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Los Lobos among attractions at Stillaguamish Festival PAGE 3

ON STAGE Get your Shakespeare fix this weekend at the Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre PAGE 8

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THIS WEEKENDin the area CLASSIC CAR ‘CRUISE IN’ San Juan Lanes Bar & Grill will host a Classic Car “Cruise In” from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at 2821 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Shine up your classic ride and cruise on in. Free. 360-293-5185 or sanjuanlanes. com.

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The annual Stillaguamish Festival of the River & Pow Wow will take place Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 8-9, at River Meadows Park, 20416 Jordan Road, Arlington. Enjoy music and entertainment, arts and crafts, educational booths and activities, logging shows, pow wow and Native vendors, food, children’s activities, Saturday morning fun run and more. Scheduled performers include Los Lobos, Dusty 45s, Doctorfunk, Chris Eger Band and more on Saturday, and Thompson Square, Ben Rue, Jesse Taylor, Shelby Earl and others on Sunday; Yellowbird Dancers, Peter Ali, New Old Time Chautauqua and storytellers both days. Gates open at 10 a.m.

Picnics welcome; no alcohol allowed.

Well-behaved dogs on leash OK (bring poop bags). Free admission. Parking: $10. festivaloftheriver.com.

Endowment will present “Gypsy Jazz and Hot Club Fiddling,” a free jazz workshop for violin and guitar with members of Pearl Django, from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes.

Michael Gray and Ryan Hoffman of Pearl Django invite violinists, fiddlers and guitar players of all skill levels to attend the hands-on workshop and learn a variety of Gypsy Jazz techniques. The ability to read chord charts is helpful, but not required. Free. To register: doodle.com/y8k7ybtavnhy84pr. 360-293-1910.

BREWFEST The 13th annual Brewfest on the Skagit is set for 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, on the Riverwalk in downtown Mount Vernon.

The event will feature dozens of local craft brews; music by Moongrass, Von Stomper and Rabbit Wilde; and a variety of local food trucks.

Tickets: $20 advance, $25 day of event, includes five tastes. Scrip for additional tastes will be available at the event. Designated driver: $15, with no tastes. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre. org.

CAMANO CAR SHOW Camano Center’s 24th annual Car Show and Outdoor Market will take place from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at the center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Dozens of classic and custom cars, trucks and motorcycles will be on display, with trophies awarded in a variety of categories. The event will include market vendors, an art show, music, food, a beer garden and more.

Vehicle registration: $20. Outdoor market space: $50-$60. Free admission for spectators.

360-387-0222 or camanocenter.org.

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ARTS

All things art at annual festival

By DAVID ANDERSON @David_SVH

Anacortes will host the 54th annual Anacortes Arts Festival this weekend, featuring 280 artists booths, artist demonstrations, live music, beer gardens, food vendors, activities for kids, an ink alley and a wine tasting bar.

“This year’s festival will have 30 more booths than last year,” festival creative manager Rita James said.

“We are really excited to have a lot more artists this year, with many coming from farther away.”

The festival will cover two blocks, running up Commercial Avenue starting at 10th Street.

Stages, booths and activities will extend north to the Guemes Channel and the Port Dock Arts studio warehouse. Traffic will be blocked off during the three-day event.

Starting at the south end, off of 10th Street, visitors will find a wine tasting bar and a stage featuring jazz music. Moving north, Seventh Street will feature activities for kids with a new attraction, Ink Alley on 6th Street.

“Ink Alley features indie-crafts people that are younger and environmentally friendly,” James said.

“The art still has to pass the jury, so it’s high quality.

It’s a place for people who are starting out.”

The festival’s main stage will be located on Third Street, just south of the food vendor area. The artists demonstration area will be in front of the Arts at the Port warehouse studio and include steamroller block artists, a 3-D chalk artist and even a

Anacortes Arts Festival When: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9 Where: Commercial Avenue and adjacent streets in downtown Anacortes On the Web: ana cortesartsfestival.com

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James said all the booths will have art for sale and the event’s musical entertainers will be lively and upbeat.

Another new feature, Tide Craft, is part education and part sculpture, said festival board member Susan Parke.

Parke, formerly the director of the Museum of Northwest Art (MoNA) in La Conner from 1990 to 2007, is a member of one of four teams building sculptures made from garbage collected from area beaches.

“The intent of the project is to make people aware of the junk that is being dumped into our oceans and challenging our way of life,” Parke said.

Parke is helping build a 10-foot Orca whale sculpture using beach debris, including an old baby blanket.

Festival profits are given back to the community in the form of grants.

“The festival has given over half a million dollars to area arts organizations and schools,” Parke said. n Reporter David Anderson: danderson@skagitpublish ing.com, 360-416-2148, Twitter: @David_SVH

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OUT & ABOUT ART

CHILDREN’S ART WALK/COMMUNITY HANGLANDSCAPES: A group UP: Check out a variety of landscape show featuring artwork by local residents, artwork by Ed Kamuda, young and old, during the Gregg Laananen, Lisa GilFirst Thursday Art Walk ley, Rob Vetter and Ruthie from 5 to 8 p.m. today in V continues through Aug. downtown Mount Vernon.

30 at Smith & Vallee GalChildren’s art will be dislery, 5742 Gilkey Ave., played at Tri Dee Arts, 215 Edison.

S. First St.; Miss May’s CreThe gallery is open from ative Learning Store, 403 S. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday First St.; and Kids Stuff, 408 through Sunday. 360-7666230 or smithandvallee.com. S. First St. “The Community Hangup” featuring art submitART SHOW: Paintings ted by local residents will

by Bill Ball “Fireball” are be held at 307 S. First St. featured in an art show Attendees can vote for their through August at the favorite artwork, with the Rexville Grocery, 19271 Best Road, Mount Vernon. winner to receive a $250 People’s Choice Award.

“Fireball,” a performance More art will be on display artist with a kinetic and at participating downtown constantly evolving paintlocations. Free. 360-336ing style, experiments with 3801 or mountvernon a variety of mediums and techniques utilizing painting downtown.org. tools that he designs. The ART AT THE DEPOT: Rexville is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. 360-466-5522 Skagit Artists Together will present “ART at the Depot” or rexvillegrocery.com. during the Anacortes Arts Festival from 10 a.m. to SKAGIT VALLEY ART ESCAPE: On the first week- 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 end of each month, through p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7-9, October, the Skagit Valley Art Escape invites residents at 611 R Ave., Anacortes.

The show will feature work and out-of-area visitors by eight artists and three to experience gallery art walks, music performances, poets. An opening reception will be held during the First artist demonstrations and more at participating loca- Friday Art Walk from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7. Free. tions: skagitart.com.

Mount Vernon: 5 to 8 p.m. first Thursday.

PHOTO ENCAUSTICS: Anacortes: 6 to 9 p.m.

“Kathy Hastings: Photo first Friday.

Edison and La Conner: 5 Encaustics” will open with a reception from 6 to 9 to 8 p.m. first Saturday. p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, and continuing through Sept. 1 PLEIN AIR PAINT OUT: at Scott Milo Gallery, 420 Downtown Mount Vernon Commercial Ave., Anawill host its second Plein cortes. Hastings will show Air Paint Out during the a new collection of nautiFirst Thursday Art Walk cal work, including her sea from 3 to 7 p.m. today at various locations. Check out birds. Also showing: oils by artists in action with paints, Gerald Baron, photography crayons and pencils as they by David Lucas, acrylics by Cynthia Richardson and capture the local sights, fused glass wall pieces by including new views along Robin Larson, as well as a the Skagit River. mount selection of jewelry, glass vernondowntown.org.

through Saturday, Aug. 12-15, at the Skagit County Fairgrounds, 1410 Virginia St., Mount Vernon. Enjoy farm animals, carnival rides, live music and entertainment, children’s activities, car show, vendors and displays, food and more.

Admission: $8 adults, $6 ages 6-17 and 65 or older, $20 family, free for ages 5 and younger. One-day carnival wristbands: $30. Parking: $5.

Advance admission tickets are available for $5 (cash only) from 9 a.m. to Austin Jenckes will play Americana and country music 5 p.m. daily through Friday, Aug. 7, at the Skagit from 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday at Eagle Haven Winery, County Parks, Recreation 8243 Sims Road, Sedro-Woolley. $10 cover, $5 ages 12 and younger and wine club members. Bring a chair and Fair Administration Building, 1730 Continental or blanket for seating. 360-856-6248.

Place. Advance carnival tickets are available for $22, through Aug. 11, at Coastal work, sculptures and tables. 360-391-2691 or theshop Farm and Ranch, 2021 MarGallery hours are 10:30 conway.com. ket St. a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday 360-336-9414 or skagit through Saturday or by STANWOOD ART WALK: county.net/fair. appointment. The gallery Meet the artists and check will be open extended hours out a variety of artwork during the Anacortes Arts from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. FESTIVALS Festival, Aug. 7-9. 360-29328, at participating locations CASCADE DAYS: The 6938 or scottmilo.com. along Main Street in the annual event will begin at 9 east-end commercial district a.m. Saturday and Sunday, WEARABLE ART: “Gos- in downtown Stanwood.

Aug. 15-16, in Concrete. samer Garden: The Art of Enjoy the parade at 11 a.m.

Couture by Teri Jo SumSaturday, chain saw carvCAR SHOWS mer” will open with a ing and auction; a car show; CASCADE DAYS CAR reception from 5 to 8 p.m. pony rides; duck race; mud SHOW: Check out classic Friday, Aug. 7, and continue and custom cars, trucks and run; firemen’s muster; log through Sept. 3 at Raven show; hula hoop, chalk art more from 12:30 to 4:30 Rocks Gallery, 765 Wonn and eating contests; enterp.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at Road C-101, Greenbank. the west end of Main Street, tainment; kids’ activities 360-222-0102 or ravenrocks Concrete. Registration: $10. and more. Free. cascade gallery.com. days.com.

To enter, after the 11 a.m. parade, drive your vehicle WATERCOLORS: PaintLECTURES to the west end of Main ings by Camano Island Street and pay as you pass AND TALKS artist Bobbie Mueller through the gate. Awards will be featured in a show DROUGHT AND WATER will be announced at 4 opening with a reception CONSERVATION: Linda p.m. All registrants will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Lyshall, district manager entered into a door prize Aug. 8, at The Shop, 18623 for the San Juan Islands drawing. Free admission Main St., Conway. Painting Conservation District, for spectators. cascadedays. in watercolors since the will present “Drought and com.

1980s, Mueller has shown Water Conservation in the her work in galleries, inviSan Juan Islands” at 6:30 FAIRS tational and juried shows p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at the around greater Puget Whale Museum, 62 First St. SKAGIT COUNTY FAIR: Sound. The Shop is open N., Friday Harbor. Lyshall The annual Skagit County from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Fair will take place from 10 has more than a decade of Tuesday through Saturday. a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday experience implementing

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conservation projects and programs with state and local government. Free.

360-378-4710, ext. 30, or whalemuseum.org.

SKAGIT TOPIC: Steve Sakuma, president of Sakuma Bros. Farms, 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, Skagit County Historical Museum, 501 S. Fourth St., La Conner. Sakuma will speak about the history of Sakuma Bros. Farms — from internment to the present day.

Free with museum admission. $5 adults, $4 seniors and ages 6-12, $10 families, free for members and ages 5 and younger. 360-4663365 or skagitcounty.net/ museum.

LOCAL RADIO: “Speak Up! Speak Out!”: 8 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 9, KSVR 91.7 FM/KSVU 90.1 FM radio.

Clint Weckerly will talk with local farmer Norm Dahlstedt in the first of a six-part series examining the history of multigenerational farming traditions and the future of agriculture in Skagit County. speakupspeakoutradio.org.

GROWLER JET NOISE: “Growler Jet Noise Overhead: Will it Get Worse?” will be the topic when the Fidalgo Democrats meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes.

Cate Andrews and Marian Allen from Citizens of Ebey Reserve will give a presentation on the health effects of the Growler jet noise on humans and wildlife, and effects of future expansion. Moderated questions and comments will follow. Open to the public.

Bring a nonperishable food bank donation. For information, contact Corinne at 360-293-7114.

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OUT & ABOUT MUSIC MV SUMMER CONCERTS: The City of Mount Vernon and the Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce will host free concerts from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, July 9-Aug. 27, on the new Mount Vernon Riverwalk Plaza. Bring your lawn chairs or a blanket, a picnic supper and the whole family. 360-336-6214. Next up: Aug. 6: Stilly River Band; Aug. 13: Chris Eger Band; Aug. 20: Rabbit Wilde; n Aug. 27: Hot Damn Scandal.

BURLINGTON SUMMER NIGHTS: Check out market vendors beginning at 5 p.m. and enjoy live music from 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays, through Aug. 28, at Railroad Park in downtown Burlington. Free.

Vendor applications are available at the Burlington Chamber of Commerce, 520 E. Fairhaven Ave. 360-757-

0994. Next up: Aug. 7: Mo 14: Jessica Lynne; Aug. 21: Trouble; Aug. 14: Sky Colo- Strange Tones. ny; Aug. 21: Little Mountain Band; Aug. 28: The Naughty S-W SUMMER CONBlokes.

CERTS: Enjoy live music and more from 6 to 8 p.m.

MUSIC IN LA CONNER: Sundays at Riverfront Park, The La Conner Live! Sum- 1001 River Road, Sedromer Music Series presents Woolley. The festivities will weekly concerts every include food vendors, face Sunday in June, July and painting, circus performers August from 1 to 4 p.m. in and more. Free. For infordowntown La Conner at mation, visit portal.clubrunGilkey Square, outdoors on ner.ca/807. Next up: Aug. 9: the waterfront. Free. lacon- The Walrus; Aug. 16: Troy nerlive.com. Next up:Aug. Fair Band.

9: Preacher’s Wife; Aug. 16: Chris Eger Band; Aug. 23: SKAGIT WOODSTOCK: John Meier.

The sixth annual Skagit Woodstock Festival will FREE SUMMER CONtake place from 10:30 a.m.

CERTS: The Port of Anato 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. cortes will host a series of 15, at Edgewater Park, free outdoor concerts from 600 Behrens Millett Road, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays Mount Vernon. Enjoy music and Fridays at Seafarby The Unknown, Never ers’ Memorial Park, 601 Cry, Bucula, Troy Fair Band, Seafarers’ Way, Anacortes.

Signs of Life and Daddys 360-293-3134 or portofaGotta Girlfriend, along nacortes.org. Next up: Aug. with craft vendors, a car show, Frisbee dogs, a beer garden, food, raffles and more. $10, free for ages 12 and younger. Proceeds will benefit the Skagit Valley Hospital Cancer Care Center. facebook.com/pages/ skagit-woodstock-musicfestival/191085367615015.

bank. A music workshop will be held at 11 a.m., with performances by three bands starting at noon. $15, free for ages 15 and younger. 360-678-1912 or meerkerkgardens.org.

BLUEGRASS CONCERT: Meerkerk Gardens will host its eighth annual “Bluegrass in the Gardens” concert from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 22, at 3531 Meerkerk Lane, Green-

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MORE FUN FREE OUTDOOR MOVIES: Celebrate summer nights with free family movies under the stars on Fridays, July 31-Aug. 28, at Hillcrest or Kiwanis parks in Mount Vernon. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and a flashlight for when it’s time to leave. Movies start at dusk. Concessions will be available. No pets. For information, call Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation at 360-336-6215. Next up: Aug. 7: “Cinderella” (PG): Kiwanis Park, 500 S. 18th St. Aug. 14: “Paddington” (PG): Hillcrest Park, 1717 S. 13th St. Aug. 21: “Big Hero 6” (PG): Hillcrest Park, 1717 S. 13th St. Aug. 28: “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY” (PG): Hillcrest Park, 1717 S. 13th St.

screen at approximately 8:30 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. ci.stanwood.wa.us. Next up: Today, Aug. 6: “The Wizard of Oz”; Thursday, Aug. 20: “Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory” PIONEER PICNIC: The 111th annual Skagit County Pioneer Picnic will take place at 11 a.m. today at Pioneer Park in La Conner.

The Pioneer Association will recognize the Pioneer Family of the Year, the Wylie family of Fir Island; and the Pioneer Spirit Award will honor the late Mark Iverson.

Skagit County Historical Society and Museum staff and Skagit Valley Genealogical Society members will be on hand to answer questions about county history and genealogy.

For $12, register as a “pioneer” and receive a colorful ribbon, program, memorial pamphlet and a barbecue salmon dinner.

The business meeting will begin at 12:45 p.m. and will include elections of officers for the coming year.

The Pioneer Picnic ribbon allows free admission to the Skagit County Historical Museum through Sunday, Aug. 9. 360-466-3365 or skagitcounty.net/museum.

LOOK TO THE STARS: Join members of the Island County Astronomical Society to explore the night sky and view distant galaxies, planets and nebulas beginning at dusk Friday, Aug. 7, at Fort Nugent Park, 2075 SW Fort Nugent Road, Oak Harbor. A variety of telescopes will be available for use by attendees. Free.

The event will be canceled if cloudy. 360-679-7664 or icas-wa.webs.com.

NATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE DAY: Celebrate National Lighthouse Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Admiralty Head Lighthouse in Fort Casey Historical State Park, 1280 Engle Road, Coupeville. The celebration will feature music from the Oak Harbor High School Chorus and Root 5 Americana Band. The event will include activities for kids and interpretive beach walks from 11 a.m. to SMASH BASH: The event 2 p.m. Free. Discover Pass will be held at noon Friday, required for vehicle access Aug. 7, at OASYS, 1575 Port to the park. 360-678-1186 or Drive, Burlington. Participarks.wa.gov.

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pants can bring their electronic or other equipment to unleash their frustrations on, or use provided machines. $5 adults, children free.

Food, beverages, live music, a photo booth and arcade games will be provided. All destroyed machines will be recycled. peterc@oasysinc. com or 360-755-0309.

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PROPS, PONIES & POPPING CORKS: The Heritage Flight Museum will host a tasting event from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, at Skagit Regional Airport, 15053 Crosswind Drive, Burlington.

Enjoy music by Birdsview Bluegrass. Beer, wine, souvenir glasses and more will be available for purchase. For ages 21 and older. Tickets: $10. Proceeds will benefit the museum. 360-424-5151 or heritageflight.org.

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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK “The Divergent Series: Insurgent”: Tris continues to search for allies while being hunted. Shailene Woodley stars. Director Robert Schwentke (replacing Neil Burger, who guided the first film) mounts a couple of big action scenes.

Computer technology allows for visuals that are staggeringly amazing. There’s just nothing left when all the dust clears.

“Far from the Madding Crowd”: Carey Mulligan stars in the latest big screen version of the Thomas Hardy literary classic.

As good as the landscapes are, they pale in comparison to the sweeping emotional range Carey Mulligan brings to the story’s central heroine, Bathsheba Everdene.

With only a hint of a smile, she reveals emotional moments deep as any well. A loving glance creates mountains of emotional drama.

“Orphan Black: Season 3”: Tatiana Maslany continues to show how she is the best actor working in TV — and better than most film actors. The multiple clones she plays in this British thriller are as distinct as if multiple performers were playing the parts. The action and technical challenges got a bump this season with the addition of Ari Millen as a male clone.

“Do You Believe?”: A series of events brings a group of people together and tests their faith. Mia Sorvino stars. In a spiritual version of “Crash,” 12 people come together — each with a different level of belief.

The only common bond for them is a small wooden cross handed out to a congregation by a pastor (Ted McGinley) who realizes even he might not be living his life as a true believer.

“True Story”: Jonah Hill and James Franco — working together for the first time since the offbeat “This Is the End” — star in this story of accused killer Christian Longo (Franco), who uses the alias of New York Times writer Michael Finkel (Hill) while on the run.

“True Story” doesn’t try hard enough to be good or bad. It’s put together and presented in such a blasé manner that it ends up as simply unmemorable.

“Dora and Friends: Doggie Day”: Dora and her friends go on a “ruff” mission.

“Last Survivors”: In a barren, post-apocalyptic America, water is everything.

“The Killing”: Detectives destroy evidence that would implicate one of them as the killer.

“A Little Chaos”: Kate Winslet plays Sabine de Barra, a strong-willed landscape designer chosen to build one of the main gardens at Versailles in the court of King Louis XIV. “Murdoch Mysteries, Season 8”: Detective William Murdoch (Yannick Bis-

Upcoming movie releases Following is a partial schedule of coming movies on DVD. Release dates are subject to change: AUG. 11 Hot Pursuit Unfriended AUG. 18 Little Boy 5 to 7 Lambert & Stamp AUG. 25 Aloha Citizenfour Where Hope Grows Two Days, One Night Big Game 25: Skin Trade n Tribune News Service

son) and his friends deal with crime in turnof-the-century Toronto.

“Child 44”: Serial killer thriller set in 1953 Soviet Union. Tom Hardy stars.

“The Dead Lands”: Maori chieftain’s son must avenge his father’s murder.

“The Comeback”: Includes both seasons of the Lisa Kudrow series.

“Famous Nathan”: Documentary on Nathan Handwerker, the man behind the legendary Brooklyn eatery.

“Blackbird”: Teen struggles to be a good person while hiding a secret. Mo’Nique stars.

“When the Checks Stop Coming In”: Explores the obsession of black celebrities with the American dollar.

“Phantom Halo”: Efforts by two brothers to help their family go wrong. Rebecca Romijn stars.

“Little Loopers”: Ex-pro golfer agrees to coach youngsters.

“I Love Lucy: The Ultimate Season 2”: Includes 31 episodes of the TV series.

“Sgt. Bilko/The Phil Silvers Show — Season 3”: Includes 37 episodes of the comedy series.

“The Wild West With Ray Mears”: Ray Mears follows the route of early American pioneers.

“Flamenco, Flamenco”: The film features more than 20 of the most important international artists of our time.

“Into the Grizzly Maze”: Small-town sheriff looks to stop a killer bear.

“Rick Sebak’s Summer Fun”: Collection of documentaries that capture the spirit of a quintessential American summer.

“Black Box”: Kevin Sorbo stars in the story of a mysterious box. n Rick Bentley, The Fresno Bee

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area August 6-15

TUNING UP Playing at area venues August 6-13

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Stilly River Band: Riverwalk Summer Concert Series, 6 to 8 p.m., Mount Vernon Riverwalk, downtown Mount Vernon. Free.

THURSDAYSUNDAY.6-9 “THREE TIMES A BRIDESMAID” Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $18. 360-2936829 or acttheatre.com.

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Friday.7 MUSIC

Haynie Opry: featuring Pickled Okra, Al Ulrich, Jim Taylor and Joseph Hanson: 7 p.m., Haynie Grange Hall, 3344 Haynie Road, Blaine. $10, free for ages 12 and younger. 360-336-3321.

THEATER

“Romeo & Juliet”: Shakespeare Northwest, 7 p.m., Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre, 19299 Rexville Grange Road, Mount Vernon. $12 adults, $10 students, $35 family (two adults, two children). Tickets: brownpapertickets.com or at the gate.

206-317-3023 or shakesnw.org.

“Three Times A Bridesmaid” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $18. 360293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

Haynie Opry, featuring Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band: Haynie Grange Hall, 3344 Haynie Road, Blaine.

360-336-3321: Country gospel matinee: 3 p.m. $5; Tribute to Hank Williams: 7 p.m. $10, free for ages 12 and younger.

THEATER

“The Two Noble Kinsmen”: Shakespeare Northwest, 7 p.m., Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre, 19299 Rexville Grange Road, Mount Vernon. $12 adults, $10 students, $35 family (two adults, two children).

Tickets: brownpapertickets.com or at the gate. 206-317-3023 or shakesnw.org.

“Three Times A Bridesmaid” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $18. 360293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

Sunday.9 THEATER

“Romeo & Juliet”: Shakespeare Northwest, 4 p.m., Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre, 19299 Rexville Grange Road, Mount Vernon. $12 adults, $10 students, $35 family (two adults, two children). Tickets: brownpapertickets.com or at the gate.

206-317-3023 or shakesnw.org.

“Three Times A Bridesmaid” (comedy): 2 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918, M Ave., Anacortes. $18. 360293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

LLOYD HOOPER AND THE CASCADE RAMBLERS 6:30 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. 360-848-8882.

Slough Feg, Skelator: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $6. 360-7781067.

R.X. Bertoldi and Son: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $5.

360-445-3000.

Andy Koch: 5 to 7 p.m., Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 321 Front St., Lynden. No cover. 360-354-3600 or jansen artcenter.org.

Hoe and Harrow: 6 to 8 p.m., The Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley.

360-982-2649.

A Cedar Suede: 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner.

360-399-1805.

FRIDAY.7

Thursday.6

“Three Times A Bridesmaid” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $18. 360293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

FRIDAY.7

THURSDAY.6

“ROMEO & JULIET” Shakespeare Northwest, RexvilleBlackrock Amphitheatre, 19299 Rexville Grange Road, Mount Vernon. $12 adults, $10 students, $35 family (two adults, two children). Check individual listings for times. Tickets: brownpapertickets.com or at the gate.

206-317-3023 or shakesnw.org.

“The Two Noble Kinsmen”: Shakespeare Northwest, 7 p.m., Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre, 19299 Rexville Grange Road, Mount Vernon. $12 adults, $10 students, $35 family (two adults, two children).

Tickets: brownpapertickets.com or at the gate. 206-317-3023 or shakesnw.org.

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“Romeo & Juliet”: Shakespeare Northwest, 7 p.m., Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre, 19299 Rexville Grange Road, Mount Vernon. $12 adults, $10 students, $35 family (two adults, two children). Tickets: brownpapertickets.com or at the gate. 206-317-3023 or shakesnw. org.

“Three Times A Bridesmaid” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $18. 360293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

“Romeo & Juliet”: Shakespeare Northwest, 7 p.m., Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre, 19299 Rexville Grange Road, Mount Vernon. $12 adults, $10 students, $35 family (two adults, two children). Tickets available at brownpapertickets.com or at the gate. 206-317-3023 or shakesnw.org.

“Three Times A Bridesmaid” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $18. 360293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

Sucker Punch (classic rock, ’90s-’00s): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover. 877-275-2448.

Desperate Measures: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360-4226411.

“Blues and Brews at the Muse”: Dennis Jones Band, Nick Vigarino’s Meantown Blues: 6 p.m., Conway Muse, Starlight Stage, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $12 advance, $15 at the door. 360-445-3000.

Lloyd Hooper and the Cascade Ramblers: 6:30 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon.

360-848-8882.

Sucker Punch (classic rock, ’90s-’00s): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover.

877-275-2448.

“Blues and Brews at the Muse”: The Atlantics, Mojo Cannon and the 13th Street Horns: 6 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $12 advance, $15 at the door. 360445-3000.

Desperate Measures: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360-4226411.

Knut Bell and the Blue Collars: 8 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360755-3956.

CC Adams Band: 8:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-7666266.

THEATER

“Three Times A Bridesmaid” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $18. 360293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

Lloyd Hooper and Cascade Ramblers: 7 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. Open to the public. 360-848-8882.

Singer/songwriter night: 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. No cover.

360-766-6330.

Uncle Doug Cooper: 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805.

SATURDAY.8

Friday.14 “The Two Noble Kinsmen”: Shakespeare Northwest, 7 p.m., RexvilleBlackrock Amphitheatre, 19299 Rexville Grange Road, Mount Vernon. $12 adults, $10 students, $35 family (two adults, two children). Tickets: brownpapertickets. com or at the gate. 206-317-3023 or shakesnw.org.

Michael Powers: 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-588-1720.

SUNDAY.9 Gary B’s Church of Blues: Jam night, 6 to 10 p.m., Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway.

360-445-4733.

Sunday Swing, with John Savage and Duane Melcher (’30s, ’40s & ’50s classic tunes): 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., North Cove Coffee, 1130 S. Burlington Blvd., Burlington.

360-707-2683.

Austin Jenckes (Americana, country): 7 to 9 p.m., Eagle Haven Winery, 8243 Sims Road, Sedro-Woolley. $10 cover, $5 ages 12 and younger and wine club members. Bring a chair or blanket for seating. 360856-6248.

Stanwood Summer Concert Series: The Mark DuFresne Band, 2 to 4 p.m., 270th St. NW, Stanwood. Free. ci.stanwood. wa.us.

WEDNESDAY.12 CC Adams and Friends Sunday Jam: 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., La Conner Pantry and Pub, 315 E. Morris St., La Conner. 360466-4488.

Preacher’s Wife: 1 to 4 p.m., Gilkey Square, Morris and First streets, La Conner. Free. laconnerlive.com.

Dmitri Matheny Group (jazz): 2 p.m., Heart of Anacortes, 1014 Fourth St., Anacortes. Free. 360-2933515.

Girl Guts, Know Your Saints, Aspiga: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $6.

360-778-1067.

Ron W. Bailey & The Tangents: 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison.

No cover. 360-7666266.

Jean Mann: noon, Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-3991805.

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

CS Luxem, Moonhat, The Wandering Lake: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $5. 360-778-1067.

Radiation City, Pearles, Go Slowpoke: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $6. 360778-1067.

Crooked Neighbors: 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison.

No cover. 360766-6330.

Kristi Devries: 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360399-1805.

THURSDAY.13 Traveling Broke (Americana, folk): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. 360445-3000.

Petunia and the Vipers: 8 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $12. 360-4453000.

Trish Hatley: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-5881720.

Prozac Mountain Boys: 6 to 8:30 p.m., The Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. 360982-2649.

Mac Sabbath, Mothership: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $15. 360778-1067.

Chris Eger Band: Riverwalk Summer Concert Series, 6 to 8 p.m., Mount Vernon Riverwalk, downtown Mount Vernon.

Free.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area August 6-15

TUNING UP Playing at area venues August 6-13

FRIDAY.7 SUNDAY.9

Stilly River Band: Riverwalk Summer Concert Series, 6 to 8 p.m., Mount Vernon Riverwalk, downtown Mount Vernon. Free.

THURSDAYSUNDAY.6-9 “THREE TIMES A BRIDESMAID” Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $18. 360-2936829 or acttheatre.com.

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Amanda McCartney (left) and Jessica Guzik.

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Saturday.8

Thursday.13

Saturday.15

THEATER

MUSIC

THEATER

THEATER

Friday.7 MUSIC

Haynie Opry: featuring Pickled Okra, Al Ulrich, Jim Taylor and Joseph Hanson: 7 p.m., Haynie Grange Hall, 3344 Haynie Road, Blaine. $10, free for ages 12 and younger. 360-336-3321.

THEATER

“Romeo & Juliet”: Shakespeare Northwest, 7 p.m., Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre, 19299 Rexville Grange Road, Mount Vernon. $12 adults, $10 students, $35 family (two adults, two children). Tickets: brownpapertickets.com or at the gate.

206-317-3023 or shakesnw.org.

“Three Times A Bridesmaid” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $18. 360293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

Haynie Opry, featuring Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band: Haynie Grange Hall, 3344 Haynie Road, Blaine.

360-336-3321: Country gospel matinee: 3 p.m. $5; Tribute to Hank Williams: 7 p.m. $10, free for ages 12 and younger.

THEATER

“The Two Noble Kinsmen”: Shakespeare Northwest, 7 p.m., Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre, 19299 Rexville Grange Road, Mount Vernon. $12 adults, $10 students, $35 family (two adults, two children).

Tickets: brownpapertickets.com or at the gate. 206-317-3023 or shakesnw.org.

“Three Times A Bridesmaid” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $18. 360293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

Sunday.9 THEATER

“Romeo & Juliet”: Shakespeare Northwest, 4 p.m., Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre, 19299 Rexville Grange Road, Mount Vernon. $12 adults, $10 students, $35 family (two adults, two children). Tickets: brownpapertickets.com or at the gate.

206-317-3023 or shakesnw.org.

“Three Times A Bridesmaid” (comedy): 2 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918, M Ave., Anacortes. $18. 360293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

LLOYD HOOPER AND THE CASCADE RAMBLERS 6:30 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. 360-848-8882.

Slough Feg, Skelator: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $6. 360-7781067.

R.X. Bertoldi and Son: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $5.

360-445-3000.

Andy Koch: 5 to 7 p.m., Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 321 Front St., Lynden. No cover. 360-354-3600 or jansen artcenter.org.

Hoe and Harrow: 6 to 8 p.m., The Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley.

360-982-2649.

A Cedar Suede: 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner.

360-399-1805.

FRIDAY.7

Thursday.6

“Three Times A Bridesmaid” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $18. 360293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

FRIDAY.7

THURSDAY.6

“ROMEO & JULIET” Shakespeare Northwest, RexvilleBlackrock Amphitheatre, 19299 Rexville Grange Road, Mount Vernon. $12 adults, $10 students, $35 family (two adults, two children). Check individual listings for times. Tickets: brownpapertickets.com or at the gate.

206-317-3023 or shakesnw.org.

“The Two Noble Kinsmen”: Shakespeare Northwest, 7 p.m., Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre, 19299 Rexville Grange Road, Mount Vernon. $12 adults, $10 students, $35 family (two adults, two children).

Tickets: brownpapertickets.com or at the gate. 206-317-3023 or shakesnw.org.

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“Romeo & Juliet”: Shakespeare Northwest, 7 p.m., Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre, 19299 Rexville Grange Road, Mount Vernon. $12 adults, $10 students, $35 family (two adults, two children). Tickets: brownpapertickets.com or at the gate. 206-317-3023 or shakesnw. org.

“Three Times A Bridesmaid” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $18. 360293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

“Romeo & Juliet”: Shakespeare Northwest, 7 p.m., Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre, 19299 Rexville Grange Road, Mount Vernon. $12 adults, $10 students, $35 family (two adults, two children). Tickets available at brownpapertickets.com or at the gate. 206-317-3023 or shakesnw.org.

“Three Times A Bridesmaid” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $18. 360293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

Sucker Punch (classic rock, ’90s-’00s): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover. 877-275-2448.

Desperate Measures: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360-4226411.

“Blues and Brews at the Muse”: Dennis Jones Band, Nick Vigarino’s Meantown Blues: 6 p.m., Conway Muse, Starlight Stage, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $12 advance, $15 at the door. 360-445-3000.

Lloyd Hooper and the Cascade Ramblers: 6:30 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon.

360-848-8882.

Sucker Punch (classic rock, ’90s-’00s): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover.

877-275-2448.

“Blues and Brews at the Muse”: The Atlantics, Mojo Cannon and the 13th Street Horns: 6 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $12 advance, $15 at the door. 360445-3000.

Desperate Measures: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360-4226411.

Knut Bell and the Blue Collars: 8 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360755-3956.

CC Adams Band: 8:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-7666266.

THEATER

“Three Times A Bridesmaid” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $18. 360293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

Lloyd Hooper and Cascade Ramblers: 7 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. Open to the public. 360-848-8882.

Singer/songwriter night: 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. No cover.

360-766-6330.

Uncle Doug Cooper: 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805.

SATURDAY.8

Friday.14 “The Two Noble Kinsmen”: Shakespeare Northwest, 7 p.m., RexvilleBlackrock Amphitheatre, 19299 Rexville Grange Road, Mount Vernon. $12 adults, $10 students, $35 family (two adults, two children). Tickets: brownpapertickets. com or at the gate. 206-317-3023 or shakesnw.org.

Michael Powers: 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-588-1720.

SUNDAY.9 Gary B’s Church of Blues: Jam night, 6 to 10 p.m., Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway.

360-445-4733.

Sunday Swing, with John Savage and Duane Melcher (’30s, ’40s & ’50s classic tunes): 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., North Cove Coffee, 1130 S. Burlington Blvd., Burlington.

360-707-2683.

Austin Jenckes (Americana, country): 7 to 9 p.m., Eagle Haven Winery, 8243 Sims Road, Sedro-Woolley. $10 cover, $5 ages 12 and younger and wine club members. Bring a chair or blanket for seating. 360856-6248.

Stanwood Summer Concert Series: The Mark DuFresne Band, 2 to 4 p.m., 270th St. NW, Stanwood. Free. ci.stanwood. wa.us.

WEDNESDAY.12 CC Adams and Friends Sunday Jam: 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., La Conner Pantry and Pub, 315 E. Morris St., La Conner. 360466-4488.

Preacher’s Wife: 1 to 4 p.m., Gilkey Square, Morris and First streets, La Conner. Free. laconnerlive.com.

Dmitri Matheny Group (jazz): 2 p.m., Heart of Anacortes, 1014 Fourth St., Anacortes. Free. 360-2933515.

Girl Guts, Know Your Saints, Aspiga: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $6.

360-778-1067.

Ron W. Bailey & The Tangents: 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison.

No cover. 360-7666266.

Jean Mann: noon, Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-3991805.

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

CS Luxem, Moonhat, The Wandering Lake: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $5. 360-778-1067.

Radiation City, Pearles, Go Slowpoke: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $6. 360778-1067.

Crooked Neighbors: 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison.

No cover. 360766-6330.

Kristi Devries: 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360399-1805.

THURSDAY.13 Traveling Broke (Americana, folk): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. 360445-3000.

Petunia and the Vipers: 8 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $12. 360-4453000.

Trish Hatley: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-5881720.

Prozac Mountain Boys: 6 to 8:30 p.m., The Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. 360982-2649.

Mac Sabbath, Mothership: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $15. 360778-1067.

Chris Eger Band: Riverwalk Summer Concert Series, 6 to 8 p.m., Mount Vernon Riverwalk, downtown Mount Vernon.

Free.

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GET INVOLVED ART

nonspeaking characters in the Oct. 9-24 production ART COMMISSION at WICA, 565 Camano MEETING: The Mount Ver- Ave., Langley. Notably, non Arts Commission will the actors will be part of meet at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, a dance/movement piece Aug. 20, in the conference at the climax of the show. room at Hillcrest Park, 1717 Formal dance training is not S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. required, but the ability to 360-336-6215. move and to take direction is important. 360-221-8262 PLEIN AIR PAINT OUT: or wicaonline.org.

Downtown Mount Vernon will host its second Plein “A DICKENS CHRISTAir Paint Out from 3 to MAS CAROL” (A Traveling 7 p.m. today. Bring your Travesty in Two Tumultupaints, pencils or crayons ous Acts): Auditions will and paint the Mount Verbe held from 10 a.m. to non sights, including new 12:30 p.m. Saturday and 6 to views of the Skagit River.

9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22-23, Participants will be invited in the Whidbey Playhouse to hang their Paint Out Star Studio, 730 SE Midway paintings at a show to be Blvd., Oak Harbor. Parts held during the September are available for four men First Thursday Art Walk. and three women ages 18 mountvernondowntown. and older (brush up on org. your English accent). A one-minute prepared comic monologue is strongly sugAUDITIONS OPEN AUDITIONS: Whid- gested, but not mandatory.

Auditions will include cold bey Island Center for the readings from the script and Arts will hold open auditions for its 2015-16 season some improv. The play will at 6 p.m. Monday and Tues- run Dec. 4-20. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com. day, Aug. 10-11, at WICA, 565 Camano Ave., Langley.

Callbacks will be held Aug. DANCE 12-14. Auditioners should FOLK DANCING: Skagitprepare two contrasting Anacortes Folk Dancers monologues, memorized, or meet at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at one monologue and 16 to Bay View Civic Hall, 12615 24 bars of a show tune, not C St., Bay View. Learn to to exceed 5 minutes total. folkdance to a variety of Several monologues from international music. Dance the plays will be available review begins at 7 p.m. folfor people who do not have lowed by request dances an audition piece prepared. until 9:30. The first session To sign up for a 5-minute is free, $3 thereafter. All slot, call 360-221-8262, email are welcome. No partners deana.duncan@wicaonline. needed. For information, org or stop by the WICA contact Gary or Ginny at administration office. Walk- 360-766-6866. ins are also welcome and will be fit in at the first MOVING MEDITATIONS: available time slot. wicaon- The Dances of Universal line.org.

Peace will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, at “DEAD MAN’S CELL the Center for Spiritual LivPHONE”: Whidbey Island ing, 1508 N. 18th St., Mount Center for the Arts needs Vernon. Dances include live two actors of any age or music and singing with a gender to play multiple focus on a particular sacred

phrase, inspired by spiritual traditions from around the world, including Christian, Jewish, Native American, Hindu, Buddhist and others.

No experience necessary.

Dances are taught to the group each time. Donation requested, but no one is turned away for lack of funds. 360-629-9190.

ing, 1601 R Ave., Anacortes.

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

CALL FOR MUSICIANS: 5b’s Bakery, 45597 Main St., Concrete, is looking for musicians to perform easy-listening acoustic music from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during Sunday Brunch. In exchange, musicians will receive audience contributions and a meal. 360-8538700 or info@5bsbakery. com.

BEGINNER SQUARE DANCE LESSONS: 7 p.m.

Tuesdays, beginning Sept.

8, Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland St. Couples and singles welcome. First two weeks are free, then $4 per lesson. 360TIME FOR FIDDLERS: 424-4608 or rosie@valleyint. The Washington Old Time com.

Fiddlers play acoustic old time music at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Fridays MUSIC of each month at the Mount MUSIC BOOT CAMP: Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Skagit Opera Guild will offer a free crash course in Cleveland. St. Free; donaopera appreciation, featur- tions accepted. 360-630ing “Hansel and Gretel,” for 9494. ages 8 and older at 2 p.m.

SECOND FRIDAY DRUM Thursdays, Aug. 6-27, at the Mount Vernon City Library, CIRCLE: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, Unity Church, 315 Snoqualmie St. Topics 704 W. Division St., Mount will include conducting, Vernon. Drumming, songs, instruments, voice, set and chants. Freewill donation. costume design and more, as well as building your own heatmiser@inbox.com. opera with an interactive SHELTER BAY CHORUS: online game. Participants Practices are held from 2:45 attending at least three of to 4:45 p.m. every Thursday the four programs (including the Aug. 27 session) will at the Shelter Bay Clubhouse in La Conner. New earn a voucher for a free members welcome. No need ticket to a performance to be a Shelter Bay resident. of “Hansel and Gretel” at 360-466-3805.

3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at McIntyre Hall. 360-336LOVE TO SING? Join the 6209 or mountvernonwa. women of Harmony Northgov/library. west Chorus from 6:30 to 9 p.m. every Monday at BARBERSHOP HARthe Mount Vernon Senior MONY: Attend a free, Center, 1401 Cleveland Ave. no-commitment rehearsal of the An-O-Chords, a four- Seeking women who like to sing a cappella music. All part barbershop harmony.

No experience necessary, no skill levels welcome. auditions required. Learn ANACORTES OPEN MIC: by rote; you don’t have to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Brown read music. All ages welcome. Drop in any Thursday Lantern Ale House, 412 Commercial Ave., Anaat 7 p.m. at the Northwest Educational Service Build- cortes. 360-293-2544.

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

360-445-4733.

View Trail: 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Aug. 14. Meet at the base of Mount Erie on Ray Auld Drive. The trail twists and turns through a prime wetland wildlife corridor all the way to a hidden RECREATION meadow.

TRAIL GUIDES, BIKE Mitten Pond Loop: 10 MAPS & MORE: Learn a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. about opportunities to be 15. Meet at the ACFL kiosk physically active in Skagit on A Avenue and 37th County, including trail Street. Enjoy the cool smell guides, an activity tracker of water floating up the and local resources, at beacpath, whirligig beetles in the tiveskagit.org. glowing green duckweed and dragonflies zooming all SHE BIKES: The Mount around.

Vernon Downtown Association, in partnership with BENEFIT GOLF TOURNABike/Walk Mount Vernon, MENT: The Green & White offers 20- to 30-mile group Open Golf Tournament bike rides at 5 p.m. every will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, other Wednesday through Aug. 7, at Eaglemont Golf August, from Riverfront Course, 4800 Eaglemont Plaza in downtown Mount Drive, Mount Vernon.

Vernon to destinations Registration will take place throughout the Skagit Valfrom 8 to 9:30 a.m. followed ley. Can’t ride? Then meet by a shotgun start for the at 7 p.m. at the destination scramble-format tournafor the social hour. Helmets ment. $115 registration fee required. 360-336-3801 or includes 18 holes of golf, mountvernondowntown. cart, tee prize, barbecue org. sandwich buffet, silent auction and raffles. Dinner TRAIL TALES: Friends of only: $20. Proceeds will Skagit Beaches will lead a benefit the Mount Vernon series of informative walks Schools Foundation. For along the Tommy Thompinformation or to register, son Trail in Anacortes. For contact Larry at 360-424information, visit skagit0418, Kyle at 360-391-9300 beaches.org. Next up: or visit supportmvschools.

Guided Walk: Sharing org.

Samish Culture Along the Shores of Fidalgo Bay: 10:30 a.m. to noon Thursday, Aug. THEATER 20, Fidalgo Bay Resort, FREE ADULT ACTING 4701 Fidalgo Bay Road.

CLASSES: Anacortes ComSamish community memmunity Theatre offers free bers will share traditions, acting classes for adults practices and visions for from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. coming generations. Free. every third Saturday of each month at 918 M Ave., FRIENDS OF THE FORAnacortes. Hosted by Nello EST HIKES: Join Friends of Bottari, classes include the Forest for scenic hikes monologue work, scripted in the forest lands around scenes, improv games and Anacortes. Dress for the more, with a different topic weather and wear sturdy each month. Each class is shoes. No pets. Free. 360independent, so you don’t 293-3725 or friendsoftheac- have to commit to every fl.org. Next up: session. 360-840-0089 or Senior/Adult Hike: Erie freeadultactingclass.com.

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HOT TICKETS “THREE TIMES A BRIDESMAID”: Through Aug. 15, Anacortes Community Theatre, Anacortes. 360-2936829 or acttheatre.com.

“ROMEO & JULIET”: Through Aug. 15, RexvilleBlackrock Amphitheatre, Mount Vernon. 206-3173023, shakesnw.org, brownpapertickets.com.

“TWO NOBLE KINGSMEN”: Through Aug. 14, Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre, Mount Vernon. 206317-3023, shakesnw.org, brownpapertickets.com.

NEXTFEST: A Festival of New Musicals: Through Aug. 15, 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. 888-584-4849 or 5thavenue.org.

SLIGHTLY STOOPID: with Dirty Heads, Stick Figure: Aug. 6, Marymoor Park, Redmond. 888-929-7849 or AXS.com.

BRIT FLOYD: An Amazing Journey Through Five Decades of Pink Floyd: Aug. 6, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

SUMMER MELTDOWN: featuring STS9, Iration,

Tycho, Greensky Bluegrass, Galactic and many more: Aug. 6-9, Whitehorse Mountain Amphitheatre, Darrington. summermeltdown fest.com.

LA LUZ RECORD RELEASE: Aug. 7, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

RISE AGAINST: Aug. 7, Showbox SoDo, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or showbox online.com.

MOTHER MOTHER: Aug. 7, Neumos, Seattle. 800745-3000 or showboxonline. com.

STEVE MILLER BAND: Aug. 7-8, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville.

800-745-3000 or ticket master.com.

SAM SMITH: Aug. 8, Gorge Amphitheatre, George.

800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

ALABAMA SHAKES: with Chicano Batman: Aug. 8, Marymoor Park, Redmond.

888-929-7849 or AXS.com.

OF MONSTERS AND MEN: Aug. 9, Marymoor Park, Redmond. 888-929-7849 or AXS.com.

877-784-4849 or livenation. com.

KELLY CLARKSON: Aug. 12, KeyArena, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

MIGOS, OG MACO: Aug. 14, Showbox SoDo, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or showbox online.com.

R5: with Jacob Whitesides and Ryland: Aug. 14, Marymoor Park, Redmond. 888929-7849 or AXS.com.

GENTLEMEN OF THE ROAD STOPOVER: featuring Mumford and Sons, Foo Fighters, Flaming Lips & more: Aug. 14-15, Whitman Travis Shinn photo College Athletic Fields, Walla Walla. gentle PAIN IN THE GRASS 2015 menoftheroad.com/tickets.

Slipknot, Lamb of God (pictured), Three Days Grace 107.7 THE END’s SUMand more, Aug. 23, White River Amphitheatre, MER CAMP: with Matt & Auburn. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

Kim, Robert Delong, Glass Animals, Chet Faker, Saint Motel, Joywave, Meg Myers D’ANGELO, THE VANAug. 11, Marymoor Park, and In The Valley Below: GUARD: Aug. 10, The Show- Redmond. 888-929-7849 or Aug. 15, Marymoor Park, box, Seattle. 800-745-3000 AXS.com.

Redmond. 888-929-7849 or or showboxonline.com.

MICHAEL MCDONALD: Aug. AXS.com.

WALK THE MOON, MILKY 11, Mount Baker Theatre, DAWES: Aug. 16, The CHANCE: Aug. 10, Marymoor Bellingham. 360-734-6080 or Showbox, Seattle. 800-745Park, Redmond. 888-929mountbakertheatre.com.

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GEORGE EZRA: Aug. 11, OTIS TAYLOR BAND: Aug. WILCO: with Jenny Lewis: Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 18-19, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley,

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

MISTERWIVES: Aug. 19, The Showbox, Seattle. 800745-3000 or showboxonline. com.

MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD: Aug. 22, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

CHRIS ISAAK: Aug. 23, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

MIGUEL: Aug. 23, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-7453000 or showboxonline. com.

PAIN IN THE GRASS 2015: featuring Slipknot, Lamb of God, Three Days Grace and more: Aug. 23, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

DJANGOFEST NORTHWEST: Sept. 23-27, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley. 800-638-7631 or wicaonline.org.

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TRAVEL FAMILY TRAVEL FIVE:

Study up on family fun in college towns

By LYNN O’ROURKE HAYES The Dallas Morning News

Who says doing homework can’t be fun? Checking out possible colleges for your student can make for a great getaway.

1. Minneapolis. Check out the University of Minnesota and stay at the campuscentral Commons Hotel. At the self-described “industrial schoolhouse chic” establishment, guests can sink into chesterfield sofas and delve into a favorite board game.

Call upon the resident Book Butler to deliver your favorite read or hop aboard the light rail, just paces from the front door, and visit Target Field, the vibrant riverfront area or the Mall of America.

No need to leave the family pet at home. The resident Bark Butler will provide doggie dining options, as well as argyle-patterned doggie beds and bowls. commonshotel.com 2. Madison, Wisconsin.

Graduate hotels are popping up in major university towns across the country, promising a celebration of the “youthful optimism of school days” and a wellcurated view of each community. In Madison, book

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What’s hot: I’m daunted by other videoediting apps, but I was enamored with Cameo’s latest because of its lightningquick video import tool. My videos quickly loaded, and I could easily change their order to craft my travel movie. There also was some hip music I could choose and

the Badger Pride package and receive a University of Wisconsin T-shirt, hat, the university newspaper and a campus map. With a nod to parents dropping their children off for freshman year, some packages include an extra-absorbent box of tissues. graduatehotels.com 3. Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Families considering Duke or the University of North Carolina might want to think about the Siena Hotel for a taste of la dolce vita. Named after the small Italian town and crafted in the style of Old World villas, families can sink into an Italian frame of mind when not pondering more academic matters. The Siena also pro-

use — for free — to accompany my video.

Love filters? Cameo offers choices, called “themes,” too. Need inspiration? I found some sample videos by scrolling down on the Vimeo.com website. There’s also a “Best of Cameo” channel on the Vimeo blog too.

What’s not: Some fans of Cameo’s original app say they miss the social element that is gone with this version. That didn’t bother me because I’m new to video editing, but I would love to see more font choices and more options for placing titles and captions on the screen. I’d even pay for that upgrade. n Jen Leo, Los Angeles Times

vides precollege children with a memorable turndown experience, complete with child-size robes, a goodnight glow stick and chocolates.

Opt for the Good-Night Package and receive a keepsake copy of Good-Night, Chapel Hill, as well as warm chocolate chip cookies and milk. sienahotel.com 4. Oxford, England. Even if your family member won’t be enrolling, you’ll all have the option to spend the night in a historic Oxford college dorm room. Located on the Thames, just 60 miles from London, the hallowed institution has educated impressive thinkers including prime ministers, kings and Nobel Prize winners. Dine in the

Hogwarts-style hall, wander through the lush gardens and admire the architecture in the culturally rich environment. oxfordcityguide.com 5. Flagstaff, Arizona.

Outdoor-loving families visiting Northern Arizona University can check into an affordable yurt or cabin at the Nordic Center’s Off Grid Getaways headquarters. Just 60 miles from Grand Canyon National Park, your clan can celebrate the collegiate rite of passage by hiking or mountain biking in the Coconino National Forest, dining in town along the iconic Route 66 and visiting local museums. offgridgetaways.com; flagstaffarizona.org

Local travel

Communications and Computers: Check out DISCOVER THE WEST: two unique Seattle museums from 9:30 John King will present a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sun“Western Wanderings,” day, Aug. 23. The Museshowcasing national parks, scenic routes and um of Communication more, at 1 p.m. Wednes- includes exhibits from 1876 to the modern day, Sept. 2, at the AAA phone. After a no-host Travel Store, 1600 E. lunch, venture to the LivCollege Way, Suite A, ing Computer Museum.

Mount Vernon. RSVP: Assembled by Microsoft 360-848-2090. co-founder Paul G. Allen, the collection presents WHATCOM MUSEUM milestones in the evoluSUNSET HISTORY CRUISE: 6 to 8:30 p.m. tion of computers and how we use them. RegisThursdays, through ter by Aug. 17. $67-$69.

Aug. 27, departing

from Islander Mariner Cruises, 2621 S. Harbor ESCORTED TOURS: Loop Drive, Bellingham. The Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome Tour guide Brian Griffin St., has several interwill lead a fun, informanational trips planned: tive evening on board Reflections of Italy, Nov. the 110-foot tour boat Island Caper. Bring sun- 5-14; Tropical Costa Rica, Feb. 29-March 8, glasses, a light jacket (or raincoat) and a picnic 2016; and a European River Cruise, Budapest dinner. Wine and beer will be available for pur- to Amsterdam, Oct. 12-27, 2016. For inforchase. $35, $30 Whatcom Museum members. mation, contact Pat at Tickets: 800-838-3006, pgardner@oakharbor.org or 360-279-4582. ext. 1; brownpapertickets.com; or at the muse PASSPORT APPLICAum. whatcommuseum.

TIONS: Anacortes Public org.

Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes, accepts SHORT TRIPS: Mount Vernon Parks and Recre- passport applications ation offers travel oppor- from noon to 6:30 p.m.

Tuesdays, noon to 5 tunities for ages 8 and older (adult supervision p.m. Wednesdays and required for ages 17 and 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays.

Passport forms and younger). Trips depart information on fees and from and return to Hillcrest Park, 1717 S. 13th how to apply are available at travel.state.gov, St., Mount Vernon. For or pick up an application information or to regisand passport guide at ter, call 360-336-6215.

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AT THE LINCOLN ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’

In the furthest reaches of our planet, in a stark desert landscape where humanity is broken, and everyone is fighting for the necessities of life, there are two rebels who just might be able to restore order — Max (Tom Hardy), a man of action and few words, who seeks peace of mind following the loss of his wife and child in the aftermath of the chaos, and Furiosa (Charlize Theron), a woman of action who believes her path to survival may be achieved if she can make it across the desert back to her childhood homeland.

Rated R. $10 general; $9 seniors, students and active military; $8 members, $7 children 12 and under.

Sunday bargain prices: $8 general, $6 members, $5 children 12 and under. Add $2 for 3D screenings.

MOviE MOndayS - Starting at 6:00pm plus double happy hour starting at 3. taCO and tall bOy twOSday - Giant $2 tacos and $2 tall boys of PbR or Rainier. wEdnESday - Pint night” featuring $3 pints and special menu tHuRSday - brewer and distiller nights and trivia with boston bob.

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n The Lincoln Theatre is located at 712 S. First St. in downtown Mount Vernon.

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SatuRday - live Music starting at 7:30pm with dJ late.

Brewfest on the Skagit The 13th annual Brewfest on the Skagit is set for downtown Mount Vernon, featuring dozens of local craft brews, three Americana Folk Stomp bands, and local food trucks.

Admission includes include five tastes. Additional scrip for tastes will be available for $2 each at the fest. A special $15 ticket without scrip is available for designated drivers.

Advance tickets $20; $25 day of event.

8 PM Fri Aug 7 Michael Powers 6 PM Wed Aug 12 Stilly River Band

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Innovative Food • Craft Cocktails 24 Draft Handles • Live Music

8 pm Saturday 8/8 Knut Bell and The Blue Collars

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E14 - Thursday, August 6, 2015

MOVIES

‘Ricki and the Flash’ plays it far too safe

By CRAIG PARRISH Entertainment/Lifestyles Editor

“Ricki and the Flash” has as much talent on the screen, and off-camera, as any film that comes to mind.

It’s baffling and a bit disturbing, then, that it turns out so lifeless, familiar and bland.

Four Academy Award winners — Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline, director Jonathan Demme and writer Diablo Cody — get together for what should have been a caustic-comedy dream team, and the result is a tepid, stale farce that is about as edgy as a vanilla milkshake.

The idea: Streep, who has shrewdly carved herself sort of a secondary career as a movie chanteuse, plays Ricki Rendazzo, a singer in Los Angeles who has performed in bars for decades while

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that she’s done decades of the “Mom stuff” while Ricki was pursuing her dream HH Cast: Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline, Rick Springfield, Mamie 2,000 miles away.

Gummer, Audra McDonald Ricki returns to CaliforRunning time: 100 min. nia, and her outlook is a Rated: PG-13 for thematic material, brief drug content, bit sour.

She and Greg butt sexuality and language heads about their possible future, and he — being the chasing stardom. far from idyllic, as Julie’s kind soul he is — sells his Ricki left her family husband has left her, leaving prized guitar to finance a behind to pursue her dream. her distraught and maybe trip back to Indiana so Ricki And while she had some suicidal. can attend her son’s wedsuccess, the big gigs are likeThe kids have decidedly ding. ly long gone and she laments mixed feelings about their That’s when the cliches that her performing is limmother, who flies in in an really roll downhill: The ited to co-leading a classicattempt to bond with her stuffy Midwesterners visibly rock group with Greg (an daughter. disapprove of Ricki’s past energetic Rick Springfield), Ricki’s heart is in the actions, her appearance, her whose feelings for Ricki are right place, but her methods personality, you name it. more than just professional. are simply wrong; she talks But when she and her Ricki’s ex-husband Pete Julie into skipping a therapy band commandeer the stage (Kline), two sons and daugh- session so they can get their at the reception and roar ter Julie (Mamie Gummer) hair and nails done. through some blues classics, live an affluent life in IndiaThis doesn’t sit right with all transgressions are forgotnapolis with Pete’s new wife Mo, who as pleasant and ten.

Mo (Audra McDonald). even-tempered as she could It’s all neat and unbearBut the family situation is be makes it clear to Ricki ably tidy, and therefore

‘Ricki and the Flash’

Delevingne), when she goes missing after they spend a Compiled from news services. magical night together. Some Ratings are one to four stars. compelling side characters and sharp, funny dialogue elevate the drama from novelist “Ant-Man” — The casting John Green (“The Fault in Our of likable, verbally nimble Stars”). Drama,1 PG-13, 109 Paul Rudd as Scott Lang/ minutes. HHH ⁄2 Ant-Man seemed inspired, but “Self/less” — A dying what we have is a lightweight, tycoon (Ben Kingsley, in a cliche-riddled origins story ridiculous Noo Yawk accent) that veers between inside-joke has his memories and percomedy, ponderous redempsonality transplanted into a tion story lines and nifty CGI young, healthy human (Ryan sequences that still seem Reynolds). The film raises relatively insignificant. Super- some fascinating issues and hero action, PG-13, 117 minoffers a tease or two of a betutes. HH ter movie before devolving into “Mission: Impossible -a medley of chases and shootRogue Nation” — This is the outs. Sci-fi thriller, PG-13, 116 rare instance of the later mov- minutes. HH ies in a series easily exceed “Southpaw” — Playing a boxing the quality of the original. ing champ who loses it all, the As Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt chiseled Jake Gyllenhaal looks performs harrowing stunts and really good in the ring in direcengages in clever banter with tor Antoine Fuqua’s blood-spithis adversaries, we essenting, melodramatic and shametially get the best James Bond lessly sentimental drama conmovie since “Casino Royale.” taining elements from many Action, PG-13, 131 minutes. boxing movies, everything from 1 HHH ⁄2 “The Champ” to any number of “Paper Towns” — Shy teen “Rockys.” Drama, R, 124 min1 Quentin (Nat Wolff) searches utes. HHH ⁄2 for his crush, Margo (Cara “The Gift” — Joel Edgerton

AT AREA THEATERS ANACORTES CINEMAS Aug. 7-13 Fantastic Four (PG-13): 1:10, 3:25, 6:40, 8:55 Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation (PG-13): 1:00, 3:45, 6:30, 9:15 Vacation (R): Friday-Wednesdy: (1:20), (3:35), 6:50, 9:05; Thu: (1:20), (3:35), 9:25 Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection “F” (NR): Wednesday: 7:00 The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (PG-13): Thursday: 7:00 360-293-6620 CONCRETE THEATRE Aug. 7-9 Trainwreck (R): Friday: 7:30 p.m.; Saturday: 5 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 5 p.m.

360-941-0403 writes, directs and co-stars in a chilling little gem that feels like a disturbing whisper in the night. Jason Bateman is firstrate as a transplant to California whose life is invaded by an awkward acquaintance from high school (Edgerton). Just when we think we know where “The Gift” is going, we’re

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Rick Springfield and Meryl Streep star in “Ricki and the Flash.” amazing that this came from Cody, who set the standard for skewed suburbia in “Juno” and “Young Adult.”

With some brief exceptions, it appears that Demme clamped down on every actor except Streep; Kline,

BLUE FOX DRIVE-IN Oak Harbor Aug. 6-13 Fantastic Four (PG-13) and Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation (PG-13): First movie starts at approximately 9 p.m.

360-675-5667 OAK HARBOR CINEMAS Aug. 7-13 Fantastic Four (PG-13): 1:20, 3:40, 6:50, 9:10 Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation (PG-13): 1:15, 4:00, 6:45, 9:30 Vacation (R): Friday-Wednesday: 1:30, 3:50, 6:30, 8:45; Thursday: 1:30, 3:50), 8:45 The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (PG-13): Thursday: 7:00 360-279-2226

surprised. Thriller, R, 105 min1 utes. HHH ⁄2 “Terminator Genisys” — A well-made and action-packed but ridiculously convoluted and sometimes even off-putting parallel-universe version of the Terminator world presents a whole new timeline for Sarah Connor (Emilia Clarke), her son, John

for one, looks like he could erupt at any time.

Several scenes feel abbreviated and confusingly incomplete, and only Springfield looks likes he’s having fun. “Ricki and The Flash” is all safe, no sizzle.

STANWOOD CINEMAS Aug. 7-13 Enchanted Kingdom 3D (G): Monday: 7:00 Fantastic Four (PG-13): 1:10, 3:25, 6:20, 8:40 Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation (PG-13): 1:00, 3:50, 6:30, 8:50 Vacation (R): Friday-Sunday: 1:40, 3:45, 6:35, 9:10; Monday: 1:40, 3:45, 9:10; Tuesday-Wednesday: 1:40, 3:45, 6:35, 9:10; Thursday: 1:40, 3:45, 9:10 Minions (PG): Friday-Wednesday: 1:20, 3:35, 6:40, 8:45; Thursday: 1:20, 3:35, 6:40 Max (PG): 1:30, 3:55, 6:45, 9:10 The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (PG-13): Thursday: 7:00 360-629-0514 — Show times subject to change

(Jason Clarke), and the Terminator (Arnold Schwarzenegger).

Nearly every curveball isn’t as interesting or as original as the timeline we loved in the first place. Sci-fi action, PG-13, 125 minutes. HH “Trainwreck” — The performance of Amy Schumer, in her feature film lead debut as

a New Yorker trying her first grown-up romance, is a tour de force of razor-sharp comedic timing. Despite (or maybe because of) “Trainwreck’s” sharp edges and cynical set pieces, it’s a movie you want to wrap your arms around.

Romantic comedy, R, 124 min1 utes. HHH ⁄2

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Thursday, August 6, 2015 - E15

MUSIC REVIEWS ALBERT HAMMOND JR., “Momentary Masters” — Albert Hammond Jr.’s sound is unmistakable — the staccato rhythm guitar he used in The Strokes launched a generation of indie-rock guitar bands.

And that sound is proudly on display on Hammond’s second solo album, “Momentary Masters,” though The Strokes guitarist certainly strives to make other sounds as well. His guitar work is decidedly more pointed on the first single, “Born Slippy” (which, sadly, is not a cover of the Underworld classic), incorporating bits of Afro-pop and Talking Heads-y world beat into the mix of indie rock.

Hammond seems drawn back to his Strokes day job as the album progresses, though, eventually ending with a thunderous one-two punch that could have easily come from “Room on Fire.” “Drunched in Crumbs” gallops along like “Hard to Explain,” but he has more edge in his vocals than Julian Casablancas and the idea that “You’re somebody’s fault” is a clever one. On the even jumpier “Side Boob,” Hammond rips through the lyrics at a breakneck pace, crafting catchiness in a full sprint.

“Momentary Masters” may make you miss The Strokes even more, but it also shows Hammond can easily stand on his own now. n Glenn Gamboa, Newsday

LIANNE LA HAVAS, Blood — Lianne La Havas lets loose during the chorus of “Never Get Enough,” interrupting the pleasant acoustic ballad with wild guitar distortion and flashes of rage. Then she tucks it all in again and prettily soldiers on. It’s the most obvious example of what holds her sophomore album, “Blood,” back from being an all-out winner.

La Havas has a stunning voice, a mix of soulful power and jazzy precision and inventiveness. “Grow” alternates between

simple, acoustic verses and more complicated choruses, which allow her distinctive vocals to shine, adding to the song’s tension.

The brassiness of her single “What You Don’t Do,” which has a ’50s-style groove, is what sets La Havas apart from the current wave of British neo-soul singers on a quest to become the next Adele — including Jessie Ware and Paloma Faith. She addresses her issues of identity head-on in the upbeat “Green and Gold,” where she talks about feeling different because her father is Greek and her mother is Jamaican and feeling like she didn’t look like either one of them. On “Unstoppable,” La Havas delves into astronomy to describe a love affair in terms like “gravitational” and “escape the pull.”

With all those delightfully unique things to recommend her, the generic missteps on “Blood” become even more noticeable. “Tokyo” sounds like it was cobbled together from spare pieces from ’80s litejazz albums, dragging down La Havas’ bland but likable vocals. The chorus of the lush, Anita Baker-like “Midnight” sounds like an afterthought, shoehorned between lovely verses, odd skittering beats and layers upon layers of unnecessary harmonies.

Those awkward bits of “Blood” make it clear that La Havas needs some help honing her eclectic vision to a more definitive point. With an incredible voice like hers, she really should learn that less is much, much more.

n Dan DeLuca, The Philadelphia Inquirer

FUTURE, “Dirty Sprite 2” — Atlantanative rapper Nayvadius Wilburn — known as Future — is very much the artist who’d name an album “Honest,” as he did last year. Not that Future is incapable of error: “Honest” was unfocused and crowded with guests (Pharrell, Kanye).

Future is best served cold, alone and straight up. How cold? Ice cubes rattle in his drink on the unromantically spare anthem “Thought It Was a Drought,” in which he spits, “You know I ain’t scared to lose you / They don’t like it when you’re telling the truth.” The bluntness continues on “I Serve the Base,” as he snarls/sings “Tried to make me a pop star, and they made a monster” to a track that could n Glenn Gamboa, Newsday back the bloody finale of a Dario Argento horror flick. Such soundscapes add to the GHOSTFACE KILLAH AND ADRIAN brooding sadness of the album, full of YOUNGE, “Adrian Younge Presents discord, tortured beats, and tortured lyrics.

Twelve Reasons to Die II featuring With one guest (Drake), and with songs Ghostface Killah” — “No more DeLulike “Rich $ex” that stress not sensual joy cas, the rise of the new day,” Ghostface but lonely distance, this claustrophobic Killah raps on “Life’s a Rebirth,” relishing album is worth every sigh. the idea of wiping the earth clean of the fictional 1970s crime family who square n A.D. Amorosi, The Philadelphia Inquirer

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Do I really want to give a positive review to a project in which the favorite spectator sport is to “watch DeLucas blood getting spilled,” as Ghostface, joined by Vince Staples, proclaims on “Get the Money”? Yes. “Twelve Reasons” benefits from guest appearances by Wu Tang’s RZA, among others. But it succeeds mostly because Young’s throwback jams — often included in both vocal and instrumental versions — deliver highgrade, hot-buttered funk, straight out of a ’70s blaxploitation movie.

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The myriad of festivals seems to have gotten more dizzying over the last decade: Whether it’s a weekend of music performances, a foodie meet-up or a health-and-wellness gathering, there seems to be a “fest” happening somewhere around the globe at any moment.

It’s almost enough to cause festival overload. But Fest300 — a site officially launched this year after an earlier soft launch by entrepreneur Chip Conley — is seeking to not only enhance, but also curate the festival experience by sifting through them all and pointing out the best from the rest. He likens it to the festival version of the website Trip Advisor, where travelers go when they want to plan the best trip.

“We’re trying to outline what we think are the best festivals because people have more choice, and the more choice you have, the more you want someone to curate your choices for you,” Conley, an executive at AirBnB, said in a recent interview.

The site’s ultimate list of the top 300 festivals in the world contains the familiar — including Coachella, Lollapalooza (which kicks off Friday) and the Cannes Film Festival — and also those that may not be as well known, like the National Cowboy Poetry Festival in Texas (mark your calendars for January) or the Rainforest Music Festival coming up in August in Malaysia.

There’s also a steady stream of articles. A recent check of the site had one that included which festivals had the most germ-ridden wristbands, and another on going to festivals from a woman’s vantage point.

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