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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK ry) risks her life to save “The Dark Tower”: Upcoming her abducted son. If “The Dark Tower” “Castle in the Sky”: had just been an action movie releases Story of friendship and film laced with grand Following is a partial courage from director sweeps of magic and schedule of coming DVD Hayao Miyazaki. textured touches of releases. Release dates “Humans 2.0”: In science fiction based are subject to change: the near future, huon an original script, manoid servants called there would be enough NOV. 7 Synthetics have been interesting moments to n Cars 3 created to help busy earn the film a passing n The Glass Castle families simplify their grade. The sad fact is n Your Name lives. that it’s not an origin Slamma Jamma “Richard Simmons: nal story from writer/ n Ingrid Goes West Sweatin’ to the Olddirector Nikolaj Arcel, n Patti Cakes ies: 30th Anniversary but a movie based on a n Family Guy, Season Edition”: The DVD wildly popular series of 15 includes 41 workout eight books by the masn Heartland: Season programs featuring ter of macabre, Stephen Eight Richard Simmons. King. n Killing Ground “Outcast: The ComOnce the comparin Overdrive plete Season One”: sons start, the film ends n Westworld: The ComYoung man plagued by up a painfully pale verplete First Season demons goes on a joursion of the books that n Wind River ney of discovery. Based hop, skips and jumps on the works by Robert through key points. NOV. 14 Kirkman. This fly-over approach n The Nut Job 2: Nutty “Person to Person”: is such a faint represenby Nature The lives of a group of tation of the original n Brigsby Bear artistic people blend product that anyone n Aquarius together. Michael Cera who has read at least n 24: Legacy stars. one of the books will n 6 Below: Miracle on “Orphan Black: The feel like the production the Mountain Complete Collecwas made by Arcel n Doctor Who: The tion”: This cable series aiming to connect with Complete Tenth Series about a group of clones the audience through n Mariah Carey’s All I – all played by Tatiana his eye and his hand Want for Christmas Is You Maslany – can now and not his mind and n Preacher be seen from start to his heart. n The Secret Scripture finish. Unlike the books n Unlocked “Nausicaa of the that start in a barren — Tribune News Service Valley of the Wind”: world that’s home to Courageous princess the last protector of battles to restore balthe universe, Roland Deschain (Idris Elba), better known as ance between humans and nature. “A Charlie Brown Christmas”: the last Gunfighter, the movie opens The holiday special will be released in modern day New York. A youngin 4K UHD. Bonus features include ster, Jake Chambers (Tom Taylor), has “It’s Christmastime Again, Charlie been haunted by vivid nightmares for Brown” and “It’s Flashbeagle, Charlie a year. He dreams of a world where Brown.” a dark figure kidnaps children to use “Halo: The Complete Video their minds as a weapon to destroy the Dark Tower. This tower is at the center Collection”: Includes live action and animated features. of the universe and should it fall, “Afterimage”: Painter Wladyslaw the darkness waiting just outside the fringes will come flowing in to destroy Strzeminski challenges Stalinist orthodoxy. This is Poland’s submission for everything. His parents are convinced Oscar consideration. that Jake needs psychological help “The Devil’s Rain”: William Shatincluding a weekend in an asylum. The ner and Ernest Borgnine star in this movie gets more jumbled as it strug1975 horror film. gles to reach an unsatisfying ending. — Rick Bentley, Tribune News Service “Kidnap”: Single mom (Halle Ber-
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THIS WEEKENDin the area Pacific Northwest Opera stages ‘Tales of Hoffman’ By SKAGIT VALLEY HERALD STAFF
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acific Northwest Ballet, one of several local and regional companies that present ambitious opera productions, continues that effort this weekend with two performances of “Tales of Hoffman” at McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon.
ART’S ALIVE! The 33rd annual Art’s Alive! 2017 will be held Friday through Sunday, Nov. 3-5, in La Conner. Hosted by the La Conner Arts Commission, the regional Invitational Art Exhibition and local open show will take place at Maple Hall, 104 Commercial St., along with featured artist Ann Chadwick Reid. The opening reception is 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3. The celebration continues 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday with the invitational and open art show, plus art demonstrations and live music. All events are at Maple Hall. Free admission. There will be special art exhibits and attractions throughout town.
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French composer Jacques Offenbach based “Tales of Hoffman” on three fantastiMICHELLE KOEBKE / DIAMOND’S EDGE PHOTOGRAPHY cal stories by German Pacific Northwest Opera presents “Tales of Hoffman” on Friday, Nov. 3, and Sunday, Nov. 5, at McIntyre Hall. Romantic poet E.T.A. Hoffmann, author to present the romanEnglish subtitles. of “The Nutcracker,” tic, richly imaginative Shows are scheduled according to a news world of the storyteller for 7:30 p.m. Friday, release. Offenbach’s mu- E.T.A. Hoffmann, com- Nov. 3, and 3 p.m. sic, both intensely witty bining fantasy, gravity Sunday, Nov. 5. $25and intensely dramatic, and comedy. Sung in $65. 360-416-7727 or is the perfect vehicle the original French with mcintyrehall.org.
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The Burlington-Edison High School Band Booster Club’s 27th annual A Note-Able Affair Craft Fair will take place from 8:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, in the high school gym, 301 N. Burlington Blvd. Handmade gifts and collectibles, concessions and a raffle. behscraftfair.com.
VIKING BOAT LAUNCH A traditional viking ship launch for S/V Polaris (built by Anacortes master boatbuilder Jay Smith) will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at Bowman Bay State Park. Smith apprenticed in Norway, worked in the Faroe Islands and Denmark and studied under master boat-builder Nils O. Ulset.
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“OTHERWISE”: A new show at Smith & Vallee Gallery will feature works by Jane Alynn, Margaret Davidson and Natalie Niblack through Nov. 26. An opening reception will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, and an artists’ talk will take place from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18. All three artists are from the Skagit Valley area. The gallery is located at 5742 Gilkey Ave. in Edison, and is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. REXVILLE GRANGE ART SHOW: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Nov. 10-12, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 18-19. An opening night reception is set for 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, featuring music by Campbell Road. Featured artists include Marguerite Goff and Irene Lawson (ceramics); Janet Hamilton, Anne Martin McCool, Dan Tuttle, Nicholette Harrington and Carole Evens (paintings, prints and images); Beth Hailey and Andrea Lawson (herbal products); Martha Tottenham, Linda Ballard, Susie Howell, Debbie Lowery, Beth McManamen, Jessamyn Tuttle, Kathy Dannerbeck and Beth Chatt McGurran (fiber art); Kathy Dannerbeck, Marie Nelson, Ellen Dale, Carole Cunningham, Debbie Aldrich and Lynn Irelan (jewelry); Vicki Hampel (gourd art); Carol Evens and Cathy Hoffman (glass); Jessamyn Tuttle (photography) and other artists. The grange is located at 19299 Rexville Grange Road, Mount Vernon. For more information,
visit rexvillegrangeartshow.com or search for “Rexville Grange Art Show” on Facebook. ART’S ALIVE!: The 33rd annual Art’s Alive! 2017 will be held Nov. 3-5 in La Conner. Hosted by the La Conner Arts Commission, the regional Invitational Art Exhibition and local open show will take place at Maple Hall, 104 Commercial St., along with featured artist Ann Chadwick Reid. The opening reception is 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3. The celebration continues 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday with the invitational and open art show, plus art demonstrations and live music. All events are at Maple Hall. Free admission. There will be special art exhibits and attractions throughout town. FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK: The First Friday Art Walk in Anacortes will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3. Galleries up and down Commercial Avenue include ACME Creative, Burton Jewelers, The Good Stuff Arts, Pelican Bay Books and Coffehouse, Scott Milo Gallery, The Majestic Inn and Spa and the Depot Arts and Community Center. For more information, visit anacortesart.com. AT SCOTT MILO: The Scott Milo Gallery in Anacortes will welcome oil artists in November, with nautical pieces by Jane Wallis, cityscapes by Joanne Shellan, landscapes and seascapes by Matt Dollahite and landscapes by Jan Jewell. It will also show
Heatherly, Chris Eger Band to perform
Eric Heatherly and the Chris Eger Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Lincoln Theatre in downtown Mount Vernon.
A Nashville professional teams up with a local standout this weekend as Eric Heatherly performs with the Chris Eger Band at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Lincoln Theatre in downtown Mount Vernon. Heatherly joined Shania Twain’s band more than 20 years ago, toured the world with her and subsequently landed a major-label record deal with Mercury Records, according to a news release. Heatherly has won acclaim from entertainment notables such as guitar legends Duane Eddy and Tony Joe White, and Hollywood personalities including William Shatner and pastels from Amanda Houston and jewelry by Enid Oates. An artists reception will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3. The gallery, 420 Commercial Ave., Anacortes, is open Monday through Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or by appointment. scottmilo.com. THE GOOD STUFF ARTS GALLERY: The Good Stuff Arts, 604 Commercial Ave, Anacortes, will host its first featured artist
Robert Rodriguez. The Chris Eger Band has been one of the busiest bands in the area for several years. He’s been a fan of Heatherly since he was a teenager, he said, and tapped Heatherly to produce “Show Me Where to Sign,” the band’s 2016 album. Advance tickets are $25 general, $30 day of show, $80 for a VIP package. The limited VIP Package ($50) includes preferred seating, swag bag and a backstage pass for a preshow meet & greet, drinks & hors d’oeuvres. Lincoln members receive $2 off all ticket prices.
exhibition in November, spotlighting multi-award-winning artist, impressionist Northwest artist and teacher Dianna Shyne’s 30-year history in acrylic, oil and watercolor. A preview of her show will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. today, Nov. 2, and the show will officially open 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, with a demonstration at 6:30 p.m. A workshop featuring Shyne will be held from 10 to 4 p.m. on Nov. 3;
cost is $125 and space is limited. The gallery will also host the show “NW Moody Expressions” in November. The Good Stuff Arts is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday for the tour and is normally open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays to Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. INTERNATIONAL SCULPTURES: The Matzke Fine Art Gallery and Sculpture Park is
hosting “International Original Prints and Sculptures,” curated by master printmaker Anthony DiMichele and master stone carver Kentaro Kojima, until Nov. 5. The show showcases artwork from France, Japan, Germany, Ireland, Ukraine and the United States. The gallery is open 11 to 5 p.m. every Friday, Saturday and Sunday and weekdays by appointment (360-387-2759). matzkefineart.com. “THE HEAVENS AND THE EARTH”: The La Conner Seaside Gallery, 101 N. First Ave., is hosting a show of new oil paintings by Mark Bistranin during November. “PLUNGE”: The Skagit Valley College Art Gallery features work by Bellingham artist Justin Lee Martin until Nov. 17. The gallery is located in the Gary Knutzen Cardinal Center on SVC’s Mount Vernon campus. The paintings demonstrate a range of meditations on land, both physical and social. Lee teaches art at Whatcom Community College. justinleemartin.com or jmartin2@ whatcom.edu. “ENTRANCES, EXITS and ENTROPY”: ACME Creative Gallery, 705 Commercial Ave., Anacortes, is hosting an exhibition of etchings by Skagit Valley artist Brian Cypher through November. This suite, titled “Entrances, Exits and Entropy,” is an exploration of abstract forms culled from his practice of automatic drawing. acmecreative. com.
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B-EHS CRAFT FAIR: The Burlington-Edison High School Band Booster Club’s 27th annual A Note-Able Affair Craft Fair will take place from 8:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, in the high school gym, 301 N. Burlington Blvd. Handmade gifts and collectibles, concessions and a raffle. behscraftfair.com.
LECTURES AND TALKS
KIWANIS SPEAKERS: The Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon features guest speakers at every meeting. David Jobe of Love Inc. of Skagit County will speak at the next lunch meeting at noon Monday, Nov. 6, at the Cottontree Convention Center, 2300 Market St., Mount Vernon. Free. Lunch available for purchase. Everyone welcome. Mount Vernon Mayor Jill Boudreau will speak Nov. 13. HOSPICE OF THE NORTHWEST: Dana Brothers, outreach program manager at Hospice of the Northwest, will discuss the holistic approach that the organization uses, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, at Mount Vernon City Library, 315 Snoqualmie St. “UPSTREAM ...”: Journalist Langdon Cook will discuss his book “UPSTREAM: Searching for Wild Salmon, from River to Table” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, at Mount Vernon City
Library, 315 Snoqualmie St., Mount Vernon. Cook is the author of “The Mushroom Hunters,” winner of the 2014 Pacific Northwest Book Award, and “Fat of the Land: Adventures of a 21st Century Forager.” ONLINE PRIVACY: Learn about online privacy and security at a lunchtime tech conversation at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, at the Mount Vernon City Library, 315 Snoqualmie St. POETRY READING: Washington state Poet Laureate Tod Marshall, author Tom Robbins and others will read from “WA 129,” a collection of poems by poets from around Washington state, at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at Maple Hall, 104 Commercial Ave., La Conner. The collection includes amateur poets alongside acclaimed writers like Sherman Alexie and Tom Robbins. The anthology features one poem for every year of Washington statehood (hence “129”). OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SPEAKER: Bud Hardwick will present “Snowshoeing and Winter Safety” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, at the Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St., Marysville. $3. Hardwick is a writer, instructor, wilderness guide, trail designer and wildlife biologist.
MUSIC
SiLM: The NeXt Show and The Rick Epting Foundation For
The Arts will present Anacortes-based rock trio SiLM at 7 p.m. today, Nov. 2, at Kennelly Keys, 1904 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. SiLM will be joined by Gift Machine, featuring singer-songwriter R. Turner. $10 at the door. All ages welcome. ricky.t@kennellykeysmusic.com. CONCERT AND WORKSHOP: Stuart Fuchs will give a guitar and ukulele concert at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, at Village Pizza, 807 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. It will be preceded by Ukulele In A Day workshop for all levels at 3:30 p.m. Concert is $10; workshop and concert: $30. Details and tickets: zuke.uke@gmail.com or 360-333-1128. LIVE AT THE CAMANO CENTER: The Dave Tull & Rebecca Kilgore Quartet with Tom Wakeling and Randy Porter will perform from 7 to 9:15 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. $20, students free. 360-3870222. HOLIDAY KICKOFF: Class ACT at Anacortes Community Theatre will present the Holiday Kick Off fundraiser Friday through Sunday, Nov. 10-12, at the theater, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. Actors from all over Skagit Valley will sing favorite Christmas songs. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Holiday activities, photos with Santa and face paint-
ing begin at 6:30 p.m. $10. Funds benefit the Anacortes Community Theatre’s Class ACT Program. Tickets: at the door or 360-2936829. REBECCA KILGORE IN SUDDEN VALLEY: Rebecca Kilgore will sing jazz at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Sudden Valley Dance Barn outside Bellingham. Kilgore regularly performs worldwide at jazz festivals, jazz parties, and on jazz cruises. She has been a frequent guest on National Public Radio’s “Fresh Air’ with Terry Gross, has appeared on “A Prairie Home Companion,” and with Michael Feinstein at Carnegie Hall. She will be joined by a trio that includes Los Angeles drummer Dave Tull, the drummer for Barbra Streisand. Tickets: $20, available at the YMCA desk in the Dance Barn, Village Books in Fairhaven and at fswl.org. 360671-1709.
MORE FUN
RAILROAD CLUB: The Whatcom-Skagit Model Railroad Club will have an open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. Directions and details can be found at whatcomskagitmrc. org. HOLIDAY BAZAAR: Warm Beach Senior Community will host a holiday bazaar from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3-4, in the Beachwood Building, 20420 Marine Drive, Stanwood. Crafts, gifts, paintings
and thrift items. Free to attend. 360-654-8722. HARVEST DINNER: Mount Vernon Christian will host its annual Harvest Dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, in the elementary school gym, 820 W. Blackburn Road, Mount Vernon. Dinner includes a turkey dinner with all of the trimmings. $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children, available at the door. 360-424-9157. VIKING BOAT LAUNCH: A traditional viking ship launch for S/V Polaris (built by Anacortes master boatbuilder Jay Smith) will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at Bowman Bay State Park. Smith apprenticed in Norway, worked in the Faroe Islands and Denmark and studied under master boat-builder Nils O. Ulset. S-WHS COLLEGE AND CAREER PLANNING NIGHT: Sedro-Woolley High School students and their families are invited to College and Career Planning Night from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6, in the high school cafeteria. Event includes a pizza dinner, college and career fair and a FAFSA filing event for seniors. Students and/ or their parents can fill out the FAFSA with financial aid experts on hand. Child care provided. For more information cann College and Career counselor Jen Daley at 360-855-3940. DINNER WITH FRIENDS: The Boys &
Girls Clubs of Skagit County will host Dinner with Friends during November, featuring club members sharing speeches about their personal journey and goals for the future. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit skagitclubs.org or contact Sarah Arquitt at 360-419-3723, ext. 2, or sarquitt@skagitclubs. org. n Sedro-Woolley Boys & Girls Club, Monday, Nov. 6, 6 p.m., Sedro-Woolley Community Center, 703 Pacific St., Sedro-Woolley. n Mount Vernon Boys & Girls Club, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 6 p.m., LaVenture Middle School, 1200 N. Laventure Road, Mount Vernon. n Anacortes Boys & Girls Club, Thursday, Nov. 16, 6 p.m., Seafarers Memorial Building, 601 Seafarers Way, Anacortes. LADIES’ NIGHT OUT: The Mount Vernon Downtown Association event will take place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, in downtown Mount Vernon. Special events include trunk shows, free drawings, special salon services and coupon discounts. Coupon books are $5 and VIP bags are $15, available at downtown businesses. 360-3363801 or dep.mvda@ gmail.com. KIDS GIANT GARAGE SALE: The Kids Giant Garage Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Burlington Parks and Recreation Center, 900 E. Fairhaven Ave., Burlington.
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ARTS COMMISSION: The Mount Vernon Arts Commission meets at 4:30 p.m on the third Tuesdays of the month at Hillcrest Park administration office, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. Community members are welcome.
CALL FOR ARTISTS: The Anacortes Arts Commission seeks artists for the Holidays Anacortes First Friday Artwalk on Dec. 1-2 at the Depot Arts and Community Center, Anacortes. Participate is $20 participation fee. Contact Karla Locke at 360-588-6968 or kklocke1@mac.com.
BEGINNING LIFE DRAWING & GENERAL CREATIVITY: 2 to 4 p.m. Mondays and Fridays, Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland Ave. Cost is by donation, $5 for students, $7 for adults. Bring your own pencils, pens and sketchpad/ sketchbooks. Some materials provided. Information: Shilo Rives at shilorives@gmail. com.
WEAVERS GUILD: Skagit Valley Weavers Guild will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13, at Allen United Methodist Church, 16775 Allen West Road, Bow. Susan Tortone will present “Rigid Heddle Weaving — Look what yo!” skagitweaversguild. org.
CALL FOR SCULPTURES: San Juan Islands Sculpture Park invites sculptors to submit entries for its ongoing juried sculpture review. All sculptures must be deemed “safe” and should be suitable for exhibition in an outdoor setting and capable of withstanding occasional high winds, rain and possible snow. Accepted sculptures will be installed for a twoyear period (if not sold sooner) in the 20-acre park located near Roche Harbor on San Juan Island. sjisculpturepark. com.
FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK
Nov. 3 6-9pm ACME Creative Burton Jewelers The Good Stuff Arts Pelican Bay Books & Coffee House Scott Milo Gallery
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CALL FOR INSTRUCTORS: Burlington Parks and Recreation seeks qualified instructors to expand its enrichment classes for youths and adults. To download an instructor’s packet, visit burlingtonwa.gov and click on the “Instructors Needed” tab. For more information: 360-755-
9649 or recreation@ burlingtonwa.gov. CALL FOR ART TEACHERS: The Good Stuff Arts, 604 Commercial Ave., Anacortes, seeks qualified, experienced beginning art teachers in watercolor, drawing, sketching and mixed media art forms. Call to schedule a meeting to show your work and discuss your experience. Call Kat Peterson at 360-755-3152.
AUDITIONS
CANTABILE CHAMBER CHOIR AUDITIONS: Rehearsals are 6:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays at Bethany Covenant Church, 1318 S. 18th St., Mount Vernon. Dues are $150 per year. Auditions are by appointment. Information: Jennie Bouma at 425-312-4565 or cantabilechamberchoir@ gmail.com.
BOOKS
BOOK GROUP: The Center for Spiritual Living book group meets at 6 p.m. the first, second and fourth Thursdays, and at 5:30 p.m. on third Thursdays at 1508 18th St., Mount Vernon. Participants read and discuss books in many areas of spirituality and personal growth. Free. Contact Gabrielle Conatore at ormtvernoncsl@outlook.com.
DANCE
SQUARE DANCING: 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland Ave. $4. All levels welcome. 360424-4608 or rosie@ valleyint.com.
BEGINNING LINE DANCING: 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 7-28, Burlington Community Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave. $6 drop-in, $20 per monthly session. For adults and teens 13 and older. recreation@ burlingtonwa.gov or 360-755-9649. FOLK DANCING: Skagit-Anacortes Folk Dancers meet Tuesdays at Bay View Civic Hall, 12615 C St., Mount Vernon. Learn to folk dance to a variety of international music. Instruction begins at 7 p.m. followed by review and request dances until 9:30 p.m. The first session is free, $3 thereafter. All welcome. No partners needed. For information, contact Gary or Ginny at 360-766-6866. JOLLY TIME CLUB: Dance to live music from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays at Hillcrest Lodge, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. For information, contact Gisela at 360-424-5696. CLOG DANCING FOR BEGINNERS: Free lesson from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by regular clog dancing from 11 a.m. to noon Thursdays, Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland St., Mount Vernon. No fee, no partner needed. First three lessons are free. Wear comfortable shoes. For information, call Rosie at 360-424-4608.
MUSIC
UKULELE FUN & SONG CIRCLE: 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland St. Free. Beginners welcome and loaner ukuleles
available. Song sheets provided. 206-790-4862 or yogaheartspace0@ gmail.com.
12:30 a.m. Thursdays, Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360-445-4733.
BARBERSHOP HARMONY: Join the An-OChords, a four-part 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. 360-466-0109.
BRING YOUR OWN GUITAR: 6:30 to 8 p.m. first and third Wednesdays, North Cove Coffee, 1130 S. Burlington Boulevard, Burlington. 360707-2683 or jauman@ northcovecoffee.com.
TIME FOR FIDDLERS: The Washington Old Time Fiddlers play at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Fridays of each month at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland. St. Free; donations accepted. 360-630-1156. SHELTER BAY CHORUS: Practices are held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Shelter Bay Clubhouse, 1000 Shoshone Drive, La Conner. New members welcome. No need to be a Shelter Bay resident. 360-223-3230. LOVE TO SING?: Join the women of Harmony Northwest Chorus from 6:30 to 9 p.m. every Monday at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland Ave. Seeking women who like to sing a cappella music. All skill levels welcome. 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
BRING YOUR OWN UKULELE FOR BEGINNERS: 6 to 6:30 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays, North Cove Coffee, 1130 S. Burlington Boulevard, Burlington. 360-7072683 or jauman@northcovecoffee.com.
PARADES
MV CHRISTMAS PARADE: Participants are needed for the Mount Vernon Downtown Association’s annual Christmas Parade, set for 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, in downtown Mount Vernon. Costumes (except Santa), lights and other decorations are encouraged. Applications are due by Nov. 24. 360-3363801 or mountvernondowntown.org/events/ christmasparade.html.
PRESENTATIONS, LECTURES, TALKS PECHAKUCHA NIGHT: An evening dedicated to investigating the varieties of exchange, material and immaterial, across the arts will take place at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St., La Conner. 360-466-4446 or kyraa@museumofnwart.arg.
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GET INVOLVED PHYLLIS L. ENNES POETRY CONTEST: Poets from Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho, Montana and British Columbia are invited to submit poems for the third biennial Phyllis L. Ennes Poetry contest. Poets are asked to submit three previously unpublished works in a Word document to skagitcontest@gmail. com. In a separate Word document include contact information with the submission’s titles, name, home address, email and phone number. $20 entry fee. Make checks payable to SRPF, P.O. Box 238, La Conner, WA, 98257. Submission deadline: Dec. 15. First place: $500. First place (students): $100. The winner will be invited to read his or her work at
the Skagit River Poetry Festival in May 2018. Contact Molly McNulty at directorsrpp@gmail. com. MONTHLY SPEAKER SERIES: The Hole in the Wall Paddling Club hosts a monthly speaker series at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month, through May, at the Breazeale Interpretive Center, 10441 Bayview-Edison Road, Mount Vernon. holeinthewallpaddlingclub.org. Next up: n Wednesday, Nov. 8 – “Following the Raven — Lessons Learned,” with Phyllis Woolwine of Shearwater University.
RECREATION
STANDUP PADDLE BOARD YOGA CLASS: 9:30 to 11 a.m. second
Sunday of each month, Fidalgo Pool and Fitness Center, 1603 22nd St., Anacortes. No experience necessary. Preregistration required at 360-298-0293 or soundyogandsup@ gmail.com. HATHA YOGA: 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Thursdays through Dec. 28, Burlington Parks and Recreation Center, 900 E. Fairhaven Ave. $72 for 12-week session, six-class punch card is $36. Drop-ins are $10. First-time students can try the class for free. Ages 16 and older. Information and to register: 360-755-9649. jp090817 FRIENDS OF THE FOREST HIKES: Join the Friends of the Forest
for scenic hikes in the forest lands around Anacortes. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. No pets. Free. 360-293-3725 or friendsoftheacfl.org. n Senior/adult hike to Heart Lake’s old growth, 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Nov. 10. Meet at the base of Mount Erie on Ray Auld Drive. n Extra gentle hike to Whistle Lake Madrona Point, 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15. Meet at the Whistle Lake parking lot. n All-ages hike to Whistle Lake, 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 18. Meet at the Whistle Lake parking lot at the end of Whistle Lake Road. n Senior/adult hike to Whistle Lake, 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Dec. 8.
Meet at the Whistle Lake parking lot at the end of Whistle Lake Road. FREE PARK ADMISSION: The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will offer free admission to all state parks on Saturday, Nov. 11, in honor of Veterans Day. The Discover Pass will not be required to enter state parks, but is still required to access lands managed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Department of Natural Resources. parks. wa.gov. CHRISTIAN MOTORCYCLISTS ASSOCIATION: Christian Motorcyclists Association Morning Star Chapter 39 meets the first Monday of every month at Royal
Star Buffet, 2300 Freeway Drive, Mount Vernon. Dinner at 6 p.m. (optional) with meeting at 7 p.m. First-time attendees get a free dinner. Contact President Dwight Kaestner at 425-770-6154 or cmachapter39@gmail. com. FLYSWATTER VOLLEYBALL: 9 a.m. Thursdays, Sedro-Woolley Senior Center, 715 Pacific St., Sedro-Woolley. All ages and all levels of ability welcome. Free. 360-855-1531. TRAIL GUIDES, BIKE MAPS & MORE: Learn about opportunities to be physically active in Skagit County, including trail guides, an activity tracker and local resources at beactiveskagit.org.
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”TALES OF HOFFMAN” Pacific Northwest Opera, McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $25-$65. Check individual listings for times. 360-416-7727 or mcintyrehall.org.
Thursday.2 MUSIC Stuart Fuchs guitar/ ukelele concert and workshop: workshop 3:30 p.m., concert 5:30 p.m., Anacortes Village Pizza, 807 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. $10
concert, $30 concert and workshop. 360-333-1128 or zuke.uke@gmail.com.
Way, Mount Vernon. $25-$65. 360-416-7727 or mcintyrehall.org.
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MUSIC Shemekia Copeland: 7:30 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $17.50-$45.50. 360-7346080 or mountbakertheatre.com.
OPERA ”Tales of Hoffman”: Pacific Northwest Opera, 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College
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OPERA ”Tales of Hoffman”: Pacific Northwest Opera, 3 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $25-$65. 360-416-7727 or mcintyrehall.org.
MUSIC Kuinka, T Sisters: 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $20-$30. 360-416-7727 or mcintyrehall.org.
MUSIC Rebecca Kilgore: 2 p.m., Sudden Valley Dance Barn, Gate 2, Sudden Valley. $20. Tickets at Village Books, YMCA desk at Sudden Valley, fswl.org and 360-671-1709.
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TUNING UP Playing at area venues November 2-9 Sunday.5
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Ron W. Bailey & The Tangents: 5:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360766-6266 or theoldedison.com.
Brewgrass! with Rain City Ramblers: 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Free. 360588-1720 or anacortesrockfish.com.
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Stilly River Band: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Free. 360588-1720 or anacortesrockfish.com.
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Eric Stendal: 8:30 p.m. to midnight, Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360422-6411.
Marcia Kester: 6 p.m., Anacortes Eagles, 901 Seventh St., Anacortes. 360-7579687.
Shemekia Copeland: 7:30 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $17.50$45.50. 360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre. com. Daring Greatly: 9 p.m., Loco Billy’s, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. $8. 425-7375144, 360-629-6500 or locobillys.com. Richard Turner: 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805 or aneliaskitchenandstage. com. Brewgrass! with Pearly Blue: 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Free. 360588-1720 or anacortesrockfish.com. Brewgrass! with Birdsview Bluegrass: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave, Anacortes. anacortesh2o. com or 360-755-3956.
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DARING GREATLY 9 p.m., Loco Billy’s, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. $8. 425-737-5144, 360-629-6500 or locobillys.com.
William Pint and Felicia Dale: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $7. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com. Lee Howard: 6:30 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. Members and signed-in guests only. 360-848-8882. Quinn Krivanek: 8 p.m., Longhorn Saloon, 5754 Cains Court, Bow. Free. 360-7666330.
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Brewgrass! with The Stilly River Band: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. anacortesh2o. com or 360-755-3956.
Eric Stendal: 8:30 p.m. to midnight, Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360422-6411. Harvey Creek Band: 9 p.m., Loco Billy’s, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. $8. 425-7375144, 360-629-6500 or locobillys.com. Eric Heatherly and the Chris Eger Band: 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $25$30. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.
Moon Daddy: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $7. 360445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.
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CAROLYN CRUSO 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-4453000 or conwaymuse.com.
Paul Klein: 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805 or aneliaskitchenandstage.com.
J.P. Falcon Band: 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon, 5754 Cains Court, Bow. Free. 360-7666330.
Janette West: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Free. 360588-1720 or anacortesrockfish.com. Carolyn Cruso: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $10. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.
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HOT TICKETS Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com. TOWER OF POWER: Nov. 30-Dec. 3, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley. com. JOE BIDEN: Dec. 3, Benaroya Hall, Seattle. 206-215-4747 or benaroyahall.org. EMILY HAINES & THE SOFT SKELETON: Dec. 3, Benaroya Hall, Seattle. 206-215-4747 or benaroyahall.org. MIKE STERN WITH RANDY BRECKER, TOM KENNEDY, DAVE WECKL: Dec. 5-6, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-4419729 or jazzalley.com. ROY HARGROVE QUINTET: Dec. 7-10, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley. com. SWEET HONEY IN THE
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MIKE STERN (pictured) WITH RANDY BRECKER, TOM KENNEDY, DAVE WECKL Dec. 5-6, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com. ROCK: Dec. 11-12, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley. com. AVERAGE WHITE BAND: Dec. 13-17, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley. com. JAY-Z: Dec. 13, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000
or livenation.com. AVERAGE WHITE BAND: Dec. 13-17, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley. com. THE SENATE: Dec. 1920, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com. NORMAN BROWN
WITH BOBBY CALDWELL, MARION MEADOWS: Dec. 21-23, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley. com. SARA GAZAREK: Dec. 26-27, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com. BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA: Dec. 28, Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham. 360-734-6080 or briansetzer.com. HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS: Dec. 28, XFinity Arena, Everett. 866-3328499 or xfinityarenaeverett.com. PONCHO SANCHEZ LATIN JAZZ BAND: Dec. 31, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com. NEARLY DAN: Jan. 5-7, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.
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MUSIC REVIEWS BECK, “Colors” — Beck has been alternating serious-sounding mellowed-out albums with self-consciously funkified beat-happy discs for more than two decades. So it was to be expected that the downcast shimmer of 2014’s “Morning Phase” — which pulled off a Kanye West-irritating Grammy album-of-theyear victory — would be followed by an uptempo affair with designs on the dance floor. What is surprising is just how peppy and patently unironic “Colors” is. Produced by Greg Kurstin, who used to play keyboards in Beck’s band and who has gone on to chart-topping success with Adele, Pink, Kelly Clarkson and others, the 11-song
collection is the most unabashedly pop album of the postmodern-pastiche artist’s career. “Colors” does have vaguely trippy moments, like the quasi-psychedelic “Wow,” in which the 47-year-old songwriter rather lamely trots out absurdist couplets such as “Standing on the lawn doin’ jiu jitsu / Girl in a bikini with the Lamborghini shih tzu.” But for the most part, the album’s big drum and boisterous synth sound is straightforward in its courting of radio airplay, or at least a featured slot on the summer festival circuit. It effectively demonstrates that Beck still has the skills to play in the pop marketplace, but in doing so, his identity becomes less
distinct. — Dan DeLuca, The Philadelphia Inquirer KELLY CLARKSON, “Meaning of Life” — With her first new album for a new label since her start, the American Idol-turnedmajor-league-pop-belter doesn’t exactly challenge the existential dilemmas of existence as portended in that weighty title. Dignaga never wrote a piece titled “Love So Soft,” like Clarkson. What she does here is her usual righteous, pop-soul blend with an emphasis on the latter, clean thick production flips, more guitars and R&B backgrounds (than beat programmers), and a willingness to point fingers at those who wronged and righted
go, yes, Clarkson has attacked her old boss at RCA, Clive Davis, for interfering with her work before, but neither she nor any other artist I can name has done so in tender ballad form, as she does via “I Don’t Think About You.” — A.D. Amorosi, The Philadelphia Inquirer
the Nashville-born singer-composer. The result of all this is Clarkson’s most organically flowing and deeply soulful effort. The aforementioned “Love So Soft” is a nice place to start, with its stormy weather R&B and tip of the hat to Janis Joplin while remaining modern and sleek. That Texan soul vibe carries into “Whole Lotta Woman” as it references strong, stealth women of the American South with a twang mixed into its swing. Where right-headed women are concerned, “Go High” takes from Michelle Obama’s famous “When they go low, we go high” speech without yielding too much corn. And as far as wronged women
DARIUS RUCKER, “When Was the Last Time” — The title of Darius Rucker’s new album comes from the lead track, “For the First Time.” It’s a catchy anthem about the life-affirming pleasures of trying new things: “When was the last time you did something for the first time?” When it comes to his music, Rucker doesn’t exactly break any new
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Coastal communities worth exploring By LYNN O’ROURKE HAYES FamilyTravel.com
Our country’s rich seafaring history provides a compelling backdrop for a visit to these port cities. Here are five coastal communities worth exploring: 1. Port Townsend, Washington — On the northeast tip of the Olympic Peninsula and nestled on a bluff at the head of Puget Sound, Port Townsend is one of three National Victorian Seaports (along with Galveston, Texas, and Cape May, N.J.) and the only one located on the West Coast. The whole family will enjoy the urban chic vibe while visiting galleries and shops.
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Just miles from Olympic National Park, the electricity of a once bustling seaport still lingers in the salt air. Ask about the annual wooden boat festival. enjoypt.com; woodenboat.org 2. Duluth, Minnesota — Located on Lake Superior, at the western end of the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway, Duluth is the farthest-inland freshwater seaport and one of the most significant ports in all of North America. Learn about the region’s shipping history at Canal Park as you dine and watch giant lake carriers pass under world-famous Aeriel Lift Bridge. Take a harbor cruise, go fishing, sailing, kayaking, shopping or visit a lighthouse. visitduluth.com 3. Port Canaveral, Florida — Just 45 minutes east of Orlando, you’ll find the country’s fastest growing cruise port. It’s the departure point for sailings offered by Royal Caribbean, Disney,
Carnival and other lines bound for the Bahamas and beyond. You’ll want to visit the nearby Kennedy Space Center Visitor’s Complex, Florida’s gateway to space. Get inspired by the Shuttle Launch Experience, astronaut encounters, family overnight adventures, hands-on activities and behind-the-scenes tours. portcanaveral.com; visitspacecoast.com 4. Baltimore — Not long ago, Baltimore was an aging industrial port city. But an extraordinary renaissance turned the Inner Harbor into a family-friendly tourism destination. Visit Fort McHenry, operated by the National Park Service, which has served as the guardian of Baltimore’s harbor since the late 1700s. It was the valiant defense of the star-shaped fort that inspired poet-lawyer Francis Scott Key to write “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Make time for a stop at the world-renowned Baltimore
Aquarium, visit the Edgar Allen Poe museum, cruise the harbor, take in a game at Camden Yards or enjoy a crab feast. baltimore.org; www.nps. gov/fomc/index.htm 5. Cape May, N.J. — A National Historic Landmark city, this charming seaside escape was settled by whalers and fishermen in colonial times. Stretching 20 miles into the sea, the Navy has long had a presence in the area in an effort to protect American coastal shipping. Today, visitors enjoy tree-canopied streets, Victorian architecture, boutique shopping and a day at the beach. Families will also enjoy exploring nature trails, bird, whale and dolphin watching, miniature golf, fishing and biking. Free visitor’s guide available. capemaychamber.com — Lynn O’Rourke Hayes (LOHayes.com) is an author and family travel expert. Gather more travel intel on Twitter @lohayes, Facebook or via FamilyTravel.com.
Local travel briefs SHORT TRIPS: Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation offers travel opportunities for ages 8 and older (adult supervision required for ages 17 and younger). Trips depart from and return to Hillcrest Park, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. For information or to register, call 360-336-6215. RECREATION WITHOUT BORDERS: The organization offers recreational trips, tours and adventures throughout the Northwest and British Columbia. 360766-7109 or recreationwithoutborders. com. WHATCOM SENIOR TOURS: Whatcom Senior Tours hosts a series of trips for seniors. Sign up by calling 360-733-4030, ext. 1015, or visiting the tour office at 315 Halleck St., Bellingham. n New Orleans and Cajun Country: Nov. 5-11. $2,399 per double occupancy, $3,049 single. 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. 1-800544-1800 or tourisminfo@watourismalliance.com. 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. 360279-4580.
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7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6 U.S. Fish & Wildlife agent Cory Lambert discovers a body in the rugged wilderness of the Wind River Indian Reservation. The FBI sends in rookie agent Jane Banner, but she’s unprepared for the difficulties created by the oppressive weather and isolation of the Wyoming winter. When she employs Cory as a tracker, the two venture deep into a world ravaged by violence and the elements. Starring: Jeremy Renner, Elizabeth Olsen, Graham Greene, Gil Birmingham. Rated R. $10.50 general; $9.50 seniors, students and active military; $8 children 12 and under. Lincoln members get a $2 discount. Sunday bargain prices: $9 general; $7.50 children 12 and under.
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7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 A Nashville professional teams up with a local standout as Eric Heatherly performs with the Chris Eger Band. Heatherly joined Shania Twain’s band more than 20 years ago, toured the world with her and subsequently landed a major-label record deal with Mercury Records, according to a news release. Heatherly has won acclaim from entertainment notables such as guitar legends Duane Eddy and Tony Joe White, and Hollywood personalities including William Shatner and Robert Rodriguez. The Chris Eger Band has been one of the busiest bands in the area for several years. He’s been a Heatherly fan since he was a teenager, he said, and tapped Heatherly to produce “Show Me Where to Sign,” the band’s 2016 album. Advance tickets: $25 general, $30 day-of-show, $80 VIP. The limited VIP package ($50) includes preferred seating, swag bag and a backstage pass for a preshow meet & greet, drinks & hors d’oeuvres. Lincoln members receive $2 off all ticket prices. — The Lincoln Theatre is located at 712 S. First St., downtown Mount Vernon. lincolntheatre.org or 360-336-8955.
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‘Thor: Ragnarok’ scores with superb action, comedy moments By RICK BENTLEY Tribune News Service
Among the massive number of caped and cowled characters who make up the heroic stars in the Marvel Comics universe, Thor exists on the more somber end of the emotional scale. It makes sense; he’s the god of thunder and not the god of thunderous laughs. That somberness has been a foundation for bringing Thor (Chris Hemsworth) to the big screen in both “Thor” (2011) and “Thor: The Dark World” (2013). There were glimpses of humor — including an almost movie-killing effort by Kat Dennings in the first film — but generally, surly has surpassed silly. That’s changed in a big way with “Thor: Ragnarok.” Thanks to the success of the comedy-heavy Marvel productions of “Guardians of the Galaxy” and “Deadpool” and the unbridled direction of Taika Waititi, “Thor Ragnarok” is the funniest film in the Thor franchise and it’s funnier than most of the other comic book movies that have come from the studio. Mix in a stunning new villain in Hela, as portrayed with wicked abandoned by Oscar winner Cate Blanchett, and enough big action scenes to fill a half-dozen movies and “Thor: Ragnarok” rocks.
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The Hulk (voiced by Mark Ruffalo), Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie and Tom Hiddleston as Loki in a scene from “Thor: Ragnarok.”
There’s no doubt this is a different movie from the opening scene where Thor is casually talking to a fellow prisoner who’s not a great conversationalist. This leads to a massive battle scene played out against the soul-pounding beat of Led Zeppelin’s “Immigrant Song.” Eric Pearson’s screenplay blends elements of the “Planet Hulk” storyline with the “Ragnarok” tales from the Marvel Comics lines. Putting those two storylines together is the first of many smart moves because going strictly with “Planet Hulk” would have required a complete change in direction and would not have made this one of the oddest buddy movies ever made. Thor and Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) are able to bond as they are forced to fight. “Ragnarok” is an ancient prophecy about the destruction of Thor’s home world and the end of the
Asgard civilization. That prophecy looks to be coming true when Thor and Loki’s (Tom Hiddleston) sister, Hela (Blanchett), the goddess of death arrives and drives the brothers out of the home for the Norse gods. Even the all-seeing Heimdall (Idris Elba) has gone into hiding. In Marvel mythology, there are not many heroes more powerful than Thor. But even he can’t stand up to the onslaught of Hela as Blanchett plays the character with almost invincible power and nearly pure evil. It’s another chameleon-like effort by Blanchet as she transforms herself into one of the most formidable foes to face any Marvel champion. The film is filled with first-rate performances from Hemsworth’s continued easiness at playing either a scene for laughs or with pounding action. Hiddleston has found just the right tone for
Loki; he never lets the moviegoer forget that while he can show signs of a good heart, at his core he will always be the god of mischief. Hemsworth and Hiddleston have never been given the credit they deserve because comic-book movies are not seen as serious challenges for actors. But both manage to slip into garish costumes, deliver heroic lines and fight giant creatures while still maintaining the humanity of the characters. Even the addition of an underling for Hela in Skurge (Karl Urban of “Star Trek” fame) ends up being more than just another lackey. Urban plays this supporting role with multiple layers to make his personal journey one of the most interesting. In contrast is Jeff Goldblum’s uninspired performance as the Grandmaster, the leader of the planet where Thor and Hulk are forced to battle. There’s nothing
sinister or scary about the way Goldblum plays him. It’s just another example of Goldblum not being able to stretch beyond just being himself no matter the role. He’s is by far the weakest link in the production. “Thor: Ragnarok” is packed from the opening sequence to the secret scene credits at the end. Waititi manages to dodge and weave his way from moments of high impact action to quieter moments that bank as much on laughs as landed punches. It would have been easy for all these elements to crash together but Waititi moves through the mirth and mayhem with great skill. Nothing is held back. There are a lot of elements to the story that can’t be discussed, but know that this film is packed with great moments for fans of the comics. So many big moments from the pages of Thor comic are used that it looks like no one is planning on tomorrow. But, there is more to come as the heroes will be back saving the universe next year in “The Avengers: Infinity War.” Until then, seeing “Thor: Ragnarok” is like riding the world’s fastest and tallest roller coaster that keeps looping through a funhouse. That’s a ride not to be missed so buy a ticket (or two) now. —2:15. Rated PG-13 for action scenes, suggestive material. HHH½ (out of four stars)
“The Killing of a Sacred Deer” — A heart surgeon and father of two (Colin Farrell) befriends a creepy neighborhood teen (Barry Keoghan) who seems to have a hold over him. Nearly everyone speaks in a deadpan manner in this twisted, absurd and disturbing story, which never hedges its bets, never takes its foot off the gas. Horror, R, 116 minutes. HHH “All I See Is You” — When a blind woman (Blake Lively) regains her sight, the visual stimuli that interests her most is of the sexual variety, much to the chagrin of her husband (Jason Clarke). This is a visually arresting film with two attractive and charismatic lead actors, but it’s doomed by melodramatic twists and turns, and the ridiculous behavior by nearly every major character. Drama, R, 110 minutes. H ½ “Thank You for Your Service” — Along with a number of memorable supporting players, Miles Teller is heartbreakingly effective as a U.S. sergeant returning from his third deployment to Iraq with his limbs intact but a fragile mind and psyche. This is a movie about the horrors of war and the extremely difficult and sometimes insurmountable challenges faced by the young soldiers after the fighting has ended and they’re back home. Drama, R, 109 minutes. H H H H “Wheelman” — Frequent supporting actor Frank Grillo takes the driver’s seat as an ex-con dealing with family issues as he chauffeurs mobsters from crime scenes. This is one of the most gripping and entertaining action mysteries of the year. Thriller, not rated, 82 minutes. H H H ½ More REVIEWS | E15
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Reviews/from E14 hams it up in an energetic, reasonably amusing, hit-and-miss action comedy from writer-director (and “SNL” alum) Taran Killam, who also gives a casually funny performance in the lead role. Comedy action, R, 92 minutes. H H H “Goodbye Christopher Robin” — This film of rough edges and jagged twists tries to straddle the line between a whimsical origins story about the beloved Winnie the Pooh, and a harsh character study about the bear’s creator, A.A. Milne (Domhnall Gleeson), and his wife (Margot Robbie), unlikable adults who are far better at exploiting a child than loving him. Biography, PG, 117 minutes. H H “Breathe” — When an athletic Englishman in the 1950s (Andrew Garfield) contracts polio, his tenacious wife (Claire Foy) refuses to subject him to the home confinement customary at the time. It’s essentially a paint-by-numbers biopic of a very deserving subject, with a few bursts of stylistic flair and a couple of minor surprises at best. Biography, PG-13, 117 minutes. H H H “Brawl in Cell Block 99” — Vince Vaughn turns in a legitimately great performance as a hulking killing machine forced to carry out a hit behind bars in order to save his family. The creatively violent and gruesomely entertaining grindhouse movie has the look and feel of a particularly well-made drive-in flick from the 1970s. Crime action, not rated, 132 minutes. H H H ½ “The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)” — Here’s a new entry to the roster of films featuring quality performances from Adam Sandler. He plays a middle-aged sad sack who craves the approval of his insufferable father (Dustin
Hoffman). Along with Sandler’s successful brother (Ben Stiller) and pathetic sister (Elizabeth Marvel), they’re a ridiculous bunch, which makes for some poignant insights and some smart comedy. Comedy, not rated, 110 minutes. H H H “The Florida Project” — In a sun-dappled but decidedly dark and severely fractured fairy tale, the children of impoverished millennials get themselves into all sorts of trouble in a garishly painted, barely inhabitable, rundown motel outside Orlando. The film does a masterful job of exploring a world rarely explored in movies. Drama, R, 115 minutes. H H H ½ “Marshall” — As the young Thurgood Marshall, a brilliant and passionate civil rights attorney defending an accused rapist in 1940, Chadwick Boseman delivers perhaps his finest work to date — even when the material falters a bit and is more heavy-handed and pound-the-point-home than necessary. Biography, PG-13, 118 minutes. H H H “Spielberg” — An insightful, comprehensive, entertaining and sprawling insider’s look at Steven Spielberg, the boy genius who is now 70 but has never lost his childlike sense of wonder — or his gift for storytelling. Documentary, not rated, 147 minutes. H HHH “Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House” — Liam Neeson gives a tightly controlled and quietly effective performance as the FBI man known as Deep Throat who leaked information about Nixon administration crimes and cover-ups to the press. The paint-by-numbers procedural has the trappings of a taut thriller, but there’s something slow-footed about much of the proceedings. Biography, PG13, 103 minutes. H H ½
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‘Wonderstruck’ needs more magic By RAFER GUZMÁN Newsda
Two stories unfold in two different time frames in “Wonderstruck,” the film version of an illustrated novel by Brian Selznick (“The Invention of Hugo Cabret”). In 1927, a young deaf girl named Rose escapes her imperious father and flees to nearby New York City, where she hopes to be taken back by her mother, a famous actress (Julianne Moore). In 1977, a Minnesota boy named Ben, also deaf, travels to New York as well, hoping to find the father he never knew. Cryptic clues and odd coincidences litter the paths of Rose and Ben, whose journeys mirror each other’s so closely that they magically converge. That, at least, is what “Wonderstruck” is hoping we’ll think. Inventively directed by Todd Haynes (“Carol,” “I’m Not There”) from Selznick’s script, “Wonderstruck” checks all the right boxes for an artfully made children’s movie: narrative symmetry, snippets of poetry, moments of serendipity, well-researched New York history. Unfortunately, most of it feels contrived, and little feels genuinely magical. That’s a shame, because “Wonderstruck” has potential. Few cities brim with excitement like New York, and the filmmakers have chosen two of its best eras. The 1977 sequences, starring a long-haired Oakes Fegley as Ben, are filmed in Kodachrome-style yellows and look impressively authentic, especially Times Square’s scuzzy storefronts
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and the Port Authority’s decrepit interiors. The 1927 story line, starring Millicent Simmonds as Rose, doesn’t feel quite as vivid, partly because the black-andwhite cinematography by Edward Lachman seems gauzy and generic. Haynes, a wildly adventurous director, brings as many visual ideas as he can to this material. Rose’s sequences are silent, which fits both the period and the protagonist; the music, by Carter Burwell, is intentionally on point, with pounded piano chords to match angry faces and accusatory fingers; and New York’s twinkling landscape is clearly a scale model, for reasons that eventually become clear. None of this, though, can compensate for the stiff acting, the stilted dialogue (Selznick wrote the script from his novel) and the film’s disappointing payoff, a revelation so unexpected that it seems almost randomly generated. The title of “Wonderstruck” tells us how to feel, but the movie itself never really gives us a reason. — 1:57. Rated: PG (some scary moments). HH (out of four stars)
OAK HARBOR CINEMAS Nov. 3-9 Thor: Ragnarok (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:20; Sunday-Thursday: 12:30, 3:30, 6:30 Geostorm (PG-13): FridaySaturday: 12:50, 3:50, 6:50, 9:50; Sunday-Wednesday: 12:50, 3:50, 6:50; Thursday: 12:50, 3:50 Only the Brave (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 12:40, 3:40, 6:40, 9:35; Sunday-Thursday: 12:40, 3:40, 6:40 Daddy’s Home 2 (PG-13): Thursday: 7:00 360-279-2226 BLUE FOX DRIVE-IN Oak Harbor Nov. 3-5 Thor: Ragnarok (PG-13) and Guardians of the Galaxy 2 (PG-13): First movie starts at approximately 6 p.m. 360-941-0403
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