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‘MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET’ CELEBRATES AN ICONIC ROCK ‘N’ ROLL MOMENT PAGE 6

Time to fly in to Concrete PAGE 3

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OUT & ABOUT PAGE 4 Skagit Valley tradition marks 25 years TUNING UP PAGE 9

The Atlantics headline in Bow and Bellingham

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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK “SHAZAM!”: After stumbling around trying to find the right tone for its movies, the executives behind the DC cinematic universe have found the right path.

All it required was going back to what made the company so successful before Marvel Comics came along.

“Shazam!” reflects the original thinking of the company that it is possible to have a character with superpowers that doesn’t have to be weighed down with the problems of the universe. The film is full of energy, life and smile-inducing entertainment. Most of that comes from how a 14-year-old boy would act if he suddenly had superpowers and also looked and talked like an adult. The first thing he does is buy beer.

This “Superman” meets “Big” works because of Zachary Levi, who plays the adult Shazam. Best known for “Chuck,” the actor has a boyish quality that makes it believable that underneath that red-and-yellow suit beats the heart of a teen.

A change in tone and great casting means “Shazam!” is taking the DC movie universe up, up and away.

“SPACE: 1999: THE COMPLETE SERIES”: This science fiction series that was originally broadcast from 1975-77 is being released on Blu-ray and DVD for the first time in North America. It remains one of the best television offerings in the genre because of the same smart writing that made “Star Trek” so popular almost a decade before, plus far superior visual effects and art direction.

The production looked at the aftermath of a nuclear waste dump on the lunar surface that unexpectedly detonates. The blast knocks

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Zachary Levi (left) and Jack Dylan Grazer star in “Shazam!”

the moon out of Earth’s orbit and takes the inhabitants of Moonbase Alpha on a trip across the galaxy.

It features a superb cast topped by Martin Landau and Barbara Bain.

Included are all 48 episodes that were produced during two seasons.

ALSO NEW ON DVD AND BLU-RAY JULY 16 “BREAKTHROUGH”: Chrissy Metz stars in this film based on the true story about the importance of faith.

“TITANS: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON”: Dick Grayson (Brenton Thwaites) joins forces with a group of young people who have special powers.

“AMERICAN MASTERS: ROBERT SHAW: MAN OF MANY VOICES”: Documentary looks at the life of the legendary musician.

“PUPPY SWAP: LOVE UNLEASHED”: Two dogs try to reunite their human owners.

“CRIMINAL MINDS: SEASON 14”: A team of

FBI agents tracks down the most dangerous and unstable criminals. Joe Mantegna stars.

“MOON”: The Sam Rockwell science fiction film is being rereleased to mark the movie’s 10th anniversary.

“DON’T LOOK AT ME THAT WAY”: Mongolian-born documentary director Uisenma Borchu makes her feature film debut with this film that looks at what happens when cultures collide.

“FAST COLOR”: Young woman with superhuman abilities decides to go home and search for help. Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Lorraine Toussaint star.

“BIG BAD FOX & OTHER TALES”: Life in the country is a little wild because of a fox who mothers a family of chicks and a rabbit who handles the duties of the stork.

“DOGMAN”: Timid dog groomer faces a monumental decision that could change his life.

“NOVA: FIRST HORSE

WARRIORS”: A look at how man finally mastered the use of horses.

NEW ON DIGITAL HD JULY 16 “LONG SHOT”: Journalist (Seth Rogen) is hired by a politician (Charlize Theron) to be her speechwriter, sparking old emotions. Will be released on DVD and Blu-ray July 30.

“THE CURSE OF LA LLORONA”: Mother (Linda Cardellini) must battle a spirit looking to take her children. It will be available on DVD and Blu-ray Aug. 6.

“MISS ARIZONA”: Group of women goes on wild adventure with the help of a former beauty queen. Available July 12.

“FROM EARTH TO THE MOON”: Original HBO series from 1998 that looked at the early days of the space race is being rereleased July 15.

– Rick Bentley, Tribune News Service

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Requesting fly-by Take to the skies at Concrete Fly-In

By BRANDON STONE @Brandon_SVH

Small-airplane enthusiasts will converge Friday at the annual Concrete Old-Fashioned Fly-in.

The event, which runs through Sunday at Mears Field, 7879 S. Superior Ave., attracts dozens of single-engine propeller planes and their owners for a weekend of talking shop, demonstrations and awards.

Attendees can bring their vintage aircraft for

judging by event organizers.

The event is also host to a vintage car show.

Fire District 10 will host a pancake breakfast fundraiser from 7:30 to 11 a.m.

Saturday at the cafeteria of nearby Concrete High School. All proceeds will benefit the school’s scholarship fund.

Food trucks and live bluegrass music will be present all day Saturday.

More information is available at concrete-wa. com/fly-in.

— Reporter Brandon Stone: bstone@skagitpublishing.com, 360-416-2112, Twitter: @Brandon_SVH

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OUT AND ABOUT

ART

EMPACT: Hadrian Art Gallery, 5717 Gilkey Ave., Bow, is hosting an all-woman charity art show through July 28.

ART AT THE ROOM: Friends of the Anacortes Library Art Committee presents a three-month exhibit of artwork by local artists in the Friends Community meeting room at the library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Public viewing hours are 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, July 17, Aug. 7 and 21; and 1 to 2 p.m. Saturdays, July 13 and 27, Aug. 10 and 24.

All artwork is for sale with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Friends of the Library.

SHIFTING TIDES: The Studio Art Quilt Association presents “Shifting Tides: Convergence in Cloth,” focusing on the current state of the Pacific Ocean ecosystem, through September at the Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum, 703 S. Second St., La Conner.

Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesdays through Sundays. Other exhibits include “Works of Our Hands,” about textiles, and “Remembering Kitty: Quilts by Kitty Pippen.”

JUDY TALLEY & ELIZABETH SANDVIG: The woodblocks prints of Judy Talley and ceramic work from Elizabeth Sandvig are on display during July at i.e. gallery, 5800 Cains Court, Edison.

NW ART BEAT: See the works and creative processes of artists from Skagit, Island, Snohomish and Whatcom Counties at NW Art Beat, a free, self-guided tour, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday

and Sunday, July 20-21.

Maps at nwartbeat.com.

MUSIC

FREE CHAMBER CONCERT: Festival of Music Orchestra, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, Old City Hall, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham.

LA CONNER LIVE: The La Conner Live 2019 Sunday concert series features local and regional bands from 1 to 4 p.m. at Gilkey Square, Morris Avenue and First Street, downtown La Conner.

Free. facebook.com/LaConnerLive. n July 14: Janine Cribbs & the Trust Band. n July 21: Mary McPage Band. n July 28: Three youth jazz bands from Skagit County and Bellingham. n Aug. 4: The Walrus. n Aug. 11: Amigos Nobles. n Aug. 18: Baby Cakes. n Aug. 25: The Naughty Blokes.

ELIZABETH PARK CONCERTS: 6 to 8 p.m.

Thursdays, 1000 Walnut St., Bellingham. Free. n July 11: Sire Reginold Cosgrove and His Nighttime Singers. n July 18: Di Young Combo. n July 25: Fossil Rock.

HEART OF ANACORTES SUMMER CONCERTS: 6 to 8 p.m., unless otherwise noted, at the Heart of Anacortes, Fourth Street and O Avenue, Anacortes. 360-2933515, heartofanacortes. com. n July 13: Whitewing with the Soul Shaker Horns. n July 14: Marina Christopher Quartet, 2 p.m. n July 20: Cascadia Groove.

n July 27: The Yankee Drivers n Aug. 10: Anacortes Brewery 25th Anniversary with Ebb, Slack and Flood; The Enthusiasts; Savage Blues Band; Old Town Tonic, 1 p.m. n Aug. 11: Holly Pyle, 2 p.m. n Aug. 17: Anacortes Music Project Presents — Pearl Tottenham, Greenhouse Baseman, Ristfut, Nathan Reed, New Uniform, 5 p.m. n Aug. 24: REFA Benefit & Silent Auction with Janie Cribbs and the T.Rust Band, 5 p.m.. n Aug. 31: The Atlantics. n Sept. 8: Dmitri Matheny Group, 2 p.m.

RIVERWALK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, Riverwalk in downtown Mount Vernon. Free admission. 360-428-8547 or riverwalkconcerts.com. n July 11: Zydeco Explosion. n July 18: Johnny Bulldog. n July 25: Pacific Twang. n Aug. 1: Brian Lee & The Orbiters. n Aug. 8: Cascadia Groove. n Aug. 15: Fantasy Band. n Aug. 22: Miller Campbell Band. n Aug. 29: Chris Eger Band with the Powerhouse Horns.

CHILDREN’S SUMMER CONCERTS: Presented by Marysville Parks, Culture and Recreation at noon Wednesdays at Jennings Memorial Park, 6915 Armar Road, Marysville. Free. n July 24: Brian Waite Band. n Aug. 7: Children’s band Recess Monkey.

All things Celtic at Highland Games

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

MOUNT VERNON — Twenty-five years ago in Skagit County an event was born from Celtic tradition. Now, the Skagit Valley Highland Games are a well-known summer fixture in the region.

The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 13-14, at Edgewater Park, 600 Behrens Millett Road. It attracts more than 10,000 visitors to the valley each year, according to the Celtic Arts Foundation.

A circuit of Scottish competitions are held all around the Pacific Northwest, ensuring a high level of competition. Not only are there bagpiping and drumming events, but fiddling, traditional Scottish athletics and traditional Scottish Highland dancing as well.

While enjoying the games, make sure to check out the food and craft vendors serving up traditional foods and clan souvenirs. Or, drop in on the fiddling workshop and test your musical prowess, watch sheepdogs do their thing or take a taste of Scottish HARRY AND THE POTTERS, KIMYA DAWSON IN CONCERT: 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, Causland Memorial Park, 710 N Ave., Anacortes. Free. Hot dogs and ice cream will be available for purchase, and a quidditch game will take place at 5:15 p.m.

TRISH HATLEY QUARTET: The Trish Hatley Quartet will perform at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, July 17, at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. $20.

FRIDAY NIGHT RHYTHMS: 5:30 to

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whiskey.

Tickets are $20 for the day, $25 for the weekend. Discounts and family bookings are available, children under 5 are free. Dogs are welcome.

More information is available at celticarts.org.

8 p.m., Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham. n July 12: Adrian Clarke Band. n July 26: Anissa & Friends. n Aug. 2: Mike Allen Trio. n Aug. 16: Latin Tinge. n Aug. 23: Adrian Clarke Band. n Aug. 30: Thomas Harris Quartet.

MUSIC IN THE PARK: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fridays, Lake Tye Park, 14964 Fryelands Boulevard, Monroe. Free. n July 12: Creme Tangerine. n July 19: Jessica

Lynne. n July 26: The Machine.

MUSIC AT THE MARINA: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Thursdays, Port Gardner Landing, 1700 Marina View Drive, Everett. Free. n July 11: Aaron Crawford. n July 18: Stacy Jones Band. n July 25: Dusty 45s. n Aug. 1: Shaggy Sweet. n Aug. 8: Randy Oxford Band. n Aug. 15: Mark DuFresne Band. n Aug. 22: LeRoy Bell and His Only Friends. n Aug. 29: Clinton Fearon.

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OUT AND ABOUT BURLINGTON SUMMER NIGHTS CONCERT SERIES: 6 to 8 p.m. Fridays, Burlington Visitor Center Downtown Amphitheater, 520 E. Fairhaven Ave. Free. 360-755-9649. n July 12: Birdsview Bluegrass. n July 19: File Gumbo. n July 26: Stacy Jones Band. n Aug. 2: Gin Gypsy. n Aug. 9: Michelle Taylor Band. n Aug. 16: Lazy Acres.

MARYSVILLE SOUNDS OF SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Fridays, Jennings Memorial Park, 6915 Armar Road, Marysville. Free. 360363-8400. n July 12: Harvey Creek Band. n July 19: Chris Eger

Band. n July 26: School of Rock. n Aug. 2: Jukehouse Hounds. n Aug. 9: Jimmy Wright Band.

EAGLE HAVEN SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 7 to 9 p.m.

Fridays/Saturdays, Eagle Haven Winery, 8243 Sims Road, Sedro-Woolley. $12-$15. n July 13: Jumbled Pie. n July 20: Gin Gypsy. n July 26: Troy Fair Band. n Aug. 16: Whiskey Fever.

AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC SERIES: 7 to 8 p.m. Saturdays, West Beach Amphitheater, Deception Pass State Park. n July 13: Ruže Dal-

Singing and swinging with Trish Hatley

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

CAMANO ISLAND — The Trish Hatley Quartet is coming to town for a show at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road.

Trish Hatley leads the group with her smooth jazz vocals, backed up by Reuel Lubag on piano, Michael Glenn on bass and Stephen Schatz on drums. matinke — Croatian folk music & dance. n July 20: Unexpected Brass Band — New Orleans street music. n July 27: Squirrel

The quartet isn’t Hatley’s only project; the singer keeps busy between the quartet and the vocal jazz trio Trish, Hans & Phil. She’s also appeared in several Pop Symphony concerts and jumps on the opportunity to sing with the best big bands around.

Hatley’s style borrows the tunes from the Great American Songbook, but brings her own modern twist to the material.

She’s produced eight Butter — Old time music and clogging. n Aug. 3: Bays Family Irish Band — Irish reels, jigs and airs. n Aug. 10: Whozya-

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studio albums, six with the Trish Hatley Quintet and two with Trish, Hans & Phil.

Tickets are $20. mama — Cajun, Creole and Zydeco music. n Aug. 17: The Juan Manuel Barco Conjunto — Tejano and Conjunto music.

BURLINGTON PARKS & REC PRESENTS

Burlington Summer nightS Free Concert Series Friday nights through August 16 6 pm to 8 pm

Burlington Visitors Center Amphitheater Burlington Parks & recreation 360-755-9649 @Burlingtonsummernights

JULY 20 & 21, 2019 10AM - 6PM

n Aug. 24: Lisa Ornstein and Dan Compton — Quebecois and Acadian music.

ROCK THE BLOCK: The Tulip Amphitheater will host a night of music from 5 to 10 p.m.

Saturday, July 27, at 10200 Quil Ceda Boulevard, Tulalip. Bands include the Chris Eger Band, The West Coast Feed and Platinum Spandex. $75-$95, must be over 21. tulalipresortcasino.com.

ROCK THE ‘MONT: 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 27, Eaglemont Golf Course, 4800 Eaglemont Drive, Mount Vernon.

Bands include Spike and the Impalers, Gin Gypsy, Betty Rocker and more. $45-$85. eaglemontlive. com.

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OUT AND ABOUT INTERNATIONAL CONCERTS ON THE BORDER: 2 to 3 p.m.

Sundays, Peach Arch State Park, Blaine. n Aug. 4: Chaopraya Ensemble — Thai classical and folk music and dance. n Aug. 11: En Canto- Brazilian — Forró music and dance. n Aug. 18: Juan Manuel Barco Conjunto —TexMex, Conjunto, Tejano music. n Aug. 25: Radost Folk Ensemble & Dunava — Eastern European folk dance and a cappella music.

THEATER

FAIRHAVEN SUMMER REPERTORY THEATRE: Bellingham TheatreWorks presents three plays performing six nights

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a week in July at the Firehouse Arts and Events Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. The plays are “The Clean House”

by Sarah Ruhl, “Wit”

by Margaret Edson and “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof ” by Tennessee Williams. Tickets for each show are $20, $50 for three. Schedule and tickets at bellinghamtheatreworks.org.

The origins of rock and roll in ‘Million Dollar Quartet’

MODERN WITH A HINT OF VINTAGE: Award-winning quilter Marla Varner will share slides of a selection of her work from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 27, at Old City Hall, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham.

”THE LION KING JR.”: Whidbey Playhouse will present “The Lion King Jr.” from July 12-28 at the theater, 730 SE Midway Boulevard, Oak Harbor. For the complete schedule, visit whidbeyplayhouse. com.

LEC TURES & TALKS

BEES AND BEEKEEPING: Pilchuck Audubon member Steve Winchell will share his knowledge and experience in bees and beekeeping at 7 p.m. Friday, July 12, at Camano Island Sno-Isle Library, 848 N. Sunrise Boulevard, Camano Island. Free.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR GOOD: Benjamin Wilson, director of the Center for Intelligent Devices, will talk about the work he is doing in the area of AI and its applications for global health and development, at noon Thursday, July 11, at TheLab@everett, 1001 N. Broadway, Suite A3, Everett. Free.

ARTQUILT TEXTURE: Modern quilt artist Luke Haynes will talk about his art

first moon landing at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes.

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John Countryman (as Jerry Lee Lewis), Skye Scott (Carl Perkins), Chris Jones (Brother Jay), Brian Grey (Johnny Cash) and Jason Kappus (Elvis Presley) star in “Million Dollar Quartet.”

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

EVERETT — On Dec. 4, 1956, four of rock and roll’s defining musicians came together for an impromptu jam.

In “Million Dollar Quartet,” that historic night is relived for a show-stopping display of musical theater.

The show is playing at the Village Theatre, 2710 Wetmore Ave., until July 28. It opens with Carl Perkins (the artist behind “Blue Suede Shoes”) visiting Sun Records to lay down some new tracks with the assistance of Jerry Lee Lewis. The owner of Sun Records, Sam Phillips, narrates the musical as these two now-iconic musicians meet for the first time.

Then, Elvis Presley arrives. Next? background from architect to quilter over the span of several years, from 2 to 3 p.m.

Sunday, July 14, at Old City Hall, 121 Prospect St. Included with museum admission.

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Johnny Cash.

Soon, the four men are rocking out in the small studio and the result is something special.

The roots of “Million Dollar Quartet” are at the Village Theatre, where it was first staged over a decade ago.

Since its initial run, the show has played at increasingly larger venues across the country until it landed on Broadway where it was nominated for three Tony Awards in 2010 and winning one for Best Featured Actor in a Musical.

Now, it’s back home at the Village Theatre with matinees and evening performances Wednesday through Sunday. Tickets range from $64-$79. villagetheatre.org.

BEACH’S BACKYARD: Jeff Wheeler will talk about the role that beavers play in Cama Beach State Park’s ecosystem at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, July 17, at the Island County Multi-Purpose Center, 141 N. East Camano

Drive. Free.

TO THE MOON AND BACK: Bob Scott, president of the Island County Astronomical Society, will explore the historic race to space and the cultural impact of the

DOCK TALK: Join the crew of Sound Experience and Cindy R Elliser aboard the schooner Adventuress for a program on how to identify marine mammals on the water, at noon Saturday, July 27, at Cap Sante Marina, 1019 Q Ave., Anacortes. The schooner will be dockside for the presentation and remain open for dockside tours after.

WHY ARE ALL THE TREES DYING?: Kevin W. Zobrist, associate professor at Western Washington University, will present a talk on forest health in the Puget Sound at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Free.

MORE FUN

FIELD DAY: Join the WSU Mount Vernon NWREC’s annual Field Day from 3 to 5:30 p.m. today, July 11, at the WSU Mount Vernon Center, 16650 Highway 536, Mount Vernon. Free, featured talks on soil health, vegetable seed production and potato disease management.

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OUT AND ABOUT FAIRHAVEN OUTDOOR CINEMA: The Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema brings live entertainment and big-screen movies to the Village Green, 1207 10th St., Bellingham. Tickets are $5 each, kids 5 and under are free. Showings are on Saturday evenings at dusk, subject to weather. fairhavenoutdoorcinema. com. Next up: n July 13: Entertainment by DJ Westwood and “Bohemian Rhapsody.” n July 20: Music by Talia Keys “Mary Poppins Returns.” n July 27: “10 Things I Hate About You.” n Aug. 3: “Jurassic Park.” n Aug. 10: Music by Havilah Rand and “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.” n Aug. 17: Music by Brian Ernst and “Grease.” n Aug. 24: Music by Psychedelic Cowboys and “The Princess Bride.”

POPCORN IN THE PARK OUTDOOR MOVIES: Jennings Memorial Park, 6915 Armar Road, Marysville. Movies begin at dusk (approximately 9 p.m.). Free. n July 13: “ A Dog’s Way Home.” n July 20: “Ralph Breaks the Internet.” n July 27: “Bumblebee.” n Aug. 3: “The Incredibles.” n Aug. 10: “The Karate Kid.” ROCK HUNT: Sustainable Connections has teamed up with local businesses to hide over 75 “Think Local First” painted rocks around Whatcom and Skagit counties for the first Think Local Rock Hunt.

Each rock leads to a

prize; submit the code on the back of the rock to thinklocal.rocks.

MOUNT VERNON HS CLASS OF 1989: The Mount Vernon High School Class of 1989 is celebrating its 30-year reunion with events July 12-14. At 7 p.m. Friday, July 12, an adult-only social event will be held at 192 Taproom and Beer Garden, 1405 South Second Street, Mount Vernon. On Saturday from 5 p.m.-midnight also at the 192 Taproom and Beer Garden will be a ‘sit-down’ dinner; dinner and drink tickets are $30 at the door or contact the reunion committee for Venmo payment process. From noon-3 p.m.

Sunday, July 14, a family barbecue will be held at Bayview State Park; BYO-everything. More information at Facebook page titled “MVHS Class of 1989” or 1989mvhs@ gmail.com.

SEDRO-WOOLLEY PICNIC: The Sedro-Woolley All-Class Picnic will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 13, at Riverfront Park, 901 River Road, Sedro-Woolley. Food trucks will be on site, but attendees are welcome to bring their own picnic. Proceeds from a raffle will support scholarships for local graduates. Each class is encouraged to bring signage so that classmates will be able to find each other. Advanced registration is not required, but a $5 admission is requested to help cover the expenses of the event.

SKAGIT VALLEY HIGHLAND GAMES: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 13, and 9 a.m.

to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 14, Edgewater Park, 600 Behrens-Millett Road, Mount Vernon. There will be traditional competitive Scottish games, music performances and food and drinks. Dogs on leash welcome. $15-$20 for one day, $18-$25 for the weekend. Discounts available. celticarts.org.

LYMAN CAR & CRAFT SHOW: The 20th annual Lyman Car and Craft Show will be held Saturday, July 13, in downtown Lyman. Registration is from 9 a.m. to noon, $15 per vehicle.

Free for spectators. Winners will be announced at 2 p.m., trophies awarded at 3 p.m. There will also be a silent auction and a raffle.

JULY FLY DAY: Celebrate the world of aviation at the Heritage Flight Museum’s July Fly Day and the Port of Skagit’s Community Aviation Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at the museum, 15053 Crosswind Drive, Burlington. Free, includes demonstrations and presentations.

‘Let the River Sing’ in Rockport

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

ROCKPORT — In opposition of the proposed Marblemount Quarry and in support of Big Bear Mountain, the community is raising money to support the legal battle against the project.

Local bands Jumbled Pie and Jenny and the Tomcats will be rocking on the river starting at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 14, at Howard Miller Steelhead Park, 52804 Rockport Park Road, Rockport.

Donations are encouraged, and the money raised goes directly to the in 1856, from 1 to 4 p.m.

Sunday, July 14, at 910 Bancroft St., Bellingham. Free admission, donations accepted. Six quilts dating from the 1880s to 1950 will be on display.

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Skagit River Alliance’s legal fees.

BURLINGTON-EDISON H.S. ALUMNI PICNIC: All Burlington-Edison High School classes and graduates are invited to attend a picnic from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 14,

at Maiben Park. Inside and outside seating is available. A catered lunch will be available for a donation (suggested $7-$10), proceeds support scholarships for students.

PIG OUT SKAGIT POTLUCK: 2 to 8 p.m.

Saturday, July 13, Farmstrong Brewing, 210 Stewart Road, Mount Vernon. The free event includes tastes of swinebased culinary dishes from community members; the first 200 people to arrive get a ballot to vote for their favorite dish. The food will be served from 2 to 5 p.m., or until it is gone).

HISTORIC PICKETT HOUSE MUSEUM: Tour the historic home of Captain Pickett, built

TICKETS AT my360tix.com/events/rockthemont

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area July 11 - 21 Thursday.11

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THEATER ”MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET”: 7:30 p.m., Village Theatre, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. 425-257-8600 or villagetheatre.org.

THEATER ”MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET”: 8 p.m., Village Theatre, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. 425-257-8600 or villagetheatre.org.

”WIT”: 8 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $20.

360-296-1753 or bellinghamtheatreworks.org.

”THE CLEAN HOUSE”: 8 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $20. 360-2961753 or bellinghamtheatreworks.org.

”AJAX”: 7:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts Summer Rep, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. $9-$15. 360-305-3524 or sylviacenterforthearts.org.

Saturday.20 THEATER ”MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET”: 2 and 8 p.m., Village Theatre, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. 425-257-8600 or villagetheatre.org.

COMEDY THE GBU: 7:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. 360-733-8855 or theupfront.com.

”WIT”: 8 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $20.

360-296-1753 or bellinghamtheatreworks.org.

Friday.12 THEATER ”MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET”: 8 p.m., Village Theatre, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. 425-257-8600 or villagetheatre.org.

”CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF”: 8 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $20.

360-296-1753 or bellinghamtheatreworks.org. ”AJAX”: 7:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts Summer Rep, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. $9-$15. 360-305-3524 or sylviacenterforthearts.org.

Saturday.13 THEATER ”MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET”: 2 and 8 p.m., Village Theatre, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. 425-257-8600 or villagetheatre.org.

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BELLINGHAM THEATREWORKS

”WIT” 8 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $20. 360-296-1753 or bellinghamtheatreworks.org.

”THE CLEAN HOUSE”: 8 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $20. 360-2961753 or bellinghamtheatreworks.org. ”AJAX”: 7:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts Summer Rep, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. $9-$15. 360-305-3524 or sylviacenterforthearts.org.

Sunday.14 THEATER ”MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET”: 2 and 7 p.m., Village Theatre, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. 425-257-8600 or villagetheatre.org.

”WIT”: 8 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $20.

360-296-1753 or bellinghamtheatreworks.org.

”WIT”: 8 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $20.

360-296-1753 or bellinghamtheatreworks.org.

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Thursday.18

THEATER ”THE CLEAN HOUSE”: 8 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $20. 360-2961753 or bellinghamtheatreworks.org.

THEATER ”MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET”: 2 and 7:30 p.m., Village Theatre, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. 425-2578600 or villagetheatre.org.

Wednesday.17 THEATER ”MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET”: 7:30 p.m., Village Theatre, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. 425-257-8600 or villagetheatre.org.

”CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF”: 8 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $20.

360-296-1753 or bellinghamtheatreworks.org.

Sunday.21 THEATER ”MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET”: 2 and 7 p.m., Village Theatre, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. 425-257-8600 or villagetheatre.org.

”CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF”: 8 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $20.

360-296-1753 or bellinghamtheatreworks.org.

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WICKED TIMING: 8 p.m., Fireside Martini and Wine Bar, 416 W. Bakerview Road, Bellingham. 360-738-1000 or firesidemartini.com.

BABY CAKES: 5 p.m., Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham. 360-392-3100 or hotelbellwether.com.

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

AARON CRAWFORD: 6:30 p.m., Port Gardner Landing, 1700 Marina View Drive, Everett.

DOWN NORTH, OSO: 8 p.m., Firefly Lounge, 1015 N. State St., Bellingham. thefireflylounge.com or facebook. com/TheFireflyBham.

ZYDECO EXPLOSION: 6 to 8 p.m, downtown Riverwalk, Mount Vernon. Free. 360-4288547 or riverwalkconcerts.com.

Friday.12 ADRIAN CLARKE: 5:30 p.m., Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham. 360-3923100 or hotelbellwether. com.

BIRDSVIEW BLUEGRASS: 6 to 8 p.m., Burlington Visitor Center Amphitheater, 520 E. Fairhaven Ave. burlingtonwa.gov/recreation.

TWIN HARBORS: 7 p.m., Port Gardner Bay Winery, 3006 Rucker Ave., Everett. 425-3390293 or portgardnerbaywinery.com.

THE ATLANTICS Sunday, July 14: 5:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360-766-6266 or theoldedison.com. Thursday, July 18: 5 p.m., Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham. 360392-3100 or hotelbellwether.com.

BRUCE PARKER & CARR JOHNSON: 8 p.m., Fireside Martini and Wine Bar, 416 W. Bakerview Road, Bellingham. 360-738-1000 or firesidemartini.com.

OLD TOWN TONIC: 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

PROZAC MOUNTAIN BOYS: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway.

360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

CREME TANGERINE: 6:30 p.m., Lake Tye Park, 14964 Fryelands Boulevard, Monroe. Free.

HARVEY CREEK BAND: 7 p.m., Jennings Memorial Park, 6915 Armar Road, Marysville.

Free. 360-363-8400.

ANN ‘N DEAN: 6:30 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. Members and signed-in guests only. 360-848-8882.

SUMMER CANNIBALS: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 State St., Bellingham. 360-7701067 or shakedownbellingham.com.

Saturday.13 MARVIN JOHNSON: 5:30 p.m., Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham. 360-3923100 or hotelbellwether. com.

WHITEWING WITH THE SOUL SHAKER HORNS: 6 to 8 p.m., Heart of Anacortes, Fourth Street and O Avenue, Anacortes. 360-2933515, heartofanacortes. com.

JAVA TRIO: 7 p.m., Port Gardner Bay Winery, 3006 Rucker Ave., Everett. 425-339-0293 or portgardnerbaywinery. com.

THE WALRUS: 8:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360-766-6266 or theoldedison.com.

MUSEBIRD CAFE WITH AMBER SWEENEY, DONALD KELLOGG AND ERIC ROBERT KOSAROT: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

JUMBLED PIE: 7 p.m., Eagle Haven Winery, 8243 Sims Road, Sedro-Woolley. $12-$15.

360-856-6248 or eaglehavenwinery.xudle.com/ Reservation-Events.

40 OZ TO FREEDOM: 9 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham.

360-746-8733 or wildbuffalo.net.

THE TANGLERS, SANOMA, BIRD & SHOOTER: 9 p.m., Firefly Lounge, 1015 N. State St., Bellingham. thefireflylounge.com or facebook.com/TheFireflyBham.

TANGO COWBOY: 8 p.m., Honey Moon, 1053 N. State St. Alley, Bellingham. 360-7340728 or honeymoonmeads.com.

Sunday.14 MARINA CHRISTOPHER QUARTET: 2 p.m., Heart of Anacortes, Fourth Street and O Avenue, Anacortes. 360-2933515, heartofanacortes. com.

JANINE CRIBBS & THE TRUST BAND: 1 to 4 p.m., Gilkey Square, Morris Avenue and First Street, La Conner. Free. facebook.com/LaConnerLive.

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JANETTE WEST QUARTET: 4:30 p.m., Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham. 360-392-3100 or hotelbellwether.com.

RAMBLIN’ JACK ELLIOTT: 7 p.m., Firefly Lounge, 1015 N. State St., Bellingham. thefireflylounge.com or facebook. com/TheFireflyBham.

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

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

SONS OF RAINIER: 8 p.m., Firefly Lounge, 1015 N. State St., Bellingham. thefireflylounge. com or facebook.com/ TheFireflyBham.

STACY JONES BAND: 6:30 p.m., Port Gardner Landing, 1700 Marina View Drive, Everett.

Monday.15 KARL BLAU, CALVIN JOHNSON AND KRISTIN ALLEN-ZITO: 8 p.m., The Alternative Library, 519 Maple St., Bellingham. altlib.org.

Wednesday.17 ADAMS-LYKINS DUO: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-5881720 or anacortesrockfish.com.

TROUT STEAK REVIVAL: 9 p.m., Firefly Lounge, 1015 N. State St., Bellingham. thefireflylounge.com or facebook. com/TheFireflyBham.

THE ATLANTICS: 5 p.m., Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham. 360-392-3100 or hotelbellwether.com.

NAPPY ROOTS: 9 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham.

360-746-8733 or wildbuffalo.net.

BOB LOG III: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 State St., Bellingham.

360-770-1067 or shakedownbellingham.com.

JOHNNY BULLDOG: 6 to 8 p.m, downtown Riverwalk, Mount Vernon. Free. 360-428-8547 or riverwalkconcerts. com.

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GET INVOLVED

THEATER

WAY NORTH COMEDY SHOWCASE: Skagit Valley’s monthly comedy showcase brings four top-tier Pacific Northwest touring comics to the stage before opening the stage to local talent. Shows are Sundays monthly, ages 18-plus and free at Farmstrong Brewing, 110 Stewart Road, Mount Vernon. Sign up at facebook. com/waynorthcomedy.

ACTING CLASSES: The iDiOM Theater offers acting classes for all ages at the Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. Prices vary. sylviacenterforthearts@ gmail.com or sylviacenterforthearts.org.

FREE ADULT ACTING CLASSES: Anacortes Community Theatre offers free acting classes for adults twice each month: 7 to 10:30 p.m. the first Tuesday, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the third Saturday, at 918 M Ave., Anacortes. Classes include monologue work, scripted scenes, improv games and more, with a different topic each month. Each class is independent, so you don’t have to commit to every session. 360-8400089 or freeadultactingclass.com.

FREE IMPROV CLASS: Join a free, hour-long improv class from noon to 1 p.m. the first Saturday of every month at the Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham.

THEATER CAMP: Children in grades 2-8 are invited to join the Claire vg Thomas’ theater camp from 9 a.m. to noon July 15-27. This year’s show is Disney’s “Peter Pan Jr.” Performances are at 7 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, July 26-27, at the theater, 655 Front St., Lynden. Register: theclaire.org.

SKAGIT THEATRE CAMP: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Monday through Friday, July 22-Aug. 2, at the Lincoln Theatre in Mount Vernon, culminating in two performances of “School House Rock Live Jr.” on Aug. 3. For children entering first through eighth grade. $400. To register: lincolntheatre.org.

WORKSHOPS

MASTER GARDENER SPEAKER SERIES: Join the Master Gardeners of Skagit County for presentations on varieties of topics related to gardening at 6 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Central Skagit Library, 802 Ball St., Sedro-Woolley.

WRITING WORKSHOP: Author Ashley Sweeney will present a workshop for all levels of writers who are interested in infusing their writing with strong characters and engaging scenes, from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, July 12, at Central Skagit Library, 802 Ball St., Sedro-Woolley. Free.

COMMON THREADS KIDS CAMP: Children will learn cooking basics and how to create meals from ingredients found in the garden. The camps run Monday through Friday until Aug. 9, and are held at the Outback Farm at Western Washington University. Three tiers of camps are held for kids in different age groups and skill levels. $165-$235 per week. Register: commonthreadsfarm.org.

DAYS FOR GIRLS: The Anacortes Chapter of Days for Girls Sew Day

Popcorn in the Park

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

MARYSVILLE — Marysville invites the community to step outside and watch a movie together.

Popcorn in the Park Outdoor Movies is back for another summer of outdoor entertainment.

The first movie of the season is at dusk (approximately 9 p.m.) on Saturday, July 13, at Jennings Memorial Park, 6915 Armar Road, but there’s plenty of fun to take part in prior to the main event.

In honor of that night’s movie, “A Dog’s Way Home,” the folks is held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the second Friday of each month at Anacortes Lutheran Church, 2100 O Ave. Come be a part of creating a personal hygiene solution for girls and women worldwide.

Questions: anacortes@ daysforgirls.org.

WOOLLEY WRITERS GROUP: The Woolley Writers meet twice per month for workshops, exercises and breaking through blocks. Sessions are 5 p.m. first Tuesdays and third Wednesdays at the Central Skagit Library, 802 Ball St., Sedro-Woolley.

AUDITIONS

LYNDEN PERFORMING ARTS GUILD: Auditions for the first shows of the Claire vg Thomas Theatre’s season are set for Monday and Tuesday, July 29-30, with callbacks on Wednesday, July 31. Performances are in Septem-

from Save-A-Mutt will be in the park at 7 p.m. talking about their mission to rescue dogs.

There will also be a puppy or two to sweeten the presentation and introduce potential rescue families to the pups that need homes.

Admission is free. ber and October. Casting for two men for “Tuesdays with Morrie” and two men and two women for “On Approval.” Auditions are at the theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. clairevgtheatre@gmail.com.

BOOKS

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

DANCE

BEGINNING LINE DANCING: 7 to 8 p.m.

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

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

FOLK DANCING:

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

Learn to folk dance to a variety of international music. 7 to 9:30 p.m. First session free, $5 thereafter.

No partners needed. Gary or Ginny, 360-766-6866.

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

THURSDAY DANCING: Dance to The Skippers or Good Vibrations from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. Public welcome. Information: Jim Reynolds, 360-466-4490.

SWING DANCE CLASSES: Classes are 7 to 8 p.m. every Monday 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. anacortescenterforhappiness.org and 360-4642229.

Littlefield Celtic Center, 1124 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon. The jam session generally focuses on Scottish music.

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

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

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

No experience necessary, no auditions required.

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

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

360-630-1156.

OPEN MIC: Anacortes Library meeting room, 1220 10th St., Anacortes.

Saturdays, July 13 and 27. 7 p.m., sign-ups at 6:40 p.m. 360-293-8307.

SHELTER BAY CHORUS: Practices are held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursdays at the Shelter Bay Clubhouse, 1000 Shoshone Drive, La Conner.

New members welcome.

360-223-3230.

OPEN MIC NITE: 6 to 8 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at Lil’Nut Cafe and Diner, 330 Cherry St., Sumas.

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

SCOTTISH MUSIC SESSIONS: Musicians from around the valley meet at 3 p.m. the first Sunday of each month at

OPEN MIC: Jam Night, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Thursdays, Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360-445-4733.

MUSIC

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

RODRIGO Y GABRIELA: July 13, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-4881133 or ste-michelle.com/ visit-us/summer-concerts/ list.

BECK, CAGE THE ELEPHANT, SPOON: July 13, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

JON BELLION: July 16, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

CHICAGO: July 19-20, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/ summer-concerts/list.

WINTHROP RHYTHM & BLUES FESTIVAL: July 19-21, Various locations, Winthrop. winthropbluesfestival.com.

APPICE BROTHERS: July 20, El Corazon, Seattle. 206262-0482 or elcorazonseattle.com.

BEAST COAST: July 23, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

DISRUPT FESTIVAL WITH THE USED, THRICE, SUM 41: July 23, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

21 SAVAGE: July 25, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

MICHAEL MCDONALD & CHAKA KHAN: July 25, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/ summer-concerts/list.

SHINEDOWN: July 26, Accesso Showare Center, Kent.

866-973-9613 or livenation. com.

LYNYRD SKYNYRD, BAD COMPANY: July 27, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn.

800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

NORAH JONES: July 27, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/ summer-concerts/list.

BORN OF OSIRIS: July 27, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-2620482 or elcorazonseattle. com.

BACKSTREET BOYS: July 29, Angel of The Winds Arena, Everett. 866.332.8499 or angelofthewindsarena.com.

KISW PAIN IN THE GRASS WITH SLIPKNOT, VOLBEAT, GOJIRA: July 30, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

DAVE CHAPELLE, JOE ROGAN: Aug. 2, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

KISW PAIN IN THE GRASS WITH DISTURBED, IN THIS MOMENT, FEVER: Aug. 2, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

WATERSHED FESTIVAL WITH JASON ALDEAN, ZAC BROWN, MIRANDA LAMBERT: Aug. 2-4, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

BOB JAMES, DAVID SANBORN & MARCUS MILLER: Aug. 3, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425488-1133 or ste-michelle. com/visit-us/summer-concerts/list.

KISW PAIN IN THE GRASS WITH ROB ZOMBIE, MARILYN MANSON, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY: Aug. 3, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

TOBY KEITH: Aug. 5, Angel of The Winds Arena, Everett. 866.332.8499 or angelofthewindsarena.com.

COUNTING CROWS: Aug. 7, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/ summer-concerts/list.

MUMFORD & SONS: Aug. 9, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

GIPSY KINGS: Aug. 9, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/ summer-concerts/list.

THE AVETT BROTHERS, LAKE STREET DIVE, TRAM-

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WATERSHED FESTIVAL Jason Aldean (pictured), Zac Brown and Miranda Lambert, Aug. 2-4, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com PLED BY TURTLES: Aug. 10, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS, BLONDIE: Aug. 10, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/ summer-concerts/list.

WIZ KHALIFA: Aug. 13, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

PRETTYMUCH: Aug. 15, Paramount Theater, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

TRAVIS TRITT, CHARLIE DANIELS BAND: Aug. 15, Tulalip Resort Casino Amphitheatre, Tulalip. 360-7166000 or ticketmaster.com.

311, DIRTY HEADS: Aug. 18, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

ZZ TOP: Aug. 21, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville.

425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/summer-concerts/list.

SAMMY HAGAR: Aug. 23, Tulalip Resort Casino Amphitheatre, Tulalip. 360-7166000 or ticketmaster.com.

THE BLASTERS: Aug. 23, 25, El Corazon, Seattle.

206-262-0482 or elcorazonseattle.com.

JOSH GROBAN: Aug.

24-25, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/ summer-concerts/list.

REO SPEEDWAGON: Aug. 29, Tulalip Resort Casino Amphitheatre, Tulalip. 360-7166000 or ticketmaster.com.

MACEO PARKER: Aug. 29-Sept. 1, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

STEVE MILLER BAND, MARTY STUART & HIS FABULOUS SUPERLATIVES: Aug. 30-31, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425488-1133 or ste-michelle. com/visit-us/summer-concerts/list.

BLINK 182, LIL WAYNE: Aug. 31, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

DAVE MATTHEWS BAND: Aug. 30-Sept. 1, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

HEART, JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS, ELLE KING: Sept. 4, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

IRON MAIDEN: Sept. 5, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

BON IVER, SHARON VAN ETTEN: Sept. 6, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

PINK MARTINI: Sept.

6, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/ summer-concerts/list.

CHRIS ISAAK: Sept.

7, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/ summer-concerts/list.

TONY BENNETT: Sept. 7, Paramount Theatre, Seattle.

360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

PATTI LABELLE, POINTER SISTERS: Sept. 8, Tulalip Resort Casino Amphitheatre, Tulalip. 360-716-6000 or ticketmaster.com.

DEEP PURPLE: Sept. 11, Paramount Theatre, Seattle.

360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

GARY CLARK JR.: Sept.

11, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/ summer-concerts/list.

WARBRINGER, ENFORCER: Sept. 12, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-262-0482 or elcorazonseattle.com.

DIANA KRALL: Sept.

12, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/ summer-concerts/list.

DIE ANTWOORD: Sept.

12, Paramount Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW: Sept. 13, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/ summer-concerts/list.

MISFITS, THE DISTILLERS, THE DAMNED, CRO-MAGS: Sept. 14, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn.

800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

AVRIL LAVIGNE: Sept. 14, Paramount Theatre, Seattle.

360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

MARK KNOPFLER: Sept.

14-15, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

INCUBUS: Sept. 17, Paramount Theatre, Seattle.

360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

ELTON JOHN: Sept. 17-18, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

BRYAN ADAMS: Sept. 18, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

GHOST: Sept. 19, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

LARRY CARLTON: Sept.

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

ALICE IN CHAINS: Sept.

20, WaMu Theater, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

EARTH, WIND & FIRE: Sept. 20-21, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425488-1133 or ste-michelle. com/visit-us/summer-concerts/list.

BOB SEGER & THE SILVER BULLET BAND: Sept.

21, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma.

800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

AIR SUPPLY: Sept. 21, Tulalip Resort Casino Orca Ballroom, Tulalip. 360-7166000 or ticketmaster.com.

GEORGE WINSTON: Sept.

22, McIntyre Hall, Mount Vernon. 360.416.7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

BREAKING BENJAMIN, CHEVELLE, THREE DAYS GRACE, DOROTHY, DIAMANTE: Sept. 22, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn.

800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

BANKS: Sept. 25, Showbox Sodo, Seattle. 888-9297859 or showboxpresents. com. ”AUSTEN’S PRIDE”: Oct. 4-27, 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. 206-625-1900 or 5thavenue.org.

NF: Oct. 5, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

THE ALCHEMY TOUR: Oct. 5, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

LOGIC: Oct. 8, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

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TRAVEL

Marking a milestone: Where to celebrate this summer’s 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing

By BETH J. HARPAZ Chicago Tribune

It was a monumental achievement that enthralled people around the world: On July 20, 1969, astronauts walked on the moon.

Fifty years later, that spellbinding milestone is being honored with events across the country. Central to the celebrations are places tied to the mission: Florida’s “Space Coast,” where the historic Apollo 11 expedition was launched; Huntsville, Ala., where the Saturn V rocket that powered the spaceflight was built; and Houston, headquarters for mission control.

“Many Americans today take man’s landing on the moon for granted,” said Pauline Frommer, editorial director for Frommer’s guidebooks. “In reality, it was a signature achievement for the United States — a massive, complex, dangerous undertaking.”

But there’s no need to leave planet Earth to enjoy the anniversary. Here are some places offering space-themed attractions and Apollo 11 fun.

Among the first words uttered from the moon was the name of this Texas city.

“Houston, Tranquility Base here,” said astronaut Neil Armstrong. “The Eagle has landed.” No wonder Houston is going all-out to honor the anniversary with programs, parties and packages, including a blow-out July 20 event at Space Center Houston.

Ongoing attractions at the Space Center include exhibits of spacecraft and spacesuits; tours and films; and interactive experiences

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Adriana Torres takes a photo of her son Nicolas Montes, 9, at a mock space display at Space Center in Houston on Jan. 30, 2015.

like “Planet Pioneers,” where visitors learn to survive in an alien environment by finding water and oxygen, growing food, building shelter, driving a 4-D vehicle, flying a virtual drone and spinning in a capsule.

Want to see a liftoff in person? A series of rocket launches — including NASA and SpaceX projects — are planned for this year. Buy tickets to watch from the Kennedy Space Center, or stake out public viewing sites like U.S. Highway 1 in Titusville along the Indian River or the beaches in Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach. Note that cancellations because of weather or technical issues are common, and that launches take place elsewhere as well.

Huntsville’s NASA Marshall Space Flight Center developed the Saturn V launch vehicles for the Apollo moon missions, and it’s still home to research, design and operations support centers for space programs.

Huntsville’s nickname is Rocket City, and its U.S. Space & Rocket Center will

host reenactments of the moon landing, along with a July 16 launch of 5,000 model rockets at 9:32 a.m.

Eastern time (8:32 a.m. local time), exactly 50 years after the Apollo 11 launch. Other 50th anniversary events include a street dance party, classic car show featuring 1960s-era vehicles, a beer garden and concerts.

Year-round attractions include rocket-style rides, a new planetarium and the NASA Emeritus Docent program, where visitors meet retired and working engineers. There’s a horizontal display of a Saturn V rocket, 363 feet long and a National Historic Landmark, and a vertical display of a replica standing taller than the Statue of Liberty. A new exhibit called “Apollo: When We Went to the Moon” runs through December.

You can also see astronaut Alan Shepard’s boot prints on a sidewalk and leave a banana on the tombstone of a monkey who flew a test flight 300 miles up in 1959.

(The monkey lived out her life, another 25 years, at the

Rocket Center.) For stargazing, check out the Von Braun Astronomical Society at Monte Sano State Park.

How about visiting a galaxy far, far away? Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened at Disneyland in California in late May and launches at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios in Florida on Aug. 29. The themed lands take guests to Batuu, a new planet that “Star Wars” fans haven’t seen before. Visitors can build a droid or a lightsaber, engage in battle from the cockpit of a Millennium Falcon and have a drink at Oga’s Cantina. Another attraction, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, is slated to open later this year.

In Washington, D.C., a July 16-20 Apollo 11 anniversary celebration is planned for the National Mall. And the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum will display Armstrong’s Apollo 11 spacesuit for the first time in 13 years following a restoration funded by a Kickstarter campaign.

In California, the Richard Nixon Library and Museum hosts an interactive exhibit, “Apollo 11: One Giant Leap for Mankind,” through early January. Downey, Calif., birthplace of the Apollo capsules, plans events ranging from a Lunar Pub Crawl to an Apollo 11 Landing Day celebration where people are encouraged to don their best ‘60s attire.

Finally, the award for best name for an anniversary shindig might just have to go to Denver’s Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum: ApolloPalooza, July 13-20.

Local travel briefs OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: Skagit Guided Adventures offers a variety of tours daily in the Skagit Valley and surrounding areas.

Reservations required: 360-474-7479.

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

WHATCOM SENIOR TOURS: 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. 360-336-6215.

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

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

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

PASSPORT APPLICATIONS: Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes, accepts new passport applications and applications for passports that have been expired for more than five years by appointment from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays.

Passport forms and information on fees and how to apply are available at travel.state. gov, or pick up an application and passport guide at the library.

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

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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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Where in Fairhaven is Waldo?

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

BELLINGHAM — Waldo is in hiding again, this time not in the pages of a book, but in the shops of Fairhaven.

All month long, kids, parents and Waldo aficionados of all ages are invited to join the hunt for the man in stripes.

The first step is to look for a Waldo decal on the windows of participating

businesses. Next, step inside and let the inner detective take over and find the sixinch cardboard Waldo.

After successfully locating the Waldo, shop employees will stamp the Find Waldo passport (available at Village Books, 1200 11th St., Bellingham). Passports with at least 10 stamps receive a Waldo button, and passports with all the stamps are entered into a drawing for Waldo-related merchandise.

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As a country arms itself for war, a family tears itself apart. Forced to avenge his father’s death but paralysed by the task ahead, Hamlet rages against the impossibility of his predicament, threatening both his sanity and the security of the state. $18 adults, $16 seniors, $14 students and children.

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But Molly might be too little too late, as the formidable Katherine also faces the reality of low ratings and a network that wants to replace her. Wanting to prove she’s not merely a diversity hire who’s disrupting the comfort of the brotherhood, Molly is determined to help Katherine revitalize her show and career — and possibly effect even bigger change at the same time.

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In ‘The Art of Self-Defense,’ the punches fall flat

By KATIE WALSH

Tribune News Service

In writer/director Riley Stearns’ “The Art of Self-Defense,” a beta male gets in touch with his alpha by way of a strip mall karate school.

It’s a curious and intoxicating new experience for the fearful and timid accountant Casey (Jesse Eisenberg), who finds his sensei (Alessandro Nivola) in a trauma haze after a near-fatal mugging.

But what happens when you become the thing you hate and fear?

What do you find in the darkest depths of yourself? Stearns grapples with notions of gender, violence and identity.

But in this mannered, ironic take, his punches don’t land hard enough to leave a mark.

“The Art of Self-Defense” is “The Foot Fist Way” by way of Jim Hosking’s profane absurdity, with shades of Wes Anderson lurking around the curated aesthetic and thoughtfully composed frames.

Taken with Stearns’ 2015 debut, the cult-deprogramming film “Faults,” it’s clear he’s developed a specific style: a palette of beiges and browns, performances that are mannered and precise almost to a fault and stories about the dark side of mind control.

When Casey finds Sensei and his karate school, he’s given something to live for in the wake of his neardeath experience. He has purpose, discipline and

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Jesse Eisenberg (left) and Alessandro Nivola star in “The Art of Self-Defense.”

a goal; the classes offer a lusty, embodied experience of blood, sweat and kicks to the solar plexus. His charismatic sensei doles out praise and condemnation in equal measure, like any great cult leader, leaving his students addicted and grasping for kernels and crumbs of his validation. But as Casey plunges deeper into Sensei’s world, attending the exclusive night class, working part time on accounting, his reality becomes surreal, twisted and darker than he ever could have expected.

The film feels at once painfully personal, an exploration of getting in touch with your own rage, trying on the performance of toxic, entitled, aggressive masculinity and seeing how it feels. When Casey fully steps into his alpha self, robotically demanding respect and power,

throat punching his boss, objectifying women, demeaning his own dog, it’s sickening (and it does have consequences).

But the film never says anything pertinent about rage and manhood and sex because it refuses to get too personal. Its tone is arch and sarcastic, hitting queasy punchlines that rely heavily on cognitive dissonance.

There are flickers of a brilliant performance in Eisenberg when he finds grounded, naturalistic moments. No one plays wounded and questioning better than he does, and as he comes to his realizations about his sensei, there are a few stunning, quiet reactions from him.

Although “feminine” is thrown around like the dirtiest F-word, the deadliest fighter in the dojo is the ferocious Anna (Imogen Poots), the most interesting

character in the film. On the journey into a heart of darkness, Anna goes farther than any man into the depths of her trauma and rage, while it turns out Casey is merely the empty cipher at the center of the story. When the film ultimately goes completely off the rails and then comes around to a female-empowering conclusion about finding strength in compassion, it feels half-baked and tacked on at best.

For a privileged few, “The Art of Self-Defense” might be a brilliantly dry dark comedy.

For the rest, it’s a tragedy, a nightmarish horror flick about the ruthless panopticon prison of gender. We don’t all get to choose how we take it in.

– 1:44. Rated R for violence, sexual content, graphic nudity and language. HH (out of four stars)

Compiled from news services.

Ratings are 1 to 4 stars.

“Ophelia” — Hamlet’s love interest moves from the supporting ranks and takes center stage in a beautifully photographed and impressively staged but convoluted and over-the-top twist on Shakespeare. The magnetic Daisy Ridley leads a cast that also includes Naomi Watts in a dual role. Drama, R, 114 minutes. HH½ “Midsommar” — A nightmare taking place mostly in the light of day, this gorgeous and weird and ludicrous horror film is set largely in an isolated Swedish village of wide-eyed locals and paganlike rituals. It tests our patience more than once before delivering some seriously grisly and wonderfully twisted material in the final act.

Horror, R, 140 minutes. HHH “Wild Rose” — In a mostly formulaic story about a working-class dreamer trying to make it big in Nashville, Irish actress Jessie Buckley proves she has the stuff to become a major Hollywood star. Drama, R, 101 minutes.

HHH “Being Frank” — Infusing a terrible person with some John Candy likability, comedian Jim Gaffigan stars as a man keeping up two families, each secret from the other.

The result is a funny and weird and occasionally insightful slice of a screwed-up family life. Comedy, R, 110 minutes.

HHH “Toy Story 4” — Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) and Co. return in this worthy addition to the “Toy Story” library, bringing back some of the most beloved characters in the history of animated film and introducing us to a fantastically entertaining new bunch of toys. Animated adventure, G, 100 minutes. HHHH “Late Night” — In this sweet and funny and insightful confection of a film, a new writer (Mindy Kaling) shakes up a stodgy talk show hosted by a veteran comedian (Emma Thompson). Nifty subplots help “Late Night” rise above the admittedly funny but sometimes predictable sitcom antics at the talk show. Comedy, R, 102 minutes. HHH “Shaft” — Nineteen years after Samuel L. Jackson played the nephew of ‘70s blaxploitation hero John Shaft (Richard Roundtree), both return in arguably the least memorable entry in the history of the franchise.

The son (Jessie T. Usher) of Jackson’s character is the focus in a crass crime thriller played mostly for laughs that are few and far between. Comedy action, R, 111 minutes. HH “Men in Black: International” — This return to MIB headquarters introduces two new agents hunting extraterrestrials — a careless veteran (Chris Hemsworth) and a nerdy newcomer (Tessa Thompson). It has its moments, especially if you don’t realize some of the gags are just repeats from the 1997 original. But “MIBI” is just too jokey in its approach, especially in the way Hemsworth’s agent is portrayed as kind of a dope. Action comedy, PG-13, 115 minutes. HH “The Dead Don’t Die” — The dead are rising from their graves in Jim Jarmusch’s meta-zombie horror comedy, starring Bill Murray, Adam Driver, Tilda Swinton and other luminaries. Some of the sight gags and quips are gold; others are just filler, but still kind of interesting in a wacky sort of way. Comedy horror, R, 104 minutes. HHH

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‘Action comedy’? ‘Stuber’ is more like a cinematic car wreck There is absolutely no reason to catch a ride with the nasty, brutish and shrill “Stuber,” a horror movie about our current American nightmare of late capitalist economics and unchecked law enforcement masquerading as an “action comedy.” If that’s not sobering enough, “Stuber,” written by Tripper Clancy and directed by Michael Dowse, is also deeply unfunny. It centers on the odd-couple pairing of Kumail Nanjiani and Dave Bautista, who try to cover up their complete lack of

chemistry with increasingly deafening screams.

You know what’s just a laugh riot? Consider that the hero of our film, the titular “Stuber,” Stu (Nanjiani), drives Uber on the side because he doesn’t make enough at his low-wage gig at a big box sporting goods store while also trying to open a business with his best friend/crush (Betty Gilpin). You know what’s even funnier? When he’s kidnapped by an off-duty LAPD officer, Vic (Bautista), who is on a vengeance mission and conscripts Stu into the torture and murder of civilians. Ha. Ha. Ha.

“Dark Phoenix” — In this middling chapter of the “X-Men” series, the telekinetic Jean Grey (Sophie Turner) absorbs a mass of energy that makes her far stronger than ever before, but unable to control the force inside her.

The movie doesn’t come close to carrying the emotional impact of so many Marvel Universe films. Action fantasy, PG-13, 115 minutes. HH “Rocketman” — Hardly a standard showbiz biopic, this glitzy, ambitious and gorgeously appointed interpretive musical proves worthy of Elton John’s glorious artistry. Taron Egerton delivers a powerful and resonant performance as the living music legend, and the film pulls no punches when focusing on Elton’s mercurial personality and deep dives into addiction. Music biography, R, 121 minutes. HHH½ “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” — Five years after the world learned the hard way that supposedly mythic creatures are, in fact,

real, everyone tries to figure out how to deal with them in a muddled and overlong sequel. As we get mired in heavy-handed lectures about how humans are the REAL monsters, it’s all so ... serious.

Action fantasy, PG-13, 135 minutes. H½ “Brightburn” — The Breyers of Brightburn, Kansas, might be the dumbest couple in America. When a UFO crash-lands and they find an infant from outer space inside, rather than dialing 911, they take in the child and raise it as their own. Horror, R, 90 minutes. H½ “The Souvenir” — In a stunning piece of work, Honor Swinton Byrne plays a filmmaker involved with a guy who will break her heart, help her piece it back together, and break it again.

It’s a movie about moviemaking, a profile of a complicated mother-daughter dynamic, and a devastatingly effective examination of a romance that turns into a horror show.

Drama, R, 115 minutes.

By KATIE WALSH

Tribune News Service

Those murderous off-duty LAPD officers sure are hilarious.

It’s a busted, blatant, bumbling rip-off of Michael Mann’s “Collateral,” but rather than a smooth assassin and a panicked cabbie, it’s a rogue cop with impaired vision due to LASIK surgery and a motor-mouth sweetie behind the wheel of a leased Nissan Leaf. One can see the appeal of the concept in theory. But it’s lost in the loud and messy execution.

In throwing together sensitive beta Stu and the testosterone-fueled Vic, “Stuber” is trying to say

something about the hot topic of toxic masculinity (aren’t we all?), but it has its cake and eats it too. Stu might yell at Vic to talk about his feelings or being a better father, and yes, he does call out just how illegal everything Vic does that day, repeatedly. But for every one of these moments, there’s a scene where Stu learns to “man up” by becoming violent himself, shedding his compassion, empathy and respect for human life.

At the end of the day, the two men have apparently learned new ways of being men from each other. Vic

becomes more sensitive, while Stu embraces his own power. But the half-hearted cultural commentary gets lost in the violent melee.

What we see doesn’t match their words.

If a film is going to be action-packed and violent, it should have the decency to at least present it well. The cinematography and editing is completely incoherent and not compelling. Of all the offenses “Stuber” commits (we’ve barely scratched the surface), the one that burns worst is the casting of Indonesian martial artist Iko Uwais, a master of the brutal fighting style silat, as

the bad guy, and then failing to shoot any of the fight scenes with a single shred of cogency or clarity. If you cast Uwais, we want to see him fight, but the action scenes are so atrociously muddled it’s impossible to follow.

Stu shrieks every story point, so even watching this grating and pointless film, filled with bone-headed plot twists, is utterly unrewarding. Save the Uber fare and stay far, far away.

– 1:33. Rated R for violence and language throughout, some sexual references and brief graphic nudity. H (out of four stars)

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HHH½ “Aladdin” — Despite a couple of large, genie-blue stumbles along the way, Guy Ritchie’s live-action version of Disney’s “Aladdin” is on balance a colorful and lively adventure suitable for all ages and a touching romance featuring two attractive leads.

I liked the flying carpet, too.

Musical fantasy, PG, 128 minutes. HHH “Trial by Fire” — Convicted of starting a fire that killed three children, a Texas troublemaker (Jack O’Connell) gets help from a writer (Laura Dern) convinced of his innocence. While this politically charged procedural features

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a number of standout performances and is on balance a solid, debate-inducing piece of filmmaking, it traffics in largely familiar territory.

Biographical drama, R, 127 minutes. HHH “The Professor” — Johnny Depp plays an academic who learns he’s dying of cancer in a film that mistakes the title character’s snarky, smug, unfiltered persona for charm and charisma. Even though the tragicomedy clocks in at 91 minutes, the good professor starts wearing out his welcome well within the first hour. Comedy drama, R, 91 minutes. H½ “John Wick: Chapter 3

— Parabellum” — The third installment of the ultraviolent, wonderfully askew “John Wick” franchise is the most outlandish and maybe the most entertaining chapter to date. Keanu Reeves returns, giving a classic deadpan performance in an escapist movie that encourages us to groan and cringe and laugh at the mayhem. Action thriller, R, 131 minutes. HHH “The Hustle” — Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson do their best to add zip and zest to a nearly laugh-free, unimaginative story about a pair of mismatched con artists duping superficial and incredibly stupid men.

Even with a running time of 93 minutes, “The Hustle” felt about an hour too long.

Comedy, PG-13, 93 minutes.

H “Charlie Says” — “Charlie Says” focuses on the efforts of a prison educator to understand three of Charles Manson’s most notorious disciples in the early 1970s, but about half the film is devoted to flashbacks to Manson’s reign over a group of lost and delusional sycophants.

While well-intentioned and thoughtful, “Charlie Says” is too ambivalent and too safe to deliver much in the way of original insight. Biographical drama, R, 111 minutes. HH

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