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WHIDBEY FILM FEST THIS WEEKEND

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‘The Joke’s on US’ tour comes to Bellingham PAGE 3

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TUNING UP PAGE 9 Lemon Creek to headline at The Skagit Casino MOVIES PAGE 14

Hard to find a bright side in Kevin Hart-Bryan Cranston flick ‘The Upside’

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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK Upcoming DVD releases Following is a partial schedule of DVD releases (dates subject to change):

JAN. 22

n First Man n The Hate U Give n Johnny English Strikes

Again

n Fuller House: Season 3 n Here and Now n Killjoys: Season Four n American Renegades

— Tribune News Service

“THE BOOKSHOP”: Director/writer Isabel Coixet’s (“Learning to Drive”) adaptation of Penelope Fitzgerald’s 1978 novel has the feel of a book collecting dust on the back shelf of a closet.

There’s an expectation of great potential considering the lineage, but on closer examination, the experience teeters on tedium so much it ends up a mystery of what the draw was in the first place.

A widow (Emily Mortimer) takes a major emotional and financial leap in 1959 to open a bookshop in the conservative coastal town of Hardborough, Suffolk.

She opens her bookstore as a loving tribute to her dead husband. But it is met with resistance.

This unfolds in a production that is melancholy in mood, arthritic in movement and emotionally stagnant. It would have to find a major boost of energy just to be considered a worthy presentation on “Masterpiece Theatre.” The only saving grace is the beautiful performances by Mortimer and Bill Nighy.

“SPEED KILLS”: John Travolta’s film career

continues to sink slowly into the cinematic sunset. His latest starring role is in “Speed Kills,” the pseudo-biographical tale of real-life boat racing champion and master salesman Don Aronow (changed to Ben Aronoff in the film). The offering is such a shipwreck the name change ends up being a way to protect the innocent.

Twenty years ago, Travolta would have been perfect for the role as Aronoff is a major player who charms everyone he meets. Travolta played such a role beautifully in 1998’s “Primary Colors” as Gov. Jack Stanton. But the twinkle that was once in Travolta’s eye has been replaced by a look of desperation to find a good role. There’s no self-confidence in his walk and no energy in his performance.

“JONATHAN”: Bill Oliver’s directorial debut is the tale of two brothers who live inside the same body.

“NOVA: FLYING SUPERSONIC”: A look at the international race to develop the world’s first supersonic airliner, the Concorde.

“OLD MAN AND THE GUN”: Robert Redford stars in this mostly true story of Forrest Tucker, who at 70 escaped from prison and robbed several banks.

“NATURE CAT AND MR. HIDE”: Nature Cat is looking to dethrone Ronald as the neighborhood Hide ‘N’ Seek champion.

“GARFIELD: 20 STORIES”: Includes 20 episodes from the Saturday morning cartoon.

“UNTOUCHABLE”: An examination of the legal and social system’s treatment of sexual offenders in the United States.

“HALLOWEEN”: A woman has waited 40 years for Michael Myers to return. Jamie Lee Curtis stars.

“OBSESSION”: Brian De Palma’s 1976 film looks at two marriages that lead to similar kidnappings.

“THE PLAGUE OF THE ZOMBIES”: An evil presence lurks within the darkness of a remote 19th century Cornish village.

“GOOSEBUMPS 2: HAUNTED HALLOWEEN”: Two best friends open a locked book that frees a supernatural nightmare.

“CLIFFHANGER”: The Sylvester Stallone action film is being rereleased to mark the 25th anniversary.

“BIGGER”: Brothers spark an international interest in bodybuilding.

“HOWLING III”: Colony of werewolves look to outwit and outlast their human counterparts.

“ONCE UPON A DEADPOOL”: This is a softer version of the feature film “Deadpool 2” where much of the language and violence has been changed to get a PG-13 rating.

AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL HD JAN. 15 “A STAR IS BORN”: Lady Gaga stars in this latest version of the story of fame and falling in love.

Will be released on DVD and Blu-ray Feb. 19.

“SUSPIRIA”: Accusations fly when a new dancer takes over the role of lead dancer in a German troupe.

Look for it on DVD and Blu-ray Jan. 29.

“HUNTER KILLER”: An American submarine captain looking for a U.S. sub in distress uncovers a secret Russian coup that could threaten world peace. Will be available on Blu-Ray and DVD Jan. 29.

– Rick Bentley, Tribune News Service

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

Inside Out & About........................... 4-6 Hot Tickets................................. 7 On Stage...................................... 8 Tuning Up................................... 9 Get Involved....................... 10-11 Travel.........................................12 At the Lincoln..........................13 Movies................................. 14-15 ON THE COVER Comedian Lewis Black performs Friday, Jan. 11, at the Mount Baker Theatre in Bellingham. Charles Sykes photo

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CAUSTIC COMEDY

Lewis Black brings the funny to the Mount Baker Theatre LEWIS BLACK When: 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11 Where: Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham Tickets and information: $45.75-$65; mountbakertheatre.com/ Online/mapSelect.asp, 360-734-6080

By SKAGIT VALLEY HERALD STAFF

There’s nothing quite like the comedy of Lewis Black, and clear evidence of it arrives in Bellingham this week.

Black brings his “The Joke’s on US” tour to the Mount Baker Theatre for a performance Friday, Jan. 11.

Black — an award-winning comedian, actor and author — has a skewed view of the world and his unique place in it. He rails against the systems — none of which is safe in his somewhat caustic view — and yet finds the humorous element in the absurdity and rampant stupidity.

He’s been a major force in the comedy universe since the mid-1990s, when his first appearances on “The Daily

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Comedian Lewis Black performs Friday, Jan. 11, at the Mount Baker Theatre in Bellingham.

Show” with Jon Stewart revealed Black to be a high-octane talent who wasn’t interested in the tender approach to humor.

Black loudly dressed down incompetence and apathy, as he’s done ever since. According to a news release, he’s had specials on HBO, Com-

edy Central, Showtime and Epix. In 2001, he won Best Male Stand-Up at the American Comedy Awards.

He has released eight

comedy albums, including the “The Carnegie Hall Performance” in 2007. He won his second Grammy award for his album “Stark Raving

Black” and has published three best-selling books: “Nothing’s Sacred,” “Me of Little Faith” and “I’m Dreaming of a Black Christmas.”

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OUT AND ABOUT

ART

SMITH & VALLEE GALLERY: Ruthie V. and Ken Barnes are the featured artists at Smith & Vallee Gallery, 5742 Gilkey Ave., Edison, until Jan. 27.

GREGORY S. WALSH: The work of abstract expressionist Gregory Walsh is on display at Pegasus Gallery, 301 W. Holly St., Bellingham, until Feb. 24.

“HONEY I SHRUNK THE ART”: Matzke Fine Art Gallery and Sculpture Park, 2345 Blanche Way, Camano Island, presents its 28th annual Small Works Show until Jan. 13.

JENNIFER BOWMAN: The work of Jennifer Bowman is on display through Jan. 22 at the Scott Milo Gallery, 420 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

MOUNTAINEERING EXHIBIT: Western Washington University’s Libraries Heritage Resources is hosting an exhibition exploring the relationship between humans’ love of high altitudes and issues of gender, race and class until March 22 in the Special Collections floor of the Wilson Library, 516 High St., Bellingham. Free.

ARTISTS CHOICE 2019: Fourth Corner Frames has chosen the finest photographs in the Northwest to be featured at its gallery, 311 W. Holly St., Bellingham. A reception will be held from 6 to 9 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 18.

LUMINARIES AND SPELL OF THE WEST: The opening of the Spell of the West and the Luminary Award-winning artists exhibition will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at the Museum of the Northwest, 121 S. First St., La Conner.

A plethora of attractions at Anacortes Public Library

MUSIC

“GATHERING”: Kulshan Chorus will present the winter concert “Gathering” at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 12, at the Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $7-$22.

THOMAS HARRIS: Thomas Harris of Bellingham will be accompanied by Conner Helms, Greg Feingold, and Christian Casolary as part of the Second Sunday Jazz program at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes.

LECTURES & TALKS

LIBRARY TALKS: Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes, will host a series of talks at 7 p.m.

Wednesdays during January: ■ Treasures of the Northern Salish Sea, Jan. 16.

■ Made in Puget Sound, Jan. 23.

■ Best of Europe, Jan. 30.

GERMANS FROM PRUSSIA: Skagit Valley Genealogy Society will present a talk by genealogy expert Dave Obee at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at the Burlington Public Library, 820 E. Washington Ave., Burlington.

Bob Perry

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

ANACORTES — Libraries offer more than just books these days.

The Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., provides a variety of programs for adults.

After closing time on 7 p.m. Wednesdays, the library will host these lec“UFO’S, METEORS, MILITARY! WHAT’S UP IN WASHINGTON SKIES”: Maurene Morgan, WA Mutual UFO Network state director, will share the history of UFO sightings and anomalous phenomenon in Washington — and Island County — from 2 to 5 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 12, at the Coupeville Public Library, 788 NW Alexander St., Coupeville.

CREATE WILDLIFE AT HOME: The Friends of Camano Island Parks will host a presentation

tures and presentations: ■ Jan. 16: “Treasures of the Northern Salish Sea,” presented by local sailor and photographer Lance Ekhart. He will take the audience on a cruise through Desolation Sound.

■ Jan. 23: “Made in Puget Sound.” Professional wildlife photographer and videographer Drew

Collins explore the lives of creatures living below the surface of the Puget Sound. He will showcase his award-winning photography and read from his new book “Puget Sound Underwater.”

■ Jan. 30: “Best of Europe.” Doug and Gay Woods will share photographs and stories from their trip with the Rick Steves company through the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and France.

Yacht designer Bob Perry will speak about his choices in yacht design and his history in the business at 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19.

In addition to the talks, catch a movie every Friday in January at 7 p.m.

Also, the library will host live music at 2 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 12; 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 15; and 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19.

on at-home science and wildlife at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 16, at the Island County Multi-Purpose Center, 141 N. East Camano Drive, Camano Island.

“Yacht Designs My Way” as part of the Anacortes Public Library Maritime Speaker Series at 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at the library, 1220 10th St.

FORAGE FISH IN SALISH SEA: The Friends of Skagit Beaches will present a talk on forage fish species in the area at 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 18, at the Northwest Education Services Building, 1601 R St., Anacortes.

INDOOR GARDENING WITH UNUSUAL HOUSE PLANTS: The Skyline Garden Club will host a presentation on unusual house plants at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, at Skyline Beach Club, 6401 Sands Way, Anacortes. $5.

YACHT DESIGNS: Bob Perry will lead

MORE FUN

OUTDOOR ADVEN-

TURES: Skagit Guided Adventures offers a variety of birding tours daily through March in the Skagit Valley and surrounding areas.

Reservations required: 360-474-7479 or skagitguidedadventures.com/ winter-birding-for-kids.

SKAGIT EAGLE FESTIVAL: The annual Skagit Eagle Festival continues through January, with numerous activities in to Concrete, Rockport and Marblemount: ■ The center is open to the public every Saturday and Sunday in January from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will also be open on Monday, Jan. 21, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. ■ A free interpretive walk will begin at 11 a.m. every Saturday and Sunday. Bring appropriate clothing for being outside; binoculars will be available.

■ At 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, Lucy DeGrace from the Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group will give a free presentation on “It’s About WAY More Than Just Salmon.” She will discuss current restoration project around the Skagit River.

■ At 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, Fred Wilson, president of the Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center, will give a free presentation on “George and Martha: Observations of an Eagle Couple and Thoughts About Bald Eagles.” He will present insights he’s gained by watching the bald eagle pair that lives in his back yard.

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OUT AND ABOUT n At 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, Holli Watne, a graduate from the North Cascade Institute’s Master’s Environmental Education program, will give a free presentation on “For the Love of (Bio)Diversity.”

The presentation explores the foundations of biological classification and challenges the viewer to think critically about assumptions people often make about the value of different lifeforms. skagiteagles.com.

PSYCHIC ABILITIES DEMONSTRATION: 1 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 12, CDM Spiritual Center, 2402 Summit Ave., Everett. Free.

HISTORIC PICKETT HOUSE MUSEUM: Tour the historic home of Captain Pickett, built in 1856, from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday,

Jan. 13, at 910 Bancroft St., Bellingham. Free admission, donations accepted.

TREATY DAY FILM FEST: This film festival will showcase the resilience of indigenous peoples in honor of the Point Elliot Treaty of 1865 and features short films and a panel discussion. The festival will take place from 2:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, and 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, at the Pickford Film Center, 1318 Bay St., Bellingham.

“SPELL OF THE WEST”: The opening of “Spell of the West” will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at the Museum of Northwest Art, 121 First St., La Conner. “Spell of the West” explores how the West was romanticized in art and

features performance art.

papertickets.com.

HUMAN RIGHTS CONFERENCE: The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Rights Conference is a space for the community to come together and renew commitments to the ideals of Dr. King from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at the Syre Student Center at Whatcom Community College, 237 W. Kellogg Road, Bellingham.

CANDLELIGHT MARCH: The third annual Women’s Candlelight March will start at 5 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 19, at the Anacortes Depot Arts Center, 611 R Ave.

THE REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. UNITY BALL: 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, Majestic Ballroom, 1027 N. Forest St., Bellingham. $25 individual, $45 pair. Ages 18 and over, semiformal attire encouraged. Alcohol-free, hors d’ouvres will be served.

Tickets: mlkunityball@ gmail.comor or https:// mlkunityball2019.brown-

Classics and more at Whidbey Film Fest

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

LANGLEY — The Whidbey Island Film Festival launches its inaugural season Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 12-13, the Whidbey

Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave. The festival’s theme is “Femme Fatales of Film Noir” and features four films: n Saturday: “Gilda” at 3 p.m. and “Double Indemnity” at

7:30 p.m. n Sunday: “The Killers” at noon and “The Maltese Falcon” at 5 p.m.

Beth Barrett, artistic director of the Seattle International Film Festival, and film critic Robert Horton will lead a discussion about “Femme Fatales in Film” at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday.

The Mimosas and a Movie event will take place just prior to the screening of “The Killers” on Saturday, and a closing night celebration will follow “The Maltese Falcon.”

Tickets: $10; group rates are available. whidbeyislandfilmfestival.org.

VINTAGE RADIO EVENT: Listen to vintage radio music and shows from the 1930s, ‘40s and ‘50s on Saturday, Jan. 19, at the Caregie Gallery, 1305 Eighth St., Anacortes.

There are two sessions: 3 to 4:30 p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m.

RSVP: 360-293-1915.

BOOK LOVER’S BUS TOUR: Visit bookstores and libraries from Coupeville to Clinton while riding Island Transit’s fare-free bus on Saturday, Jan. 19. RSVP: 360-678-9536 or travel@ islandtransit.org.

ADULT LEGO CHALLENGE: Join a LEGO building challenge at 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 22, at the Burlington Public Library, 820 E. Washington Ave., Burlington.

WRITING FOR CHILDREN: “Shining the Spotlight on Picture Books,” Skagit Valley College, Mount Vernon, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24 and 31. $49. Register for CENGL 6094 by calling Lynnette Aragon (360-4167605) or emailing Lynnette.

Aragon@skagit.edu.

MARYSVILLE WEDDING SHOW: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St., Marysville. marysvillewa.gov/980/ marysville-wedding-show COUNTRY LIVING

EXPO AND MORE: Animal scientist Temple Grandin will join Washington State University researchers and Pacific Northwest farmers and artisans at the Country Living Expo and Cattlemen’s Winterschool, co-hosted by WSU Extension, on Saturday, Jan. 26, at Stanwood High School, 7400 272nd Street NW. Grandin, a professor of animal science at Colorado State University, livestock industry consultant and autism spokesperson, will give the keynote address, “Behavioral Principles & Reducing Stress in Animal Handling.” The annual expo and winter school offers education and networking opportunities for Northwest farmers and livestock producers, entrepreneurs, gardeners, orchardists, home canners, and artisans.

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OUT AND ABOUT ADMISSION: $75, $10 for students under a special sponsored rate.

More information: https:// extension.wsu.edu/skagit/ countrylivingexpo, or 360428-4270.

URSULMAS MEDIEVAL FAIRE: Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 26-27, Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. The fair is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. $15 per day, $25 for the weekend.

YOUTH OF THE YEAR: The Boys and Girls Club of Skagit County will present its Youth of the Year Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, at Eaglemont Golf Club, 4800 Eaglemont Drive, Mount Vernon.

Free to attend, must RSVP: ifaley@skagitclubs.org or 360-419-3723, ext. 7.

LOOKING AHEAD

NATURAL HISTORY OF ORCAS: The Friends of Skagit Beaches will present a talk on Southern resident Orcas history and current conditions at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, at the Northwest Education Services Building, 1601 R St., Anacortes.

BLOEDEL RESERVE: Take a tour of Bloedel Reserve at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18, at the Skyline Beach Club, 6041 Sands Way, Anacortes. $5.

FARM TO TABLE: All food businesses, artisans

and growers are invited to the NW Washington Farm-to-Table Meeting from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, at Bellingham Technical College, 3028 Lindbergh Ave., Bellingham. $45-$55. sustainableconnections. org/events.

‘Gathering’: Voices raised in song

NORDIC ROOTS: The Skagit Valley Genealogical Society will host a seminar featuring experts on Scandinavian and Viking research from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at First United Methodist Church, 1607 E. Division St., Mount Vernon. $50-$60. skagitvalleygenealogy.org.

DADDY DAUGHTER SWEETHEART DANCE: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, Burlington Community Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave., Burlington. $22 per couple, additional daughters cost $6 each.

DINE AND SHOP: The fifth annual Dine and Shop to End Homelessness will take place all day Thursday, Feb. 7, at participating restaurants and businesses in Anacortes. A portion of proceeds will be donated to the Anacortes Family Center’s mission to end homelessness. To purchase raffle tickets or participate, contact Heather Geer, development director, at 293-2993, ext. 114, or email heather@anacortesfamily.org.

CHILDREN’S LITERATURE CONFERENCE: Five award-winning children’s and young adult book authors and illustrators will speak from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m Saturday, Feb. 23, at Western Washington University’s Performing Arts Center, 516 High St., Bellingham. $175. wwuclc. com.

VISIONS AND VOIC-

Skyline Beach Club, 6041 Sands Way, Anacortes. $5.

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

BELLINGHAM — The Kulshan Chorus will present its winter concert “Gathering” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham.

ES: The forgotten films from cinema’s female directors will be played in this silent film series presented by CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival at 2 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 1, at Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden.

“DAWNLAND”: See a screening of the documentary “Dawnland” at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at

This year marks the 30th year of the chorus’ inception. The concert aims to celebrate the variety of reasons people come together.

Tickets: $22 adults, $7 children, $17 for students and seniors. mountbakertheatre.com.

the Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St., La Conner.

A FAMILY IMMIGRATION STORY: Explore the human story of human immigration to America with Carlos Gil at 11 a.m.

Saturday, March 9, at the Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St., La Conner.

PUGET SOUND MUS-

SEL MONITORING: The Friends of Skagit Beaches will present a talk on mussels in the area at 7 p.m.

Friday, March 15, at the Northwest Education Services Building, 1601 R St., Anacortes.

“GROWING LILIES IN CONTAINERS”: The Skyline Garden Club will host a talk by Dianna Gibson of B&D Lilies at 1:30 p.m.

Monday, March 18, at

VISIONS AND VOICES: The forgotten films from cinema’s female directors will be played in this silent film series presented by CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival at 2 p.m.

Sunday, March 8, at Firehouse Cafe, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham.

PECHAKUCHA NIGHT: 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 23, Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St., La Conner.

PLANKTON OF THE LAND: The Friends of Skagit Beaches will present a talk on plankton at 7 p.m. Friday, April 12, at the Northwest Education Services Building, 1601 R St., Anacortes.

SKI TO SEA REGISTRATION: Registration is open for the 2019 Ski to Sea race on Sunday, May 26, in Whatcom. Information: Anna Rankin, Race Director, Whatcom Events, anna@skitosea. com, 360-920-0979.

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HOT TICKETS KAT EDMONSON: Jan. 8-9, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

PETER WHITE: Jan. 1013, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

THE LOVIN’ SPOONFUL, JOHN SEBASTIAN: Jan. 14, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-4419729 or jazzalley.com.

MARTIN TAYLOR, LAURENCE JUBER: Jan. 15-16, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

38 SPECIAL: Jan. 25, Tulalip Resort Casino Orca Ballroom, Tulalip. 360716-6000 or ticketmaster. com.

CHRIS BOTTI: Jan. 1720, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

JEFF KASHIWA & COASTAL ACCESS: Jan. 22-23, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

WAR: Jan. 24-27, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle.

206-441-9729 or jazzalley. com.

PETER BERNSTEIN, LARRY GOLDINGS & BILL STEWART: Jan. 29-30, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

TRAVIS SCOTT: Jan. 29, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

DIERKS BENTLEY: Feb. 1, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com. ”ROCK OF AGES”: Feb. 1-24, 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. 206-625-1900 or 5thavenue.org.

KISS: Feb. 2, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-7453000, livenation.com or kissonline.com.

JOSEPHINE COUNTY: Feb. 3, Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater, Snohomish. thumbnailtheater.org.

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JOSEPHINE COUNTY Feb. 3, Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater, Snohomish. thumbnailtheater.org.

JAMES HUNTER SIX: Feb. 5-6, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-4419729 or jazzalley.com.

REVEREND HORTON HEAT, BIG SANDY, VOODOO GLOW SKULLS: Feb. 6-8, Tractor Tavern, Seattle. 206-789-3599 or tractortavern.com.

MANHATTAN TRANSFER: Feb. 7-10, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

MICHELLE OBAMA: Feb. 8, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

BOB SEGER & THE SILVER BULLET BAND: Feb. 9, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE: Feb. 10-11, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

RONAN FARROW: Feb. 11, McCaw Hall, Seattle.

844-827-8188 or uniquelives.com.

DELFONICS FEATURING GREG HILL: Feb. 1213, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or

jazzalley.com.

THE BAD PLUS: Feb. 1920, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

ARTURO SANDOVAL: Feb. 21-24, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

SINNE EEEG: Feb. 25, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

TERENCE BLANCHARD, E-COLLECTIVE: Feb. 2627, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

JOEY ALEXANDER: Feb. 28-March 3, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

JOE LOVANO TRIO TAPESTRY: March 12-13, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

NICK MASON: March 13, Paramount Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

CATHERINE RUSSELL: March 14-17, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

SARAH BRIGHTMAN: March 16, Paramount Theater, Seattle. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

AZIZ ANSARI: March 19, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

ANTONIO SANCHEZ AND MIGRATION: March 19-20, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

VICTOR WOOTEN: March 21-24, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

STEVE WOZNIAK: March 25, McCaw Hall, Seattle. 844-827-8188 or uniquelives.com.

SHEMEKIA COPELAND: March 26-27, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

TOWER OF POWER: April 11-14, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

HYPOCRISY, FLESHGOOD APOCALYPSE: April 13, El Corazon, Seattle.

206-262-0482 or elcorazonseattle.com.

ELIZABETH GILBERT:

April 14, McCaw Hall, Seattle. 844-827-8188 or uniquelives.com.

KENNY G: April 18-21, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

BILL AND HILLARY CLINTON: May 3, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

GEN. WESLEY CLARK: May 6, McCaw Hall, Seattle. 844-827-8188 or uniquelives.com.

THOMAS RHETT, DUSTIN LYNCH: May 18, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

BOB NEWHART: May 20, McCaw Hall, Seattle.

844-827-8188 or uniquelives.com.

BRANDI CARLILE, EMMYLOU HARRIS, NEKO CASE: June 1, Gorge Amphitheatre, George.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK: June 1, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

TRAIN, GOO GOO DOLLS: June 7, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

DEAD & COMPANY: June 7-8, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

WILLIAM SHATNER: June 10, McCaw Hall, Seattle. 844-827-8188 or uniquelives.com.

BRIAN CULBERTSON: June 20-23, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

JUDAS PRIEST: June 21, Accesso Showare Center, Kent. 866-973-9613 or livenation.com.

JEFF LYNNE’S ELO: June 28, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

ERIC CHURCH: June 2829, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or

livenation.com.

QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT: July 12, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

OZZY OSBOURNE: July 13, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

JON BELLION: July 16, WaMu Theater, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

BACKSTREET BOYS: July 29, Angel of The Winds Arena, Everett.

866.332.8499 or angelofthewindsarena.com.

IRON MAIDEN: Sept. 5, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

ELTON JOHN: Sept.

17-18, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or

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TONY FURTADO FEBRUARY 8 GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATS FEBRUARY 10

360.416.7727

mcintyrehall.org livenation.com.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area January 10 – 19

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WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY SINGERS, CHAMBER CHOIR 12:30 p.m., Mount Vernon High School, 314 N. Ninth St., Mount Vernon. Free; goodwill donations accepted.

Thursday.10 SPEAKERS SIP TO THE SPOKEN WORD: 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

Friday.11 COMEDY LEWIS BLACK: 8 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham.

360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

THEATER ”HOW SWEET THE SOUND”: 7:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. 360-3053524 or sylviacenterforthearts. org.

Saturday.12 MUSIC MANOUCHE N.W. FEATURING HOT CLUB OF TROY: 7 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. 360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

KULSHAN CHORUS GATHERING: 7:30 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $7-$22. 360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

Sunday.13 MUSIC PORTLAND CELLO PROJECT: 3 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $22-$43. 360734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

Tuesday.15 WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY SINGERS, CHAMBER CHOIR: 12:30 p.m., Mount Vernon High School, 314 N. Ninth St., Mount Vernon.

Free; goodwill donations accepted.

Friday.18 COMEDY RODNEY CARRINGTON: 8 p.m., Pacific Showroom, The Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877-2752448 or theskagit.com.

MUSIC VOICEPLAY: 7:30 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $22-$43. 360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

Saturday.19 COMEDY RODNEY CARRINGTON: 8 p.m., Pacific Showroom, The Skagit Casino and Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877275-2448 or theskagit.com.

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TUNING UP Playing at area venues January 10 – 17 Thursday.10

STEVE MEYER: 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

DANNY’S DEAD & FRIENDS, CHANDLER TREY JOHNSON, ARBOUR: 9 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. $3-$5.

360-746-8733 or wildbuffalo.net.

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HOWLIN’ RAIN WITH GARCIA PEOPLES AND SUPERMISSIVE: 9 p.m., Firefly Lounge, 1015 N. State St., Bellingham. thefireflylounge.com or www. facebook.com/TheFireflyBham.

CORY VINCENT: 7 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360-766-6266 or theoldedison.com.

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MARCIA KESTER: 6:30 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. Members and signed-in guests only.

360-848-8882 or marciakester.com.

SHERI ROBERTS GREIMES WITH JOMOMMA: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway.

360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

WORTHY, STRATTCAT, JEK, NOAH OSTROW, TRAFFIC.: 9 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. $10. 360-7468733 or wildbuffalo.net.

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LEMON CREEK 9 p.m., Winner’s Lounge, The Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

MEGS MCLEAN: 9 p.m., Loco Billy’s, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. 425-7375144, 360-629-6500 or locobillys.com.

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MOJO CANNON AND THE 13TH ST. HORNS 8 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

HAVILAH: 7 p.m., Firefly Lounge, 1015 N. State St., Bellingham. thefireflylounge.com or facebook.com/TheFireflyBham.

BOB FOSSIL WITH DANNY’S DEAD: 9 p.m., Firefly Lounge, 1015 N. State St., Bellingham. thefireflylounge.com or facebook. com/TheFireflyBham.

LEMON CREEK: 9 p.m., Winner’s Lounge, The Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877-2752448 or theskagit.com.

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BACHELOR NO. 4: 9:30 p.m., Brown Lantern Ale House, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-293-2544 or brownlantern.com.

LEVI BURKLE: 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 First St., La Conner.

360-399-1805 or aneliaskitchenandstage. com.

JASPAR & KALE LEPAK: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway.

360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

MOJO CANNON AND THE 13TH ST. HORNS: 8 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway.

360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

NITE WAVE PERFORMS “PURPLE RAIN”: 9 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. $10.

360-746-8733 or wildbuffalo.net.

SWINDLER WITH TRABIN: 8 p.m., Firefly Lounge, 1015 N. State St., Bellingham. thefireflylounge.com or facebook.com/TheFireflyBham.

JOSEY WAILS BAND: 8:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360-7666266 or theoldedison. com.

LEMON CREEK: 9 p.m., Winner’s Lounge, The Skagit Casino and Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877275-2448 or theskagit. com.

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BOW DIDDLERS: 5:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360-766-6266 or theoldedison.com.

Tuesday.15

ROY MCCURDY: 7 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 207 Prospect St., Bellingham. $10$20. wjmac.org.

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CASCADIA GROOVE: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-588-1720 or anacortesrockfish.com.

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

360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

ANDRE FERIANTE WITH SHAWN BERIT: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. 360-4453000 or conwaymuse. com.

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GET INVOLVED

ART

CALL TO ARTISTS: The City of Anacortes is looking for entries for the third annual eightmonth outdoor sculpture exhibition. Sculptures must withstand outdoor conditions. Information: anacorteswa.gov. .

ART CLASSES

A GUILDED GALLERY: Art classes on a variety of topics are available at A Guilded Gallery, 8700 271st St. NW, Stanwood. aguildedgallery.com.

Prices include all classes in a series. n Watercolor Class: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 17-Feb. 14. $150. n Basic Drawing: 9 a.m. to noon Fridays, Jan 18Feb. 8. $150. n Head Drawing: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays, Jan 18Feb. 8. $175. n Mosaics in Vintage China and Stained Glass: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, Feb. 2 and 9. $95. n Pastel Basics: 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, Jan. 16-Feb. 6. $150.

TRI DEE ARTS WORKSHOPS: Art classes on a variety of topics are available at Tri Dee Arts, 215 S 1st St., Mount Vernon. trideearts.com.

PACIFIC NORTHWEST QUILT AND FIBER ARTS MUSEUM: Varied exhibits and classes are available to the public at 703 S. Second St., La Conner.

Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission: $7, $5 students and military, free for members and children ages 11 and under. 360466-4288 or laconnerquilts.org. n Fiber Fridays: bring any type of fiber art project, quilting, knitting, embellishing, etc., to work

on while visiting with other fiber artists from 9 a.m. to noon every Friday. Free and open to all.

GAIL HARKER CENTER: Gail Harker Center for Creative Arts offers a variety of art classes and workshops for artists of every level at 12636 Chilberg Road, Mount Vernon. Online courses are also available. For information and a complete schedule: 360-466-0110 or gailcreativestudies.com.

PACIFIC NW SCHOOL: Choose from painting, photography, fiber and 3D art workshops taught by professional artists at the Pacific NorthWest Art School, 15 NW Birch St., Coupeville. For information and a complete schedule: 360-678-3396 or pacificnorthwestartschool. com.

DAKOTA: Dakota Art Center offers a variety of art classes and workshops at 17873 Highway 536, Mount Vernon. 360-4166556, ext. 5, or dakotaartcenter.com.

STANWOOD CAMANO ARTS GUILD: A Guilded Gallery, 8700 271st St. NW, Stanwood, offers a variety of art classes and workshops. For information or to register: 360-629-2787 or stanwoodcamanoarts.com.

AUDITIONS

”AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS:” ALTA will hold auditions for “Around the World in Eighty Days” from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, and 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, at Alger Community Church. Cast requirements: seven men, various ages; one woman, 25-35 years old. Performances are from March 29-April

Salmon the focus at Schack Art Center

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“School” partial section from “School: The Joseph Rossana Salmon Project”

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

EVERETT — The Schack Art Center is all about salmon these days.

To kick off the soft opening of the new exhibit “Salmon School Ambassadors,” the art center will host a screening of two documentaries at 7:30 p.m. today, Jan. 10, at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave. The movies are “The Breach” and “The Wild” and will follow the exhibit reception from 5 to 7 p.m. at the center, 2921 Hoyt Ave. Tickets for the screening are $10.

The work of 40 glass artists make up the new exhibit. The artists have donated numerous hours to the “School: The Joseph Rossano Salmon Project,” an upcoming exhibit at the Bellevue Arts Museum.

Work from that collection will also be on exhibit at the Schack.

The exhibit starts today, Jan. 10. A reception for the artists will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17.

14. altatheatre.com or ALTAinfo2001@gmail.com. ”SHE LOVES ME”: Auditions for the Whidbey Playhouse’s production of the comedy “She Loves Me” will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 3-4, at the Star Studio, 730 SE Midway Boulevard, Oak Harbor.

To schedule a 10-minute audtion, contact Gaye: whidbey995@comcast.net. whidbeyplayhouse.org.

CALL FOR DIRECTORS AND PLAYS: Whidbey Island Play-

house is seeking seasoned directors for the 2019-20 season. Visit whidbeyislandplayhouse.com for more details or email kevinwm.meyer@gmail. com with questions.

BOOKS

SILENT BOOK CLUB: Share a book you have read and silently read another at 4 p.m. on the first Monday of each Month at Pelican Bay Books, 520 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

GREAT BOOKS READING GROUP MEETING:

The Great Books Reading Group examines passages from important writings in history from 6 to 8 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month at the Burlington Public Library, 820 E. Washington Ave. 360-9411437 and shunji.asari@ gmail.com.

POETRY OPEN MIC: The Anacortes Poetry Group meets the second Saturday of the month for poetry open mics at 7 p.m. in the Anacortes Public Library meeting room, 1220 10th St., Anacortes.

Poets, songwriters, acoustic musicians, storytellers, a capella singers all welcome.

THE DOGS IN THE NIGHTTIME: The Anacortes Sherlock Holmes Society meets at 5 p.m. the first Monday of each month at Village Pizza, 807 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

DANCE

BEGINNING LINE DANCING: 7 to 8 p.m.

Tuesdays, Burlington Community Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave., Burlington. $6 drop-in, $25 for five classes. Adults and teens 13 and older.

Register: burlingtonwa. gov/recreation or 360-7559649.

BEGINNING SQUARE DANCING: 7 to 9 p.m.

Tuesdays, Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon. $4 per session. Ages 10 and over welcome. 360424-4608.

FOLK DANCING: Skagit-Anacortes Folk Dancers meet Tuesdays at Bay View Civic Hall, 12615 C St., Bay View.

Learn to folk dance to a variety of international music. 7-9:30 p.m. First

session free, $5 thereafter. No partners needed.

Gary or Ginny, 360-7666866.

SCOTTISH DANCING: Bellingham Scottish Country Dancers meet from 7 to 9:30 p.m.

Wednesdays at the Fairhaven Library auditorium (upstairs), 1117 12th St., Bellingham. Wear comfortable clothes and softsoled shoes without heels. $8 per class. For information, call Mary Anderson at 360-933-1779 or visit bellinghamscd.org.

SCOTTISH HIGHLAND AND IRISH STEP DANCE: The Clan Heather Dancers offer year-round Scottish Highland and Irish step dance classes in Bellingham, Everett and Mount Vernon. More info: clanheather.com.

THURSDAY DANCING: Dance to the The Skippers or Good Vibrations from 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Thursdays at Hillcrest Lodge, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. 360-4245696.

MUSIC

SCOTTISH MUSIC SESSIONS: Musicians from around the valley meet at 3 p.m. the first Sunday of each month at Littlefield Celtic Center, 1124 Cleveland Ave, Mount Vernon. The jam session generally focuses on Scottish music.

MUSIC LESSONS: Three professional instructors at the Peterson Conservatory of Music & Arts, 314 S Section St., Mount Vernon, are offering a variety of classes for music students from youth aged 6-10 ($10) to ages 11 to adult ($40-50). pcmusical.org.

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GET INVOLVED UKULELE FUN & SONG CIRCLE: 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland St. Free. Beginners welcome and loaner ukuleles available. Song sheets provided. 206-790-4862 or yogaheartspace0@gmail. com.

BARBERSHOP HARMONY: Join the An-O-Chords, a fourpart barbershop harmony group that meets at 7 p.m.

Thursdays at Bethany Covenant Church, 1318 18th St., Mount Vernon.

No experience necessary, no auditions required.

Learn by rote, you don’t have to read music. All ages welcome. anochords. org. 360-679-7473.

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 to 7 p.m. Thursdays at the Shelter Bay Clubhouse, 1000 Shoshone Drive, La Conner.

New members welcome.

360-223-3230.

SING IN HARMONY: Join the women of Harmony Northwest Chorus from 6:30 to 9 p.m. every Monday at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland Ave. Seeking women who like to sing a cappella music. All skill levels welcome. 360-2015861 or harmonynorthwest.org.

ANACORTES OPEN MIC: 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Brown Lantern Ale House, 412 Commercial Ave.,

Anacortes. 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.

RECREATION

SKI TO SEA REGISTRATION: Registration is open for the 2019 Ski to Sea race, to be held Sunday, May 26 in Whatcom County. Information: Anna Rankin, race director, Whatcom Events, anna@skitosea.com, 360920-0979.

BRIDGE: Noon to 3 p.m. every Friday until April 5, Burlington Senior Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave., Burlington.

HABITAT STEWARDS: Protect Camano island by volunteering to be a habitat steward. Training covers everything from native plant identification to creating a personal wildlife anctuary. Training offered at Island County Multi-Purpose Center, 141 N. East Camano Drive, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays: Jan. 16, Feb. 20, March 20, April 17, May 15 and June 19. It will include five field trips from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays: Jan. 19, Feb. 23, March 23, April 20 and May 18. Training is free, registration is required: camanowildlifehabitat.org or 360-387-2236.

WINTER PROGRAMS AT ROCKPORT STATE PARK: Join the deep forest experience between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in January and February. Hikes depart at 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. from the Discovery Center in the park, 51905 Highway 20, Rockport.

Staff and volunteers will

lead half-mile, 45-minute walks under old growth.

WINTER-SPRING WALK PROGRAM: The Friends of Camano Island Parks are hosting a series of winter-spring walks for the public on Camano Island trails. All walks are on Saturdays and start at 9:50 a.m., done by noon.

No dogs. n Feb. 2: Camano Ridge Forest Preserve, 2.4 miles.

Meet at the new Camano Ridge’s West entrance parking lot. n March 2: Cama to CISP, 3.3 miles one way with shuttle service available. Meet at Ivy Road and Dry Lake Road junction. n April 6: Four Springs Lake Preserve, 2 miles.

Meet in the parking area of Four Springs. n June 1: Barnum Point County Park, 2.5 miles.

LACROSSE: The Skagit Valley Flyers is a lacrosse club for boys and girls, grades 2-12. Participation is free and no experience is necessary. www. svflyers.uslaxteamsw.com.

Questions? Email: svflyers2009@gmail.com GRUMPY OLD MAN’S YOGA: Build strength and flexibility at this accessible yoga class 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Thursdays at Burlington Senior Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave., Burlington. Despite the name, women are welcome. $5 donation.

NORTH PUGET SOUND DRAGON BOAT CLUB: The organization is looking for new members.

Two teams practice in the Oak Harbor Marina: n Team Stayin’ Alive practices from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturdays and 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; its season

Habitat Stewards teach hands-on learning

apter39@gmail.com.

FLYSWATTER VOLLEYBALL: 9 a.m. Thursdays, Sedro-Woolley Senior Center, 715 Pacific St., Sedro-Woolley. All ages and levels of ability welcome.

Free. 360-855-1531.

SCOUT MEETING: Cub Pack 4001 and Boy Scout Troop 4001 meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, at the First United Methodist Church, 1607 E. Division, Mount Vernon. New members welcome.

CAMANO WILDLIFE HABITAT PROJECT

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By Skagit Valley Herald staff

Camano Wildlife Habitat Project is offering Habitat Stewards Training each month from January to June. The program is ideal for those interested in ecology, wildlife, gardening and conservation with hands-on learning.

Stewards will learn everything from how to identify native plants to creating a personal wildlife sanctuary.

Training sessions will be held at the Island County Multi-Purpose Center, 141 N. East Camano Drive, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays: Jan. 16, Feb. 20, March 20, April 17, May 15 and June 19. It will also include five field trips from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays: Jan. 19, Feb. 23, March 23, April 20 and May 18.

Training is free, registration is required: camanowildlifehabitat.org or 360-387-2236. runs from April through October. Contact Norma Lisherness at njlish@ gmail.com. n Team Tsunami practices year-round from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sundays and 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact Cathie Harrison at cathieanne@ aol.com. First three paddles are free.

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

Dress for the weather and

wear sturdy shoes. No pets. Free. 360-293-3725 or friendsoftheacfl.org.

CHRISTIAN MOTORCYCLISTS ASSOCIATION: Christian Motorcyclists Association Morning Star Chapter 39 meets the first Monday of every month at Royal Star Buffet, 2300 Freeway Drive, Mount Vernon.

Dinner at 6 p.m. (optional) with meeting at 7 p.m.

First-time attendees get a free dinner. Contact President Dwight Kaestner at 425-770-6154 or cmach-

TRAIL GUIDES, BIKE MAPS & MORE: Learn about opportunities to be physically active in Skagit County, including trail guides, an activity tracker and local resources at beactiveskagit.org.

SUPPORT GROUP: The Skagit and Island Counties Council for the Blind meets 1 to 3 p.m. the second Saturday of the month at the Washington Federal Bank rear conference room, 300 E. Fairhaven Ave., Burlington. 425-218-0190 or arvidsonandy@gmail.com.

BACK COUNTY HORSEMEN OF WASHINGTON: Join the Skagit chapter of the Horsemen at 7 p.m. every second Tuesday of the month at Sedro-Woolley Eagles #2069, 1000 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley.

RECREATION WITHOUT BORDERS: Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation offers trips around the region throughout the summer.

Register at 360-336-6215 or mountvernonwa.gov.

AT CHRISTIANSON’S: Christianson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Road. RSVP: 360-466-3821, christiansonsnursery.com or at the nursery.

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TRAVEL

FA M I LY T R AV E L FI V E

Local travel briefs

Destinations of learning and beauty

By LYNN

O’ROURKE HAYES

SKAGIT SENIOR TOURS: Skagit Guided Adventures offers a variety of local nature and hiking day tours for seniors. Reservations required: 360-474-7479 or skagitguidedadventures. com.

FamilyTravel.com

These five destinations provide a multifaceted opportunity to get outside and learn more about planet Earth.

1. MOUNT VISUVIUS, ITALY Located just 16 miles southeast of Naples, Pompeii is a popular destination and one of the most visited archeological sites on the planet.

When Mount Vesuvius erupted in the year A.D. 79 A.D. the lava flow covered the flourishing Roman towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum as well as the surrounding area.

The ruins, accessible to the public since the mid-18th century and now a UNESCO World Heritage site, tell a compelling story of what life was like during opulent times. Hikers can ascend to the top of the inactive volcano for a grand view of the landscape. To understand the history, walking tours and other guided opportunities are available. pompeiisites.org/en 2. ARENAL OBSERVATORY LODGE, COSTA RICA Wake to a chorus of tropical wildlife in the only lodge located inside the Arenal Volcano National Park, on this volcanic wonder. The majestic and perfectly shaped centerpiece of a rich rainforest setting can be observed from most guest rooms, the dining

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: Skagit Guided Adventures offers a variety of birding tours daily through March in the Skagit Valley and surrounding areas. Reservations required: 360-4747479 or skagitguidedadventures.com/winter-birding-for-kids.

SKAGIT GUIDED ADVENTURES: Offers a variety of local nature and hiking day tours. 360-474-7479 or skagitguidedadventures.com.

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Visitors look at Mount St. Helens from the Johnston Ridge Observatory.

room and an expansive deck. Horseback riding, biking and hiking trails wind through old lava fields and soft jungle trails where howling monkeys, slithering snakes, butterflies and colorful birds beckon visitors.

The lodge serves as a great base camp from which to access river rafting, zip lines, hanging bridges and hot springs.

The last eruption of Arenal took place in 2010.

Austin Lehman Adventures offers family tours to the region. austinlehman.com; arenalobservatorylodge.com 3. MOUNT ST. HELENS, WASHINGTON On March 20, 1980, an earthquake of 4.2 magnitude reawakened this volcano, leading to the May 18 collapse and eruption. Today, families visiting the National Volcanic Monument, about 50 miles northeast of Portland, Oregon, can learn more about the geologic and biologic history of the volcanic peaks that dominate the Cascade Range though

interpretive talks, walks and theater presentations. Hiking, biking and helicopter tours also provide an expansive view of the region’s recovery. parks.state.wa.us/245/ Mount-St-Helens 4. KATMAI NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE, ALASKA Accessible only by float plane or boat, this remote park is located on the Alaskan Peninsula near Kodiak Island. Spanning nearly 5 million acres, the protected region is the site of the Novarupta volcano’s 1912 eruption, considered to be the 20th century’s most powerful and heard as far away as Juneau. Today, visitors come to observe the dense population of brown bears and to fish for trophy rainbow trout, salmon and Dolly Varden trout that run in Katmai’s streams and rivers.

During the summer months, meals and lodging are available at Brooks Lodge, a popular spot for bear viewing.

The National Park Service also staffs a visitor center and offers inter-

pretive programs. nps.gov/katm/index. htm; travelalaska.com 5. HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK, HAWAII The historic Volcano House offers families the opportunity to wake to a magnificent sunrise over one of the world’s most active volcanoes.

The only lodging option within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii Island, the hotel rests on the rim of Kilauea caldera with a view toward Halemaumau crater. Learn about recent volcanic activity, the region’s biological diversity and Hawaiian culture through driving and walking tours as well as the Junior Ranger program. Ask about helicopter and boat tours. nps.gov/havo/index. htm; gohawaii.com – Lynn O’Rourke Hayes (www.LOHayes.com) is an author, family travel expert and enthusiastic explorer. Gather more travel intel on Twitter @ lohayes, Facebook, or via FamilyTravel.com

WHATCOM SENIOR TOURS: Sign up by calling 360-7334030, ext. 1015, or visiting the tour office at 315 Halleck St., Bellingham.

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. 360336-6215.

RECREATION WITHOUT BORDERS: The organization offers recreational trips, tours and adventures throughout the Northwest and British Columbia. 360-766-7109 or recreationwithoutborders.com.

OAK HARBOR DAY TRIPS: The Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St., offers day trips for members. For details, call the travel desk at 360-279-4587.

STATE VISITOR CALL CENTER: The Washington Tourism Alliance’s ExperienceWA Call Center is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. 1-800-544-1800 or tourisminfo@watourismalliance.com.

Staff members assist travelers who have questions, refer them to specific destination marketing organizations and other travel resources across the state for more detailed information, and take orders for the Washington State Visitors Guide.

PASSPORT APPLICATIONS: Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes, accepts new passport applications and applications for passports that have been expired for more than five years by appointment from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Passport forms and information on fees and how to apply are available at travel.state.gov, or pick up an application and passport guide at the library.

Burlington Municipal Court accepts passport applications from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 311 Cedar St., Suite A, Burlington. New and renewal forms are available. 360-755-0492.

Post offices in Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley and Oak Harbor accept passport applications by appointment. Contact individual offices for available days and times.

Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St., Oak Harbor, accepts passport applications Monday through Friday. Appointments are recommended. 360-279-4580.

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MINI REVIEWS

Compiled from news services.

Ratings are 1 to 4 stars.

It’s a struggle to find the bright side to ‘The Upside’

By KATIE WALSH Tribune News Service

Kevin Hart’s transition from brattily charming comic persona to serious dramatic cinematic presence isn’t going quite as planned. His extracurricular controversies notwithstanding, the comedian’s first turn in a more serious role in “The Upside” — a remake of the award-winning French hit “The Intouchables,” across from Bryan Cranston and Nicole Kidman — should have been a slam dunk.

And yet, “The Upside” is missing some crucial elements, and it’s a struggle to find the bright side to this rather hackneyed film.

What’s missing is Hart’s manic energy, which he can’t quite translate into an effective or poignant toned-down performance.

Part of what makes his comedic performances work is his characters’ cheerful arrogance is constantly rebutted by those around him within a heightened reality, offering a silly push and pull. With this muted performance in a naturalistic world as the down-on-his-luck Dell, that arrogance just makes him seem like a jerk.

On the hunt for signatures to prove to his parole officer he’s looking for a job, Dell stumbles into a job interview in the palatial penthouse of Phillip LaCasse (Cranston), an uber-wealthy investor who is quadriplegic and requires the assistance of a “life auxiliary.” It’s begrudging respect at

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Kevin Hart (left) and Bryan Cranston star in “The Upside.”

first wisecrack for the two curmudgeons, and in a strange turn of events, Phillip offers Dell the job. Somehow, it works, because while neither man wants to be in the situation, they both need to be. Dell is essentially homeless, behind on child support, and desperately does not want to return to dealing drugs.

You will probably guess what happens next: The two men learn to love each other and embrace life through their unlikely intimate relationship. And that’s much of the problem with “The Upside” — so little of it is surprising or fresh. Instead it’s predictable, plodding and laden with well-trodden tropes. Here’s an uplifting montage, and an array of embarrassing female supporting character stereotypes (frigid exec,

dead wife, nameless sex worker). At the center, a spirited person of color teaches uptight white people to loosen up already.

The jokes are stale, trafficking in tired, gender-based material that hovers around the edges of misogyny and gay panic. We can’t judge “The Upside” based on the recent controversies surrounding Hart and his old offensive jokes, but we can judge it on the script, adapted by Jon Hartmere, which is clunky and dated.

Neil Burger’s serviceable direction doesn’t quite liven things up.

The best scenes of the film simply show the relationship between Dell and Phillip, who share a cynical sensibility, despite their differences. Phillip appreciates that Dell doesn’t pity him, that Dell demands everyone

treat him as a real person, flaws, desires and all. You see flickers of what the heart of the film is in one of its most warm and authentic scenes, where Dell takes his charge out to get stoned and order munchies. Their chemistry is easy, unlike the forced bits and riffs that bedevil the rest of the film.

“The Upside” has a heart. It’s just that the film leaves it lukewarm, focusing more on extracting laughs than jerking tears.

It suffers from a bit of an identity crisis, while weak writing and shaky character transitions don’t help matters. While this could have been an interesting turn in Hart’s career, it may be back to the drawing board to discover his new iteration.

- 2:05. Rated PG-13 for suggestive content and drug use. HH (out of four stars)

“Vice” — This darkly funny, absurdist biopic of former Vice President Dick Cheney places him in a spotlight that continually changes colors and tones but is almost never flattering. In the title role, Christian Bale nails the impression, but there are times when it feels like he’s playing to the audience instead of genuinely interacting with other people in the room. Comedy biography, R, 132 minutes.

HHH “On the Basis of Sex” — This is a well-intentioned and occasionally inspirational but mostly flat “origins story” about Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s nascent career and her lifelong love affair with her husband, Marty. The British actress Felicity Jones never seems particularly well-suited for the role of the future Supreme Court justice. Biography, PG-13, 120 minutes. HH “If Beale Street Could Talk” — Based on a novel by James Baldwin and adapted by Barry Jenkins (“Moonlight”), this gripping movie — a timeless romance, a social commentary and more — features some of the most artfully crafted dialogue and some of the finest performances of any movie this year. Newcomer KiKi Layne makes a spectacular screen debut as a teen in love with a man (Stephan James) falsely accused of rape. Drama, R, 119 minutes. HHHH “Bird Box” — In this gripping apocalyptic thriller, Sandra Bullock delivers one of her best performances as a blunt and blindfolded woman seeking sanctuary from a mysterious force that turns deadly once it’s seen. Sci-fi thriller, R, 124 minutes. HHH½ “Welcome to Marwen” — Leave it to Steve Carell to deliver a subtle, layered, empathetic and memorable portrayal of both a brain-damaged artist and his alter ego, a soldier action figure waging World War II among other dolls in his backyard. Although Mark’s world springs from darkness, there’s something profoundly uplifting and inspirational about the movie, and the man who inspired it. Biography, PG-13, 116 minutes. HHH½ “Aquaman” — The saving grace of this reasonably entertaining and sometimes truly ridiculous origin story is that everyone seems to get the sheer, waterlogged lunacy of the concept, so why not have fun with it? As the fishman, Jason Momoa has the physicality and the willingness to make himself look silly, and the natural charisma of a Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Superhero action, PG-13, 143 minutes. HHH “The Mule” — Clint Eastwood directs and stars as a 90-ish horticulturalist who takes a delivery job and later learns what he’s hauling is drugs. This isn’t close to being on a par with Eastwood’s past triumphs, but it’s an entertaining enough offbeat crime story featuring an amazing cast. Crime comedy/drama, R, 116 minutes. HHH “Mary Poppins Returns” — While it would be all but impossible to match one of the most beloved and acclaimed musicals of all time, “Mary Poppins Returns” is a sequel worthy of the name. Emily Blunt is sensational, along with a stellar supporting cast including Lin-Manuel Miranda, in this wall-to-wall smile of a movie: big of heart and large in scale, brimming with show-stopping musical numbers. Musical, PG, 130 minutes. HHH½

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MOVIES

REVIEW

Polish documentary ‘Communion’ goes deep inside one family’s dynamics

By KENNETH TURAN Los Angeles Times

“Communion” is a heartbreaking example of a classic documentary genre — the immersive, observational film that takes a bold leap and embeds itself with a small group of people.

Once there, this kind of film goes deeper than deep into both the daily minutia and the broader emotional underpinnings of the lives it observes.

The risk is that the people chosen will not do or say anything worth the time invested in them, but with “Communion” that has not proved to be the case.

Directed by debuting Polish filmmaker Anna Zamecka, “Communion” has won a slew of awards, including best documentary in the European Film Awards,

and it was recently named to the short list for this year’s best documentary Oscar.

All this for a film that spends most of its time in a tiny apartment in a town outside Warsaw where three people try to make the best of their lives.

Met first is 13-yearold Nikodem, a lively autistic boy struggling to put his pants on and get his belt to work right.

“Wrong, wrong, wrong,” he exclaims as the belt seems to display a mind of its own, a trio of words that seem to describe aspects of his family life as well.

Met next is older sister Ola, age 14, whom we see methodically going through Nikodem’s school bag and throwing all the books he doesn’t need for this particular day on the

Directed by debuting Polish filmmaker Anna Zamecka, “Communion” has won a slew of awards, including best documentary in the European Film Awards, and it was recently named to the short list for this year’s best documentary Oscar. floor.

Ola is short on patience because, as we soon observe, young as she is, she runs the family as the only person in it with any kind of initiative and/or drive.

The siblings’ mother, for reasons that gradually become clear, has vacated the premises, and their father, though still living in the apartment, has given himself over to drink to the point where even the simplest tasks are beyond him.

Filmmaker Zamecka met this family by happenstance and ended up spending a year on

the project. Though she shot for 35 days, the time she put in enabled her and cinematographer Malgorzata Szylak to disappear enough for the family to play out its dynamics as if no one else was there.

As the title indicates, the central event this lean 72-minute film focuses on is a projected first communion for Nikodem, whose success with this rite of passage is by no means assured.

In charge of preparing him is Ola, who relentlessly goes over the correct responses with him and shows him how

to physically receive the communion wafer.

Not only does Nikodem have trouble remembering what he is supposed to say, his natural anarchic streak adds difficulties of its own.

For one thing, Nikodem has a habit of pretending to be various animals, including lions and bears. For another, he gets it into his head that gluttony is a cardinal virtue, insisting that even if it isn’t it should be.

Ola, as it turns out, has a bit of an ulterior motive for her interest in her brother’s communion. She is hoping that the seriousness of the event will entice their mother to reconnect with the family, and she spends a good part of her time on the phone with her mom in an attempt to make that happen.

As filmmaker Zamecka says in a director’s statement, her film is not just about the ritual Catholic communion but also “an existential tale about the impossible communion,” namely “a loving family united.”

“Communion” involves other individuals in the family’s life, including a visiting welfare officer and a teacher at the siblings’ Catholic school who talks about “getting two for the price of one: You forgive others, and God forgives you.”

The film’s willingness to let small moments play out pulls us into this story with relentless grace, and we can’t help root for Ola and her adolescent scheme, can’t help hoping that her attempts at managing her parents have even a prayer of success.

At area theaters “Mary Queen of Scots” — Impressively staged and sometimes cleverly written, this 16th-century story of men interfering with the ambitions of Mary Stuart (Saoirse Ronan) and Queen Elizabeth I (Margot Robbie) often comes across as stultified and stagnant. Historical drama, R, 125 minutes. HH “Vox Lux” — In arguably the worst per formance of her storied career, Natalie Portman plays a pop star who suffered trauma as a teen and now behaves like a spoiled brat virtually every second she’s not onstage. Pretentious deadpan absurdity abounds in this screeching, empty, exploitative cinematic cacophony. Drama, R, 112 minutes. H½ “Asher” — At an age when he’d be long overdue to take his pension, if they had pensions for guys like him, Ron Perlman’s former Mossad operative turned Brooklyn hit man per forms his job with cold-blooded efficiency and discovers there’s still a spark of warmth in his heart in this sparkling black diamond of film noir. Crime drama, R, 117 minutes.

HHH½

CONCRETE THEATRE Jan. 10-14 Free Solo: Thursday: 7 p.m.

The Mule (R): Friday: 7:30 p.m.; Saturday: 5 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 5 p.m.

360-941-0403 ANACORTES CINEMAS Jan. 11-17 Aquaman (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 12:45, 3:45, 6:45, 9:50; Sunday-Thursday: 12:45, 3:45, 6:45 Mary Poppins Returns (PG): Friday-Saturday: 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:30; Sunday-Thursday: 12:30, 3:30, 6:30 The Mule (R): Friday-Saturday: 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:40; Sunday-Thursday: 1:00, 4:00, 7:00 The Metropolitan Opera: Adriana Lecouvreur: Saturday: 9:55 a.m.

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STANWOOD CINEMAS Jan. 11-17 A Dog’s Way Home (PG): Friday-Saturday: 1:30, 4:00, 7:00, 9:15; Sunday-Thursday: 1:30, 4:00, 7:00 Aquaman (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 12:40, 3:45, 6:30, 9:25; Sunday-Thursday: 12:40, 3:45, 6:30 Mary Poppins Returns (PG): Friday-Saturday: 1:00, 3:50, 6:40, 9:35; Sunday-Thursday: 1:00, 3:50, 6:40 The Mule (R): Friday-Saturday: 1:10, 6:50, 9:40; Sunday-Thursday: 1:10, 6:50 Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (PG): 4:05 Green Book (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 1:15, 3:40, 6:45, 9:30; Sunday-Thursday: 1:15, 3:40, 6:45 360-629-0514 CASCADE MALL THEATERS Burlington For showings: amctheatres.com/showtimes/ all/2017-06-23/amc-loews-cascade-mall-14/all

OAK HARBOR CINEMAS Jan. 11-17 Aquaman (PG-13): Friday: 12:45, 3:45, 6:45, 9:50; Saturday: 3:45, 6:45, 9:50; Sunday-Thursday: 12:45, 3:45, 6:45 Bumblebee (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:40; Sunday-Thursday: 1:00, 4:00, 7:00 The Mule (R): Friday-Saturday: 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:30; Sunday-Thursday: 12:30, 3:30, 6:30 The Metropolitan Opera: Adriana Lecouvreur: Saturday: 9:55 a.m.

360-279-2226 BLUE FOX DRIVE-IN Oak Harbor Jan. 11-13 Bumblee (PG-13) and Aquaman (PG-13): First movie starts at 7 p.m. Friday, 6 p.m.

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