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Skagit Valley Herald Thursday September 6, 2012

Tuning Up

Reviews

Roger Ebert

Classic Roads plays Cyndy’s Broiler in Stanwood on Saturday night

Music: Lecrae, Cat Power, Etta Britt Video Games: “The Walking Dead”

“Sleepwalk with Me” a surprisingly successful movie

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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK “2 Broke Girls: The Complete First Season”: Although the series fell into some comedy ruts in the final episodes of the first season, there are still enough laughs on the menu for this show about two waitress from opposite sides of the track who work and live together. Beth Behrs continues to play the comedy way over the top. And the writers have gotten a little lazy with the street-tough character played by Kat Dennings, who has gone from telling jokes about dealing with a hard life to those of a sexual nature. But these women are still the most energetic team in any TV comedy. A strong supporting cast helps.

“The Five-Year Engagement”: An engaged couple have trouble getting to the altar. Jason Segel stars. Director Nicholas Stoller, who co-wrote the script with Segel, has created a jumbled mess of a film. At times it wants to be a wild comedy. Then it quickly shifts to deep conversations about love and commitment. Stoller’s inability to blend these comedy and drama aspects leaves both parts a mess. The film is the marriage of dreary characters with a script that’s neither funny nor poignant. This is a union that feels as if it runs a halfdecade long. “The Five-Year Engagement” might have worked if it had a faster pace, more focus on the comedy, a better leading pair and a stronger plot device. As it is, divorce yourself of any ideas of seeing it.

“Person of Interest: The Complete First Season”: Two men stop crimes before they start.

“Haven: The Complete Second Season”: Emily Rose stars.

“Fringe: The Complete Fourth Season”: Parallel universes continue to collide.

“Criminal Minds: Season 7”: An elite team of FBI profilers track twisted lawbreakers.

“The Good Wife: The Third Season”: Julianna Margulies stars.

“Tom & Jerry: Tricks and Treats”: Includes 22 cartoons.

“Korn: The Path of Totality Tour: Live at the Hollywood Palladium”: Recorded Dec. 6, 2011.

“Young James Herriot”: A look at the early life and education of the British author and vet.

“Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation”: Thirteen episodes of the series about shelled heroes.

“The Solid Gold Cadillac”: A 1956 film starring Judy Holliday.

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 com-

ing movies on DVD. Release dates are subject to change:

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SEPT. 11 Girl In Progress -- Lionsgate What to Expect When You’re Expecting -- Lionsgate Snow White and the Huntsman -Universal SEPT. 18 The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel -- Fox The Cabin in the Woods -- Lionsgate Strings -- House Lights Hysteria -- Sony Katy Perry: Part of Me -- Paramount SEPT. 25 Damsels in Distress -- Sony OCT. 2 Dark Shadows -- Warner OCT. 9 The Raven -- Fox

Check out the Soapbox Sh’Bang! this weekend near Alger

OCT. 16 Moonrise Kingdom -- Universal That’s My Boy -- Sony

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OCT. 23 Savages: Unrated Edition - Universal NOV. 13 Brave - Disney

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“Safe”: Mixed martial arts cage fighter (Jason Statham) rescues a scared young girl.

“The Garfield Show: Holiday Extravaganza”: Six holiday episodes.

“For the Love of Money”: Man can’t escape his gangster life.

“Holy Flying Circus”: Behind the scenes of Monty Python and the Flying Circus.

“Mad Monster Party”: Baron Von Frankenstein (Boris Karloff) decides to retire.

“White Vengeance”: Two brothers fight for supremacy during the fall of the Qin Dynasty.

“Worlds Together”: A look at life in Africa.

“Touchback”: A high school football star gets a second chance.

“Game of Life”: Five families find a common bond.

“The Magic School Bus: The Complete Series”: Contains all 52 episodes.

“8:46”: A look at how events of 9/ 11 touched lives. n Rick Bentley, McClatchy Newspapers

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Travel............................................6-7 Get Involved.................................8-9 On Stage........................................ 10 Tuning Up..................................... 11 Music, Video Game Reviews...12-13 Hot Tickets.................................... 14 Roger Ebert.................................... 16 At the Lincoln Theatre.................. 17 Movie Mini-Reviews..................... 17 Out & About.............................18-19

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COMMUNITY

S-W treats visitors to Founders’ Day fun

Skagit Valley Herald file

Loco Players performers act out their roles in the 2009 reenactment of the famous 1914 bank robbery in Sedro-Woolley.

Skagit Valley Herald staff

Longtime town residents may sometimes tire of all the fun, but the annual Founders’ Day festivities in Sedro-Woolley are a treat for newbies and visitors.

The annual celebration on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 8-9, is organized by the Sedro-Woolley Museum, assorted businesses and numerous volunteers.

Start with a Founders’ breakfast Everyone is invited to the Founders’ Day Breakfast, from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Sedro-Woolley Senior Center, 715 Pacific St. For $6, diners can feast on scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy and beverages. For information, call 360-708-

front of the Sedro-Woolley Museum.

The re-enactors, called the Loco Players — who are otherwise respectable citizens Shoot ’em up, honors, open house — transform themselves each year into gamblers, harried frontier wives, wayward One of the highlights of the weekend miners, saloon floozies, lawmen and, of fun is the Bank Robbery Reenactment. course, the robbers, according to museum After breakfast, stroll on over to the president Carolyn Freeman.

Sedro-Woolley Museum, 725 Murdock St., After the reenactment, the museum to see a video from 10 to 11 a.m. about the board will honor the Stendal Family — 1914 robbery. descendants of Puss Stendal, who was The museum is just a few blocks from mayor of Sedro-Woolley for 13 years — the scene of the real robbery during during an open house from 1-4 p.m. in the which roughly 200 bullets were fired and museum. a 12-year-old boy was killed by a ricochet.

The five robbers fled on foot with $12,000 Sunday at Riverfront Park and were later gunned down by a posse.

A group of outlaws will re-enact the Oct. A community picnic, car show and kids 17, 1914, bank robbery at noon Saturday in activities are slated for Sunday.

0006 or visit www.skagitseniors.org and click on “Sedro-Woolley.”

For a close look at a park full of classic cars, join automotive club JJ’s Cruisers from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Riverfront Park, 2212 River Road, for the annual Open Car Show. The show is free for spectators.

Registration is $10 at the show, and dash plaques will be provided for the first 350 cars. Classic cars from King County to Canada will start to arrive by 7 a.m.

When you need a break, enjoy a lunch of hot dogs, chips, cookies and soda from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Community Picnic at the park. A donation of $3 will be accepted. The Sedro-Woolley Boys & Girls Club have arranged fun just for kids with face painting and games.

For more information, contact the Sedro-Woolley Museum, 360-855-2390, www.sedrowoolleymuseum.org.

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MUSIC

By CHRIS TALBOTT AP Music Writer

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — When Dan Auerbach moved from Ohio to Music City, he found a local rock ‘n’ roll scene populated with bands that not only like each other, but also work toward a greater good. The Black Keys guitarist sees it as an uncommon harmony.

“It’s really pretty cool and it’s very much its own thing,” he said. “There doesn’t seem to be too much ego involved, which is surprising. I remember there was that whole Detroit scene and it was just like ego city. The same thing is happening in Nashville, but you throw Southern hospitality in the mix.”

That all-for-one attitude is stripping away Nashville’s country music veneer to reveal the nation’s hottest rock ‘n’ roll scene.

Think rock is dead? Not in middle Tennessee, where multiplatinum transplants like The Keys, Jack White and Kings of Leon have teamed with a vibrant menagerie of young homegrown bands like JEFF the Brotherhood, Turbo Fruits, The Features, PUJOL and Natural Child to expand what the word Nashville means to music fans.

“We’ve done a lot of positive work to make something that’s really big and great,” Turbo Fruits lead singer Jonas Stein said. “Who knows how long it’s going to go on for? But it’s Nashville’s rock ‘n’ roll time.”

Rolling Stone has called it the nation’s best music scene.

A headline in The Guardian of London proclaimed “there are more thrilling new bands in East Nashville than anywhere else on Earth.” And most major music magazines and bloggers are mining the scene to bring news of Heavy Cream, Diarrhea Planet, The Weeks, D. Watusi and dozens more to hungry fans.

Heavy Cream

Nashville rock scene moves into the spotlight

Turbo Fruits

Daniel Pujol Photos: Donn Jones Invision via AP

The town regarded as the capital of country music has had a few stellar rock ‘n’ roll moments. Jimi Hendrix, first as a frequent visitor from nearby Fort Campbell, then as a resident, learned how to really play guitar while in Nashville during the early 1960s. Bob Dylan fell in love when he recorded one of nascent rock’s defining records, “Blonde on Blonde,” before returning to cut his country album, “Nashville Skyline.” And Elvis Presley and Paul McCartney spent

time here recording.

But the rock scene wasn’t bright enough for outsiders to see past the city’s rhinestone glitz. Matt Pelham of The Features remembers his band getting a little interest for a brief time in the mid’90s. But it didn’t last long.

“I think the fact that we came out of Nashville almost hurt us at that time more than helped us,” Pelham said.

“I think they automatically had the association with country music and I also felt there was sort of this shadow

over Nashville.”

What changed?

“To be honest, when Kings of Leon came along, I think they sort of broke through that stereotype or whatever was holding it back,” he said.

Originally from Oklahoma, KOL’s Followill family has formed the record label Serpents and Snakes to help bands like The Features and Turbo Fruits gain wider exposure. White also has adopted the locals, putting out 7-inch and live

JEFF the Brotherhood concert releases by bands like JEFF the Brotherhood and PUJOL with the hip Third Man Records’ seal of approval. And Auerbach recently produced JTB’s latest album, “Hypnotic Nights.”

“They’re amazing,” Auerbach said of JTB’s Jake and Jamin Orrall. “They’re just like absolute characters, and they’re definitely the heart of that scene with those younger bands.”

The Orralls run Infinity Cat Records with their dad,

Bob, who also was an early Taylor Swift producer and songwriting partner. Like Swift, he’s helped nurture the local scene — almost literally. The label has put out 74 releases in its 10 years and many on the roster are childhood friends of his sons.

“We’ve got Cy Barkley’s first full-length coming out and the funny thing about it is I used to drive him and Jamin around in like car seats,” Bob Orrall said.

“Jonas (of Turbo Fruits), I coached Jonas on the hockey team and Jake and Jamin and a bunch of other kids. … So like all this history goes back a long, long time because Infinity Cat really grew out of wanting to put friends’ records out.”

The Orralls formed JEFF the Brotherhood while in their mid-teens and over time, they’ve laid down a blueprint for other DIYleaning bands.

“I think running a small label like this is definitely maybe helped a lot of kids out, just realizing they can do this stuff,” Jake Orrall said. “Like a lot of kids have asked me how to start a record label and started doing their own thing.”

Do all these good vibes mean Nashville’s the next Seattle or Montreal? With buzzy bands moving to town every day — Deer Tick’s John McCauley moved here recently from Rhode Island, The Whigs migrated north from Athens, Ga. — everyone’s sure it’s just a matter of time.

“I’m sure a band is going to come along and just blow up,” Stein said. “Maybe it’s one of us. Maybe it’s a band that’s a little younger.

You just never know. In the meantime, I think everyone’s always going to support each other. I think everyone’s just really happy and stoked on each other. Maybe that’s the way Nashville is in general. People have open arms here.”

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THIS WEEKENDin the area

SOAPBOX SH’BANG!

OPEN CAR SHOW In conjunction with the Sedro-Woolley Founders’ Day celebration, JJ’s Cruisers will host an open car show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, at Riverfront Park, 2212 River Road, Sedro-Woolley. $10 registration fee. Dash plaques for the first 350 cars. Free admission for spectators.

360-855-1841.

The fifth annual event will take place Friday through Saturday, Sept. 7-9, at the Lookout Arts Quarry near Alger. Enjoy a gravity-powered vehicle derby, live music and dancing, vaudeville and circus performers, vendors, workshops, art, carnival games, kids’ activities and more.

Suggested donation: $20-$50, discounts for carpools and alternative transportation. www.shbangfest.com.

MOVIES IN THE PARKS Mount Vernon Parks & Recreation will present “Johnny English Reborn” at dusk Friday, Sept.

7, at Kiwanis Park, 500 S. 18th St. Festival seating. Limited vendors on-site. No pets.

360-336-6215 or mvparks@ mountvernonwa.gov.

ANTIQUE TECHNOLOGY The 17th annual Anacortes Antique Engine & Machinery Show will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, behind the W.T. Preston steampowered sternwheeler at Market Street and Sixth Avenue.

Enjoy rail rides, an assortment of chugging old engines, kids’ activities, vendors and more.

A fire truck parade at 11 a.m. will feature the 1899 fire engine from the movie “Hello Dolly” and the Anacortes Fire Department’s newly restored 1924 American LaFrance fire truck. Tommy Thompson’s Anacortes Railway engine will also be on display. Free.

360-293-1915.

WHATCOM COUNTY FARM TOUR The fifth annual event will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at locations around Whatcom County. The free, self-guided tour will include tastings, demonstrations, kids’ activities and more. Pick up a map at area Co-op stores, farmers markets and visitors centers, or www.eatlocalfirst.org.

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TRAVEL

Recrafting the cabin: Airlines add, adjust amenities inside jets

By GREGORY KARP Chicago Tribune

After decades of relatively little change, aircraft cabins in the U.S. are undergoing a renaissance that promises to make the flying experience more comfortable and enjoyable for passengers, especially for those at the front of the plane. Major airlines are taking delivery of new planes with well-thought-out cabin amenities. At the same time, they’re spending hundreds of millions of dollars to upgrade the interiors of existing planes.

“We’ve seen in the last year or so some tremendous improvements in the passenger experience,” said Mary Kirby, editor-in-chief of Air-

First Friday Gallery Walks

September 7 6 - 9 pm Fidalgo Fiber Art Anne Martin McCool Gallery Samish Gallery of Native Arts Scott Milo Gallery The Majestic Inn and Spa Anchor Art Space www.anacortesart.com

line Passenger Experience magazine. “Airlines were rather stagnant for many years in terms of what they offered.”

Some seats on long flights will recline into flat beds.

Some overhead bins will be better-designed and larger.

Seats will have on-demand movies and TV, in addition to power outlets. Cabins will be equipped with wireless Internet access and mood lighting.

And, yes, some seats on these new and updated planes will have more leg room.

But airline executives facing stiff competition and high fuel costs are not making pricey changes out of benevolence. The best goodies are reserved for passengers toward the front of the plane, sanctuary for travelers willing to pay more or those with elite frequent-flier status.

“This really boils down to a desire to win high-value customers,” said Rob Friedman, American Airlines vice president of marketing, referring to his airline’s attempt to woo mostly frequent-flying business travelers.

Upgrades in some cases mean economy-class, believe it or not, will become more cramped. Fortunately, some in-cabin perks will trickle back to coach to distract attention from snug confines.

sphere Research Group.

An aircraft fuselage has only so many square feet, so seat configuration is a zerosum puzzle. If an airline gives more space in one section, it must recover it from somewhere else or forego revenue by removing seats.

“Airlines personify the saying ‘robbing Peter to pay Paul,’” Harteveldt said. “If Paul wants more legroom, Peter is going to have less.”

Many airlines now allow you to pay for more legroom.

United Airlines was the pioneer and calls it Economy Plus. American calls it Main Cabin Extra, Delta Air Lines calls it Economy Comfort, and JetBlue Airways calls it Even More Space. Some airlines throw in a few extras too. For example, American allows priority boarding with upgrades to Main Cabin Extra, which it sells for $8 to $108 per flight.

In reality, this new class of seat is what business class used to be.

“Legroom is clearly what people value,” said Joe Brancatelli, a business-travel writer and editor of JoeSentMe. com. “They want it for free, of course, but they will pay for it.”

Business class is the next step up in overall amenities, and increasingly, the only other choice. Many airlines are eliminating traditional first class. “Business class has become so elaborate, you don’t need first class anymore,” Brancatelli said.

Changing planes To squeeze more passengers onto planes and make the experience more enjoyable, airlines are rolling out redesigned cabins.

Some changes are for all passengers, while others are reserved for those with deeper pockets. Here is a sample: More attention to cabin design, including contours and LED lighting

Wi-Fi on more flights including on-demand access to movies and TV

More overhead storage Less recline

Standard power outlets Graphic: Chicago Tribune

Larger chairs that recline into beds for elite travelers

Skinnier seats Less room between seats © 2012 MCT

will add another row. That means legroom, which is called seat pitch in the business, will go from 32 inches to 31. And seats will recline 2 inches instead of 3.

In September, United confirmed that it, too, will switch to slimmer seats on its narrow-body Airbus planes.

The changeover, which will allow it to add a row of seats, begins next year.

Thinner seats have received mixed reviews among passengers at EuroPhil Velasquez / Chicago Tribune pean airlines, which were first to adopt them, Kirby The updated first class section of a United Boeing said. But Kirby recently flew 777 offers more leg room, seats that go completely such a seat on Lufthansa and flat for sleeping and nicer remote controls. described it as “rather comfortable.” as free food and free checked seats that recline parallel “I was pretty impressed in bags, some U.S. airlines are with the cabin floor. terms of what they were able squeezing even more from “Now, the cost of doing to do in terms of carving out coach, further reducing legbusiness for long-haul busispace for knees and shins,” room as they install more ness class is fully flat seats, she said. “I think most people and we’re seeing that across chairs or yield the space to won’t notice.” higher-paying customers. the board,” Kirby said.

JetBlue Airways and West“Everybody’s upgrading Kent Craver, ChicagoJet in September said they their business-class cabins, based Boeing’s regional will add more legroom for but it’s coming at the expense those willing to pay extra at director for passenger satof coach,” Brancatelli said. isfaction and revenue, is in the expense of back-of-theFor example, American’s charge of plane interiors for bus passengers who will be Personal space is the refresh of its two-aisle Boethe plane-maker. slightly more cramped as a most coveted of passenger ing 777s will squeeze in “Airlines are improving result. amenities — and the most another seat across coach, (their) product in the areas Perhaps losing a few cubic expensive. where passengers are willing going from its current nine inches here or there wouldn’t “What people care first seats wide to 10. United’s to pay for it. Real estate on matter as much if you were The ultimate in legroom is an airplane is some of the and foremost about is getnew Boeing 787 Dreamliner likely to have an empty lying down. For international most expensive real estate ting the best possible price, will have nine seats across, seat next to you, so you can and then they want to make and some coast-to-coast compared with two Japanese spread out. But that is decidin the world,” Craver said. sure that when they stand up domestic flights, airlines are “You have a lot of people in airlines that already use the edly unlikely. U.S. airlines, as from their airplane ride they adding seats that recline into economy, but it hasn’t really plane configured with eight a business strategy, are flying can still feel their knees,” said beds. Early versions had the changed significantly.” seats across. much fuller planes nowadays, head somewhat elevated, but Henry Harteveldt, a travel Southwest’s new planes After eliminating many which means fewer empty industry analyst with Atmo- the new standard is full-flat economy-class services, such will have thinner seats but seats for elbow room.

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TRAVEL As people carry more mobile devices and expect to be constantly connected — even flying isn’t the refuge from the office it once was — airlines are adding wireless Internet and standard power outlets in the seat to keep those devices functioning at 30,000 feet. For those off the clock, airlines are offering on-demand movies and television, usually for an extra charge.

The good news is that many of the technology upgrades are available in coach, too.

“All this in-flight entertainment and connectivity give the airlines the ability to distract passengers’ brains from the pain of being in these ultrasnug seat pitches in economy class,” Kirby said.

Wi-Fi, in particular, is becoming a standard offering on mainline aircraft; regional jets generally don’t offer Internet access, with Delta a notable exception.

“It will be increasingly available and, importantly, it is increasingly expected by the traveler, especially business travelers,” Harteveldt

showing up in the U.S. in late 2010 on Continental Airlines, Craver said.

“It was really a step change in our interior philosophy,” Craver said, adding that passengers have an emotional reaction to the airplane simply based on the way it looks.

A tremendous amount of research went into the Phil Velasquez / Chicago Tribune design, which when tested seemed to affect how pleaThe television monitor surably humans perceived is shown in an updated the cabin. Boeing used a psyUnited Boeing 777. chologist, a cultural anthropologist and focus groups all over the world to go beyond said. But Wi-Fi today can what passengers say they vary in speed quality and want to what passengers sometimes be unbearably slow if too many people use don’t even know they need.

The Boeing Sky Interior it at once, he said. includes sophisticated LED In-cabin ambience will be color-changing lighting, along with new side panels improving on many flights. and overhead bins, all of For example, new workhorse Boeing 737 planes are whose lines and contours are designed to work together. likely to have the Boeing The interior is meant to Sky Interior, which evokes a make passengers feel calmer, greater sense of space. The connected and more welinterior, developed as an comed — a diffuser for the outcrop of the 787 Dreamliner cabin design, has been stress created by traffic en route to the airport, securityordered as an option on line hassles and boarding more than 90 percent of new planes and first started bungles.

Local travel SHORT TRIPS: Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation offers several travel opportunities. For information or to register, call 360-336-6215. Next up: Dale Chihuly’s Garden, Glass and More: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, departing from Hillcrest Park, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. Visit the new Chihuly Garden and Glass exhibit at Seattle Center and the historic Volunteer Park Conservatory on Capitol Hill. $75-$77. Register by Sept. 10.

DAY TRIPS: Camano Center is offering several trips for seniors and others, departing from and returning to Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. 360-387-0222 or www.camano center.org.

Japanese Botanical Garden at the University of Washington: Tuesday, Sept. 11.

Check out the City People’s Garden Store, near the Arboretum, continue on to the Japanese Garden at the UW Arboretum, then dine out nearby. Price includes tour. $21-$26.

“New Day Northwest” and studio tour: Monday, Sept. 17. Be part of the studio audience for the TV show. $16-$21. Pay by Sept. 6.

Seattle Luau Cruise: Thursday, Oct. 18.

Wear your best Hawaiian attire and enjoy a luau feast. $52-$57. Pay by Sept. 25.

ESCORTED TOURS: The Whatcom County Tour Program is offering a variety of day trips and longer tours, with most trips departing from and returning to the Bellingham Senior Activity Center, 315 Halleck St., Bellingham. For information or to register: 360-733-4030, press #, ext. 47015, or wccoa.org/index.php/Tours.

Mt. St. Helens and Mount Rainier: Sept.

11-13. $550-$680. Passport or enhanced driver’s license required. Trip includes bus transportation, lodging, luggage handling, parks admissions and six meals.

Boeing Airplane Factory & Future of Flight Museum Tour: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 19. $81, includes roundtrip transportation, Future of Flight Center and airplane factory tours, lunch and escort.

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GET INVOLVED ART

guided walk-throughs of MoNA exhibitions. LimART SALE: Noon to 4 ited to 15 participants p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, per session. To register: Nookachamp Hills, 17193 360-466-4446, ext. 108, or Chinook Court, Mount FAD@museumofnwart.

Vernon. Altered Lives Art org. Information: www.

Studio is cleaning house. museumofnwart.org. WorkMixed-media works by stu- shops are free with musedio artist Susan Stopinski um admission. Admission: in sizes 12-by-16 to 16-by$8 adults, $5 seniors, $3 20 and canvas collages in students, free for members 8-by-10. All artwork $15 to and ages 11 and younger. $275, checks or cash only.

Next up: Proceeds benefit the local Painting With Light: Children of the Valley pro- with Amy Griffin, 11 a.m. gram as well as the Damian to 1 p.m. or 2 to 4 p.m.

Carmona Primaria Escuela Saturday, Sept. 15. Explore in Mexico. different painting techniques, including watercolART CLASSES or, acrylic paint and mixed media.

FAMILY ART DAYS Exploring the Circle: AT MoNA: Skagit Artists Together and the Museum with Barbara Silverman Summers, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. of Northwest Art offer or 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Family Art Days each Oct. 20. Discover the possimonth at MoNA, 121 S. bilities of the circular form First St., La Conner. Sesusing watercolor, collage sions are open to all ages and skill levels and include and pastel.

CLAY CLASSES: Ceramic artist Sue Roberts offers a variety of classes and workshops at Tower Arts Studio, 5424 S. Shore Drive, Guemes Island. For information, call 360-770-6140 or visit www.towerarts studio.com.

Next up: Mosaic Garden Forms: The class will meet for six weeks from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays, beginning Sept. 10. Learn how to hand-build a simple vase or sphere out of clay, then turn it into a colorful mosaic piece using fragments of ceramic tiles, mirror, potter, found objects and trinkets. $190 includes most materials.

Introduction to Mosaics: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, Sept.

15-16. Students will make a colorful mosaic item using fragments of ceramic tile, mirror, trinkets and found

nings at The Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main St., Conway. $12 drop-in fee, $60 for six classes. n Basics for beginners at 6 p.m. No experience or partner needed. Open AUDITIONS dance practice follows CALL FOR YOUNG from 7 to 7:15 p.m.

MUSICIANS: The Mount n Intermediate instrucVernon-based Fidalgo tion at 7:15 p.m. Previous Youth Symphony offers Tango experience required. opportunities for musicians Attend the basics class at ages 5 to 21 to study and no extra charge. perform orchestral music. n Open tango dancing For information, including from 8:15 to 10 p.m. every tuition costs and rehearsal fourth Thursday. Practice schedules, contact Mrs. your new tango techniques.

Hobson at 360-293-8180 or No cover. 360-708-8076 or visit www.fysmusic.org. email secure@cnw.com. objects. All materials are provided, but students are encouraged to bring their own special mementos to use in the mosaic. $120.

DANCE BEGINNER SQUARE DANCE LESSONS: The Mount Baker Singles Square Dance Club will offer lessons at 7 p.m. Tuesdays, starting Sept. 11, at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland St. Families, couples or singles welcome. First two weeks are free, then $4 per lesson.

360-424-4608 or 360-4249675.

EAST COAST SWING: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 10-Oct. 1, Anacortes Center For Happiness, 619 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Kim Hargrove will lead the four-week course in this versatile dance, also known as the Jitterbug. $38, $70 couple. 360-4642229 or www.anacortes centerforhappiness.org.

SEE ’EM PUFF! HEAR ’EM CHUG!

FREE Saturday, September 8 ~ 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

6th & T Ave. ~ Adjacent to Depot and W.T. Preston

RAIL RIDES Saturda y

Working exhibits and hands-on activities for machinery buffs of all ages

CUBAN SALSA DANCE WORKSHOP: 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 14, Anacortes Center For Happiness, 619 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Join instructor Antonio Diaz for an evening of Salsa Cubana and Rueda de Casino. $10. 360464-2229 or www.anacortes centerfor happiness.org.

ARGENTINE TANGO LESSONS: Thursday eve-

MUSIC GYPSY JAZZ: Djangofest Northwest will feature a full lineup of music workshops and performances Wednesday through Sunday, Sept. 19-23, at the Whidbey Island Center For The Arts and Langley Middle School, Langley.

For information, tickets and a complete schedule of events, call 800-638-7631 or visit www.wicaonline.com/ DFNW2012.html.

ON STAGE OPEN MIC: 7 p.m.

Thursdays, The Soup Bowl at Common Ground, 351 Pease Road, Burlington.

Sign-ups begin at 6 p.m. All ages are welcome to perform or come to watch and listen. Free. For information, contact Tobie Ann at 425-870-6784.

RECREATION ZUCCHINI CONTEST: The annual Zucchini Contest for children ages 12 and younger is under way at the Rexville Grocery, 19271 Best Road, Mount Vernon. Kids can bring in their best home-grown zucchini for a weigh-in through Sept. 8. Prizes will be awarded for the largest zucchini at 6 p.m. Saturday,

Sept. 8. 360-466-5522 or www.rexvillegrocery.com.

HUNTER EDUCATION CLASSES: The Central Whidbey Sportsman’s Association will offer a shooter training/safety education course from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 5-8, and again Sept. 12-15, at the CWSA clubhouse near Coupeville. Attendance all four days is mandatory to receive credit. There is no charge for the classes, but donations are accepted to cover the cost of materials.

For information or to register, call Sam Weatherford at 360-914-0354 or John Boling at 360-969-2440.

YOGA CLASS BENEFITS OLD DOGS: Movement Arts of Stanwood will host a yoga class to benefit Old Dogs Haven at 10:30 a.m.

Sunday, Sept. 9, in a picturesque field on the north end of Camano Island overlooking Utsalady Bay. A potluck meal will follow.

Donations will be accepted in the name of a current or past “old dog.” Bring a blanket to sit on. For information and directions, call 360-629-9100.

FREE PARK ADMISSION: In recognition of National Public Lands Day, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will offer free admission to all state parks on Saturday, Sept. 29. The Discover Pass will not be required to enter state parks on this day. The pass is still required to access lands managed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Department of Natural Resources. www.parks. wa.gov.

BIKE MS RIDE: The annual bicycling fundraiser

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GET INVOLVED for multiple sclerosis will take place Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 8-9, beginning and ending in Mount Vernon. Join some 2,000 cyclists to help raise money for research while riding scenic courses ranging from 22 to 97 miles through Skagit, Whatcom and Island counties. Enjoy full meals, stocked rest sites and after-ride activities, including music and a beer garden. For information or to register, call 800-3444867 (press 2) or visit www. bikemsnorthwest.org.

ANNE JACKSON MEMORIAL RUN/WALK: The fourth annual 5K/10K run and 2-mile walk will take place Saturday, Sept. 15, at the Humane Society of Skagit Valley, 18841 Kelleher Road, Burlington.

Day-of-race registration: 7 to 9 a.m. Walk starts at 9:15 a.m., followed by the run at 9:30 a.m. Awards for the top three race winners, plus additional random prizes.

Registration: $12, $22 with T-shirt, in advance; $5 additional, day of event. Free for ages 14 and younger or 70 and older. Shirt only: $10. Walk participants: collect $50 or more in pledges to get free T-shirt and registration; dogs welcome. Proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Skagit County.

360-757-0445 or www.skagit humane.com.

CROQUET TOURNAMENT: Put on your best sporting costume and join the fun at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, at the Rexville Grocery, 19271 Best Road, Mount Vernon. Enjoy live music, food and drink.

Prizes for the best costume.

360-466-5522 or www.rex villegrocery.com.

THEATER THEATER CLASSES: Anacortes Community Theatre’s Class Act School for the Performing Arts is enrolling kids from preschool through 12th grade for fall classes on acting and theater arts. Classes are held at ACT, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. 360-2936829 or www.acttheatre. com/classact.

The Magic Box: preschool-age children, 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Sept.

25-Oct. 30. Students will take part in a variety of creative dramatic games designed to use their imagination, improve self-confidence and provide social interaction in an organized class setting. $50.

Pirate Adventures: kindergarten through second grade, 4 to 5:15 Fridays, Sept. 28-Nov. 2. Students will create their own unique pirate character and play fun theater games that will develop their acting skills and ability to work with others. Class will cul-

minate in a play, performed in ACT’s theater on the last day of class. $50.

WORKSHOPS QUILTING FOR BEGINNERS: Learn how to handquilt from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays at the Concrete Center, 45821 Railroad Ave., Concrete. Bring a flat edge thimble, roundneedle puller, small scissors and No. 9 go-betweens quilting needles. Tips and technique how-tos on the last Monday each month.

360-853-8400.

POETRY WORKSHOP: Marvin Bell will teach a poetry writing workshop from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 8, at Egress Studio, 5581 Noon Road, Bellingham. Participants should bring copies of two of their own poems for discussion. There will be one or more writing assignments during the workshop.

Limited to 12 participants. $55. For information or to register, call 360-398-7870.

E-PUBLISHING WORKSHOP: Skagit Valley Writers League will host “e-Publishing with Karla Locke” from 1 to 3 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 13, at Washington Federal Bank, 300 E. Fairhaven, Burlington.

Free. 360-391-2042 or www. skagitwriters.org.

Stay & Savour the last rays of Summer in September. Stroll the streets of Sidney, shop & save at the variety of boutiques and check out our seaside town’s collection of unique bookshops. Then unwind with an oceanfront dinner in Haro’s Restaurant + Bar.

BOOK NOW FROM:

$

169

* based on Single/Double Valid September 1 - 30, 2012.

Subject to availability

*

Package includes: a discount card from participating Sidney shops, free parking and a $25 Haro’s dining credit.

For information call toll free 1 866 659 9445 9805 Seaport Place, Sidney BC www.sidneypier.com

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area September 6-16

TUNING UP Playing at area venues September 6-13

Thursday.6

Friday.14

Saturday.15

Sunday.16

SATURDAY.8

THEATER

COMEDY

COMEDY

MUSIC

THEATER

THEATER

CLASSIC ROADS 9 p.m. to midnight, Cyndy’s Broiler, 27021 102nd Ave NW, Stanwood. No cover.

360-629-4800 or www.cyndysbroiler.com.

Comedy Night with Michelle Westford and Susan Jones: 8 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. $10. 360755-3956 or www.anacortesH2O.com.

Friday-Thursday.7-13 Nothing submitted

Jeff Foxworthy: 7:30 p.m., Puyallup Fair. $25-$65, includes fair admission.

888-559-3247 or www.thefair.com/concerts.

“Legally Blonde: The Musical”: Seattle Musical Theatre, 7:30 p.m., Magnuson Park, 7120 62nd Ave. NE, Seattle. $35-$40. 206-363-2809 or www.seattlemusicaltheatre.org.

Duane Goad, Jen Seaman: 8 p.m., Max Dale’s Martini Lounge, 2030 Riverside Drive, Mount Vernon. $10.

360-424-7171 or www.maxdales.com.

“Legally Blonde: The Musical”: Seattle Musical Theatre, 7:30 p.m., Magnuson Park, 7120 62nd Ave. NE, Seattle. $35-$40. 206-363-2809 or www.seattlemusicaltheatre.org.

“QUE SERA! Celebrating Doris Day”: Kristi King and the Hans Brehmer Quartet, 5:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $24-$28. 360-336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org.

THEATER

TUESDAY.11 BRIAN BLADE AND THE MAMA ROSA BAND 7 p.m., Blue Horse Gallery, 301 W. Holly St., Bellingham.

360-671-2305 or www.blue horsegallery.com.

“Legally Blonde: The Musical”: Seattle Musical Theatre, 2 p.m., Magnuson Park, 7120 62nd Ave. NE, Seattle. $35-$40. 206-363-2809 or www.seattlemusicaltheatre.org.

SUNDAY.16 “QUE SERA! CELEBRATING DORIS DAY” Kristi King and the Hans Brehmer Quartet, 5:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $24-$28. 360-336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org.

THURSDAY.6 Daddy Treetops (blues): 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway.

360-445-3000.

FRIDAY.7 Nathaniel Talbot: 6 to 9 p.m., Seeds Bistro and Bar, 623 Morris St., La Conner. No cover. 360-4663280.

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

360-422-6411.

Billy T Band: 9 p.m. to midnight, Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. No cover. 360-5881720.

Chain and the Gang, Bright Weapons, Slacks: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $8.

360-778-1067.

Joyride (formerly known as Bombshell): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Varsity Inn, 112 N. Cherry St., Burlington. No cover. 360-7550165.

Steve Meyer (jazz, blues): 7:30 p.m., Washington Sips, 608 First St., La Conner. No cover. 360-3991037.

The Muddy Sons (blues): 8 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway.

360-445-3000.

Dogtones: 9 p.m. to midnight, Cyndy’s Broiler, 27021 102nd Ave NW, Stanwood. No cover.

360-629-4800 or www.cyndys broiler.com.

Dana Lyons: 7:30 p.m., Varvid Webcasting, 1319 Commercial, Suite 201, Bellingham.

Free. www.cows withguns.com.

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

360-422-6411.

Kimball & The Fugitives, with Stickshift Annie: 7 p.m., Skagit River Brewery, 404 S. Third St., Mount Vernon.

360-336-2884.

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

No cover. 360-7666266.

Federation X, Helms Alee, Dog Shredder: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $12$15. 360-778-1067.

Gertrude’s Hearse: 6 to 9 p.m., Carpenter Creek Winery, 20376 E. Hickox Road, Mount Vernon. $10 cover. 360848-6673 or www. carpentercreek.com.

TUESDAY.11 Bow Diddlers: 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison.

No cover.

360-766-6266.

Ford Giesbrecht, Phil Nakano (Brazilian jazz, light rock): 7:30 p.m., Washington Sips, 608 First St., La Conner. No cover.

360-399-1037.

Stacy Jones Band: The Kareem Kandi The Replayzmentz: 5 to 8 p.m., The Band (jazz): 8 p.m., 9 p.m., Packers Heart of Anacortes, Blue Horse Gallery, 1014 Fourth St., Lounge at Semiah301 W. Holly St., moo Resort, 9565 Anacortes. $7.

Semiahmoo Parkway, Bellingham. 360-671- 360-293-3515.

Blaine. www.semiah 2305 or www.blue horsegallery.com. moo.com.

SUNDAY.9 Puirt na Gael (traditional Celtic instrumentals): 3 to 6 p.m., Skagit River Brewery, 404 S. Third St., Mount Vernon.

360-336-2884.

Jon Mutchler (piano): 6 to 9 p.m., Stars Restaurant at Semiahmoo Resort, 9565 Semiahmoo Parkway, Blaine. www.semiahmoo. com.

Saltwater Octet, with Cheryl Jewell (jazz): 2 to 3 p.m., Heart of Anacortes, 1014 Fourth St., Anacortes. In case of rain, show will move to Anacortes Library, 1220 10th St. Free.

360-293-1910, ext.

21, or jazzatthe library.com.

Ben Starner (piano): 6:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway.

360-445-3000.

Brian Blade and The Mama Rosa Band: 7 p.m., Blue Horse Gallery, 301 W. Holly St., Bellingham.

360-671-2305 or www.bluehorse gallery.com.

Stacy Jones: 9 p.m. to midnight, Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. No cover.

360-588-1720.

Jim Basnight: 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-755-3956 or www.anacortes H2O.com.

WEDNESDAY.12 Stilly River Boys: 6 to 9 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. No cover. 360-5881720.

Classic Roads (classic rock, country): 9 p.m. to midnight, Cyndy’s Broiler, 27021 102nd Ave NW, Stanwood.

No cover. 360-6294800 or www.cyndys broiler.com.

Dana Lyons: Kickoff concert for Great Coal Train Tour, 2 p.m., San Juan County Fairgrounds, Friday Harbor. Free.

360-378-2319 or www.sanjuans.org.

New Forge (bluegrass, funk, reggae, rock, blues): 8 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000.

THURSDAY.13 Ford and Phil: 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway.

360-445-3000.

Trish Hatley: 6 to 9 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

No cover. 360588-1720.

Wayne Hayton: 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway.

360-445-3000.

El Colonel: 6 to 9 p.m., Seeds Bistro and Bar, 623 Morris St., La Conner.

No cover.

360-466-3280.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area September 6-16

TUNING UP Playing at area venues September 6-13

Thursday.6

Friday.14

Saturday.15

Sunday.16

SATURDAY.8

THEATER

COMEDY

COMEDY

MUSIC

THEATER

THEATER

CLASSIC ROADS 9 p.m. to midnight, Cyndy’s Broiler, 27021 102nd Ave NW, Stanwood. No cover.

360-629-4800 or www.cyndysbroiler.com.

Comedy Night with Michelle Westford and Susan Jones: 8 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. $10. 360755-3956 or www.anacortesH2O.com.

Friday-Thursday.7-13 Nothing submitted

Jeff Foxworthy: 7:30 p.m., Puyallup Fair. $25-$65, includes fair admission.

888-559-3247 or www.thefair.com/concerts.

“Legally Blonde: The Musical”: Seattle Musical Theatre, 7:30 p.m., Magnuson Park, 7120 62nd Ave. NE, Seattle. $35-$40. 206-363-2809 or www.seattlemusicaltheatre.org.

Duane Goad, Jen Seaman: 8 p.m., Max Dale’s Martini Lounge, 2030 Riverside Drive, Mount Vernon. $10.

360-424-7171 or www.maxdales.com.

“Legally Blonde: The Musical”: Seattle Musical Theatre, 7:30 p.m., Magnuson Park, 7120 62nd Ave. NE, Seattle. $35-$40. 206-363-2809 or www.seattlemusicaltheatre.org.

“QUE SERA! Celebrating Doris Day”: Kristi King and the Hans Brehmer Quartet, 5:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $24-$28. 360-336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org.

THEATER

TUESDAY.11 BRIAN BLADE AND THE MAMA ROSA BAND 7 p.m., Blue Horse Gallery, 301 W. Holly St., Bellingham.

360-671-2305 or www.blue horsegallery.com.

“Legally Blonde: The Musical”: Seattle Musical Theatre, 2 p.m., Magnuson Park, 7120 62nd Ave. NE, Seattle. $35-$40. 206-363-2809 or www.seattlemusicaltheatre.org.

SUNDAY.16 “QUE SERA! CELEBRATING DORIS DAY” Kristi King and the Hans Brehmer Quartet, 5:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $24-$28. 360-336-8955 or www.lincolntheatre.org.

THURSDAY.6 Daddy Treetops (blues): 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway.

360-445-3000.

FRIDAY.7 Nathaniel Talbot: 6 to 9 p.m., Seeds Bistro and Bar, 623 Morris St., La Conner. No cover. 360-4663280.

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

360-422-6411.

Billy T Band: 9 p.m. to midnight, Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. No cover. 360-5881720.

Chain and the Gang, Bright Weapons, Slacks: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $8.

360-778-1067.

Joyride (formerly known as Bombshell): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Varsity Inn, 112 N. Cherry St., Burlington. No cover. 360-7550165.

Steve Meyer (jazz, blues): 7:30 p.m., Washington Sips, 608 First St., La Conner. No cover. 360-3991037.

The Muddy Sons (blues): 8 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway.

360-445-3000.

Dogtones: 9 p.m. to midnight, Cyndy’s Broiler, 27021 102nd Ave NW, Stanwood. No cover.

360-629-4800 or www.cyndys broiler.com.

Dana Lyons: 7:30 p.m., Varvid Webcasting, 1319 Commercial, Suite 201, Bellingham.

Free. www.cows withguns.com.

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

360-422-6411.

Kimball & The Fugitives, with Stickshift Annie: 7 p.m., Skagit River Brewery, 404 S. Third St., Mount Vernon.

360-336-2884.

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

No cover. 360-7666266.

Federation X, Helms Alee, Dog Shredder: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $12$15. 360-778-1067.

Gertrude’s Hearse: 6 to 9 p.m., Carpenter Creek Winery, 20376 E. Hickox Road, Mount Vernon. $10 cover. 360848-6673 or www. carpentercreek.com.

TUESDAY.11 Bow Diddlers: 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison.

No cover.

360-766-6266.

Ford Giesbrecht, Phil Nakano (Brazilian jazz, light rock): 7:30 p.m., Washington Sips, 608 First St., La Conner. No cover.

360-399-1037.

Stacy Jones Band: The Kareem Kandi The Replayzmentz: 5 to 8 p.m., The Band (jazz): 8 p.m., 9 p.m., Packers Heart of Anacortes, Blue Horse Gallery, 1014 Fourth St., Lounge at Semiah301 W. Holly St., moo Resort, 9565 Anacortes. $7.

Semiahmoo Parkway, Bellingham. 360-671- 360-293-3515.

Blaine. www.semiah 2305 or www.blue horsegallery.com. moo.com.

SUNDAY.9 Puirt na Gael (traditional Celtic instrumentals): 3 to 6 p.m., Skagit River Brewery, 404 S. Third St., Mount Vernon.

360-336-2884.

Jon Mutchler (piano): 6 to 9 p.m., Stars Restaurant at Semiahmoo Resort, 9565 Semiahmoo Parkway, Blaine. www.semiahmoo. com.

Saltwater Octet, with Cheryl Jewell (jazz): 2 to 3 p.m., Heart of Anacortes, 1014 Fourth St., Anacortes. In case of rain, show will move to Anacortes Library, 1220 10th St. Free.

360-293-1910, ext.

21, or jazzatthe library.com.

Ben Starner (piano): 6:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway.

360-445-3000.

Brian Blade and The Mama Rosa Band: 7 p.m., Blue Horse Gallery, 301 W. Holly St., Bellingham.

360-671-2305 or www.bluehorse gallery.com.

Stacy Jones: 9 p.m. to midnight, Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. No cover.

360-588-1720.

Jim Basnight: 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-755-3956 or www.anacortes H2O.com.

WEDNESDAY.12 Stilly River Boys: 6 to 9 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. No cover. 360-5881720.

Classic Roads (classic rock, country): 9 p.m. to midnight, Cyndy’s Broiler, 27021 102nd Ave NW, Stanwood.

No cover. 360-6294800 or www.cyndys broiler.com.

Dana Lyons: Kickoff concert for Great Coal Train Tour, 2 p.m., San Juan County Fairgrounds, Friday Harbor. Free.

360-378-2319 or www.sanjuans.org.

New Forge (bluegrass, funk, reggae, rock, blues): 8 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000.

THURSDAY.13 Ford and Phil: 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway.

360-445-3000.

Trish Hatley: 6 to 9 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

No cover. 360588-1720.

Wayne Hayton: 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway.

360-445-3000.

El Colonel: 6 to 9 p.m., Seeds Bistro and Bar, 623 Morris St., La Conner.

No cover.

360-466-3280.

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REVIEWS MUSIC CDS Compiled from news services

Two Door Cinema Club

clean with that nostalgia. Mould’s ninth studio album isn’t merely for die-hards and apologists. This is all brawny guitars, power“Beacon” pop melodies and unflagging drums. The arena-rocker “Steam of Hercules” is about Two Door as ambitious and wandering as there’s time Cinema Club for in 38 minutes that otherwise fly by blasted onto the before you know it. airwaves in 2010 Mould is touring this year playing Sugar’s with its debut heralded “Copper Blue” in its entirety on “Tourist History.” The group’s wistful and the album’s 20th anniversary. Maybe the perfectly constructed ditties about youth best compliment of “Silver Age” is that the and love lodged them firmly in the indie set new songs wouldn’t feel out of place in that and spread optimism through the hearts of set. losers and geeks with a positive love song, CHECK THIS TRACK OUT: Is it really old “Something Good Can Work.”

Mould if there’s no moshing? The punky With its second album “Beacon,” the and profane “Silver Age” should do the Northern Ireland trio keeps that flame alive. trick.

The band continues its shoe-gazing style but n Paul J. Weber, Associated Press with added twists. There’s an electro spin on some of the tracks, showing the boys are capable of concocting more than guitar riffs, Lecrae and they’ve gained more swagger since the “Gravity” release of their debut.

Precision is key with Two Door Cinema Christian Club songs and they never miss a beat rapper Lecrae throughout “Beacon.” doesn’t fit the First single “Sleep Alone” pulsates with a typical mold of steady drumbeat and is melancholic and full a gospel artist. of yearning as Alex Trimble sings, “Hold me His arms are close/I’ve never been this far from home.” covered with tatAnd “Handshake” is interestingly punctutoos, he normally sports his hats tilted to the ated with an electronic pulse throughout. side and often wears slightly sagging pants.

The record doesn’t have as many standDon’t let that be a distraction. The Housout songs as “Tourist History,” but still sees ton native is a true talent with a unique the band heading in an interesting indie ability to deliver thought-provoking mesdisco direction and shows they did not slip sages on life without sounding like a Bibleinto the second-album doldrums. thumping preacher. His rap approach has earned him praise by many in hip-hop, from n Sian Watson, Associated Press veteran rapper Bun B to Lupe Fiasco.

On his sixth album “Gravity,” Lecrae Bob Mould delivers a strong piece of work. He’s not “Silver Age” afraid to rap about his past mistakes, supplying inspirational rhymes filled with Rooting for Christian values backed by well-produced Bob Mould to secular hip-hop beats. sound like the One of the best songs on the 15-track old days can be a album is the DJ Khalil-produced “Mayday,” guilty feeling. featuring rapper Big K.R.I.T. and 2011 It’s an uncool American Idol contestant Ashthon Jones. itch you might Big K.R.I.T. is impressive on the soulful not dare admit wanting to scratch. Because song, and Lecrae insightfully raps with if anyone deserved slack while tinkering substance: “Now I found true religion and with techno and balladry for the last decade it’s not inside no denim/and the overpriced — and doing a half-decent job at it, really shades will never give you vision.”

— it’s the indie rock pioneer behind Husker Lecrae attempts to educate about the pitDu in the 1980s and Sugar in the ’90s. falls of street life on the high-energy “VioBut “Silver Age” is permission to come lence.” On “Confe$$ions,” he raps that hav-

ing an abundant amount of money doesn’t always equal happiness.

Other standout tracks are “Free From It All,” featuring Mathai, “Walk With Me,” with Novel, and “Tell the World,” including Mali Music. n Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press

Cat Power “Sun”

“Sun” is the first album in six years for Cat Power, aka Chan (pronounced “Shawn”) Marshall, and it represents a significant makeover for the 40-year-old indie heroine. Along with a new short haircut, the pianist and songwriter has a new way of making music on her self-produced eighth album, relying on electronic keyboards and beats and eschewing the dusky piano musings of her ’90s work and the Memphis soul moves of 2006’s “The Greatest.”

“Sun” also has the clear-eyed severity of a breakup album, and at its best, as on “Cherokee,” “Real Life,” and the terrific single “Ruin,” it winningly mixes languorous beauty with carpe diem. Sun hits a rough patch in the middle, but recovers toward the end with the unexpectedly effective 11-minute “Nothing But Time,” a rewrite of David Bowie’s “Heroes,” featuring moral and vocal support from Marshall’s fellow Miamian, Iggy Pop. n Dan DeLuca, The Philadelphia Inquirer

Etta Britt “Out of the Shadows”

“Out of the Shadows” is a title that aptly describes what is going on here: The debut solo album of a singer who has made a career, going back to the late ’70s, of being a backup vocalist. It may be a long time coming, but Etta Britt has certainly made the most of her chance.

The Nashville-based Britt shows the

kind of versatility that has made her a singer’s singer, while still lending the album a cohesive feel. She goes toe-totoe with Delbert McClinton as they tear through the roadhouse rave-up “Leap of Faith,” but she is equally at home uptown on the smoother and more sensual R&B of “High.”

Country-soul comes to the fore on a standout version of “The Chokin’ Kind,” but the set’s rootsy thrust also gives way in a couple of places to elegant piano-andstrings ballads. Amid writing contributions

by Gary Nicholson, Paul Thorn, Michael McDonald and Harlan Howard, Britt contributes some originals — most notably the poignant and deeply personal “Quiet House” and “She’s Eighteen” — that reveal she is more than just a powerhouse interpreter. n Nick Cristiano, The Philadelphia Inquirer

Animal Collective

“Centipede Hz” With 2007’s “Strawberry Jam” and 2009’s “Merriweather Post Pavilion,” Animal Collective harnessed their wildness by employing wonderful Beach Boys-inspired harmonies and joyful, singsong melodies, many of which bore Panda Bear’s stamp.

The quartet’s 10th album, “Centipede Hz,” takes no such directions: It’s dense, dizzying, and often distorted, a frenetic, psychedelic headphone record, with drumcircle pounding, unhinged shouting, and oscillating, frenzied electronics. The opening track, “Moonjock,” hurtles breathlessly while leaping through contrasting rhythms and fragmented melodies. “Today’s Supernatural” is punctuated by staticky explosions and throat-shredding yelling.

Somehow, the album is not as alienating as it could have been: Though buried deeper, the flashes of melody are still there, and the sheer density of information — layers and layers of keyboards and rhythms to discover on each listen — makes “Centipede Hz” intriguing and appealing, if challenging. n Steve Klinge, The Philadelphia Inquirer

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REVIEWS VIDEO GAMES Chris Campbell, Scripps Howard News Service

‘The Walking Dead: Episode 3 – The Long Road Ahead’

‘CounterStrike: Global Offensive’

could snap at any moment.

“Episode 3” takes the biggest departure from the comic book so far, as the group decides to make a break for the Georgia coast with the hope of finding safety on a houseboat. This divergence creates opporPlatforms: tunities for new characters and situations PlayStation 3, Xbox while maintaining the dread and tension to 360, PC which fans have become accustomed.

Genre: Adventure The game play takes new liberties as Publisher: Telltale Games well. Instead of behaving as an interactive ESRB Rating: M, for Mature story like the first two episodes, “Long Road Grade: 4.5 stars (out of 5) Ahead” incorporates more traditional action elements.

We’ve reached the midpoint of Telltale’s Some light puzzle-solving, a few fetch zombie-tastic game series based on the nowquests and the like will sate the need for at famous comic book and television show. least some passing action beyond the harAnd like all good stories, it’s time for some game-changing events to shake up the char- rowing life-and-death decisions you will encounter. And believe me, these choices acters’ sense of comfort. are the most intense in the series so far; they Though, really, we’re talking about characters holed up in a derelict motel with have a large impact on future events and the dwindling supplies, twitchy nerves and the characters you have gotten to know well. ever-present mobs of the undead. And that Two episodes remain; Telltale has done an doesn’t include the human scavengers who amazing job of delivering well-rounded epicouldn’t care less about your needs or the sodes and ratcheting up the drama to make fact that several of the main characters you anticipate the next release.

tages, while another is focused on bomb disposal. Whichever mode you choose, make sure your trigger finger is itchy because you never know what’s around the corner.

Platforms: This edition sets itself apart from othXbox 360, ers in the way its game modes alter the PlayStation 3, PC battlefield, depending on if you are winGenre: Shooter ning or losing. Two of the more challengPublisher: Valve Software ing and enjoyable modes are when your ESRB Rating: M, for Mature gun automatically upgrades (Arms Race) Grade: 3.5 stars or downgrades (Demolition) the moment you register a kill. These modes make “Counter-Strike” has entertained first- strategizing with teammates vital as your person shooting fans for nearly a decade. weaponry dwindles to the sharp pointy When Valve moved the franchise to its end of a knife. new Source engine, the resulting game ran In fact, the teamwork necessary in roughshod over previous incarnations and “Global Offensive” is its biggest strength, made it a must-own title for genre fans. forcing teams to band together — as “Global Offensive” doesn’t stray far opposed to many multiplayer team games from the comfort of what works. Two that devolve into every-player-for-himself teams (one of terrorists and the other of disappointments. counter-terrorists) battle on a series of This isn’t a game that will provide maps, and the different modes equate to months of nonstop entertainment, but for its low cost, it’s a solid addition to your different strategies and objectives. One may have you defending or rescuing hos- library.

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HOT TICKETS POWERMAN 5000: Sept. 7, El Corazon, Seattle. 800-514-3849 or www.cascade tickets.com.

BLONDIE & DEVO: Sept. 7, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.

PUYALLUP PRO RODEO, JUSTIN BOOTS PLAYOFF: Sept. 7, Puyallup Fair. 888-559-3247 or www.thefair.com/concerts.

WILLIE NELSON: Sept. 7, Puyallup Fair.

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THE HIVES: Sept. 7, Showbox SoDo, Seattle.

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LIGHTNING BOLT: Sept. 8, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.ticket master.com.

BONNIE RAITT, MAVIS STAPLES: Sept. 8-9, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800-745-3000 or www.ticket master.com.

HEART: Sept. 10, Puyallup Fair. $25-$65, includes fair admission. 888-559-3247 or www.thefair.com/concerts.

MARTINA MCBRIDE: Sept. 12, Puyallup Fair.

800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.

TOBYMAC: Sept. 13, Puyallup Fair. $25-$50, includes Fair admission. 888-559-3247 or www.thefair.com/concerts.

JEFF FOXWORTHY: Sept. 14, Puyallup Fair. $25-$65, includes fair admission. 888-5593247 or www.thefair.com/concerts.

CROSBY, STILLS & NASH: Sept. 14, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville.

800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.

TAINTED LOVE: Sept. 14, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.live nation.com.

CHICAGO: Sept. 15, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.

ATMOSPHERE: Sept. 15, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.show boxonline.com.

HUEY LEWIS AND THE NEWS: Sept. 16, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville.

800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.

ENRIQUE IGLESIAS: Sept. 16, Puyallup Fair.

888-559-3247 or www.thefair.com/concerts.

BIG TIME RUSH: Sept. 17, Puyallup Fair. $30-$60, includes fair admission. 888-5593247 or www.thefair.com/concerts.

BOB MOULD PLAYS COPPER BLUE AND SILVER AGE: Sept. 18, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.showboxonline. com.

DOOBIE BROTHERS: Sept. 19, Puyallup Fair.

888-559-3247 or www.thefair.com/concerts.

B’z: Sept. 19, Showbox SoDo, Seattle.

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ANTHRAX: Sept. 19, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.showboxonline. com.

JEFF DUNHAM: Sept. 20, Puyallup Fair. 888559-3247 or www.thefair.com/concerts.

ANDY C & DOWNLINK: Sept. 20, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.showboxonline.com.

PITBULL: Sept. 21, Puyallup Fair. 888-5593247 or www.thefair.com/concerts.

SERJ TANKIAN: Sept. 21, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.show boxonline.com.

TIM MCGRAW: Sept. 22, Puyallup Fair.

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JASON MRAZ, CHRISTINA PERRI: Sept. 22, The Gorge Amphitheatre. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

KREATOR, ACCEPT: Sept. 22, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.showboxonline.com.

UPROAR FESTIVAL: Sept. 22, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-745-3000 or www.livenation.com.

TRAIN: Sept. 23, Puyallup Fair. 888-5593247 or www.thefair.com.

FURTHUR, FEATURING PHIL LESH & BOB WEIR: Sept. 25, WaMu Theater, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.

HATEBREED: Sept. 25, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.livenation. com.

KIMBRA: Sept. 26, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.showboxonline. com.

GARBAGE: Sept. 26, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.showboxonline.com.

BLOC PARTY: Sept. 28, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.showboxonline.com.

“MY FAIR LADY”: Lyric Light Opera, Sept.

29-Oct. 6, McIntyre Hall, Mount Vernon. 360416-7727.

PAIN IN THE GRASS: Sept. 29, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-745-3000 or www.livenation.com.

NIGHTWISH: Oct. 1, Showbox SoDo, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.

IL VOLO: Oct. 2, Paramount Theatre, Seattle.

877-784-4849 or www.livenation.com.

MADONNA: Oct. 3, KeyArena, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or www.livenation.com.

CITIZEN COPE: Oct. 3, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster. com.

BEACH HOUSE: Oct. 3-4, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.show boxonline.com.

BEACH HOUSE: Oct. 4, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.show boxonline.com.

MICHAEL KIWANUKA: Oct. 5, Showbox at the Market. 800-745-3000 or www.showboxon line.com.

SEETHER: Oct. 5, Showbox SoDo, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or www.showboxonline.com.

CARRIE UNDERWOOD: Oct. 6, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster. com.

ED SHEERAN: Oct. 6, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.livenation.com.

JUSTIN BIEBER: Oct. 9, Tacoma Dome. www.AEGLive.com.

THE PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: Oct. 12-13, Skagit Valley Casino Resort 877-275-2448 or www.theskagit.com.

MACKLEMORE & RYAN LEWIS: Oct. 12, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.

BOB DYLAN, MARK KNOPFLER: Oct. 13, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.livenation.com.

D.R.I.: Oct. 13, El Corazon, Seattle. 800-5143849 or www.cascadetickets.com.

CIRCA SURVIVE: Oct. 13, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.show boxonline.com.

BETH ORTON: Oct. 15, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or www.showboxonline.com.

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MOVIES

Mike Birbiglia (from left), Danny Borbon and Amanda Perez star in “Sleepwalk With Me.” IFC Films via AP

So this standup comic jumps through a window, and ...

T

he hero of Mike Birbiglia’s “Sleepwalk With Me” is a standup comic who suffers from REM Behavior Disorder.

One night in a motel in Walla Walla, he leaps through a second-floor window and escapes death but has to have glass Roger splinters removed Ebert from his legs. His doctor tells him to start using a sleeping bag — and to wear mittens so he can’t get out of it.

Funny stuff, if it weren’t true. I learn from Wikipedia, however, that it is true.

Mike Birbiglia actually

jumped through the window, and his legs required 33 stitches. It was a great career move. He developed the experience into a oneman show that ran for eight months off-Broadway and inspired a popular segment of Ira Glass’ “This American Life” NPR program.

Birbiglia doesn’t immediately strike you as a standup comic, and neither does Matt Pandamiglio, the character he plays. I suspect that of the many forms of performance, standup may be the most suited to the neurotic, who build acts around their insecurities. Take Matt — please! (Rim shot.)

Pleasant, unassuming and not especially noticeable, he is obsessed by an ambition to work as a standup comic, despite no apparent gifts for the trade. He’s been dating

‘SLEEPWALK WITH ME’ 1

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Matt Pandamiglio................................... Mike Birbiglia Abby..................................................Lauren Ambrose Frank Pandamiglio............................... James Rebhorn Linda Pandamiglio......................................Carol Kane Pete..........................................................David Wain Marc....................................................... Marc Maron Cynthia................................................ Kristen Schaal Chris...................................................... Wyatt Cenac n Running time: 90 minutes. No MPAA rating.

the smart and cuddlesome Abby (Lauren Ambrose) for eight years, and seems no closer to marriage than when they first met, perhaps because he feels that he must first prove himself as a comedian, perhaps because she wisely makes no attempt to pressure him.

He is approaching, however, the point of terminal procrastination.

One of the appealing things about “Sleepwalk With Me” is that it seems to paint an accurate portrait of life on the road for a standup comic. Matt acquires an agent (Sondra James) who reminds us of Broadway Danny Rose in her dogged work for hapless clients. She books him into obscure venues that pay terrible fees, and the

small audiences in these places seem to be there for the primary purpose of heckling failing comedians. He deserves hecklers.

His material is weak and his delivery fearful. Only when he starts wisecracking about the blameless and long-suffering Abby does he start getting laughs, perhaps because the losers in the audience identify with his frustration in the face of perfection.

Since this material works, it will sooner or later come to Abby’s attention, and it may cause a breakup, which could be the best thing for her. In the meantime, his life reduces itself to lonely road trips and night after night in the world of Econo Lodges, Red Roof Inns and Motel 6s. The only excitement comes from harrowing

nightmares and sleep fantasies, after which he awakes standing on the furniture or flying through the air.

I liked this movie. More important, I liked Mike Birbiglia in it. Whether he has a future in standup, I cannot say, but he has a future as a monologist and actor. There was a documentary about standup comics who sweated to produce 15 minutes of material. They were in awe of a man like Bill Cosby, who just walked onstage and ... talked. And could talk indefinitely, and entertain people. Birbiglia seems to be moving in that direction.

He could become a filmmaker like Woody Allen whose material is often simply himself. As first films go, “Sleepwalk With Me” is surprisingly successful.

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MOVIES MINI-REVIEWS Compiled from news services.

Ratings are one to four stars.

“Hope Springs” — Tommy Lee Jones and Meryl Streep play a couple whose marriage has frozen into a routine. Every day starts with his nose buried in the newspaper and ends with him asleep in front of the Golf Channel. They haven’t slept in the same room for years. She convinces him over his own dead body to attend a couples therapy session at a Maine clinic run by Steve Carell. The movie contains few surprises, but one of them is Jones’ excellent performance -- vulnerable, touchy and shy. Comedy, PG-13, 100 minutes. HHH “Lawless” — Based on a real-life, blood-soaked war between moonshiners and the law in Franklin County, Va., in 1931. The three Bondurant brothers (Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy and Jason Clarke) fearlessly rule their turf, until a foppish federal agent (Guy Pearce) arrives from Chicago. A wellmade film about ignorant and violent people. It’s not so much that the movie is too long, as that too many people must be killed before it can end. Crime drama, R, 115 minutes. HH1⁄2 “Premium Rush” — A breakneck chase movie about the high-risk daredevils who work as Manhattan bicycle messengers.

With a map of the city imprinted in their brains, they hurtle down sidewalks, run red lights, go against traffic, jump obstacles and use bikes without brakes.

Joseph-Gordon Levitt stars as a messenger for whom one envelope delivery becomes a matter of life and death. Michael Shannon is the rotten cop who wants the envelope, too. Dania Ramirez and Wole Parks co-star as messengers who’d have gold medals if these were the Olympics. An impressive film that credits about a dozen stunt riders and is never less than convincing as it shows messengers threading their way through trucks that could flatten them.

Action, PG-13, 91 minutes.

HHH1⁄2 “The Bourne Legacy” — Jeremy Renner plays another secret super agent like Jason Bourne, who realizes he’s been targeted for elimination. To save himself and the experimental medication that gives him great physical and mental power, he travels from Alaska

AT AREA THEATERS ANACORTES CINEMAS Sept. 7-13 Hope Springs (PG-13): Friday: 2:30, 5:00, 7:30; Saturday-Sunday: 12:00, 2:30, 5:00, 7:30; Monday-Thursday: 2:30, 5:00, 7:30 Total Recall (PG-13): Friday: 2:35, 5:05, 7:35; Saturday-Sunday: 12:10, 2:35, 5:05, 7:35; Monday-Thursday: 2:35, 5:05, 7:35 Beasts of the Southern Wild (PG-13): Friday: 2:40, 5:10, 7:25; Saturday-Sunday: 12:20, 2:40, 5:10, 7:25; MondayThursday: 2:40, 5:10, 7:25 360-293-7000 BLUE FOX DRIVE-IN Oak Harbor Sept. 7-9 The Bourne Legacy (PG-13), Ted (R): 9 p.m. $6.50 ages 11 and older, $1 children 5-10, free for kids 4 and under.

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to Manila, fighting off wolves, drone missiles and assassination, while hooking up with Dr. Marta Shearing (Rachel Weisz), a biochemist who knows all about the medication. The action scenes are gripping in the moment, but go on too long and don’t add up; the dialogue scenes (with Edward Norton, Stacy Keach and Scott Glenn), are well-acted; the plot is a murky muddle. Action, PG-13, 135 minutes. HH1⁄2 “The Campaign” — Raucous, bawdy comedy starring Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis as opponents in a North Carolina GOP congressional primary. Ferrell is the incumbent, and Galifianakis is a doofus bankrolled by billionaire brothers who want to buy the district and resell it to China. The movie uses their campaign as a showcase of political scandals and dirty tricks that have become familiar in both parties. Comedy, R, 85 minutes. HHH “The Expendables 2” — Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li and Terry Crews reunite for more head-banging exploits. This time, JeanClaude Van Damme and Chuck Norris join the faded 1980s action-star party, and Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce

CONCRETE THEATRE The Bourne Legacy (PG-13): 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 7; 5 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8; 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9. Tickets: $7 general admission, $6 adults over 65 and kids under 12; $1 off all tickets on Sunday.

360-941-0403 OAK HARBOR CINEMAS Sept. 7-13 Lawless (R): Friday-Saturday: 1:15, 3:35, 6:30, 8:50; Sunday-Thursday: 1:15, 3:35, 6:30 Premium Rush (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 1:25, 3:45, 6:40, 8:40; Sunday-Thursday: 1:25, 3:45, 6:40 The Campaign (R): Friday-Saturday: 1:35, 3:55, 6:50, 9:00; Sunday-Thursday: 1:35, 3:55, 6:50 360-279-2226 STANWOOD CINEMAS Sept. 7-13 Lawless (R): 1:20, 3:35, 6:30, 8:40 The Expendables 2 (R): 1:00, 3:10, 6:10, 8:10 The Odd Life of Timothy Green (PG): 3:25, 8:35 The Bourne Legacy (PG-13): 12:50, 6:00 Hope Springs (PG-13): 1:10, 3:15, 6:20, 8:20 The Words (PG-13): 1:30, 3:45, 6:40, 8:50 360-629-0514

Willis show up for more than just cameos. It’s all good fun and games and recycled catchphrases. Action-adventure, R, 142 minutes. H1⁄2 “The Odd Life of Timothy Green” — A warm and lovely fantasy, the kind of full-bodied family film that’s being pushed aside in favor of franchises and slam-bang confusion. On a picture-postcard farm in the middle of endlessly rolling hills where it is always Indian summer, a lovable boy comes into the life of a childless couple and brings along great joy and wisdom. Jennifer Garner, Joel Edgerton, young CJ Adams and a rich supporting cast.

Written and directed by Peter Hedges (“What’s Eating Gilbert Grape”). Accessible for all but the youngest children, and I suspect their parents will enjoy it, too. Comedy fantasy, PG, 104 minutes. HHH1⁄2 “The Possession” — The possession of the title is a dark wood box with a carved inscription in Hebrew informing the finder that it entraps a dybbuk, an evil spirit that will cleave to the soul of anyone unlucky enough to release it.

This box turns up in a yard sale, and is purchases by young girl named Em (Nata-

sha Calis). Horror, PG-13, 92 minutes. HHH1⁄2 “The Watch” — After the mysterious murder of a night security guard at a Costco store, its manager (Ben Stiller) enlists three other men (Vince Vaughn, Jonah Hill and Richard Ayoade) in a neighborhood watch organization that discovers an invasion of Earth is being plotted by aliens who are headquartered in the Costco’s basement. Dumb slapstick action, lots of green slime and truly versatile use of potty talk. Comedy, R, 100 minutes.

HH “The Words” — A movie inspired by the famous story of how Hemingway’s first wife lost a briefcase of his early work on a train. That story is enfolded into another story based on it, written by a contemporary novelist (Dennis Quaid). Bradley Cooper finds the missing briefcase in the Quaid novel and is later visited by a mysterious Jeremy Irons.

The real Hemingway could have told this with infinitely more economy. The plot opens room for three beautiful women (Zoe Saldana, Olivia Wilde and Nora Arnezeder), for which we can be grateful. Drama, PG-13, 96 minutes. HH

AT THE LINCOLN THEATRE 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon 360-336-8955 n www.lincolntheatre.org

NT Live: ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’ 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6

Mark Haddon’s celebrated, multi-award-winning novel is adapted into a stage play for the first time.

Christopher, 15, stands beside Mrs. Shears’ dead dog Wellington. It has been speared with a garden fork, it is seven minutes after midnight and Christopher is under suspicion. He records each fact in his book to solve the mystery. He has an extraordinary brain, exceptional at math but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched and he distrusts strangers. But his detective work takes him on a frightening journey that upturns his world. $15 adults, $13 seniors and $11 students, with $2 off for Lincoln Theatre members.

‘Moonrise Kingdom’

7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Sept. 7-8 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 10 Set on an island off the coast of New England in the 1960s, the film follows a young boy and girl falling in love. When they are moved to run away together, various factions of the town mobilize to search for them and the town is turned upside down — which might not be such a bad thing.

The movies stars Bill Murray, Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Frances McDormand, Harvey Keitel, Jared Gilman, Jason Schwartzman, Kara Hayward and Tilda Swinton.

Rated PG-13. $9 general; $8 seniors, students and active military; $7 members; $6 children 12 and under.

Bargain matinee prices (all shows before 6 p.m.); $7 general, $5 members, $4 children 12 and under.

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OUT & ABOUT ART LA CONNER QUILT WALK: Check out a variety of hand-crafted quilts from the Washington State Quilters Spokane Chapter on display through Oct. 14 in shops around La Conner.

The Quilt Walk is presented in conjunction with the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum’s annual Quilt Festival, set for Oct. 5-7, at Maple Hall, the La Conner Civic Garden Club and the Museum. 360-466-4288 or www.laconnerquilts.com.

“ACROSS THE MOUNTAINS AND BACK”: A show of new artwork

by Lisa Gilley continues through Sept. 30 at Smith & Vallee Gallery, 5742 Gilkey Ave., Edison.

Originally from the Skagit Valley, Gilley’s new work explores her familiar tidelands as well as the warmer palettes of the Palouse, Yakima and Methow valleys. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. 360-7666230 or www.smithand vallee.com.

PHOTOS AND SCULPTURE: A show showcasing photos by featured artist Craig Sullivan and sculptures by guest artist Travis Gerard Kuehn will open with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, and continue through Sept. 30 at Whidbey Art Gallery, 220 Second St., Langley.

Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 360-2217675 or www.whidbey artists.com.

FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK: Check out a variety of art as several galleries and other venues host receptions from 6 to 9 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 7, along Commercial Avenue in downtown Anacortes. Featured artwork will include paintings and prints, pastels,

‘CLOSE TO HOME: PLACES I LIVE AND PLACES I LOVE’ The show of new oils by Anne Belov will open with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, and continue through Oct. 2 at Scott Milo Gallery, 420 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Also showing are mixed media collages by Barbara Dollahite, oils by Matt Dollahite, color photographs on paper by Dick Garvey and acrylics by Larry Heald, as well as jewelry, glass, sculptures and more by other gallery artists. Gallery hours are 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday or by appointment. 360-293-6938 or www. scottmilo.com. sculpture, fiber arts, glass, ceramics, wood, photography, jewelry and more.

360-293-6938.

or www.mccoolart.com.

FEATURED ARTIST: Friends of the Anacortes Community Forest Lands NEW PAINTINGS: Anne will unveil artwork by Joel Martin McCool Gallery’s Brock at a reception during “New Paintings Show” will the First Friday Art Walk open with a reception from from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, Sept. 7, at Watermark Book and continue through Sep- Company, 612 Commercial tember at 711 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Brock’s Ave., Anacortes. The show artwork will be featured on will feature paintings and the poster for the Friends’ prints by Anne Martin annual benefit event set for McCool and Cathy Schoen- Oct. 20 at the Transit Shed berg, sculptures by Tracy Event Center. 360-293-3725 Powell, hand-turned wood or www.friendsoftheacfl.

by George Way, handwoorg. ven baskets by Jane Hyde, jewelry by Carole Cunning“CAREFUL BALANCE”: ham and Debbie Aldrich, The Allied Arts Juried Artand other gallery artists. ist Series continues with Gallery hours are 11 a.m. an exhibition of works by to 5 p.m. Monday through Adele Eustis, Emma Jane Saturday and noon to 4 Levitt, Eileen Reardanz p.m. Sunday. 360-293-3577 and Faye Hayes, opening

with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, and continuing through Sept.

29 at the Allied Arts of Whatcom County Gallery, 1418 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham. Join the artists for an exhibit walk-through at 7 p.m. opening night. Each piece in the show represents a balance of materials, subject and expression.

In addition, Allied Arts Inside the Box Series will feature work from Mary McKinstry. who creates wearable jewelry pieces from high quality polymer and semiprecious stones.

Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m.

Sunday. 360-676-8548 or www.alliedarts.org.

spring through Idaho, Colorado, the Grand Canyon, Yosemite and California. www.alfredcurrier.com.

“LIVING ON BEAUTY”: The show of new paintings by Maggie Wilder and assemblage temples by Jules Remedios Faye will open with a reception from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

15, and continue through Oct. 21 at Gallery Cygnus, 109 Commercial, La Conner. The show’s title comes from a remark made to Wilder 15 years ago when she pleaded with a property owner to preserve some large cedar trees. The owner replied, “Well, you know Maggie, we cannot live on beauty.” Wilder and Faye contend that we PAINTINGS AND GLASS: are, indeed, largely living The new show will open on beauty. Gallery hours with a reception from 5 to are noon to 5 p.m. Friday 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, and through Sunday or by continue through Oct. 3 at appointment. 360-708-4787 Rob Schouten Gallery, 765 or www.gallerycygnus.com.

Wonn Road, Greenbank.

The exhibition includes “EXPRESSIONS”: A new and select paintings show featuring artwork by

by Wendy Wees, whose mental health consumers whimsical artworks play from around Puget Sound with the idea of birds and will have a grand opening birdhouses in completely from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, original and magical ways. Sept. 15, at the Schack Art The sculptural glass of Center, 2921 Hoyt Ave., Robert Adamson and Janis Everett. Organized by a Swalwell includes handcommunity corrections blown, pate de verre, cast officer with the Washington and deeply carved glass State Department of Corforms. Gallery hours are rections, the show includes 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. some 30 pieces of artwork 360-222-3070 or www. created by clients of a numrobschoutengallery.com. ber of public and private agencies around the Sound.

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ERN STATES”: Alfred Currier and Anne Schreivogl WINE & GLASS TALK: will present a one-day Enjoy wine tasting and exhibition of new paintings a discussion with Northfrom noon to 7 p.m. Satur- west glass artist Benjamin day, Sept. 8, at their studios, Moore from 5 to 8 p.m.

Screechingbird Fine Art, Saturday, Sept. 22, at the 1814 M Ave., Anacortes.

Museum of Northwest The show will feature 50 Art,121 S. First St., La Connew oil paintings complet- ner. Moore was an early ed during an eight-week, innovator in the studio 7,000-mile “Plein Air” glass movement and one of painting trip they took this the first educational coor-

dinators for the Pilchuck Glass School, starting in 1974. $15, $10 members.

360-466-4446 or www. museumofnwart.org.

JAPANESE TEXTILES: Two exhibits of Japanese textiles continue through Oct. 7 at the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum, 703 Second St., La Conner.

“At Play: Asobi”: Quilts from Japan: When engaged in quiltmaking, a quilter can be likened to a child at play, totally absorbed and lost in time. Based on the theme “at play,” this exhibit showcases the joy of quilt making, expanding the concept far beyond children’s play.

“Ainu Embroidery”: The history of the Ainu people, who lived in a wide area ranging from the Sakhalin Islands to the Island of Hokkaido in Japan, may be as old as 4,000 years. For this exhibit, Yoshimi Kato and her students have created textiles, garments and stitchery based on traditional techniques handed down through generations of Ainu women.

Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday or by appointment. $7, $5 students and military, free for members and children ages 11 and younger. 360-4664288 or www.laconner quilts.com.

“SUMMER MOMENTS: GLASS, METAL, STONE AND NORTHWEST PAINTINGS”: The exhibit continues through Sept. 9 at Matzke Fine Art Gallery & Sculpture Park, 2345 Blanche Way, Camano Island. The show features work by 30 artists working in a variety of techniques.

Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday or by appointment.

360-387-2759 or www.matz kefineart.com.

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OUT & ABOUT CAR SHOWS CLASSIC CAR SHOW: Stanwood Community & Senior Center will host its annual Classic Car Show from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 15, at 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood.

The event features arts & crafts vendors, door prizes, food, entertainment and more. Vehicle registration: $15 until Sept. 10, then $20.

Free admission for spectators. Proceeds will benefit the Life Enhancement Assistance Program, which assists seniors in staying independent. Sponsorships and vendor booths available.

360-629-7403 or www.stan woodseniorcenter.org.

Friday, Sept. 7, at Intiman Playhouse, at Seattle Center.

Government and industry leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators will discuss how our region is driving efforts to make transportation safer, faster, more affordable and greener. Amory Lovins of the Rocky Mountain Institute will deliver the opening keynote address. A number of electric cars will be on display, including the Nissan Leaf, Tesla Roadsters, Chevy Volt, Via Motors extended range vehicles and Western Washington University’s X-Prize vehicle and more. $25, $10 students. 206684-7200 or www.wwclean cities.org/nextfifty.

Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Dress up, enjoy a fabulous meal, and bid on an amazing variety of auction items and packages. $75, $480 table for six, $640 table for eight. Proceeds will benefit Camano Center programs. 360-387-0222 or www.camanocenter.org.

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place Sunday, Sept. 16, beginning at Hometown Cafe, 818 DECOY SHOW: The secMetcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. ond annual Fall Decoy Show Registration begins at 8 a.m., will be held from 10 a.m. to with the last bike out by 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, at 10:30 a.m. The ride ends with the Best Western Conferlunch at Wildcat Steelhead ence Center, 33175 Highway Picnic Grounds, 24910 River 20, Oak Harbor. Check out Road, Sedro-Woolley. $15 a variety of decorative and per bike, $10 for passengers. working decoys on display All proceeds benefit Skagit and for sale, decoy painting Domestic Violence and demos, silent auction and Sexual Assault Services. For more. Free admission and information, contact Erin raffle. Sponsored by Ducks Smith at 360-336-9591 or Unlimited, Washington email erins@skagitdvsas.org.

Brant Foundation, Washington Waterfowl AssociaFALL FILM SERIES: 7 p.m. tion and Pacific Northwest Fridays at the Anacortes Decoy Collectors. Vendor Public Library, 1220 10th tables available. 360-678St., Anacortes. Nick Alphin, 4868.

Academy Award nominee and career Hollywood PIONEER DAYS: Celsound man, will introduce ebrate Pioneer Days from and share insights about 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. each selection. Free. 36015, at the Stillaguamish Val- 293-1910, ext. 21, or library. ley Pioneer Museum, 20722 cityofanacortes.org.

67th Ave. NE, Arlington. The Next up: event will include hands-on Sept. 21: “To Kill a activities for all ages, includ- Mockingbird”: Based on ing milking a cow, washing Harper Lee’s beloved novel, clothes, working a 19th cen- Gregory Peck stars as a tury sewing machine, viewsmall town Alabama lawing old-fashioned toys and yer defending a black man games, shake shingles, churn charged with raping a white butter, grind wheat and woman in the 1930s. Winner more. Pioneer Days activiof three Oscars. ties: free. Museum admisSept. 28: “An Affair to sion: $5 adults, $2 ages 12 Remember”: Cary Grant and younger. 360-435-7289 and Deborah Kerr star as a or www.stillymuseum.org. couple who fall in love on a cruise, though engaged WOMEN’S MOTORCYCLE to others. Their planned reunion six months later RIDE: The 18th annual atop the Empire State Women Riding for Women Building goes awry.

Motorcycle Ride will take

NEW EXHIBIT IN ANACORTES: “Young Man in a Hurry: The Life of Isaac Stevens and the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War” will open Friday, Sept. 14, at the Anacortes Museum’s Carnegie Gallery, 1305 Eighth St., Anacortes. As the Washington Territory’s first territorial governor and superintendent of Indian Affairs, BOOK SIGNING, LECStevens pushed through FAIRS TURE: Eugene Kiver, cotreaties with Indian tribes A photo essay by Tom author of “On the Trail of PUYALLUP FAIR: Washthat set off the region’s IndiTrimbath will open with the Ice Age Floods: The ington state’s biggest fair an wars and still create cona reception from 5 to 8 Northern Reaches: A geowill take place Sept. 7-23, at troversy today. Designed for p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, and the Puyallup Fair & Events continue through Oct. 2 at logical field guide to north- the lobby of the office of the Center, 110 Ninth Ave. SW, Secretary of State, the exhibRaven Rocks Gallery, 765 ern Idaho and the Channeled Scabland,” will speak it covers Stevens’ actions as Puyallup. Check out all Wonn Road, Greenbank. at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, kinds of livestock and progovernor and their impacts, The final installment in duce, music and entertainTrimbath’s five-year photo at the Padilla Bay National his subsequent appointment, educational displays, ment as territorial delegate essay, “Twelve Months at Estuarine Reserve, 10441 Bay View-Edison Road, vendors, carnival rides and to Congress, his service as Double Bluff,” features Mount Vernon. Kiver will games, food and more. a general in the Civil War the natural environment present an illustrated, hour- and other Washington conAdvance tickets: $7.50-$9; of Whidbey Island. For long talk on the Ice Age information, including at the gate: $9-$12.50, free nections to that conflict. The cataclysms that violently for ages 5 and younger. For gallery hours and exhibit includes information transformed the Northwest on Stevens’ local impact information, including hours directions, call 360-222thousands of years ago, 0102 or visit www.raven and directions, discounts and the city’s own Civil War leaving behind scores of and special attractions, visit rocksgallery.com. veterans. Museum hours are flood features, many found www.thefair.com.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday nowhere else on Earth. Free. through Saturday (closed OKTOBERFEST: The 11th 360-336-8753.

Wednesday) and 1 to 4 p.m.

FESTIVALS annual event will take place Sunday. Free admission. 360SKAGIT RIVER SALMON from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, MARITIME SPEAKER 293-1915 or museum.cityof FESTIVAL: The first Skagit Sept. 15, at the Rexville SERIES: Skagit Bay Search River Salmon Festival will Grocery, 19271 Best Road, & Rescue officer Ron Shrigtake place from 10 a.m. to Mount Vernon. Enjoy traley will present “Help on the 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, at ditional German food and Water” at 4 p.m. Saturday, Edgewater Park, 600 Behbeer, with live music by the Sept. 15, at the Anacortes rens Millett Road, Mount Happy Wanderers. $3 at the Public Library, 1220 Tenth Vernon. Celebrating the door for the band. 360-466- St., Anacortes. Free. For One-Day Studio Show • September 8th, 12-7pm cultural history and abun5522 or www.rexvillegrocery. information, call 360-293dant natural resources of com.

1910, ext. 21, or visit library.

VIEW SHOW CATALOG AT: the Skagit River, this familycityofanacortes.org.

WWW.ALFREDCURRIER.COM friendly event will include a variety of youth activities, LECTURES & TALKS MORE FUN “BEYOND OIL: TRANSrecreational and educational FORMING TRANSPORTAGALA AUCTION: Camano booths, arts and crafts and TION”: The summit and Center will host “An Evefood vendors, live music conference will take place ning in the Garden” at 5 and more. 360-428-5972 or STUDIOS: 1814 M. AVENUE IN ANACORTES from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at 606 skagitriverfest@gmail.com.

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