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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK “ANGEL HAS FALLEN”: Gerald Butler returns as the “Has Fallen” franchise’s Secret Service agent Mike Banning, the action hero with a penchant for stabbing people. In this installment, Mike is forced to go rogue (surprise!) after being framed in an attack on the president. But “Angel” commands a more serious tone than “Olympus Has Fallen” and “London Has Fallen,” wrote Tribune News Service critic Katie Walsh in her review.

“The tone of ‘Angel’ is far more somber than the wise-cracking “Olympus” or the frothing, jingoistic ‘London,’” wrote Walsh.

“The weight makes the film strangely dull at times.

(How can a scene of Butler crashing a big rig into a tree be so flat?) But some moments in this outsize take on the ‘The Fugitive’ hit a real nerve, such as a shootout in an office building where young bearded white men in tactical gear pump thousands of rounds into drywall and office furniture. Banning is our fantasy for those very real scenarios: a strong, resourceful, yet exceedingly normal man of action.”

Butler in gruff mode, chaotic action sequences and a script that actually addresses all those head injuries Mike has gotten throughout the franchise — what’s not to love?

“OFFICIAL SECRETS”: A new whistleblower may be dominating the headlines, but the story of Katharine Gun, less known in the U.S. than in Britain, is a must-see. In 2003, Gun, a British intelligence agency translator, leaked a classified memo from the American government announcing an illegal operation to

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Gerard Butler (left) and Morgan Freeman star in “Angel Has Fallen.”

blackmail UN diplomats to support invading Iraq. The film follows Gun (Keira Knightley) and her life with her husband, Yasar (Adam Bakri), a Kurdish Turk attempting to get British citizenship, her whistleblowing and the ensuing trial.

“A model of professionalism and energy, ‘Official Secrets’ moves along at a brisk clip,” wrote the Los Angeles Times’ Kenneth Turan in his review. “It’s paced like a police procedural, but it focuses not on an investigator but rather a moral exemplar who takes a principled stand in defiance of the price that has to be paid.

Already twice nominated for an Oscar, Knightley gives one of her strongest performances here, using her innate steeliness and presence to create a convincing portrait of a courageous zealot who believes in right and wrong in an almost biblical sense.

ALSO NEW ON DVD “WHERE’D YOU GO BERNADETTE”: Cate Blanchett stars in this adaptation of the best-selling novel by Maria Semple, which follows the aftermath of a former Seattle architect’s disappearance.

“DON’T LET GO”: Detective Jack Radcliff (David Oyelowo) receives a shocking call from his niece Ashley (Storm Reid), who has been recently murdered, and must solve the crime in this time-traveling thriller.

“BLINDSPOT: THE COMPLETE FOURTH SEASON”: Sullivan Stapleton and Jaimie Alexander star in the NBC crime series.

“MARY”: A family buys a ship with scary secrets that come to light once they are out on isolated waters.

Gary Oldman and Emily Mortimer star.

“THE DRIVER”: A detective (Bruce Dern) sets

his sights on catching a free-wheeling, criminally in-demand driver (Ryan O’Neal).

OUT ON DIGITAL “IT CHAPTER TWO”: Set 27 years after 2017’s “It,” the Losers’ Club reunites to face the evil clown Pennywise (Bill Skarsgard), who is once again terrorizing the town of Derry, Maine.

Out on DVD and Blu-ray Dec. 3.

“ADAM”: An awkward teen (Stephen Alexander) is introduced to New York’s queer and trans activist scene by his older sister (Margaret Qualley). Look for it on DVD Dec. 3.

“KILLERMAN”: Money launderer Joe Diamond (Liam Hemsworth) wakes up after a drug deal gone bad and ensuing car crash with no memory, a mysterious cash stash and a slew of dirty cops looking for him.

Available on DVD Dec. 3.

– Katie Foran-McHale, Tribune News Service

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Janiva Magness

Singer-songwriter brings heavy soul and blues to Arlington

By BRANDON STONE @Brandon_SVH

PAUL MOORE PHOTO

Award-winning vocalist Janiva Magness headlines Legends of the Blues VII on Saturday at the Byrnes Per forming Ar ts Center at Arlington High School.

Award-winning vocalist Janiva Magness is coming to Arlington as the featured performer for Saturday’s Legends of the Blues VII. The annual celebration of contemporary blues is set for 7:30 p.m. at the Byrnes Performing Arts Center at Arlington High School, 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd.

Magness holds seven Blues Music Awards including Contemporary Blues Female Artist of the Year in 2015, and has been nominated for 28, according to a news release from the Arlington Arts Council.

She is one of two women to receive the B.B. King Performer of the Year award, the release states.

Among other blues classics, audiences can expect to hear songs off her most recent album, “Change in The Weather: Janiva Magness Sings John Fogerty,” which adapts 12 Creedence Clearwater Revival tracks in Magness’ “soaring, soul-centered style,” according to the release.

Opening for Magness is the the NW All Star Blues Broads, a six-person act featuring award-winning female musicians from the Pacific Northwest.

Admission is $20 online at brownpapertickets.com, or $25 at the door.

Children under 12 get in free. Doors open at 6 p.m.

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

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OUT AND ABOUT

ART

ED BEREAL: The exhibit “Wanted: Ed Bereal for Disturbing the Peace,” featuring six decades of work from the Bellingham-based artist, is on display until Jan. 5 at the Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher Building, 250 Flora St., Bellingham.

WATER: The Good Stuff Arts Gallery presents work on the theme “water” in November with a range of styles, subjects and media, at the gallery, 604 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

ART-RI-MO-NY: The art and design of Chris Theiss and Kristin Loffer Theiss is on exhibit until Dec. 13 at the Skagit Valley College Art Gallery, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon.

QUILT EXHIBIT: See the quilts of Patricia Belyea from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 23, at the La Conner Civic Garden Club, 622 Second St., La Conner. She will speak at 1:30 p.m.

MUSIC

LEGEND OF THE BLUES VII: Award-winning crossover artist Janiva Magness will be featured at the seventh annual Legends of the Blues concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Byrnes Performing Arts Center, 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd., Arlington. $20-25.

SWINGING SOUNDS: The A’Town Big Band will perform a free swing dance at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Anacortes Senior Activity Center, 1701 22nd St., Anacortes.

The band will play music from the Swing Era: Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Duke Ellington and

Festival of Tiny Trees at Swinomish Yacht Club

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

LA CONNER — Local designers and artists have been working away in their studios to prepare for the fourth annual Festival of Tiny Trees on Saturday.

What is this festival, you ask? It’s just as it sounds, but with even more to offer than just a unique collection of tabletop trees decorated in a variety of ways.

The festival, which is scheduled for 6 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Swinomish Yacht Club, 310 N First St., will feature a silent auction during which guests can bid on their favorite tree or original artwork.

There will also be food and drink. Tickets are $30 and proceeds support the La Conner Library Foundation and the new library community meeting room.

Tickets can be purchased at the library or online at laconnerlibraryfoundation.org. others, and a few “Jingle Jazz” songs as well.

THEATER

NORMAN CONQUESTS: The Sylvia Center presents a collection of three plays — “Table Manners,” “Living Together” and “Round the Garden” — playing on a rotating schedule for four

SCULPTURE TALK: Milo White will discuss why he works mostly with metal, as well as some of the sculptures and work he has created, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, 10441 Bayview Edison Road, Mount Vernon. Free.

AUDUBON AT THE MUSEUM: Join experts from the North Cascade Audubon Society in the John M. Edson Hall of Birds to learn about migration, conservation, birds in peril and the importance of studying birds at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at the Whatcom Museum, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham. Included with museum admission ($5-10).

MORE FUN

SKI BUS TO STEVENS PASS: Merry Mountain Ski Club will provide transportation for six weeks of skiing and snowboarding on Tuesdays at Stevens Pass beginning Jan. 7, with more weeks possible. Stops made in Bellingham, Burlington, Stanwood and Monroe.

Ages 21 and older. More info: merrymountain.com, tuesdayskibus@gmail.com or 206-550-4908.

weeks at the center, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham.

All three plays will be presented on Saturdays, Nov. 23 and 30. The plays follow six characters from Saturday night to Monday morning as a weekend goes not as planned.

Tickets are $25 for each play ($10 for students) or $60 for all three ($24 for

students). sylviacenterforthearts.org.

LECTURES & TALK

TRAVELOGUE: MOROCCO: Marie Eaton will share stories and pictures from a threeweek trip to Morocco at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov.

21, at the Whatcom Museum, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham.

JAZZ LECTURE SERIES: Ross DeRoche will speak about his work as a Hollywood music producer at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 22-23, New Hope Christian Fellowship Church, 1319 35th St., Anacortes.

“Christmas in November” church bazaar, lots of vintage and gently used Christmas décor, bake sale, new handcrafted items, vintage Christmas decorations, ornaments, snow globes, lawn art, lights, trees and more.

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Skagit Beer and Wine Festival on Saturday

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

MOUNT VERNON — Wine, beer, spirits: three of Skagit Valley’s finest offerings, and this weekend selections of the best of each are all in one place at the Skagit Wine and Beer Festival.

Wineries like Cakebread Cellars, Caymus Vineyards, Domaine Carneros and Dunham Cellars will all be on hand at the festival from 4 to 8 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 23, at Eaglemont Golf Club, 4800 Eaglemont Drive.

Breweries including Anacortes Brewing, Skagit River Brewing, OAK HARBOR BAZAAR: Oak Harbor Emblem Club No. 450 will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge, 155 NE Ernst St., Oak Harbor. Enjoy holiday pies while shopping for hand-crafted items.

BOOK RELEASE PARTY: A book-release party for “The Barn Shows: In

Farmstrong Brewing Co. and Cardinal Craft Brewing will also be at the festival.

There will also be a variety of ciders and spirits including Lost Giants Cider, Probably Shouldn’t Distillery and others.

Not only will there be beverages, but thoughtfully paired culinary creations as well as offerings from Forte Chocolates and Gothberg Farms.

Tickets are $60 for admission, and $110 for couples. mountvernonchamber.com/skagit-wine-beer-fest.

Their Own Words,” by Cathy Stevens and Lavone Newell-Reim, will be held from 2 to 6 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 23, at 18598 Skagit City Road, Mount Vernon. “Newell-Reim’s recollections in writing and Stevens’ documentation in photographs of these shows and artists over the years paint colorful — blackand-white — pictures of those who gathered to share art, stories, and friendships,” accord-

ing to a news release.

Bring a dish or wine to share. RSVP: thebarnshows1987@gmail.com or Dick Reim (360-3331088.)

SKAGIT WINE AND BEER FESTIVAL: 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, Eaglemont Golf Course, 4800 Eaglemont Drive, Mount Vernon. $60-$85. mountvernonchamber. com/skagit-wine-beerfest or 360-428-8547.

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OUT AND ABOUT FESTIVAL OF TINY TREES: Kick off the holiday season and support the new La Conner-Swinomish library at the Festival of Tiny Trees from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Swinomish Yacht Club, 301 N. First St., La Conner. $30. Tickets: laconnerlibraryfoundation. org or La Conner Regional Library, 614 Morris St. HOLIDAY TRANSIT TOUR: Take Island Transit to Mount Vernon for a free Holiday Season Sampler tour. Get a behind-the-scenes tour of the Lincoln Theatre, sample chocolates at Forte, sample spirits at the Valley Shine Distillery and shop for baked goods and local food for gifts on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 23. Free, RSVP at 360-678-9536 or travel@islandtransit.org.

FALL CONCERT MVHS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 DECK THE HALLS AND ALL THAT JAZZ SKAGIT VALLEY COLLEGE TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3 THE NUTCRACKER SKAGIT VALLEY ACADEMY OF DANCE DECEMBER 6 - 8 SKAGIT SYMPHONY DECEMBER 13 SKAGIT VALLEY CHORALE DECEMBER 14-15

360.416.7727 mcintyrehall.org

HOLLY JOLLY HOLIDAY MARKET: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 29-30, at Thomas Farms, 9010 Marsh Road, Snohomish.

The event will feature more than 125 vendors.

Free entry.

ALGER THANKSGIVING POTLUCK: Join friends and neighbors in the Alger community from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at Alger Community Hall, 18735 Parkview Lane, Burlington. Bring a side dish, drink or dessert to share, or donations to the Alger Food Bank. Stay afterward to decorate the Christmas tree.

COMMUNITY DINNER: Salem Lutheran Church, 2529 N. LaVenture Road, Mount Vernon, will host a free Thanksgiving dinner for the community from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24.

SKAGIT VALLEY HOSPITAL FESTIVAL OF TREES: Attend a gala and auction for festively decorated trees at 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 30, at the Skagit Center, 100 Fountain St., Burlington.

Family times, when children and parents can walk through the forest of trees, are 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, for $5. skagitregionalhealth.org/foundation/ foundation-events/festival-of-trees.

WOMEN’S WORK INTERNATIONAL MARKET: Women’s Work is a network of women who support women’s economic development and traditional arts, including opportunities for female artisans to sell at a fair price and support their families. Shop for these

‘Tis the season for holiday bazaars and craft fairs

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

Holiday season is right around the corner, and there are plenty of craft and gift bazaars to make shopping for gifts a breeze. Here are some happening this weekend: n Oak Harbor Bazaar: 2 to 8 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 22, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 23, Oak Harbor Elks Lodge, 155 NE Ernst St., Oak Harbor. n Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, Nov. 22-23, New Hope Christian Fellowship Church, 1319 35th St., Anacortes. n Home for the Holidays: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, Ferndale Events Center, 5715 Barrett Road, Ferndale. n Gardenview’s 13th annual Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, Hillcrest Church, 1400 Larrabee Ave., Bellingham. n Holiday Craft Market: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, Meadows Montessori School, 2377 Douglas Road, Ferndale. goods from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland St., Mount Vernon. Free admission.

LOOKING AHEAD

WINTER JURIED EXHIBIT: Work from artists around the region will be featured from Dec. 5 to Feb. 28 at the Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden. An opening reception will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 5. jansenartcenter.org.

NATHAN CHAN TRIO: Cellist Nathan Chan, violinist Andy Liang and pianist Jessica Choe will perform at 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 4, at First Congregational Church, 2401 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham. Free. A holiday reception follows.

CHRISTMAS CONCERTS: Marcia Kester will perform in two Christmas concerts: 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 7, Freeborn Lutheran Church, 2304 300th St NW, Stanwood; and 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, Hickson Community Hall, 20594 Prairie Road, Sedro-Woolley. marciakester.com.

JOY TO THE WORLD: The Shelter Bay Chorus will present its annual Christmas concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, and 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Shelter Bay Clubhouse,

Mount Vernon. Tickets at www.brownpapertickets. com ($16, $18) or at the door, $16-18.

A VERY BRASSY CHRISTMAS: The Skagit Valley Chorale will be joined by a brass band for performances of classic Christmas tunes at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $16-27. mcintyrehall.org.

HOLIDAY DANCE: The Sea Notes will play at a holiday dance party from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, at the Chief Petty Officers’ Club, 1080 W. Ault Field Road, Oak Harbor. $10.

1000 Shoshone Drive, Anacortes. $10 suggested donation, students free.

WINTERSONG: Vox Pacifica will present the concert “Wintersong” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, and 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at First Congressional Church, 2401 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham. $15. voxpacifica.org.

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT: The Cantabile Chamber Choir presents winter concerts at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at the Depot Arts Center, 611 R Ave., Anacortes; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at Tidelands Church in Stanwood; and 4 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 8, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in

”NUMBER THE STARS”: Anacortes Community Theatre presents the story of friends helping each other escape from Nazi-occupied Germany during World War II at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 29-Dec. 21, at the theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. acttheatre. com. ”A CHRISTMAS CAROL”: The classic tale of a man’s journey to change his direction via ghostly interception — but with a twist — will be presented at 7:30 p.m.

Thursdays-Satudays, Dec. 5-21, at Sylvia Center for the Arts, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham. $10-20. sylviacenterforthearts.org.

DEBORAH NEDELMAN: Author Deborah Nedelman will read from her latest publication “What We Take for Truth” from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, at Village Books, 1200 11th St., Bellingham.

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OUT AND ABOUT AUDUBON AT THE MUSEUM: Join experts from the North Cascade Audubon Society in the John M. Edson Hall of Birds to learn about migration, conservation, birds in peril and the importance of studying birds at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, at the Whatcom Museum, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham. Included with museum admission ($5-10).

FEAST DAY OF SAINT NICHOLAS: Join the Croatian community in honoring St. Nicholas with a grand feast and mass at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at the Croatian Cultural Center, 801 Fifth St., Anacortes. croatianculturalcenternw.com.

HOLIDAY BOOK SALE: Friends of the Anacortes

Library will hold a book sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 7, at the library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes.

FAMILY HOLIDAY FAIR: Families are invited to this free holiday celebration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7-8, at the Port of Anacortes Event Center, 100 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Santa, crafts, cookies and more.

The event will also feature a Gingerbread House Decorating Contest; to participate, contact Dan Conrardy at 949-2879747. More information: anacortesschoolsfoundation.org/events/holiday-family-fair.html CROATIAN CELEBRATION: Hear the story of St. Nicholas, watch Vela Luka

Croatian dancers and listen to live music with the Croatian community at noon Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Croatian Cultural Center, 801 Fifth St., Anacortes. Lunch for $20, kids under 12 eat free.

HOLIDAY COOKIE DECORATING: Hats Off T-Shirts & Engraving will host free holiday cookie decorating for all ages from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at 408 Front St., No. 101, Lynden.

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: Boy Scout Troop 46 of Camano Island will host a Christmas bazaar featuring over 30 vendors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at Camano Lutheran Church, 850 Heichel Road, Camano Island.

LIGHTED CHRIST-

Alive She Cried pays tribute to The Doors

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

EVERETT — Travel back to the 1970s on Friday at a magical, mysterious and dramatic concert: Alive She Cried, a Doors Tribute with the Neil Youngs.

The cover show kicks off at 7 p.m. at the Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave. Not only does this cover show have the same tunes and style as a Doors show, it also features a psychedelic light and video show.

The band also uses vintage equipment to MAS PARADE: Watch a menagerie of cars, pick-ups, floats, wag-

best replicate the sound of the ‘70s.

The Neil Youngs are comprised of two Pacific Northwest men who decided to pay tribute to the musician who ons and more light up Lynden during the annual Northwest Lighted

inspired both of them, as well as so many others around the world. They focus on the music more than the persona.

Tickets are $23-30.

Christmas Parade at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, along Front Street.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area November 21-December 1 Thursday.21 THEATER ”THE NORMAN CONQUESTS: TABLE MANNERS”: 7:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. $7-18.

360-305-3524 or sylviacenterforthearts.org.

Friday.22 THEATER ”THE NORMAN CONQUESTS: ROUND AND ROUND THE GARDEN”: 7:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. $7-18. 360-3053524 or sylviacenterforthearts. org.

”PRAY THE GAY AWAY”: 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $13-24. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

SPEAKER GLORIA STEINEM: 7:30 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $22-85. 360-7346080 or mountbakertheatre. com.

Saturday.23 THEATER ”THE NORMAN CONQUESTS: Marathon”: 7:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. $16-42. 360-3053524 or sylviacenterforthearts. org.

”PRAY THE GAY AWAY”: 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $13-24. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

MUSIC JESSE COOK: 7:30 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $20-50. 360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

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”PRAY THE GAY AWAY” Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $13-24. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org. Check individual listings for times.

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”THE NORMAN CONQUESTS: ROUND AND ROUND THE GARDEN”: 7:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. $7-18. 360-3053524 or sylviacenterforthearts. org.

”THE NORMAN CONQUESTS: ROUND AND ROUND THE GARDEN”: 7:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. $7-18. 360-3053524 or sylviacenterforthearts. org.

”PRAY THE GAY AWAY”: 2 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $1324. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

”CRAZY FOR YOU”: 7:30 p.m., Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St., Bellingham. $8-16. bellinghamtheatreguild.com.

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”NARNIA”: 7:30 p.m., Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. $10-14.

360-354-4425 or theclaire.org.

”THE NORMAN CONQUESTS: LIVING TOGETHER”: 7:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. $7-18. 360-3053524 or sylviacenterforthearts. org.

”NUMBER THE STARS”: 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

”NUMBER THE STARS”: 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

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”CRAZY FOR YOU”: 7:30 p.m., Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St., Bellingham. $8-16. bellinghamtheatreguild.com. ”THE NORMAN CONQUESTS: MARATHON”: 7:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. $16-42. 360-3053524 or sylviacenterforthearts. org. ”NARNIA”: 2 and 7:30 p.m., Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. $10-14.

360-354-4425 or theclaire.org.

”CRAZY FOR YOU”: 2 p.m., Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St., Bellingham. $8-16. bellinghamtheatreguild.com. ”NARNIA”: 2 p.m., Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. $10-14. 360-3544425 or theclaire.org.

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TUNING UP Playing at area venues November 21-30 Thursday.21 CHRIS EGER AND CORY VINCENT UNPLUGGED: 5:30 p.m., Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St., Marysville. 360-3638400. marysvillewa. gov.

THAT 1 GUY: 8 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. 360-746-8733 or wildbuffalo.net.

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Friday.22 RANDY HAMILTON: 6:30 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon.

Members and signedin guests only. 360848-8882.

RADKEY: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 State St., Bellingham.

360-770-1067 or shakedownbellingham. com.

EVE 6, DEAD AMERICAN: 8:30 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham.

360-746-8733 or wildbuffalo.net.

WOLFCHILD, AMONG AUTHORS, APOLOGY WARS: 9 p.m., Firefly Lounge, 1015 N. State St., Bellingham. thefireflylounge.com or facebook.com/TheFireflyBham.

Saturday.23 TIM O’BRIEN BAND: 7 p.m., Firefly Lounge, 1015 N. State St., Bellingham. thefireflylounge.com or facebook.com/TheFireflyBham.

EVE 6 With Dead American: 8:30 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. 360-746-8733 or wildbuffalo.net.

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ME AND MAE With Cookie & The Cutters: 9 p.m., Loco Billy’s, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. 425-7375144, 360-629-6500 or locobillys.com.

JILL NEWMAN AND MARGARET WILDER: 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805 or aneliaskitchenandstage.com.

MELANCHOLIA, GRIM EARTH, INEXORABLE: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 State St., Bellingham. 360770-1067 or shakedownbellingham.com.

WHISKEY FEVER: 8:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360-7666266 or theoldedison. com.

SWEET LOU’S SOUR MASH: 9:30 p.m., Brown Lantern Ale House, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-2932544 or brownlantern. com.

CHRIS EGER BAND: 8 p.m., Loco Billy’s, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood.

425-737-5144, 360629-6500 or locobillys. com.

HARPDOG BROWN, UPTOWN BLUES BAND: 7:30 p.m., Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

360-588-1720 or anacortesrockfish.com.

ACORN PROJECT: 9 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. 360-746-8733 or wildbuffalo.net.

Sunday.24 RON BAILEY & THE TANGENTS: 5:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360-766-6266 or theoldedison.com.

Wednesday.27 EXHUMED, GATECREEPER: 8 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 State St., Bellingham. 360770-1067 or shakedownbellingham.com.

JANETTE WEST: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-5881720 or anacortesrockfish.com.

THANKSGIVING TOUR WITH MEG YATES: 8 p.m., Firefly Lounge, 1015 N. State St., Bellingham. thefireflylounge.com or facebook.com/TheFireflyBham.

Friday.29 WILD POWWERS, PRISM TATS, MANEKEN HAND: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 State St., Bellingham. 360-7701067 or shakedownbellingham.com.

FREE FUNK FRIDAY FEATURING GROOVEBOT: 9 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham.

360-746-8733 or wildbuffalo.net.

Saturday.30 FOREST BEUTEL: 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 First St., La Conner.

360-399-1805 or aneliaskitchenandstage. com.

MONDO DRAG, BLACKWATER HOLYLIGHT, YEAR OF THE COBRA: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 State St., Bellingham. 360770-1067 or shakedownbellingham.com.

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

ME AND MAE, COOKIE & THE CUTTERS: 9 p.m., Loco Billy’s, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood.

425-737-5144, 360629-6500 or locobillys. com.

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GET INVOLVED

ART

LET’S MAKE ART DAY: Be inspired by the art on the walls at the Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S First St., La Conner, and create art from noon to 4 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 7.

ART CLASSES

THE GOOD STUFF ARTS GALLERY: 604 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-755-3152.

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.

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. n 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 503 Morris St., La Conner. 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.

ANACORTES SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER: The senior center hosts a variety of art programs each week at the center, 1701 22nd St., Anacortes.

360-293-7473. n Creative Circle: 9 a.m.

Mondays. n Woodcarving: 9 a.m.

Mondays. n Acrylics: 9:30 a.m.

Mondays. n Rock Painting: 1 p.m.

Mondays. n Miracle of Art: 1 p.m.

Tuesdays. n Mosaics/Stained Glass: 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays. n Color Me Calm: 10 a.m. Thursdays. n Drawing Animals: 2:15 p.m. Thursdays.

BOOKS

SILENT BOOK CLUB: Share a book you have read and silently read an-

Gloria Steinem to speak at Mount Baker Theatre

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

BELLINGHAM — Writer, lecturer, political activist and feminist organizer Gloria Steinem will speak at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 23, at Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St. Steinem, who co-founded New York Magazine and Ms. magazine, has a focus and other at 4 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at Pelican Bay Books, 520 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

DANCE

DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE: Join a spiritual practice that draws inspiration from sacred traditions around the world at a guided dance class from 5:45 to 8 p.m. the first Sunday of each month at Skagit Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 500 W. Section St., Mount Vernon. By donation.

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.

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

interest in the shared origins of sex and race caste systems, gender roles and child abuse as roots of violence and many other issues that she will address.

In 2013 she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor,

by President Obama.

Tickets are $22.5085.50 at mountbakertheatre.com. needed. Gary or Ginny, 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 softsoled 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. clanheather.com.

MONDAY DANCING: Dance to The Skippers or Good Vibrations from 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon.

Public welcome. Information: Kenneth Kossman (360-336-3682) or the center (360-416-1585). $7 per person.

MUSIC

SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL: Harmony Northwest Chorus, a women’s a cappella group singing four-part harmony barbershop style, welcomes all voice parts ages 15 and up. Meet from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon.

Contact Carol Ward: 425-232-9171 or contact@ harmonynorthwest.org.

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

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. The jam session generally focuses on Scottish music.

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 ages 6-10 ($10) to ages 11 to adult ($40-50). pcmusical. org.

UKULELE FUN & SONG CIRCLE: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland St. Free. Beginners welcome and loaner ukuleles available. Song sheets provided. 206-790-4862 or yogaheartspace0@gmail. com.

BARBERSHOP HARMONY: Join the An-O-Chords, a fourpart barbershop harmony

group that meets at 7 p.m.

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

No experience necessary, no auditions required.

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

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

360-630-1156.

SHELTER BAY CHORUS: Rehearsals on Thursdays at the Shelter Bay Clubhouse, 1000 Shoshone Drive, La Conner.

New members welcome.

360-223-3230.

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

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

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

RECREATION

FALL WORKOUT PROGRAMS: Encore Fitness offers a variety of classes held at Concrete Theatre, 45920 Main St., Concrete. $5 per class, pay as you go.

First class is free. 360-4668754. n Cross Training: 5:30 p.m. Mondays. n Pump Plus: 7 a.m.

Tuesdays. n PiYo with Melissa: 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays. n A Walk in the Park: 11 a.m. Wednesdays. n Zumba Gold: 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

Free. n Val’s InterVals: 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

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HOT TICKETS JOHN TESH: Through Nov. 21, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley. com.

NILE: Nov. 21, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-262-0482 or elcorazonseattle.com.

JEFFERSON STARSHIP: Nov. 22, Tulalip Resort Casino Orca Ballroom, Tulalip. 360716-6000 or ticketmaster.com.

TAJ MAHAL QUINTET: Nov. 22-Dec. 1, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-4419729 or jazzalley.com.

THE BLACK KEYS: Nov. 23, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA: Nov. 24, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

ENSIFERUM: Nov. 25, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-2620482 or elcorazonseattle.com. ”SHREK THE MUSICAL”: Nov. 26-Dec. 29, 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. 206-6251900 or 5thavenue.org.

L.A. GUNS: Nov. 30, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-2620482 or elcorazonseattle.com.

SCHOOLBOY Q: Dec. 1, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

MORBID ANGEL, WATAIN: Dec. 2, El Corazon, Seattle.

206-262-0482 or elcorazonseattle.com.

MIKE STERN JEFF LORBER FUSION WITH DAVE WECKL, JIMMY HASLIP: Dec. 3-4, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle.

206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

THE CHAINSMOKERS: Dec. 3, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

NORMAN BROWN, BOBBY CALDWELL, MARION MEADOWS: Dec. 5-8, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

UNEARTH, DARKEST HOUR: Dec. 6, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-262-0482 or elcorazonseattle.com.

BOSTON MANOR: Dec. 8,

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THE CHAINSMOKERS Dec. 3, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

El Corazon, Seattle. 206-2620482 or elcorazonseattle.com.

AS I LAY DYING: Dec. 9, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-2620482 or elcorazonseattle.com.

HELLYEAH: Dec. 10, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-2620482 or elcorazonseattle.com.

AVERAGE WHITE BAND: Dec. 11-15, Dimitriou’s Jazz

Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

TREVOR NOAH: Dec. 13, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA: Dec. 13-14, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

STATIC-X: Dec. 14, El Cora-

zon, Seattle. 206-262-0482 or elcorazonseattle.com.

DAVID BENOIT, SARA GAZAREK: Dec. 17-18, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

DEADMAUS: Dec. 19, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

JUDY COLLINS HOLIDAYS & HITS: Dec. 19-22, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

POISON IDEA: Dec. 21, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-2620482 or elcorazonseattle.com.

BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA: Dec. 26-29, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-4419729 or jazzalley.com.

PANCHO SANCHEZ: Dec. 30-31, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

PEARL DJANGO: Jan. 7-8,2020, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

PETER WHITE: Jan. 9-12,

2020, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

CHRIS BOTTI: Jan. 14-16 and 17-19, 2020, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-4419729 or jazzalley.com.

HARRIET TUBMAN: Jan. 21-22, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

STEVE GADD BAND: Jan. 23-26, 2020, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

DERMOT KENNEDY: Jan. 26, 2020, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

PETER BERNSTEIN, LARRY GOLDINGS, BILL STEWART: Jan. 28-29, 2020, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-4419729 or jazzalley.com.

SARAH MCLACHLAN: Feb. 2, 2020, , Benaroya Hall, Seattle. 866-833-4747, or benaroyahall.org or livenation.com.

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TRAVEL

FA M I LY T R AV E L FI V E

Find some cold comfort in these celebrations

By LYNN O’ROURKE HAYES FamilyTravel.com

Chill out with carvers, climbers, skiers and history makers during festive celebrations of winter.

Here are five gatherings to consider: WHITEFISH, MONT. The annual Whitefish Winter Carnival kicks off with the coronation of a king and queen, followed by a Penguin Plunge (a hole is cut into Whitefish Lake and participants take a dip to raise funds for charity). Visitors are welcomed by mountain men, penguins and Viking divas, otherwise known as the costume-clad volunteers who share stories and point the curious toward the old-fashioned Main Street parade, an ice sculpting contest, a kids’ carnival, a pie social and a pancake breakfast. You can also expect a torchlight ski parade, ski-joring, cross-country ski races and a figure skating demonstration. The festivities are open to the public and most are free. Feb. 7-9, 2020. whitefishwintercarnival. com TAHOE CITY, CALIF. Explore winter recreational opportunities during this nine-day Alpenglow Mountain Festival organized for backcountry enthusiasts with little or intermediate experience.

With nearly 100 events from which to choose, and most offered at no charge, it’s an opportunity to sample guided ski tours, snow-shoe outings

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and cross-country and skate-skiing clinics. You can bone up on important safety measures during avalanche information sessions and other educational workshops. Learn about how animals and plants cope with short days, heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures during a natural history snowshoe tour. You’ll also find access to yoga classes, gear demos, plus music and film events. Feb. 1523, 2020. alpenglowsports.com ST. PAUL, MINN. Considered one of the oldest winter festivals in the U.S., this family-friendly event includes polar plunges, day and evening parades, ice-horseracing, bobsledding and ice carving, as well as a liberal serving of lore. It’s said that a New York reporter once referred to St. Paul as “another Siberia, unfit for human habitation” in winter. In response, the Chamber of Commerce

set out to prove there was good fun to be had during the frosty days of winter and the Carnival was born.

That was in 1885. This year, the youngest generation and their families can join in the Carnival’s Moon Glow Pedestrian Parade by wearing costumes and decorating strollers, wagons or other nonmotorized transportation for the chance to win prizes.

Jan. 23-Feb. 2, 2020. wintercarnival.com OURAY, COLO. This small southwestern Colorado mountain town, known for its picturesque jagged peaks, is home to one of the country’s premiere ice festivals.

Competitors of all levels, climbing companies and spectators gather for the event, now in its 25th year, and the opportunity to demo the latest ice tools, apparel and gear. Family members can access dozens of interactive and educational climbing clinics throughout the festival.

For many, the highlight is watching the world’s best ice and mixed climbing experts battle for the top prize. Jan. 23-26, 2020. ourayicepark.com QUEBEC CITY, QUEBEC Visit the world’s “snow capital” to join in Quebec’s Winter Carnival, a 10-day celebration of all things icy cold. Launched in 1894, the winterfest includes a parade led by a cheery mascot called Bonhomme, and performances that combine technology, pyrotechnics and circus arts, all to the delight of onlookers. Sign up for an ice sculpture workshop, watch canoe races on the St. Lawrence River, and strap on skates for a spin.

Visitors are encouraged to wander through the warm-hearted city but are reminded to bundle up for frosty fun. Feb. 7-16, 2020. quebec-cite.com/en/ – Lynn O’Rourke Hayes (www.LOHayes.com) is an author, family travel expert and enthusiastic explorer.

Local travel briefs OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: Skagit Guided Adventures offers a variety of tours daily in the Skagit Valley and surrounding areas. Reservations required: 360-474-7479. n Winter Birding for Kids: An “I Spy” Adventure in Skagit Valley. November through March, Saturdays and Sundays, 2:30-4:30 pm.

Transportation and binoculars provided. Reservations required by phone, 360-474-7479. n Hike n’ Cruise to Cypress Island, daily, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Departs from Skyline Marina, Anacortes. Kid- and dog-friendly. Reservations required.

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

WHATCOM SENIOR TOURS: Sign up by calling 360-733-4030, ext. 1015, or visiting the tour office at 315 Halleck St., Bellingham.

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. 360-755-0492.

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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7:30 P.M. FRIDAY-SATURDAY, NOV. 22-23 2 P.M. SUNDAY, NOV. 24 “Pray the Gay Away,” presented by Theater Arts Guild, takes place in 1980 Minnetonka, Minnesota, and shows the collision course of two boys being subjected to the practice of gay conversion therapy, the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod statement that “homosexual behavior is intrinsically sinful,” a Youth Pride LGBTQ support group fighting for human rights, and the local community caught in the middle.

For his fourth full-length musical, Conrad Askland, former music director of Cirque du Soleil and “Rock of Ages,” has trained his satirical missile system on the cultural, political and theological forces that surround the world of gay conversion therapy and the “pray away the gay” movement.

Self-rated at PG-13 for mature themes and highly emotional content. $13-24.

The MET Live in HD: ‘Akhnaten’ 9:55 A.M. SATURDAY, NOV. 23 Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo headlines American composer Philip Glass’s transcendent contemporary creation, with Karen Kamensek conducting. Phelim McDermott’s production employs a virtuosic company of acrobats and jugglers to conjure a mystical reimagining of ancient Egypt. $17-23. $2 off for Lincoln members.

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MOVIES

NEW THIS WEEK

MINI REVIEWS

Beautifully showcasing the quiet magic of radical empathy

By KATIE WALSH Tribune News Service

Filmmaker Marielle Heller has an extraordinary talent for expressing the essence of a character through cinematic style.

The chameleonic ability to visualize a story and the nature of the person at the center is a uniquely challenging task, one that requires both a special kind of insight and a willingness to disguise oneself in the material.

In her third feature, “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” Heller has mastered this, infusing her film with the gentle spirit and good-natured soul of the iconic American children’s show host Fred Rogers.

Where Heller’s “Diary of a Teenage Girl” was a whirlwind of hormones and fantasy inspired by the graphic novel, and “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” a wordy, melancholy rumination on a life’s lost potential, “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” is patient. It is kind. It stops and takes a minute (literally) to simply be present, to be grateful. It is a kind of gentle and deeply affecting filmmaking that is completely original and reflective of Rogers himself.

The film opens with a re-creation of the iconic introduction to “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” in which Tom Hanks, as Rogers, hits every beat of the song, zipping up a cardigan, tossing loafers and tying laces. He brings out a picture board, revealing photos of his friends:

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Tom Hanks stars as Mister Rogers in “A Beautiful Day In the Neighborhood.”

Lady Aberlin, King Friday XIII and his new friend, Lloyd Vogel (Matthew Rhys), looking stunned and bloody. The surreal moment sets the tone, which isn’t a biopic but an exploration of Rogers’ philosophy in action, a test of his power on a cynical man who believes himself broken.

Written by Micah Fitzerman-Blue and Noah Harpster, the film is inspired by a 1998 Esquire cover story by Tom Junod titled, “Can You Say …

Hero?” Fitzerman-Blue and Harpster imagine Lloyd as an investigative journalist with a hard-hitting reputation similar to Junod. He’s a brand-new father to a baby boy, but mired in a swamp of his own ire toward his own father (Chris Cooper), with whom he’s recently brawled at his own sister’s wedding.

Throughout “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,”

Heller blends formats to pay tribute to Rogers’ chosen tool for building empathy: the television.

She invokes the style of his show with miniature cityscapes that serve as interstitial exposition shots and toggles between the boxy televisual format of Pittsburgh public access TV to widescreen cinematic style.

Rogers’ TV show enabled him to speak directly to children, and he used the access to make challenging feelings understandable.

“Anything mentionable is manageable,” Fred tells Lloyd, and his gift is he can make unmentionable things manageable: in song, with puppets, with his slow cadence and steady presence.

The emotionally devastating effect of “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” is stealthy, creeping in like a fog. Perhaps it’s Cooper’s imperfect but genuine attempts at reconciliation, or maybe it’s the grace that

descends on Lloyd, who can finally smile, kiss his wife and cradle his baby wholeheartedly. Perhaps it’s merely the space Rogers holds for all of them, for all of us, emanating a sense of attention and care with a sentiment as simple and powerful as, “I see you.

You’re important.”

The simplicity and sincerity in Rogers’ sentiments is almost overwhelming. This is not a world where we often hear, “I like you just the way you are.” Heller and Hanks, as filmmaker and actor, work in tandem to allow these notions of kindness and presence to just exist, unadorned by fervor and dramatics. And that is what makes “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” so incredibly moving, and so incredibly radical.

– 1:48. Rated PG for some strong thematic material, a brief fight, and some mild language. HHHH (out of four stars)

Compiled from news services.

Ratings are 1 to 4 stars.

“Honey Boy” — Shia LaBeouf, writer of this film’s sharp and unflinchingly honest screenplay, portrays a fictional version of his own abusive father in a raw and riveting psychodrama based on his beginnings as a child actor. Drama, R, 93 minutes. HHH “The Report” — Adam Driver does powerful work as a Senate investigator looking into post-9/11 torture tactics sanctioned by the U.S. government. This is a smart, solid and engrossing paper-chase story about one man’s dogged determination. Historical drama, R, 118 minutes. HHH “Marriage Story” — The funnier moments of this divorce story are reminiscent of 1970s/1980s Woody Allen, whereas the confrontational scenes are more Ingmar Bergman-esque, giving stars Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson the opportunity to flex their Oscar muscles. Comedy drama, R, 136 minutes. HHH “Charlie’s Angels” — Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott and Ella Balinska play well off one another as a trio of secret agents working for the mysterious Charlie and middleman Bosley (Elizabeth Banks, who also directs), but this is a frothy, ridiculous and entirely unnecessary piece of work. Action comedy, PG-13, 119 minutes. HH “Ford v Ferrari” — Christian Bale, playing hotheaded 1960s race car driver Kenny Miles, and Matt Damon, as the auto designer who hires him to help Ford compete at Le Mans, have a relaxed, confident, sometimes very funny chemistry in this rip-roaring and heart-pounding 1960s action/drama. One of the best movies ever made about auto racing. Action biography, PG-13, 152 minutes. HHH½ “The Good Liar” — Even the legendary Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen can’t overcome the convoluted, unfocused and increasingly implausible storyline of this con-game thriller.

The more we learn about the main characters, the less we believe they’d do the things they do. Crime thriller, R, 109 minutes. HH “Last Christmas” — Watch Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding walking the snow-dappled streets of London, lost in each other’s gaze, and you feel as if you’ve landed in Romantic Comedy/Drama Heaven. But this heart-tugging love story rises above the standard, lightweight holiday fare. Romantic comedy, PG-13, 103 minutes. HHH½ “Midway” — In this superficial World War II epic, Woody Harrelson, Mandy Moore and Dennis Quaid are among the stars delivering lines straight out of a second-rate, mid-20th-century war movie, while competing with 21st-century CGI pyrotechnics. War action, PG-13, 138 minutes. HH “Doctor Sleep” — A decades-down-the-road sequel catches up with Danny Torrance, the psychic boy who endured horrific trauma in “The Shining,” in a most satisfying manner. Ewan McGregor is brilliant as grown-up, alcoholic Danny, coming to the aid of a similarly gifted girl (Kyliegh Curran, spectacularly good) in peril. Horror, R, 132 minutes.

HHH “The Irishman” — My only complaint about Martin Scorsese’s epic and masterful American crime saga about a hitman who claims he killed Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa is that the 209-minute running time is too short. This is one of the best films of the decade. Drama, R, 209 minutes. HHHH

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MOVIES detective with Tourette’s syn“Frankie” — While Isabelle drome. As the star, he proves Huppert is magnificent as a a great actor can make unfordying actress who reunites CONCRETE THEATER STANWOOD CINEMAS ANACORTES CINEMAS tunate choices and deliver an with her family in picturNov. 22-24 Nov. 22-28 Nov. 22-28 uneven performance. Drama, esque Sintra, Portugal, the Frozen II (PG): Friday: 7:30 p.m.; A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten: R, 144 minutes. HHH sophisticated dialogue often Saturday: 5 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 5 p.m. (PG): Fri day-Saturday: 1:10, 4:30, 7:10, Saturday: 9:55 a.m.

360-941-0403 10:10; Sunday-Thursday: 1:10, 4:30, 7:10 “Harriet” — On balance, comes across as so “written,” so A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood Frozen II (PG): Friday: 1:00, 1:30, 3:40, (PG): Friday-Saturday: 1:30, 4:15, 6:45, this is a formulaic biopic of staged, we can practically see BLUE FOX DRIVE-IN 4:10, 6:30, 7:15, 9:10, 9:55; Saturday: 1:00, 9:30; Sunday-Thursday: 1:30, 4:15, 6:45 the great American abolithe words on the page as the Oak Harbor 1:30, 2:35, 4:10, 6:30, 7:15, 9:10, 9:55; Frozen II (PG): Friday-Saturday: 1:00, tionist and Civil War hero actors deliver their lines. DraNov. 21-24 Sunday-Thursday: 1:00, 1:30, 3:40, 4:10, 3:45, 6:30, 9:00; Sunday-Thursday: 1:00, Harriet Tubman. But thanks to ma, PG-13, 100 minutes. HH Frozen (PG-13): Thursday: 7 p.m.

6:30, 7:15 3:45, 6:30 Frozen (PG-13) and Ford v Farrari (PG-13).

Ford v Ferrari (PG-13): Friday-Sat: 1:20, The Good Liar (R): Friday: 1:15, 4:00, director Kasi Lemmons and a “Terminator: Dark Fate” First movie starts at 7 p.m. Friday and 6 p.m.

3:50, 7:00, 9:35; Sunday-Thursday: 1:20, 7:00, 9:15; Saturday: 4:00, 7:00, 9:15; Sun— The sixth film in the 35-year- powerful lead performance Saturday and Sunday 3:50, 7:00 day-Thursday: 1:15, 4:00, 7:00 from Cynthia Erivo, the story old franchise tosses aside the 360-675-5667 Midway (PG-13): Friday: 1:20, 4:15, 7:00, 360-293-7000 comes to life in a crackling slice third, fourth and fifth entries 9:55; Saturday: 4:15, 7:00, 9:55; Sundayof historical fiction about a in the series like a Terminator OAK HARBOR CINEMAS Thursday: 1:20, 4:15, 7:00 CASCADE MALL CINEMAS 360-629-0514 360-279-2226 Burlington real-life historical action hero. disposing of a hapless cop, 360-707-2727 Historical drama, PG-13, 125 and is so derivative of the minutes. HHH second entry, it’s just serving “Black and Blue” — A up overcooked leftovers.

— A computer-animated tolerance and acceptance and reveal his childhood with the original “Zombieland” rookie cop (Naomie Harris) Linda Hamilton is terrific as came out in 2009, but in the comedy mires the eccentric learning how to live and let a fierce, protective mother becomes a target after her the world-weary but still bad sequel, it’s so much fun to kinfolk from Charles Addams’ live. Animated comedy, PG, (Penelope Cruz). The small bodycam records a corrupt Sarah Conner, but she’s sadsee Woody Harrelson, Jesse cartoons in a breezy and 105 minutes.

HH scenes in director Pedro officer executing a teenage dled with corny dialogue in a Eisenberg, Emma Stone and intermittently funny but not “Pain and Glory” — As Almodovar’s film add up to drug dealer. When the social storyline that’s like “Judgment Abigail Breslin reunited as a particularly original story. The an ailing filmmaker (Antonio a lovely memory piece with commentary comes, it’s far too dysfunctional family of sorts Day” meets “Groundhog Day.” often wince-inducing humor Banderas) hashes out his some valuable insights about late in the game to pretend Sci-fi action, R, 128 minutes. that the zombies are often is offset by heavy-handed grievances with his former the big picture. Drama, R, 113 this stereotype-riddled and HH nothing more than annoying gratuitously violent nonsenseWA 98221 “Paradise Hills” — In message-sending about leading man, flashbacks minutes. HHH½ Anacortes Cinemas, Anacortes, distractions. Rating: Comedy suddenly has a real political this futuristic psychological horror, R, 93 minutes. HHH conscience. Crime thriller, R, thriller, young women (Emma “Maleficent: Mistress of 108 minutes. HH Roberts, Danielle Macdonald, Evil” — Things don’t go well “The Lighthouse” — A Awkwafina) are sent to a when Princess Aurora (Elle drifter bizarre island to learn how to Rated PG(Robert Pattinson) Fanning) brings her sort-of contracts for a monthlong gig embrace subservience. While mother, the powerful but on an isolated, storm-swept the fractured fairy tale doesn’t misunderstood Maleficent Stanwood island as an apprentice for a fully jell to become something (Angelina Jolie), to a nearby crabby old lighthouse keeper special, there’s never a dull kingdom to meet the queen (Willem Dafoe). The actors are moment. Fantasy thriller, not (Michelle Pfeiffer) whose son with Danny Vernon equally brilliant in this visually rated, 94 minutes. HHH she loves. The CGI-laden battle AT THE WA WALTON EVENT CENTER striking, claustrophobic, black“Motherless Brooklyn” — and the magical creatures that and-white horror show. Drama emerge feel like something With this 1950s period piece, horror, R, 108 minutes. HHH½ out of a superhero movie. writer-director Edward Norton “Zombieland: Double delivers a richly layered, Fantasy adventure, PG, 119 Tap” — Yes, we’ve been inunwell-photographed film-noir minutes. HHH dated with the undead since “The Addams Family” mystery about a lonely private

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