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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK “The Nice Guys”: “Maggie’s Plan”: Upcoming Shane Black put together New Yorker decides DVD releases what has become a major to have a child on her AUG. 30 template in the buddy own. n The Jungle Book cop genre as the writer “Papirosen”: Din Me Before You rector Gastón Solnicki of “Lethal Weapon.” His n Arrow: Season 4 looks at four decades of design mostly depends n Chicago Fire: Season Four his family’s history. on giving his characters n Chicago Med: Season One “Clown”: Father snappy dialogue and letn Criminal Minds: Season 11 ting that play out against has his personality n Grey’s Anatomy: Season 12 a background that is changed by a clown n Jane Wants a Boyfriend slightly askew. outfit. n Mom: Complete Season 3 He uses that formu“Endeavour Series n NCIS: Los Angeles: la as writer-director 3”: Endeavour Morse Season 7 of “The Nice Guys,” a (Shaun Evans) invesn Shameless: The Comtigates crimes around buddy crime story set in plete Sixth Season Oxford.

1977. A series of murders n Star Wars Rebels: The “Midnight Run”: and a missing woman Complete Season 2 Robert De Niro film is (Margaret Qualley) n The Night Manager: now on Blu-ray. bring private investigator Season 1 “Psycho IV”: Holland March (Ryan n The Phenom Anthony Perkins stars Gosling) and strong-arm n Top Gear USA: Season Five in this sequel to the Alspecialist Jackson Healy fred Hitchcock classic.

(Russell Crowe) together.

“Clean Break”: Neither man is especially Four-part crime drama about greed in competent but together — and with a small town. some help from March’s young daughter, Holly (Angourie Rice) — they just “Elementary: The Fourth Season”: Jonny Lee Miller portrays the might save the day. iconic detective Sherlock Holmes.

“Ratchet & Clank”: A space hero “Masterpiece Mystery: Inspector and his robot companion must stop Lewis, Season 8”: Inspector Lewis an evil force. The “Ratchet & Clank” and Inspector Hathaway investigate film is designed to make sure fans of new cases of murder and other crimes. the video game get a nostalgic kick.

“NCIS: The 13th Season”: So many years have passed since Includes the episode where Michael the original video game was released Weatherly leaves. that the movie now has to deal with “Sunset Song”: Coming-of-age comparisons to other movies and TV story set in the shadows of World War I. shows that fit the genre.

“The Man Who Knew Infinity”: “The Hunstman: Winter’s War”: This weak attempt to make a sequel to Math genius must deal with prejudice.

“The Hunstman” without Snow White Jeremy Irons stars.

“The Walking Dead: The Comfalls flat. It’s more of a weak copy of plete Sixth Season”: Safety is only “Frozen.” an illusion in these episodes of the Emily Blunt tries her best to be cable series. wicked but the real wicked star played “Lucifer: The Complete First

by Charlize Theron is only given limited screen time. More could have been Season”: FOX series about Lucifer’s done as the story is painfully slow. days on Earth.

“The Wonder Years: The Com“Wild Kratts: Wild Reptiles”: plete Series”: Includes all 115 Martin and Chris Kratt turn to wild episodes. reptiles to help them save the day.

“Roots”: Cable channel miniseries “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow: The based on the Alex Haley book.

Complete First Season”: Rip Hunter “DC Hero Girls: Hero of the leads a group of heroes through time.

Year”: Animated series about young “Narcos: Season One”: Look at super heroes. the life of Colombian drug lord Pablo “Dark Horse”: Barmaid from Escobar. a poor Welsh mining town breeds her“The Duel”: Texas Ranger invesself a champion. tigates a series of murders in a small “Clean Break”: Car dealer looks for town. way to keep his life from falling apart.

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THIS WEEKENDin the area LEROY BELL BACK AT EAGLE HAVEN WINERY Singer Leroy Bell returns to Eagle Haven Winery this week for his annual fundraiser for Toys for Tots.

Bell and his band, Only Friends, will perform Saturday, Aug. 27, at the winery, 8243 Sims Road, Sedro-Woolley. Local band Rabbit Wilde will open at 5 p.m.

Tickets are $25-$40. Food by Billy’s Café. $10, $8 for wine club members, includes 20 percent off your first bottle of wine. Children under 12 free.

Reserved tables available. 360-8566248 or eaglehavenwinery.com.

BURLINGTON SUMMER NIGHTS Enjoy fresh market goods at an open air market at 5 p.m. and music by Small Medium at Large from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, at the Burlington Visitor Center, 520 E. Fairhaven Ave. Free admission. 360-757-0994 or burlington-chamber.com.

MOONLIGHT IN MARGARITAVILLE The Rotary Club of La Conner’s 10th annual auction to benefit education and literacy will be held from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at Maple Hall, 104 Commercial St., La Conner.

This year’s auction honors Dave Hedlin of Hedlin Family Farms.

The evening will feature a gourmet dinner, wine and margaritas. $90. 360-420-5503 or harvestinghopeauction.org.

SUMMER PATIO BAZAAR Trinity Anglican Church will host a bazaar to help sponsor a student to fund music lessons and to set up their reserve for community outreach services from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at 1200 Cleveland St., Mount Vernon. No clothing items will be sold. Enjoy live music and refreshments while you shop. Call or text Valerie Hunt at 360-661-3843, email valnfred95@Reagan.com or visit trinity-anglican.com.

LA CONNER LIVE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES The Naughty Blokes will play from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, at Gilkey Square, Morris Avenue and First Street, La Conner.

Free. 360-395-8540 or laconnerlive.com.

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OUT & ABOUT ART ART EXHIBIT: “Into the Woods”: i.e. gallery presents the works of David Hall, Juliet Shen and Mike Scott through Sept. 17 at i.e., 5800 Cains Court, Edison. The quiet renewal found in the forest and woods has become Hall, Shen and Scott’s subject matter for the photography, monoprints, bowls and vessels on display. The gallery is open Fridays to Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Free admission. 360-4883458 or ieedison.com.

SCOTT MILO GALLERY: Scott Milo Gallery presents the exhibition “Celestial Core Samples” by Lanny Bergner through Aug. 30, at 420 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Art pieces are made from flame-treated stainless steel mesh with aluminum and brass mesh inside the forms.

Bergner will also show flame-painted tables and vessels. Also on exhibit: acrylics by Dianna Shyne, photo encaustics

by Kathy Hastings, color photographs by Randy Dana and oils by Donna Nevitt Radtke. Gallery is open Monday through Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and by appointment. Closed Sundays. Free. 360-2936938 or scottmilo.com.

SMITH & VALLEE: Smith & Vallee Gallery presents “Bob’s Boats,” an exhibition of new works by renowned assemblage artist R. Allen Jensen, through Aug. 30, at 5742 Gilkey Ave., Edison. The exhibition features a series of collages, sculptures and the full size “H.M.S. JollyBob” (His Mortal Ship JollyBob).

The gallery is open

7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Free admission. 360-766-6230 or smithandvallee.com.

ARTIST EXHIBITION: View an art exhibition

by Ora Mae Peterson titled “Flirting with the Whirlpool,” through Aug. 31, at ACME Creative, 705 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Peterson’s display includes paintings, textiles and sculptures. Gallery is open 10 a.m to 4 p.m.

Tuesday through Saturday. Free. 360-399-6333 or acmecreative.com.

WHIDBEY ISLAND STUDIO TOUR: The Whidbey Working Artists Summer Open Studio Tour will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 27-28, at 37 artist studios and galleries.

Pick up a tour catalog at participating studios and local businesses or download from whidbeyworkingartists.com.

LA CONNER QUILT AND TEXTILE MUSEUM: Varied exhibits and classes are available to the public at 703 S. Second St., La Conner.

Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.

Admission: $7, $5 students and military, free for members and ages 11 and under. 360-466-4288 or laconnerquilts.org. n Exhibit: “Colonial Revival Quilts”: through Aug. 28. n Exhibit: “That’s How We Felt!”: through Aug. 28. n Exhibit: “Beauty of Japan” and “Images of Japan”: through Oct. 2. n Upcoming exhibit: “A Quiltmaker’s Journey Continues: Quilt Designs with Natural

Fibers, 2000-2016”: by Rayhola Pakusich, Aug. 31-Oct. 2. n Upcoming exhibit: “See Jane Sew Challenge”: Aug. 31-Oct. 2.

STARLIGHT OUTDOOR CINEMA

ANDY FRIEDLANDER ART SHOW: Friedlander exhibits representational oil paintings through Aug. 28 at Ill Caffe Rifugio, 5415 Mount Baker Highway, Deming. Café is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. An artist reception will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28.

Friedlander’s paintings can also be viewed at the Café Burlington, 331 E. Fairhaven Ave., Burlington. 360-592-2888.

“Inside Out” (PG) will be shown at dusk Friday, Aug. 26, at Hillcrest Park, 1717 S. 13th St, Mount Vernon. Free.

ART AT MoNA: Three exhibits continue through Sept. 7 at the Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St., La Conner. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday. Free admission. 360-466-4446 or monamuseum.org. n MoNA at 35: The 35th anniversary exhibit seeks to explore the trajectory of art in the Northwest, both regionally and locally, by including artists from the “Northwest School” and those working at the same time but not included in the traditional group. The exhibition features several largescale works new to the permanent collection, including the William Cumming mural discovered at the Skagit County Fair two summers ago, which had been stored for decades in a local barn. Artists include Guy Anderson, Charles Laurens “Larry” Heald, Helmi Juvonen, Neil Meitzler, Viola

Patterson and Barbara Straker James. n Voyager: A Series

by Steve Jensen: This series emerged after the death of Jensen’s best friend, who had requested that Jensen carve a boat for his ashes. Over the next eight years, Jensen created boats for the ashes of his parents and his partner, John. The Voyager series grew out of his need to grieve these losses, and the image of a boat seemed fitting as a symbol for the move to the “other side” as it has been used for centuries in many different cultures. n Northwest Impressions: Lilli Mathews and Art from the Permanent Collection: After completing her training at the Art Students League in New York, Lilli Mathews (1923-2011) moved to the Northwest in 1958.

While Mathews sought inspiration from the Impressionists, there is a wide range of artistic styles in the broad

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SKAGIT COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM: The museum hosts several new exhibits this summer, and is open to visitors from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday at 501 S. Fourth St., La Conner. Admission: adults $5, seniors $4, families $10. 360466-3365 or skagitcounty.net/museum. n “Voces Del Valle: Voices Of The Valley”: through Sept. 25: Latinos recount stories of their community in Skagit County from 1940 to recent history. Learn what Latinos brought to the valley: their celebrations, gathering places, traditions and community leaders as well as the Braceros Program, La Guadalupe Club, Cine Rio, and Mexico Cafe. n “Cast and Count”: The History of Voting: through Nov. 13: On loan from the Secretary of State’s Office of Elections, the exhibit tells the story of voting in Washington state.

CAR SHOWS CAR SHOW FOR FITNESS: The United General Fitness Center will host a car show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 27, at its facility, 1990 Hospital Drive, Sedro-Woolley.

Enjoy food and beverage booths and live music, and stay for the awards at 2 p.m.

Register a car for $20 at 8 a.m. Spectators are free. 360-856-7524.

A CLASSIC CAR CRUISE IN: San Juan Lanes Bar & Grill will host a classic car event from 5 to 8 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 2, at 2821 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Free admission. 360-293-5185 or sanjuanlanes.com.

SEVENTH ANNUAL CAR SHOW: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, Stanwood Community and Senior Center, 7430 276th St NW, Stanwood.

Food booths, raffles and more. Free. 360-6297403 or stanwoodseniorcenter.org.

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OUT & ABOUT FESTIVALS SKAGIT RIVER SALMON FESTIVAL: Celebrate the Skagit River and the return of the salmon from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

10, at the Swinomish Casino and Lodge Waterfront Park, 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes.

Includes youth activities, artisans, recreational and educational booths, food booths, raptor shows, face painters, and performances by Caspar Babypants and The Paperboys.

Free. 360-336-0172 or skagitriverfest.org.

SH’BANG! 2016: 3 p.m. to midnight Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Saturday and 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday, Sept.

9-11, Lookout Arts Quarry, 246 Highway 99 N., Bellingham. Enjoy 24 bands, 43 performance acts, 15 workshops and multitudinous spectacles.

Tent-camping sites and food vendors available.

Ticket prices vary. shbangfest.com.

HARVEST MOON FESTIVAL: The Mount Vernon Downtown Association will present the second annual Harvest Moon Festival: Cider, Brews & Blues from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, on the Skagit Riverwalk in downtown Mount Vernon. Music by the Lloyd Jones Band, Stickshift Annie with Kimball and the Fugitives, and Nick Vigarino’s Back Porch Stomp. Ages 21 and older. Tickets: $20 advance, $25 at the gate.

360-336-3801 or mountvernondowntown.org.

MUSIC LA CONNER LIVE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 1 to 4 p.m. Sun-

days at Gilkey Square, corner of Morris Avenue and First Street, La Conner. Free. 360-395-8540 or laconnerlive.com. n Aug. 28: The Naughty Blokes. n Sept. 4: Janie Cribbs and the T Rust Band.

FAIRHAVEN OUTDOOR CINEMA

RIVERWALK CONCERT SERIES: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays on the Riverwalk in downtown Mount Vernon. n Aug. 25: Stacey Jones Band. n Sept. 1: Jazz Underground.

PORT OF ANACORTES SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 6 to 8 p.m. at Seafarers Memorial Park, 601 Seafarers Way, Anacortes. Free. portofanacortes.com. n Friday, Aug. 26: The Naughty Blokes.

HEART OF ANACORTES OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES: Heart of Anacortes, Fourth St. and O Ave., Anacortes. The concerts, scheduled to start at 6 p.m., will be cancelled in the case of rain. 360293-3515 or theheartofanacortes.com. n Aug. 27: Scary Monster & the Super Creeps. n Sept. 3: Nashville Northwest n Sept. 10: The Hoe and the Harrow.

STANWOOD SUMMER CONCERTS BLOCK PARTY: 2 to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Free. ci.stanwood.wa.us. n Sept. 10: Blues Playground, 270th St., Stanwood, across from the Stanwood Café.

SUNDAY JAZZ: The Hotel Bellwether’s Lighthouse Bar & Grill presents music on the Waterfront Terrace

CAMANO CENTER: Julian MacDonogh, Miles Black and a six-piece Louis Armstrong tribute band will perform from 7 to 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. $20, students free with i.d. 360-387-0222 or camanocenter.org.

MORE FUN

“The Princess Bride” will be shown at 6:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at Fairhaven Village Green, 1207 10th St., Bellingham. Come early and enjoy a selection of live music, dance and circus-style entertainment; food and drink available for purchase. Bring a blanket (chairs are not allowed on the grass). $5 admission; ages 5 and under free. fairhavenoutdoorcinema.com.

from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham. Free admission. 360-392-3100 or hotelbellwether.com. n Aug. 28: Alicia Dauber Quintet.

TUESDAY JAZZ: The Hotel Bellwether’s Lighthouse Bar & Grill presents live music from 5 to 8 p.m. at 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham. Free admission. 360-392-3100 or hotelbellwether.com. n Aug. 30: Chad Petersen Trio.

WEDNESDAY ACOUSTIC: The Hotel Bellwether’s Lighthouse Bar & Grill presents live music from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham.

Free admission. 360392-3100 or hotelbellwether.com. n Aug. 31: Adrian Clarke.

THURSDAY BLUES, BREWS AND BBQ: The Hotel Bellwether’s Lighthouse Bar & Grill presents music from 6 to 9 p.m. at 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham. Free admission. 360-392-3100 or hotelbellwether.com. n Aug. 25: Gin Creek. n Sept. 1: The Atlantics. n Sept. 8: The Naughty Blokes.

OAK HARBOR MUSIC FESTIVAL: The annual event will take place Friday through Sunday, Sept. 2-4, in downtown Oak Harbor. Penguin Prison will headline the festival at 9:30 p.m.

Saturday. Enjoy music by more than 30 bands on two main stages, along with children’s activities, arts and crafts booths, food vendors and more.

Free admission. oakharborfestival.com.

DIXIE JAZZ AT THE

CONCRETE MUSEUM SUMMER EXHIBITS: The Concrete Heritage Museum, 7380 Thompson Ave., Concrete, features a variety of exhibits showing early life in and around Concrete, including logging history, a bunkhouse, blacksmith shop, concrete production, regional dam construction, outdoor machinery and more.

Noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays, through Sept. 24. 360853-8347 or concreteheritagemuseum.org.

DATE AND PAINT PARTY: Join art enthusiasts from 7 to 9 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 26, at Copia … on the Boulevard, 1174 S. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. Includes easy instruction, use of art materials, and your masterpiece on a 16x20 canvas.

Food, wine or espresso beverages served.

FILM FESTIVAL: 5Point will showcase short films of the best new sports adventure stories Aug. 25-27 at various venues in Bellingham.

Thursday’s films start at 6:30 p.m., Friday continues with a kickoff party featuring live music at 5 p.m. and films from 7 to 10 p.m., and Saturday features events and showings from 8:30 a.m. to midnight. Daytime community events also in-

clude live music, food and performances. 5pointfilm. org/bellingham.

YOUTH DYNAMICS GOLF MARATHON: Attempt to golf 100 holes of golf or disc golf in one day at the 25th annual Youth Dynamics golf marathon fundraiser from 5:40 a.m. until after 6 p.m., Monday, Aug. 29, at the Avalon Golf Links,19345 Kelleher Road, Burlington and Sedro-Woolley Disc Golf Course on 25588 Helmick Road, Sedro-Woolley.

Players should sponsor themselves for $1 per hole, and raise pledges. 360757-1337 or yd.org.

90TH ANNIVERSARY MOVIE SERIES: The Lincoln Theatre presents monthly movies to celebrate its 90th anniversary on selected Saturdays, through December, at 1712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. All films will be priced according to the year of release. 360-3368955 or lincolntheatre.org.

MOVIES IN THE PARK: Bring the whole family for a free movie under the stars at dusk at Church Creek Park, 272nd St. NW, Stanwood. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, and enjoy popcorn and concessions. 360-629-2181 or ci.stanwood.wa.us. n Aug. 25: “Toy Story.”

KIDS’ DAY: Animal Encounters introduces kids to varied animals to help reinforce positive traits such as kindness and empathy, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 5, at the Seafarers’ Memorial Park, 601 Seafarers Way, Anacortes. Other activities include face painting and a bouncy house. Free.

360-299-1822 or portofanacortes.com.

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GET INVOLVED ART REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS: The Mount Vernon Arts Commission is requesting qualifications for a “water-inspired piece of art” for the Skagit Riverwalk. Proposals should be mindful of the Skagit River’s significance to Mount Vernon and the Skagit Valley as a whole. The artwork budget is $30,000, with an additional $5,000 available for installation. Applications must be received by Sept. 14.

State artists can submit qualifications and proposals by Sept. 14 at callforentry.org.

CALL FOR ARTISTS: The Mount Vernon Downtown Association is developing a roster of artists interested in showing their art in downtown Mount Vernon galleries and businesses during First Thursday Art Walks, held through October.

The organization is seeking artisans from all media, including painters, photographers, sculptors, fabric artists and more. 360-3363801 or dep.mvda@ gmail.com.

ART WALK: The Mount Vernon Downtown Association’s next art walk will take place from 5 to 8 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 1. Various locations exhibit original works by local and regional artists on the first Thursday of each month through October. 360-336-3801 or mountvernondowntown.org.

ANACORTES ART WALK: 6 to 9 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 2. Various

downtown locations exhibit original works by local and regional artists on the first Friday of each month through October. anacortes.org.

AUDITIONS ”BOEING, BOEING”: Open auditions will be held from 1 to 3 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 27-28, at the Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE. Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. Looking for four women, ages late teens to 60s, and two men. The production will run Nov. 4-20.

360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

POSEIDON PLAYERS AND BLACK BOX: Open auditions to join the acting troupe will take place from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

10, at the Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE. Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor.

The group will perform three scripts on Nov. 26 and 27 and is looking for men and women.

360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com. ”THE HAPPY ELF”: Open auditions will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, Sept.

20-22, at the Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. The production will run Thursdays through Sundays, Nov. 25-Dec. 11. 360-354-4425 or clairevgtheatre.com.

MUSIC AUTUMN SMALLPIPES AND FIDDLE WORKSHOP: The Celtic Arts Foundation will present the sixth annual Smallpipes and Fiddle Workshop from Friday through Sunday, Sept.

30-Oct. 2, at the Littlefield Celtic Center, 1124 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon. The weekend will feature world-class musical instruction with Fred Morrison, Iain MacDonald and Troy MacGillivray, and a concert with Fred Morrison on Saturday. Ticket prices vary. 360-416-4934 or celticarts.org.

Anacortes. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. No pets.

Free. 360-293-3725 or friendsoftheacfl.org. n Senior/Adult Hike: Northwest Heart: 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Sept. 9. Explore a maze of trails in the Ace of Hearts Creek terrain.

The 1-mile hike includes some gentle hills.

BARBERSHOP HARMONY: Attend a free, no-commitment rehearsal of the AnO-Chords, a four-part barbershop harmony group. No experience necessary, no auditions required. All ages welcome. Drop in any Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Northwest Educational Service Building, 1601 R Ave., Anacortes.

Rides available. Bob Lundquist, 360-9415733 or svenbob@ cheerful.com.

FIX-IT DAYS: Specialists mend broken appliances, lamps that need attention or chipped items from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the last Saturday of each month, at the Anacortes Farmers Market, the Depot, 611 R Ave., Anacortes.

Donations for repairs benefit the Deception Pass Park Foundation.

Call if you need pick-up arrangements. 360-6753767 or deceptionpassfoundation.org.

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

360-630-1156.

SHELTER BAY CHORUS: Practices are held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Thursdays at the Shelter Bay Clubhouse, 1000 Shoshone Drive, La Conner. New members welcome. No need to be a Shelter Bay resident.

360-223-3230.

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

FIDALGO BAY DAY: Skagit Marine Resources Committee will sponsor an event to increase public awareness of the marine environment and foster environmental stewardship from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Fidalgo Bay RV Resort, 4701 Fidalgo Bay Road, Anacortes.

Enjoy interactive displays, kid-friendly activities, games, crafts, Samish canoe rides, complimentary seafood samples, a Samish nohost salmon barbecue and more. Free admission. 360-416-1400 or skagitmrc.org.

VANCOUVER RIDE TO CONQUER CANCER: Take a 200- or 300mile bike ride to raise money to fight cancer, starting at 7 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug.

27-28, at the Cloverdale Rodeo & Exhibition Fairgrounds, 17798 62 Ave., Surrey, B.C. The ride continues through the foothills of Western Washington, traveling through Skagit County, and ends in Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy. NE, Redmond. Pledges and donations benefit the BC Cancer Foundation.

Registration fees vary.

888-771-2453 or conquercancer.ca. Volunteers and crew members are needed to help.

KIDS 2 CAMP BENEFIT RUN: The Kids 2 Camp Run will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at Warm Beach Camp, 20800 Marine Drive, Stanwood. The family-friendly run/walk features 10K, 5K, and 1-mile courses through Warm Beach Camp and Conference Center grounds. Packet pickup begins at 7 a.m. Lunch will be available for purchase at 11 a.m. Proceeds benefit camping opportunities for children and teens. $30 for 10K, $25 for 5K, $10 for 1-mile fun run for ages 5-12. 1-800-228-6724 or warmbeach.com.

“RUN TO FIGHT BLINDNESS”: Cascadia Eye will sponsor a 5k/10k run through scenic Anacortes to benefit Eyewitness Missions at 9 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, starting at its office, 1110 12th St., Anacortes. Proceeds benefit Eyewitness Missions, a nonprofit that provides eye care and surgery to underserved populations. $30 preregistration, $35 day of run.

Children under 10 free.

Register at any Cascadia Eye location or contact

360-416-6735 or cascadiaeye.com.

YOUTH DYNAMICS GOLF MARATHON: Attempt to golf 100 holes of golf or disc golf in one day at the 25th annual Youth Dynamics golf marathon fundraiser, from 5:40 a.m. until after 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 29, at the Avalon Golf Links, 19345 Kelleher Road, Burlington and Sedro-Woolley Disc Golf Course on 25588 Helmick Road, Sedro-Woolley. Proceeds benefit Youth Dynamics, a local Christian nonprofit for teens. Players should sponsor themselves for $1 per hole, and raise pledges. 360- 757-1337 or yd.org.

DOG ADOPTIONS: Saving Pets One at a Time (S.P.O.T.) will hold a dog adoption event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

3, at its facility at 830 S. Spruce St., Burlington. S.P.O.T requests donations of canned kitten and cat food.

For more information, contact Carolyn at 360391-4744 or savingpetsoneatatime.org.

TRAIL BUILDERS: Mount Vernon Trail Builders seeks volunteers to help with trail building and maintenance at Little Mountain Park in Mount Vernon. Work sessions are held from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays, rain or shine. Lunch, snacks, tools and training are provided. For information, call Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation at 360-336-6215 or visit mountvernontrailbuilders.com. Next up: Sept. 10 and 24.

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How Netflix, Amazon and other streaming services are revolutionizing movies

By COLIN COVERT Star Tribune (Minneapolis)

Back when Netflix simply delivered mail-order DVDs, it was still called Netflix, anticipating the day when it would be a big internet presence. The name also forecast its plan to expand into original movies, drawing the kind of premium audiences the company wanted to attract.

That day has arrived.

Last October, the well-received Idris Elba war drama “Beasts of No Nation” became the streaming service’s first theatrical release. In February, “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny” arrived as the first feature film to premiere on Netflix and in theaters — cementing the company’s status as a significant force in Hollywood.

Even if they are expensive to produce, such original productions are valuable to its customers, creating what Netflix chief content officer Ted Sarandos has called “a halo effect on the brand.”

That scheme, shared by other streaming services, is disrupting brick-andmortar cinemas, stimulating the cultural life of the film industry and drawing viewers to watch movies across multiple media.

It’s a trend with benefits, but also one that raises questions about the art of cinema.

Does it matter if a movie arrives in different formats? Can it still be considered a traditional movie if it never appears in theaters? The answer

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— from streaming giants, Hollywood heavyweights and growing internet audiences — is “yes.”

We are entering an era when movies created for the small screen are closer to traditional films, unlike the old network movies of the week — those insipid productions featuring familiar melodramatic plots or rose-tinted soft-tissue Hallmark Hall of Fame weepers.

It’s the content, not the platform, that matters most in today’s market.

Still, Amazon Studios shares the Netflix game plan to gobble up the world of theatrical films.

The digital juggernauts are aiming to become theatrical tastemakers with the sort of quality work that makes people binge-watch TV shows. Because if there’s one thing tech companies know how to do, it’s read our data and fill our queue with stuff we’re looking for.

Each aims to entertain almost everybody by making films for a wide variety of appetites and audiences, a return to the bygone era of going to the movies

eagerly and having no idea what you were going to see. Netflix is producing upcoming theatrical features starring Brad Pitt (“War Machine,” an edgy satire of the U.S. effort to control Afghanistan) and Will Smith (a new cop thriller). And it’s halfway through a four-comedy deal with Adam Sandler — the first two releases, “The Ridiculous 6” and “The Do-Over,” being online only.

For alt-studios such as Netflix and Amazon, there is no guarantee that releasing their movies in theaters will succeed long-term. Small screen influencer HBO pioneered that approach, but ran into problems.

“It didn’t work,” said HBO vice president Jeff Cusson. “HBO explored this base about 10 years ago but chose to keep the films for their service alone and not pursue theatrical distribution.”

The company, which has also expanded into the streaming market with HBO Now, still theatrically releases documentaries to support the filmmakers’ Oscar campaigns.

Oprah Winfrey’s upcoming starring role in the fact-based medical drama “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” might have drawn her fans into theaters, but HBO is producing it to pull them directly online.

Amazon, on the other hand, seems committed to theatrical releases, picking up offbeat movies from beloved indie directors Spike Lee, Terry Gilliam, Jim Jarmusch, Woody Allen and Park Chan-wook.

The studio flexed its muscle at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, presenting five new films. Amazon and Netflix each acquired distribution rights to half a dozen high-profile indie titles at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.

Netflix entered a bidding war battle royal there with five other studios for Nate Parker’s Oscar-buzzed slavery drama “The Birth of a Nation,” which ultimately went to Fox Searchlight for a record $17 million.

The blueprint, said veteran movie producer Ted Hope, who now heads Amazon’s film arm, is to create ways to exploit movies, which “have always been an excuse to sell popcorn.” At Amazon, Hope told Variety, CEO Jeff Bezos declares, “We make movies to sell shoes.

The movies are essentially advertising for the platform” and its broad-based e-commerce, entertaining users with the same commitment to customer satisfaction, broad inventory and low expenditures, selling less costly, more meaningful films.

These streaming powerhouses are not merely challenging each other; they’re raising the stakes for century-old Hollywood studios as well.

The majors increasingly rely on a pool of fewer, but larger, hits. Disney is home to the near-endless Marvel films, Warner Bros. to the relentless DC Comics universe, Paramount to “Transformers.”

But that megabudget blockbuster approach seems to be fading. For the fifth year in a row, U.S.

box office demand has declined as stay-at-home adult movie lovers are ignored in favor of under-30 moviegoers. After a strong Aug. 5 opening that smashed the domestic box office record, “Suicide Squad” divebombed 41 percent the next day.

Perhaps that drop-off persuaded Lionsgate to premiere the fourth and final installment of its “Divergent” series not in theaters but online.

The studios’ narrowing focus on the lowest common denominator has sent more filmmakers (especially screenwriters) to streaming and cable, alternatives widely praised as offering a golden age of creativity. Some industry commentators liken Hollywood’s current state to the model of the hedgehog and the fox. Once a “fox,” adaptable and adept at many things, the industry has become a “hedgehog,” good at only one thing: making franchise reboots.

With the arrival of the studios’ online rivals, the game has changed.

Another analogy: Perhaps we are observing the evolutionary battle between giant, dominant, highly visible dinosaurs and the fast, clever, inventive little mammals that replaced them.

That echoes the sort of management Steve Jobs applied when he acquired a start-up animation house called Pixar to make the first computer-animated feature film. When “Toy Story” became a huge hit, rather than ordering Pixar to speed ahead and churn out several CGI films a year, Jobs let the

film company maintain a relative snail’s pace, ensuring a slow but steady stream of superlative, award-winning movies.

That kind of creative encouragement has been largely dropped by hit-centric film studios, leaving deep-pocketed online streamers to pick up the slack.

Steven Spielberg revealed six months after the release of his superb 2012 historical drama “Lincoln” that it had been “this close” to opening on HBO instead of in theaters.

When a titan like Spielberg moves from the silver screen to the home screen, times are changing.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area Aug. 25 - Sept. 4 Thursday.25

Saturday.3

THEATER Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead (preview performance): 8 p.m., Bellingham Circus Guild, 1401 Sixth St., Bellingham. $10. 360-3053524 or idiomtheater.com.

THEATER Fringe Drama: “Recent Tragic Events,” 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $10. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead”: 8 p.m., Bellingham Circus Guild, 1401 Sixth St., Bellingham. $15.

360-305-3524 or idiomtheater.com.

MUSIC Stacey Jones Band: 6 p.m., Riverwalk, downtown Mount Vernon. Free.

360-424-6237 or mountvernonchamber.com.

MUSIC Nashville Northwest: 6 p.m., Heart of Anacortes, Fourth Street and O Avenue, Anacortes. 360-293-3515 or theheartofanacortes.com.

Gin Creek: 6 p.m., Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham. Free admission. 360-392-3100 or hotelbellwether.com.

Sunday.4

Friday.26 THEATER Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead (opening reception): 8 p.m., Bellingham Circus Guild, 1401 Sixth St., Bellingham. $25. 360-3053524 or idiomtheater.com.

MUSIC The Naughty Blokes: 6 p.m., Seafarers Memorial Park, 601 Seafarers Way, Anacortes. Free. portofanacortes.com.

Small Medium at Large: 7 to 9 p.m., Burlington Visitor Center, 520 E. Fairhaven Ave., Burlington. Free. burlington-chamber.com.

Saturday.27 THEATER Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead”: 8 p.m., Bellingham Circus Guild, 1401 Sixth St., Bellingham. $15.

360-305-3524 or idiomtheater.com.

MUSIC Benefit Concert for Toys for Tots: Leroy Bell and his only friends, 5 p.m., Eagle Haven Winery, 8243 Sims Road, Sedro-Woolley. $8-10. 360-856-6248 or eaglehavenwinery.com.

Tribute to Prince and David Bowie: Scary Monster and the Super Creeps, 5 to 8 p.m., Heart of Anacortes, Fourth Street and O Avenue, Anacortes. Suggested donation $12, under age 12 free. 360-293-3515 or theheartofanacortes.com.

THURSDAY.25

STACEY JONES BAND 6 p.m., Riverwalk, downtown Mount Vernon. Free. 360-424-6237 or mountvernonchamber. com.

Sunday.28

Thursday.1

MUSIC The Naughty Blokes: 1 to 4 p.m., Gilkey Square, Morris Avenue and First Street, La Conner. Free. 360-3958540 or laconnerlive.com.

THEATER Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead”: 8 p.m., Bellingham Circus Guild, 1401 Sixth St., Bellingham. $15.

360-305-3524 or idiomtheater.com.

Alicia Dauber Quintet: 4:30 p.m., Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham. 360-392-3100 or hotelbellwether.com.

MUSIC Jazz Underground: 6 p.m., Riverwalk, downtown Mount Vernon. Free.

360-424-6237 or mountvernonchamber.com.

Tuesday.30 MUSIC Chad Petersen Trio: 5 p.m., Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham. 360-392-3100 or hotelbellwether. com.

Wednesday.31 MUSIC Adrian Clarke: 5 p.m., Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham.

360-392-3100 or hotelbellwether.com.

The Atlantics: 6 p.m., Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham.

Free admission. 360-392-3100 or hotelbellwether.com.

Friday.2 THEATER Fringe Drama: “Recent Tragic Events,” 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $10. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead”: 8 p.m., Bellingham Circus Guild, 1401 Sixth St., Bellingham. $15.

360-305-3524 or idiomtheater.com.

MUSIC Janie Cribbs and the T Rust Band: 1 to 4 p.m., Gilkey Square, Morris Avenue and First Street, La Conner.

Free. 360-395-8540 or laconnerlive. com.

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TUNING UP Playing at area venues Aug. 25 - Sept. 1 Thursday.25

AuzSantiago Birthday Bash: Diarrhea Planet, Manatee Commune, Ca$h Bandicoot, Moorea Masa: 9:30 p.m., Wild Buffalo House, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. $5. wildbuffalo.net.

Sunday.28

Joe Stanton: 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

Washington Blues Society: noon to 6 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $5 donation, kids free. 360-445-3000.

Chuck Dingee: 8 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360766-6266.

Orville Johnson Band: 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-766-6266.

The Crow Quill Night Owls, Deakin Hicks, Bastet Baladi Belly Dancers: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $10. 360-778-1067.

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

FRIDAY.26

RB Stone with the DRUMMERBOY Band: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $10.

360-445-3000.

Dana Osborn Band: 9 p.m., Swinomish Casino & Lodge, 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes.

888-288-8883. or swinomishcasinoandlodge. com.

Blake Angelos: 6 p.m., Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham. 360-3923100 or hotelbellwether. com.

Bailey Martinet: 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner.

360-399-1805.

Friday.26

Little Mountain: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360422-6411.

Jessica Lynne: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino & Resort, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. 877-2752448.

Foxx Bodies, Tin Foil Cat, The Second Hand Suits: 9:30 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $6. 360-778-1067.

Naughty Blokes: 6 to 8 p.m., Seafarers’ Memorial Park, 601 Seafarers Way, Anacortes. portofanacortes.com.

TUESDAY.30 TRISH HATLEY 6 to 8:30 p.m., Farmhouse Restaurant, 13724 La Conner Whitney Road, Mount Vernon. 360-4464411 or thefarmhouserestaurant.net

Good Vibrations: 7 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. Members and signed-in guests only.

360-848-8882.

Sky Colony, Lizzie Weber: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $7. 360-445-3000.

Tuesday.30 NAUGHTY BLOKES 6 to 8 p.m., Seafarers’ Memorial Park, 601 Seafarers Way, Anacortes. portofanacortes.com.

Argo and Star Go Country: 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805.

Chris Eger (solo acoustic): 8 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360766-6330.

Saturday.27

Little Mountain: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360422-6411.

Yogoman: 8:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-766-6266.

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

Dana Osborn Band: 9 p.m., Swinomish Casino & Lodge, 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes. 888-288-8883. or swinomishcasinoandlodge.com.

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

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

Scary Monster & The Super Creeps: 6 to 8 p.m., The Heart of Anacortes, Fourth Street and O Avenue, Anacortes. $8, free for ages 11 and younger.

Margaret Wilder Band: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-7553956.360-293-3515.

Ann ‘N Dean: 6 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. Members and signed-in guests only. 360-848-8882.

Market Street Dixieland Jazz Band: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $10.

360-445-3000.

Kristie Devries: 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner.

360-399-1805.

Blake Angelos: 6 p.m., Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham. 360-3923100 or hotelbellwether. com.

Jerry Garcia Celebration, The Andy Coe Band: 9:30 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. $5. wildbuffalo.net.

B.L.A.M. Show: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $7. 360778-1067.

Doug Williams: 7 p.m., Port Gardner Bay Winery, 2802 Rockefeller Ave, Everett.

425-339-0293 or portgardnerbaywinery.com.

Trish Hatley: 6 to 8:30 p.m., Farmhouse Restaurant, 13724 La Conner Whitney Road, Mount Vernon. 360446-4411 or thefarmhouserestaurant.net.

Wednesday.31 Swingnuts: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

Thursday.1

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis: 9 p.m., Wild Buffalo House, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. $20. wildbuffalo.net.

Scratchdog Stringband (rockgrass): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $7. 360445-3000.

Christina Thompson: 6 p.m., The Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley.

360-982-2649.

Charlie Hodge: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-5881720.

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HOT TICKETS LEE RITENOUR AND DAVE GRUSIN: Through Aug. 28, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-4419729 or jazzalley.com.

ZAKK WYLDE: Aug. 26, The Showbox SODO, Seattle. 888-929-7849 axs. com or stubhub.com.

PARQUET COURTS: The Showbox SODO, Seattle. 888-929-7849 axs. com or stubhub.com.

STEVE MILLER BAND: Aug. 26-27, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

I LOVE THE 90S: Aug. 27, Marymoor Park, Redmond, 888-929-7849 axs. com or stubhub.com.

DRIVE LIKE JEHU: Aug. 27, The Showbox, Seattle.

888-929-7849 axs.com or stubhub.com.

5 SECONDS OF SUMMER: Aug. 28, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

PAT BENATAR, NEIL GIRALDO: Aug. 29, Evergreen State Fair, Grandstand, Monroe. 800-5143849 or evergreenfair.org.

HUNTER HAYES: Aug. 30, Evergreen State Fair, Grandstand, Monroe. 800-5143849 or evergreenfair.org.

JA RULE AND ASHANTI: Aug. 30, The Showbox, Seattle. 888-929-7849 axs. com or stubhub.com.

OTIS TAYLOR: Aug. 3031, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

SKY, ROSS FROM MORCHEEBA: Aug. 31, The Showbox, Seattle.

888-929-7849 axs.com or stubhub.com.

THEORY OF A DEAD MAN: Aug. 31, Evergreen State Fair, Monroe. 800514-3849 or evergreenfair.org.

OLD DOMINION WITH LOCASH: Sept. 1, Evergreen State Fair, Grandstand, Monroe. 800-5143849 or evergreenfair.org.

DURAN DURAN: Sept.

1, Xfinity Arena, Everett.

866-332-8499 or livenation.com.

NEED TO BREATHE: Sept. 1, Marymoor Park, Redmond, 888-929-7849 axs.com or stubhub.com.

KEIKO MATSUI: Sept.

1-4, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

JEREMY CAMP AND MERCYME: Sept. 2, Evergreen State Fair, Grandstand, Monroe. 800-5143849 or evergreenfair.org.

BAYSIDE: Sept. 2, The Showbox, Seattle.

888-929-7849 axs.com or stubhub.com.

J. COLE, BAS: Sept. 2, Washington State Fair, Puyallup. 888-559-FAIR (3247) or tickets.thefair.com.

SNOOP DOGG AND WIZ KHALIFA — THE HIGH ROAD SUMMER TOUR: Sept. 2, White River Amphitheater, Auburn.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

FRANKIE VALLI AND THE FOUR SEASONS: Sept. 2, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

DAVE MATTHEWS BAND: Sept. 2-4, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. davematthewsband.com.

COUNTING CROWS AND ROB THOMAS: Sept.

3, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800745-3000 or ticketmaster. com.

KID ROCK, UNCLE KRACKER: Sept. 3, Washington State Fair, Puyallup. 888-559-FAIR (3247) or tickets.thefair.com.

DANA CARVEY: Sept.

3, Tulalip Casino Amphitheatre, Tulalip. 888-2721111 or tulalipresortcasino.com.

TIM MCGRAW: Sept. 4, Washington State Fair, Puyallup. 888-559-FAIR (3247) or tickets.thefair.com.

CHRIS ISAAK: Sept.

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DAVE MATTHEWS BAND Sept. 2-4, Gorge Amphitheatre, George.

4, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800745-3000 or ticketmaster. com.

RAY MONTAGNE: Sept.

5, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800745-3000 or ticketmaster. com.

VOLBEAT: Sept. 5, WaMu Theater, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

A1A: JIMMY BUFFET TRIBUTE: Sept. 5, Washington State Fair, Puyallup.

888-559-FAIR (3247) or tickets.thefair.com.

JOURNEYS: Sept. 6, The Showbox SODO, Seattle.

888-929-7849 axs.com or stubhub.com.

TOWER OF POWER: Sept. 9-10: Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-4419729 or jazzalley.com.

GAD ELMALEH: Sept.

7, Benaroya Hall, Seattle.

866-833-4747 or seattlesymphony.org.

CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVISITED: Sept.

7, Washington State Fair, Puyallup. 888-559-FAIR (3247) or tickets.thefair. com.

SWANS WITH BABY DEE: Sept. 7, The Showbox, Seattle. 888-929-7849 axs.com or stubhub.com.

CARRIE UNDERWOOD: Sept. 8, KeyArena, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com.

SMASHMOUTH: Sept.

8, Washington State Fair, Puyallup. 888-559-FAIR (3247) or tickets.thefair. com.

JAKE BUGG: Sept. 8, The Showbox, Seattle.

888-929-7849 axs.com or stubhub.com.

DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES: Sept. 9, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

THOMPSON SQUARE DANCIN IN THE DIRT PARTY: Sept. 9, Washington State Fair, Puyallup.

888-559-FAIR (3247) or tickets.thefair.com.

BOYCE AVENUE: Sept.

9, The Showbox SODO, Seattle. 888-929-7849 axs. com or stubhub.com.

COONE: Sept. 10, The Showbox SODO, Seattle.

888-929-7849 axs.com or stubhub.com.

PROPHETS OF RAGE: Sept. 10, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

CHRIS JANSON SQUARE DANCIN IN THE DIRT PARTY: Sept. 10, Washington State Fair, Puyallup. 888-559-FAIR (3247) or tickets.thefair. com.

JOE WALSH: Sept. 10, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800745-3000 or ticketmaster. com.

NEARLY DAN: Sept.

11, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

FOR KING AND COUNTRY, MATT MAHER SQUARE DANCIN IN THE DIRT PARTY: Sept. 12, Washington State Fair, Puyallup. 888-559-FAIR (3247) or tickets.thefair. com.

AUTUMN MELODY: Sept. 12, Benaroya Hall, Seattle. 866-833-4747 or seattlesymphony.org.

BILLY BOB THORNTON AND THE BOXMASTERS: Sept. 12, Loco Billys, Stanwood. $45-95. 425-7375144 or 360-629-6500.

FIFTH HARMONY: Sept. 13, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

COHEED AND CAMBRIA: Sept. 13, The Showbox SODO, Seattle.

888-929-7849 axs.com or stubhub.com.

SILK ROAD MELODY: Sept. 13, Benaroya Hall, Seattle. 866-833-4747 or seattlesymphony.org.

JOEY ALEXANDER TRIO: Sept. 13-14, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle.

206-441-9729 or jazzalley. com.

DNCE, LUNCHMONEY LEWIS: Sept. 14, Washington State Fair, Puyallup.

888-559-FAIR (3247) or tickets.thefair.com.

TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND: Sept. 14, McCaw Hall, Seattle. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

TALL HEIGHTS: Sept.

15, Sunset Tavern, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

X AMBASSADORS, RACHEL PLATTEN: Sept.

15, Washington State Fair, Puyallup. 888-559-FAIR (3247) or tickets.thefair. com.

ATMOSPHERE: Sept.

15, The Showbox SODO, Seattle. 888-929-7849 axs. com or stubhub.com.

KARRIN ALLYSON:

Sept. 15-18, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

BONNIE RAITT: Sept.

16, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800745-3000 or ticketmaster. com.

CHARLIE WILSON, JOE: Sept. 16, Washington State Fair, Puyallup. 888559-FAIR (3247) or tickets. thefair.com.

DRAKE WITH SPECIAL GUESTS: Sept. 16, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

PAM TILLIS AND LORRIE MORGAN: Sept.

16-17, Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Bow. 877-2752448 or theskagit.com.

ALAN JACKSON: Sept.

17, Washington State Fair, Puyallup. 888-559-FAIR (3247) or tickets.thefair. com.

BLINK-182 WITH A DAY TO REMEMBER AND ALL AMERICAN REJECTS: Sept. 17, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

MAGNIFIQUE: with Kaskade, Chromeo, Duke Dumont & more: Sept.

17, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

THRICE: Sept. 17, The Showbox SODO, Seattle.

888-929-7849 axs.com or stubhub.com.

MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER: Sept. 18, The Neptune Theatre, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

THE ODDBALL COMEDY & CURIOSITY FESTIVAL 2016: Sept. 18, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

TEARS FOR FEARS: Sept. 18, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

— For complete listings, visit goskagit.com and click on “Entertainment”

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TRAVEL

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Local travel briefs

5 reasons to make family travel more of a priority

By LYNN O’ROURKE HAYES The Dallas Morning News

Whether you take advantage of last-minute travel deals or organize a shared experience, make a family trip a top priority. Here are five reasons to plan now.

1. Time is of the essence: Sure, things are heating up at the office.

Deadlines loom. Projects are underway. And of course, the family budget may be stressing the seams. But what could be more important than time away with the ones you love? Your plans need not be elaborate. Consider nearby festivals, camping, house trading, hiking or biking trips. koa.com 2. Things change: Kids grow up. Cousins move away. Grandparents age. Before you know it, that family reunion that sounds like fun? No longer appealing. The lake you long to fish? Too late in the season. The resort that has captured your attention? It’s full. Make plans now to capture the memories unique to

this era in your family’s evolution. gunflint.com 3. There is always something to learn: Do your kids yearn to learn to surf or sail? To know more about space?

Or science? Do they love art? Or are they eager to fly-fish? Perhaps they want to know more about their own family history and the places that forged the bonds of your clan.

Whether you opt for magnificent museums or nature’s classroom, give them the gift of knowledge by taking advantage of their current curiosity. Who knows where it will lead? si.edu; visitmt.com; nps.gov 4. Create a “first” memory: Many adults can readily recall a “first” they experienced while on vacation with their own families: a first glimpse of the Grand Canyon, the towering skyline of New York City, the White House or the pounding surf of the Pacific. Often, that moment will be recalled as life changing.

Consider sharing such a moment with your own children. Talk about

Web Buzz Name: Turo, turo.com What it does: Allows drivers to rent their car or rent someone else’s car for fun and profit.

What’s hot: Tesla Model X. Maserati GranTurismo Convertible. Aston Martin V8 Vantage. Those are just a few of the cars for rent on the “Elite in Los Angeles” board, but it’s not all about expensive cars. If you’re looking for adventure, consider tapping the filters to fill your needs. I found a 2014 Jeep Wrangler in Denver with built-in navigation, Bluetooth audio streaming and a bike or ski rack (additional). Prices were reasonable: The Jeep was $99 a day, with discounts up to 10 percent per week or up to 18 percent per month. If you want to list your car, Turo will set its rental price based on location, market value, time of year, etc., or you can do it yourself.

What’s not: When you open the app there is a beguiling picture of a pop-up van with the prompt “Start your adventure.” But once I signed up (free), logged in and started searching I didn’t know how to find a pop-up camper. Maybe I was looking in the wrong cities. (I searched San Diego, Los Angeles and Palm Springs.)

— Jen Leo, Los Angeles Times

it. See what renders a sparkle in their eyes.

Then make it happen. colorado.com; visitarizona.com 5. Share an experience: Shared experiences make for powerful memories. Consider changing someone else’s life through a volunteer vacation. Take on a challenge together like running or walking in a 10K in a neighboring town.

Horseback into the backcountry. Plan to raft a river or paddle a canoe through a wilderness area. Travel the Oregon Trail or explore Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail and spend time talking about what it means. bwca.com; virginia. org — Lynn O’Rourke Hayes is the editor of FamilyTravel.com. Email: lohayes@familytravel. com.

SISTER CITIES PRESENTATION: The Anacortes Sister Cities Association invites the public to its next meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes.

Sam D’Amelio, Anacortes High School graduate and current Whitworth University student, will discuss his recent trip to Ireland, where he participated in a university course called “Peace & Conflict in Ireland.” Students explored the historical, political and religious roots of troubles in Northern Ireland as well as prospects for peace in the region. Free.

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SALMON DINNER SAIL: Join the Schooner Zodiac, a classic 1920s sailing yacht, for a three-hour excursion from 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays, through Sept. 2, departing from the Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 355 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $79 adults, $59 children. For reservations: 206-719-7622 or schoonerzodiac.com.

WHATCOM MUSEUM HISTORY SUNSET CRUISES: The final summer history cruise on Bellingham Bay will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 30. Boarding will begin at 6:15 p.m., departing from the Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 355 Harris Ave., Bellingham.

Ticket prices vary. 800-838-3006, ext. 1, or brownpapertickets.com.

HARVEST DINNER 2016: 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, North Cascades Environmental Learning Center, 1940 Diablo Dam Road, Diablo. Join the North Cascades Institute for a feast featuring local harvest to showcase the bounty of the foodshed, with an emphasis on local growers and producers in Skagit and Whatcom counties, followed by an evening presentation on the glaciers of the North Cascades with National Park Service geologist Jon Riedel and photographer John Scurlock. Overnight lodgings are available for an extra fee. $60. ncascades.org.

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

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

OAK HARBOR DAY TRIPS: The Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St., offers day trips for members. 360-279-4587.

ESCORTED TOURS: The Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St., has these trips planned: South Dakota, Sept. 4-10; Legendary Waterways of Europe, Budapest to Amsterdam, Oct. 12-27. 360-279-4580.

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MUSIC

The Go-Go’s bidding farewell to touring

By CHRISSIE DICKINSON Chicago Tribune

Few bands lit up the early 1980s like The Go-Go’s. The all-female band’s hits have endured as shiny pop-rock nuggets that exemplify the best of the new wave era.

After a 38-year career of highs, lows, breakups and reunions, the Go-Go’s are now calling it a day as a touring act with a monthlong string of farewell shows.

“We’re excited about going out,” guitarist Charlotte Caffey says. “We’ve always had the best fans and we’ve put together the best set list.”

The shows will feature four of five members of the band’s classic lineup. Caffey will be joined by singer Belinda Carlisle, guitarist and singer Jane Wiedlin and drummer Gina Schock. (Bass player Kathy Valentine left the band in an acrimonious split in 2013).

Caffey says this tour signals the end of The Go-Go’s run as a touring act, but not the band itself. She holds out the possibility that the group might play certain shows down the road, including charity benefits. But for now, this is the last chance fans have to catch the band in all its big stage-touring glory, performing signature cuts “We Got the Beat” and “Our Lips Are Sealed.”

Formed in Los Angeles in 1978, the band signed to I.R.S. Records and released its debut “Beauty and the Beat” in 1981.

The album spent six weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard charts and sold 2 million copies. The band was nominated for a Grammy Award and became a darling of the then-fledgling music video cable channel MTV. Caffey called recently to talk about The Go-Go’s last hurrah on the road. This is an edited transcript.

Q: The Go-Go’s originally planned to do a final tour in 2010 but that was postponed.

What made you decide that

THE GO GO’S VIA TNS

The Go-Go’s, who lit up the early 1980s like few bands did, are quitting as a touring act after 38 years.

now was the right time for a send-off?

A: We had been talking for a while about when we would stop the touring. In 2010 Jane had a hiking accident and she busted both of her knees, so that put the kibosh on a (farewell tour) back then. This time it just felt right.

Personally, I could probably tour for a lot longer, but I respect other people’s wishes. It’s fine.

Q: What is your approach to playing these final shows?

A: I will be even more in the moment, really soaking it in and appreciating it. Not that I normally don’t, but this will be more enhanced.

Q: How did you come to join The Go-Go’s in the beginning?

A: Belinda and Jane started talking about putting a band together in April of 1978. I met Belinda backstage at the (West Hollywood punk club) the Starwood and she asked me to join. I went to England for a month, came back and we all started together.

Q: The Go-Go’s were part of the early LA punk scene. What are your main memories of that notable community of musicians?

A: Jane and I just wrote chapters

in John Doe’s book “Under the Big Black Sun: A Personal History of L.A. Punk.” John had a number of people write their stories. It was an extraordinary scene. It was a really cool hotbed of creativity. Everyone was expressing themselves.

Q: Before The Go-Go’s big commercial breakthrough with “Beauty and the Beat,” the band toured England in 1980 and released an early version of the song “We Got the Beat” on Stiff Records. What was that time period like for the band?

A: We sold everything we had.

We gave up the places where we were living. We took a chance.

We had no idea what was going to happen. I had been working in a hospital for nine years. It was a good-paying job, but I thought, “If I don’t do (the music now), who knows?” I took a risk.

It was absolutely the right decision. It worked out but it was very hard. We had no money.

When (the ska band) Madness was on stage, we would eat their leftovers. But that tour showed us that we were tough and really wanted it. We were there for a couple months. We came back and that’s when Miles Copeland from I.R.S. Records saw us. At the end of the year he offered us a record deal.

REVIEWS DOLLY PARTON, “Pure and Simple” — In the ebbs and flows of her nearly lifelong career, Dolly Parton is at high tide again.

The 70-year-old is on her biggest American tour in 25 years and last year’s movie “Coat of Many Colors” drew the biggest TV audience for an original movie in five years.

So it only makes sense that the new album “Pure and Simple” is getting the biggest rollout for an album of hers in decades.

“Pure and Simple” refers both to the love songs inspired by her husband of 50 years, Carl Dean, and the style she’s recorded them. This isn’t big-production Dolly. These are songs that focus on her vocals and her storytelling, sweet, kindhearted tales that seem to belong in a simpler time.

One standout track, “Head Over High Heels,” is decidedly timely, with its reference to Adele’s makeup and its modern country production.

But “Outside Your Door” is actually even better, sounding like it came right from a ‘70s country time capsule, complete with a spoken-word bit.

Parton knows what works best for her and she’s doing it here. Pure and simple.

— Glenn Gamboa, Newsday DINOSAUR JR., “Give a Glimpse of What Yer Not” — J Mascis’ achievements go beyond training his adorable bulldog, Beefy, to be an expert skateboarder. (Watch the video for the lead single “Tiny.”) The white-haired Dinosaur Jr. leader has also managed the equally unlikely feat of continuing to make his band’s snarling guitar sound come off fresh long after its grunge-era heyday, despite — or maybe because of — taking off a full decade before 2007’s “Hand It Over.”

After 2012’s strong “I Bet on Sky,” he produces another formidable effort with “Give.”

Mascis’ drawling vocals manage to sound both perfectly

lazy, as though he could barely be bothered, and wholly committed to the punky, hippieish, Neil Young-flavored ragged glory that the Massachusetts band specialized in on muchloved efforts like 1987’s “You’re Living All Over Me” and 1991’s “Green Mind.”

It helps, of course, that along with the chemistry between Mascis and original drummer Murph, Dinosaur Jr. boasts a second top-notch songwriter and singer in bassist Lou Barlow, whose contributions, “Love Is … ” and “Left / Right,” provide high-quality changes of pace.

— Dan DeLuca, The Philadelphia Inquirer GUCCI MANE, “Everybody Looking” — Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was on an epic roll from 2005 (the release of his first album) to 2011 (the time of his last). From that point forward, the incendiary “Mouth of the South” with a raw verbal style and scorched-earth musicality found himself in a world of hurt, be it problems with drugs, Twitter wars, or the law. Incarcerated until spring, Mane — a solid influence on Migos, Waka Flocka and Young Thug — came out of stir with incendiary ideals intact and metaphoric guns blazing, and “Everybody Looking is the result.”

Entering Billboard’s charts at No. 1, with the raging “1st Day Out Tha Feds” leading the charge, “Everybody Looking” is Gucci-lite, more pop than Mane’s usually mad, mournful messiah complexities. In the loping “Back on Road” (with Drake along for the ride) and the silly, slippery “Gucci Please,” Mane goes for the gold (rather than blood) on his first album in five years. He even has a song called “Pop Music” for good measure.

But it gets only this sweet: “They know my Glocks sing my hooks and we call it pop music.” Gucci’s guns are still blazing. They just have silencers now.

— A.D. Amorosi, The Philadelphia Inquirer

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Neil Young is Rather’s guest on ‘The Big Interview’ LOS ANGELES (AP) — Neil Young is Dan Rather’s first guest for the new edition of Rather’s series, “The Big Interview.”

Young will be featured on the Sept. 13 episode on AXS TV, the cable and satellite channel said Monday. The singer-songwriter will discuss his new album, “Earth,” and topics including his childhood polio and his experience with the band Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.

Other music stars to be interviewed by Rather this season include Meat Loaf (airing Sept. 20); Martina McBride (Sept. 27); Olivia Newton-John (Oct. 4) and Michael Buble (Oct. 11).

Additional guests will be announced, AXS TV said.

A marathon of past “Big Interview” shows will air Sept. 10, including Rather’s conversations with Frankie Valli, Merle Haggard, Gene Simmons and Loretta Lynn.

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MOVIES

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MINI-REVIEWS

‘Southside with You’ a perfect look at first date of future first couple

By KATIE WALSH Tribune News Service

“Politics? Maybe,” so shrugs a young Barack Obama (Parker Sawyers) in Richard Tanne’s “Southside with You.” At the moment, he’s got more important things to focus on — namely, his companion, Michelle Robinson (Tika Sumpter) and whether they’re on a date or not.

Tanne’s film follows the first date of the future first couple. It’s a little bit about politics, but mostly just about these two remarkable people, their life stories and what they want to do in the world, which at this time is simply “more.”

As the American public has come to realize, Michelle is a star, and Sumpter plays her with both radiant grace and a determined tone in her voice, which is clipped, low and forceful.

She keeps Barack on his toes from minute one, and you can imagine she still does.

She instantly and repeatedly asserts that their afternoon together is not a date until she says it’s a date, seeing as she’s his supervisor at the law firm where he’s interning as a summer associate.

Sawyers bears more than a passing resemblance to the current commander-in-chief, especially in profile, but he avoids doing an impersonation more suited for latenight comedy. Hints of Obama’s cadence come out in Sawyer’s speaking, but he portrays the young law student as a rakish,

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Tika Sumpter and Parker Sawyers star in “Southside With You.”

swaggering work-in-progress, puffing on cigarettes, driving a beat-up Datsun with a rusted-out floor, struggling to reconcile his conflicted feelings about his father with the ambitions he holds for himself. This is not the Barack Obama we know now as our president, but the young man he once was, still learning and growing, but with his values firmly in place.

Their banter and repartee isn’t just about their hopes and dreams and light fluffy romance, but about the way that they challenge each other, in a caring way, to interrogate themselves and their patterns of thinking. Michelle is a worker and a fighter, and she always stands up for herself, quick to point out injustice and judgments. She exudes a strong

sense of self, shored up by her own determination and backbone, and she’s a formidable presence.

Barack goes toe-to-toe with the stronger, more mature woman, testing her, but he’s more of a philosopher, willing to debate for the sake of debate, observing and logically drawing conclusions.

“Southside with You” is an exceedingly pleasant film, from the 1989 radio hits to the sunny Chicago setting, as the attractive pair drifts from the Art Institute to a community meeting at organizer Barack’s old haunt, to drinks and a showing of Spike Lee’s “Do The Right Thing.”

But it’s never escapist, always rooted in the realities of their life in Chicago, and their individual experiences in the world. One

wouldn’t quite say this date movie is political, but this deeply personal portrayal of the president and first lady is inherently political — asserting their humanity and the specific life experiences that brought them to the White House.

Their lively debate inevitably makes for a few tough moments, but it’s clear that they are learning about themselves as much as each other. It’s as if they are setting, and then meeting, a standard they possibly didn’t know existed, with each challenge. It’s a demonstration of the ultimate goal for a mutually respectful partnership: They simply make each other better.

— 1:24. Rated PG-13 for brief strong language, smoking, a violent image and a drug reference. HHH (out of four stars)

Compiled from news services.

Ratings are 1 to 4 stars.

“Ben-Hur” — This admittedly impressive-looking version of the fictional biblical legend often plays like the next chapter of the “Fast and Furious” franchise rather than a serious period epic. Well-intentioned efforts to achieve moving, faith-based awakenings are undercut by casually violent action sequences. Instead of having the strength of its convictions, it comes across as a film hedging its bets. Epic drama, PG-13, 125 minutes. HH “War Dogs” — Two 20-something potheads (Jonah Hill and Miles Teller) appoint themselves arms dealers and work their way up to scoring a $300 million government contract in a slick and sometimes glib but undeniably entertaining, wickedly funny and justifiably cynical satire. Comedy satire, R, 114 minutes. HHH ½ “Imperium” — We believe Daniel Radcliffe as an intense, idealistic, somewhat naive FBI agent who goes undercover as a white supremacist to infiltrate a potential domestic terrorist threat. This is a well-spun, tight thriller, thanks in no small part to Radcliffe’s excellent, sharply focused performance. Thriller, R, 108 minutes.

HHH ½ “Hell or High Water” — Veteran Texas Rangers (Jeff Bridges and Gil Birmingham) pursue bank-robbing brothers (Chris Pine and Ben Foster) in an instant classic modern-day Western, traveling down familiar roads, but always, always with a fresh and original spin. This is the best film I’ve seen so far this year. If you tell me you love movies, I can’t imagine you not wanting to see it.

Western drama, R, 102 minutes. HHHH “Sausage Party” — The raunchiest movie of the year is also one of the funniest, an animated adventure about a hot dog and other anthropomorphic grocery items learning their fate. The cursing and sexual stuff isn’t mean-spirited. It’s just ... stupid. But also pretty smart.

Animated comedy, R, 89 minutes. HHH “The Little Prince” — Jeff Bridges and Rachel McAdams lead a talented cast who lend their voices in this beautifully animated adaptation of the classic novella — with an ingenious twist. Animated adventure, PG, 108 minutes. HHH “Suicide Squad” — Writer/director David Ayer has missed a golden opportunity with a top-notch cast.

Comic book villains are tapped to do good in a film that never lives up to its DC Universe inspiration. Superhero action, PG-13, 130 minutes. HH “Jason Bourne” — At 45, Matt Damon still kicks butt in serious fashion in his fourth appearance as the tightly wound, perpetually restless and conflicted Jason Bourne. This is the best action thriller of the year so far, with a half-dozen terrific chase sequences and fight scenes. Action, PG-13, 121 minutes. HHH ½ “Tallulah” — As a drifter who kidnaps a baby on a whim and passes herself off as the infant’s mother, Ellen Page develops a beautiful, messy mother-daughter dynamic with Allison Janney as her boyfriend’s mom.

This is one of the most moving films of 2016. Every 20 minutes or so, it grabs you and puts a lump in your throat. Drama, not rated, 111 minutes. HHH ½

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MOVIES “Star Trek Beyond” — In a welcome break from all the “heaviosity” of so many recent franchise films, this whiz-bang sci-fi adventure saga plays like an extended version of one of the better episodes from the original TV series, and I mean that in the best possible way.

There’s nearly as much light comedy as gripping drama, nearly as much talk of family unity as end-of-the-world gloom and doom. HHH “Nerve” — There’s no huge onscreen spark between Emma Roberts and Dave Franco, cast as partners in a wildly popular online game in which players are rewarded for completing risky dares. The overall vibe is of a film trying too hard to be right-now relevant. Mute.

Unfollow. Block. Delete.

Log off. Thriller, PG-13, 96 minutes. HH “Bad Moms” — Written and directed by the team that penned the “Hangover” movies, “Bad Moms” had me laughing out loud even as I was cringing, thanks to some fantastically overthe-top hijinks, crass but hilarious one-liners and terrific performances from Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell and Kathryn Hahn as suburban moms taking a break from parenting and going wild.

Comedy, R, 101 minutes.

HHH “Captain Fantastic” — Viggo Mortensen stars as a well-meaning, counterculture father who takes his children to live in the woods — completely off the grid, to the point of almost no return.

When tragedy strikes, their world is upended in an offbeat drama that suffers from terminal self-satisfaction.

Drama, R, 119 minutes. HH “Wiener-Dog” — A dachshund is passed from owner to owner, acting as the conduit for what is basically a series of weird and melancholy and stinging and funny and

heartbreaking and slightly sick vignettes by writer-director Todd Solondz. Despite the pet at the center, this is strictly for adults with a strong stomach. Comedy, R, 90 minutes. HHH ½ “Ghostbusters” — This gender-swapped reboot of the classic is a ghostly, ghastly mess. Cheesy special effects, bad acting and a terrible script combine for the perfect storm. With Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones. Comedy, PG-13, 117 minutes. H “The Infiltrator” — Bryan Cranston is perfection as a real-life U.S. customs agent who goes deep undercover to infiltrate one of the biggest drug cartels in the world. A great-looking, well-paced, wickedly funny and seriously tense thriller that is one of the year’s best films. Crime thriller, R, 127 minutes. HHHH “Cell” — A mysterious signal beams through cellphones and turns texting/phoning humans into frothing-at-the-mouth zombies in this adaptation of a Stephen King novel. This is not a polished work of filmmaking, but John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson are among the uninfected, and they’re good fun. Horror, R, 98 minutes. HH “The Secret Life of Pets” — This isn’t exactly the sweet and cute and utterly kid-friendly movie you might expect it to be. Sure, there are moments of sheer exuberance and clever good fun sure to ring true with pet owners everywhere — but the film is also downright menacing at times. Animated adventure, PG, 90 minutes. HH “The BFG” — While the special effects are terrific in Steven Spielberg’s film about a 24-foot man taking an orphan into Giant Country, the film overall is painfully cutesy, silly and gross, rather

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than whimsical and funny.

Fantasy adventure, PG, 110 minutes. Fantasy adventure, PG, 110 minutes. HH “Marauders” — As violent and derivative as this noir mystery is, there’s something almost comforting about wading through the lurid muck and trying to figure out which good guys are really bad guys, and what’s up with Bruce Willis and that goatee, anyway?

Crime action, R, 107 minutes. HHH “Swiss Army Man” — One of the weirdest movies you’re going to be concerns a stranded man (Paul Dano) and the corpse (Daniel Radcliffe) he treats as a friend

and multipurpose tool. Stick with it, and it might grow on you as it grew on me — and you’ll be rewarded with maybe the best ending of any movie so far this year.

Adventure comedy, R, 95 minutes. HHH “The Legend of Tarzan” — Alexander Skarsgard manages to not look silly in the most expensive and the most epic adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ King of the Jungle. But there’s always been something a bit ridiculous about the whole Tarzan premise, and there’s very little about this film that screams, YOU GOTTA SEE THIS. Adventure, PG-13, 110 minutes. HH ½

REVIEW

‘Don’t Breathe’ is a must-see to be believed

By KATIE WALSH Tribune News Service

This year has been a banner one for excellent horror films, which seems at times appropriate, given the horrors of this calendar year — shootings, war, natural disaster, an unprecedented presidential campaign. When it feels like the world is going to hell in a handbasket, there’s catharsis to be found in a horror film where the final girl fights off the boogey man.

Add Fede Alvarez’s “Don’t Breathe” to the canon of instant-classic horror movies of 2016, joining “Green Room,” “Lights Out” and “The Conjuring 2.” Like “Lights Out,” “Don’t Breathe” revolves around an ingenious concept — a team of teen burglars robs the house of a blind man who isn’t so helpless — and like “Green Room,” it taps into devastatingly contemporary cultural undercurrents. The teen burglars live in the wasteland of a downtrodden Detroit; home invasion burglary seems like the only way out for these lower-middle class white kids.

The trio is driven by their lack of options, and as have-nots, feel somewhat justified in stealing from the haves. But there are larger motivations at stake. Rocky (Jane Levy) is desperate for an escape from her abusive mother’s house for herself and her sister. She’s backed up by her thugged-out boyfriend Money (Daniel Zovatto), and her friend

Alex (Dylan Minette), the brains of the operation, who harbors a crush on the unavailable Rocky.

It’s not long before they’re tipped off to a Gulf War vet (Steven Lang), sitting on a large cash settlement from his daughter’s wrongful death, hit by a teen driver. It’s only after they’ve set their sights on him that they discover the man is blind, but still proceed with the burglary. They’ve grossly underestimated their target, both in his physical capabilities and in his desire for retribution.

Alvarez and writer Rodo Sayagues have devised some incredibly suspenseful set pieces around the man’s blindness, which the teens attempt to exploit in order to escape the house and make off with the dough. But he’s battened down the hatches on his dark, crumbling home, knows every floorboard creak and is unwilling to part with his goods — or let any deed go unpunished.

The audience is privy to all the close brushes in tight hallways and stifled screams as the invaders attempt to hide in plain sight. We see the dilated pupils of our protagonists, bumbling sightless in a pitch black basement, the playing field leveled to their captor.

The tension never lets up, and the shocking twists in the story need to be seen to be believed.

1:28. Rated R: for terror, violence, disturbing content, and language including sexual references. HHH 1/2 (out of four stars)

E16 - Thursday, August 25, 2016

Skagit Valley Herald / goskagit.com