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MOVIES PAGES 18-19 ‘Green Book’ an odd-couple heartwarmer TUNING UP PAGE 11

Holmes Shea Band plays the Conway Muse

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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK “CRAZY RICH ASIANS”: It’s incredibly important to recognize that “Crazy Rich Asians” is the first major modern-day Hollywood release since “The Joy Luck Club” in 1993 to feature a predominantly Asian cast.

There has been much furor in the film world over the lack of diversity in movies and the Asian community has been one of the most slighted.

There’s also an argument to be made that “Crazy Rich Asians” should not be thought of as a film filled with Asian actors but looked at as merely one of the best romantic comedies in general to come along in years. The movie could have as easily been called “Sleepless in Singapore” as there has not been a romantic comedy this good since Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan used to steal our hearts.

“THE LITTLE MERMAID”: A young reporter (William Moseley) and his younger sister (Loreto Peralta) end up at a circus where they meet Elizabeth (Poppy Drayton) a beautiful mermaid trapped in a glass tank.

The pair soon discover this isn’t a sideshow trick.

The best thing “The Little Mermaid” has going for it is Drayton. There’s such an endearing quality to her performance, it’s easy to see why anyone would fall in love with her, tail or no tail. Drayton gives the character so much life that any moments of jeopardy come across as magnified. She brings enough energy, life and charm to the role that the grade for this movie sounds like a trip on the ocean. It’s somewhere in the high Cs. “BLINDSPOTTING”: Just like psychologist Edgar Rubin’s test where a picture can be seen as a vase or as two faces depending on a person’s perspective, “Blindspotting,” written by and starring Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal, is a film full of stark dualities that take on

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

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“Crazy Rich Asians” is out on DVD this week.

varying viewpoints.

On the surface, it is both an indictment and love letter to the city of Oakland, Calif., as the community goes through a major transformation. As the film unfolds, the production also takes a look at how social change can be both a boom and a bust. The final layer of comparisons and contrasts looks at how two young men can grow up with the same outside stimuli but end up being as different in the way they are treated as black and white.

“KIN”: Ex-con and his adopted teenage brother find themselves on the run from a vengeful criminal with only a mysterious weapon to protect themselves.

“LUCIFERINA”: Teen travels the jungle in search of a mystical plant but instead of pleasure finds a world of Black Masses.

“DOG DAYS”: When a barista (Vanessa Hudgens) finds a stray Chihuahua, she learns that a customer (Jon Bass) heads a rescue agency.

“PUPPY STAR CHRISTMAS”: Pup siblings inadvertently stow away on Santa’s sleigh.

“LITTLE ITALY”: Former childhood pals Nikki (Emma

Roberts) and Leo (Hayden Christensen) are attracted to each other as adults but must deal with feuding families.

“FIREWORKS”: Animated tale of a young girl who discovers that a glowing multi-colored ball found in the sea has the power to reset the clock.

“LONGMIRE: THE COMPLETE SERIES”: Includes all six seasons of the cable series that follows Wyoming Sheriff Walt Longmire (Robert Taylor).

“CANDYMAN”: The ’90s cult horror classic is being released in a special Blu-ray edition.

“THE LADYBUG”: Animated tale of a ladybug that escapes her laboratory cage and joins forces with dragonfly Master Dan. “NO OFFENCE: Series 2”: Bomb blast at a funeral plunges DI Vivienne Deering (Joanna Scanlan) and her team into a gang war inflamed by a crime family matriarch.

“CRACKDOWN BIG CITY BLUES”: Looks at the brutality and violence associated with drug dealers in a community which wants to protect its citizens from the addiction epidemic.

“IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE”: The Frank Capra classic starring Jimmy Stewart, Donna Reed and Lionel Barrymore is available in a 4K digital restoration.

“URBAN LEGEND”: College student (Alicia Witt) finds herself at the center of a series of sadistic murders seemingly inspired by urban legends. Originally released in 1998.

“FRONTLINE: LEFT BEHIND AMERICA”: Documentary that looks for reasons some communities continue to fight for economic revitalization ten years after the financial crisis.

“FOREVER MY LOVE”: Brings together the “Sissi” trilogy in a special holiday classic edition. Romy Schneider stars.

BEING RELEASED ON DIGITAL HD NOV. 20 “MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – FALLOUT”: Tom Cruise returns to the role of Ethan Hunt to again save the world in what looks like an impossible mission. Look for it on Blu-ray and DVD Dec. 4.

“OPERATION FINALE”: Israeli intelligence agent Peter Malkin (Oscar Isaac) goes on a secret mission leads to capture Adolf Eichmann. Will be on DVD and Blu-ray Dec. 4.

“THE DAWN WALL”: American rock climbers Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson climb the seemingly impossible Dawn Wall.

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Blazing fiddles at the Lincoln Childsplay brings farewell tour to Mount Vernon

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

Mount Vernon’s Lincoln Theatre will be the site of the latest performance of an innovative musical act forging a new path this weekend.

Childsplay, described as a “fiddle supergroup,” performs at 8 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 17, at the theater.

Made up of more than 20 musicians led by violin maker Robert Childs, Childsplay includes some of the leading virtuosos in traditional and contemporary fiddle music, according to a news release.

The band recently released its seventh album, “The Bloom of Youth,” and are embarking on a final farewell tour this November with stops in the Pacific Northwest and ending in Somerville, Massachusetts.

Joining the group on tour is renowned singer Karan Casey, one of the most innovative and celebrated voices in Irish traditional and folk music. Casey also sang on “The Bloom of Youth.”

More information on Childsplay can be found at childsplay.org.

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Childsplay performs Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Lincoln Theatre in Mount Vernon.

CHILDSPLAY

When: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 Where: Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon.

Tickets: 360-3368955 or lincolntheatre. org.

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Bob Childs, top left, and Childsplay perform Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Lincoln Theatre in Mount Vernon.

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ART

MODEST FORMS OF BIOCULTURAL HOPE: Four art installations explore the relationships between biology and culture at Western Gallery, 516 High St., Bellingham, this fall. The exhibit runs through Dec. 8.

TEN MILE MOON: The oil paintings of Lisa McShane and the wood and bronze sculptures of Andrew Vallee are featured at Smith & Vallee Gallery, 5742 Gilkey Ave. The gallery is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

MOUNTAINEERING EXHIBIT: Western Washington University’s Libraries Heritage Resources will host a new exhibition exploring the relationship between humans’ love of high altitudes and issues

of gender, race and class through March 22 in the Special Collections floor of the Wilson Library, 516 High St., Bellingham. Free.

STUDIO TOUR SHOWCASE: See work from many of the artists participating in the 2018 Whatcom Artists Studio Tour at the Jansen Art Center through Friday, Nov. 30.

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JANSEN JAZZ BAND: The Jansen Jazz Band will perform at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 18, at Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden. The band is a 20 to 30 member community band under the direction of Steve Herrick. $10. jansenartcenter.com.

FALL JURIED EXHIBIT: The Jansen Art Center’s fall juried exhibit is at the center, 321 Front St., Lynden. jansenartcenter.org.

THE ART OF MILLINERY: Social Fabric, 1302 Commercial St., Bellingham, presents a hat exhibit for the month of November. The exhibit continues until Dec. 2. socialfabricart.com.

SURGE: The Museum of Northwest Art, 121 First St., La Conner, hosts an exhibition designed to draw attention to climate change featuring 21 artists.

The exhibit is open until Jan. 6.

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Unique visions at Good Stuff Arts

KAITLYN BUSKIRK: The photography of Kaitlyn Buskirk will be displayed at Woods Coffee, 1135 Railroad Ave., Bellingham, until December.

LORNA LIBERT: Work from oil artist Loina Libert is featured at the Scott Milo Gallery, 420 Commercial Ave., Anacortes, until Dec. 4.

SUZANNE POWERS: Oil artist Suzanne Powers is featured at The Good Stuff Arts Gallery, 604 Comercial Ave., Anacortes, for November.

NORTHERN EXPO-

band for a night of blues, funk and soul at 5:30 p.m. today, Nov. 15, at the opera house, 1225 Third St., Marysville. $5.

HERMAN CONTI CELLO CONCERTO: Cellist Clive Greensmith joins the Whatcom Symphony for a performance at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, at Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham . $15. mountbakertheatre.com.

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The power of oil and watercolor are exhibited at The Good Stuff Arts Gallery through Nov. 30.

Artist Suzanne Powers’ work exploring impressionistic realism is featured.

Other local artists have painted SURE: The oil paintings of Mark Bistranin are on display at the La Conner Seaside Gallery, 101 N First St., through Nov. 30.

HOLIDAY ART SHOW: The work of regional artists are on display at the Rexville Grange, 19299 Rexville Grange Road, Mount Vernon, on the weekends through Sunday, Nov. 18. rexvillegrangeartshow.com.

INSPIRED BY DESIGN: Art from local artists representing the area’s beauty will be at WaterWorks Gallery, 315 Argyle Ave., Friday Harbor, from Nov. 16-Jan. 5. A reception will

pieces to the theme “Why the Northwest?” Their work offers windows into why they choose to live and paint in this region.

The gallery is located at 604 Commercial Ave., Anacortes, and open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays.

be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16.

exhibit will run through Dec. 31.

HOLIDAY ART EXHIBIT: Art from Signature Members of the Northwest Pastel Society and others will be at the Schack Art Center, 2921 Hoyt Ave., Everett, through Dec. 29. A reception will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today, Nov. 15.

JOSEPH GOLDBERG: Memorial exhibit “Joseph Goldberg: The Night Has Eyes” is running at i.e. gallery, 5800 Cains Court, Edison. At 4 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 17, local Fir Island resident Mike Rust will reminisce on his lifelong friendship with Goldberg, who died in a car accident last December.

RISING: Fourth Corner Frames & Gallery, 311 W Holly St., Bellingham, presents a new exhibition of work ranging from traditional to avant-garde.

The exhibition opens Friday, Nov. 16, with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. The

MUSIC

MARGARET WILDER BAND: Singer and songwriter Margaret Wilder returns to the Marsyville Opera House with her

MIKE ALLEN QUARTET: Saxophonist Mike Allen will be joined by friends for a jazz concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, at Sylvia Center for the Arts, 207 Prospect St., Bellingham. $5-10. wjmac. org.

POSTMODERN JUKEBOX: Watch as pop music travels back in time at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $24-56. mountbakertheatre.com.

TINGSTAD AND RUMBEL: Grammy Award-winning artists Eric Tingstad and Nancy Rumbel perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, at Kennelly Keys, 1901 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Tickets are $20 at brownpapertickets.com or at the door. The performance is a fundraiser for the Rick Epting Foundation for the Arts. Information: 360-708-7770 or rickeptingfoundation.org.

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Gut-busting comedy in Bellingham

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the semifinals of the Seattle International Comedy Competition, obviously.

If you’re a fan of humor and the above joke doesn’t cut it for you, then get a ticket for the competition at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at Mount Baker Theatre in Bellingham.

The competition screens entries from the funniest folk around and takes 32 hopefuls on a tour

THEATER

”A CHORUS LINE”: The Skagit Valley College Drama Department presents Tony Award-winning musical “A Chorus Line.”

Performances take place through Sunday, Nov. 18, at McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $18-28, $5 with student ID. mcintyrehall. org. ”THE NOTEWORTHY LIFE OF HOWARD BARNES”: See what happens when an ordinary man’s life becomes a musical in this satire/rom-com at the Village Theatre,

across 18 different venues until the regional king or queen of comedy is crowned.

The semifinal competition on Saturday has the contestant pool whittled down to the top 10 contestants, who will each get 10 minutes to win over the judges and the audiences because only five can advance.

The theater is located at 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham, and tickets are from $20-40.

Students with proper ID can buy tickets at half price one hour before showtime, depending on availability.

2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. It runs Wednesdays through Sundays until Nov. 18. $54-69. villagetheatre.org.

LECTURES & TALKS

and Found in Kuwait: One Woman’s Spiritual Journey in the Desert” and her experiences in Kuwait at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, at Village Books, 1200 11th St., Bellingham.

LOCAL AUTHOR: Zanna Alder will talk about her book “Lost

HUMAN TRAFFICKING: The Hope Unlimited Anti-Trafficking Initiative invites parents and children to attend an informative session on the dangers of human trafficking and methods used to trap children at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at Camano Island Library, 848 N Sunrise Blvd, Camano.

TREE SPIRITUALITY: Local author Darcy Macpherson will speak about the spirituality and myths of trees at 6:30 p.m. today, Nov. 15, at Mount Vernon City Library, 315 Snoqualmie St., Mount Vernon.

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OUT AND ABOUT BUILDING THE VIKING SHIP: Fidalgo Island boat builder Jay Smith will speak about traditional shipbuilding at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 tenth St., Anacortes.

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”THE GIFT”: Listen to the story about a stray dog and what happens when animal care and caring for animals intersect at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, at Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce St., Conway.

FESTIVAL OF TREES OPENING NIGHT: Join the opening night of the weeklong Festival of the Trees at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, at Tulalip Resort, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd. $65. Come the next night for a free community open house from 1 to 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 28.

WORLD ISSUES FORUM SLATE: Western Washington University will host a lecture series on a variety of world issues at noon every Wednesday in the Fairhaven College Auditorium, Western Washington University, 516 High St., Bellingham. Free.

■ Nov. 21: Civil Society Development in the EU Eastern Partnership Countries.

CHUCKANUT RADIO HOUR: Attend a recording of local variety show the Chuckanut Radio Hour at 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 27, at Whatcom Community College’s Heiner Theater, 237 W Kellopp Road, Bellingham. $5. brownpapertickets.com.

MORE FUN

HARRY POTTER NIGHT: Celebrate the world of Harry Potter with the characters and creatures from “The Fantastic Beasts,” play Quidditch and more at 5 p.m. today, Nov. 15, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 Tenth St., Anacortes.

WINE SOCIAL: Experience regional wines at this casual wine event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today, Nov. 15, at the Compass Wine Room at the Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham. $30.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR: United General Peace Health will host a Holiday Bazaar from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. today, Nov. 15, in the COHO Cafe at the hospital, 2000 Hospital Drive, Sedro-Woolley.

HOLIDAY GIFT AND CRAFT BAZAAR: Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts at the Camano Center’s holiday bazaar from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 17, at the

COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING: Join the Alger community for a Thanksgiving potluck from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, at Alger Community Hall, 18735 Parkview Lane, Burlington. Bring a side dish, dessert or drink to share.

Cash donations will also be collected for the Alger Food Bank.

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

You’ve heard of shopping and you’ve heard of wine, but have you heard of the Shop and Wine Weekend?

From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 17-18, Eagle Haven Winery is inviting center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano.

THANKSGIVING DINNER: Join a complete Thanksgiving dinner with ham, potatoes and salad at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at New Hope Christian Fellowship, 1319 35th St., Anacortes. Please bring a dessert and RSVP: 360-2934475.

CRAFT BAZAAR: The American Legion Post 43’s Annual Craft Bazaar is from 9 a.m. to

all connoisseurs of both wine and shopping to combine their interests and come down to the winery.

The winery is hosting vendors throughout the space for guests to peruse holiday gifts and enjoy sipping a glass of wine or two.

The event will take place at 8243 Sims Road in Sedro-Woolley.

5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 16-17, at the Sedro-Woolley American Legion Post 43, 701 Murdock St., Sedro-Woolley.

Proceeds go to their Christmas basket program.

SHOP AND WINE: Enjoy a glass of wine while shopping for Christmas gifts from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 17-18, at Eagle Haven Winery, 8243 Sims Road, Sedro-Woolley.

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FESTIVAL OF TREES GALA: Attend an elegant gala event with champagne, a three-course dinner, live auction, tree viewing and more at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, at Tulalip Resort, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip. $250.

DECEMBER MUSIC

THANKSGIVING: Join a free, community Thanksgiving dinner at 12:30 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 22, at Helping Hands, 9386 Fruitdale Road, Sedro-Woolley. Those wishing to volunteer can contact Helping Hands: 360-856-2211.

PACIFICA CHAMBER ORCHESTRA: The Pacifica Chamber Orchestra will perform a Christmas Concert from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, at First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. $15-20.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR: Shop for Christmas locally at the fourth annual Holiday Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, at the Stanwood Fairgrounds Bonnie Cole Building, 6431 Pioneer Hwy.

FOOD BANK BENEFIT SHOW: Support the Mount Vernon Neighbors in Need Food Bank and listen to music at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, at the Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce St., Conway.

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THEATER

A CHRISTMAS CAROL...MORE OR LESS: This twist on a Christmas classic written is playing both as dinner theater and as a matinee during the Lights of Christmas Festival at Warm Beach Camp & Conference Center, 20800 Marine Drive, Stanwood. $38-59. Schedule at thelightsofchristmas.com.

‘Waiting for Godot’ at Sylvia Center for the Arts

CELEBRATE THE SEASON: Anacortes Schools Foundations “Celebrate the Season” holiday fair is from noon to 4 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 8-9, at Port of Anacortes Event Center, 100 Commercial Ave.

THE NUTCRACKER: The Northwest Ballet Theater presents the 20th Anniversary of “The Nutcracker.” Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, and 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Mount Baker Theater, 104 N Commercial St., Bellingham. Also at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, and 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $12-35.

ALGER HOLIDAY MARKET: Shop for local gifts from local artists from noon to 5 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 9, at Alger Community Hall, 18735 Parkview Lane, Burlington.

BOWMAN BAY HOLIDAY: Celebrate the holiday by the water at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at Bowman Bay at Deception Pass State Park. $5 suggested donation.

LECTURES & TALKS

SWANS OF SKAGIT: Martha Jordan, wildlife biologist and executive director of the Northwest Swan Conservation Association, presents an informational lecture on swans from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 1, at Christianson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon. $8, reservations required: 360-466-3821.

BELLINGHAM GREEN BUILDING SLAM: Ten speakers have ten slides and 10 minutes to present innovative, sustainable, green buildings or ideas at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, at Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. $30-40. sustainableconnections.org.

SNOW GEESE OF SKAGIT: Martha Jordan, wildlife biologist and executive director of the

Lighting will be at 6 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 6, at Alpha Park, Burlington. Santa will be there along with hot cocoa, coffee and cookies.

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

Get ready to wait this weekend.

Wait for Godot, that is.

The Sylvia Center for the Arts is in its final weekend of its produc-

Northwest Swan Conservation Association, presents an informational lecture on snow geese from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 8, at Christianson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon. $8, reservations required: 360-466-3821.

MORE FUN

E-CYCLE: Donate old computers, TVs and monitors to the Stanwood Camano Kiwanis Aktion Club to be e-cycled from

tion of “Waiting for Godot,” a play

by Samuel Beckett.

The premise has two characters waiting for Godot and engaging in discussions with each other and other characters who come by. It originally debuted in Paris in 1953.

The play is directed by local Glenn Apollo Hergenhahn-Zhao and has three performances left.

Each show starts at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 15-17, at the center, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. Tickets are $15-20.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at 27001 94th Drive NW, Stanwood.

Free.

filled with crafts and artwork available for purchase from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: Bring a camera and appetite to this meal with Mr. Claus from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at Hillcrest Park Lodge, 1717 S 13th St., Mount Vernon. $5.

THE LIGHTS OF CHRISTMAS: Enjoy the holiday season at this festival boasting over 1 million lights at Warm Beach Camp & Conference Center, 20800 Marine Dr., Stanwood. The festival is open from 5 to 10 p.m.

Thursday through Sunday from Nov. 29-Dec. 16 and 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday

CLEAR LAKE BAZAAR: Clear Lake School, 23631 Lake St., will be

through Sunday from Dec. 19-29. $16. thelightsofchristmas.com.

CHILDREN’S SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA: Kids are invited to go shopping on a budget from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 1, at Hillcrest Park Recreation building, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. All items are priced $5 or under.

TREE LIGHTING: Burlington’s Annual Tree

SURVIVAL SKILLS CAMP: This camp will teach kids basic outdoor survival skills while building confidence from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, at Burlington Parks and Recreation Center, 900 E Fairhaven. $42.

BABYSITTING BASICS: Learn all the basic skills to become a great babysitter from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28, at the Burlington Parks and Recreation Center, 900 E. Fairhaven. $42. 360-7559649.

NOON YEAR’S EVE: Ring in the NOON Year with crafts and games from 11 a.m. to noon on New Year’s Eve, Monday, Dec. 31, at Burlington Public Library, 820 E Washington Ave., Burlington.

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MUSIC

Album reviews: Roseanne Cash, Charles Bradley

By The Philadelphia Inquirer

Rosanne Cash, “She Remembers Everything”: Rosanne Cash’s recent work has been preoccupied with history, from “Black Cadillac” in 2006, which mourned her late father, Johnny, to “The River & the Thread,” which traveled back to the wellspring of popular music that is the American South. “She Remembers Everything” is similarly cognizant of how the past is never over, and its empathetic title track, written with Sam Phillips, is particularly resonant in a political climate in which women still find their recollections of assault and trauma disbelieved.

Cash’s 14th solo album is very much a work of the present, however, detailing the uncertainties of everyday life with poetic grace. Produced by her husband and longtime collaborator, John Leventhal, and also Tucker Martine (The Decemberists, Neko Case, many others), it includes two songs she

wrote for the HBO series “True Detective” and one particularly beautiful love and marriage song, “Not Many More Miles to Go,” that faces up to mortality with quiet strength. Cash, 63, is a skilled storyteller and has been deservedly highly regarded since her days as a country chart-topper in the 1980s. But she’s still underrated as the rare singer who can communicate complexity of thought and shades of doubt in simple conversational phrasing, and she’s only getting better at it as she gets older.

— Dan DeLuca Charles Bradley, “Black Velvet”: Powerhouse soul shouter Charles Bradley died last year at 69, a particularly painful loss because his late-breaking time in the limelight lasted less than a decade. And — as anyone who ever saw “The Screaming Eagle of Soul” can attest — he came across as one of the warmest, most genuinely thankful-tobe-alive individuals ever to stand on a stage, which he would leave during shows in an attempt to hug everyone

in the audience. (Bradley’s was the second cancer death in the Daptone label family, less than a year after the loss of Sharon Jones in 2016.)

“Black Velvet” draws from sessions from three previous albums, taking its title from the alias Bradley used earlier in his career while fronting a James Brown cover band. The previously unreleased material includes covers of Neil Young (“Heart of Gold”), Nirvana (“Stay Away”) and Rodriguez (“Slip Away”).

None are quite as choice as Bradley’s trademark transformation of Black Sabbath’s “Changes,” but the singer’s earnest outpouring of warmth always carries the day, even when he’s dropping lyrics from Barbra Streisand’s “The Way We Were” into “(I Hope You Find) The Good Life.” And though it initially seems kind of lame that the title track is an instrumental, it works as Bradley’s band’s moving tribute to their frontman, who died before cutting a vocal to the shimmering soul groove.

— Dan DeLuca

Harry Potter Night in Anacortes

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

Witches, wizards and even muggles are invited to attend Harry Potter Night on Thursday, Nov. 15.

The Anacortes Public Library is hosting its annual Genre Night and have found some fantastic beasts from the world of Harry Potter.

Attendees are encouraged to dress in their

finest wizarding attire.

Famous witches and wizards will be in attendance and lucky guests will be able to meet them. There will be indoor Quidditch, fortune readings and magical trivia.

Refreshments include butterbeer, jelly beans and more Hogwarts staples.

The all-ages event is from 5 to 8 p.m. at the library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area November 15–22 Thursday.15 THEATER ”WAITING FOR GODOT”: 7:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. $5-10. 360-3053524 or sylviacenterforthearts. org.

”YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU”: 7 p.m., Burlington-Edison High School PAC, 301 N Burlington Blvd, Burlington. $6-9.

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

Friday.16 THEATER ”A CHORUS LINE”: 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 College Way, Mount Vernon. $18-28. 360-416-7727 or mcintyrehall.org.

”WAITING FOR GODOT”: 7:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. $5-10. 360-305-3524 or sylviacenterforthearts.org. ”YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU”: 7 p.m., Burlington-Edison High School PAC, 301 N. Burlington Blvd, Burlington. $6-9.

MUSIC KUINKA: 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. Advance tickets: $25; day of show $30.

360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

COMEDY DOUBLE UH OH SEVEN: 7:30 p.m. The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. 360733-8855 or theupfront.com.

LOL-APALOOZA: 9:30 p.m.

The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. 360-733-8855 or theupfront.com.

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Friday-Sunday.16-18 ”A CHORUS LINE”

McIntyre Hall, 2501 College Way, Mount Vernon. $18-28. 360-416-7727 or mcintyrehall.org. Check individual listings for times.

Saturday.17 THEATER ”A CHORUS LINE”: 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 College Way, Mount Vernon. $18-28. 360-416-7727 or mcintyrehall.org.

”WAITING FOR GODOT”: 7:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. $5-10. 360-3053524 or sylviacenterforthearts. org. ”YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU”: 2 and 7 p.m., Burlington-Edison High School PAC, 301 N Burlington Blvd, Burlington. $6-9.

COMEDY SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY COMPETITION SEMIFINALS: 8 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $21-40. 360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

DOUBLE UH OH SEVEN: 7:30 p.m. The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. 360733-8855 or theupfront.com.

LOL-APALOOZA: 9:30 p.m.

The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. 360-733-8855 or theupfront.com.

MUSIC CHILDSPLAY: 8 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. Tickets $25-$40. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

Sunday.18 THEATER ”A CHORUS LINE”: 2 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 College Way, Mount Vernon. $18-28.

360-416-7727 or mcintyrehall. org.

MUSIC THE MET: LIVE IN HD BROADCAST OF ‘MARNIE’: 11 a.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon.

Advance Tickets: Adult $23, Senior $21, student $19, children 12 and under $17.

360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

WHATCOM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA — “HARMONY FROM DISCORD”: 3 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. 360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

SING-A-LONG-A “SOUND OF MUSIC”: 3 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, students and children. 360336-8955 or lincolntheatre. org.

Thursday.22 COMEDY THE GBU: 7:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. 360-733-8855 or theupfront.com.

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TUNING UP Playing at area venues November 15–21 Thursday.15 MARGARET WILDER BAND: 5:30 p.m., Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St., Marysville. $5.

360-363-8400. marysvillewa.gov.

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

360-746-8733 or wildbuffalo.net.

DEATH VALLEY GIRLS: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 State St., Bellingham. 360-771067 or shakedownbellingham.com.

Saturday.17

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

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

CHRIS EGER: 6:30 p.m., Loco Billy’s, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. 425-737-5144, 360-629-6500 or locobillys.com.

Friday.16 HOLMES SHEA BAND: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

AIRPORT STRANGERS: 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 First St., La Conner. 360-3991805 or aneliaskitchenandstage.com.

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

COCO MONTOYA

7:30 p.m., Byrnes Performing Arts Center, 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd., Arlington. $15. brownpapertickets.com.

MICHELE D’AMOUT AND THE LOVE DEALERS: 9 p.m., Angel of the Winds Casino, 3438 Stoluckquamish Lane, Arlington. angelofthewinds.com.

Friday.16 HOLMES SHEA BAND

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

KUINKA: 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon.

360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

CHILDSPLAY: 8 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon.

360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

PETUNIA AND THE VIPERS: 9 p.m., Firefly Lounge, 1015 N. State St., Bellingham. thefireflylounge.com or facebook. com/TheFireflyBham.

QUEEN’S BLUEGRASS: 9:30 p.m., Brown Lantern Ale House, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-2932544 or brownlantern. com.

Saturday.17 COCO MONTOYA: 7:30 p.m., Byrnes Performing Arts Center, 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd., Arlington. $15. brownpapertickets.com.

WAIT A MINUTE CHESTER: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway.

360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

POLLY O’KEARY AND THE RHYTHM METHOD: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $8. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

JANIE CRIBBS AND THE T.RUST BAND: 8:30 p.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360-4226411.

BOB FOSSIL, THE DAWN BOMBS: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 State St., Bellingham.

360-77-1067 or shakedownbellingham.com.

DANIEL SAGE: 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805 or aneliaskitchenandstage.com.

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

HIGHWAY 9 BAND: 9 p.m., Loco Billy’s, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. $8. 425-7375144, 360-629-6500 or locobillys.com.

GIN GYPSY: 9 p.m., The Bullpen Sports Bar & Grill, 701 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-5884508 or bullpensportsbarandgrill.wordpress.com.

MASSY FERGUSON WITH MR. FEELGOOD AND THE FIRM BELIEVERS, LEVI WARE: 8 p.m., Firefly Lounge, 1015 N. State St., Bellingham. thefireflylounge. com or facebook.com/ TheFireflyBham.

Sunday.18 RON BAILEY: 5:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360-766-6266 or theoldedison.com.

TACOCAT, THE WEDNESDAYS: 8 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 State St., Bellingham.

360-77-1067 or shakedownbellingham.com.

Wednesday.21 RONNIE NIX: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Free. 360-5881720 or anacortesrockfish.com.

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GET INVOLVED

ART CLASSES

NEEDLE FELTING: Create a bird or small animal at this class with Amy Green at 5 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 17, at Skagit City School, 17508 Moore Road, Mount Vernon. $35, includes materials. Register: museum@co.skagit. wa.us or 360-466-3365.

Explore the craft of millinery

ABCS OF CALLIGRAPHY: Learn the basics of calligraphy for free at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at Camano Island Library, 848 N Sunrise Boulevard, Camano.

CERAMICS FOR EVERYONE: Ceramics for Everyone with Sue Roberts will be Wednesdays though Dec. 12 (no class Nov. 21) at Tower Arts Studio, 5424 S. Shore Drive, Guemes Island.

Morning and evening classes available. The class is an introduction on forming, decorating and glazing clay objects. Cost is $210 for the 6-week class.

Information and registration: towerartsstudio.com or 360-770-6140.

GRUMBACHER DRAWING AND WATERCOLOR: Take Grumbacher Drawing and Watercolor Classes at 6:30 p.m. each Thursday and Tuesday through Dec. 27 at Michael’s, 1567 S. Burlington Ave. Each class is $15.

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

Prices include all classes in a series.

■ Watercolor Class: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 17-Feb. 14. $150.

■ Basic Drawing: 9 a.m. to noon Fridays, Jan 18Feb. 8. $150.

■ Head Drawing: 1 p.m.

LAURA CLAMPITT

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

Artists in this region wear many hats, figuratively. Artists at Social Fabric in Bellingham wear many hats, literally, this month.

“The Art of Millinery” is the latest show presented by the Millinery Artisan Guild Pacific Northwest and available for viewing at Social Fabric, 1302 Commercial St., Bellingham.

Millinery is a term for women’s hats and the work on display captures a range pieces from felted to haute couture.

The exhibit runs until Dec. 2 and will be offering hat classes and demonstrations while it’s showing. Call 360-733-1323 to enroll in a millinery class. to 4 p.m. Fridays, Jan 18Feb. 8. $175.

■ Mosaics in Vintage China and Stained Glass: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays Feb. 2 and 9. $95.

■ Pastel Basics: 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, Jan. 16-Feb. 6. $150.

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

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

QUILT AND FIBER ARTS MUSEUM: Varied exhibits and classes are available to the public at 703 S. Second St., La Conner. Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission: $7, $5 students and military, free for members and children ages 11 and under. 360-466-4288 or laconnerquilts.org.

■ Fiber Fridays: bring any type of fiber art project, quilting, knitting, embellishing, etc., to work on while visiting with other fiber artists from 9 a.m. to noon every Friday. Free and open to all.

GAIL HARKER CENTER: Gail Harker Center for Creative Arts offers a variety of art classes and workshops for artists of every level at 12636 Chilberg Road, Mount Vernon.

Online courses are also available. For information and a complete schedule: 360-466-0110 or gailcreativestudies.com.

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

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

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

360-629-2787 or stanwoodcamanoarts.com.

AUDITIONS

”A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE”: Auditions for the Whidbey Playhouse’s production of “A Streetcar Named Desire” will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 17-18, at the Star Studio, 730 SE Midway Boulevard, Oak Harbor.

Whidbeyplayhouse.org. ”RICHARD II”: The Skagit Valley College Drama Department is holding auditions for Shakespeare’s “Richard II” at 3 and 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, in the Phil Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. Rehearsals begin in January, the play debuts in February. facebook.com/SVCdrama. ”SHE LOVES ME”: Auditions for the Whidbey Playhouse’s production of the comedy “She Loves Me” will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 3 and 4, at the Star Studio, 730 SE Midway Boulevard, Oak Harbor. To schedule a 10-minute audition, contact Gaye: whidbey995@comcast.net.

Whidbeyplayhouse.org.

CALL FOR DIRECTORS AND PLAYS: Whidbey Island Playhouse is seeking seasoned directors for the 2019-2020 Playhouse Season. Visit whidbeyislandplayhouse. com for more details or email kevinwm.meyer@ gmail.com with questions.

CANTABILE CHAMBER CHOIR: Audition for a choir of adult vocalists performing around Skagit Valley and beyond.

Rehearsals are 6:30-9 p.m.

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

Auditions by appointment: dustinwilletts@gmail.com and close September 15.

Singers pay $75 in dues per semester.

BOOKS

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

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

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

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

NANOWRIMO OPEN MIC: The Upper Skagit Library, 45770 B Main St., Concrete, will host an open mic where writers can share the progress they’ve made on their NaNoWriMo projects at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30.

Free, snacks provided.

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 360-755-9649.

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GET INVOLVED FOLK DANCING: Skagit-Anacortes Folk Dancers meet Tuesdays at Bay View Civic Hall, 12615 C St., Bay View. Learn to folk dance to a variety of international music. 7-9:30 p.m. First session free, $5 thereafter. No partners needed. Contact Gary or Ginny at 360-766-6866.

SCOTTISH DANCING: Bellingham Scottish Country Dancers meet from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Fairhaven Library auditorium (upstairs), 1117 12th St., Bellingham. Wear comfortable clothes and soft-soled shoes without heels. $8 per class. For information, call Mary Anderson at 360-933-1779 or visit bellinghamscd.org.

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

JOLLY TIME CLUB: Dance to live music from 1 to 3:30 p.m.

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

For information, contact Gisela at 360-424-5696.

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

MUSIC

SCOTTISH MUSIC SESSIONS: Musicians from around the valley meet at 3 p.m. the first Sunday of each month at Littlefield Celtic Center, 1124 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon.

UKULELE LESSONS: Beginners ukulele class at 2:45 p.m. runs Thursdays through March 14, at the Anacortes Senior Center, 1701

22nd St., Anacortes. Free, $5 donation suggested. Register: zuke. uke@gmail.com MUSIC LESSONS: Three professional instructors at the Peterson Conservatory of Music & Arts, 314 S. Section St., Mount Vernon, are offering a variety of classes for music students from youth aged 6-10 ($10) to ages 11 to adult ($40-50). pcmusical.org.

UKULELE FUN & SONG CIRCLE: 1-2 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 audi-

Arlington Arts Council Presents

Legends of the blues VI featuring Coco Montoyo opening with John ‘Greyhound’ Maxwell

7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 Tickets are $15 plus fee at brownpapertickets.com; $15 at Flowers by George, 335 N. Olympic Ave. OR $20 cash at the door - Kids under 12 free

www.arlingtonartscouncil.net

Paid for in part by the city of Arlington’s lodging tax grant for tourism

1831544

Byrnes Performing Arts Center AHS, 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd., Arlington WA

tions required. Learn by rote, you don’t have to read music. All ages welcome. anochords.org. 360466-0109.

Ave. Seeking women who like to sing a cappella music. All skill levels welcome. 360-201-5861 or harmonynorthwest.org.

TIME FOR FIDDLERS: The Washington Old Time Fiddlers play at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Fridays of each month at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland. St. During November, the Fiddlers will play Nov. 16 and 30. Free. Donations accepted. 360-630-1156.

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

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. The group is looking for an accompanist starting in mid-September. 360-223-3230.

RECREATION

SING IN HARMONY: Join the women of Harmony Northwest Chorus from 6:30 to 9 p.m. every Monday at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland

OPEN MIC: Jam Night, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Thursdays, Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360-445-4733.

SISTER CITIES: Anacortes Middle School students may apply to participate in a student exchange program with students in Nikaho, Japan. Anacortes Sister Cities Association will host an informational meeting from 4 to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, at the middle school library. Information: Russ Horr, russ.horr@gmail.com.

Find forms at anacortessistercities. com under the “Nikaho (Kisakata), Japan” tab.

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HOT TICKETS ‘A CHORUS LINE’: Nov. 16-18, McIntyre Hall, 2501 College Way, Mount Vernon. 360.416.7727, ext.

2, or mcintyrehall.org.

TWENTY ONE PILOTS: Nov. 16, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

KHRUNGBIN: Nov. 16, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

TAJ MAHAL QUINTET: Nov. 16-25, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley. com.

FLEETWOOD MAC: Nov. 17, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

RON WHITE: Nov. 17, Tulalip Resort Casino Orca Ballroom, Tulalip. 360-716-6000 or ticketmaster.com.

MICHAEL FRANTI: Nov. 19, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 360-7453000 or ticketmaster.com. ”ANNIE”: Nov. 23-Dec. 30, 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. 206625-1900 or 5thavenue.org.

EXCISION: Nov. 23, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

JULIEN BAKER, PHOEBE BRIDGERS, LUCY DACUS: Nov. 24, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 360745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

AMY SCHUMER: Nov. 24, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 360-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA: Nov. 25, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

UNEARTH, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY: Nov. 26, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-262-0482 or elcorazonseattle.com.

WHITEY MONGE, NAOMI WACHIRA: Nov. 27-28, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

BOB WOODWARD: Nov. 28, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 360745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

NEKO CASE: Nov. 29, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 360-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

STEVE GADD BAND: Nov. 29-Dec. 2, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

DEADBEATS: Nov. 30, WaMu Theatre, Seattle. 800-854-2196.

PENN & TELLER: Nov. 30, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 360-745-

AMY SCHUMER

Nov. 24, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

3000 or ticketmaster.com.

JIMMY CARR: Nov. 30, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 888-9297849 or stgpresents.org.

MAVIS STAPLES: Dec. 1, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

THE FACELESS, RINGS OF SATURN: Dec. 1, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-262-0482 or elcorazonseattle.com.

ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS: Dec. 3, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

MIKE STERN/DAVE WECKL BAND: Dec. 4-5, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

TOMMY EMMANUEL, JERRY DOUGLAS: Dec. 5, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

BON IVER: Dec. 5-6, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 360-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

ANDY SHAUF: Dec. 6, Columbia City Theater, Seattle. columbiacitytheater.com.

BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA: Dec. 6-8, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

ROSEANNE CASH: Dec. 7, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 800-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

SHAKEY GRAVES: Dec. 8-9,

Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 800745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

CONAN & FRIENDS: Dec. 11, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 800-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

TENACIOUS D: Dec. 14, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

KURT VILE AND THE VIOLATORS: Dec. 15, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

MYLES KENNEDY & CO: Dec. 16, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 800745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

ALLEN STONE: Dec. 16-17, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 360745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

JOHN LEGEND: Dec. 18, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

RAILROAD EARTH: Dec. 29, Neptune Theatre, Seattle. 360745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

PONCHO SANCHEZ LATIN JAZZ BAND: Dec. 31, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

STRAIGHT NO CHASER: Dec. 31, McCaw Hall, Seattle. 360-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

DELVON LAMARR ORGAN TRIO: Dec. 31, The Triple Door, Seattle. 206-838-4333 or thetripledoor.net. ”THE SOUND OF MUSIC”: Jan. 4-6, 2019, 5th Avenue Theatre,

Seattle. 206-625-1900 or 5thavenue.org.

38 SPECIAL: Jan. 25, 2019, Tulalip Resort Casino Orca Ballroom, Tulalip. 360-716-6000 or ticketmaster.com.

DIERKS BENTLEY: Feb. 1, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. ”ROCK OF AGES”: Feb. 1-24, 2019, 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. 206-625-1900 or 5thavenue. org.

KISS: Feb. 2, 2019, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000, livenation.com or kissonline.com.

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

MANHATTAN TRANSFER: Feb. 7-10, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley. com.

BOB SEGER & THE SILVER BULLET BAND: Feb. 9, 2019, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE: Feb. 10-11, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

RONAN FARROW: Feb. 11, McCaw Hall, Seattle. 844-827-8188 or uniquelives.com.

NICK MASON: March 13, Paramount Theater, Seattle. 800-745-

3000 or livenation.com.

SARAH BRIGHTMAN: March 16, 2019, Paramount Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

STEVE WOZNIAK: March 25, McCaw Hall, Seattle. 844-8278188 or uniquelives.com.

TOWER OF POWER: April 11-14, 2019, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

HYPOCRISY, FLESHGOOD APOCALYPSE: April 13, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-262-0482 or elcorazonseattle.com.

ELIZABETH GILBERT: April 14, McCaw Hall, Seattle. 844-8278188 or uniquelives.com.

KENNY G: April 18-21, 2019, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle.

206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

BILL AND HILLARY CLINTON: May 3, WaMu Theater, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

GEN. WESLEY CLARK: May 6, McCaw Hall, Seattle. 844-8278188 or uniquelives.com.

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TRAIN, GOO GOO DOLLS: June 7, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

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

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ELTON JOHN: Sept. 17-18, 2019, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma.

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Reports: ‘Breaking Bad’ movie in the works

By Newsday staff

“Breaking Bad” — the movie — is coming. A movie set in the socalled “Breaking Bad” universe is expected to begin production in Albuquerque this month and will be directed and written by original “Bad” showrunner Vincent Gilligan, according to reports.

This will be the second “Bad” spinoff

11 A.M. SUNDAY, NOV. 18 Nico Muhly’s Marnie, based on Winston Graham’s novel, which in turn inspired Alfred Hitchcock’s suspenseful thriller, has its U.S. premiere at the Met. Isabel Leonard stars in the title role opposite Christopher Maltman as her blackmailing husband Mark Rutland, Iestyn Davies as his brother Terry, Janis Kelly as Mrs. Rutland, and acclaimed mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves as Marnie’s mother.

Robert Spano makes his company debut conducting. $17-$23. Lincoln members receive $2 off.

Childsplay 8 P.M. SATURDAY, NOV. 17 Childsplay’s over two dozen musicians come from all over the United States and Europe and include some of the leading virtuosos in traditional and contemporary fiddle music.

From humble dance halls to feature performances at The Smithsonian Institute, Childsplay has introduced many thousands to the delights of traditional Irish, French-Canadian, Cape Breton, Bluegrass, Appalachian, and Scandinavian fiddle music, as well as jazz, swing and classical music.

Advance tickets: $40 1st Section; $35 2nd section; $30 3rd Section; $25 4th Section plus applicable fees. Members receive $2 off.

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Cranston begins an 18-week run at the Belasco Theatre as the lead in “Network” starting Saturday. Aaron Paul — Jesse Pinkman — has joined the cast of “Westworld” which has yet to begin production on the third season.

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Kuinka performs Friday, Nov. 16, at the Lincoln Theatre.

7:30 P.M. FRIDAY, NOV. 16 Described by NPR Music as joyous folk pop, Kuinka “laces modern folk and Americana with an electronic jolt, waltzing along the grooved edges of dreampop, synth-pop, and Brooklyn’s midaughts guitar-rock revival” (Vanyaland).

Their genre-defying music features several different lead singers, four-part harmony and eclectic instrumentation including cello, banjo, synthesizers, ukulele and electronic percussion.

Their new EP Stay Up Late is available now on Spotify, iTunes and at kuinkatheband.com.

Advance tickets: $25; Day of show $30 plus applicable fees. Members receive $2 off.

— the first, of course, “Better Call Saul,” which recently wrapped a fourth season.

The film, with the working title “Greenbrier,” will begin production in November, according to the Albuquerque Journal, which said the New Mexico Film Office confirmed the movie.

The most obvious and important question: Will Walter White — Bryan Crans-

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TRAVEL

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Local travel briefs

Escape-worthy spots for a snowy getaway

By LYNN O’ROURKE HAYES

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

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Plan a snowy getaway with your family. Here are five escape-worthy spots to consider: 1. THE SEBASTIAN, VAIL, COLO. Splurge on a ski vacation and let the resort pros make sure your high-altitude holiday goes off without a hitch. The Sebastian’s amenities-on-demand program can deliver ski and snow essentials to your room along with an energy-filled breakfast.

Order up an extra pair of toasty socks, hand warmers for the kiddos or another round of sunscreen.

Guests can also arrange to have a steaming bubble bath drawn prior to a return from the slopes.

Team up with the adventure concierge to plan a moonlight snowshoe adventure and ice skating for the older kids while the littlest one plays in the Tykes Room. Should the kids need a break from the mountain they can also opt for hosted crafts in the Upper Lobby where creating hand puppets, finger knitting and experimenting with snow slime are possibilities. Should grown-ups need a break, the hospitality team is on hand to make restaurant reservations and scout for a baby sitter.

Snow.com; thesebastianvail.com 2. BASECAMP HOTEL, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. Clever and cool, your

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: Skagit Guided Adventures offers a variety of birding tours daily through March in the Skagit Valley and surrounding areas. Reservations required: 360-474-7479 or skagitguidedadventures. com.

WHATCOM SENIOR TOURS: Sign up by calling 360733-4030, 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.

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A view of Mount Rainier in the winter.

kids will love the cozy options available at this boutique hotel, where exploring the local mountain community is encouraged.

The Great Indoor Family Room sports a King bed for the grownups, adjacent to a wall tented room featuring bunk beds, a faux campfire, a picnic table and camp chairs.

Designed as an alternative to a cookie cutter hotel, owners have repurposed “underappreciated” buildings and infused them with “soul.” Happy hour includes homemade soups and stews. No surprise: s’mores are served nightly.

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3. THE NATIONAL PARK INN, MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK, WASH. Leave your technology behind and immerse yourselves in the beauty of this majestic setting in the park’s Longmire Historic District. Check in to one of 25 rooms in the two-story lodge.

Relax in the lounge and

sip hot cocoa near the massive stone fireplace while enjoying stories of the day and making plans for the next. Visit the general store, a circa 1911 log cabin, for access to cross-country and snowshoeing rentals and other goodies. mtrainierguestservices. com/accommodations/national-park-inn 4. SUNDANCE RESORT, SUNDANCE, UTAH You’ll find it difficult to emerge from the cozy lodge warmed by a roaring fire or your cabin crafted from indigenous materials. But when you do, choose from cross-country and snowshoe trails that run deep into the woods or sunlit downhill runs on the slopes of Mount Timpanagos.

Founded my filmmaker and conservationist Robert Redford, the resort offers family-friendly pottery, beading and printmaking classes in the Art Shack, winter fly-fishing

and dining menus with an emphasis on organic and locally sourced ingredients.

SundanceResort.com 5. DEVIL’S THUMB RANCH, TABERNASH, COLO. Stay in a cozy cabin or opt to sleep in the High Lonesome Lodge where ranch guests take in expansive views of the Continental Divide and the Ranch Creek Valley while channeling the pioneering spirit of early homesteaders. The centerpiece of the lodge is a reconstructed Civil War-era barn. Choose from 31 guest rooms and four suites, each with private outdoor patios and Adirondack-style rockers. Grab the binoculars to catch a glimpse of wildlife roaming on this 6,000-acre expanse of Colorado beauty or set out on the Nordic trails for an up-close view of winter scenes. devilsthumbranch.com.

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

OAK HARBOR DAY TRIPS: The Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St., offers day trips for members.

For details, call the travel desk at 360-279-4587.

STATE VISITOR CALL CENTER: The Washington Tourism Alliance’s ExperienceWA Call Center is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. 1-800-544-1800 or tourisminfo@watourismalliance.com. Staff members assist travelers who have questions, refer them to specific destination marketing organizations and other travel resources across the state for more detailed information, and take orders for the Washington State Visitors Guide.

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

Burlington Municipal Court accepts passport applications from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 311 Cedar St., Suite A, Burlington. New and renewal forms are available. 360755-0492.

Post Offices in Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley and Oak Harbor accept passport applications by appointment.

Contact individual offices for available days and times.

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

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The wisdom and wisecracks of Stan Lee: What he told The Times over the years

By NARDINE SAAD Los Angeles Times

Marvel maestro Stan Lee spent his decades-long career creating some of the most iconic comic book heroes of all time, from the Avengers to the X-Men to current box-office heavyweight Black Panther.

In the process, he helped transform Marvel Comics from a 1960s upstart to a worldwide media juggernaut that reshaped the worlds of television and cinema.

“I’ve been saying this for years: People love fantasy,” he told the Los Angeles Times in 1989.

Lee was generous with his time with fans as he rose from cult status among comic book buffs and catapulted into the mainstream.

He became a regular on the convention circuit, readily sharing tales of his youth until his death on Monday at age 95.

Lee got his start working as a comics writer in the 1940s and shepherded the rise of Marvel Comics into a powerhouse in the ‘60s alongside artists Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko.

The affable writer had tremendous influence on the genre, adapting to the times while breathing life into relatable characters

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In this Aug. 22, 2017, photo, comic book writer Stan Lee waves to the audience after being introduced onstage at the “Extraordinary: Stan Lee” tribute event at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, Calif. Lee, the architect of the contemporary comic book, has died. He was 95.

lauded for their flaws and weaknesses along with their superhuman abilities.

“When I started, I worked for a publisher (who) used to say: ‘Don’t use words of more than two syllables. Don’t worry about characterization or dialogue. Just give me pages with a lot of action.’

And I did that for years, and then I got really sick of it,” he told The Times in 2012.

“So I started using a college-level vocabulary. I felt the reader would look it up in a dictionary, which wouldn’t be the worst thing in the world, or get it by osmosis,” he added.

“The publisher really hated that, but it didn’t hurt

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the sales of the books.”

That tenacity helped him launch numerous ventures that saw him team up on projects with varied collaborators, including the Beatles’ Ringo Starr, Playboy’s Hugh Hefner and rapper RZA. In the meantime, he found his second calling as a cameo star, appearing in more than three dozen Marvel movies.

Here are a few of his memorable musings during the many interviews he gave to The Times.

Why comic books should be taken seriously: “There’s really nothing wrong with the comic

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book format. If Michelangelo and Shakespeare were alive today and decided to do a comic strip together, who’s to say that it wouldn’t be the most worthwhile, valid, viable form of literature that you could find.”

— from “Unleashing the Beast That Makes Men Human,” 1974 On the importance of flawed, real heroes: “I thought, suppose there was a guy, Peter Parker, who’s also Spider-Man. And he can stick to walls, and spin a web, and has the strength of 12 men. We said just because he can do that doesn’t mean everything would be perfect in his life. We created the first superheroes who weren’t perfect, who worried about paying rent.

It was satire — fantasy in a realistic setting.”

— from “Comics: Still a draw at middle-age,” 1984 What he got out of the convention circuit: “The people in the audience may feel they learn something from me, at least I hope they do, but I learn so much more from them,” he said. “It gives you a chance to be out there and actually talk to the people you’re trying to reach.”

— from “Marveling at the Success of the Stan Lee Style,” 1989

On going from page to screen: “When I was in comics, I was doing all this work that excited me, but all of that time I was thinking, ‘Wouldn’t it be great if I could get involved in movies and animation?’

So now I’m here, and that’s what I’m doing. I’m one of the most fortunate people I know.”

— from “Face to face with Stan Lee,” 1998 On his target demographic: “I aimed the books at an older audience, and the kids could buy them too.

I thought comics could be literature. I get my characters to talk like people really talk, and to react to things, to have their own speech patterns.”

— from “Face to face with Stan Lee” On the importance of believing in yourself: “I’ve always been my biggest fan.”

— from “Face to face with Stan Lee” On the difference between action and violence: “I don’t like too much violence. To me there’s a great difference between an action-packed story and a violent story, and I don’t like to do things that I don’t feel I could say to any parent, honestly, ‘Your child could read that.’”

— from “The Invincible Stan Lee?,” 2000 On the common thread of his stories: “Tastes change, but certain things remain basic. People like stories with characters that they can identify with. Even if they’re fantasy characters from another planet or dimension. People like stories that have surprises, so they don’t feel they’ve seen this 100 times before.

But the surprises have to make sense. They can’t just be thrown in to fool the reader.”

— from “X-Ray Visionary: New Adventures in the Saga of Stan Lee,” 2005 On all those film cameos: “Anybody can be an actor, but it takes a certain talent to do cameos. Say, if you write this down as if I’m saying these things seriously, I’ll shoot you!”

— from “Patt Morrison Asks: Comics genius Stan Lee,” 2011 On his ‘Midas touch’: “I’ve been in this business so long dealing with fans that I can really, after launching anything, I can tell within a couple of days of receiving the fan mail and fan emails whether or not we’re on the right track.”

— from “Stan Lee’s World of Heroes unveils full lineup,” 2012

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MOVIES

NEW THIS WEEK

MINI REVIEWS

‘Green Book’ an odd-couple heartwarmer starring Mortensen, Ali

By MICHAEL PHILLIPS Chicago Tribune

Can two New Yorkers share a turquoise Cadillac on a tour of the Deep South without driving each other crazy?

Apologies to the opening credits of the TV sitcom “The Odd Couple,” but that’s the pertinent question in “Green Book,” a different (yet familiar) odd-couple heartwarmer directed by Peter Farrelly of “Dumb and Dumber” and “There’s Something About Mary” fame. A crowd-pleasing hit at the Toronto International Film Festival in September, the movie may not be accurate history (welcome to the movies!). It may not even be particularly interested in one of its two main characters, for various reasons.

But with actors as wily as Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali, plus a ringer we’ll get to a minute, the quality of the material matters less than usual.

In 1962, the African-American concert pianist and recording artist Don Shirley embarked on a concert tour of the Midwest and the South, chauffeured by Italian-American Tony Vallelonga. Better known as “Tony Lip” around the Bronx, and in the vicinity of the Copacabana nightclub where he worked as a bouncer, Shirley’s record label hired Vallelonga as driver. In many towns the performer was legally barred from staying in

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Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali in the film “Green Book.”

hotels wide open to whites.

The AAA-style “Negro Motorist Green Book,” a guide to affordable lodging for black motorists traveling in institutionally segregated times, gives director Farrelly’s cheerfully fictionalized account its title.

To play Tony Lip, Mortensen bulked up considerably. When he’s behind the wheel of the ’62 Caddy, it’s like watching a big car driven by a slightly smaller one.

Mortensen, not known for broad or even subtle comedy (the movie favors the former), works hard at behaving like a semblance of a real person in a real place and time. Some of the details catch your eye, such as the way he fishes a Lucky Strike out of a half-smoked pack while doing something else, or his method of folding an entire pizza into a handy wiseguy-sized bite.

The movie’s Bronx sequences may not look or

feel anything like anything within 500 miles of New York City (they shot the picture in New Orleans).

But we’re not in the land of realism here. Farrelly works well with actors but Tony’s friends and family skirt one sort of caricature, while the Dixie racists making the road tour difficult for Shirley and The Lip edge toward another.

“Green Book” relies almost entirely on the interplay between Mortensen and Ali. It’s a car-based journey of discovery, begun on a note of mutual wariness, ending on an affirmative flourish of true friendship. The movie sets its chosen tone at the beginning, establishing Tony Lip’s ingrained, casual-seeming prejudice with lingering close-ups of Mortensen throwing away drinking glasses used by a couple of African-American repairmen working in the family kitchen. The movie charts one lovable lug’s enlightenment, while

Shirley himself remains a remote, diffident enigma — the fastidious, uptight Felix to Mortensen’s Oscar Madison.

The movie’s lean toward Tony Lip and his universe is no surprise, given that the script comes from Nick Vallelonga (Tony’s son), director Farrelly and Brian Currie. On the other hand: The focus gives the fabulous Linda Cardellini (as Dolores, Tony’s wife) some welcome screen time. The actress lends easy warmth and honestly earned sentiment to the Bronx scenes, and when she, Ali and Mortensen finally share a scene in the finale, hearts will warm and tears will flow.

Director Farrelly knows a narrative gold mine when he sees one. And he knows enough to stay out of his actors’ way.

— 2:10. Rated PG-13 for thematic content, language including racial epithets, smoking, some violence and suggestive material. HH½

Compiled from news services.

Ratings are 1 to 4 stars.

“A Private War” — Rosamund Pike admirably throws herself into her portrayal of Marie Colvin, one of the great combat correspondents of all time. It’s a straightforward and conventional but also appropriately grimy and bloody chronicle of the last 12 years of Colvin’s life.

Biography, R, 110 minutes. HHH “The Grinch” — Here’s a new take on the Dr. Seuss tale/And this is quite a match:/The Grinch is voiced — just wait for it/By the man called Cumberbatch!/From time to time you’ll laugh and maybe shed a tear/But this isn’t the kind of “Grinch” you’ll want to see each year. Animated comedy, PG, 90 minutes. HH “The Girl in the Spider’s Web” — We do get some creatively creepy scenes in this psychological crime thriller introducing Claire Foy as the hostile anti-heroine Lisbeth Salander. Alas, the scattered moments of inspiration are completely overshadowed by a tired and generic 21st-century Cold War plot. Action thriller, R, 117 minutes.

HH “Boy Erased” — In yet another effective and authentic performance, Lucas Hedges plays a teenager sent by his parents to a “conversion camp” designed to reprogram people who “think” they’re gay. Cast as his parents are Russell Crowe and Nicole Kidman, and it’s something special to see the Oscar winners disappearing into their characters in this understated but impactful film. Drama, R, 114 minutes. HHH½ “Wildlife” — Carey Mulligan is terrific as a 1960 wife left to fend for herself and her teenage son when her husband (Jake Gyllenhaal) takes a firefighting job out of town. It’s a film with much to recommend it, and yet from time to time there’s a change in tone that seems inconsistent and manufactured. Drama, PG-13, 104 minutes.

HH½ “Suspiria” — You can dance, you can die in a convoluted horror remake that’s not the least bit chilling or haunting. Dakota Johnson gives rote line readings as the young dancer studying under a whip-cracking teacher (Tilda Swinton). Horror, R, 152 minutes. HH “Bohemian Rhapsody” — The greatly gifted Rami Malek is given zero chance to create a believable, indepth portrayal of Queen leader Freddie Mercury in this shamelessly scripted biopic. What a crushing, unmitigated, stunningly inept and astonishingly tone-deaf disaster.

Music biography, PG-13, 135 minutes. H “Hunter Killer” — In this bombastic political thriller, Gerard Butler stars as a military man investigating the sinking of an American submarine by a Russian sub. The incessantly ping-ponging plot bounces from Butler’s sub to the Pentagon to Russia, rinse and repeat. Come on, “Hunter Killer,” why are you making this nonsense so needlessly complicated? Action thriller, R, 121 minutes.

HH “What They Had” — There’s something quite beautiful and quite melancholy and sometimes achingly relatable about this story of a Chicago woman (Blythe Danner) losing her memory and the effect on her husband (Robert Forster), son (Michael Shannon) and daughter (Hilary Swank). HHH½

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REVIEW

Hollywood goes big with these 9 holiday movie hopefuls Johnston and Moore talked Gal Gadot (aka “Wonder Woman”) and Taraji P. Henson (“Hidden Figures”) into joining area theaters theAt cast.

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Nov. 16-22

By JEFF STRICKLER (Minneapolis) Star Tribune

Filmmakers are wrapping up 2018 with a push for Oscar nominations and box-office bonanzas. Here are nine films to put on your holiday wish list.

‘WIDOWS’

This mob thriller gives “girl power” a whole new meaning.

The titular characters have been stuck with a debt left by their now-deceased criminal husbands, a bill these gals have no intention of paying.

The don’t-mess-with-us cast includes Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez and Elizabeth Debicki. The men they’re playing opposite are none too shabby, either: Liam Neeson, Robert Duvall and Colin Farrell among them. The story comes from “Gone Girl” author Gillian Flynn, while Steve McQueen (“12 Years a Slave”) directs.

‘GREEN BOOK’

This true story about a working-class white bouncer hired to drive a cultured black pianist through the South in 1962 has been a hit on the festival circuit, including Toronto,

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Michelle Rodriguez (from left), Viola Davis and Elizabeth Debicki star in “Widows.”

London and last month’s Twin Cities Film Festival. Some of the critics who saw its debut at Toronto came away predicting Oscars for both Viggo Mortensen (the driver) and Mahershala Ali (the pianist and an Academy Award-winner for “Moonlight”). Despite sounding like fodder for a political polemic, the movie has been heralded as an upbeat crowd-pleaser.

‘THE FRONT RUNNER’

Featuring Hugh Jackman as former Sen. Gary Hart, this biographical drama focuses on Hart’s 1988 presidential campaign, which was chugging along nicely — as the title implies — until it was derailed by reports of a scan-

“Can You Ever Forgive Me?” — In the performance of her career, Melissa McCarthy plays a washed-up, desperate celebrity biographer who resorts to forging letters “written” by famous authors and selling them to collectors for cash. She’s aided by a nomination-worthy script, vibrant cinematography and memorable supporting performances. Biography, R, 107 minutes.

HHHH “Halloween” — Four decades after Michael Myers killed five people on the night of Oct. 31, survivor Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis, so terrific) is now a tightly wound, heavily armed grandma convinced the imprisoned Myers will escape and kill again — and so he does. This is the B-movie sequel the original “Halloween” has always deserved. Horror, R, 106 minutes. HHH “The Oath” — As the deadline nears for Americans to sign the president’s Patriot’s Oath, a self-righteous liberal (Ike Barinholtz) argues with his family over Thanksgiving dinner in this blunt instrument of social satire. Toward the end, the story takes an absurd turn. Action comedy, R, 93 minutes. HHH

dalous affair with Donna Rice (Sara Paxton). Jason Reitman (“Tully”) directs, an interesting wrinkle seeing as how a) he’s Canadian, and, b) he was only 10 when this happened, so it’s not like he’s revisiting a vital chapter of his life.

‘RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET’

The sequel to 2012’s animated smash “Wreck-It Ralph” includes a bevy of people reprising their earlier roles, including the filmmaking team of Phil Johnston (a Twin Cities native) and Rich Moore.

John C. Reilly (the voice of Ralph), Sarah Silverman (Vanellope) and Jane Lynch (Calhoun) all are back. But the biggest recruiting news is that

is about the attempt by again. This time it’s the 1700s, and Queen Anne (Olivia Mary Stuart (Saoirse Ronan) Colman) is on the throne. But to overthrow her cousin, her health is failing, and it’s Queen Elizabeth I (Margot really her clandestine lover Robbie). Directed by Olivier (Rachel Weisz) who’s ruling the Award-winning stage director 1:00, 3:30, 6:30, 8:50; Sunday-Tuesday: 1:00, country. This delicate Josie Rourke, the film has 3:30, 6:30; Wednesday-Thursday: 1:00,balance 3:30, is upset by the arrival of a new been getting flak in England Ralph Breaks the Internet (PG): Tuesday: 6:30, 8:50 palace servant Stone) Wednesday-Thursday: 1:10, 6:45, inaccuracies, Bohemian (PG-13):(Emma Friday-Saturfor3:50, historical but Rhapsody ‘AT6:40; ETERNITY’S GATE’ 9:20biopic paints a portrait day: 12:50, 3:45, determined 6:50, 9:30; Sunday-Monday: to manipulate the chances are that few people This Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindel12:50, 3:45, 6:50;potentially Tuesday: 12:50, 3:45 situscandalous on this3:40, side of the Atlantic will of the final years of Vincent 360-279-2226 wald (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 12:45, ation to her own advantage. notice van6:35, Gogh.

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6:55, 9:00 whatBohemian has art critics curious is Rhapsody (PG-13):toFriday-Sathis comic book roots for BLUE FOX DRIVE-IN 1:10, was 3:50,in6:45, 9:40; Sunday-Monday: thaturday: Van Gogh his midthis hand-drawn animated ‘IF BEALE STREET Oak Harbor 3:50, that 6:45;Dafoe, Tuesday: 30s,1:10, a period 63, 1:10, 3:50 adventure. The story360-941-0403 involves 360-293-7000 COULD TALK’ left behind three decades ago. Spider-Man crossing parallel Barry Jenkins, who directed Then again, the artist lived a OAK HARBOR CINEMAS STANWOOD CINEMAS dimensions and encounterand adapted the Oscar-winNov. 16-22 360-629-0514. hard life, so maybe Dafoe’s ing other versions of himself. ning “Moonlight,” tackles Ralph Breaks the Internet Tuesday: been-around-the-block look (PG): (Spider-Men? 6:50; Wednesday- Thursday: 1:05, 3:35, 6:35, Spiders-Man?) same dual duties with CASCADE MALLthe THEATERS will8:55 work. And director Julian Actors supplying Spidey Burlington this conversion of a novel by Schnabel (whoBeasts: also made include Nicolas Fantastic Thethe Crimesvoices of GrindelForCage, showings: amctheatres.com/moviethe late James Baldwin. It’s wald (PG-13):“Basquiat”) Friday-Saturday: 12:45, 3:40, and theatres/seattle-tacoma/amc-loews-cascadeartist biography is Jake Johnson Shameik a different sort of love story 6:45, 9:25; Sunday-Tuesday: 12:45, 3:40, 6:45; mall-14 known for doing things right.

Moore. There’s also Spider-Gw- that follows a young black Wednesday-Thursday: 12:45, 3:40, 6:45, 9:25 en (Hailee Steinfeld) and are subject couple when the man is Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (PG) : Friday-Saturday: * Times to change ‘MARY QUEEN Spider-Ham (John Mulaney). wrongfully accused of sexual Fans of the live-action films OF SCOTS’ assault. Stephan James and will have to be on their toes; We can’t get enough of KiKi Layne both earned “star the movie is purported to be the British royal family. While of the future” labels when the laced with references to the they’re not currently getting movie debuted at the Toronto earlier films. married or getting pregnant, International Film Festival, and we can at least relive the days Regina King was showered when they weren’t getting ‘THE FAVOURITE’ with accolades for playing the young woman’s mother. along. Set in the 1500s, this The royal family is back

At area theaters ANACORTES CINEMAS Nov. 16-22 Ralph Breaks the Internet (PG): Tuesday: 6:40; Wednesday-Thursday: 1:10, 3:50, 6:45, 9:20 Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 12:45, 3:40, 6:35, 9:30; Sunday-Tuesday: 12:45, 3:40, 6:35; Wednesday-Thursday: 12:45, 3:40, 6:35, 9:30 Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (PG): FridaySaturday: 1:20, 4:00, 6:55, 9:00; SundayTuesday: 1:20, 4:00, 6:55; WednesdayThursday: 1:20, 4:00, 6:55, 9:00 Bohemian Rhapsody (PG-13): FridaySaturday: 1:10, 3:50, 6:45, 9:40; SundayMonday: 1:10, 3:50, 6:45; Tuesday: 1:10, 3:50 360-293-7000

OAK HARBOR CINEMAS Nov. 16-22 Ralph Breaks the Internet (PG): Tuesday: 6:50; Wednesday- Thursday: 1:05, 3:35, 6:35, 8:55 Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 12:45, 3:40, 6:45, 9:25; Sunday-Tuesday: 12:45, 3:40, 6:45; Wednesday-Thursday: 12:45, 3:40, 6:45, 9:25 Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (PG) : FridaySaturday: 1:00, 3:30, 6:30, 8:50; SundayTuesday: 1:00, 3:30, 6:30; WednesdayThursday: 1:00, 3:30, 6:30, 8:50 Bohemian Rhapsody (PG-13): FridaySaturday: 12:50, 3:45, 6:50, 9:30; SundayMonday: 12:50, 3:45, 6:50; Tuesday: 12:50, 3:45 360-279-2226

CONCRETE THEATRE Nov. 16-18 A Star is Born (R): Friday: 7:30 p.m.; Saturday: 5 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 5 p.m.

360-941-0403 BLUE FOX DRIVE-IN Oak Harbor 360-941-0403 STANWOOD CINEMAS 360-629-0514.

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