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The story of the ‘Barefoot Bandit’ comes to the Lincoln Theater on Friday night PAGE 4

BRIAN LEDBETTER PRESENTS ‘DAZZLING DECEPTIONS’ THIS WEEKEND, PAGE 3

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OUT & ABOUT The Rexville Grange Art Show opens Friday night PAGES 5-6

Skagit Opera presents “Aida” on Friday and Sunday at McIntyre Hall PAGE 8

TUNING UP The Alan Hatley Band plays the Longhorn Grill on Saturday night PAGE 9

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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK Adam West knew so clean, pristine and Upcoming gorgeous,” West says, going into the 1960s TV “… a lot like Batman. I series “Batman” there DVD releases had no idea they would was a good chance Following is a partial schedlook so clear.” he would be typecast. ule of coming movies on DVD. It’s been 48 years Once you’ve played a Release dates are subject to change: since Bruce Wayne costumed crimefighter first directed his ward, on a camp comedy, it’s NOV. 11 Dick Grayson, “to the hard to be taken seriHow to Train Your Dragon 2 Batpoles.” Because the ously for dramatic roles. Tammy show was designed with Despite the super Let’s Be Cops Jersey Boys the bright colors, and efforts West had to Mood Indigo tilted look of comic make to shake the book panels, there’s a shadow of the Bat after NOV. 18 timeless quality to the the TV show ended in 22 Jump Street If I Stay show. 1968, he doesn’t regret Into the Storm West calls it “our his choice to put on the And So It Goes own little world” where cape and cowl. Sin City: A Dame to Kill For Gotham City could pass “I think it was good The Wind Rises for any major metropodecision. How many NOV. 25 lis, evil minions wore actors get to play a A Madea Christmas T-shirts with their crimicharacter who becomes The Giver nal names and villains so iconic? I was typeThe Expendables 3 dressed in garish outfits. November Man cast and it was tough Step Up 5: All In “I knew when I read for a while. But, as I What If the script this show was look back, I’m so happy something special. It n McClatchy-Tribune News I did it,” says West, 86. Service was the funniest pilot He’s had plenty of I had ever read. It was opportunity recently carefully put together to look back at his work on “Batman,” to be colorful for kids and funny for which has finally defeated its greatest adults,” he says. “It was a tightrope to enemy — tangled film and TV rights — and is being released this week in boxed walk the line between absurdest social satire and appearing to be serious. sets. “I told my agent I really wanted to do “Batman: The Complete Television the show. If they don’t sign me, I will go Series” is available in a limited-edition back to making spaghetti westerns.” box set ($269.97) that includes all 120 West, a native of Walla Walla, had episodes in re-mastered Blu-ray, plus a been a working actor for a decade Hot Wheels replica Batmobile, 44 vinbefore “Batman” with roles on TV tage replica trading cards, the “Adam shows such as “Lawman,” “Cheyenne” West Photobook” and episode guide. and “77 Sunset Strip.” He went to StanIt’s also available as just a DVD set ford to study radio and TV, but weeks ($199.70) and “Batman: The Complete into his first year the McClatchy ComFirst Season” DVD ($39.98). pany recruited him to work in its TV No one is happier than West that the and radio stations in Sacramento. That series is finally available on DVD. “For ended when he was drafted. over 40 years, the great fans of the show None of his previous work — and have been asking me over and over very little since then — has been as sucagain when will it be available,” he says. cessful as “Batman.” The show was so He was beginning to have his doubts. hot that Hollywood’s biggest names — The series has long been the mostSammy Davis Jr., Art Carney, Cliff Robwanted program on DVD, but because ertson, Vincent Price, Roddy McDowall so many parties owned portions of the show, getting the rights to create a DVD — wanted to be on the program. When West looks back at the shows, set were tougher than the Riddler’s he remembers one thing: “The payriddles. check,” he says with a laugh. Once the rights were granted, the Seeing the DVDs reminds West of process of re-mastering the shows “all the laughs we had making the show began. The episodes are much brighter and the wonderful people we worked and crisper than the versions that have with.” aired in syndication for decades. n Rick Bentley, The Fresno Bee “The shows look beautiful. They are

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

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This Weekend...................................... 3 Out & About.....................................5-6 At the Lincoln...................................... 7 On Stage, Tuning Up........................8-9 Get Involved...................................... 10 Hot Tickets........................................ 12 Travel............................................12-13 Movie Listings, Reviews................... 14 Music Reviews................................... 15

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THIS WEEKENDin the area TULIP POSTER UNVEILING

MAGIC & ILLUSION Illusionist Brian Ledbetter will present “Dazzling Deceptions” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at the BurlingtonEdison High School cafe, 301 N. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. $10. Proceeds will benefit Camp Fire Samish and Camp Kirby. 360-733-5710.

The 2015 Tulip Festival poster, featuring artwork by Teresa Saia, will be unveiled at 5:30 p.m. today at Skagit Valley Gardens, 18923 Peter Johnson Road, Mount Vernon. The event will include the unveiling of official Tulip Festival products for 2015, including clothing, coffee, beer, wine, cider, chocolate and jewelry. Invitations are available at any Skagit County Whidbey Island Bank/ Heritage branch or by calling the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival office at 360-428-5959.

FRIENDS OF THE FOREST HIKE The next Friends of the Forest scenic hike, for seniors and adults, will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Nov. 14, at Heart Lake. Check out the best remaining stand of Puget Sound lowland old growth forest on Fidalgo Island. Hike rating: easy. Meet at the base of Mount Erie on Ray Auld Drive. Free. 360-293-3725 or friendsoftheacfl.org.

INTERNATIONAL GAMES DAY The Burlington Public Library will join hundreds of libraries around the country for the seventh annual celebration of gaming in libraries on Saturday, Nov. 15, at 820 E. Washington Ave., Burlington. Board games will be available to play all day, with a chess tournament from noon to 4 p.m., an allages Scrabble tournament from 2 to 4 p.m. and a Wii Mario Kart tournament for ages 7-12 starting at 1 p.m. Tournament registration is open and will close at 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Free. 360-755-0760 or burlingtonwa.gov/library.

WINE TASTING The Immaculate Conception Capital Campaign Committee, in cooperation with Bertelsen, Eagle Haven and Skagit Cellars wineries, will host a wine and hard cider tasting event from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at St. Joseph Center, 215 N. 15th St., Mount Vernon. Enjoy a variety of local wines, light hors d’oeuvres and a chance to win a basket of wine and chocolates. $15. Tickets are available at the parish center. 360-336-6622 or 360-421-5077.

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MOVIES

The ‘Barefoot Bandit’ on film Director Carly Bodmer (unseen) interviews Colton HarrisMoore’s mother, Pam Kohler. Bodmer filmed a documentary about Harris-Moore, also known as the “Barefoot Bandit,” which will be shown today at the Anacortes Cinemas and Friday at the Lincoln Theatre in Mount Vernon. Submitted photo

By KERA WANIELISTA @Kera_SVH

It was a story of crime, intrigue … and an apparent dislike of footwear. The story of Colton Harris-Moore, the “Barefoot Bandit” from Camano Island who went on a more than two-year crime spree before being caught in the Bahamas in 2010, was filled with elements ripe for Hollywood. For Carly Bodmer, the filmmaker behind “The Barefoot Bandit Documentary,” a new film about Harris-Moore’s life and flight from justice, it was also a story about a teenage boy trying to find his way. “This story is such an extreme story in every way,” Bodmer said. “I just thought it was an extraordinary story.” It was also relatable, Bodmer said; an angsty teenager testing his limits. “I took it really seriously,” she said. “It was more of a passion project: I was interested in understanding it.” Her path to understanding began three and a half years ago, when Harris-Moore’s story ended. The documentary-making process also led her to Arizona — to talk to a former neighbor — and Camano Island, where the story of a troubled childhood and a lost teen with a passion for airplanes began. “He sort of survived his childhood with that idea

Screenings “The Barefoot Bandit Documentary” will be shown at 7 p.m. today at Anacortes Cinemas, 415 Q Ave., Anacortes; and at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon (Lincoln prices: $10 general; $9 seniors, students and active military; $8 members; $7 children 12 and under.). Each showing will include a question-andanswer session with filmmaker Carly Bodmer.

but took it really far,” Bodmer said. For the documentary, Bodmer did not speak to Harris-Moore (a plea deal also keeps him from profiting from any film rights), but an accidental run-in with his mother, Pam Kohler, shed some light onto Harris-Moore’s character. His drawings of planes are in the documentary. “That was one way that it was something from him,” Bodmer said. Harris-Moore’s tale is also a cautionary one, Bodmer said. The escalation of crime began when he was 7, she said. “I hope people like it and there’s some messaging in there they can take away as far as how these types of things happen in societies and communities and not be afraid to step in for kids like Colton,” she said. “Not giving up on those types of kids. I think he potentially could have had a mentor.”

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Colton Harris-Moore, also known as the “Barefoot Bandit,” stands in Island County Superior Court on Dec. 16, 2011, in Coupeville.

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OUT & ABOUT ART PLEIN AIR ART: Salish Sea Plein Air Artists’ seventh annual show is on display through Nov. 30 at the Rexville Deli and Gallery, 19271 Best Road, Mount Vernon. For information, visit Salish Sea Plein Air Artists on Facebook. “ORGANISMS”: The show featuring new work by sculptor Peregrine O’Gormley and painter Lindsay Kohles continues through Nov. 30 at Smith & Vallee Gallery, 5742 Gilkey Ave., Edison. Grounded in the wonder and beauty of common natural forms, O’Gormley combines timeless imagery with his passion for carving, utilizing wood that is sustainably harvested, salvaged, dead standing trees, drift logs or gifts from old-timer collections. Kohles creates carefully rendered, subtly absurd creatures, adding elements from one familiar creature to another, changing its means of communication and movement, as well as its motives. The gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. 360-7666230 or smithandvallee.com. PAINTINGS & VESSELS: A show of paintings by Becky Fletcher and vessels by Allen Moe continues through Dec. 14 at Gallery Cygnus, 109 Commercial Ave., La Conner. Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday. 360708-4787, gallerycygnus.com.

through Nov. 30 at Anne Martin McCool Gallery, 711 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Belknap’s works include layers upon layers of mixed media on canvas. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. 360-293-3577 or annemartinmccool.com. NEW ACRYLICS: A show of new acrylic paintings by Camano Island artist Dianna Shyne continues through Dec. 2 at Scott Milo Gallery, 420 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Also showing are oils by James Moore, pastels by Barbara Benedetti Newton, acrylics by Larry Heald and abstract oils by Mira Kamada. The gallery is open from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday or by appointment. 360-2936938 or scottmilo.com. “TREASURES OF THE SEASON: Sixth Anniversary Celebration”: Handmade clothing by Teri Jo Summer and glass art by Dale Reiger are featured in an exhibition and sale through Nov. 30, at Raven Rocks Gallery, 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank. For information, including gallery hours and directions, call 360-222-0102 or visit ravenrocksgallery.com.

FINE ART EXHIBIT: The Mount Vernon Downtown Association’s Art in the Alleys committee will present “Pacific Northwest Art Blender” from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Front Gallery, 420 Myrtle St., Mount Vernon. The exhibit will showcase a blend of cultures and ART SHOW: Cassera artists, featuring modern Arts Premiers is showing abstract, realism, psychedelic artworks by Roger Small and other forms of art in a through Nov. 30 at 106 First variety of media. ParticipatSt., La Conner. 310-691-9391 ing artists include Feliks or casseraartspremiers.com. L. Kaparchuk, Miroslava Krichilskaya, George BaranMIXED MEDIA PAINTchuk, Kena Dillon, Rod Van INGS: A show of new paint- De Grift, Sergey Baranchuk ings by La Conner artist and Holden Oliver WeihePeter Belknap continues muller. 360-336-3801.

show featuring new work by local steel artists Neil Harrigan and Mark Schrader will open with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at The Shop, 18623 Main St., Conway. Paintings by Mount Vernon artist Lance Nelson will also be on display. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. 360-391-2691 or theshopconway.com.

or skagitcounty.net/museum.

HISTORIC QUILTS: The exhibition “125 Years of Washington Quilts” continues through Sunday, Nov. 16, at the Skagit County Historical Museum, 501 S. Fourth St., La Conner. This show of “made in Washington” quilts includes examples from the museum’s own collection as well as that of the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum, ART STUDIO OPEN including a quilt made by a HOUSE: Paintings in acrylics woman who marched in the and oils by Andy Friedland- parade the day Washington’s er will be on display during statehood was established an open house from noon in 1889. The museum is to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the artist’s studio, 2883 Tuesday through Sunday. $5 Highway 9, Sedro-Woolley. adults, $4 seniors and ages andrewfriedlander.com. 6 to 12, $10 family, free for members and ages 5 and CRAFT FAIR: Studio younger. 360-466-3365 or Outback’s annual Craft Fair skagitcounty.net/museum. will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, NEW MoNA EXHIBITS: at 801 Central Ave., SedroTwo new exhibits continue Woolley. The event will fea- through Jan. 4, 2015, at the ture a variety of handmade Museum of Northwest Art, gifts including stained glass, 121 S. First St., La Conner. quilted items, hand-carved “Accreted Terrane”: wooden birds, cloth baskets, Featuring work by 42 artists handmade soap and more. with ties to the Northwest, 360-854-7873. the exhibit explores processes of accumulation and The Rexville Grange Art Show will feature work by 27 ROCKS & WOOD CARVartists from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, and 10 INGS: Two exhibits continue erosion, dispersal and gathering. The passage of time is a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 15-16 through Sunday, Nov. 16, at marked in a variety of ways, and 22-23, at the Pleasant Ridge Gallery at Rexville, the Skagit County Historical from layer upon layer of 1929 Rexville Road, Mount Vernon. An opening-night Museum, 501 S. Fourth St., paint, to the archaeological reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday will feature traditional La Conner. exposure of 20th century music of Ireland and Scotland performed by Campbell “Treasures of Walker Val- artifacts, to the capture of Road. Look for a wide variety of fine art and crafts ley”: Check out rocks and hot-sculpted glass in the including ceramics, paintings and prints, photography, minerals gathered in the moment, to the interplay of herbal products, glass beads, fiber art, turned wood, valley. jewelry, glass art, willow baskets, handmade paper, light and shadow unfolding “Carvings of Mary books and more. 360-466-0477 (during the show), in a video loop. 360-661-1850 or rexvillegrangeartshow.com. Pictured: Stapp”: Stapp was a teacher “To Be Alone Together”: for many years in the Ana“Boat Reflections” by Janet Hamilton. The exhibition pairs 11 concortes School District. Upon temporary Northwest artists retirement, this self-taught with 11 works chosen from HOLIDAY ART FESTIVAL: artisans and craftspeople artist started creating art MoNA’s permanent collecThe 35th annual Allied offering handmade products with a carving knife. The tion on the basis of three Arts Holiday Festival of the including jewelry, paintshow features works on loan ideas: light, solitude and comArts will take place from 10 ings, wearable art, specialty from collectors and relatives. munity, which the curators a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays foods, repurposed art and The museum is open from find to be prevailing themes through Sundays, through more. Enjoy live music, artist 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday in the philosophy and proDec. 24, at 4145 Meridian St., demos and workshops, and through Sunday. Admission: cess of Northwest artists. Bellingham. The festival will fun art projects for kids. 360- $5 adults, $4 seniors and Free admission. 360-466be closed Thanksgiving Day. 676-8548 or alliedarts.org. ages 6 to 12, $10 families, 4446 or monamuseum.org. The festival will feature the free for members and ages 5 Continued on Page E6 work of more than 100 local “STEEL AND WOOD”: A and younger. 360-466-3365

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OUT & ABOUT “SPACE AND FORM”: An art installation by Francis X Donovan is on display through Dec. 5 at the Skagit Valley College Art Gallery in the Gary Knutzen Cardinal Center, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. Donovan has been called a modern primitive and a sidewalk botanist as he seeks to express the extraordinary in the ordinary. The gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 360-416-7812.

in the Fairhaven College auditorium in Bellingham. Presentations are free and open to the public. 360-6502309 or wwu.edu/fairhaven/ news/worldissuesforum. Next up: Nov. 19, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Fraser Hall: “An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States”: Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, feminist, revolutionary and historian, will discuss how the genocide of indigenous people in the U.S. is greatly omitted from history. She will also discuss the connections between the United States’ aggressive militarism and foreign wars to early conquest wars and land theft from the nation’s indigenous people.

MORE FUN

day, with a chess tournament from noon to 4 p.m., an allFILMS WITH FRIENDS: ages Scrabble tournament Friends of Skagit Beaches from 2 to 4 p.m. and a Wii present its 2014 EnvironMario Kart tournament for mental Film Series at 7 p.m. ages 7-12 starting at 1 p.m. Fridays at the Northwest Tournament registration is Education Services District open and will close at 11:30 Building, 1601 R Ave. Anaa.m. the day of the event. cortes. Enjoy free screenings Free. 360-755-0760 or of feature-length films on burlingtonwa.gov/library. issues concerning our Puget Sound/Salish Sea waters. WINE TASTING: The Short films made by young, Immaculate Conception local filmmakers for Friends Capital Campaign Comof Skagit Beaches’ Trail mittee, in cooperation with Tales Program will start each Bertelsen, Eagle Haven and screening. Free admission Skagit Cellars wineries, will ONE-MAN SHOW: “Mark and popcorn. skagitbeaches. host a wine and hard cider Bistranin: Town and Counorg. Next up: tasting event from 2 to 5 try” continues through Nov. Nov. 21: “The Whale — p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at St. 23 at La Conner Seaside The True Story of Luna”: Joseph Center, 215 N. 15th Gallery, 101 N. First St., La The film tells the story of a St., Mount Vernon. Enjoy a Conner. Check out Bisyoung, wild killer whale — variety of local wines, light tranin’s paintings from his an orca — nicknamed Luna, hors d’oeuvres and a chance recent trip to the Oregon who lost contact with his WINTER BIRDING IN to win a basket of wine and California coast. Also and chocolates. $15. Tickets showing: Anne Shreivogl, Al THE SKAGIT VALLEY: 6 p.m. family on the coast of British Columbia and turned up are available at the parish Monday, Nov. 17, Mount Currier, Dave Nichols and alone in a narrow stretch of center. 360-336-6622 or 360Mark Conley. Gallery hours Vernon City Library, 315 Snoqualmie St., Mount Ver- sea called Nootka Sound, 421-5077. are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thurswhere he tried to make connon. A naturalist and artist day through Monday. 360tact — with people. ROCK & GEM CLUB: 202-2956 or laconnerseaside who has taught North Cascades Institute seminars for George Mustoe of the Westgallery.com. TULIP FEST POSTER more than 25 years, Libby ern Washington University Mills believes “being a natu- EVENT: The 2015 Tulip Fes- Geology Department will be “EIDOLA”: A solo exhiralist is a lifelong journey of tival poster, featuring artthe guest speaker at the Mt. bition of new work by curiosity, inquiry, study and work by Teresa Saia, will be Baker Rock & Gem Club Rachel Van Pelt continues unveiled at 5:30 p.m. today sharing through teaching, meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, through Nov. 23 at Anchor at Skagit Valley Gardens, being in the natural world Nov. 17, at Bloedel DonoArt Space, 216 Commercial 18923 Peter Johnson Road, van Community Center and observing in a daily Ave., Anacortes. Through Mount Vernon. The event practice.” She’ll share her Building, 2214 Electric Ave., drawings, paintings, instalknowledge and passion with also will include the unveil- Bellingham. Mustoe will lation and sculpture, Van Pelt abstracts the formats of tips for local winter birding. ing of official Tulip Festival talk about using plant fossils products for 2015, including to study the uplift history Free. 360-336-6209. sacred geometries, shrines, clothing, coffee, beer, wine, of the Cascade Range. The Christian icons, Hindu 2015 LEGISLATIVE SES- cider, chocolate and jewelry. evening also will include Murtis and folk remedies Invitations are available at door prizes, a brief business into new and strange forms. SION: State Sen. Kevin any Skagit County Whidmeeting, refreshments and Gallery hours are noon to 5 Ranker will discuss “The bey Island Bank/Heritage a silent auction of rocks and p.m. Friday through Sunday. 2015 Legislative Session: branch or by calling the From Funding Education more. Visitors welcome. For 360-755-3140 or anchor Skagit Valley Tulip Festival to Taking On The Supreme information, contact Lori at artspace.org. Court’s Hobby Lobby Deci- office at 360-428-5959. 360-961-7873, email lorinsion” at the next Fidalgo hardy@yahoo.com or visit LECTURES INTERNATIONAL GAMES mtbakerrockclub.org. Democrats meeting at 6:30 AND TALKS p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, at the DAY: The Burlington Public Library will join hundreds of WORLD ISSUES FORUM: Anacortes Public Library, DINNER WITH FRIENDS: libraries around the country The Mount Vernon Boys & Western Washington Uni1220 10th St., Anacortes. A for the seventh annual celversity’s Fairhaven College moderated period of quesGirls Club will host Dinner ebration of gaming in librar- with Friends from 6 to 7:30 of Interdisciplinary Studtions and comments will ies on Saturday, Nov. 15, ies holds its annual World follow. Bring a nonperishp.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 820 E. Washington Ave., Issues Forum from noon able food bank donation. in the La Venture Middle Burlington. Board games to 1:20 p.m. Wednesdays For information, contact School cafeteria, 1200 N. Corinne at 360-293-7114. LaVenture Road, Mount (unless otherwise noted) will be available to play all

Vernon. Member candidates for the club’s Youth of the Year and Junior Youth of the Year will deliver presentations. After a catered dinner by Reverie BBQ, awards will be presented for artist, volunteer, employee and Triple Play MVP of the Year, the Spark Award, and other special awards. Tickets: $15. RSVP: 360-4195224, ext. 33, or skagitclubs. org. ARGUS FUND LUNCHEON: The Argus Fund will launch its annual fundraising campaign with a luncheon and raffle from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at the Burlington Senior Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave., Burlington. The fund provides small necessities to low-income, foster and at-risk Skagit County youth throughout the year. Lunch, $10 donation; raffle tickets, $5 with discounts for multiple tickets. For information or tickets, call 360-419-3389 or email leslieg@co.skagit. wa.us.

NEW MOON CELEBRATION: Join Elke to celebrate the new moon and put forth new intentions at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Anacortes Center for Happiness, 619 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Bring your own hand drums and rattles or borrow hers. $5-$10 suggested donation. 360-464-2229 or anacortescenterfor happiness.org. HOLIDAY VENDOR MARKET: Independent home consultants will showcase a variety of goods from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Burlington Parks and Recreation Center, 900 E. Fairhaven Ave., Burlington. Check out candles, jewelry, soap, gifts, clothing, handbags, home décor, housewares and more. Free admission. 360-755-9649 or burlingtonwa.gov/recreation.

OPEN HOUSE CELEBRATION: The Grand Willow Inn celebrate its 10th anniversary with an open house and food drive from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at STAR PARTY: Explore the 17926 Dunbar Road, Mount Vernon. Bring food bank night sky and view distant galaxies, nebulas and planets donations of nonperishable food and new warm clothbeginning at dark Friday, ing items. Enjoy door prizes, Nov. 21, at Fort Nugent Park, 2075 SW Fort Nugent giveaways and appetizers, site tours and more. RSVP: Road, Oak Harbor. Island County Astronomical Soci- thegrandwillow@gmail.com ety members will provide an or Facebook.com/GrandWilassortment of telescopes for low. Information: 360-4285071 or grandwillow.com. viewing. All ages are welcome. Free. The event will be WINE & BEER FEST: The canceled if cloudy. 360-679Skagit Wine and Beer Fes7664 or icas-wa.webs.com. tival will take place from 4 HARVEST MARKET: The to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at Best Western Plus Skagit Mount Vernon Farmers Valley Inn, 2300 Market Market will host an indoor St., Mount Vernon. Enjoy Harvest Market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. wine, beer and spirit tastings, food, chocolate and cheese 22, at the Mount Vernon samplings. Ages 21 and older Community Center, 1401 Cleveland Ave., Mount Ver- only. Advance tickets: $40 non. Check out artisan crafts per person, $70 couples. $20 VIP upgrade gets early and holiday gifts, music, admission at 3 p.m. $50 at farm fresh food and more. the door. 360-428-8547 or Free admission. mount vernonfarmersmarket.org. mountvernonchamber.com.

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AT THE LINCOLN THEATRE 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon 360-336-8955 n www.lincolntheatre.org

NT Live: ‘Of Mice and Men’ 7:30 p.m. today

Golden Globe winner and Academy Award nominee James Franco (“127 Hours,” “Milk”) and Tony Award nominee Chris O’Dowd (“Bridesmaids,” “Girls”) star in the hit Broadway production “Of Mice And Men.” This landmark revival of Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck’s play is a powerful portrait of the American spirit and a heartbreaking testament to the bonds of friendship. The production was nominated for two Tony Awards, including Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for O’Dowd. $16 general, $14 seniors, $12 students, with $2 off for Lincoln members.

‘The Barefoot Bandit’ 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14

A young boy’s dream of flying and designing airplanes becomes a reality when Colton Harris-Moore breaks out of a halfway house at the age of 15 and

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steals the first of five airplanes. His captor, lawyer, mother, and the FBI team that hunted him for several years tell the tale. Carly Bodmer, director of the “The Barefoot Bandit,” will appear after the film for a question and answer session. $10 general; $9 seniors, students and active military; $8 members; $7 children 12 and under.

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‘Pride’

5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16 It’s the summer of 1984. Margaret Thatcher is in power and the National Union of Mineworkers is on strike, prompting a London-based group of gay and lesbian activists to raise money to support the strikers’ families. Initially rebuffed by the union, the group identifies a tiny mining village in Wales and sets off to make their donation in person. As the strike drags on, the two groups discover that standing together makes for the strongest union of all. Rated R. $10 general; $9 seniors, students and active military; $8 members; $7 children 12 and under. Bargain matinee prices (all shows before 6 p.m.): $8 general, $6 members, $5 children 12 and under.

McIntyre Hall Presents Fri., November 21 7:30pm

Ryan Shupe & the Rubberband

Ryan Shupe & the Rubberband brings a lively hybrid style of contemporary county, infused with flavors of bluegrass, rap, rock. This charismatic quintet will take you on an entertainment roller-coaster with stellar musicianship, witty lyrics, funny antics, sing-alongs, and introspective ballads like the hit single, “Dream Big”. All Ages Concert

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AntoLin Cellars Bertelsen Winery Coach House Cellars Coyote Canyon Winery Cranberry Road Winery Eagle Haven Winery Finnriver Farm & Cider Foxy Roxy Winery Geko Wine Company Glacier Peak Winery Hoodsport Winery, Inc Kitzke Cellars Lullaby Winery Martinez & Martinez Winery Naches Heights Vineyard (NVH) Pasek Cellars Piccola Wine Company Samson Estates Winery LLC Skagit Cellars Tulip Valley Winery . . . and many more!

Beer

Anacortes Brewery Aslan Brewing Beta Brewing Brickyard Brewing Chuckanut Brewery Island Hoppin’ Brewing Kulshan Brewing Company North Sound Brewing Scuttlebutt Brewing Skagit River Brewery Wander Brewing

Spirit Tastings

Bellewood Acres Bluewater Organic Distilling Deception Distilling Golden Distillery Granny Strong’s Distillery Mount Baker Distillery Skip Rock Distillery Valley Shine Distillery

Food

Best Western Plus Skagit Valley Inn & Convention Center COA Mexican Eatery Draper Valley Farms Fireweed Terrace @ Eaglemont Haggen Market Street Catering K’z Bistro Max Dale’s Steak & Chop House

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E8 Thursday, November 13, 2014

ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area November 13-20 Thursday.13

TUNING UP Playing at area venues November 13-20 THURSDAY.13

MAGIC

ELLIOT HOFFERTH 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $5. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre. com.

Elliot Hofferth: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $5. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre. com.

MUSIC

THEATER

“Landscape with Weapon”: Skagit Valley College Drama Department, 7:30 p.m., Phillip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $5, free for SVC students. 866-624-6897 or mcintyre hall.org.

“Run for Your Wife” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-6792237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

Friday.14 OPERA

“Aida”: Skagit Opera, 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. A preperformance lecture will take place at 6:45 p.m. $25-$59. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

THEATER

“Landscape with Weapon”: Skagit Valley College Drama Department, 7:30 p.m., Phillip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $5, free for SVC students. 866-624-6897 or mcintyre hall.org. “These Shining Lives” (drama): Anacortes High School Theatre Department, 7:30 p.m., Brodniak Hall, 1600 20th St., Anacortes. Admission by donation. 360-503-1369. “Run for Your Wife” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-6792237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

SATURDAY.15

THURSDAY.13

ALAN HATLEY BAND 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. 360-7666330.

Swingnuts Jazz: 6 to 9 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720. Vic Cano and John Daughtrey: 5 to 8 p.m., Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. All ages. 360982-2649.

Jansen Jazz Band: 7:30 p.m., Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden. $10. 360-354-3600 or jansenartcenter.org.

“These Shining Lives” (drama): Anacortes High School Theatre Department, 7:30 p.m., Brodniak Hall, 1600 20th St., Anacortes. Admission by donation. 360-503-1369.

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Bitchin Bajas, Zach Zinn: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $6. 360778-1067.

FRIDAY.14, SUNDAY.16 “AIDA” Skagit Opera, McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. A preperformance lecture will take place 45 minutes before curtain. $25-$59. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org. Check individual listing for time.

Sunday.16

Wednesday.19

MUSIC

MAGIC

MUSIC

THEATER

“Dazzling Deceptions”: illusionist Brian Ledbetter, 2 p.m., Burlington-Edison High School cafe, 301 N. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. $10. Proceeds will benefit Camp Fire Samish and Camp Kirby. 360-733-5710.

“Landscape with Weapon”: Skagit Valley College Drama Department, 7:30 p.m., Phillip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $5, free for SVC students. 866-624-6897 or mcintyre hall.org.

OPERA

“These Shining Lives” (drama): Anacortes High School Theatre Department, 7:30 p.m., Brodniak Hall, 1600 20th St., Anacortes. Admission by donation. 360-503-1369.

THEATER

“Run for Your Wife” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-6792237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

“Aida”: Skagit Opera, 3 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. A preperformance lecture will take place at 2:15 p.m. $25-$59. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org. “Landscape with Weapon”: Skagit Valley College Drama Department, 2 p.m., Phillip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $5, free for SVC students. 866-624-6897 or mcintyre hall.org. “Run for Your Wife” (comedy): 2:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-6792237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

SWINGNUTS JAZZ 6 to 9 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

FRIDAY.14

Saturday.15 Josephine Howell with the Paul Richardson Trio (jazz, blues): 3 p.m., Sudden Valley Dance Barn, Gate 2, 8 Barnview Court, Bellingham. $20. 360-671-1709 or suddenvalleylibrary.org.

THURSDAY.13

Instrumental Gala Concert: Mount Vernon High School bands, 7 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $8 adults, $4 students. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org. Jazz at the Center: Pearl Django, 7 p.m., Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. $20. 360-387-0222 or camanocenter.org.

Thursday.20

Muse Bird Cafe: Jean Mann, Alicia Healey and Amber Darland, 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $8. 360-4453000.

Jimmy Wright: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360-422-6411.

“These Shining Lives” (drama): Anacortes High School Theatre Department, 7:30 p.m., Brodniak Hall, 1600 20th St., Anacortes. Admission by donation. 360-503-1369. “Run for Your Wife” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-6792237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

Wayne Hayton: 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

Jukebox Duo: 7 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. Open to the public. 360-848-8882.

Tim Miller: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-3991805.

Turntable Einstein: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. 360-778-1067.

SATURDAY.15 Fabulous Roof Shakers (blues): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $10. 360-445-3000.

Jimmy Wright: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360-422-6411.

THEATER

“Landscape with Weapon”: Skagit Valley College Drama Department, 7:30 p.m., Phillip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $5, free for SVC students. 866-624-6897 or mcintyre hall.org.

The Dogtones (classic rock, pop): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover. 877-275-2448.

Christy & Friends (rock, blues): 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-3991805.

SUNDAY.16

Luke Warm and the Moderates: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-7553956.

TUESDAY.18

Marcia Kester (country, pop, blues): 11 a.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000.

Gary B’s Church of Blues: Jam Night, 6 to 10 p.m., Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360-445-4733.

El Colonel and Mary De La Fuente: 6 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $5. 360-445-3000.

Desperate Measures (classic rock): 6 to 10 p.m., Castle Tavern, 708 Metcalf St., SedroWoolley. No cover. 360-855-2263.

Caleb Klauder Country Band: 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-766-6266.

Wovenhand, Pontiak: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $10. 360-7781067. The Green, J Boog: 9:15 p.m., Wild Buffalo House of Music, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. $18. 360-312-3684.

Birdsview Bluegrass: 8 to 11 p.m., Sedro-Woolley Eagles Hall, 1000 Metcalf St., SedroWoolley. Members and invited guests. 360-855-0530.

WEDNESDAY.19 Little Joe Argo: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720. Jazz at the Center: Pearl Django, 7 p.m., Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. $20. 360-387-0222.

M.D.C. (Millions of Dead Cops), Agonizer, Totalizer, Proud Failures: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $8. 360-778-1067.

Alan Hatley Band: 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. 360-766-6330.

THURSDAY.20 Singer Songwriters Open Mic Night: hosted by Jean Mann, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805. Prozac Mountain Boys: 5 to 8 p.m., Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. All ages. 360-982-2649.

Moonhat, Sky All Around, Illogicians: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. 360-778-1067. Skip Williams and Robert “Goldtooth” Ray (jazz): 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 321 Front St., Lynden. No cover. 360-354-3600.