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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK “Blair Witch”: It of My Life”: Young boy Upcoming wasn’t a smart script or uses his wits to deal great acting that made with his principal and movie releases “The Blair Witch Projbullies.

Following is a partial ect” a box-office sensa“Operation Avaschedule of coming DVD tion in 1999. It was the lanche”: CIA agents releases. Release dates creative way the movie uncover a huge NASA are subject to change: was put together and secret. promoted that created “Jerry Maguire”: JAN. 10 buzz around the quirky The Tom Cruise n The Accountant indie. romance is being n Deepwater Horizon Even before “The re-released for its 20th n Kevin Hart: Now Blair Witch Project” anniversary.

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Blair Witch Project.” It Two “Girls: The Comnot only offered a difn Come and Find Me ferent way of looking at plete Fifth Season”: n Roger Corman’s a horror film, it added Hannah (Lena DunDeath Race 2050 ham) has put her to the suggestion that n Rizzoli & Isles: the writing ambitions aside the movie was the prodComplete Seventh and uct of a group of people and is teaching.

Final Season with cameras running “The Monkey King n Surf’s Up: Wave for their lives that was 2”: The Monkey King Mania finally stitched togethvows to protect the n The Hollow Point er. But today, it’s so innocent from a demon n The Whole Truth overused it makes films after being freed from n When Elephants annoying and cheap. his confines under the Were Young “Sleepy Hollow: Five Finger Mountain.

The Complete Third “Bones: Season Season”: This is the 11”: Bizarre cases, most under-appreciated series on secrets and scandals threaten to tear Fox since “The Adventures of Brisco apart one of the team.

County Jr.” The series that brings “Amnesia”: Bike courier loses his Ichabod Crane (Tom Mison) to the memory after being at a murder scene.

21st century has been on and off the “Blood of the Vikings: First newtork. Now you can catch up before Blood”: Real story behind the myths the fourth season opener on Jan. 6. of the Viking raids on Britain.

The third season takes place nine “Shetland: Season Three”: Jimmy months after Abbie Mills (Nicole Perez faces a new single mystery in the Beharie) and Crane have gone their series based on Ann Cleeves’ detective separate ways. But they come back series. together with Abbie now an FBI agent.

“Doctor Blake Mysteries: Season Among the battles the pair face are a Three”: Doctor suffering trauma from demon who kills anyone with a dark war memories begins solving crimes. secret and an undead army.

“Beyond Redemption”: Martial “The Red Skelton Hour”: Episodes arts expert and actor Bruce Fontaine of the variety show are available in makes his feature film directorial color. debut.

“Middle School: The Worst Years — Rick Bentley, The Fresno Bee

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THIS WEEKENDin the area Legendary guitarist plays the Lincoln B

ritish guitarist Martin Taylor, who possesses perhaps the most skilled fingerstyle technique in the world, brings his talent to Skagit County when he performs at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, at the Lincoln Theatre.

Taylor is a multi-award winning guitarist and dazzles audiences with his solo shows, which combine virtuosity, emotion, humor, and a strong stage presence while his inimitable style has seen him recognized as the world’s foremost exponent of solo fingerstyle guitar playing, according to a news release. Taylor has invented and developed a way of playing the guitar that is admired, and often imitated, by guitarists all over the world.

Collaborations with artists including Jeff Beck, Tommy Emmanuel, Bill Wyman, Chet Atkins, David Grisman, Dianne Schuur and Gary Burton have seen him garner two honorary doctorates, a BBC lifetime achievement award, Top 10 albums in both the USA and Europe, and a record 14 British Jazz Awards. As one of the world’s most recognized online guitar teachers, his online guitar school has been featured on NPR, BBC, Fox News and the LA Times and is subscribed to by guitarists in over 58 countries. $20-$35, plus applicable fees. Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

WINTER WALK Join Friends of Camano Island Parks members on a guided community walk through Cama Beach State Park at 9:50 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7. Walk from the northeast section of Cama downhill to the Cut Off Trail and then walk the Marine View Loop Trail, followed by the Bluff Trail and Old Entrance Trail — 2.7 miles total. Shuttles will be available for those wanting a ride back. A state park pass is not required. The walk will be completed by noon and takes place rain or shine. Wear appropriate clothes and sturdy shoes or boots. No dogs are allowed. Trail booklets and maps will be available at the walk for a suggested $1 donation. Information: friendsofcamanoislandparks.org.

THE HARMONIOUS SOCIETY OF TICKLE-FIDDLE-GENTLEMEN Seattle- and Renton-based musical group sound|counterpoint, which focuses on playing music from the Renaissance, the Baroque, and 21st century on period instruments, will be joined by Mount Vernon favorite Christine Wilkinson-Beckman on violin and viola for an evening of music. The pieces will come from the libraries of Thomas Britton and Gottfried Finger, featuring music by Locke, Purcell, Matteis, and others. The concert will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 415 18th St., Mount Vernon.

Tickets are $20, those 12 years old and younger get in free. salmonrunconcerts@ gmail.com or 206-420-4548.

SECOND SUNDAY JAZZ The Manieri Endowment and the Anacortes Public Library present Second Sunday Jazz featuring “FSW Jazz Trio,” with Kevin Woods on trumpet, Greg Feingold on bass and Cole Schuster on guitar. The free concert is at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8 at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St. All ages welcome. 360-293-1910.

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Jazz guitarist Martin Taylor.

NEW ORLEANS JAZZ HITS The Bellingham Traditional Jazz Society presents the Jimmy Armstrong Quintet playing New Orleans jazz hits of the 1920s, ‘30s and ‘40s from 2 to 5 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 7 at the Bellingham VFW, 625 N. State St. $12 admission.

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OUT & ABOUT ART

‘INTERSCAPES’ ART EXHIBIT: “Interscapes” is a collection of colorful abstract expressionist paintings by Gregory S. Walsh. A reception will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, at Fourth Corner Frames during the Downtown Bellingham ArtWalk.

The exhibit will be available through the end of January. The gallery is located at 311 W Holly St., Bellingham. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Monday through Saturday. fourthcornerframes.com.

RED TAILS, SILVER WINGS: The Schack Art Center in Everett will host an exhibit called “Red Tails, Silver Wings,” featuring 53 paintings and drawings by artist Chris Hopkins.

The work depicts the first African American military pilots, the Tuskegee Airmen. An opening reception will be held from 5 to 8 p.m.

Jan. 5 and the exhibit runs until Feb. 25 at the center, 2921 Hoyt Ave. The center is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays to Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. schack.org or 425-2595050.

ART AT MoNA: Three new exhibitions will open with a reception at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, and continue through March 26, at the Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St., La Conner. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday. Free admis-

sion. 360-466-4446 or monamuseum.org. n Paul Havas: A Life of Painting: This exhibit honors the 40-year career of Paul Havas, an artist known for his large-scale landscapes and cityscapes. Born and raised on the East Coast, Havas came to the Northwest for graduate school and ultimately became one of the major painters of the region. n Indigenous Influences: Curated by Regan Shrumm, through the Dana and Toni Ann Rust Curatorial Fellowship at MoNA, this exhibit looks at works from MoNA’s permanent collection that are influenced by Pacific Northwest indigenous communities. n Continuum: Glass from the Permanent Collection: Featured in the Benaroya Glass Gallery are selections of glass from the permanent collection with an emphasis on continuum — of the medium of glass, of the continuity of forms, and of tradition through to innovation.

OVERGLAZE PAINTING: Anacortes artist Wendy Ross will demonstrate her skills in the fired arts, an overglaze painting with oils on a porcelain surface, at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6 at The Good Stuff Arts, 604 Commercial, Anacortes. 360-7553152.

THE GOOD STUFF ARTS GALLERY: The Good Stuff Arts Gallery, 604 Commercial Ave., Anacortes, has a new show through the end of January featuring work by Randy Em-

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exhibit together for the show “Growth Patterns,” which will run Jan. 6-30 at the Smith & Vallee Gallery, 5742 Gilkey Avenue, Edison. An artist reception will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, with an artist talk from 4 to 5 p.m. info@smithandvallee. com or 360-766-6230.

OUTDOOR SCULPTURE EXHIBIT: The La Conner Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit is on display through March 1 at public locations around La Conner. The annual juried exhibition features work by some of the Northwest’s most accomplished artists. For information, including a map of the sculptures and works available for sale, call 360-466-3125 or visit townoflaconner.org.

PLAYS ALAMY

The Celtic Arts Foundation will host its 25th annual Robert Burns Scottish Evening at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at the Littlefield Celtic Center, 1124 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon.

Celebrating one of Scotland’s favorite sons (pictured), the event will include dinner, readings of Burns’ poetry, Highland dance, whisky and haggis. $50. 360-416-4934 or celticarts.org.

mons, Peggy Woods, Suzanne Powers, Terry MacDonald, Carla Seaton, Ruth Owen, Ron Moore and Maria Wickwire. The gallery is open 10a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday to Saturday. thegoodstuff.com or 360-755-3152.

TEXTILE ARTS: Several exhibits are on display at the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum, 703 S. Second St., La Conner. Museum hours are 11 a.m.

to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Admission: $7, $5 students and military, free for members and children ages 11 and younger.

360-466-4288 or laconnerquilts.org. n The Nature of Place: Pictorial quilts by Charlotte Bird and Ree Nancarrow. Through Jan. 29.

GROWTH PATTERNS: Oil painter Patty Haller and ceramic sculptor Brian O’Neill will

FAME THE MUSICAL: “Fame – The Musical” will be performed at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, at the Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial, Bellingham. Tickets are $30.50 to $69.50. tickets@ mountbakertheatre.com or 360-734-6080.

LECTURES AND TALKS

KIDS ALONE IN IMMIGRATION COURT: Immigration attorney Carol Edward and Jim Justice of the Skagit Immigration Rights Council will present “Kids Alone in Immigration Court” for Fidalgo Democrats at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, at Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St. Call Chair Corinne Salcedo at 360-293-7114.

SCANDINAVIAN IMMIGRANT EXPERIENCE: The Skagit Valley Geneological Society will host “The Scandinavian Immigrant Experience” at 1 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 14, at the Burlington Senior Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave. Professional genealogist Linda Duffield will discuss her research using the Pacific Lutheran University archives. skagitvalleygenealogy. org.

LOOKING FOR BETTY MACDONALD: Seattle author and historian Paula Becker will present “Looking for Betty MacDonald The Egg, the Plague, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle, and I” at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, at Burlington Public Library, 820 E. Washington Ave. Becker will explore the life of author Betty MacDonald.

BLACK AVIATION THROUGH WORLD WAR II: Artist Chris Hopkins and author Guy E. Franklin will lead a lecture called “Black Aviation through World War II” at 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 6, at the Schack Art Center, 2921 Hoyt Ave., Everett.

There is a $5 suggested donation and veterans are free. 425-259-5050 or artsinfo@schack.org.

BALD EAGLE INTERPRETIVE CENTER: The Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center, 52809 Rockport Park Road, Rockport, will host a series of talks and lectures in January. Admission and events are free, but donations are appreciated. All lectures are at 1 p.m. srbeatic@ frontier.com or 360853-7626.

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OUT & ABOUT n Author and photographer Kevin Ebi will present “Year of the Eagle” at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7. n John Scurlock will present “Glaciers & Mountains: Photographic Flights Across Western North America” Jan. 8.

Other presentations include “Winter Birds of the Upper Skagit Region” (United States Forest Service eagle watcher volunteer Steve Glenn, Jan. 14), “Forage Fish Around Skagit County” (coordinator of Skagit Citizen Forage Fish Survey Team Pete Haase, Jan. 21), “Glaciers of the North Cascades” (science technician Make Larrabee, Jan. 22), “Salmon and Trout of the Skagit River: Distribution, Abundance Trends, and Habitat Recovery” (Skagit Watershed Council Executive Director Richard Brocksmith, Jan. 28) and “Grizzly Bear Recovery in the North Cascades” (Friends of the North Cascades Grizzly Bear, Jan. 29).

DON’T GET SCAMMED: La Conner Retirement Inn will host the lecture, “Don’t Get Scammed!,” at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, at La Conner Retirement Inn, 204 N. First St, La Conner. Learn ways scammers get information and money and how to protect yourself. Free. 360-4665700.

THE WHALES ARE COMING: Research biologist John Calambokidis of Cascadia Research Collective in Olympia will speak about research and

insights on Northwest Coast humpback, blue, and gray whales. He will discuss new research, including feeding and other behaviors, to explore their underwater behavior and why some are coming here. This is part of the Friends of Skagit Beaches Lecture Series. The talk is at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, at the Northwest Educational Service District building, 1601 R St., Anacortes. Free.

MUSIC

NEW ORLEANS JAZZ HITS: The Bellingham Traditional Jazz Society presents the Jimmy Armstrong Quintet playing New Orleans jazz hits of the 1920s, ‘30s and ‘40s for listening and dancing from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at the Bellingham VFW, 625 N. State St. $12 admission. Preview the music at btjs.webs. com.

THE HARMONIOUS SOCIETY OF TICKLE-FIDDLE-GENTLEMEN: Seattle- and Renton-based musical group sound|counterpoint, which focuses on playing music from the Renaissance, the Baroque, and 21st century on period instruments, will be joined by Mount Vernon favorite Christine Wilkinson-Beckman on violin and viola for an evening of music.

The pieces will come from the libraries of Thomas Britton and Gottfried Finger, featuring music by Locke, Purcell, Matteis, and others. The concert will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 415 18th St., Mount Vernon.

Tickets are $20, those 12 years old and younger are free. salmonrunconcerts@gmail.com or 206-420-4548.

SECOND SUNDAY JAZZ: The Manieri Endowment and the Anacortes Public Library present Second Sunday Jazz featuring “FSW Jazz Trio,” with Kevin Woods on trumpet, Greg Feingold on bass and Cole Schuster on guitar. The free concert is at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8 at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St. All ages welcome.

360-293-1910.

THE TIME JUMPERS: The Time Jumpers, featuring Vince Gill (vocals, electric and acoustic guitars), “Ranger Doug” Green (vocals, acoustic rhythm guitar), Paul Franklin (steel guitar), Brad Albin (upright bass), Larry Franklin (fiddle), Andy Reiss (electric guitar), Kenny Sears (vocals, fiddle), Joe Spivey (fiddle, vocals), Jeff Taylor (accordion, piano), and Billy Thomas (drums, vocals), will perform a concert at 7 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 15 at the Mount Baker Theatre, 104 North Commercial St., Bellingham. Tickets are $39.50 to $79.50. tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or 360734-6080.

CILLIAN VALLELY AND KEVIN IRISH: Cillian Vallely, the uilleann piper and low whistle player with the traditional Irish ensemble Lunasa, and Kevin Crawford, a flute and whistle player and other member of Lunasa, will perform a concert 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20 at the

Littlefield Celtic Center, 1124 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon. Tickets are $20 to $25. Tickets available for purchase at celticarts.org or by calling 360-416-4934.

JESSE COOK ONE WORLD TOUR: Flamenco guitarist Jesse Cook will perform at 7 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 26 at Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. Tickets are $20.50 to $49.50. tickets@mountbakertheatre.com or 360734-6080.

‘MUSIC AND MEMORIES’: The fifth annual “Music and Memories” event will take place at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at Swinomish Casino and Lodge, 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes. Blackstone and Burnett Band will be the featured entertainment for the evening.

The event will feature dinner, music, raffles and silent and live auctions. Proceeds benefit The Bradford House and Gentry House. $60. skagitadultdayprogram. org.

JAZZ AT THE CENTER: Cory Weeds and Harold Mabern will play at Jazz at the Center from 7 to 9:15 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 31, at the Camano Center at 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Tickets are $20 and students are admitted free. 360-3870222.

MORE FUN

MVSD TECHFEST: The Mount Vernon School District will present 2017 TechFest from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 10, at

Mount Vernon High School, 314 N. Ninth St., Mount Vernon.

The event will feature robots, classroom tech, interactive exhibits, digital arts, green screen video, photo booths, food trucks, prizes and giveaways. All ages welcome. Free admission. 360-428-6165 or mvtechfest.com.

ROBERT BURNS SCOTTISH SUPPER: The Celtic Arts Foundation will host its 25th annual Robert Burns Scottish Evening at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at the Littlefield Celtic Center, 1124 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon. Celebrating one of Scotland’s favorite sons, the event will include dinner, readings of Burns’ poetry, Highland dance, whisky and haggis. $50. 360-4164934 or celticarts.org.

‘AIRINGS ... VOICES OF OUR YOUTH’: “Airings ... Voices of Our Youth” is a dance/ theater piece created

by Kuntz and Company that explores the pressures young people face in middle and high school. The performance will be held at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 25 at the WWU Performing Arts Center Mainstage, 516 High St., Bellingham.

Admission is free, but a reservation is required. kuntzandco.org/airings.

MODEL RAILROAD OPEN HOUSE: The Whatcom-Skagit Model Railroad is holding an open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 14, at Whatcom-Skagit Model Railroad Club, 1469 Silver Run Lane, Alger. Come view newly

revised model railroads.

Admission by donation. whatcomskagitmrc.org.

FEBRUARY ART

RACHEL DENNY SHOW: Anacortes Arts Festival creative manager Rita James will be the guest curator at ACME Creative and develop an exhibit of work by Rachel Denny, who focuses on the beauty of the natural world. A reception will be at 6 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 3 at ACME Creative, 705 Commercial Ave., Anacortes, and the show will be up through February.

LECTURES AND TALKS

BOATING WITH BUDDY: La Conner Retirement Inn will host the talk “Boating with Buddy: A Dog’s View on His Human’s Hobby,” at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, at La Conner Retirement Inn, 204 N. First St., La Conner. Buddy, a rescue dog, has joined a new family who loves boating. Buddy’s owner, Sue, will share her adventures with Buddy boating around the Washington area. Free.

360-466-5700.

ALZHEIMER’S SEMINAR: The Alzheimer’s Association Washington State Chapter is offering an Early Stage Memory Loss Seminar, focusing on the basics of dementia, strategies for coping, and help planning next steps. This seminar will be held from 1 to 4 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 22.

For information, call Katherine Painter at 206-529-3868 or email at kpainter@alz.org.

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side, 2226 Market St., Mount Vernon. Classes taught by Havana-born instructor Yasmare Gonzalez. $12 drop in rate, or $40 for four classes. 360-223-7151 and cubasere.com.

SALSASERE SALSA NIGHT: The first of a monthly Latin dance night playing salsa, bachata, merengue, son, cha cha cha, timba, reggaeton and more 7:30 p.m. to midnight Friday, Jan. 6 and Feb. 2, at The Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce St., Conway. A half-hour introduction to Cuban salsa with Yasmare of Cubasere is included with admission. $10.

360-223-7151 and cubasere.com.

MOVING MEDITATIONS: The Dances of Universal Peace will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 8, at the Skagit Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 500 W. Section St., Mount Vernon. Dances include live music and singing with a focus on a particular sacred phrase. No experience necessary.

Dances are taught to the group each time.

Donation requested, but no one is turned away for lack of funds. 360629-9190.

BEGINNING CUBAN SALSA AND RUEDA CLASSES: Learn the basics of Cuban salsa and rueda from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through March 28 at The Studio@River-

MODERN JIVE DANCE WORKSHOP: Modern jive is a fusion of jive and salsa, with no complicated footwork. Learn how from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 7, at Anacortes Center for Happiness, 619 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. $25 per person, $40 per couple. ej.toovey@yahoo.ca.

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Jan. 6 6-9pm ACME Creative Burton Jewelers The Good Stuff Arts

The Majestic Inn and Spa

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Scott Milo Gallery

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BEGINNING SQUARE DANCING: Learn how to square dance from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Jan. 10, at Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland St., Mount Vernon.

Couples and singles ages 10 and older are welcome. The first two evenings are free, $4 thereafter. Information: 360-424-4608 or rosie@ valleyint.com.

FOLK DANCING: Skagit-Anacortes Folk Dancers meet Tuesdays at the 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, $3 thereafter. All are welcome. No partners needed. For information, contact Gary or Ginny at 360-766-6866.

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 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 to 3:30 p.m.

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

CLOG DANCING FOR BEGINNERS: Free lesson from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by regular clog dancing from 11 a.m. to noon Thursdays, at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland St., Mount Vernon. No fee, no partner needed.

First three lessons are free. Wear comfortable shoes. For information, call Rosie at 360-4244608.

MUSIC

BARBERSHOP HARMONY: Want to have sing in a four-part Barbershop harmony?

Attend a free, no-com-

mitment rehearsal of the An-O-Chords. No experience necessary, no auditions required.

Learn by rote, you don’t have to read music. All ages welcome. Drop in any Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Northwest Educational Service Building, 1601 R Ave., Anacortes.

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

TIME FOR FIDDLERS: The Washington Old Time Fiddlers play acoustic old time music 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. Information: 630-1156.

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

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

360-223-3230.

SINGERS WANTED: 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.

ANACORTES OPEN MIC: 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, at the Brown Lantern Ale House, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-293-2544.

JAM NIGHT: 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Thursdays, at the Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St.,

Conway. 360-445-4733.

CANTABILE CHAMBER CHOIR AUDITIONS: Cantabile Chamber Choir is calling all experienced choral singers who want to be part of a group of chamber singers who are dedicated to musical excellence. Auditions are being held for all parts from 4 to 6 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 23, at Bethany Covenant Church, 1318 S. 18th St., Mount Vernon.

Rehearsals are 6:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays from September through May. For more information or to schedule an audition contact Jennie: cantabilechamberchoir@gmail.com or 425-312-4565.

HARMONY NORTHWEST CHORUS OPEN HOUSE: Free vocal lessons for the month of January with the award-winning Harmony Northwest Chorus, members of Sweet Adelines International, are 6:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays at the Mount Vernon Community Center, 1401 Cleveland Ave. Join them to learn “I’d Like Teach the World to Sing” in four-part harmony. Information at 360-201-5861, contact@ harmonynorthwest.org and harmonynorthwest. org.

RECREATION

GUIDED NATURE HIKES: The Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center will host guided nature hikes in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service during the height of bald eagle migration this December and January. Hikes are lead by U.S. Forest

Service field rangers from Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.

Hikes follow the SaukSkagit Reach trail in Howard Miller Steelhead Park. Hikes are 11 a.m.

Saturdays and Sundays, through Jan. 29.

Meeting place is inside the interpretive center.

The terrain is suitable for small children and older adults. Dress according to the weather. Free.

Donations appreciated to benefit host organization. Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center, 52809 Rockport Park Road, skagiteagle. org, srbeatic@frontier. com, 360.853.7626.

DEEP FOREST EXPERIENCE: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through February, at Rockport State Park, 51095 Highway 20, Rockport. Enjoy guided hikes at 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. deep into the old-growth forest. Kids can explore the Discovery Center with crafts, interactive displays, nature videos, books and more. Free.

Dress for cold, wet weather with footwear suitable for very wet trails. Discover Pass or $10 day use fee required for parking. 360-8538461 or rockport@parks. wa.gov.

PICKLEBALL: Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation will be offering a pickleball open gym Sundays, Jan. 8-March 5, at La Venture Middle School Gym, 1200 N. LaVenture Road, Mount Vernon. No experience necessary. Court shoes and ability to freely move around the court is required. $22. Preregistration required.

360-336-6215.

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GET INVOLVED VOLUNTEERS WANTED: Individuals passionate about environmental stewardship and advocacy are invited to join the team as a volunteer and/or board member for the 2016-2017 season at the Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center, 52809 Rockport Park Road, Rockport.

Volunteers needed weekends December through January. Duties include welcoming guests, assisting nature walks and working in the gift shop. For more information:srbeatic@ frontier.com or call 360853-7626.

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.

For information, call 360-293-3725 or visit friendsoftheacfl.org.

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.

and angles; collision avoidance using GPS and radar; what to do when the electronics fail; tides, currents and wind and their effect on piloting; electronic navigation with GPS, chart plotters, RADAR, autopilots, etc.; and practical in-class exercises. $200, $245 for two sharing a book.

Register by Dec. 10: 360588-9950 or bobmillerwa@hotmail.com.

ADVANCED PILOTING COURSE: The U.S. Power Squadron Advanced Piloting Course will be taught

by Skagit Bay Sail & Power Squadron from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 9-March 27, at the Anacortes Marina, 2415 T Ave., Anacortes. The course includes finding position using bearings

ANACORTES KIDS NIGHT OUT AT WESTERN: For kids in grades K-6: 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, at Shannon Point Marine Center, 1900 Shannon Point Road, Anacortes. Kids enjoy an evening of hands-on science activities in the Shannon Point Marine Center’s student lab and library.

$20. 360-650-3308 or wwu.edu/ee/youth/ know/index.shtml.

FREE PARK ADMISSION: The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will offer free admission to all state parks on Sunday-Monday, Jan. 15-16, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. On these days, the Discover Pass will not be required to enter state parks. The pass is still required to access lands managed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Department of Natural Resources. parks.wa.gov.

RAPTOR CLASS: The Skagit Flats are nationally recognized for their hundreds of wintering birds of prey.

This class will teach you about different kinds of raptors, emphasizing field identification. This five-week class meets 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, starting Jan. 10, with a Saturday field trip at the Padilla Bay National Esuarine Research Reserve, 10441 Bayview Edison Road. Class fee is $175. To register, send check or money order to Falcon Research Group, PO Box 248, Bow, WA 98232. Information: 360-428-1070 and alex@ padillabay.gov.

HEALTHY HIKES AT ROCKPORT STATE PARK: Park staff and volunteers will lead healthy hikes in 2017 on the 3-mile Evergreen Loop Trail starting at 9 a.m. Saturdays through Feb. 4, at Rockport State

Park, 51095 Highway 20, Rockport. Hikes begin in the parking lot and are moderately paced.

Participants are invited to finish their hike with warm beverages at the Discovery Center. A Discover Pass is required for vehicle access. For more information, contact Amos Almy, interpretive specialist, at 360-8538461.

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MUSIC REVIEWS Troup. The upbeat piano prance of “Another Day of Sun” sums up “La La Land” handsomely: “a Technicolor world made out of music and machine / It called me to be on that screen.”

— A.D. Amorosi, The Philadelphia Inquirer VARIOUS ARTISTS, “La La Land: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack” — You can’t have a visually arresting modern movie musical without an aurally dazzling set of songs. So for every fantastical bit of film energy from “La La Land” writer-director Damien Chazelle, there’s an equally rousing tune to go with it from the flick’s composer, Justin Hurwitz, with lyrics from musical theater’s hottest team: Justin Paul and Benj Pasek.

The tale of two stardom-hungry showbiz kids (Emma Stone, Ryan Gosling) in various stages of love and support for the other in Los Angeles is guided, at first, by a let’s-put-on-a-show razzle-dazzle of brass and reeds.

When fragile-but-lovely vocalist Stone and gal pals Callie Hernandez, Sonoya Mizuno and Jessica Rothe get to singing “Someone in the Crowd,” it’s a fresh-faced stomper in the tradition of West Side Story’s “I Want to Live in America.”

As the Gosling portion of “La La Land” involves his frustration with being a deep jazz pianist in a pop jazz world (the latter represented, oddly enough, by John Legend and his slick fuzak “Start a Fire”), numbers like “City of Stars” have a cool Cali-jazz feel à la Bobby

THE NOTWIST, “Superheroes, Ghostvillains & Stuff” — “Superheroes, Ghostvillains & Stuff ” documents a single 2015 show in the Notwist’s native Germany, but it serves as both a greatest-hits primer for the uninitiated (fans of Radiohead and Stereolab, take note) and a vibrant expansion of the band’s meticulous studio versions.

The Notwist formed in 1989 as a hard-core band, but they hit their stride in 2002 with Neon Golden, a perfect and prescient melding of thoughtful guitar rock and glitchy electronics. “Superheroes” focuses on that album and the subsequent two, but with an expanded six-piece band that amps up the intensity, the noisiness, and the range of textures.

Songs like “Pick Up the Phone,” “Gloomy Planets,” and “Kong” take on new power and clarity. The sense of live interplay and adventure — especially on tracks like “Pilot” and “Run Run Run” that stretch to eight or more minutes

— make this live album essential.

— Steve Klinge, The Philadelphia Inquirer

BRIAN ENO, “Reflection” — With 2016 the overcomplicated, vicious mess it was, it is charming, wise, and necessary that one of the first new albums of the new year be calm, cool, and something of a palate cleanser: Brian Eno’s aptly titled “Reflection.” That this is his most recent in a series of atmospheric ambient albums (1973’s dusky “Fripp & Eno” was the start) shows faith in the aged form as well as restless experimentation.

Especially considering that, in its app, “Reflection” can be witnessed not as a single, staid work, but one that is, according to Eno, “endlessly changing.”

Additional “generative” editions for iOS and Apple TV allow Eno’s mood music to blossom from its origins as a 54-minute electronic piece that rings like holy chimes and shifts like hot sand on a windy night.

As in all Eno ambient recording since 2000, “Reflection” throbs like a nerve and is deeply textural — the fuzzy edge to a bell’s tones, the splintered woodiness of its pastoral highs, and languid, breezy melodies that gather silt along the way.

— A.D. Amorosi, The Philadelphia Inquirer

ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and

surrounding area January 7-15

THURSDAY.12

MARTIN TAYLOR 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

Saturday.7

OPERA The MET: “Nabucco” (Verdi): 9:55 a.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $17-23. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

Sunday.8

The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle-Gentlemen: 3 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 415 S. 18th St., Mount Vernon. $20 at door (cash or check) and kids 12 and younger free.

Thursday.12

MUSIC Martin Taylor: 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. 360336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

Sunday.15

OPERA The MET: “Nabucco” (Verdi): 1 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $17-23. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

MUSIC The Time Jumpers featuring Vince Gill, Kenny Sears, Ranger Doug Green and Paul Franklin: 7 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $39.50-$79.50. 360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

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TUNING UP Playing at area venues January 5-14 Thursday.5

Sheri Roberts Greimes: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway.

360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

Friday.6

Marcia Kester: 6 p.m., Rhode’s River Ranch Restaurant, 22016 Entsminger Road, Arlington. $5. Reservations recommended.

360-474-8313.

Jessica Lynne: 9 p.m., The Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover.

877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

Jim Page: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $7. 360-445-3000.

Salsa Night: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

The Mountain Flowers: 9 p.m., The Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. 21 and over. 360-746-8733 or wildbuffalo.net.

Norris and Nicely: 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-5881720 or anacortesrockfish.com.

Jukebox Duo: 6-9 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon.

Members and signed-in guests only. 360-8488882.

Nick Anthony and Friends: 8-11 p.m., Evelyn’s Tavern, 12667 Highway 9, Clear Lake.

360-399-1321.

Brewer, Eger, Vincent: 8 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360-766-6266 or theoldedison.com.

Jimmy Wright: 8:30 p.m., Big Lake Bar and Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon.

360-422-6411.

Daddy Treetops: 8 p.m., Longhorn Saloon, 5754 Cains Court, Bow. Free. 360766-6330.

Saturday.7

Jimmy Armstrong

MONDAY.9

SWINGNUTS 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Angel of the Winds, 3438 Stoluckquamish Lane, Arlington. 360-474-7321 or swingnutsjazz.com.

Quintet: 2-5 p.m. Bellingham VFW, 625 N State Street. $12. btjs. webs.com.

Jessica Lynne: 9 p.m., The Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover.

877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

Cee Cee James and Rob “Slideboy” Andrews: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-445-3000.

Yogoman: 8:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360766-6266 or theoldedison.com.

SATURDAY.7

COOKIE & THE CUTTERS 8 p.m., Loco Billy’s, 27021 102nd Ave NW, Stanwood. locobillys.com or 425-737-5144.

Jimmy Wright: 8:30 p.m., Big Lake Bar and Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon.

360-422-6411.

Wes Jones, Cookie & The Cutters: 8 p.m., Loco Billy’s, 27021

102nd Ave NW, Stanwood. locobillys.com or 425-737-5144.

Sunday.8

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

Monday.9

Swingnuts: 11 a.m.3 p.m., Angel of the Winds, 3438 Stoluckquamish Lane, Arlington. 360-4747321 or swingnutsjazz. com.

Wednesday.11 Stilly River Band: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-5881720 or anacortesrockfish.com.

Thursday.12 Marcia Kester: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/

Main, Conway. 360445-3000.

guests only. 360-8488882.

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

Nick Anthony and Friends: 8-11 p.m., Evelyn’s Tavern, 12667 Highway 9, Clear Lake.

360-399-1321.

Friday.13

Melissa Mickelson: 9 p.m., The Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

Chuck Dingee: 8 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360766-6266 or theoldedison.com.

Saturday.14

Sky Colony: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $6. 360-445-3000.

Melissa Mickelson: 9 p.m., The Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

Levi Burkle: 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720 or anacortesrockfish.com.

Joe T. Cook Blues Band: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-445-3000.

Country Jim: 6-9 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon.

Members and signed-in

The Walrus: 8:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360766-6266 or theoldedison.com.

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HOT TICKETS A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION WITH CHRIS THILE: Jan. 7, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or stgpresents.org.

MARTIN TAYLOR: Jan. 10-11, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

JUDY COLLINS, ARI HEST: Jan. 12-15, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle.

206-441-9729 or jazzalley. com.

‘FINDING NEVERLAND’: Jan. 10-15, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or stgpresents.org.

DWIGHT YOAKAM: Jan. 13, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 206-682-1414 or livenation.com.

SMOKEY ROBINSON: Jan. 13, Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma. 253-5947777 or livenation.com.

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Sundae Drumdae Sunday, February 12

The James Hunter Six February 24

Kinobe & the Wamu Spirit March 3

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Jan. 14, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 206-682-1414 or livenation.com.

THE TIME JUMPERS, VINCE GILL: Jan. 15, Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham. 360-7346080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

GREAT GOOD FINE OK: Jan. 17, The Crocodile Cafe, Seattle. 206-4414618 or thecrocodile.com.

JAMISON ROSS: Jan. 17-18, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

THE BAD PLUS: Jan. 19, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 206-682-1414 or ticketmaster.com.

WILL DOWNING: Jan. 19-22, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

COMPANY WAYNE MCGREGOR “ATOMOS”: Jan. 20, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

THE FIGHTER AND THE KID: Jan 20, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 206-6821414 or ticketmaster.com.

GRAND FUNK RAILROAD: Jan. 20-21, Skagit Valley Casino, Pacific Showroom, Bow. 877-2752448 or theskagit.com.

‘THE KING AND I’: Jan. 24-Feb. 3, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 800-7453000 or stgpresents.org.

LUCINDA WILLIAMS: Jan. 25, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 206-682-1414 or ticketmaster.com.

BASSEM YOUSSEF: Jan. 26, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

MARTIN SEXTON: Jan. 27, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 206-682-1414 or ticketmaster.com.

BI-2: Jan. 29, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 206-6821414 or ticketmaster.com.

JUICY J: Jan. 30, Neptune Theatre, Seattle.

206-682-1414 or ticketmaster.com.

LADYSMITH BLACK

ACE FREHLEY Feb. 11, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 206-682-1414 or ticketmaster.com.

MAMBAZO: Jan. 31, Neptune Theatre, Seattle.

206-682-1414 or ticketmaster.com.

ADAM ANT: Feb. 3, Neptune Theatre, Seattle.

206-682-1414 or ticketmaster.com.

CHERRY GLAZERR: Feb. 8, The Crocodile Cafe, Seattle. 206-441-4618 or thecrocodile.com.

ACE FREHLEY: Feb. 11, Neptune Theatre, Seattle.

206-682-1414 or ticketmaster.com.

AIR SUPPLY: Feb. 14, Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma. 253-594-7777 or livenation.com.

J BOOG: Feb. 16, Neptune Theatre, Seattle.

206-682-1414 or ticketmaster.com.

BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS: Feb. 17-18, Skagit Valley Casino, Pacific Showroom, Bow. 877-2752448 or theskagit.com.

ANGEL OLSEN: Feb. 18, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 206-682-1414 or ticketmaster.com.

LOS CAMPESINOS!: Feb. 20, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 206-682-1414 or ticketmaster.com.

‘RENT’: Feb. 21-26, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or stgpresents.org.

HIPPO CAMPUS: Feb. 24, Neumos, Seattle. 206709-9442 or neumos.com.

TENNIS: Feb. 28, Neumos, Seattle. 206-7099442 or neumos.com.

THE RADIO DEPT.: March 1, Neumos, Seattle.

206-709-9442 or neumos. com.

JENS LEKMAN: March 5, Neumos, Seattle. 206709-9442 or neumos.com.

BLUE OYSTER CULT: March 11, Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma. 253-5947777 or livenation.com.

LAKE STREET DIVE: March 15, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS: March 17, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or LiveNation.com.

ALI WONG: March 17, Moore Theatre, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

DAYA: March 18, Neumos, Seattle. 206-7099442 or neumos.com.

PANIC! AT THE DISCO: March 21, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or LiveNation.com.

RICKIE LEE JONES & MADELEINE PEYROUX: March 22, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 206-6821414 or ticketmaster.com.

ARIANA GRANDE: March 23, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or LiveNation.com.

CHRIS STAPLETON: March 28, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or LiveNation.com.

LOCASH: March 29, Neptune Theatre, Seattle.

206-682-1414 or ticketmaster.com.

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: LUZIA: March 30-April 30, Marymoor Park, Redmond. cirquedusoleil. com/luzia.

GAME OF THRONES LIVE: March 31, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or LiveNation.com.

REGINA SPEKTOR: April 3, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 800-7453000 or LiveNation.com.

SLEAFORD MODS: April 5, Neumos, Seattle.

206-709-9442 or neumos. com.

GROUPLOVE: April 6, The Showbox SODO, Seattle. 888-929-7849 or axs.com.

THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS: April 8, Neumos, Seattle. 206-7099442 or neumos.com.

‘AMPLIFY!: RAISING WOMEN’S VOICES’: April 13-Aug. 27, Sound Theatre Company, Seattle. soundtheatrecompany. org.

THE WEEKND: April 26, KeyArena, Seattle. 800745-3000 or LiveNation. com.

LIONEL RICHIE, MARIAH CAREY: April 28, KeyArena, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or LiveNation.com.

PJ HARVEY: May 5, WaMu Theater, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or LiveNation.com.

SASQUATCH! MUSIC FESTIVAL: May 26-28, The Gorge, George. sasquatchfestival.com.

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK: with Boyz II Men and Paula Abdul: June 7, KeyArena, Seattle. 800745-3000 or LiveNation. com.

BRUNO MARS: July 24, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma.

800-745-3000 or LiveNation.com.

NEIL DIAMOND: July 26, KeyArena, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or LiveNation.com.

GUNS N’ ROSES: Sept.

3, The Gorge, George.

LiveNation.com.

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

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‘La La Land,’ ‘Moonlight’ and ‘The People v. O.J. Simpson’ dominate the Golden Globes nominations

By JOSH ROTTENBERG Los Angeles Times

A trio of early awards season front-runners — “La La Land,” “Moonlight” and “Manchester by the Sea” — made strong showings in the Golden Globes nominations, while a few potential contenders such as “20th Century Women,” “Hacksaw Ridge” “and “Lion” received boosts and others, including “Sully” and “Silence,” came up empty-handed.

In other words, for anyone looking to the Globes nominations to clarify the state of the Academy Awards horse race, things appear roughly the same as they did heading into Monday’s announcement: This year’s big three maintain their lead, while the rest of the pack gives chase.

For everyone in Hollywood who received the happy predawn call, though, word of a Globes nod was greeted with joy — no matter where it found them.

“I was on the toilet when I got the news,” actor Simon Helberg told The Times by phone shortly after receiving his nomination in the supporting actor category for the period comedy “Florence Foster Jenkins.” “A fancy Japanese toilet, and I accidentally hit the bidet button and — whoosh. …

It was all in tune: the universe, the nomination, my bodily functions — it all culminated in a terrible, clumsy moment sitting on a Japanese bidet.”

The fizzy, brightly colored romantic musical “La La Land” led the film pack overall with seven

nominations, including best picture in the musical or drama category as well as nods for stars Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling and director Damien Chazelle. The coming-ofage drama “Moonlight” followed closely with six nominations, including nods for best picture in the drama category, for the supporting turns of Mahershala Ali and Naomie Harris and for director Barry Jenkins.

“Manchester by the Sea” — the wrenching story of an emotionally wounded man who becomes the guardian for his late brother’s son — received five nominations, including best picture in the drama category as well as nods for director Kenneth Lonergan, actor Casey Affleck and actress Michelle Williams.

All three of those films are the kind of small-scale, adult-oriented fare that can live or die by awards attention or lack thereof.

Meanwhile, one of the biggest box office successes in this year’s awards race, the sci-fi parable “Arrival,” failed to score a nod in the drama picture category, though it did earn nominations for its score and for star Amy Adams.

For Ali, the forceful showing for “Moonlight,” which has been drawing big crowds in its relatively limited release thus far, is an unexpected kind of vindication.

“None of us really anticipated any of this,” said the actor, who plays a Miami drug dealer who takes a fatherless, rudderless boy under his wing. “We were just trying to do our best work and were there for

the right reasons. … Now to see people responding to our little film is pretty remarkable.”

Irish director John Carney, best known for the sleeper musical “Once,” was similarly gratified to see his 1980s-Dublin-set, rock-’n’-roll-infused, coming-of-age film “Sing Street” receive a nod for best picture in the comedy or musical category alongside the far more buzzedabout “La La Land.”

“They couldn’t be two more different films,” Carney said. “(‘La La Land’) is a breaking-into-song musical, which I love, and in ‘Sing Street,’ like ‘Once,’ the singing is part of the drama of the characters who are trying to talk and can’t really talk very well and they speak musically.

The movie didn’t make a lot of money, and in a sense it’s a best kept secret, so it’s really nice that they noticed it and honored it with a nomination.”

On the television side, the acclaimed drama series “The People v. O.J. Simpson” led the field with five nominations.

But, in a medium that grows ever more competitive and crowded by the day, a few shows that missed the Emmy Awards boat earlier this year got their moment to shine, including HBO’s “Westworld,” Netflix’s “Stranger Things” and FX’s “Atlanta.”

When it comes to Oscar prognostication, it is generally treacherous to read too much into Globes nominations, which are made by fewer than 100 members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association rather than film industry professionals.

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TRAVEL

At Deer Valley, it pays to see the powder through the trees particular for advanced skiers. Those include the Daly Chutes and (unmarked) glades just east of the chutes known as “X-Files.” Also along the upper, central part of the ski area are the Sunset Glade and opposing Ontario Bowl — the latter also having glade skiing, but a little more cleared out.

On the far west side are Lady Morgan Bowl, and below that a challenging tree-filled headwall called Centennial. On the far east side are the Mayflower chutes, and farther down the mountain are Triangle Trees.

By BRETT MARTEL Associated Press

PARK CITY, Utah — Skiers who’ve ducked into the trees at Deer Valley know that this mountain resort, for all its luxury accommodations and film-star guests, isn’t just a pretty place.

The powder stashes in the trees are about as good as they get. And that makes a mountain which is not terribly difficult overall — more than 65 percent of Deer Valley’s runs range from easy to intermediate — attractive to skiers looking for a challenge. There are ample opportunities to take a cue from the mountain resort’s namesake wildlife and swiftly bound into the woods.

During the annual Sundance Film Festival, which starts Jan. 19 in nearby Park City, Utah, it’s easier to find pristine powder filling spaces between aspen trees than a movie ticket. That’s because many festival patrons are more interested in parties and premieres than putting on skis.

“We can have powder skiing three days after a big storm,” said Olympic skier Heidi Voelker, Deer Valley’s ski ambassador. “There’s more terrain here than people realize.” She’s given tours in which she’s worn out advanced skiers who began the day with low expectations because of all the green (easy) and blue (intermediate) on the trail map.

Other reasons that Deer Valley’s powder stashes stay pristine include a snowboard ban and limits on the number of daily skiers, which also means relatively short lift lines. And of course, many skiers prefer Deer Valley’s groomed cruiser trails.

Deer Valley also invests considerable resources in

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This undated photo provided by Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah, shows the snowy slopes of Bald Mountain.

“glading,” where a crew spends about 4,800 work hours clearing dead or diseased trees, branches, brush, etc. This makes the remaining trees healthier while making the area more navigable on skis — not to mention supplying the resort’s Silver Lake and Empire lodges with up to 50 cords of fireplace wood.

Another factor keeping crowds down is price. Deer Valley was imagined as a luxury mountain resort by its founder, Edgar Stern. Its high-end ambiance is routinely compared to Aspen’s, where Stern was a regular before investing in Park City. Lodging rates during Sundance can run thousands of dollars a night.

Deer Valley’s daily lift ticket is also the second-highest in the area at $128. Only Park City Mountain Resort charges more, $139. Daily lift tickets at other area resorts

range from $79 at Brighton to $106 at Snowbird, with Solitude charging $83 and Alta $96.

Greg Bensel, an executive for the NFL’s New Orleans Saints and NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans, has made Deer Valley his family’s go-to ski destination for the past decade.

“The amenities at Deer Valley are second to none; they cater to their visitors very well,” said Bensel, listing the Stein Erickson Lodge, the Montage and St. Regis Resort among his favorite spots. “We enjoy the fact that the runs and lifts are not overly crowded. There are many options to relax, work out, enjoy a great meal, spa — whatever you wish — and everything is very close.”

HEIDI’S HIGHLIGHTS Voelker, an Olympian in 1988, ‘92 and ‘94, recommends a few spots in

GETTING THERE AND AROUND The resort is relatively easy to reach — usually less than an hour’s drive from Salt Lake City’s main airport — with transportation options for those who don’t want to rent a car.

Locals take considerable pride in Deer Valley’s reliable, convenient and free shuttle service. It not only runs between lodges and other slope-side developments, but also has stops in Park City. Visitors are encouraged to use the shuttle service to reduce traffic congestion — particularly during the Sundance festival.

DINING Between the lodges at Deer Valley and the offerings in Park City, dining ranges from casual to fancy, from pizza to sushi to Tex-Mex to traditional European alpine themes.

Local favorites include Adolph’s (Swiss), where the menu includes beef bourguignon fondue; Royal Street Cafe for casual American fare like bison burgers; and the Mariposa (fine dining), with organic and gluten-free cuisine.

Local travel briefs ANACORTES SISTER CITIES: Anacortes Sister Cities Association (ASCA) is holding its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on today, Jan. 5, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. ASCA Student Travel Fund recipient Alyssa White will share the story of her internship in Argentina. For questions, contact Barb Smart at b.smart@juno.com.

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.

PHOTOGRAPHY PRESENTATION: John Scurlock, aerial photographer, presents “Glaciers and Mountains: Photographic Flights Across Western North America” 1-2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, at the Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center, 52809 Rockport Park Road, Rockport.

Scurlock shares his experience as a pilot helping document glacial change. Information: skagiteagle. org, srbeatic@frontier.com or 360-853-7626.

ESCORTED TOURS: The Whatcom County Tour Program offers a variety of day trips and longer tours, with most trips departing from and returning to the Bellingham Senior Activity Center, 315 Halleck St., Bellingham. For information or to register: 360733-4030, ext. 1015, or wccoa. org/index.php/Tours. n Water View Luncheon and Peking Acrobats: Wednesday, Jan. 25. Experience ancient Chinese folk-art performances that originate back from 220 BC. Enjoy lunch at Arnie’s on the waterfront, traditional performances by the Chinese Peking Acrobats follow the meal. $59.

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Affleck wears too many hats in ‘Live By Night’ And there’s the sense that maybe he was spread too thin

By KATIE WALSH Tribune News Service

With “Live By Night” there’s the sinking feeling that Ben Affleck should perhaps reconsider his tendency to star in the films he directs.

He’s proven to be a gifted filmmaker, but the weaknesses in his oeuvre are more often than not his leading performances, which are usually the least interesting parts of his films.

He seems to excel when working with a talented lead actor (his brother Casey, in “Gone Baby Gone,” for example) or when a director pushes him to give a complex performance (David Fincher in “Gone Girl”).

In “Live By Night,” writer, director and star Affleck is wearing too many hats — he literally wears a lot of hats in this Prohibition-era gangster flick — and there’s the sense that maybe he was spread too thin, and therefore the story is spread too thin.

As a director, he’s too enamored of his star to push the character of Joseph Coughlin, the gangster son of a Boston police captain (Brendan Gleeson), to the uncomfortable places that are demanded by this tale steeped in contradictory moral and ethical extremes.

Young bank robber Joe finds himself mixed up with the Irish and Italian

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Ben Affleck and Sienna Miller in “Live by Night.”

mobs of Boston before he ultimately takes over the rum-running trade in Tampa on behalf of the Italian mob boss.

Joe’s hell-bent on enacting revenge on Irish boss Albert White (Robert Glenister), a former romantic rival, whom he blames for the death of their shared lady love, Irish immigrant flapper Emma (Sienna Miller).

That vengeful fire is what drives him to seek more and more power in Tampa, partnering with a pair of Cuban siblings, one of whom he falls in love with (Zoe Saldana), driving out the Klan, and attempting to secure a hold on the gambling industry while wrestling with a cultural tide of religious conservatism.

As a screenwriter, Affleck takes his source material from Dennis Lehane’s 2012 crime novel, and in the adaptation, it seems he’s bitten off more

than he can chew. Instead of narrowing the focus, Affleck’s tries to stuff more and more in — more plot twists, more characters, more shootouts.

There are fascinating elements of the story, including the racial tension and a tangle with a hypocritical KKK, but the film doesn’t sink deeply into one issue, merely skipping along the surface.

And what a surface — the production and costume design and cinematography by Robert Richardson are impeccable; sumptuous and simply gorgeous to look at. But the hurried pace, multitude of characters and muddled plot developments makes sure that the film is all surface, nothing else.

One of the more compelling characters is Tampa police chief Irving Figgis (Chris Cooper), a straight-arrow sheriff who looks the other way at

bootlegging if the crooks follow his rules. His life intertwines tragically with Joe’s, the choices each man makes determining the other’s fate.

Cooper is heart-wrenching in his performance, one of the only affecting aspects of “Live By Night.” One wishes that their intimate dilemmas had been the real meat of the story, and not a tangential afterthought.

The filmmaking craft on display is laudable, but the story is rote and unfocused. The material would have been better served if expanded for more detail, or contracted to a smaller scale.

The puzzle pieces are there, but without a strong leading performance or cohesive script, it just doesn’t hold together.

— 2:08. Rating: R for strong violence, language throughout, and some sexuality/nudity. HH½(out of four stars).

Compiled from news services.

Ratings are 1 to 4 stars.

“Fences” — In the movie adaptation of August Wilson’s great play about a tragically dysfunctional family in the 1950s, Denzel Washington and Viola Davis reprise their Tony-winning Broadway roles, and there are times when the film feels stagey and over the top. What works: the brilliant dialogue and the raw intensity of the performances. Drama, PG-13, 139 minutes. HHH “Hidden Figures” — You might just find yourself applauding during certain moments of dramatic triumph in the unabashedly sentimental and wonderfully inspirational story of three black female mathematicians (Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monae) who worked for NASA in the 1960s. Historical drama, PG, 127 minutes.

HHH½ “Lion” — Half of “Lion” is about a boy in India separated from his family, and half is about his quest to find them as an adult (Dev Patel), and each is remarkable in its own way. It’s a magical tale grounded in reality, sure to reduce most moviegoers to tears that are honestly and legitimately earned. Drama, PG-13, 120 minutes.

HHH½ “Passengers” — Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt play travelers who wake up prematurely from hibernation during a 120-year spaceship journey. The visual effects, while arresting at times, are just diverting eye candy, momentarily distracting us from the realities of the off-putting, ridiculous storyline. Sci-fi romance, PG13, 116 minutes. H½ “Why Him?” — The premise of this multivehicle car wreck — man (Bryan Cranston) thinks his daughter’s boyfriend (James Franco) isn’t worthy of her — is SO tired. This stinker is in the bottom 1 percent of movies I’ve ever seen. Comedy, R, 111 minutes. Zero stars.

“La La Land” — Under the innovative and captivating direction of Damien Chazelle (“Whiplash”), Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone deliver genuine movie-star turns as two struggling, aspiring artists who fall in love, break into song and engage in delightfully choreographed dance numbers. The “real world” fades into the background and we are welcomed into a dreamlike fantasy. Musical, PG-13, 128 minutes.

HHHH “Barry” — In a fictionalized telling of Barack Obama’s experiences as a transfer student at Columbia University in the New York City of the early 1980s, the future POTUS is dabbling in the party scene and just beginning to figure out his place in American society. Devon Terrell does a fine job of mimicking the vocal cadences of the 20-year-old Obama. Biography, not rated, 104 minutes.

HHH “Office Christmas Party” — Despite the eminently likable cast, featuring such reliable talents as Jason Bateman, Jennifer Aniston and T.J. Miller, this is one of those loud, forced, party-hard movies where everyone onscreen is trying their best to convince us we’re watching a zany, edgy romp — but the antics come across as juvenile and tired. Comedy, R, 105 minutes.

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MOVIES “Jackie” — “Jackie” is a morbid, uneven, sometimes elegant, sometimes insightful examination of the immediate aftermath of the assassination of JFK, as told through the lens of the first lady.

Natalie Portman is sure to be nominated for an Oscar for her performance in the title role, and deservedly so — even though there are some moments when the dialogue and the overt symbolism come dangerously close to camp.

Biography-Drama, R, 99 minutes. HHH “Man Down” — Shia LaBeouf’s off-putting performance as a Marine combat veteran battling PTSD gave me optical sprains from rolling my eyeballs throughout the viewing experience. He’s all over the place here, and never in a good way.

Drama, R, 90 minutes. H “Manchester by the Sea” — With this story of a bitter Boston custodian (Casey Affleck) returning to his hometown after his

brother’s death, writer-director Kenneth Lonergan has delivered a modern masterpiece reminiscent of the classic, gritty dramas of the 1970s. It’s no easy journey, but my goodness is it brilliant.

Drama, R, 137 minutes.

HHHH “Allied” — A taut, tense thriller for its first half, this World War II film starring Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard later becomes a weird hybrid of domestic drama and wartime intrigue that sometimes stretches credulity and veers close to unintentional humor.

The highs are so impressive and the lows are so ... weird. War thriller, R, 124 minutes. HHH “Bad Santa 2” — Some 13 years after the fantastic, brutally offensive “Bad Santa” became something of a cult classic, this lazy, crummy-looking, poorly paced, why-bother follow-up lacks the Christmas bells to go full-out politically incorrect. Billy Bob

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Comedy, R, 89 minutes.

H½ “Rules Don’t Apply” — Warren Beatty writes, directs and co-stars as Howard Hughes in a 1950s love story about the forbidden romance of two young people (Lily Collins, Alden Ehrenreich) in Hughes’ employ. It’s a sweet, entertaining and great-looking slice of Old Hollywood. Romance, PG-13, 126 minutes.

HHH½ “Bleed for This” — Miles Teller gives the performance of his career as Vinny Pazienza, a boxer who won the title then fought to come back after a horrific car accident fractures his neck. As Vinny’s trainer, Aaron Eckhart takes what could have been a cliched role and turns it into something special. This is one of the best movies of the year. Sports drama, R, 116 minutes. HHHH

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WINTER FILM PREVIEW

Season of potential surprises awaits

By MICHAEL PHILLIPS Chicago Tribune

Moviegoing becomes a game of catch-up early in each new year.

It’s the time to see some of the best-reviewed work that opened a few weeks earlier in New York and Los Angeles for Academy Awards consideration.

Then there’s all the rest, the stuff — true to the season – that opens cold, without high Oscar hopes.

In many ways winter holds the biggest potential for happy cinematic accidents.

This is the time, with luck, when we stumble upon movies even their own distributors didn’t realize were actually good.

So, we’ll see. And we’ll certainly be seeing these 10, among dozens more, out on the big screen or home on smaller ones.

Wide release dates subject to change.

“Silence,” Jan. 6. Is God there, listening to His believers’ cries?

Martin Scorsese’s latest made its world premiere in November at the Vatican, and for movies devoted to the power of Christian belief, that’s what’s known as playing the big room. The film is based on the 1966 novel by Shusaku Endo; its story of Portuguese Jesuit missionaries persecuted in 17th century Japan has haunted Scorsese for decades. Starring

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This image released by Paramount Pictures shows Andrew Garfield (left) and Shinya Tsukamoto in a scene from “Silence.”

Andrew Garfield, Liam Neeson and Adam Driver, and shot in a stunning variety of Taiwanese locales.

“The Founder,” Jan. 20. Michael Keaton stars as burgermeister Ray Kroc, the man who turned McDonald’s into the highest-cholesterol success story in 20th century American business. Directed by John Lee Hancock, this biopic co-stars Laura Dern, John Carroll Lynch and Nick Offerman.

“Toni Erdmann,” Jan. 27. Raucous, tender, completely unpredictable in terms of tone and narrative, this remarkable black comedy from writer-director Maren Ade concerns a humorless German business consultant (Sandra Huller) and the stunning lengths her practical-joking father (Peter Simonischek) goes to, in order to reconnect with his only child. A smash at Cannes and, if there’s justice in the world, a good bet for this year’s foreign-language film

Oscar.

“I Am Not Your Negro,” Feb. 3. Another 2016 festival hit, this portrait of novelist, playwright and trenchant civil rights chronicler James Baldwin was a lot of folks’ favorite documentary last year.

This year, it’s getting out and about in limited release.

“The Lego Batman Movie,” Feb. 10. What is it? Is it the stubby lil’ Lego legs that make the action figures in the “Lego Batman Movie” trailers so durn cute? If you were a fan of “The Lego Movie,” gender politics aside, you’re jolly well looking forward to director Chris McKay’s animated Lego Batman romp.

“Get Out,” Feb. 24.

Jordan Peele, of “Key & Peele” fame, goes for the cold creeps in what the trailers suggest will be a weird blend of sociopolitical satire and bells-out horror. White woman brings black boyfriend home to meet skeptical folks; complications ensue.

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