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MOVIES PAGES 14-15 ‘Humor Me’ best when it jokes about family matters OUT AND ABOUT PAGES 4-5 The Bill Anchell Trio performs at the Camano Center

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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK qualities for a TV actor, “It”: Those who have Upcoming but he just doesn’t not read the Stephen fill out the big screen King book or seen the movie releases demands of being a miniseries will find Following is a partial stranger in a strange “It” to be a creepy fear schedule of DVD releases land, a charming suitor, factory running on the (dates subject to change): the straight man for energy of Bill Skarsgård all of his fellow actors as Pennywise. Without JAN. 16 or as a son looking for the work of Tim Curry n Happy Death Day respect. This role called as a comparison, Skarsn The Snowman for someone with a lot gård’s performance n Loving Vincent more energy. stands out because of n 9/11 “The Foreigner”: the brilliant blend of n Better Call Saul — Jackie Chan and Pierce comedy, horror and Season 03 Brosnan star in the psychological manipn Beyond Skyline action thriller from ulation that makes this n Crooked House Martin Campbell, the clown as memorable as n Gangster Land director of “Casino the first encounter with n I, Daniel Blake Royale.” The film tells Jason or Freddie.

— Tribune News Service the story of London Without any backbusinessman Quan ground from the book, (Chan), whose past there’s no anticipation erupts in a revenge-fueled vendetof the story becoming a psychological study of how scarred young people can ta when the only person he loves is be when the stuff of their most terrify- taken from him in a senseless act of politically-motivated terrorism. In ing nightmares come to life. Focusing his relentless search for the identity of on the youngsters filters out all of the deeper meaning in the way Pennywise the terrorists, Quan wages war with a British government official (Brosnan), terrorizes the group and reduces the whose own past may hold clues to the film to a rather generic horror movie. identities of the elusive killers.

It’s a very good generic horror film as The film works because Campbell long as there no comparisons between knows how to get the most out of the the book and the movie.

63-year-old Chan. He mixes in enough When it comes to the new adaptaaction sequences to let Chan do what tion of “It,” the amount of enjoyment he does best while also giving Chan a will depend on familiarity with the source material. Being unaware makes rare opportunity. He gets to act more in this offering than the majority of his it easier to enjoy this wall made stanpast work. dard horror story given a more goose “Bad Day for the Cut”: Farmer bumps causing edge by the strong cast. becomes a vigilante on a bloody quest Knowing what the story could have to avenge his mother’s murder. been and wasn’t is the stuff of which “My Little Pony: The Movie”: Dark complaints with past King adaptations force threatens the ponies of Ponyville. have been based.

“Friend Request”: Approval of a “The Tiger Hunter”: What writer friend request on Facebook becomes Sameer Asad Gardezi and director/ deadly. co-writer Lena Khan have written “Marshall”: Thurgood Marshall is is the story of Sami Malik (Danny called in to handle what would become Pudi), a young engineering student one of the most important court cases from India, who decides to leave his in history. Chadwick Boseman stars. home, family and the girl he secretly “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In: The loves (Karen David) to find success in Complete Second Season”: Dan America. Part of his decision to leave Rowan and Dick Martin host a gaggle is he feels like he can no longer live in of comics including Goldie Hawn, the shadow of his father, a man herJudy Carne, Ruth Buzzi, Jo Anne Woralded for his prowess at tracking and ley and Alan Sues in 26 episodes. killing tigers.

“68 Kill”: What’s supposed to be a It falls to Pudi to pull the elements simple heist turns into a blood-spattogether. He’s a decent actor, whether tered crime spree. Matthew Gray it be as a supporting player in a TV Gubler stars. series like “Powerless” or as a voice — Tribune News Service talent for a Smurf. Those are fine

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

Bill Skarsgård stars as Pennywise in “It,” new on video this week.

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THIS WEEKENDin the area BALD EAGLE INTERPRETIVE CENTER EVENTS

DECEPTION PASS OPEN HOUSE

A Deception Pass State Park Open House will be at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, at the Walla Walla University Marine Laboratory, right by the entrance to Rosario Beach. The event is free and open for anyone to attend. There will be presentations by new park manager Jason Armstrong and information on the Deception Pass Park Foundation.

RELAY FOR LIFE KICKOFF

A Relay for Life of Skagit Kickoff Potluck will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, at Samish Valley Garage, 4320 Highway 9, Sedro-Woolley. There will be prizes to hand out from 2017 as well as a recap and plans for 2018. RSVP to eventbrite.com/o/ relay-for-life-of-skagit15824511570?s=80774488 with what dish you will bring.

CREATING A PURPOSEFUL LIFE

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he Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center, 52809 Rockport Park Road, Rockport, is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays in January.

Guided hikes along the Skagit River occur at 11 a.m. and speaker presentations are held at 1 p.m. The annual photo contest will run through Jan. 22. Go to skagiteagle.org for infor-

mation and a complete calendar of events. Free.

Next up: n Jan. 13: “Salmon recover Efforts in the Skagit River Delta: Recent Successes and Next Steps” presented by Jenna Friebel. n Jan. 14: “North Cascades Elk Herd: Monitoring and Management” presented by Jennifer Sevigny.

Anatha Attar, a certified Washington State Counselor and Coach for the Creative Life, will present “Creating a Purposeful Life” at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 11, at the Mount Vernon City Library, 315 Snoqualmie St., Mount Vernon. The talk will touch on four aspects of making positive change in our lives.

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OUT & ABOUT ART

THE GOOD STUFF: The Good Stuff Arts Gallery, 604 Commercial Ave., Anacortes, will host its January and February show “Art Dynamics.” Carla Seaton is featured artist for January.

She will show many of her originals and printed boards. The Good Stuff Arts is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mondays to Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sundays.

ANNE MARTIN MCCOOL: Anne Martin McCool’s paintings will be featured at the Hadrian Stone Gallery, 5717 Gilkey Ave., Edison, until Jan. 14.

The gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday through Sunday. The show also includes Huston Foist and other artists.

For information, visit htroc.com.

LUMINOUS POPUP SHOW: ACME Creative Gallery will host the Luminous Holiday Pop-Up Shop through January at the gallery, 705 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

The show will feature artisans and artists like Nikki McClure, M. Bueno Pottery, Isadoro, Barnacle Bags, Phil Elverum, Afterword, 112 James Street, Satterwhite Quilts, Things People Said, Slow Loris and more.

JENNIFER BOWMAN: See colorful paintings by Anacortes artist Jennifer Bowman at a new show at Scott Milo Gallery in Anacortes through

January. Also showing are still life photos by Randy Dana, photos on canvas by Lewis Jones, pastel landscapes by Christine Troyer, encaustic paintings by Marilee Holm and photo encaustic panels by Kathy Hastings. The gallery is located at 420 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. It is open Monday through Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or by appointment. scottmilo. com.

SMALL WORKS: The Matzke Fine Art Gallery and Sculpture Park, 2345 Blanche Way, Camano Island, will host “Honey, I Shrunk the Art,” the 27th annual small works show until Jan. 14. The gallery is open 11 to 5 p.m. every Friday, Saturday and Sunday and weekdays by appointment (call 360-387-2759). matzkefineart.com.

MONA OPEN HOUSE: Exhibiting artist Holly Andres will participate in a discussion of her exhibit “The Homecoming,” at 1 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Museum of Northwest ARt, 121 S. First St., La Conner. An opening reception of all winter exhibits will follow from 2 to 5 p.m.

MUSIC

LIVE AT THE CENTER: The Bill Anchell Trio will perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Tickets are $20

Bill Anchell Trio performs

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The Bill Anchell Trio will perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Tickets are $20 for adults and free for students. Information: 360-387-0222.

for adults and free for students. Information: 360-387-0222.

THE GOOD LOVELIES: The Good Lovelies return 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 20, to the Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon, with material from their upcoming new album “Shapeshifters.” Tickets are $24-$34. lincolntheatre.org/performance/ good-lovelies.

FAMILY CONCERT: The Skagit Symphony 2018 Family Concert will be held Sunday, Jan. 28, at McIntyre Hall in Mount Vernon.

The event starts at 1:30 p.m. with “Meet the Musicians,” an opportunity to talk with

members of Skagit Symphony and see their instruments up close. Following this interactive experience, the orchestra will perform a 45 minute concert program. Reserved seating. Tickets are $10 for adults and $1 for children/ students available through McIntyre Hall box office (open Tuesday to Friday noon to 4 p.m.) at 360-4167727.

LECTURES AND TALKS

COMPUTER CRASH: Learn how to backup data and how to restore data in case of a computer crash at a talk hosted by the Skagit Valley Geneol-

ogy Society at 1 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 13, at the Burlington Senior Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave., Burlington.

Information: skagitvalleygenealogy.org or genealogy0715@gmail. com.

BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS: “Biological Invasions: How Species Become Invasive” is the first of the Friends of Skagit Beaches lectures of 2018. Hear about how the success, impacts, and longterm effects of introduced populations determine whether or not they become invasive species. Dr. Emily Grayson, PhD, U.W., Washington Sea Grant, will illustrate these potentially environment

changing processes with real-time examples at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, at the NW Education Services Building, 1601 R Ave., Anacortes. Lectures are free and open to the public. skagitbeaches.org. For more info. contact: Matt Kerschbaum: cherrytree2@comcast.net.

SKAGIT TOPIC: “Mysticism in art.

How Skagit Valley artists are carrying the baton for the Big Four mystics” is a panel facilitated by Claire Swedberg and featuring Todd Horton, Barbara Silverman Summers, Roger Small and others. It will be 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Skagit County Historical museum, located at 501 S. 4th St., La Conner. The panelists are Skagit artists who have been influenced by the work of the Mystics.

For more information call 360.466.3365 or visit skagitcounty.net/ museum.

WOMEN JAZZ SINGERS: Anacortes Public Library will host “The Great Women Jazz Singers” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23. Joan Penney, a music educator and jazz singer, will give a lecture about the great jazz female vocalists, illustrated with audio and video recordings.

The program will follow the development of female jazz vocal style and technique through jazz history and is the latest in a series devoted to jazz history from the perspective of individual performers. Free.

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OUT & ABOUT OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SERIES: The Roy Robinson Subaru Outdoor Adventure Speaker Series returns to the Marysville Opera House on the fourth Tuesday of each month.

Local authors, outdoor enthusiasts and naturalists use their adventures and expertise on topics including hiking, kayaking, nature photography, boating and more. Entry is $5 at the door and each lecture is from 6 to 8 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) at the Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St. For more information, visit marysvillewa.gov or call the Marysville Parks, Culture and Recreation Office at 360-363-8400. n Tuesday, Jan. 23: Christine and Jeffrey Smith present “The Restoration of the Motor Vessel David B.” Join Christine Smith, award winning author of “More Faster Backwards: Rebuilding David B”, and her husband Jeffrey as they share their eight-year saga of rebuilding a decrepit 65-foot wooden cannery tender and its subsequent first Northbound trip from Bellingham up the Canadian Inside Passage to Alaska. n Tuesday, Feb. 27: Dave Elling presents “Paddle Pilgrim: Kayaking the Mississippi River.” Join professor and pastor Dave Ellingson as he recounts his adventure of a lifetime down the Mississippi River.

The 2,300-mile journey is detailed in his book, “Paddle Pilgrim: An Adventure of Spirit and Learning Kayaking the Mississippi River.”

SCIENCE AND THE BIBLE: A talk called “Biblical Worldview as it Relates to Science” will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, at Summit Park Bible Church, 12700 Thompson

Road. It will examine three examples of how the turn away from God has affected modern thought and also examine the evolutionary scenarios put forth to date and weight them against biblical exposition.

LEARN ABOUT VOICE OVERS: Lisa Foster will explain how to start using your speaking voice for commercials, films and videos. The class is $49 and is 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 25, at Skagit Valley College, 2405 East College Way.

MORE FUN

BALD EAGLE INTERPRETIVE CENTER: The Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center, 52809 Rockport Park Road, Rockport, is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays in January. Guided hikes along the Skagit River occur at 11 a.m. and speaker presentations are held at 1 p.m. The annual photo contest will run through Jan. 22. Go to skagiteagle. org for information and a complete calendar of events. Free. Next up: n Jan. 13: “ Salmon recover Efforts in the Skagit River Delta: Recent Successes and Next Steps” presented by Jenna Friebel. n Jan. 14: “North Cascades Elk Herd: Monitoring and Management” presented by Jennifer Sevigny. n Jan. 20: “Forage Fish Around Skagit County” presented by Pete Haase. n Jan. 21: “Glaciers of the North Cascades” presented

by Mike Larrabee. n Jan. 27: Native Plants of the Upper Skagit presented by Terri Wild (11 a.m. presentation, noon nature walk). n Jan 28: “ Winter Birds of Skagit County” present-

ed by Chris Brewer and Ken Salzman.

RAILROAD OPEN HOUSE: The Whatcom-Skagit Model Railroad Club will host an open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, at 1469 Silver Run Lane, Alger. whatcomskagitmrc. org.

NOT YOUR ORDINARY BINGO: Celebrity host Sylvia O’Stayformore will present BINGO at 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 13, at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Admission price is $16 for 10 rounds of bingo. Food will be available for purchase will be available starting at 6 p.m.

Prizes will be given to the winner of each game and Hawaiian-themed attire is encouraged but not required. Proceeds benefit the center’s programs. Tickets available at eventbrite.com. 360-3870222.

REUNION: An employee reunion for Skagit Steel/ Bendix/LTV will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 119 N. Cherry St., Burlington.

Appetizers and desserts are welcome. $2 donation, no-host bar. Contact Rick Engholm with questions at 360-202-7839.

RELAY FOR LIFE KICKOFF: A Relay for Life of Skagit Kickoff Potluck will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, at Samish Valley Garage, 4320 Highway 9, Sedro-Woolley. There will be prizes to hand out from 2017 as well as a recap and plans for 2018.

RSVP at eventbrite.com/o/ relay-for-life-of-skagit15824511570?s=80774488 with what dish you are bringing.

DECEPTION PASS OPEN HOUSE: A Deception Pass State Park Open House will be at 6 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 15, at the Walla Walla University Marine Laboratory, right by the entrance to Rosario Beach. The event is free and open for anyone to attend. There will be presentations by the new park manager Jason Armstrong and information on the Deception Pass Park Foundation.

POETRY READING: Jim Bertolino and Anita Boyle will hold a poetry reading at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, at Pelican Bay Books and Coffehouse, 520 Commercial Ave, Anacortes. Bertolino has 12 volumes of poetry published and has received several national awards. Boyle is an artist and poet who lives near Bellingham.

MUSIC AND MEMORIES: The sixth annual “Music and Memories” benefit for The Bradford House and Gentry House will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at Swinomish Casino & Lodge, 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes.

Blackstone and Burnett will be the featured entertainment. The event will include dinner, music and raffles, as well as live and silent auctions. Tickets: $60 before Dec. 29, then $75.

Sponsorships available.

360-428-5972 or skagitadultdayprogram.org.

ROBERT BURNS SUPPER: Mark the birthday of Robert Burns, Scotland’s national poet, with a dinner complete with whisky, poetry readings, highland dance and haggis at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Littlefield Celtic Center, 1124 Cleveland Ave, Mount Vernon. Space is limited. Tickets are $55

to $60. Visit celticarts.org/ celtic-events/burns-18.

SKAGIT WEDDING SHOW: The Skagit Wedding Show will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at Skagit Center, 1000 Fountain St., Burlington. Guests will enjoy viewing the latest trends in the wedding industry, a fashion show and drawings for great prizes. Tickets: skagitweddingshow.com for $8 before Jan. 20, or $10 at the door. 360-4285972 or info@cceventplanning.com.

WILD AND SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL: Viva Farms will host the Long Live Farms Wild & Scenic Film Festival from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26, at 18495 Dike Road, Mount Vernon. The event features eight films, food

by Pizza’zza, Farmstrong Brewing, Barefoot Wine, Bluewater Distilling and raffle prizes. Tickets are $25 and include dinner. vivafarms.org/longlivefarms.

YOUTH OF THE YEAR DINNER: The Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County’s Youth of the Year Dinner will be held at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 31, at Eaglemont, 4800 Eaglemont Drive, Mount Vernon. The Youth of the Year program recognizes and seeks to celebrate those club members who embrace & embody the characteristics of leadership and service, academic success, and healthy lifestyles. Staff mentors help each member with essay writing, as well as interviewing and public speaking skills, to showcase their achievements and development.

There is no cost to attend the event, but an RSVP is required. Visit skagitclubs. org or contact Heather Short at heather.short@

skagitclubs.org or 360-4193723, extension 8 to be put on a guest list. Seating is limited.

FEBRUARY

PLAYS

THE PRODUCERS: The Whidbey Playhouse presents Mel Brooks’ musical “The Producers,” Feb. 9 to March 4. The show is a laugh-out-loud, crowd-pleasing farce.

Tickets are $20 and are available online at whidbeyplayhouse.com or call 360-679-2237. The theater is located at 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor.

LECTURES AND TALKS

A PIECE OF THE CONTINENT: Learn about the Mount Vernon Police Department’s Outreach Coordination program at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6.

Erin von Fempe, LICSW, who has been a social worker for more than 24 years, will give the talk “A Piece of the Continent: A Discussion about the MVPD Outreach Coordination Program.”

MORE FUN

FATHER DAUGHTER VALENTINE’S BALL: The Father/Daughter Valentine’s Ball will be 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Mount Vernon High School Cafeteria. Girls (17 and younger) and father/ guardians are invited for $25 per couple and $12 for each additional girl. Tickets must be pre-purchased.

This is an opportunity for dads and daughters to dress up and spend a night together creating lasting memories. For tickets, call 360-336-6215 or purchase online at mountvernonwa. gov

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GET INVOLVED PRESENTATIONS, LECTURES, TALKS CREATING A PURPOSEFUL LIFE: Anatha Attar, a certified Washington State Counselor and Coach for the Creative Life, will present “Creating a Purposeful Life” at 6:30 p.m. today, Jan. 11, at the Mount Vernon City Library, 315 Snoqualmie St., Mount Vernon.

COMPUTER CRASH: Learn how to backup data and how to restore data in case of a computer crash at a talk hosted by the Skagit Valley Geneology Society at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, at the Burlington Senior Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave., Burlington. Information:

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NATIVE PLANTS FOR YOUR LANDSCAPE: Learn how to incorporate native plants into your backyard. Join Carson Moscoso, restoration project coordinator for the Snohomish Conservation District, for “Native Plants for Your Landscape, Including Edibles,” at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 17, at the Island County Multipurpose Center, 141 N East Camano Drive.

Call 360-387-2236, visit camanowildlifehabitat. org, or email camanowildlifehabitat@gmail. com.

BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS: “Biological Invasions: How Species Become Invasive” is the first of the Friends of Skagit Beaches lectures of 2018. Hear about how the success, impacts, and long-term effects of introduced populations determine whether or not they become invasive species at 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 19, at the NW Education Services Building, 1601 R Ave., Anacortes. skagitbeaches.org. For more infornatuib, contact Matt Kerschbaum at cherrytree2@comcast.net.

SOCRATES CAFE: Join a moderated philosophical conversation on “Is democracy beneficial to humanity?” at the Socrates Cafe from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St. Free. For more information, contact Ben McBroom at 360-2990415 or benmcbroom@

yahoo.com.

NO MORE BOMBS: A No More Bombs meeting will be held 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St. The meeting will focus on information and advocacy for nuclear disarmament. Cookies, tea and coffee will be served. nomorebombs. org.

BOOKS

GREAT BOOKS READING GROUP MEETING: The Great Books Reading Group examines passages from important writings in history — currently reading passages from “Great Conversations, vol. 2,” published by the Great Books Foundation. The group meets at the Burlington Library, 820 E. Washington Ave., 6 to 8 p.m. the fourth Monday. All are welcome. Information: 360-941-1437 and shunji.asari@gmail. com.

ART

CALL FOR ARTISTS: The Anacortes Arts Commission is calling for entries to its second annual outdoor sculpture exhibition to be held in the madrona grove and surrounding area of the Depot Arts & Community Center, 611 R. Ave. in Anacortes. Sculptures must be durable enough to withstand outdoor conditions and should have means of being secured to a concrete platform.

All sculptures should be for sale. Artists need to live in Washington State. Entries are due

Feb. 13. Information: anacortesartscommission.com CALL FOR ARTISTS: The Mount Vernon Downtown Association is looking for artists to participate in a Birds of Winter Art Walk on Saturday, Feb. 10.

Contact dep.mvda@ gmail.com for more information.

ARTS COMMISSION: The Mount Vernon Arts Commission meets at 4:30 p.m the third Tuesday of each month at Hillcrest Park Administration Office, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. The commission currently needs two additional members. Information at the city Parks Department, 360-336-6215.

CALL FOR SCULPTURES: San Juan Islands Sculpture Park invites sculptors to submit entries for its ongoing juried sculpture review. All sculptures must be deemed safe and should be suitable for exhibition in an outdoor setting and capable of withstanding occasional high winds, rain and possible snow.

Accepted sculptures will be installed for a two-year period (if not sold sooner) in the 20-acre park located near Roche Harbor on San Juan Island. For complete submission guidelines, visit sjisculpturepark.com.

CALL FOR INSTRUCTORS: Burlington Parks and Recreation is looking for qualified instructors to expand its enrichment classes for youths and adults. To download

an instructor’s packet, visit the Parks and Recreation Department webpage at burlingtonwa.gov and click on the “Instructors Needed” tab. For information, call 360-755-9649 or email recreation@burlingtonwa.gov.

CALL FOR ART TEACHERS: The Good Stuff Arts, 604 Commercial Ave., Anacortes, is looking for qualified, experienced beginning art teachers in watercolor, drawing, sketching and mixed media art forms. Call to schedule a meeting to show your work and discuss your experience. Kat Peterson, 360755-3152.

ART CLASSES

BEGINNING MOSAIC: A beginning mosaic art class is underway at the Anacortes Senior Activity Center, 1701 22nd St, and runs for several Wednesdays. All supplies are provided for the $50 charge and guests are welcome to join in at any time in the ongoing glass workshop.

ART CLASSES: The Good Stuff Arts Gallery offers classes by Greg Dugan in drawing, pen and ink, colored pencil and watercolor from beginning to advanced.

On Jan. 20, Barbara De Pirro with the Golden Company will present a free lecture for all levels and background on Golden products and how to use them.

Attendees will receive information packets and free samples.

Reservations required.

360-755-3152.

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. 360-466-4288 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.

ART CLASSES: 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 call 360-466-0110 or visit gailcreativestudies. com.

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

ART CLASSES: Dakota Art Center offers a variety of art classes and workshops at 17873 Highway 536, Mount Vernon. 360416-6556, ext. 5, or dakotaartcenter.com.

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GET INVOLVED 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, call 360-6292787 or visit stanwoodcamanoarts.com.

AUDITIONS

POSEIDEN PLAYERS: The Poseidon Players will be having auditions for the Black Box Theater (short scripts, few props and costumes) from 6 to 8 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 19, and 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, at the Star Studio, 730 SE Midway Boulevard. For more information, call 360679-2237.

CANTABILE CHAMBER CHOIR AUDITIONS: Choral singers of all parts are wanted.

The Cantabile Chamber Choir performs throughout Skagit Valley and beyond.

Rehearsals are 6:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays at Bethany Covenant Church, 1318 S. 18th St., Mount Vernon.

Dues are $150 per year and the cost of music. Auditions are by appointment. Information: Jennie Bouma at 425-312-4565 or cantabilechamberchoir@ gmail.com.

DANCE

BEGINNING SQUARE DANCING: 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401

Cleveland St. Couples and singles welcome.

First two evenings are free, $4 thereafter.

360-424-4608 (leave a message) or rosie@ valleyint.com.

BEGINNING LINE DANCING: Beginning line dancing is 7-8 p.m.

Tuesdays through Feb. 27 at the Burlington Community Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave. Cost is $6 for drop-ins or $20 per monthly session. For adults and teens 13 and older. Information: recreation@ burlingtonwa.gov and 360-755-9649.

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

dance to a variety of international music.

Instruction begins at 7 p.m. followed by review and request dances until 9:30 p.m. The first session is free, $5 thereafter. All welcome.

No partners needed.

For information, contact Gary or Ginny at 360-766-6866.

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

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

JOLLY TIME CLUB: Have fun and dance to live music 1-3:30 p.m.

Thursdays at Hillcrest Lodge, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. For information, contact Gisela at 360-424-5696.

SWING DANCE CLASSES: Swing dance classes are 7-8 p.m. every Monday in March at the Anacortes Center for Happiness, 619 Commercial Ave. No experience or partner needed. $40 per person for the series or $12 per person at the door. Information at anacortescenterforhappiness.org and 360-464-2229.

MUSIC

UKULELE FUN & SONG CIRCLE: Have fun strumming and

singing at the free Ukulele Fun & Song Circle 1-2 p.m. Wednesdays at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland St. Beginners welcome and loaner ukuleles available. Song sheets provided. Information: 206-790-4862 and 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. 360-4660109.

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Study: Female directors got few opportunities in Hollywood films over the last decade

By MEG JAMES Los Angeles Times

Hollywood once again earned dismal marks in USC Annenberg’s annual report card on the number of women and minorities in powerful positions in the entertainment industry.

Professor Stacy Smith and the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative found that women made up only 4.3 percent of all directors of the 1,100 top films released from 2007 to 2017.

That represented a ratio of 22 males to each female director. In addition, only four black females, two Asian females and one Latina directed any of those 1,100 films.

“When people think of a female director — it’s a Caucasian female,” Smith said Thursday in an interview. “There were only eight women of color directing those 1,100 films, including only one Latina — that shows something in the system is broken.”

The findings underscore the magnitude of a problem that has come into sharp focus in recent months as the entertainment industry grapples with its treatment of women.

Media companies, production firms and talent agencies are facing growing pressure to correct widespread gender imbalances, which many believe have contributed to an alpha-male culture that allowed sexual harassment to occur unchecked.

Since October, the industry has been roiled by allegations of sexual misconduct by powerful men, including mogul Harvey Weinstein, film producer Brett Ratner, for-

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Director Patty Jenkins (left) and actress Gal Gadot pose in the press room at the 29th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival on Tuesday, Jan. 2, in Palm Springs, Calif.

mer Amazon Studios chief Roy Price and veteran TV broadcasters Matt Lauer and Charlie Rose.

The USC report titled “Inclusion in the Director’s Chair?” analyzed data on the gender, race and age of 1,223 filmmakers working on 1,100 top-grossing films over the last decade.

The picture improved marginally in 2017, when women made up 7.3 percent of directors of the year’s 100 top movies, compared with 4.2 percent in 2016.

One of the top-grossing movies in 2017, “Wonder Woman” was directed by a woman, Patty Jenkins.

“That movie was a home run for Warner Bros.,”

Smith said. “But there are other women waiting in the queue behind Patty to tell authentic and compelling stories about male and female protagonists.”

Still, women faced significant hurdles, such as receiving few opportunities to direct more than one film. Nearly 84 percent of female directors made only one film in the 10-year period covered by the study compared with 55.3 percent of men.

Age also was a factor. The careers of men spanned six decades, with men beginning to direct films when they were in their 20s and continuing until they were in their 70s and 80s.

Women did not enjoy that same longevity, beginning their directing careers while in their 30s and ending by the time they reached 50.

Only 15 women age 50 or older directed movies in the 10-year period, compared with more than 350 men.

“Until major media companies take concrete steps to address the biases that impede hiring, nothing will change,” Smith said in a statement.

Two years ago, the federal Equal Employment and Opportunity Commission launched an investigation into the plight of female film and TV directors but, so far, nothing has come of it.

Meanwhile, the Weinstein and other sexual harassment scandals and the #metoo social media movement have heightened awareness of the stark gender imbalance in Hollywood.

The USC report also found that women are underrepresented in the executive ranks as well.

At seven major media companies, about 19 percent of the board members are female. Four companies — 21st Century Fox, Sony Corp., Comcast Corp. and Lionsgate — each had only one woman on its board. Only 17.9 percent of the high-ranking executive jobs were held by women.

“We are seeing exclusion across the board,” Smith said.

The study also highlighted the small percentage of black and Asian directors working on major films. Only 5.2 percent of the 1,223 directors of 1,100 top films were black, and 3.2 percent were Asian.

ON STAGE in the Skagit

Valley and surrounding area January 13-19

FRIDAY.19

LEANN RIMES 8 p.m., Pacific Showroom, Skagit Casino and Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. $75. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

Saturday.13 COMEDY Ladies of Laughter — Funny and Fabulous: 7:30 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $20.50-39.50.

360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

MUSIC Arrington de Dionyso, The Crabs & Matt Mehlan: 7 p.m., Kennelly Keys, 1901 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. $10. $5 for students, seniors and military. ricky.t@kennellykeysmusic.com.

Thursday.18 MUSIC The Done Goners: 5:30 p.m., Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St., Marysville.

Free. 360-363-8400 or marysvillewa.gov.

DRAMA ”Shakespeare’s Other Women: A New Anthology of Mono-

logues”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Island Center for the Arts’ Zech Hall, 565 Camano Ave, Langley. Pay what you will. islandshakespearefest. org.

Friday.19 MUSIC Leann Rimes: 8 p.m., Pacific Showroom, Skagit Casino and Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. $75. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

Five for Fighting with String Quartet: 8 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $17.50-39.50. 360-7346080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

DRAMA ”Shakespeare’s Other Women: A New Anthology of Monologues”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Island Center for the Arts’ Zech Hall, 565 Camano Ave., Langley. $15. islandshakespearefest.org.

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TUNING UP Playing at area venues January 11-18 Thursday.11

Sunday.14

Wednesday.17

Sheri Roberts-Greimes: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

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

The Naughty Blokes, The Ellis Deviants, Vincent Blackshadow: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 State St., Bellingham. $6. 36077-1067 or shakedownbellingham.com.

Monday.15

No Guts, Kali Masi, Vellichor, Iffy Comma: 8:30 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 State St., Bellingham. $6. 360-771067 or shakedownbellingham.com.

Red Fang, Year of the Cobra: 8 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 State St., Bellingham. $20-22.

360-77-1067 or shakedownbellingham.com.

Nick Anthony: 6-8 p.m., Evelyn’s Tavern, 12667 Highway 9, Clear Lake. 360-399-1321.

Friday.12

Tuesday.16

Flowmotion, Sky Colony, Josh Clauson: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

Janette West: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Free. 360-5881720 or anacortesrockfish.com.

Chad Peterson and Friends: 4:307:30 p.m., Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham. 360392-3100 or hotelbellwether.com.

Christian Casolary Trio: 5-8 p.m., Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham. 360392-3100 or hotelbellwether.com.

The Groove Tramps: 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Free. 360-588-1720 or anacortesrockfish.com.

Wayne Hayton: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Free. 360-5881720 or anacortesrockfish.com.

Thursday.18

Impressions: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

Emerald City Throwdown: 9 p.m., Winner’s Lounge, Skagit Casino and Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

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

360-848-8882.

John Delourme: 7:309:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 1st St., La Conner. 360-399-1805 or aneliaskitchenandstage. com.

SATURDAY.13

DADDY TREETOPS, JON PARRY AND THE POUR BOYS 8:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360-766-6266 or theoldedison.com.

Saturday.13

The Tighty Whities: 8 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave, Anacortes. anacortesh2o.com or 360-755-3956.

Fabulous Roof Shakers: 8 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. 360-4453000 or conwaymuse. com.

Jody Taylor Band: 9 p.m., Loco Billy’s,

27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. $8. 425-7375144, 360-629-6500 or locobillys.com.

Emerald City Throwdown: 9 p.m., Winner’s Lounge, Skagit Casino and Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

Daddy Treetops, Jon Parry and the Pour Boys: 8:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court,

Bow. 360-766-6266 or theoldedison.com.

Fanny Alger: 10 p.m., Brown Lantern Ale House, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360293-2544 or brownlantern.com.

Lizzie Weber: 7:309:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 1st St., La Conner. 360-399-1805 or aneliaskitchenandstage. com.

THURSDAY.11

THE NAUGHTY BLOKES, THE ELLIS DEVIANTS, VINCENT BLACKSHADOW 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 State St., Bellingham. $6. 36077-1067 or shakedownbellingham.com.

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HOT TICKETS MARK HUMMEL’S CHICAGO BLUES HARMONICA BLOWOUT: Jan. 11-14, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-4419729 or jazzalley.com.

G3 FEATURING JOE SATRIANI, JOHN PETRUCCI, PHIL COLLEN: Jan. 11, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

PETER WHITE: Jan. 1114, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

RAILROAD EARTH: Jan. 12, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

MARKIPLIER: Jan. 13, Moore Theatre, Seattle.

360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

RYAN HAMILTON: Jan. 13, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

XTREME INTERNATIONAL ICE RACING: Jan. 13, Angel of the Winds Arena, Everett. 866-3328499 or angelofthewindsarena.com.

STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW: Jan. 15, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 360-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

WAR: Jan. 18-21, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle.

206-441-9729 or jazzalley. com.

ST. VINCENT: Jan. 18-19, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

HIPPO CAMPUS, SURE SURE: Jan. 19, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 360-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

LEANN RIMES: Jan. 19-20, Pacific Showroom, Skagit Casino and Resort, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

STEVEN WRIGHT: Jan. 20, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

LEWIS BLACK: Jan. 20, Moore Theatre, Seattle.

360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER, EDDIE GRIFFIN, D.L. HUGHELY, GEORGE LOPEZ: Jan. 21, KeyArena, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO: Jan. 21, Neptune Theatre, Seattle.

360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

ADAM SANDLER: Jan. 22, Benaroya Hall, Seattle.

216-215-4747 or seattlesymphony.com.

HAROLD LOPEZ-NUSSA, RUY NUSSA: Jan. 2324, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

LUNA: Jan. 23, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 360-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

JOSH RITTER & THE ROYAL CITY BAND: Jan. 13, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE: Jan. 25, KeyArena, Seattle. 360745-3000 or ticketmaster. com.

NAJEE: Jan. 25-28, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

RICKY GERVAIS: Jan. 27, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

BRUCE COCKBURN: Jan. 28, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

FIRST AID KIT: Jan. 28, Moore Theatre, Seattle.

360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

DAVINA & THE VAGABONDS: Jan. 30-31, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

MIRANDA LAMBERT: Feb. 1, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS: Feb. 3, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

KATY PERRY: Feb. 3,

RICKY GERVAIS Jan. 27, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

Tacoma Dome, Tacoma.

800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

ROBERT GATES: Feb. 5, McCaw Hall, Seattle. 844827-8118 or uniquelives. com.

BETH HART: Feb. 7, Neptune Theatre, Seattle.

360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

DESTROYER, MEGA BOG: Feb. 8, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 360-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

JUDY COLLINS: Feb. 8-11, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

MIKE GORDON: Feb. 9, Neptune Theatre, Seattle.

360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

JESSE COOK: Feb. 10-11, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

MINDI ABAIR BAND: Feb. 13-14, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206441-9729 or jazzalley. com.

MUMLY TROLL: Feb. 15, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN: Feb. 15, Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham. 360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

MAVIS STAPLES: Feb. 16-17, Pacific Showroom, Skagit Casino and Resort, Bow. 877-275-2448 or

theskagit.com.

TOBYMAC, DANNY GOKEY, MANDISA: Feb. 16, Key Arena, Seattle.

360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

WALK THE MOON: Feb. 16-17, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

ABDULLAH IBRAHIM, EKAYA, HUGH MASEKELA: Feb. 16-17, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-4419729 or jazzalley.com.

JACOB SARTORIUS, ZACH CLAYTON, HAYDEN SUMMERALL: Feb. 18, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

GOGOL BORDELLO: Feb. 20, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

MAT KEARNY: Feb. 20, Moore Theatre, Seattle.

360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

THE DOLLOP: Feb. 22, Neptune Theatre, Seattle.

360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

MILES ELECTRIC BAND: Feb. 23, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 360-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

MARGO PRICE: Feb. 25, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

K.D. LANG: Feb. 26, Moore Theatre, Seattle.

360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

BAHAMAS: Feb. 27, Neptune Theatre, Seattle.

360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

HERBIE HANCOCK: March 1, McCaw Hall, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

WOOD BROTHERS: March 2, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 360-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

G-EAZY: March 3, Accesso Showare Center, Kent. 866-973-9613 or livenation.com.

RYAN MCKASSON AND ERIC MCDONALD: March 3, Phinney Center, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

NEW POLITICS: March 4, The Showbox, Seattle.

888-929-7849 or livenation.com.

ANDERSON COOPER: March 4, McCaw Hall, Seattle. 844-827-8118 or www.uniquelives.com.

STEEP CANYON RANGERS: March 4, Neptune Theatre, Seattle.

360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

WALK OFF THE EARTH: March 5, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 360-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS: March 7, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 360-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

THE LONE BELLOW: March 9, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 360-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

SURVIVOR: March 9-10, Pacific Showroom, Skagit Casino and Resort, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

LORDE, RUN THE JEWELS, YOVE STYRKE: March 9, KeyArena, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

PHILLIP PHILLIPS: March 16, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 360-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

JOHN HIATT & THE GONERS: March 17, Moore Theatre, Seattle.

360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

THE OH HELLOS: March 23, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 360-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

LEFTOVER SALMSON, KELLER WILLIAMS: March 24, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 360-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

AIR: March 26, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 360-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

JOHN CLEESE: March 26, McCaw Hall, Seattle.

844-827-8118 or www. uniquelives.com.

BRANDI CARLILE, MARLON WILLIAMS: March 30-31, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 360-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

TODRICK HALL: April 4, Moore Theatre, Seattle.

360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

THE TRAILER PARK BOYS: April 5, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 360-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

WHISKEY MYERS: April 12, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

KENNY G: April 12-15, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

BILL MAHER: April 14, Paramount Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

JUDAS PRIEST, SAXON, BLACK STAR RIDERS: April 15, Accesso Showare Center, Kent.

866-973-9613 or livenation.com.

DENNIS DEYOUNG: April 20-21, Pacific Showroom, Skagit Casino and Resort, Bow. 877-2752448 or theskagit.com.

THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE: April 23, Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham. mountbakertheatre.com or 360-734-6080.

SHANIA TWAIN: May 3, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

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‘American Idol’ says it wants to get back to making stars

By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer

PASADENA, Calif. — “American Idol” wants to get back in the business of making stars.

The longtime talent show, which is being revived by ABC starting on March 11, faded in ratings and cultural significance over its last seasons on Fox before ending in 2016.

The memorable talents boosted by the show — Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Adam Lambert and the like — were all a part of the show’s heyday a decade earlier.

Ryan Seacrest is back as host of “American Idol,” but it will have three new judges in

Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. They said on Monday they see themselves as mentors and instructors.

Challenged at a news conference to name the three final winners of “American Idol,” none of the cast members or producers attempted it.

Bryan acknowledged that was a weakness of the show’s final years, and judges wanted to mold some memorable talent.

“We are wasting our time if we don’t find another star,” Perry said.

Richie said he’s been asked often to do instructional videos on making it in the music business and he always resisted, wondering how many people would be interested. But he realized he would be able to offer

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Luke Bryan (from left) Katy Perry and Lionel Richie participate in the “American Idol” panel during the Disney/ABC Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour on Monday, Jan. 8, in Pasadena, Calif.

that advice as a judge on “American Idol.”

“A lot of our viewers will see themselves in some of these contestants,” Perry said. “They will relate and they will feel hope ... hopefully

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The judges said they saw themselves in the contestants because they were once there; Perry recalled the strug-

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Seacrest said the show’s format hasn’t changed.

He said the new judging panel is working well together — as opposed to stars circling in their own orbits — and that was an important goal in the reboot.

No one has necessarily emerged as a “bad cop” along the lines of Simon Cowell. Producers indicated that was an outdated view of the show. “I’m blunt but I can’t be mean because I’m a woman,” Perry said.

Much like in the show’s final years, it wouldn’t focus on marginally talented contestants during tryouts so they would be humili-

ated on television, said Trish Kinane, the show’s executive producer.

The show will air on Sunday and Monday nights for eight weeks, then wind down to just Sunday when a new season of “Dancing With the Stars” premieres.

Then, “Idol” will have a two-night finale on May 20 and 21.

The reboot has caused some bad blood: Fox executives haven’t been happy that the show is coming back so soon and said that toward the end, producers wouldn’t work with them to reduce costs that would make the show more viable; producers at “American Idol” didn’t want Fox to cancel it in the first place.

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TRAVEL

Ethiopia: Ancient churches, mysterious towers and Lucy

By MARCUS ELIASON Associated Press

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Ethiopia has always held me in thrall.

It is a cradle of prehistoric humankind. It embraced Christianity long before the missionaries arrived.

Its people carved subterranean churches out of solid rock and built mysterious towers of stone.

The country’s mythology included serving as keepers of the Ark of the Covenant (the legendary chest containing the Ten Commandments) and the biblical story of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. And in the modern era it was the only African nation to repel a European colonial invasion (by Italy in 1896).

I was born and raised in Africa but had never visited Ethiopia. The chance came last fall when my wife Eva and I were in Israel, a mere 4.5 hours by air from Addis Ababa. Ethiopian Airlines flew us, arranged all-inclusive tours, and for six days, by plane or car, we toured the north of the country from the source of the Blue Nile to the stone obelisks of the vanished empire of Axum.

After our first night in Addis Ababa, the huge and crowded capital, we flew to Bahir Dar, a pleasant town on the shore of Lake Tana, and were driven south to see the Blue Nile, a tributary

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This Oct. 7, 2017, photo shows castle ruins in Gondar, Ethiopia.

Royal castles and palaces attest to Gondar’s role as capital of Ethiopia in the 17th and 18th centuries.

of the Nile River. It had rained overnight, and the trip was a slow and slithery affair on an unpaved road. Then we hiked for about a mile through bright green fields, across a wobbly wooden footbridge, and through patches of shoe-swallowing mud.

Then the sun shone and we were looking at a wall of white water thundering over a cliff: the Blue Nile at its first great cataract on a journey to Khartoum in neighboring Sudan to merge into the White Nile and continue north to the Mediterranean.

Back in Bahir Dar, we traveled by boat across Lake Tana, one of the largest lakes in Africa. Its islands are dotted with monasteries and churches, one of them a circular chapel with a richly thatched roof.

Next morning, after

waking to a sunrise that streaked Lake Tana in gold, we set out on a three-hour drive north to Gondar, a past capital of Ethiopia whose highlight is a royal compound of 17th and 18th century palaces and castles.

Gondar was also once home to Ethiopia’s Jewish minority until they emigrated en masse to Israel in the 1980s and 1990s.

Next stop, the mysterious kingdom of Axum (or Aksum) in northern Ethiopia. It’s a junction of early Christian, Muslim and Jewish civilization in the Horn of Africa. Although the Axumite empire lasted hundreds of years, little is known about it. But it was clearly advanced for its time, judging by its most visible highlight, the obelisks.

These so-called stelae, some roughly 10 stories

high with intricately carved stone, are thought to have demarcated royal burial places. The largest weighed 520 tons and still lies where it collapsed.

Others survive upright.

Another flight took us to Lalibela and its 12th-century churches.

Defying all conventional rules of architecture, they were carved out of soft volcanic rock, and are seen by looking down into the light-filled crevices that surround them.

The churches are decorated with religious art and other ornamentation.

Attesting to the religious mix that makes Ethiopia so interesting, we spotted a Christian cross inside a Jewish Star of David.

Ethiopia endeared itself to us in many ways: its impossibly complicated calendar; the complete absence of smokers; the Ethiopian currency, called birr (rhymes with grrr); our driver fighting through traffic not by leaning on his horn but by tapping it gently, almost apologetically; the exquisite little sauce dish we bought, only to see it melt back into mud under our all-vanquishing detergent.

Finally, to get a sense of proportion after all the antiquity we had encountered, we stopped at the National Museum of Ethiopia in Addis Ababa to see Lucy, whose bones were discovered in northern Ethiopia in 1974.

At 3.2 million years, she’s the most famous human ancestor.

Local travel briefs WHATCOM SENIOR TOURS: Whatcom Senior Tours hosts a series of trips for seniors. Sign up by calling 360-733-4030, 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. For information or to register, call 360-336-6215.

NO BORDERS: Recreation Without Borders offers recreational trips, tours and adventures throughout the Northwest and British Columbia. For information or to register, call 360-766-7109 or visit recreationwithoutborders.com.

OAK HARBOR DAY TRIPS: The Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St., offers fun 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.

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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Directed by Greta Gerwig; starring Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf, Tracy Letts, Lucas, Hedges, Timothee Chalamet and Beanie Feldstein.

Rated R. $10.50 general; $9.50 seniors, students and active military; $8 ages 12 and under. Lincoln members get a $2 discount. Sunday bargain prices: $9 general; $7.50 children 12 and under.

thrilling mysteries ever told. From the novel by best-selling author Agatha Christie, “Murder on the Orient Express” tells the tale of thirteen strangers stranded on a train, where everyone’s a suspect. One man must race against time to solve the puzzle before the murderer strikes again.

Directed by Kenneth Branagh; cast includes Kenneth Branagh, Penélope Cruz, Willem Dafoe, Judi Dench, Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Daisy Ridley and Josh Gad. Rated PG-13. $10.50 general; $9.50 seniors, students and active military; $8 ages 12 and under. Lincoln members get a $2 discount. Sunday bargain prices: $9 general; $7.50 children 12 and under.

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MOVIES

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MINI-REVIEWS

‘Humor Me’ best when it jokes about family matters

By RICK BENTLEY Tribune News Service

Turning “Old Jews Telling Jokes” into a feature film is the natural evolution of the web series by Sam Hoffman that started in 2009. His jokes and anecdotes contributed to several Jewish personalities already have been complied into a book, transformed into a TV series and became a podcast. It was relatively simple to transform the original material into all of those formats because they have a loose design.

Making the movie based on the concept, “Humor Me” took more work, but Hoffman ends up hanging on to the essence of his popular compilation of comedy while weaving it into a touching family story. His script has no major problems, but it also isn’t overly strong. The good thing is the family element is elevated because of the strong work by both Elliott Gould (“Ray Donovan”) and Jemaine Clement (“Flight of the Conchords).

The family story Hoffman has fashioned is more of inspired by his “Old Jews Telling Jokes” than saying it is based the stories. Biggest among the adjustments is the storyline of Nate (Clement), a struggling playwright forced to move in with his joke-telling dad, Bob (Gould), in a New Jersey retirement community.

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Jemaine Clement and Elliott Gould in the film “Humor Me.”

It is an uneasy situation because Nate has gotten tired of his father’s endless telling of jokes while Nate is a disappointment to his father because of his lack of focus. Both must learn to adjust or the father-son relationship will be ruined forever.

Hoffman, who also directed the film, smartly weaves in jokes into the script in two very different ways. Gould is masterful at telling humorous stories that come across funnier than they really are because of his delivery. There’s a beautiful rhythm to the way Gould fires off jokes as emotional defensive mechanisms.

The other smart move by Hoffman is scattering some black-and-white vignettes of the jokes through the film. These stand-alone jokes come closer to the original design of the web series, but are a jarring jump

from the family elements.

Hoffman uses just enough of the comedy scenes so they are an accent and not a distraction to the far more interesting family story.

Gould is strong both as the jokester and as the frustrated father. But, he doesn’t have to carry the load on his own. The family story works because Clement turns in a believable performance, both as the struggling writer and as the emotionally oppressed son.

It’s not the normal role for Clement, but he rises to the occasion.

Where the movie begins to move away from its emotional core is having Nate take over as the director of a senior citizen production of “The Mikado.” This allows Hoffman the opportunity to bring in other veteran actors, including Annie Potts. It also sets up a potential love interest for

Nate with Allison (Ingrid Michaelson). This is one of the most accessible versions of “The Mikado,” but the story thread isn’t strong enough to warrant the time it takes between Gould and Clement. The movie is loaded with highs created by the father-son story and lows caused by the theater production. In the end, the highs come out slightly ahead.

Saving the ending is the moment when a video of one of Nate’s plays surfaces, opening old wounds for him and his father. Ultimately, the father and son realize they have both been trying to deal with the pain in their lives in methods not that different. Again, it is Gould and Clement who prove that a film based on “Jokes” can get strength from the more personal moments.

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Compiled from news services.

Ratings are 1 to 4 stars.

“Insidious: The Last Key” — The production elements and special effects are pretty cool in this installment of the horror franchise, a chapter about demons in the creepy childhood home of parapsychologist Elise Rainier (the wonderful Lin Shaye). The main problem: too many ghosts. Good ghosts, bad ghosts, and ghosts that might not really be ghosts at all. Horror, PG-13, 103 minutes. HH “Hostiles” — Christian Bale is at the laser-focused top of his game (and perfectly cast) as an Old West soldier escorting a freed Cheyenne chief (Wes Studi) and his family to their ancestral land. The brutal violence is not for the faint of heart, but “Hostiles” winds up being about having a heart in a world that seems almost without hope. Western, R, 133 minutes.

HHH½ “The Post” — Meryl Streep has often played the most confident of characters, but as 1970s Washington Post publisher Kay Graham, she does an astonishing job of showing us someone unsure of herself as she debates publishing the Pentagon Papers and risking jail. This is a love letter to journalistic bravery and to the First Amendment, and it is the best movie about newspapers since “All the President’s Men.” Historical drama, PG-13, 115 minutes. Rating: HHHH “Bright” — In what’s basically a tired buddy-cop movie dressed up in bizarre trappings, Will Smith and Joel Edgerton battle to prevent the evil Dark Lord from destroying the world. A truly terrible, mountainous pile of genre-blending garbage filled with transparent parallels to real-world racism and class differences. Fantasy action, not rated, 117 minutes.

H½ “All the Money in the World” — Ridley Scott’s well-paced, great-looking and nimble take on one of the most famous kidnapping cases of the 20th century leaves us marveling at the enormous footprint J. Paul Getty left on the world. Playing the oil tycoon as a last-minute substitute for Kevin Spacey, Christopher Plummer delivers a powerful, magnetic, scene-stealing performance. Historical drama, R, 132 minutes.

HHH½ “Molly’s Game” — Jessica Chastain gives a nomination-worthy performance as the organizer of high-stakes, A-list poker games that aren’t exactly legal. With his feature directing debut, Aaron Sorkin hits a home run — a glimpse of life in the fast lane, a sobering cautionary tale and a brilliant character study. Biographical drama, R, 140 minutes. HHHH “Pitch Perfect 3” — Any honors-level high school creative writing class could come up with a half-dozen better story ideas for “Pitch Perfect 3” than this incomprehensibly stupid, jarringly uneven, astonishingly unfunny and just plain lazy dead fish of a threequel. The songs remain good cheesy white-bread fun, but this feels like an encore nobody asked for.

Musical comedy, PG-13, 93 minutes. H

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MOVIES “Downsizing” — Matt Damon is in prime everyman mode as a good guy with a good heart who agrees to be shrunk to 5 inches tall as a way to reduce his environmental footprint — and enjoy a more luxurious life. At first a raucous comedy with some social commentary, director Alexander Payne’s film loses its way for a while, and it feels as if we’re being lectured a bit too much in the home stretch. Comedy satire, R, 135 minutes. HHH “I, Tonya” — Recounting the life of skater Tonya Harding in both a darkly funny comedy and a serious character study is a tricky and bold balancing act, and the “I, Tonya” team pulls it off on

every level. Handed the plum title role, Margot Robbie gives the best performance of her career.

Sports biography, R, 119 minutes. HHHH “The Greatest Showman” — There were times when I rolled my eyes to the ceiling at the corny and cheesy and shameless sentiment of this musical starring Hugh Jackman as P.T. Barnum.

But then I’d realize my foot was once again tapping in time to the beat of the catchy tunes, at which point I’d acknowledge I was thoroughly enjoying myself, despite all cynical instincts. Musical, PG, 105 minutes. HHH “Hangman” — At 77, Al Pacino admirably commits to the pulpy material

and his seen-it-all character, a retired detective enlisted to help stop a serial killer. In its own cheesy and entertaining way, this lurid B-movie kept me guessing throughout. Crime thriller, R, 98 minutes. HHH “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” — Although it doesn’t pack quite the same emotional punch as “The Force Awakens” and lags a bit in the second half, this is still a worthy chapter in the “Star Wars” franchise, popping with exciting action sequences and sprinkled with good humor. Surprises big and small abound. Fantasy/ sci-fi action, PG-13, 152 minutes. HHH½ “Darkest Hour” — This look back at Winston

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dud, a sluggish, uninspired retread of so many earlier and much better Allen films. Drama, PG-13, 101 minutes. H½ “The Shape of Water” — Sally Hawkins gives a sweet and moving performance as a maid in a top-secret government facility who falls in love with a mysterious sea creature in captivity there. Gorgeously color-coordinated, this fairy tale from director Guillermo del Toro is one of the most romantic and most breathtakingly beautiful movies of the year. Fantasy adventure, R, 118 minutes. HHH½ “Thirst Street” — Comedy drama, not rated, 83 minutes — Lindsay Burdge is nothing short of sensational as a damaged soul who hooks up with a Paris bartender and de-

Churchill’s leadership during the early days of World War II is filled with authentic touches, large and small. Most authentic of all is Gary Oldman’s performance as a flawed but deeply passionate man who summoned all of his courage, all of his oratory skills and all of his love for Britain at just the right moment. Historical biography, PG-13, 125 minutes. HHH ½ “Wonder Wheel” — Knowing what we know about Woody Allen, it’s impossible not to think his film about an aspiring playwright (Justin Timberlake) romancing both a married waitress (Kate Winslet) and her stepdaughter (Juno Temple) is a commentary about the Mia Farrow/Soon-Yi story. On its own merits, though, it would still be a

termines they’re destined to be together. “Thirst Street” is a strange and sometimes chilling, lurid little gem. HHH “The Newspaperman” — In this documentary, the late Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee expresses regrets about some of his decisions. But overall, this is the story of an (admittedly) exciting, admirable and difference-making life, as told by ... the subject of the story. Documentary, not rated, 90 minutes. HHH “Gilbert” — In Neil Berkeley’s fascinating, very funny and sometimes quite melancholy documentary, we get to see the hunched-over, eccentric, surprisingly thoughtful man behind the comedic myth. Documentary, not rated, 99 minutes. HHH½

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