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TUNING UP Mark DuFresne appears at the Conway Muse on Saturday night PAGE 9

The Joan Penney Jazz Quintet plays the Bertelsen Winery tonight PAGE 8

HOLIDAY OFFERINGS Thanksgiving dinners and Christmas events in the area

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COMING UPin the area Wine & Beer Fest

The Skagit Wine & Beer Festival will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. (VIP Hour from 3 to 4 p.m.) Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Best Western Plus Skagit Valley Inn, 2300 Market St., Mount Vernon. Enjoy wine, beer and spirit tastings, and food, chocolate and cheese sampling. Ages 21 and older. $60 at the door, $50 presale ($90 per couple). VIP Presale $70, $130 per couple, includes early entry at 3 p.m., access to the VIP lounge, interaction with wine and beer reps and additional food samplings. mountvernonchamber.com or 360-428-8547.

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North Cascades Harley-Davidson will host a free Ladies Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at 1337 Goldenrod Road, Burlington. Ladies are invited to dress up and enjoy a fashion show, photo shoot, games, prizes, shopping and more, including the opportunity to purchase a custom-made 2016 calendar with photos from your photo shoot. Free admission. Free gift for the first 50 ladies. 360-7571515 or northcascadesharley.com.

The American Legion Auxiliary Craft Bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20-21, at American Legion Post 43, 701 Murdock St., Sedro-Woolley. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free admission. 360855-0520.

FILMS WITH FRIENDS Friends of Skagit Beaches and Trail Tales present free feature-length films on issues relevant to our Puget Sound/Salish Sea waters at 7 p.m. Fridays at the Northwest Educational Services District Building, 1601 R Ave., Anacortes. Short films made by young local filmmakers lead off each screening. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for popcorn, drinks and to meet the filmmakers. Free. skagitbeach es.org. Next up: Nov. 20: “Mission Blue”: Part oceanic road trip, part biography, part action adventure story, the film weaves legendary oceanographer Sylvia Earle’s unique personal history with the passion that consumes her today — creating a global parks system for the ocean.

HARVEST FAIRE AND SHARE Join Transition Fidalgo & Friends for a community supper at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, at the Anacortes Senior Center, 1701 22nd St., Anacortes. Tables will be set up to showcase the community’s bounty. Bring what you are proud of: works in progress, your inspiration, what you learned, your story, a pie for sharing, or just bring yourself. Suggested supper donation: $5 adult, $3 ages 10 and younger. transitionfidalgo.org.

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OUT & ABOUT ART ARTISTIC EXPLORATIONS: A show of work by Jasmine Valandani and Andrew Vallee is on display through Nov. 30 at Smith & Vallee Gallery, 5742 Gilkey Ave., Edison. Valandani presents a series of material investigations of form and formlessness, making and unmaking. Her delicate drawings on silk tissue and found paper, collections of mirrors transformed by fire, and ink-soaked paper constructions address the temporal, peripheral and uncontrollable. Vallee looks for unique and exceptional raw material for his geometric and organic wood sculptures made from salvaged wood. Using his knowledge of woodworking, he seeks to bring out the beauty inherent in the wood. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 360-766-6230 or smithandvallee.com.

the sequence of eras in my life. My childhood ‘Mother Goose’ book served as a reference for these many years. The rhymes punctuate the epochs to give a voice and images to our changing world,” says Arnoux. For information, including gallery hours and directions: 310-691-9391 or casseraartspremiers.com.

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ARTISTS IN THE HOUSE: Fourth Corner Frames & Gallery features a showcase of original work from its “in house” artists through Nov. 30 at 311 W. Holly St., Bellingham. Check out pastels, acrylics and mixed media by Laurie Potter; aquatints by Stephen McMillan; sculptures by Shirley Erickson; pottery by Linda R Hughes; and photography by Sheri Wright. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. 360-7341340 or fourthcornerframes. com.

LOCAL ARTIST: Painter Nicolette Harrington is the November featured artist in a show at The Shop, 18623 Main St., Conway. A reception for Harrington will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. Shop hours are 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. 360391-2691 or theshopconway. com.

SMALL ART WORKS: Celebrating its 25th year, “Honey, I Shrunk The Art” will open with a holiday party and potluck from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, and continue through Jan. 10 at Matzke Fine FINE ART/CRAFTS: The Art Gallery and Sculpture Rexville Grange Art Show Park, 2345 Blanche Way, will feature the work of 26 Camano Island. The annual local artists from 10 a.m. to invitational Holiday Show 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, features small works by Nov. 21-22, at the Rexville 40 artists working in glass, Grange, 19299 Rexville oils, acrylic, ceramic, waterGrange Road, Mount Vercolor, mixed media, stone non. Check out a wide range and metal. Gallery hours of traditional and unusual are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Frifine art and crafts includday through Sunday or by ing ceramics, paintings and appointment. 360-387-2759 prints, photography and or matzkefineart.com. cards, herbal products, fiber art, hand-turned wood, “COPPER, SILVER, jewelry, handwoven willow STONE, AND STEEL: A baskets, handmade paper, Woodworker Branches books and textiles, music Out”: A show of mixed CDs and more. Free admis- media works created by sion. 360-466-0477 or rex Karen Healy continues villegrangeartshow.com. through Nov. 30 at Artwood Gallery, 1000 Harris “FABLES”: The show of Ave., Bellingham. The show paintings and sculptures by features small tables and Elaine Badgley Arnoux con- benches combining stone tinues through Dec. 10 at and forged steel with wood; Cassera Arts Premiers, 106 jewelry with silver, copper First St., La Conner. “In my and polished stones; and 80th year I have reflected on small, practical and decora-

fied with wildlife that suffers, and she gives that loss a voice through powerful images that symbolize what we’re missing.” Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, or by appointment. 360-708-4787 or gallerycygnus.com.

Artworks created from repurposed tin by Nan Wonderly are on display through Dec. 11 at the Skagit Valley College Art Gallery, located in the Gary Knutzen Cardinal Center, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. In response to the “overconsumption of synthetic, nondegradable products, Wonderly uses products at the end of their intended lifecycle, making art without driving the demand on additional resources. She uses the colors on the tin pieces as her palette, and individual cut pieces as brushstrokes.” The gallery is open from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. 360-416-7812. tive forged steel items. The exhibition also includes work by photographer and mixed-media artist Steve Satushek, who is showing his colorful artwork composed of layers of pigments, resins, photographs and other elements to create a “modern/antique” look. Meet the artists from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, during the Fairhaven Holiday Festival. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 360-647-1628 or artwoodgallery.com. GROUP EXHIBITION: “Between — A Shared

Experience” continues through Dec. 1 at Scott Milo Gallery, 420 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. The show, which features work by 10 artists associated with Camano Island, explores the artistic links between process and imagination, between daily living and creating art, between love and loss, art and community. The show includes work by Indy Behrendt, jewelry; Susan Cohen Thompson, ceramics, oils, watercolors; Marguerite Goff, ceramics; Janet Hamilton, pastels, oils; Liz Hamlin, watercolors; Kathy Hastings, photo encaustics; Lynne Nielsen, mixed media; Patricia

Resseguie, fiber; Jackie Roberts, book arts, photography; and Renate Trapkowski, acrylic mixed media. Gallery hours are 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday or by appointment. 360-293-6938 or scottmilo.com.

BILINGUAL MUSEUM TOUR: The Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St., La Conner, will offer a Bilingual Spanish Exhibition Tour at 1:15 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28. Join educator Melody Young for a guided tour and discussion of the museum’s exhibitions. Tours are family-friendly and geared for native speakers as well as students of the language. Free. 360-466-4446 or monamuseum.org.

JURIED ART SHOW: The Fall Juried Exhibit continues through Nov. 24 at the Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden. The exhibit features paintings by Susan PAINTINGS EXPRESS Bennerstrom and artwork LOSS: A show of paintings from artists in Whatcom by Camano Island artist County and the surroundMichelle Bear continues ing area. Free exhibit tours through Dec. 24 at Gallery are offered from 1 to 2:30 Cygnus, 109 Commercial, La p.m. the second Wednesday Conner. Michelle’s paintings and third Saturday each are a “poignant expression month. The center is open of loss. Her grounding is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesa sense of place, a habitat day through Saturday. Free admission. 360-354-3600 or that’s damaged and still wildly beautiful. It is identi- jansenartcenter.org.

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OUT & ABOUT QUILTS & MORE: Several new exhibits of quilts, wearables and other fiber arts continue through Dec. 30 at the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum, 703 S. Second St., La Conner: “Great Lakes Seaway: War of 1812 International Challenge”: This traveling exhibition sponsored by the Great Lakes Seaway Trail features 26 quilts, newly made, but true to 1812-period quilting patterns, fabrics and colors. Interpretive panels tell each quilt’s “story” — some real, some imagined — and its relevance to what many historians consider America’s second war for independence. “Illusions & Shadows: Colleen Wise”: Wise’s quilts have a “sense of depth that goes beyond the surface. Elements seem to float above the surface or recede into the depths of the quilt.” “Best of the Festival 2015”: The first floor of the Gaches Mansion hosts the blue ribbon quilts, wearables and fiber art from the 2015 Quilt & Fiber Arts Festival. Dolls: Christmas-themed dolls created by Gloria Burke will be on display Nov. 25-Dec. 30. A free reception for Burke will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2. The museum is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Admission: $7, $5 students and military with ID, free for members and ages 11 and younger. 360-466-4288 or laconner quilts.org. CONTEMPORARY INDIGENOUS ART: “Not Vanishing: Contemporary Expressions in Indigenous Art, 1977-2015” continues through Jan. 3 at the Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St., La Conner. Curated by Gail Tremblay and Miles R. Miller, the exhibit examines the evolution of

the Contemporary Native American Arts Movement and the works of artists living in the Northwest, with emphasis on the Puget Sound and Plateau regions. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday. Free. 360-466-4446 or mona museum.org. “GRAND COULEE TO GRUNGE: Eight Stories That Changed The World”: The exhibit continues through Dec. 31 at the Skagit County Historical Museum, 501 S. Fourth St., La Conner. The exhibit, on loan from the Secretary of State’s office, focuses on eight key stories that helped put Washington on the global map. $5 adults, $4 seniors and children ages 6-12, $10 families. Free for members and ages 5 and younger. 360-466-3365 or skagitcounty.net/museum.

FESTIVALS HOLIDAY FAIR: The third annual Stillaguamish Grange Holiday Fair is set for 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 27-28, at the Stillaguamish Grange Hall, 6521 Pioneer Highway, Stanwood. Enjoy holiday décor, 50 craft vendors, food and music, and visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus and Snowman Olaf from the Disney movie “Frozen.” Free admission and parking. facebook.com/stillaguamish grange1058.

LECTURES AND TALKS LOCAL RADIO: “Speak Up! Speak Out!,” a halfhour weekly show committed to community, peace, justice and nonviolence issues broadcasts at 5 p.m. Wednesdays and 8 p.m. Sundays on Skagit Valley Community Radio Station KSVR 91.7 FM (Mount

Vernon), KSVU 90.1 FM (Hamilton), KMRE 102.3 FM (Bellingham) and KSJU 91.9 FM (Friday Harbor). speakupspeakoutradio.org. “We Do The Work,” a half-hour weekly radio show dedicated to the well-being of all workers, broadcasts at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays on KSVR 91.7 FM and KSVU 90.1 FM, and at 8:30 a.m. Fridays on KSVU. ksvrwe dothework@gmail.com.

7 p.m. Fridays at the Northwest Educational Services District Building, 1601 R Ave., Anacortes. Short films made by young local filmmakers lead off each screening. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for popcorn, drinks and to meet the filmmakers. Free. skagitbeaches.org. Next up: Nov. 20, “Mission Blue”: Part oceanic road trip, part biography, part action adventure story, the film SKAGIT TOPIC: “The weaves legendary oceanogSkagit Hydroelectric Projrapher Sylvia Earle’s unique ect: Six Dams and One personal history with the Genius: with Dr. Jesse Ken- passion that consumes her nedy III, 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. today — creating a global 22, Skagit County Historical parks system for the ocean. Museum, 501 S. Fourth St., La Conner. Hear the story LADIES NIGHT OUT: of Seattle City Light’s hero- Skagit Valley Gardens will ic construction of the Skagit host a special event for Hydroelectric Project, and women ages 21 and older learn about the little known from 5 to 7 p.m. today at driving force behind the 18923 Peter Johnson Road, project, James Delmage Mount Vernon. Enjoy appeRoss, from his search for tizers, music, door prizes, gold in the Klondike to the shopping and fun. Enter the creation of the first radio third annual Ugly Sweater station in Seattle and his Contest for a chance to win search for the element Mea- prize packages. Tickets: $5. surium. Free with museum 360-424-6760 or skagit admission: $5 adults, $4 valleygardens.com. seniors and children ages 6-12, $10 families. Free for CRAFT BAZAAR: The members and ages 5 and American Legion Auxilyounger. 360-466-3365 or iary Craft Bazaar will be skagitcounty.net/museum. held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20-21, at American Legion MUSIC Post 43, 701 Murdock St., CHRISTMAS CONCERT: Sedro-Woolley. Lunch will Enjoy a Christmas concert be served from 11 a.m. to featuring Skagit Valley 1 p.m. Free admission. 360choirs, musicians and solo855-0520. ists from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, at Maple Hall, 104 INTERNATIONAL GAMES Commercial, La Conner. DAY: The eighth annual Admission by donation. celebration of gaming in 360-466-4778. libraries will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, MORE FUN Nov. 21, at the Burlington Public Library, 820 E. WashFILMS WITH FRIENDS: Environmental Film Series: ington Ave., Burlington. Enjoy table-top games and Friends of Skagit Beaches the second annual Minecraft and Trail Tales presents free feature-length films on Hunger Games (ages 12-18 issues relevant to our Puget only, registration required). Sound/Salish Sea waters at For details, contact Jennifer

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learned, your story, a pie for sharing, or just bring yourHOLIDAY CRAFTS AND self. Suggested supper donaGIFT BAZAAR: 9 a.m. to tion: $5 adult, $3 ages 10 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, and younger. transition Camano Center, 606 Arrow- fidalgo.org. head Road, Camano Island. Free admission. 360-387FAIR TRADE FAIR: 0222 or camanocenter.org. Women’s Work International will present a Fair WINE AND BEER FEST: Trade Fair from 11 a.m. to 5 The Skagit Wine & Beer p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Festival will be held from 4 Nov. 28-29, at the Mount to 8 p.m. (VIP Hour from Vernon Senior Center, 1401 3 to 4 p.m.) Saturday, Nov. Cleveland Ave., Mount 21, at the Best Western Vernon. Enjoy live music Plus Skagit Valley Inn, 2300 and shop for handmade fair Market St., Mount Vernon. trade gifts from around the Enjoy wine, beer and spirit world, including naturallytastings, and food, chocolate dyed wool rugs, handwoven and cheese sampling. Ages scarves, designer clothing, 21 and older. $60 at the jewelry and more. Freshly door, $50 presale ($90 per prepared Colombian and couple). VIP Presale $70, Mexican food will be avail$130 per couple, includes able. Free admission. 360early entry at 3 p.m., access 424-5854 or womenswork to the VIP lounge, interacinternational.com. tion with wine and beer reps and additional food samHOLIDAY BAZAAR: The plings. mountvernoncham Bellingham Circus Guild ber.com or 360-428-8547. will host a holiday bazaar from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, LADIES NIGHT: North Dec. 15, at the Cirque Lab, Cascades Harley-Davidson 1401 Sixth St., Suite 102, will host a free Ladies Night Bellingham. Expect a varifrom 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, ety of goods including illusNov. 21, at 1337 Goldenrod trated greeting cards, artisan Road, Burlington. Ladies salts and tinctures, soaps are invited to dress up and and herbal teas, felted earenjoy a fashion show, photo rings and drinking chocoshoot, games, prizes, shoplate, woolly winter hats and ping and more, including more. Free admission. the opportunity to purchase Stick around for Circus a custom-made 2016 calen- Guild Vaudvillingham perdar with photos from your formances at 7 p.m. and photo shoot. Free admis9 p.m. for a $5 suggested sion. Free gift for the first donation. 360-421-7827 or 50 ladies. 360-757-1515 or bellinghamcircusguild.com. northcascadesharley.com. MOVIE NIGHT: Enjoy a HARVEST FAIRE AND free screening of “Strange SHARE: Join Transition Brew” at 5:30 p.m. SunFidalgo & Friends for a day, Dec. 20, at the Cencommunity supper at 5:45 ter for Spiritual Living, p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, at the 1508 N. 18th St., Mount Anacortes Senior Center, Vernon. Bring your own 1701 22nd St., Anacortes. pillows/blankets/snacks/ Tables will be set up to water bottles (no other showcase our community’s beverages permitted). Not bounty. Bring what you are handicapped accessible. proud of: works in progress, Donations accepted. 360your inspiration, what you 202-2329.

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nities for ages 8 and older (adult supervision required “SHANGHAI: YESTERfor ages 17 and younger). DAY & TODAY”: 7 p.m. Trips depart from and Monday, Nov. 30, Anareturn to Hillcrest Park, cortes Public Library, 1220 1717 S. 13th St., Mount 10th St., Anacortes. Local Vernon. For information or author Alex Kuo will disto register, call 360-336cuss his novel “shanghai 6215. Next up: .shanghai.shanghai” Victorian Country exploring the people and Christmas: 8:30 a.m. to 5 culture of foreign-occupied p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2. Shanghai of 1939, stateVisit the 28th annual Vicoccupied 1989 and selftorian Country Christmas occupied present. Free. Festival at the Washington 360-293-1910, ext. 21, or State Fair Events Center library.cityofanacortes.org. in Puyallup. Transformed into a Victorian village, “A TASTE OF TANZAit features old-fashioned NIA”: 7 p.m. Wednesday, streets lined with more Dec. 2, Anacortes Public than 500 Victorian stores, Library, 1220 10th St., all tended by shopkeepers Anacortes. Gabe Martin in Victorian attire. Enjoy will present a travel adven- holiday entertainment ture to Dubai and Tanzawhile shopping for crafts, nia, as well as a climb up gourmet food, wine and Mount Kilimanjaro. Free. treats. $67-$69. Register 360-293-1910, ext. 21, or by Nov. 25. library.cityofanacortes.org. Granville Island and Van john c 9/15/15 Dusen Botanical Garden’s Festival of Lights: 12:30 SHORT TRIPS: Mount to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. Vernon Parks and Recre16. Enjoy plenty of time ation offers travel opportu- for shopping and a no-

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host meal before heading to Van Dusen Gardens, transformed into a winter wonderland complete with elves, light shows, strolling carolers and more. The drive home will feature a detour to see some neighborhood displays. $72$74. Register by Dec. 9. ESCORTED TOURS: The Whatcom County Tour Program offers a variety of day trips and longer tours, with most trips departing from and returning to the Bellingham Senior Activity Center, 315 Halleck St., Bellingham. For information or to register: 360-733-4030, ext. 1015, or wccoa.org/ index.php/Tours. Future extended trips include a cruise through Alaska’s Inside Passage, a scenic rail tour of British Columbia hot springs and the Rockies, a fall trip to Ireland, a tour of Martha’s Vineyard and the Eastern Seaboard, and a visit to New Mexico’s annual Balloon Fiesta.

ESCORTED TOURS: The Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St., has several 2016 international trips planned: Tropical Costa Rica, Feb. 29-March 8; European River Cruise, Budapest to Amsterdam, Oct. 12-27; and Hawaii, Nov. 12-19. For information, contact Pat at pgardn er@oakharbor.org or 360279-4582 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. 1-800544-1800 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.

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HOT TICKETS ROBERT DELONG: Nov. 20, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com. TAJ MAHAL TRIO: Nov. 20-22, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazz alley.com. KARL DENSON’S TINY UNIVERSE, NICKI BLUHM AND THE GRAMBLERS: Nov. 21, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com. PUBLIC IMAGE LTD/P.I.L.: Nov. 23, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or show boxonline.com. MINUS THE BEAR: Nov. 24, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showbox online.com. RAC, BIG DATA: Nov. 24, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com. TAJ MAHAL TRIO: Nov. 24-25, 27-29, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-4419729 or jazzalley.com. TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA: Nov. 28, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or live nation.com. REFUSED: Nov. 28, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com. JOJO: Nov. 29, Neumos, Seattle. 800745-3000 or showboxonline.com. DOM KENNEDY: Dec. 2, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com. DRAGON SMOKE: Dec. 2, Neumos, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com. PUSCIFER, LUCHAFER: Dec. 3, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 877-784-4849 or livenation.com. KAMELOT: Dec. 3, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com. TRAVI$ SCOTT: Dec. 3, Showbox, SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com. MYSTERY SKULLS: Dec. 3, Chop Suey, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. THE CHAINSMOKERS: Dec. 4, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showbox online.com. BEENZINO: Dec. 4, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com. ODESZA: Dec. 5-7, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 877-784-4849 or livenation.com. DECK THE HALL BALL: featuring Death Cab For Cutie, Cage The Elephant, Twenty One Pilots, Walk The Moon, Alabama Shakes, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, X Ambassadors: Dec. 8, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. THE DANDY WARHOLS: Dec. 9, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or show boxonline.com. AVERAGE WHITE BAND: Dec. 10-13, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-4419729 or jazzalley.com. SLOW MAGIC, GIRAFFAGE: Dec. 11, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or show boxonline.com. THE ENGLISH BEAT: Dec. 12, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showbox online.com. FALLING IN REVERSE, ATREYU: Dec. 14, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com. SCOTT BRADLEE’S POSTMODERN JUKEBOX: Dec. 15, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-

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MUSE Dec. 12, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-7453000 or livenation.com. 745-3000 or showboxonline.com. NIYKEE HEATON: Dec. 15, The Crocodile, Seattle. 877-987-6487 or thecrocodile.com. CIARA: Dec. 16, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com. X: Dec. 18, The Showbox, Seattle. 800745-3000 or showboxonline.com. YELLOW CLAW: Dec. 18, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com. THE 1975: Dec. 20, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com. AMY SCHUMER: Dec. 31, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. G-EAZY: Jan 7, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com. FOREVERLAND (Tribute to Michael Jackson): Jan. 9, The Showbox, Seattle. 800745-3000 or showboxonline.com. JANET JACKSON: Jan. 13, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. BIG HEAD TODD & THE MONSTERS: Jan. 14, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com. TRIBAL SEEDS: Jan. 21, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com. SUPER DIAMOND (Tribute to Neil Diamond): Jan. 22, The Showbox, Seattle. 800745-3000 or showboxonline.com. STS9: Jan. 23, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com. NEVER SHOUT NEVER: Jan. 26, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or show boxonline.com. INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT: Jan. 31, Lincoln Theatre, Mount Vernon. 360-3368955 or lincolntheatre.org. LETTUCE: Feb. 4, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com. BUILT TO SPILL: Feb. 5-6, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com. BLACK SABBATH: Feb. 6, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. GRACE POTTER: Feb. 13, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com. BRAD PAISLEY: Feb. 13, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. n For complete listings, visit goskagit.com and click on “Entertainment.”

November 21, 2015 Over 30 local and regional wineries, breweries and distilleries will delight you with samples, sips and food pairings. VIP Hour 3:00-4:00 pm General Admission 4:00-8:00 pm s

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area November 19-22

TUNING UP Playing at area venues November 19-25 THURSDAY.19 Randy Norris and Jeff Nicely (blues): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, Parlor, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $7. 360-445-3000. Open Mic Night, with David Ritchie: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360399-1805. Cannon and the Lion of Judah (reggae): 6 p.m., The Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-982-2649. Open Mic & Jam: 8 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. No cover. 425-737-5144 or 360-629-6500.

THURSDAY.19 JOAN PENNEY JAZZ QUINTET 6 to 8:30 p.m., Bertelsen Winery, 20598 Starbird Road, Mount Vernon. $10 cover. 360-540-2212.

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THEATER “Mistatim”: Red Sky: 10 a.m. and noon, McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $7. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

THEATER “Prometheus Bound”: 7:30 p.m., Phillip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $10, $5 SVC students. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyre hall.org.

“Prometheus Bound”: 7:30 p.m., Phillip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $10, $5 SVC students. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyre hall.org. “The Lion in Winter”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com. MUSIC “Fun Fall Night”: Joan Penney Jazz Quintet, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Bertelsen Winery, 20598 Starbird Road, Mount Vernon. $10 cover. 360-540-2212. “Dance to the Music”: Mount Vernon High School Choirs Small Ensembles Fall Show, 7 p.m., MVHS auditorium, 314 N. Ninth St., Mount Vernon. $10 adults, $7 students, $5 children and students with ASB card. 360-941-5276.

“The Lion in Winter”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com. MUSIC The Boom Booms: 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $22-$30. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org. “Dance to the Music”: Mount Vernon High School Choirs Small Ensembles Fall Show, 7 p.m., MVHS auditorium, 314 N. Ninth St., Mount Vernon. $10 adults, $7 students, $5 children and students with ASB card. 360-941-5276. Jazz Café: Sedro-Woolley High School Jazz Band, Blue Horizon and CMS Jazz Band, 7 p.m., S-WHS cafeteria, 1235 Third St, Sedro-Woolley. Free admission. 360-855-3510.

COMEDY 36th annual Seattle International Comedy Competition Semifinal: 10 semifinalists, 8 p.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Pacific Showroom, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. $21-$25. 877-2752448 or theskagit.com. “A Home For The Holidays: Comedy For A Cause” (family-friendly comedy): 6:30 to 9 p.m., Skagit Center at Burlington Christ the King, 1000 Fountain St., Burlington. $15-$20, free for ages 5 and younger. 509-951-0619 or n2nproductions.org.

Saturday.21 THEATER “Prometheus Bound”: 7:30 p.m., Phillip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $10, $5 SVC students. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyre hall.org. “The Lion in Winter”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com. MUSIC The Brothers Four: 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $25-$35. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

“Dance to the Music”: Mount Vernon High School Choirs Small Ensembles Fall Show, 7 p.m., MVHS auditorium, 314 N. Ninth St., Mount Vernon. $10 adults, $7 students, $5 children and students with ASB card. 360-941-5276. “A Swell Party with Cole Porter” (musical comedy revue): 7:30 to 10 p.m., Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden. $15. 360-354-3600 or jansenartcenter.org. COMEDY “50 Shades of Play: The revealing comedic acts of Della Moustachella”: 8 p.m., The Cirque Lab, 1401 Sixth St., Bellingham. $5-$10, free for kids. 360421-7827 or bellinghamcircusguild.com.

Sunday.22 THEATER “Prometheus Bound”: 2 p.m., Phillip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $10, $5 SVC students. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org. “The Greatest Pirate Story Never Told!” (musical): 2 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $15-$35. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org. “The Lion in Winter”: 2:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

Deep Sea Diver, Sisters, Timmy Sunshine: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $10. 360-778-1067.

FRIDAY.20

Steve Loeffler (jazz): 5 to 7 p.m., Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 321 Front St., Lynden. No cover. 360-354-3600 or jansenartcenter.org.

BEN STARNER 8 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover.

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SATURDAY.21 MARK DUFRESNE 8 p.m., Conway Muse, Bard Room, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $12. 360-445-3000.

FRIDAY.20 Double Duo MuseBird Cafe: The War and Treaty (country, folk, soul) and Devin Sinha, 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-445-3000.

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

Larry Murante: 8 p.m., Rock- Ben Starner: 8 p.m., Edison fish Grill, 320 Commercial Inn, 5829 Cains Court, EdiAve., Anacortes. 360-588son. No cover. 360-766-6266. 1720. Lloyd Hooper and the The Skeptix: 7:30 to 9:30 Cascade Ramblers Friday Swing, with Duane p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & (classic country dance): Melcher and Ken VanderChris Eger Band: 8:30 p.m. Stage, 513 S. First St., La 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., Sedrohyde (’30s, ’40s & ’50s to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar Conner. 360-399-1805. Woolley American Legion classic tunes): 7 to 9 p.m., & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Hall, 701 Murdock St., Mount Vernon. 360-422-6411. North Cove Coffee, 1130 S. Sedro-Woolley. 360-855Burlington Blvd., Burlington. 5111. No cover. 360-707-2683.

The Troy Fair Band: 9 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. $5. 425-7375144 or 360-629-6500. Wild Throne, Rookery, Detlef: 9:30 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $7. 360-778-1067.

Deception Connection: 7 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. 360-848-8882. Acoustic night with J.P. Falcon: 8 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-766-6330.

SATURDAY.21 Ann ‘n’ Dean (country, classic rock): 7 to 10 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. 360-848-8882.

Randy Linder (classic rock): Wayne Hayton: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit ValMain, Conway. 360-445-3000. ley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover. 877-275-2448. Chris Eger Band: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar Mark DuFresne: 8 p.m., Kimball Conant and the & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Conway Muse, Bard Room, Mount Vernon. 360-422-6411. Fugitives: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 314 Commercial Ave., Ana$12. 360-445-3000. cortes. 360-755-3956.

SUNDAY.22 Orville Johnson: 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-7666266.

The Blackberry Bushes: 8:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-766-6266. Ayo Dot & the Uppercuts, Deadly D, Invictus, LikeMinded: 9:30 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $5. 360-7781067.

Nashville Northwest (country): 9 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. $10. 425-737-5144 or 360-6296500. New Rhythmatics: 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-766-6330.

MONDAY.23 Gary B’s Church of Blues: Jam night, 6 to 10 Keep Shelly in Athens, Different Sleep: p.m., Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $8-$10. 360-778-1067. Conway. 360-445-4733.

Lloyd Hooper and the Cascade Ramblers (classic country dance): 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., SedroWoolley American Legion Hall, 701 Murdock St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-8555111.

WEDNESDAY.25 Fidalgo Swing: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area November 19-22

THURSDAY.19 JOAN PENNEY JAZZ QUINTET 6 to 8:30 p.m., Bertelsen Winery, 20598 Starbird Road, Mount Vernon. $10 cover. 360-540-2212.

Thursday.19

Friday.20

THEATER “Mistatim”: Red Sky: 10 a.m. and noon, McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $7. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

THEATER “Prometheus Bound”: 7:30 p.m., Phillip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $10, $5 SVC students. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyre hall.org.

Deep Sea Diver, Sisters, Timmy Sunshine: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $10. 360-778-1067.

FRIDAY.20

Steve Loeffler (jazz): 5 to 7 p.m., Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 321 Front St., Lynden. No cover. 360-354-3600 or jansenartcenter.org.

BEN STARNER 8 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover.

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SATURDAY.21 MARK DUFRESNE 8 p.m., Conway Muse, Bard Room, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $12. 360-445-3000.

FRIDAY.20 Double Duo MuseBird Cafe: The War and Treaty (country, folk, soul) and Devin Sinha, 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-445-3000.

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

SATURDAY.21 Ann ‘n’ Dean (country, classic rock): 7 to 10 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. 360-848-8882.

SUNDAY.22 Orville Johnson: 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-7666266.

Lloyd Hooper and the Cascade Ramblers (classic country dance): 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., SedroWoolley American Legion Hall, 701 Murdock St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-8555111.

WEDNESDAY.25 Fidalgo Swing: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

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be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, and 3 p.m. ART COMMISSION Sunday, Nov. 22, at Alger MEETING: The Mount Community Church on Old Vernon Arts Commission Highway 99, one-quarter will meet at 3:30 p.m. today mile north of Alger, Exit in the conference room at 240. Roles are three males Hillcrest Park, 1717 S. 13th and eight females, from St., Mount Vernon. 360-336- ages 12 to 60-plus. Perfor6215. mance dates are Jan. 29-Feb. 14, 2016. altatheatre.com, CALL TO COLLECTORS: algerinfo2001@gmail.com, The Anacortes Museum, fatherbeentm@gmail.com, 1305 Eighth St., Anacortes, 360-424-5144. invites local collectors to participate in its “Anacortes DANCE Presents” program by putFOLK DANCING: Skagitting their treasures on disAnacortes Folk Dancers play. Exhibits usually run meets most Tuesdays at the about three months. 360Bayview Civic Hall, 12615 293-1915. C St. in Bayview, Skagit

AUDITIONS “FATHER’S BEEN TO MARS”: Auditions for ALTA’s production of the comedy “Father’s Been to Mars,” by William Dalzell and Newt Mitzman, will

MONY: Attend a free, no-commitment rehearsal of the An-O-Chords. a fourpart barbershop group. No experience necessary, no auditions required. Learn by rote, you don’t have to read music. All ages welcome. Drop in any Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Northwest Educational Service Building, 1601 R Ave., Anacortes. Rides available. Bob Lundquist, 360-941-5733 or svenbob@cheerful.com.

CALL FOR MUSICIANS: 5b’s Bakery, 45597 Main St., Concrete, is looking for musicians to perform easylistening acoustic music from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during SunCounty. Learn to folk dance day Brunch. In exchange, to a variety of international musicians will receive music. Instruction begins at 7 audience contributions and p.m., followed by review and a meal. 360-853-8700 or request dances until 9:30. info@5bsbakery.com. The first session is free, $3 thereafter. All are welcome. TIME FOR FIDDLERS: No partners needed. For The Washington Old Time information, contact Gary or Fiddlers play acoustic old Ginny at 360-766-6866. time music at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Fridays THURSDAY DANCE: of each month at the Mount Dance to The Skippers from Vernon Senior Center, 1401 1 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays Cleveland. St. Free; donaat Hillcrest Lodge, 1717 S. tions accepted. 360-63013th St., Mount Vernon. For 1156. information, contact Gisela at 360-424-5696. SHELTER BAY CHORUS: Practices are held from 3 CLOG DANCING FOR to 5 p.m. every Monday BEGINNERS: Free lesson (except 2 to 4 p.m. the first from 10 to 11 a.m., followed Monday each month) at by regular clog dancing the Shelter Bay Clubhouse, from 11 a.m. to noon Thurs1000 Shoshone Drive, La days, at the Mount Vernon Conner. New members Senior Center, 1401 Clevewelcome. No need to be a land St., Mount Vernon. Shelter Bay resident. 360No fee, no partner needed. 770-7354. First three lessons are free. Wear comfortable shoes. LOVE TO SING? Join the For information, call Rosie women of Harmony Northat 360-424-4608. west Chorus from 6:30 to 9 p.m. every Monday at SQUARE DANCE: 7 to 9 the Mount Vernon Senior p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, ConCenter, 1401 Cleveland Ave. way Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Seeking women who like to Main, Conway. $5. 360-445sing a cappella music. All 3000. skill levels welcome.

MUSIC BARBERSHOP HAR-

B.Y.O.G. (Bring Your Own Guitar): Beginner/interme-

diate acoustic guitar jam from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, North Cove Coffee, 1130 S. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. Free. 360-7072683.

guides, an activity tracker and local resources at beactiveskagit.org.

SALMON HABITAT RESTORATION: Join Skagit Fisheries Enhancement ANACORTES OPEN MIC: Group to help restore 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Brown native riparian plants in the Skagit and Samish waterLantern Ale House, 412 sheds. These plants provide Commercial Ave., Anashade and cover for salmon cortes. 360-293-2544. and leaf litter for aquatic insects, which in turn proOPEN MIC: Jam Night, vide food for salmon. These 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Thursdays, Conway Pub & Eatery, riparian zones also improve water quality by controlling 18611 Main St., Conway. erosion and filtering pol360-445-4733. lutants. All planting events take place from 10 a.m. to 1 RECREATION p.m. Saturdays. For informaINTERNATIONAL MINEtion, directions or to sign CRAFT HUNGER GAMES: up, call 360-336-0172, ext. Gamers ages 12 to 18 can 304, or email education@ register to compete in the skagitfisheries.org. Next up: second annual InternaNov. 21: Planting at Iron tional Minecraft Hunger Mountain Ranch, Concrete. Games, set for 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. SKAGIT VALLEY BOOT 21, at the Burlington Public CAMP: 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays Library, 820 E. Washington and Wednesdays, through Ave., Burlington. Free. For Dec. 16, at the Burlingmore information or to ton Parks and Recreation register, call Jennifer at 360- Center, 900 E. Fairhaven 755-0760. Ave., Burlington. The boot camp, for ages 18 and older, TEEN ACTIVITIES: Ages includes strength and core 12 to 19 can participate in training, body weight exerafter-school activities from cises, plyometrics, HIIT 3 to 4:30 p.m. Thursdays, intervals, cardio conditionthrough Dec. 17, at the ing and circuits. Sign up for Burlington Public Library’s an eight-class punch card, Rotary Community Meet$64; drop in, $10 per class. ing Room, 820 E. WashPreregistration required: ington Ave., Burlington. 360-755-9649 or burling Themes and activities will tonwa.gov/recreation. change each week and include old-school board FRIENDS OF THE FORgames; help with homework EST HIKES: Join the resources; hands-on science, Friends of the Forest for technology and art activiscenic hikes in the forest ties; and celebrations of pop lands around Anacortes. culture fandoms with trivia, Dress for the weather and games and crafts. Particiwear sturdy shoes. No pation does not require a pets. Free. 360-293-3725 or library card. 360-755-0760 friendsoftheacfl.org. Next or burlingtonwa.gov/library. up: Mount Erie Walkabout: TRAIL GUIDES, BIKE 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, MAPS & MORE: Learn Nov. 21. Enjoy an extra long about opportunities to be adventure beginning at the physically active in Skagit base of Sugarloaf/Mount County, including trail Erie on Ray Auld Drive.

Bring a snack and water for this walk around the island mountains. Senior/Adult Hike: Whistle Lake: 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Dec. 11. Meet at the Whistle Lake parking lot at the end of Whistle Lake Road. Enjoy the hush of the forest during the season of recharge. JINGLE BELL RUN/ WALK: Registration is open for the 2015 Skagit Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis, set for 8 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Burlington Chamber of Commerce, 520 E. Fairhaven Ave., Burlington. Registration: $30, 5K run and walk; $40, dog trot; $10, 1K Kids Fun Run With the Elves. 360-7332866, ext. 1, or skagitjingle bellrun.org.

WORKSHOPS PISTOL SHOOTING CLASS: The North Whidbey Sportsmen’s Association will offer the NRA Basic Pistol Shooting class from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20-21, at the NWSA Range, 886 Gun Club Road, Oak Harbor. The class will introduce students to the skills and attitude necessary for owning and using a pistol safely. Participants will learn about pistol parts and operation, ammunition, gun safety, pistol shooting fundamentals and more. Class includes shooting on the NWSA Pistol Range. $25, includes book. For questions or to register: 360-675-8397 or NWSA.Training@gmail. com. More info: north whidbeysportsmen.org. MAKING A FAIRY DWELLING: 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, Center of Holistic Wellness, 609 Murdock St., Sedro-Woolley. $35, includes all materials. 360-420-2630 or sedro woolleyholisticwellness. wordpress.com.

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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK “The Man from WWE Diva Paige and U.N.C.L.E.”: As a spy AnnaLynne McCord. Upcoming movie, there is some solid “‘Tis the Season for movie releases action and the 1960s Love”: A return home for Following is a partial fashions look sharp. The a woman (Sarah Lancastschedule of coming movproblem is director Guy er) isn’t the homecoming ies on DVD. Release Ritchie spends more time she expected. dates are subject to setting the proper visual “The Hobbit: The change: mood and not enough time Battle of the Five Armies: NOV. 24 with the story of an AmeriExtended Edition”: Ricki and the Flash can and Russian spy work Includes 20 minutes of Shaun the Sheep Movie together. footage that was originally American Ultra The whole concept of cut from the film. a secret spy organization “E.O. Wilson — Of Ants DEC. 1 established so well in the and Men”: Chronicles the Amy 90 Minutes in Heaven TV series has been dislife of the noted biologist Mistress America missed. Instead, the movie and author. Goodnight Mommy looks at the bickering “Troll/Troll 2”: The efforts of Napoleon Solo campy horror films are DEC. 8 (Henry Cavill) and Illya available on one DVD. Minions Kuryakin (Armie Ham“Dark Film Mysteries”: Ant-Man The Transporter Refueled mer) to stop an uninterestSet includes a collection of Knock Knock ing villain. Cavill channels film noir movies, including the charm of the charac“Woman on the Run” and DEC. 15 ter, as played by Robert “The Stranger.” Mission: Impossible Vaughn. Hammer doesn’t “Undiscovered Hatti 5 Rogue Nation play the role nearly as well with Jose Andres”: A look Ted 2 Maze Runner 2: as it was played by David at the country beyond the Scorch Trials McCallum. areas hit by the 2010 earthFantastic Four If you are a fan of the quake. TV series, avoid the movie “Wild Planet 3D CollecDEC. 22 like the plague. The contion”: John Hurt narrates Pawn Sacrifice nection between the TV this natural history series. Dragon Blade show and film is so thin “Empire”: BBC docuDEC. 29 you will almost miss it. mentary that follows the The Perfect Guy “Collected Works of rise of the British empire. A Walk in the Woods Hayao Miyazaki”: This is “Sgt. Bilko/The Phil Hitman Agent 47 the first time that all 11 of Silvers Show: The Final Jenny’s Wedding the feature-length films by Season”: Bilko and his JAN. 5 Miyazaki have been packplatoon get transferred to The Visit aged in one set. Along with Camp Fremont. The Walk the movies are a 1972 TV “Swim Little Fish The Green Inferno pilot directed by Miyazaki, Swim”: There’s a struggle n Tribune News Service three episodes from the between artistic integrity anime series “Little Samuand capitalism. rai” and a commemorative “Mary Tyler Moore: A booklet. Celebration”: Betty White, The set is worth owning because of the Ed Asner and numerous other actors are films, which include “Castle in the Sky,” interviewed about working with Mary “Spirited Away,” “Princess Mononoke” Tyler Moore. and “The Wind Rises.” “Huevos: Little Rooster’s Egg-cellent “We Are Your Friends”: Aspiring DJ Adventure”: Jon Heder and Jason Mewes gets mentored by older DJ. Zac Efron provide voices for this animated barnyard stars. comedy. “Crumbs”: Collector picks up Michael “Ice Sculpture Christmas”: Only hope Jackson memorabilia. for a woman to become a chef is through “Art of the Heist”: Documentary on a carving competition. Rachel Boston high profile art thefts. stars. “Jimmy’s Hall”: Film is based on the “Home from Home: Chronicle of a story of Irish activist Jimmy Gralton. Vision”: The Simon family tries to survive “A Horse Tale”: Family tries to save brutal winters, stave off hunger and fight their farm. Charisma Carpenter stars. despotism in 19th century Germany. “Santa’s Little Helper”: Comedy starring WWE’s Mike “The Miz” Mizanin, n By Rick Bentley, The Fresno Bee

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CHRISTMAS

events in the area THANKSGIVING EVENTS IN THE AREA Meals to be served before Thanksgiving Day SKAGIT VALLEY: Area senior centers will serve a “Thanksgiving” lunch today, Nov. 19. Meals are at 11:30 a.m. in Anacortes and Burlington, and noon in Concrete, Mount Vernon and Sedro-Woolley. The menu includes roast turkey with stuffing and mashed potatoes, and a pumpkin dessert. $3.50-$5.50 suggested donation for seniors ages 60 and older, $6 for non-seniors. Seating limited; reservations requested: Anacortes, 360-293-7473; Burlington, 360-755-0102; Concrete, 360-416-1376; Mount Vernon, 360336-5757; Sedro-Woolley, 360-855-1531. Meals to be served on Thanksgiving Day: ANACORTES: A community Thanksgiving dinner will be served from noon to 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, at the Eagles Hall, 901 Seventh St., Anacortes. The event is free, but donations are accepted. To volunteer or sign up for meal delivery, call 360-2933012. SEDRO-WOOLLEY: The annual Sedro-Woolley Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, at Cascade Middle School, 905 McGarigle Road. Open to all community members. Donations accepted. For more information, or to volunteer: 360-855-0231 or slokkebo@yahoo.com. Meals to be served after Thanksgiving Day: POTLUCK DINNER: The Alger Community Thanksgiving Potluck is set for 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, at Alger Community Hall, 18735 Parkview Lane, Alger. Bring a side dish, drink or dessert to share, and a nonperishable donation for the Alger Food Bank. If you have pictures or stories about the Alger community, bring those as well. Help decorate the Christmas tree after dinner. Free. 360-724-0340 or algercommunityhall@yahoo. com.

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: Check out holiday décor, gifts and gourmet foods from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. today, 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday and 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19-21, at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 355 Harris Ave., Bellingham. Enter a drawing for special gift bags containing gift certificates for dining, merchandise, spa treatments and more. Free admission. homefortheholidaysbellingham.com. HANDMADE HOLIDAYS: The Port Susan Farmers Market will host Handmade Holidays Nov. 19-Dec. 24 at the old Snow Goose Bookstore, 8616 271st St. NW, Stanwood. Some 40 vendors will offer locally grown foods and handmade gifts for the whole family. The market is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19-Dec. 20, as well as 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, Dec. 21-23, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24. Free admission. 360-202- 3932 or portsusan. org. “A HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS”: Comedy for a Cause: Enjoy a family-friendly comedy night from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at Skagit Center, Burlington Christ the King, 1000 Fountain St., Burlington. Neighbor to Neighbor Productions is hosting this event to benefit affordable housing in Skagit County. Refreshment and other vendors will be available. $15-$25. Tickets, information: 509-951-0619 or visit n2nproductions.org.

ers Harvest Market will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Skagit Transit Center, 105 E. Kincaid St., Mount Vernon. The indoor/ outdoor event will feature artisan crafts and gifts, live music, farm fresh food and more. Free admission. mountvernonfarmersmarket.org. CRAFT & GIFT BAZAAR: Camano Center will host a Holiday Craft and Gift Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Shop for a variety of homemade gifts, baked goods and lunch. Free admission. 360-387-0222 or camanocenter.org. HOLIDAY MARKET: The ninth annual Anacortes Farmers Holiday Market will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 21-22, at the Port of Anacortes Transit Shed, 100 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Stock up on fresh produce and baked goods, handmade gifts and more. Door prizes. Free admission. 360-293-7922 or anacortes farmersmarket.org. CHRISTMAS DOLLS: Check out Christmasthemed dolls created by Gloria Burke on display Nov. 25-Dec. 30 at the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum, 703 S. Second St., La Conner. $7 admission, $5 students and military with ID, free for members and ages 11 and younger. 360-466-4288 or laconnerquilts.com.

FESTIVAL OF TREES: The Skagit Valley Hospital Foundation’s 27th annual Festival of Trees is HOLIDAY ART FESTIVAL: The 36th annual set for Friday through Sunday, Nov. 27-29, at St. Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts will take Joseph Center, 215 N. 15th St., Mount Vernon: place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, Nov. 20-Dec. 24, Family Festival Days: The Festival of Trees will at 4145 Meridian St., Bellingham. The festival will be open for public viewing from noon to 5 p.m. be closed Thanksgiving Day. The event will feature Friday, Nov. 27, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. the work of some 100 local artisans and craftspeo- 29. View designer-decorated trees and enjoy kids’ ple offering handmade products including jewelry, activities, live entertainment and more. Admission: $5. paintings, wearable art, specialty foods, art from Breakfast in Wonderland: Enjoy a pancake buffound materials and more. Enjoy live music, artist demos and workshops, and fun art projects for fet, photos with Santa, kids’ activities and more from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 27. $15, free kids. 360-676-8548 or alliedarts.org. for ages birth to 2. “White Wonderland” Gala and Auction: 5:30 PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA: The annual Santa Paws & Claws Photo Shoot Family Event will take p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28. The black-tie event will include hors d’oeuvres and beverages, live music place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, and an auction of designer-decorated trees and at Skagit Farmers Supply, 915 Moore St., Sedroother items, designer wreaths, raffles and more. Woolley. Bring your furry or feathered family companion for photos with Santa. 360-757-0445 or Tickets: $90 until Nov. 22, then $110. Proceeds will benefit Skagit Regional Health’s skagithumane.com. Skagit Valley Kidney Center. 360-814-2140 or HARVEST MARKET: The Mount Vernon Farm- skagitfestivaloftrees.org.

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7:30 p.m. today, Nov. 19 National Theatre Live will rebroadcast the Donmar Warehouse’s production of “Coriolanus,” Shakespeare’s tragedy of political manipulation and revenge, with Tom Hiddleston (“The Avengers,” “War Horse,” BBC’s “The Hollow Crown”) in the title role and Mark Gatiss (Season’s Greetings at the National Theatre, BBC’s “Sherlock”) as Menenius. When an old adversary threatens Rome, the city calls once more on her hero and defender: Coriolanus. But he has enemies at home too. Famine threatens the city, the citizens’ hunger swells to an appetite for change, and on returning from the field Coriolanus must confront the march of realpolitik and the voice of an angry people. $16 adults, $14 seniors, $12 students and children, with $2 off for Lincoln members.

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‘Sing-a-long-A Sound of Music’ 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22

The Lincoln Theatre and the Children’s Museum of Skagit County present the “Sing-A-Long-A Sound of Music,” an event that combines the opportunity to view the classic movie and for the audience to participate. Saturday: $20 adults, $15 seniors, students and children. Sunday: $20 adults, $15 seniors and students, $10 children. Members of the Lincoln Theatre and Children’s Museum of Skagit County will receive a $2 discount. n The Lincoln Theatre is located at 712 S. First St., downtown Mount Vernon. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org

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MOVIES NEW THIS WEEK Grim, relentless and immensely satisfying, “THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY – PART 2” sends out the dystopian sci-fi franchise on a feel-bad high. Readers of Suzanne Collins’ source novel, who already know what’s coming, will be pleased by the movie’s merciless fidelity to the source material (or perhaps, considering the book is the least popular in the trilogy, will just be annoyed all over again). For the rest of us, who only know “The Hunger Games” through its wildly uneven movies, “Mockingjay – Part 2” is proof that there really was more going on here all along than derivative allegories, shallow cultural commentary and trite young-adult angst. Filmmaker Francis Lawrence, who has gradually deepened the series over the last three installments (and made you forget the chintzy first picture directed by Gary Ross), doesn’t forget the somber aura that has seeped into the films, hinting at grave things to come. Civil war and fascism aren’t subjects you can wrap up with a shiny bow and glitter. Even a presumably happy ending would bear melancholy footnotes, which is the case here. By now, the story has grown so complicated that Lawrence doesn’t try to help newcomers catch up. “Mockingjay – Part 2” picks up where the previous movie left off: Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) has been rescued from the clutches of the tyrannical President Snow (Donald Sutherland) but is brainwashed to fight against Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence), Gale (Liam Hemsworth) and the rest of the underground rebels. Finnick (Sam Claflin) is prepar-

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Elizabeth Banks (left) and Jennifer Lawrence star in “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2.” Lionsgate via AP

ing to wed. Johanna (Jena Malone) is still fronting. President Coin (Julianne Moore), the leader of the rebellion, and her assistant Plutarch (the late Philip Seymour Hoffman, who died during production) debate Katniss’s value as a symbol. She may be worth more as a martyr now. The bulk of “Mockingjay – Part 2” is a war movie, albeit on an intimate scale, with a small group of soldiers trying to achieve an impossible military mission, beset by enemies in the form of monsters (extremely well rendered with a mixture of real actors and CGI) and less describable things, such as a giant wave of black goo that seems to be alive. Their objective is simple – take Snow down – and Katniss, armed with her iconic bow and arrow, finds new uses for her versatile weapon. The heroes suffer big

losses, as all soldiers in wars must. But the movie never generates the rush of a straightforward action picture: A sense of dread permeates the movie, a feeling that this story may not be as predictable as it appears. Despite the series’ monumental success, “The Hunger Games” hasn’t permeated popular culture the way superheroes or even “Twilight” did. Yes, you can buy a Katniss action figure, and “Mockingjay – Part 2” wisely keeps the character at its center, even as the world is falling down around her. But who would ever want to pretend to be her? The casting of Lawrence as the anchor of this franchise now seems like a stroke of prescient genius – her talent has blossomed and matured in ways no one could have predicted – and the saga’s final chapter brings the focus back to her, reminding us of every-

thing Katniss has lost and suffered as a result of trying to protect her younger sister in the first installment. She gets a lovely, bittersweet send-off, and the actress makes us believe in all the pain and experience etched across her face – the toll of an unwitting warrior tasked with saving the world. When Lionsgate announced they would be splitting Mockingjay in two, the move felt like a cash grab. But after seeing the new movie, the decision makes sense. “Mockingjay – Part 2” really is just that: The second half of the film you started watching last year. Here is your reward for having stuck with The Hunger Games. Be careful what you wish for. Running time: 137 minutes. Rated: PG-13, for violence, adult themes. HHH n By Rene Rodriguez, Miami Herald

MINI-REVIEWS Compiled from news services. Ratings are 1 to 4 stars. “Burnt” — Sobered up a decade after his drug-fueled flameout, a visionary chef (Bradley Cooper) hopes his comeback can lead to a three-star Michelin rating. As an often cliche-riddled tale of redemption, “Burnt” is the equivalent of a sleek, well-lit, trendy restaurant serving up mildly creative dishes on an otherwise predictable menu. ComedyDrama, R, 100 minutes. HH “Bridge of Spies” — Steven Spielberg has taken the largely forgotten 1960 exchange of U.S. and Soviet spies and turned it into a gripping character study and thriller that feels a bit like a John Le Carre adaptation if Frank Capra were at the controls. Tom Hanks, in full modern-day Jimmy Stewart mode, stars as the genial U.S. negotiator. Historical thriller, PG-13, 142 minutes HHHH “By the Sea” — Written and directed by Angelina Jolie Pitt, this awfully pretty and mostly dreadful film stars her and husband Brad Pitt as dull leading charac-

ters sleepwalking through an extended vacation that’s all about him getting drunk, her self-medicating with pills, and the two of them spewing frustration, distaste and sometimes outright loathing for each other. Drama, R, 122 minutes. H “Crimson Peak” — Guillermo del Toro’s homage to 1950s Hammer films is one of the most beautiful and striking old-fashioned Gothic horror movies in recent memory -- but all the carefully orchestrated color schemes and dark corridors in the world can’t accelerate the slow patches, or make us care about lead characters who are either dim-witted or boring or both. Mia Wasikowska, Jessica Chastain and Tom Hiddleston star. Gothic horror, R, 119 minutes. HH “Experimenter” — Peter Sarsgaard’s portrayal of Stanley Milgram, the professor who told his subjects to send increasingly painful electric shocks to testtakers, sometimes seems more about the mannerisms and the tics than giving us true insight into the character. Writer-director Michael Almereyda has a seemingly endless array of stylistic tricks up his sleeve, but when you have

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MOVIES such rich material to work with, pushing it to the next level isn’t necessarily the best choice. Biographical drama, PG-13, 90 minutes. HHH½ “Heist” — It’s hard to recall a more terrible performance in Robert De Niro’s career than his weirdly off-key work as a very, very bad casino owner in this stilted and dopey thriller. The screenplay is so clunky, not a single cast member manages to sound believable. Action thriller, R, 90 minutes Zero stars. “Meadowland” — Olivia Wilde and Luke Wilson deliver authentic performances as parents dealing with loss in different ways. It is a well-photographed and sometimes surprising story, a character study about what happens to a marriage when a child has gone missing and in all likelihood will never be found. Drama, R, 95 minutes. HHH “I Smile Back” — Known for comedy, Sarah Silverman is unforgettable in delivering a brave, vulnerable, ironyfree dramatic performance that chilled me to the bone. She plays a wife and mother whose addiction is wreaking havoc on herself and just about everyone who matters to her. Drama, R, 85 minutes HHH “Our Brand Is Crisis” — This mixed-bag satire stars Sandra Bullock as a washedup U.S. political consultant recruited to help a long-shot candidate for president of Bolivia. Its ambitions veer

wildly from sharp political insight to slapstick farce to inspirational semi-autobiography, but it never finds solid ground in any of those genres. Comedy-drama, R, 107 minutes. HH “Secret in Their Eyes” — Three members of a counterterrorism unit (Julia Roberts, Nicole Kidman and Chiwetel Ejiofor) are haunted for years by a devastating crime and the horrible injustice that followed. Roberts and Ejiofor are especially strong in this powerful gut punch of a thriller. Drama, PG-13, 111 minutes. HHH½ “Spectre” — The 24th James Bond film is solidly in the middle of the all-time rankings, which means it’s still a slick, beautifully photographed, action-packed, international thriller with a number of ludicrously entertaining set pieces. Daniel Craig remains a tightly coiled, deadpan funny 007, and as the sadistic villain, Christoph Waltz is wonderfully insane. Action thriller, PG-13, 148 minutes. HHH “Spotlight” — A fine team of actors, including Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams and Mark Ruffalo, portrays the fine team of Boston Globe journalists that investigated child abuse by priests in 2001. It’s one of the smartest and most involving movies of the years. Historical drama, R, 128 minutes. HHH½ “The Last Witch Hunter” — This action fantasy, starring Vin Diesel as an immortal who protects the

world from witches, doesn’t work as campy escapism or as a guilty pleasure. It’s just deadly and dreadful, loud and obnoxious, convoluted and irritating, horrible and dumb. Action fantasy, PG-13, 106 minutes. Half-star “The Peanuts Movie” — A CGI, 3-D feature about Charlie Brown and his gang could have been a recipe for disaster, but to my great relief, this is a meticulously faithful and clearly loving tribute to America’s favorite blockhead. It’s a sweet, funny, smart, genuine all-ages movie with simple, timeless messages. Animated, G, 88 minutes. HHH½ “Trumbo” — It’s great fun to watch the great Bryan Cranston chewing the scenery as Dalton Trumbo, the screenwriter imprisoned for refusing to testify about his communist ties in 1947. This is a corny, well-made B-movie about an A-list screenwriter who had to take jobs writing B-movies after he was blacklisted. Historical drama, R, 124 minutes. HHH½ “Truth” — Robert Redford plays Dan Rather with Cate Blanchett as his trusted producer Mary Mapes in a dramatization of their infamous and spectacularly flawed 2004 report about George W. Bush’s service in the National Guard. It’s a strange interpretation, in which the visuals nudge us in one direction as the screenplay tells us something quite different. Drama, R, 125 minutes. HHH½

‘Hunger Games’ expected opening weekend gross: $120 million that would be the smallest debut yet for the “Hunger LOS ANGELES — Lion- Games” films, about a young sgate’s blockbuster “Hunger woman’s rebellion against a Games” series is launching tyrannical dystopian regime. its final assault at the box Some analysts still say it office this weekend. could do slightly more busi“The Hunger Games: ness than last year’s “MockMockingjay — Part 2” is ingjay — Part 1” because of expected to gross $120 milthe wide anticipation among lion in the U.S. and Canada the fan base for the story of through Sunday, according Katniss Everdeen, played by to audience tracking surveys, Jennifer Lawrence. Young a tally that would make it adult-skewing movie series one of the biggest opensuch as “The Twilight Saga” ings of the year so far. But and “Harry Potter” tend to Los Angeles Times

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