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ON STAGE “The Rocky Horror Show” continues this weekend at the Lincoln Theatre in MV PAGE 8
TUNING UP Catch Geoffrey Castle at Cassera Arts Premiers on Friday and Saturday nights
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MOVIE REVIEW “Spectre,” the latest in the 007 series, is perfectly Bond-ish PAGE 14
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YOUR ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND RECREATION GUIDE TO WHAT’S GOING ON IN SKAGIT COUNTY AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS
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Veterans Day....................................... 4 Out & About.....................................5-6 Hot Tickets.......................................... 7 On Stage, Tuning Up........................8-9 Travel................................................. 10 New on DVD..................................... 11 Get Involved...................................... 12 At the Lincoln.................................... 13 Movies..........................................14-15 Music Reviews................................... 15 Cover photo by Brandy Shreve / Skagit Valley Herald
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THIS WEEKENDin the area
ART’S ALIVE
FRIDAY HARBOR FILM FESTIVAL The third annual event will take place Friday through Sunday, Nov. 6-8, at the San Juan Community Theatre. The festival will feature some 30 films highlighting stories of the Pacific Rim, from Chile to Alaska. The opening-night gala will feature a visit from actors Katharine Ross and Sam Elliott, who will receive the Andrew V. McLaglen Lifetime Achievement Award for their outstanding careers in theater, film and television. Tickets, information: 360-298-1939 or fhff.org.
KIDS’ GIANT GARAGE SALE Shop for all things kid-related as young vendors sell their toys, books, games, bikes, sports equipment, clothing and more from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Burlington Parks and Recreation Center, 900 E. Fairhaven Ave., Burlington. Free admission. 360-755-9649 or burling tonwa.gov/recreation.
“Sixth and Pike” Brooke Borcherding
Gary Giovane will be the featured artist at the 31st annual event, which opens with a reception from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Maple Hall, 104 Commercial St., La Conner. Meet Giovane and other invited artists and enjoy music, wine and hors d’oeuvres. The event continues with more music, the open art show and artist demon-
“Cats United” Gary Giovane strations from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7-8. Check out a wide variety of art by dozens of local and regional artists. Participating La Conner merchants will also feature art displays and special events. Free admission. artsalivela conner.com.
FRIENDS OF THE FOREST BENEFIT The annual event will be held from 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Port of Anacortes Transit Shed Event Center on First and Commercial streets. Enjoy music by Fidalgo Swing, dinner, dancing, and silent and live auctions featuring artwork, day trips, goods and services. Tickets: $65, $500 table of eight. Proceeds benefit the group’s forest education and stewardship programs. Tickets available at Watermark Book Company, Friends of the Forest office or at friendsoftheacfl.org. More info: 360-293-3725.
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VETERANS DAY EVENTS IN THE AREA Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11. There are numerous events during the next several days to honor those who have served the United States.
SATURDAY, NOV. 7 VETERANS RECOGNITION CEREMONY: The city of Mount Vernon will hold a Veterans Recognition Ceremony at 10 a.m. in the Mount Baker Middle School Cascade Commons/cafeteria building, 2310 E. Section St., Mount Vernon. Following a complimentary breakfast for veterans and their families at 8:30 a.m., the event will feature a military defense hardware display at 9 a.m. A special program at 10 a.m. will include a welcome from Mayor Jill Boudreau, invocation and benediction by Pastor Ron Deegan, a performance by the Mount Vernon High School Band, color guard from Burlington American Legion Post 91 and recognition of all veterans in attendance. Robert E. Lougee, Disabled American Veteran National Area Supervisor, and Command Sergeant Major Jason Baermann will be the guest speakers. For information, call Richard Sundance, 360-420-4046, or Kirk Duffy, 360-424-1154.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 11
VETERANS DAY PARADE: The 20th annual Burlington Veterans Day Parade will take place at 11 a.m. on Fairhaven Avenue. Enjoy a pancake breakfast from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at the American Legion Hall, 721 E. Fairhaven Ave., and a military display, cookies and coffee from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Burlington Visitor Center, 520 E. Fairhaven Ave. 360-7550994.
VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION: The annual Veterans Day celebration will begin at 11 a.m. at the Port of Anacortes Transit Shed Event Center, 100 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. The event will include local veteran speakers, Town Crier Richard Riddell, music by Skagit Swing and more. Light refreshments will be provided. Free. 360-2991818 or portofanacortes.com.
VETERANS DAY PARADE: The fourth annual Oak Harbor Veterans Day Parade will begin at 11 a.m. in downtown Oak Harbor. 360-675-3755.
VETERANS DAY PROGRAM: The annual Oak Harbor Community Veterans Day program will begin at 11 a.m. at Oak Harbor High School, 950 NW Second Ave., Oak Harbor. The event will feature guest speaker
Capt. Scott T. Farr, USN, Commander, Electronic Attack Wing; performances by the Oak Harbor High School Treble Choir and All-Island Community Band; and the Oak Harbor High School NJROTC Color Guard. Free. 360-929-3928 or oakharbornavy league.org.
VETERANS DAY DINNER: The Anacortes Eagles Club will hold a Veterans Day Dinner at 6 p.m. in the Eagles Club basement at 901 Seventh St., Anacortes. Free turkey dinner with all the trimmings; $8 donation appreciated. Volunteers or donations also appreciated. 360-293-9218.
VETERANS DAY FLAG DISPLAY: The Mount Vernon Lions Club will present a display of U.S. flags to honor past and present military personnel — Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard — on Veterans Day at Lions Park, 501 Freeway Drive, Mount Vernon. Donations will be accepted to support the display. 360-424-1888.
FREE PARK ADMISSION: In recognition of Veterans Day, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will offer free admission to all state parks on Veterans Day. The Discover Pass will not be required to enter state parks, but will be required to access lands managed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Department
of Natural Resources. parks. wa.gov. FREE ENTRANCE TO NATIONAL FOREST: The U.S. Forest Service will recognize Veteran’s Day by waiving fees for visitors to the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Fees will be waived for most dayuse sites in the forest. fs.usda.gov/ mbs.
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OUT & ABOUT ART
paper, collections of mirrors transformed by fire, and SKAGIT ARTISTS ink-soaked paper construcTOGETHER: In conjunction tions address the temporal, with the annual Art’s Alive! peripheral and uncontrolfestival of the arts, a show lable. featuring works by 16 Skagit Vallee looks for unique Artists Together members and exceptional raw matewill open with a reception rial for his geometric and from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. organic wood sculptures 6, and continue from 10 a.m. made from salvaged wood. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 Using his knowledge of a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. woodworking, he seeks to 7-8, at the La Conner Civic bring out the beauty inherGarden Club, 622 S. Second ent in the wood, allowing St., La Conner. lovelacon the wood to have a voice of ner.com/arts-alive. its own. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. ART DEMONSTRATION: to 5 p.m. daily. 360-766-6230 Northwest weaver/conor smithandvallee.com. temporary sculptor Mary Snowden will demonstrate LOCAL ARTIST: Painter her work from noon to 4 Nicolette Harrington is the p.m. Saturday and Sunday, November featured artist in Nov. 7-8, at the Skagit Coun- a show at The Shop, 18623 ty Historical Museum, 501 S. Main St., Conway. A recepFourth St., La Conner. Free tion for Harrington will be with museum admission. $5 held from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturadults, $4 seniors and ages day, Nov. 21. Shop hours are 6-12, $10 families, free for 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday members and ages 5 and through Saturday. 360-391younger. 360-466-3365 or 2691 or theshopconway.com. skagitcounty.net/museum. WEAVERS’ SALE: SALISH SEA ART: “The “Uncommon Threads,” the Salish Sea Art Exhibit: Life Whidbey Weavers Guild’s on the Saanich Peninsula, 12th annual fiber arts sale, B.C.” will be on display from will be held from 10 a.m. to noon to 9 p.m. Friday and 10 7 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6-7, at 6-7, at The Depot Arts and Greenbank Farm, 765 Wonn Community Center, 611 R Road, Greenbank. The sale Ave., Anacortes. Check out will feature a variety of fiber artwork created by artists arts including weaving, spinfrom Anacortes’ sister city, ning, dying, basketry, felting, Sidney, B.C. Free. anacortes knitting and jewelry created artscommission.com. by guild members. whidbey weaversguild.org. ARTISTIC EXPLORATIONS: A show of work GROUP EXHIBITION: by Jasmine Valandani and “Between — A Shared Andrew Vallee is on display Experience” will open with through Nov. 30 at Smith & a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Vallee Gallery, 5742 Gilkey Friday, Nov. 6, and continue Ave., Edison. A reception through Dec. 1 at Scott Milo for the artists will be held Gallery, 420 Commercial from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Ave., Anacortes. The show, Nov. 7. which features work by Valandani presents a 10 artists associated with series of material investiga- Camano Island, explores tions of form and formlessthe artistic links between ness, making and unmakprocess and imagination, ing. Her delicate drawings between daily living and creon silk tissue and found ating art, between love and
AT THE LINCOLN
Castle will perform from 7 to The museum is open from 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday at Cassera Arts Premiers, 106 through Sunday. Admission: First St. 310-691-9391. $7, $5 students and military Skagit with ID, free for members Reads will BILINGUAL MUSEUM and ages 11 and younger. present TOUR: The Museum of 360-466-4288 or laconner “An EveNorthwest Art, 121 S. First quilts.org. ning With St., La Conner, will offer a Joshua Bilingual Spanish ExhibiCONTEMPORARY Davis” at tion Tour at 1:15 p.m. Satur- INDIGENOUS ART: “Not 7:30 p.m. day, Nov. 28. Join educator Vanishing: Contemporary Tuesday, Melody Young for a guided Expressions in Indigenous Nov. 10, at Davis tour and discussion of the Art, 1977-2015” continthe Lincoln museum’s exhibitions. Tours ues through Jan. 3 at the Theatre, 712 S. First are family-friendly and Museum of Northwest Art, St., Mount Vernon. Davis geared for native speakers 121 S. First St., La Conner. will discuss his newest as well as students of the The exhibit examines the book, “Spare Parts: Four language. Free. 360-466-4446 evolution of the ContempoUndocumented Students, or monamuseum.org. rary Native American Arts One Ugly Robot, and the Movement and the works of Battle for the American QUILTS & MORE: Several artists living in the NorthDream.” The book was new exhibits of quilts, wear- west, with emphasis on the selected for the latest Puget Sound and Plateau Skagit Reads countywide still wildly beautiful. Gallery ables and other fiber arts library reading program. hours are noon to 5 p.m. Fri- continue through Dec. 30 at regions. Museum hours are Free. 360-336-8955 or day through Sunday, or by the La Conner Quilt & Tex- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday lincolntheatre.org. appointment. 360-708-4787 tile Museum, 703 S. Second through Saturday, and noon or gallerycygnus.com. St., La Conner: to 5 p.m. Sunday and Monn “Great Lakes Seaway: day. Free. 360-466-4446 or loss, art and community. ARTISTS IN THE HOUSE: War of 1812 International monamuseum.org. The show includes work Fourth Corner Frames & Challenge”: This traveling by Indy Behrendt, jewelry; Gallery will feature a show- exhibition sponsored by the “GRAND COULEE TO Susan Cohen Thompson, case of original work from Great Lakes Seaway Trail GRUNGE: Eight Stories That ceramics, oils, watercolors; its in-house artists opening features 26 quilts, newly Changed The World”: The Marguerite Goff, ceramwith a reception during made but true to 1812-peri- exhibit continues through ics; Janet Hamilton, pastels, the downtown Bellingham od quilting patterns, fabrics Dec. 31 at the Skagit County oils; Liz Hamlin, watercolArt Walk from 6 to 10 p.m. and colors. Interpretive pan- Historical Museum, 501 S. ors; Kathy Hastings, photo Friday, Nov. 6, and continu- els tell each quilt’s “story” Fourth St., La Conner. This encaustics; Lynne Nielsen, ing through Nov. 30, at 311 — some real, some imagined exhibit, on loan from the mixed media; Patricia Resse- W. Holly St., Bellingham. — and its relevance to what Secretary of State’s office, guie, fiber; Jackie Roberts, Check out pastels, acrylics many historians consider focuses on eight key stories book arts, photography; and and mixed media by Laurie America’s second war for that helped put Washington Renate Trapkowski, acrylic Potter; aquatints by Stephen independence. on the global map. $5 adults, mixed media. McMillan; sculptures by n “Illusions & Shadows: $4 seniors and ages 6-12, $10 Gallery hours are 10:30 Shirley Erickson; pottery by Colleen Wise”: Wise’s quilts families. Free for members a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday Linda R Hughes; and phohave a sense of depth that and ages 5 and younger. 360through Saturday or by tography by Sheri Wright. goes beyond the surface. 466-3365 or skagitcounty. appointment. 360-293-6938 Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to Elements seem to float net/museum. or scottmilo.com. 5:30 p.m. Monday through above the surface or recede Saturday. 360-734-1340 or into the depths of the quilt. FESTIVALS PAINTINGS EXPRESS fourthcornerframes.com. She feels compelled to HOLIDAY FESTIVAL AND LOSS: A show of paintings assign a private narrative to MARKET: The Bow Little by Camano Island artist LA CONNER GALLERY every piece, starting with a Market will host the event Michelle Bear will open TOUR: Celebrate Arts Alive! title and story, and building from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. SaturFriday, Nov. 6, and continue with special exhibitions, artist the work from there. day, Nov. 14, at Beau Lodge, through Dec. 24 at Gallery demonstrations, live music n “Best of the Festival 17581 Wood Road, Bow. The Cygnus, 109 Commercial, and more from noon to 7 2015”: The first floor of the Holiday Festival will feature La Conner. A reception for p.m. Friday through Sunday, Gaches Mansion hosts the some 40 local food producBear will be held from 5 Nov. 6-8, at participating blue ribbon quilts, wearables ers and artisans, music, hot to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. galleries in downtown La and fiber art from the 2015 Bear’s paintings are a poiConner, including Aleks Art Quilt & Fiber Arts Festival. cider and holiday cheer. Free admission. 360-724-3333 or gnant expression of loss. Her Studio, Blackfish Gallery, Included are traditional bowlittlemarket.com. grounding is a sense of place, Cassera Arts Premiers and quilts, art quilts, wearable a habitat that’s damaged and Seaside Gallery. Geoffrey Continued on Page E6 arts and fiber arts.
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OUT & ABOUT LECTURES AND TALKS LOCAL RADIO: “Speak Up! Speak Out!,” a halfhour weekly show committed to community, peace, justice and nonviolence issues broadcasts at 5 p.m. Wednesdays and 8 p.m. Sundays on Skagit Valley Community radio station KSVR 91.7 FM (Mount Vernon), KSVU 90.1 FM (Hamilton), KMRE 102.3 FM (Bellingham) and KSJU 91.9 FM (Friday Harbor). speakupspeakoutradio. org. “We Do The Work,” a half-hour weekly radio show dedicated to the well-being of all workers, broadcasts at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays on KSVR 91.7 FM and KSVU 90.1 FM, and at 8:30 a.m. Fridays on KSVU. ksvrwedo thework@gmail.com. INCARCERATION ALTERNATIVES: “Ending the Era
FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK
Nov. 6 6-9pm The Good Stuff Anacortes Oil & Vinegar Bar A.C.M.E. Creative Spaces Classic Style & Co. Burton Jewelers Scott Milo Gallery The Majestic Inn and Spa The Apothecary Spa The Depot Gallery www.anacortesart.com
of Mass Incarceration” will be the topic at the next Fidalgo Democrats meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Irene Morgan of the Restorative Community Coalition will speak about reducing incarceration through alternatives, integrating parolees into the community and national criminal justice reform efforts. Skagit County Sheriff Will Reichardt will speak about our local drug and mental health courts. Free. 360-293-7114. “THE REALLY BIG ONES: Earthquake Hazards of Skagit and Whatcom Counties”: The Skagit County Department of Emergency Management will offer a free presentation at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. Learn about the real impacts of earthquakes in Skagit and Whatcom counties and what you, your family and community can do to prepare. 360-336-8955 or lincoln theatre.org.
MUSIC ACOUSTIC CONCERT: Folk and bluegrass duo “The Quiet American” will present a family-friendly concert at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at the Anacortes Senior Activity Center, 1701 22nd St, Anacortes. Aaron and Nicole Keim provide a journey through traditional Americana gems including banjo breakdowns, bluegrass, ballads and gospel, with a variety of instruments, including ukulele and accordion. Tickets: $10 at the door or weekdays at activity center front desk. 360-2937473 or fidalgoukulele network.com. CHRISTMAS CONCERT: Enjoy a Christmas concert featuring Skagit Valley choirs, musicians and soloists from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, at Maple Hall, 104 Commercial, La Conner. Admission by donation. 360466-4778.
MORE FUN
FILMS WITH FRIENDS: Environmental Film Series: Friends of Skagit Beaches and Trail Tales presents SKAGIT TOPIC: “The free feature-length films Skagit Hydroelectric Project: on issues relevant to our Six Dams and One Genius: Puget Sound/Salish Sea with Dr. Jesse Kennedy III, 2 waters at 7 p.m. Fridays at p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, Skagit the Northwest Educational County Historical Museum, Services District Building, 501 S. Fourth St., La Conner. 1601 R Ave., Anacortes. Hear the story of Seattle Short films made by young City Light’s construction local filmmakers lead off of the Skagit Hydroelectric each screening. Doors open Project, and learn about the at 6:30 p.m. for popcorn, little known driving force drinks and to meet the filmbehind the project, James makers. Free. skagitbeaches. Delmage Ross, from his org. search for gold in the KlonNext up: dike to the creation of the Nov. 6: “ Just Eat It: A first radio station in Seattle Food Waste Story.” After and his search for the elecatching a glimpse of the ment Measurium. Free billions of dollars of good with museum admission: $5 food that is tossed each year adults, $4 seniors and ages in North America, filmmak6-12, $10 families. Free for ers and food lovers Jen and members and ages 5 and Grant pledge to quit grocery younger. 360-466-3365 or shopping cold turkey and skagitcounty.net/museum. survive only on foods that
CHOWDER ON THE CHANNEL AND CRAFT SHOW: The La Conner Kiwanis present Chowder on the Channel and an Arts and Crafts Show on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the La Conner Elementary and Middle schools, 305 N. Sixth St., La Conner. The Arts and Crafts show will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the La Conner Middle School gym. Free MULTICULTURAL NIGHT: admission. Chowder by the ChanLaVenture Middle School nel will take place from 3 will hold its 10th annual to 6 p.m. in the La Conner Multicultural Night at 5:30 p.m. today at 1200 N. LaVen- Elementary School gym. Up to 16 restaurants will feature ture Road, Mount Vernon. their best recipes. Vote for Enjoy an evening of food, your favorite. Admission entertainment and activities from around the world. and samples: $8. 888-6429284 or lovelaconner.com. Performers include the LaVenture Middle School FALL TEA LUNCHEON: Jazz Band, East Indian dancers, Jewish folk dancers, LV 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Stanwood ComMarimba Group, Skagit munity and Senior Center, Square Dancers, Bards of 7430 276th St. NW, StanKeypoynt and more. Free. wood. Enjoy tea, lunch and 360-428-6116. dessert. $10. Reservations LADIES’ NIGHT OUT: The required: 360-629-7403 or stanwoodseniorcenter.org. Mount Vernon Downtown Association will present FRIENDS OF THE FORLadies’ Night Out from EST: The annual Friends of 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today in the Forest Benefit Event will downtown Mount Vernon. be held from 5 to 11 p.m. Special events include a Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Port photo booth, trunk shows, free drawings, special salon of Anacortes Transit Shed Event Center on First and services and coupon disCommercial streets. Enjoy counts at 23 participating music by Fidalgo Swing, businesses. Goodie bags dinner, dancing, and silent containing surprises and and live auctions featuring valuable coupons may be artwork, day trips, goods and purchased now in downservices. Tickets: $65, $500 town businesses. Regular table of eight. Proceeds benbags: $5; Limited Edition efit the group’s forest educaPremium bags: $15. mount tion and stewardship provernondowntown.org. grams. Tickets available at Watermark Book Company, CRAFT FAIR: The BurlFriends of the Forest office ington Edison High School Band Boosters will host the or at friendsoftheacfl.org. More info: 360-293-3725. 25th annual “A Note-Able Affair” Craft Fair from 8:30 TULIP FEST POSTER a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Burlington Edison High UNVEILING: The Skagit Valley 2016 Tulip Festival School, 301 N. Burlington Poster Unveiling will be held Blvd., Burlington. Look at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. for a wide variety of handcrafted gifts and other items. 12, at Skagit Valley Gardens, 360-757-4074. 18923 Peter Johnson Road, would otherwise be thrown away. Nov. 20: “Mission Blue”: Part oceanic road trip, part biography, part action adventure story, the film weaves legendary oceanographer Sylvia Earle’s personal history with the passion that consumes her today — creating a global parks system for the ocean.
Mount Vernon. 360-428-5959 or tulipfestival.org. HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR: Skagit Regional Health’s Holiday Craft Fair will be held from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Nov. 12-13, in the main hallway near the north entrance to the hospital at 1415 E. Kincaid St., Mount Vernon. Check out a variety of arts, crafts, collectibles and delicious treats. 360-428-2189 or bcarter@skagitvalley hospital.org. ADULT SHOW & TELL: Join personal historian Teru Lundsten for an event sure to evoke memories, laughter and tears from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at the Anacortes Center for Happiness, 619 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Bring a photo, letter, family heirloom or artifact and share its story. Or just come and listen. Free. 360-464-2229 or anacortescenterfor happiness.org. PEARLS FOR MY GIRLS: Luncheon and purse auction, 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, The Skagit Lodge and Casino, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. Silent and live auctions, mystery purse table and more. $25, proceeds benefit the North Puget Cancer Center, hosted by the PeaceHealth United General Auxiliary in memory of Charlene Ovenell. 360724-3075 or mmcilmoyle@ gmail.com. MODEL RAILROAD DISPLAY: The Whatcom-Skagit Model Railroad Club will host an open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at 1469 Silver Run Lane, Alger. Check out the club’s large, permanent HO- and N-scale indoor railroad layouts. Admission is by donation to maintain and expand the layouts. whatcomskagit mrc.org.
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3000 or showboxonline.com. 106.1 KISS FM FALL BALL: featuring Demi Lovato, Andy Grammer, R City, Omi and Daya: Nov. 14, WAMU Theater, Seattle. 800-7453000 or ticketmaster.com. EMANCIPATOR ENSEMBLE: Nov. 14, The Showbox, Seattle. 800745-3000 or showboxonline.com. THE CULT, PRIMAL SCREAM: Nov. 14, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. DECK THE HALL BALL 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. Death Cab For Cutie, Cage The Elephant (pictured), Twenty One com. LUCERO: Nov. 17, The Showbox, Pilots, Walk The Moon, Alabama Seattle. 800-745-3000 or show Shakes, Nathaniel Rateliff & The boxonline.com. Night Sweats, X Ambassadors: LEO KOTTKE: Nov. 17-19, DimiDec. 8, KeyArena, Seattle. 800- triou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441745-3000 or livenation.com. 9729 or jazzalley.com. DESAPARECIDOS: Nov. 18, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 showboxonline.com. or showboxonline.com. WAKA FLOCKA FLAME: Nov. 12, MODERN BASEBALL: Nov. 18, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745Neumos, Seattle. 800-745-3000 3000 or showboxonline.com. or showboxonline.com. KEIKO MATSUI: Nov. 12-115, MISFITS: Nov. 18, Showbox Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206- SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or 441-9729 or jazzalley.com. showboxonline.com. YELLOWCARD, NEW FOUND CHANCE THE RAPPER: Nov. 19, GLORY: Nov. 13, The Showbox, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 877Seattle. 800-745-3000 or show 784-4849 or livenation.com. boxonline.com. NIKKI LANE: Nov. 19, Neumos, STURGILL SIMPSON: Nov. 13, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or show Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745- boxonline.com.
KATE DAVIS: Nov. 19, Barboza, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or live nation.com. ROBERT DELONG: Nov. 20, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com. TAJ MAHAL TRIO: Nov. 20-22, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206441-9729 or jazzalley.com. KARL DENSON’S TINY UNIVERSE, NICKI BLUHM AND THE GRAMBLERS: Nov. 21, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com. PUBLIC IMAGE LTD/P.I.L.: Nov. 23, The Showbox, Seattle. 800745-3000 or showboxonline.com. MINUS THE BEAR: Nov. 24, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com. RAC, BIG DATA: Nov. 24, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com. TAJ MAHAL TRIO: Nov. 24-25, 27-29, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazz alley.com. TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA: Nov. 28, KeyArena, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com. REFUSED: Nov. 28, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com. JOJO: Nov. 29, Neumos, Seattle.
800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com. DOM KENNEDY: Dec. 2, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com. DRAGON SMOKE: Dec. 2, Neumos, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com. PUSCIFER, LUCHAFER: Dec. 3, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 877784-4849 or livenation.com. KAMELOT: Dec. 3, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or show boxonline.com. TRAVI$ SCOTT: Dec. 3, Showbox, SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com. THE CHAINSMOKERS: Dec. 4, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-7453000 or showboxonline.com. ODESZA: Dec. 5-7, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 877-784-4849 or livenation.com. THE DANDY WARHOLS: Dec. 9, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-7453000 or showboxonline.com. AVERAGE WHITE BAND: Dec. 10-13, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazz alley.com. n For complete listings, visit goskagit.com and click on “Entertainment.”
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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area November 5-12
TUNING UP Playing at area venues November 5-11
Thursday.5
THURSDAY.5
MUSIC
FRIDAY-SATURDAY.6-7
Jazz Night At The Lincoln: 7 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. Four groups from the awardwinning program at Mount Vernon High School, plus special guest Dr. Nat Wickham from the University of Northern Colorado. $6-$10. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.
“THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW” Theater Arts Guild: 8 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $12.50-$25. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.
THEATER
Queens Bluegrass: 6 to 8 p.m., The Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-9822649.
Open Mic & Jam: 8 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. No cover. 425-737-5144 or 360-6296500.
“The Rocky Horror Show” (musical): Theater Arts Guild: 8 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $12.50-$25. 360-336-8955 or lincoln theatre.org.
Tango Alpha Tango, Fauna Shade, The Pro-Nouns: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $6.
“The Lion in Winter”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.
SATURDAY.7 JIM BASNIGHT BAND 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-766-6330.
Paul Klein (jazz, blues): 5 to 7 p.m., Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 321 Front St., Lynden. No cover. 360-354-3600 or jansenartcenter.org.
PUPPETRY
“The Reluctant Dragon”: Tears of Joy Theatre, 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave., Langley. $15, $10 ages 12 and younger. 360-221-8268 or wicaonline.org.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY.6-7
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GEOFFREY CASTLE 7 to 9 p.m., Cassera Arts Premiers, 106 First St., La Conner. Free admission.
FRIDAY.6
OPERA
“Hansel and Gretel”: Skagit Opera, 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $26-$59. Opening Night Gala Dinner: 5:30 p.m. $75. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall. org.
Waylon Johnson (clockwise from lower left), Riff Raff; Y’honaton Frakes, Dr. Frank-n-Furter; Erika Hansen, Magenta; and Torie Giesen, Columbia
Saturday.7
Friday Swing, with Duane Melcher and Ken Vanderhyde (’30s, ’40s & ’50s classic tunes): 7 to 9 p.m., North Cove Coffee, 1130 S. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. No cover. 360-707-2683.
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THEATER
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Thursday.12
THEATER
THEATER
“The Lion in Winter”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.
“The Lion in Winter”: 2:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-679-2237 or whid beyplayhouse.com.
MUSIC
MUSIC
“Night in Vienna”: North Cascade Chamber Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden. $15. 360354-3600 or jansenartcenter.org.
The Ancient Wild: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $5. 360-445-3000.
Larry Murante: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360399-1805.
Friday.6
“The Rocky Horror Show” (musical): Theater Arts Guild, 8 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $12.50-$25. 360-336-8955 or lincoln theatre.org.
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Jazz at the Library: Market Street Dixieland Jazz Band, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Free. 360-293-1910, ext. 21.
OPERA
“Hansel and Gretel”: Skagit Opera, 3 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $25-$59. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.
“The Lion in Winter”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-679-2237 or whid beyplayhouse.com.
MUSIC
Jansen Jazz Band: 7:30 to 10 p.m., Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden. $10. 360-354-3600 or jansenartcenter.org.
Linda Waterfall, Orville Johnson, Mark Graham (Kings of Mongrel Folk): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $15. 360-4453000.
Geoffrey Castle: 7 to 9 p.m., Cassera Arts Premiers, 106 First St., La Conner. Wine bar available. Free admission. 310-691-9391.
Radio 80 (pop, new wave): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover. 877-275-2448.
The Alkis: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Desperate Measures: 8:30 Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake 513 S. First St., La Conner. Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, 360-399-1805. Mount Vernon. 360-422-6411.
Heather Keizur and Steve Christofferson: 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-5881720.
Queens Bluegrass: 6 to 8 p.m., The Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-982-2649. Spirit Caravan, Elder, MOS Generator: 9:30 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $13-$15. 360778-1067.
Acoustic night with J.P. Falcon and guests: 8 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-766-6330. Country Jim: 7 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. 360-848-8882.
SATURDAY.7 Jill Newman (blues): 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-445-3000. Troy Fair Band: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360422-6411.
Radio 80 (pop, new wave): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover. 877275-2448. Joe Cook Band: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-755-3956.
SUNDAY.8 Bow Diddlers: 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-766-6266.
Geoffrey Castle: 7 to 9 p.m., Cassera Arts Premiers, 106 First St., La Conner. Wine bar available. Free admission. 310-691-9391. Bailey Martinet and Chantel Pedicone: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805.
MONDAY.9 Gary B’s Church of Blues: Jam night, 6 to 10 p.m., Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360-445-4733.
Cheatahs: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $7. 360-778-1067.
The Clouds: 8:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-766-6266. Jessica Lynne & The Cousins (country): 9 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. $5. 425-737-5144 or 360-629-6500.
Jim Basnight Band: 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-7666330.
WEDNESDAY.11 “Jammin’ at Jansen”: Open Studio The Duntons: 6 p.m., Rockfish Jazz Jam, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Jansen Art Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., AnaCenter Piano Lounge, 321 Front cortes. 360-588-1720. St., Lynden. $5, free for JAC members. 360-354-3600.
E8 Thursday, November 5, 2015
ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area November 5-12
TUNING UP Playing at area venues November 5-11
Thursday.5
THURSDAY.5
MUSIC
FRIDAY-SATURDAY.6-7
Jazz Night At The Lincoln: 7 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. Four groups from the awardwinning program at Mount Vernon High School, plus special guest Dr. Nat Wickham from the University of Northern Colorado. $6-$10. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.
“THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW” Theater Arts Guild: 8 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $12.50-$25. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.
THEATER
Queens Bluegrass: 6 to 8 p.m., The Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-9822649.
Open Mic & Jam: 8 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. No cover. 425-737-5144 or 360-6296500.
“The Rocky Horror Show” (musical): Theater Arts Guild: 8 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $12.50-$25. 360-336-8955 or lincoln theatre.org.
Tango Alpha Tango, Fauna Shade, The Pro-Nouns: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $6.
“The Lion in Winter”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.
SATURDAY.7 JIM BASNIGHT BAND 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-766-6330.
Paul Klein (jazz, blues): 5 to 7 p.m., Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 321 Front St., Lynden. No cover. 360-354-3600 or jansenartcenter.org.
PUPPETRY
“The Reluctant Dragon”: Tears of Joy Theatre, 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave., Langley. $15, $10 ages 12 and younger. 360-221-8268 or wicaonline.org.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY.6-7
Ernie Sapiro photo
GEOFFREY CASTLE 7 to 9 p.m., Cassera Arts Premiers, 106 First St., La Conner. Free admission.
FRIDAY.6
OPERA
“Hansel and Gretel”: Skagit Opera, 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $26-$59. Opening Night Gala Dinner: 5:30 p.m. $75. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall. org.
Waylon Johnson (clockwise from lower left), Riff Raff; Y’honaton Frakes, Dr. Frank-n-Furter; Erika Hansen, Magenta; and Torie Giesen, Columbia
Saturday.7
Friday Swing, with Duane Melcher and Ken Vanderhyde (’30s, ’40s & ’50s classic tunes): 7 to 9 p.m., North Cove Coffee, 1130 S. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. No cover. 360-707-2683.
Craig Parrish / Skagit Valley Herald
THEATER
Sunday.8
Thursday.12
THEATER
THEATER
“The Lion in Winter”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.
“The Lion in Winter”: 2:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-679-2237 or whid beyplayhouse.com.
MUSIC
MUSIC
“Night in Vienna”: North Cascade Chamber Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden. $15. 360354-3600 or jansenartcenter.org.
The Ancient Wild: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $5. 360-445-3000.
Larry Murante: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360399-1805.
Friday.6
“The Rocky Horror Show” (musical): Theater Arts Guild, 8 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $12.50-$25. 360-336-8955 or lincoln theatre.org.
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Jazz at the Library: Market Street Dixieland Jazz Band, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Free. 360-293-1910, ext. 21.
OPERA
“Hansel and Gretel”: Skagit Opera, 3 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $25-$59. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.
“The Lion in Winter”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-679-2237 or whid beyplayhouse.com.
MUSIC
Jansen Jazz Band: 7:30 to 10 p.m., Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden. $10. 360-354-3600 or jansenartcenter.org.
Linda Waterfall, Orville Johnson, Mark Graham (Kings of Mongrel Folk): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $15. 360-4453000.
Geoffrey Castle: 7 to 9 p.m., Cassera Arts Premiers, 106 First St., La Conner. Wine bar available. Free admission. 310-691-9391.
Radio 80 (pop, new wave): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover. 877-275-2448.
The Alkis: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Desperate Measures: 8:30 Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake 513 S. First St., La Conner. Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, 360-399-1805. Mount Vernon. 360-422-6411.
Heather Keizur and Steve Christofferson: 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-5881720.
Queens Bluegrass: 6 to 8 p.m., The Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-982-2649. Spirit Caravan, Elder, MOS Generator: 9:30 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $13-$15. 360778-1067.
Acoustic night with J.P. Falcon and guests: 8 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-766-6330. Country Jim: 7 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. 360-848-8882.
SATURDAY.7 Jill Newman (blues): 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-445-3000. Troy Fair Band: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360422-6411.
Radio 80 (pop, new wave): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover. 877275-2448. Joe Cook Band: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-755-3956.
SUNDAY.8 Bow Diddlers: 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-766-6266.
Geoffrey Castle: 7 to 9 p.m., Cassera Arts Premiers, 106 First St., La Conner. Wine bar available. Free admission. 310-691-9391. Bailey Martinet and Chantel Pedicone: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805.
MONDAY.9 Gary B’s Church of Blues: Jam night, 6 to 10 p.m., Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360-445-4733.
Cheatahs: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $7. 360-778-1067.
The Clouds: 8:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-766-6266. Jessica Lynne & The Cousins (country): 9 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. $5. 425-737-5144 or 360-629-6500.
Jim Basnight Band: 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-7666330.
WEDNESDAY.11 “Jammin’ at Jansen”: Open Studio The Duntons: 6 p.m., Rockfish Jazz Jam, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Jansen Art Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., AnaCenter Piano Lounge, 321 Front cortes. 360-588-1720. St., Lynden. $5, free for JAC members. 360-354-3600.
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TRAVEL FAMILY TRAVEL FIVE
Explore patriots’ sacrifices at military museums into the life of a Marine in action. The 120,000-squarefoot museum’s design Our nation’s veteran and evokes the image of the military museums provide Marines raising the U.S. flag a window into an important on Iwo Jima during World aspect of our collective his- War II. Inside, experience tory. Here are five places the sights and sounds of where you and your family Marine life via exhibits can learn about the lives, of some 60,000 uniforms, experiences and resources weapons, vehicles, medals, available to those who flags, aircraft, works of art serve: and other artifacts. Stroll 1. The National Museum through the adjacent Semof the Marine Corps, Quan- per Fidelis Memorial Park, tico, Virginia. Top-notch where more than a mile of technology and interactive paved pathway provides exhibits combine to proeasy access to a series of vide families with insight memorials to the Always Faithful. usmcmuseum.com 2. National Veterans Art Museum, Chicago. Dedicated to creating meaningful and transformative learning experiences, this innovative museum began as the result of a touring exhibit crafted by Vietnam veterans in 1981. The response was so significant that a permanent site was donated by the city of Chicago. Today, the collection includes work from some 255 veteran artists, offering perspectives through paintings, photography, sculpture, AURELIO MARTINEZ poetry and music. nvam.org 3. National Naval AviaMUSIC FROM HONDURAS tion Museum, Pensacola, JANUARY 30 Florida. Pitch and roll. Practice high-performance FAMILY CONCERT turns and vertical climbs. SKAGIT SYMPHONY Imagine taking off from an aircraft carrier and flying JANUARY 31 high above the Iraqi desert. It’s all possible during a TURTLE ISLAND QUARTET visit to this Department of FEBRUARY 12 Navy-sponsored museum where motion-based simulators and 3-D rides provide thrills for would-be mcintyrehall.org aviators. By LYNN O’ROURKE HAYES The Dallas Morning News
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Naval Air Station Pensacola is home to the Blue Angels and the museum showcases approximately 150 aircraft representing Navy (and Blue Angels), Marine Corps and Coast Guard history within 350,000 square feet on 37 acres. Admission is free. navalaviationmuseum.org 4. The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Dayton, Ohio. The region’s rich aviation history includes the Wright brothers and the world’s largest military aviation museum at WrightPatterson Air Force Base. Expect about 360 aerospace vehicles, including the B-2 stealth bomber, missiles and fighters as well as thousands of artifacts on some 17 acres of indoor exhibit space. Guests 12 and older can take behind-the-scenes tours to discover how aircraft are readied for display in the museum. Scavenger hunts and other familyfocused interactive options are available. national museum.af.mil 5. National World War II Museum, New Orleans. Learn the secrets of military code cracking in a family workshop, explore changing exhibits and multimedia programs as you learn about America’s World War II experience. Spend time learning via scavenger hunts, games and a visit inside a Sherman tank during the museum’s Family Overnight experience. nationalww2 museum.org n Lynn O’Rourke Hayes is the editor of FamilyTravel. com. Email her at lohayes@ familytravel.com.
Local travel PACK SMART WITH AAA: 11 a.m.
Saturday, Nov. 7, AAA Washington Mount Vernon office, 1600 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. RSVP: 360-848-2090. HURTIGUTEN CRUISES: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, AAA Washington Mount Vernon office, 1600 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. Learn about Hurtigruten’s journeys to the Norway fjords, Iceland, Greenland and Antarctica. RSVP: 360-848-2090.
Christmas Festival at the Washington State Fair Events Center in Puyallup. Transformed into a Victorian village, it features old-fashioned streets lined with some 500 Victorian stores, all tended by shopkeepers in Victorian attire. Enjoy holiday entertainment while shopping for crafts, gourmet food, wine and treats. $67-$69. Register by Nov. 25.
“THE SPIRIT OF THE COAST JOURNEY”: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Videographer Don Jonasson offers a video presentation of a canoe journey to find the spirit of the British Columbia coast and to connect with the First Nations Peoples. Free. 360-2931910, ext. 21, or library.cityofanacortes. org.
ESCORTED TOURS: The Whatcom County Tour Program offers a variety of day trips and longer tours, with most trips departing from and returning to the Bellingham Senior Activity Center, 315 Halleck St., Bellingham. For information or to register: 360-733-4030, ext. 1015, or wccoa.org/index.php/Tours. Future extended trips include a cruise through Alaska’s Inside Passage, a scenic rail tour of British Columbia hot springs and the Rockies, a fall trip to Ireland, a tour of Martha’s Vineyard and the Eastern Seaboard, and a visit to New Mexico’s annual Balloon Fiesta.
“SHANGHAI: YESTERDAY & TODAY”: 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Local author Alex Kuo discusses his novel “shanghai.shanghai.shanghai” exploring the people and culture of foreign-occupied Shanghai of 1939, state-occupied 1989 and self-occupied present. Free. 360-293-1910, ext. 21, or library.cityofanacortes.org.
ESCORTED TOURS: The Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St., has several 2016 international trips planned: Tropical Costa Rica, Feb. 29-March 8; a European River Cruise, Budapest to Amsterdam, Oct. 12-27; and Hawaii, Nov. 12-19. For information, contact Pat at pgardner@oakharbor.org or 360-2794582.
“A TASTE OF TANZANIA”: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Gabe Martin will present a travel adventure to Dubai and Tanzania, as well as a climb up Mount Kilimanjaro. Free. 360-2931910, ext. 21, or library.cityofanacortes. org. 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 360336-6215. Next up: “Sam! Bam! Alakazam!”: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6. Visit the Seattle Art Museum to see “Intimate Impressionism from the National Gallery of Art,” featuring jewels of French Impressionist paintings. Then enjoy a nohost lunch in downtown Bellevue before a visit to the Bellevue Arts Museum. $93, $74 seniors. Victorian Country Christmas: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2. Visit the 28th annual Victorian Country
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 passport applications from noon to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays and 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. Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St., Oak Harbor, accepts passport applications, by appointment, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday. 360-279-4580.
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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK “Inside Out”: Smart Aniston stars. writing and the deeper ele“Empire: Season 1”: TV Upcoming ments fill “Inside Out” with series about the behindmovie releases emotion. This is particularly the-scenes workings in the Following is a partial true when memories of the music industry. Taraji P. schedule of coming movyoung girl as a child and Henson stars. ies on DVD. Release her family are shown. It will “A LEGO Brickumendates are subject to evoke core memories for a tary”: First official docuchange: lot of people. mentary about the world of NOV. 10 Be warned. There is an the LEGO brick. Trainwreck emotional moment with “Elf: Buddy’s Musical Terminator Genisys Riley’s imaginary friend, Christmas”: Elf rekindles Mr. Holmes Bing Bong, who is brought spirit of Christmas in New Selfless lovingly to life through York. the voice work of Richard “Black Sails: The ComNOV. 17 The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Kind. Be prepared to have plete Second Season”: We Are Your Friends a conversation with young Cable series dealing with moviegoers after seeing the the efforts of the Walrus NOV. 24 movie. crew to find a treasure. Ricki and the Flash That’s the only concern “Masterpiece: WorrickShaun the Sheep Movie with “Inside Out,” Pixar’s er: The Complete Series”: American Ultra latest successful blend of Bill Nighy stars in three DEC. 1 fun elements for kids and films about a longtime MI5 Amy smarts for adults. If you officer. 90 Minutes in Heaven have mixed emotions about “The Golden Cane WarMistress America seeing “Inside Out,” don’t rior”: Two students search n Tribune News Service feel any fear. It’s a joy to for the Golden Cane relic. watch. “Caillou: Caillou’s “The End of the Tour”: Christmas”: Includes 12 Movie characters can come holiday tales. across as two-dimensional when given too “Doc McStuffins: Pet Vet”: Includes many smart things to say and it sounds five pet-themed episodes of the Disney like scripted banter. But the words in “The series. End of the Tour” resonate with a truth that “Christmas Trade”: Mystery toy causes makes them compelling. These are two son, dad to switch bodies. people who just don’t have lines, but have “The Story of Women and Power”: Hissomething to say. torian Amanda Vickery looks at the battle Jason Segel’s career is built on goofy for women’s rights in England. comedy, but this film finally tests him as an “I Love Lucy: The Complete Series”: actor. He not only delivers David Foster Includes 180 episodes of the program conWallace’s wonderful words with an ease, he sidered one of the best TV comedies of all even makes quiet very powerful. With one time. look, Segel can show the confusion, con“In Their Own Words: Muhammad Ali”: cern or contempt Wallace is feeling. Examination of the famed boxer’s life. “Vacation”: If there was a 10th circle in “Shelby”: Stray pup helps a young aspirDante’s vision of Hell it would be reserved ing magician. for movies like “Vacation.” “Getting On: The Complete Second Not only does the film feature a script Season”: Staff works with female patients that has less life than roadkill, a pacing in an extended wing of a rundown hospital. that makes Los Angeles traffic look like “Californication: The Complete the Indy 500 and as much humor as a mass Series”: David Duchovny stars in this funeral of orphans, nuns and kittens, it cable series about an author dealing with smears the good name of the 1983 Chevy writer’s block. Chase comedy, “National Lampoon’s Vaca“Paulo Coelho’s Best Story”: Look at tion.” one of the world’s most influential writers. If “Vacation” was a road trip, the most “Matt Shepard is a Friend of Mine”: humane thing would be to slam into the Documentary about the gay young man first giant tree and end the agony. who was tortured and murdered in 1998. “Best of Enemies”: Gore Vidal and Wil“Some Kind of Hate”: Young man sumliam F. Buckley Jr. debate politics on live mons dead teen to help him get revenge. TV in 1968. “Tiger House”: Gymnast tries to get her “She’s Funny That Way”: Cast and life back after a career-ending injury. crew of a Broadway production deal with interconnected relationships. Jennifer n Rick Bentley, The Fresno Bee
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E12 - Thursday, November 5, 2015
GET INVOLVED ART ART COMMISSION MEETING: The Mount Vernon Arts Commission will meet at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, in the conference room at Hillcrest Park, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. 360-3366215. CALL TO COLLECTORS: The Anacortes Museum, 1305 Eighth St., Anacortes, invites local collectors to participate in its “Anacortes Presents” program by putting their treasures on display. Exhibits usually run about three months. 360-293-1915.
AUDITIONS “MOON OVER BUFFALO”: Auditions will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday, Nov. 8-9, at the Whidbey Playhouse Star Studio, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. Parts are available for four men and four women. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the play. Scripts are available for checkout at the Playhouse office. The comedy will run Feb. 5-21. 360-679-2237 or whid beyplayhouse.com. “MARY POPPINS”: Auditions for Theater Arts Guild’s production of “Mary Poppins” will be held Nov. 17-18 at Mount Baker Middle School cafeteria (information and sign up at theaterarts guild.org/auditions). 360-421-4173 or cglenord@gmail.com.
DANCE FOLK DANCING: SkagitAnacortes Folk Dancers meets most Tuesdays at the Bayview Civic Hall, 12615 C St. in Bayview, Skagit County. 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. The first session is free, $3 thereafter. All are welcome. No partners needed. For information, contact Gary or Ginny at 360-766-6866.
information, contact Gisela at 360- a Shelter Bay resident. 360-770424-5696. 7354. CLOG DANCING FOR BEGINNERS: Free lesson from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by regular clog dancing from 11 a.m. to noon Thursdays, at the 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 360-4244608. SQUARE DANCE: 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $5. 360-445-3000.
MUSIC BARBERSHOP HARMONY: Attend a free, no-commitment rehearsal of the An-O-Chords, four-part barbershop harmony group. No experience necessary, no auditions required. Learn by rote, you don’t have to read music. Ages 12 and up welcome. Drop in any Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Northwest Educational Service Building, 1601 R Ave., Anacortes. Rides available. Bob Lundquist, 360-941-5733 or svenbob@cheer ful.com. CALL FOR MUSICIANS: 5b’s Bakery, 45597 Main St., Concrete, is looking for musicians to perform easy-listening acoustic music from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during Sunday Brunch. In exchange, musicians will receive audience contributions and a meal. 360-853-8700 or email info@5bsbakery.com. TIME FOR FIDDLERS: The Washington Old Time Fiddlers play acoustic old time music 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 3 to 5 p.m. every Monday (except 2 to 4 p.m. the first Monday each month) at THURSDAY DANCE: Dance to the Shelter Bay Clubhouse, 1000 The Skippers from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays at Hillcrest Lodge, 1717 Shoshone Drive, La Conner. New S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. For members welcome. No need to be
restore native riparian plants in the Skagit and Samish watersheds. These plants provide shade and LOVE TO SING? Join the cover for salmon and leaf litter women of Harmony Northwest for aquatic insects, which in turn Chorus from 6:30 to 9 p.m. every provide food for salmon. These Monday at the Mount Vernon riparian zones also improve water Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland quality by controlling erosion and Ave. Seeking women who like to filtering pollutants. All planting sing a cappella music. All skill lev- events take place from 10 a.m. to 1 els welcome. p.m. Saturdays. 360-336-0172, ext. 304, or education@skagitfisheries. ANACORTES OPEN MIC: 9:30 org. Next up: p.m. Thursdays, Brown Lantern Nov. 7: Planting at Colony Ale House, 412 Commercial Ave., Creek, near Alger. Anacortes. 360-293-2544. Nov. 14: Planting at Skagit River at Dalles Bridge, near ConOPEN MIC: Jam Night: 9 p.m. to crete. 12:30 a.m. Thursdays, Conway Pub Nov. 21: Planting at Iron & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. Mountain Ranch, Concrete. 360-445-4733. SKAGIT VALLEY BOOT CAMP: 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and WednesRECREATION days, through Dec. 16, at the BurlFREE PARK ADMISSION: In ington Parks and Recreation Cenhonor of Veterans Day, the Washter, 900 E. Fairhaven Ave., Burlington State Parks and Recreington. The boot camp, for ages 18 ation Commission will offer free and older, includes strength and admission to all state parks on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The Discover core training, body weight exercises, plyometrics, HIIT intervals, Pass will not be required to enter state parks, but will be required to cardio conditioning and circuits. access lands managed by the Wash- Sign up for the 16-class option for $112; eight-class punch card, $64; ington Department of Fish and drop in, $10 per class. PreregistraWildlife and the Department of tion required: 360-755-9649 or Natural Resources. parks.wa.gov. The U.S. Forest Service will rec- burlingtonwa.gov/recreation. ognize Veterans Day by waiving FRIENDS OF THE FOREST fees for visitors to the Mt. BakerHIKES: Join the Friends of the Snoqualmie National Forest on Forest for scenic hikes in the forWednesday, Nov. 11. Fees will be est lands around Anacortes. Dress waived at most day-use sites on for the weather and wear sturdy the forest. www.fs.usda.gov/mbs. shoes. No pets. Free. 360-293-3725 SALMON ON THE NOOKSACK: or friendsoftheacfl.org. Next up: Senior/Adult Hike: Heart Lake Join aquatic biologist Brady Green to explore the salmon-rich Old Growth: 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Nov. 13. Meet at the base of waters of the Nooksack River Mount Erie on Ray Auld Drive. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Check out the best remaining Nov. 7, at the Glacier Public stand of Puget Sound lowland old Service Center, 10091 Mt. Baker growth forest. Highway, Glacier. Step into waders and slip into the cool river “TIGER TROT”: Burlingtonwaters to look for salmon and their redds as you learn about the Edison NJROTC Tiger Company will host a 5K Fun Run and Panfish species that call this watershed home. Boots and waders will cake Feed at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at American Legion Post be available to borrow. $95. 36091, 721 E. Fairhaven Ave., Burling854-2599 or ncascades.org. ton. Runners ages 12 and younger start at 7:30 a.m., followed by 5K SALMON HABITAT RESTOrunners at 8 a.m. Breakfast begins RATION: Join Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group to help at 8 a.m. All kids receive a ribbon;
top three runners receive a medal. Costumes and blue and gold spirit wear are encouraged. Jogging strollers welcome. Registration: $25 with T-shirt, $15 no shirt, free for ages 12 and younger. Breakfast by donation. Vets eat free. Proceeds benefit NJROTC cadets scholarships. Register at classy. org/behsnjrotc.
WORKSHOPS PHOTO WORKSHOP: THink Studios will host “Ready, Set, Go!,” a three-day photography workshop, from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, and 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 1010 Fifth St., Suite 320, Anacortes. Beginners to intermediate photographers will learn advanced photography skills including cameras and exposure, field experience and post production techniques. 360707-8768 or thinkstudios.net. UKULELE STRUMMING WORKSHOP: 3 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, Anacortes Senior Activity Center, 1701 22nd St, Anacortes. Learn Aaron Keim’s “Three Favorite Strums” for ukulele players, advanced beginners and up. $25. 360-293-7473 or fidalgo ukulelenetwork.com. BELLY DANCE WORKSHOP: Enjoy an introduction to traditional dances from Tunisia, Morocco and the Middle East from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at the Anacortes Center for Happiness, 619 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Wear comfortable, ample clothing, such as yoga pants or a long skirt, and a long scarf to attach over your hips. $20. 360-464-2229 or anacortescenterforhappiness.org. GRATITUDE MANDALA WORKSHOP: 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, Anacortes Center for Happiness, 619 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Create your own Gratitude Mandala using a combination of collage and creativity. $35, includes all materials. Optional: Bring a photograph or poem to place at the center of your mandala. 360464-2229 or anacortescenter forhappiness.org.
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Thursday, November 5, 2015 - E13
AT THE LINCOLN
DINING GUIDE
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career blossomed into a full-blown feature that remains unique in the his7 p.m. today, Nov. 5 tory of animation. The 75th anniversary will include a The jazz bands are special bonus featurette directed by Jacob Scheer that will precede the feaand Matt Frost. Enjoy the music of Nestico, Ellington, ture, which will entail an Miles Davis, Marvin Fisher, exclusive introduction and performance by the PhilaCount Basie, plus special delphia Orchestra, led by guest Dr. Nat Wickham Yannick Nzet-Sguin. from the University of $16 adults; $14 seniors; Northern Colorado. $6-$10. $12 students and children plus applicable fees. Lin‘The Rocky coln members receive $2 Horror Show’ off per ticket.
8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Nov. 6-7
Theater Arts Guild presents Richard O’Brien’s “The Rocky Horror Show,” the campy, humorous tribute to the science fiction horror B movies of the late 1940s through to the early 1970s. The musical tells the story of a newly engaged couple getting caught in a storm and coming to the home of a mad transvestite scientist unveiling his new creation, a muscle man named Rocky. Parental discretion advised. Reserved tickets: $12.50, $17.50 and $25.
NT Live: ‘Hamlet’ 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8
Academy Award nominee Benedict Cumberbatch (BBC’s “Sherlock,” “The Imitation Game”) takes on the title role of Shakespeare’s great tragedy. Tickets: $16 adults, $14 seniors, $12 students and children, with $2 off for Lincoln members.
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E14 - Thursday, November 5, 2015
MOVIES REVIEW
MINI-REVIEWS Compiled from news services. Ratings are one to four stars.
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Daniel Craig stars as James Bond in “Spectre.”
‘Spectre’ is big, loud and perfectly Bond-ish In the meeting, Bond is spotted by Oberhauser (Christoph Waltz), one of the group’s leaders. Turns out Bond and “Spectre” is everything one might Oberhauser have a history on many levexpect — good and not so good — from els. Oberhauser recounts, with a degree a James Bond movie. of icy glee that Waltz does so well, that It’s big, loud and brash, rife with he is responsible for many of the setexplosions and multilayered drama, and backs and tragedies Bond has endured, an underlying historical context that both personally and professionally. clarifies much of the 007’s sordid and In another dazzling sequence, Bond colorful past. is able to escape Spectre’s clutches for That Bond’s history is woven into the time being, but not before destroythe story as a whole is intriguing. Daniel ing a prized weaponized car, one of the Craig, who embodies the definition of recent toys put together by a team led the term “steely,” at least in this franby Q (Ben Whishaw) back at headquarchise, combines the usual mix of stoters. icism and athletic bravado in his fourth That’s only one of Bond’s problems role as Bond. at the home office of the Centre for Following a spectacular opening National Security, where the new man sequence during a unsettling Day of in charge, Max Denbigh (Andrew the Dead celebration in Mexico City Scott), is leading a plan to consolidate — featuring crumbling buildings and a security by governments around the toe-curling ride in a helicopter — Bond world. ventures to Rome. Denbigh envisions a plan in which There, he employs his usual methods surveillance is constant and all-encomto gain entry to a sinister secret meetpassing, theoretically resulting in safety ing of Spectre, a shadowy organization for all. M (Ralph Fiennes), who used responsible for criminal chaos around to be in charge, is skeptical of this idea, the world: assassinations, bombings, and has suspicions about Denbigh and environmental disasters, those sorts of the larger picture. things. Bond, meanwhile, slips away with the By CRAIG PARRISH Entertainment/Lifestyles Editor
intent of finding the truth about Spectre. Mr. White (Jesper Christensen), an old adversary, provides Bond with information that leads 007 to White’s daughter Madeleine Swann (Lea Seydoux). Madeleine has some baggage, due primarily to her father’s former profession and the figures with whom he worked. But like many Bond girls, she’s smart, tough and savvy, and personifies chilly beauty. Bond and Madeleine find themselves lured to Oberhauser’s high-tech lair in the north African desert; things don’t go well there, suffice to say. But Bond always lives to fight another day — not surprising. But what is somewhat surprising is how well “Spectre” is executed. Director Sam Mendes alternately keeps things tight (the riveting action) and loose (there’s a few too many long, lingering, thoughtful stares, mostly from Waltz). But the weaknesses are insignificant; “Spectre” is a throwback Bond action film, in the best sense, a thriller that actually thrills. 148 minutes. Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of action and violence, some disturbing images, sensuality and language. HHH1⁄2
“A Brilliant Young Mind” — One of the purest, most tender and most beautiful performances of the year comes from Sally Hawkins as the loving single mother of an off-the-charts brilliant teenager incapable of expressing love. It’s the best thing in a conventional but well-crafted story of a boy unlikely ever to have a normal social life. Drama, not rated, 111 minutes. HHH “A Walk in the Woods” — Two former movie golden boys finally share the big screen -- and they’re stuck in a middling sitcom. Robert Redford stars as a travel writer hobbling his way down the Appalachian Trail with his out-of-shape friend (Nick Nolte), and the result is an amiable, lightweight and thoroughly predictable buddy movie. Comedy, R, 98 minutes. HH “Black Mass” — Johnny Depp, who stars as real-life Boston gangster James “Whitey” Bulger, is just too huge of a talent for “Black Mass” to be a total letdown, but given the lineup of other top-tier actors in the cast, a feeling of mild disappointment sets in long before the credits roll. This is a good, solid, well-executed crime story. Nothing more, nothing less. Drama, R, 122 minutes. HHH “Burnt” — Sobered up a decade after his drug-fueled flameout, a visionary chef (Bradley Cooper) hopes his comeback can lead to a three-star Michelin rating. As an often cliche-riddled tale of redemption, “Burnt” is the equivalent of a sleek, well-lit, trendy restaurant serving up mildly creative dishes on an otherwise predictable menu. ComedyDrama, R, 100 minutes. HH “Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead” — Douglas Tirola’s documentary is a frenetic, rough-edged, unapologetic tribute to the bible of brilliant, tasteless humor, the National Lampoon. First as a 1970s magazine and then with stage, radio and movie spinoffs, the Lampoon
helped launch the careers of some of the sickest and best comedic minds of a generation. Documentary, not rated, 92 minutes. HHH1⁄2 “Everest” — Based on true events, filled with stunning visuals and featuring more than a half-dozen of our best actors delivering solid performances, “Everest” is a high-altitude roller coaster ride that will leave you drained. AdventureDrama-Thriller, PG-13, 121 minutes. HHH “Knock Knock” — An encounter with teenage temptresses turns to terror for a family man (Keanu Reeves) in a campy, lurid, erotic horror thriller directed by Eli Roth (“Hostel”). This is a movie that doesn’t try to be anything more than what it is: a slick, twisted, extended sick joke. Thriller, R, 95 minutes. HHH “Meadowland” — Olivia Wilde and Luke Wilson deliver authentic performances as parents dealing with loss in different ways. It is a well-photographed and sometimes surprising story, a character study about what happens to a marriage when a child has gone missing and in all likelihood will never be found. Drama, R, 95 minutes. HHH “Mississippi Grind” — As gambling buddies on the road, Ben Mendelsohn and Ryan Reynolds look like they know what they’re doing in the poker room and at the blackjack table. Savvy and melancholy, this is one of the better movies in recent years about the gambling culture. Drama, R, 108 minutes. HHH1⁄2 “99 Homes” — Andrew Garfield does fine work as a good guy who takes a job with the opportunistic real estate broker (Michael Shannon) who got him evicted. Though it becomes overwrought toward the end, this is a provocative, visceral, sometimes heartbreakingly relevant drama/ thriller. Drama, R, 112 minutes. HHH “Our Brand Is Crisis” — This mixed-bag satire stars Sandra Bullock as a washed-up U.S. political consultant recruited to help a long-shot candidate for president of Bolivia. Its ambitions veer wildly from
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Thursday, November 5, 2015 - E15
MUSIC REVIEWS
MOVIES sharp political insight to slapstick farce to inspirational semi-autobiography, but it never finds solid ground in any of those genres. Comedy-drama, R, 107 minutes. HH “Pawn Sacrifice” — Tobey Maguire gives the performance of his career in an enthralling piece of mainstream entertainment that captures the essence of chess champion Bobby Fischer’s mad genius, perfectly re-creates the tenor of the times AND works as a legit sports movie. Drama, PG-13, 116 minutes. HHHH “Rock the Kasbah” — Stranded in Afghanistan when a USO tour goes south, a burnt-out music manager (Bill Murray) turns his attention to a promising young singer in a remote village. This is an unholy mess -- a jumbled, tone-deaf satire in which every attempt at political commentary comes across as ham-handed and naive. Comedy, R, 106 minutes. H “Shanghai” — A miscast John Cusack gives a Bad Nicolas Cage-type performance as an American spy in tumultuous Shanghai in October of 1941. Some of the actors -- among them Gong Li and Ken Watanabe -- are quite good, and the production values are impressive, but the mystery is muddled and the romance is tepid. Drama, R, 105 minutes. HH “Sicario” — In examining the dominance of drugs in our culture, Denis Villeneuve’s complex, sometimes sickeningly violent “Sicario” mixes big-picture issues, grindhouse pulp and pure, rough entertainment, bolstered by an excellent ensemble cast led by Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro and Josh Brolin. This is one of the best movies of the year. Crime action, R, 121 minutes. HHHH “Steve Jobs” — As can be said of most Apple products, this biopic of the tech visionary is a wonder to behold -- despite a few irritating glitches. In an eccentric storytelling choice, screenwriter Aaron Sorkin and director Danny Boyle place the plot points in three distinctive, highly impressionistic acts preceding moments when Jobs (Michael Fassbender,
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in a mesmerizing turn) introduces the Next Big Thing. Biography, R, 122 minutes. HHH1⁄2 “Straight Outta Compton” — The early dreams, the big breaks and the in-fighting are told to great effect in F. Gary Gray’s enthralling, energized tribute to N.W.A. Also something of a docudrama about Los Angeles in the wake of the Rodney King verdict, this is one of the better musical biopics of the last 20 years. Music biography, R, 147 minutes. HHH1⁄2 “The Intern” — Despite the high-concept premise -- retired exec (Robert De Niro) interns for e-commerce mogul (Anne Hathaway) -- “The Intern” is a lovely comfort movie, nestled softly in a cynicism-free zone. De Niro and Hathaway mesh in terrific fashion and deliver utterly charming performances. Comedy, PG-13, 121 minutes. HHH1⁄2 “The Last Witch Hunter” — This action fantasy, starring Vin Diesel as an immortal who protects the world from witches, doesn’t work as campy escapism or as a guilty pleasure. It’s just deadly and dreadful, loud and obnoxious, convoluted and irritating, horrible and dumb. Action fantasy, PG-13, 106 minutes. 1⁄2
“The Martian” — A visual stunner, “The Martian” also is a hopeful love letter to science and math, American resolve, the power of friendship and international unity. And it features Matt Damon giving one of his best performances as a botanist stranded on Mars and using all his ingenuity to establish communications and stay alive. Sci-fi adventure, 1 PG-13, 141 minutes. HHH ⁄2 “The Walk” — While it doesn’t live up to the brilliant 2008 documentary “Man on Wire,” this solid fictionalized version of Philippe Petit’s illegal 1974 high-wire walk between the Twin Towers boasts breathtaking visuals and a charming lead performance by Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Biographical adventure, PG, 123 minutes. HHH “Truth” — Robert Redford plays Dan Rather with Cate Blanchett as his trusted producer Mary Mapes in a dramatization of their infamous and spectacularly flawed 2004 report about George W. Bush’s service in the National Guard. It’s a strange interpretation, in which the visuals nudge us in one direction as the screenplay tells us something quite different. Drama, R, 125 minutes. HHH
Joanna Newsom, “Divers” — Joanna Newsom albums need to come with footnotes. The first single from the luminously talented yet difficult-to-parse indie rock harpist’s fourth album — and first since the 2010 triple album “Have One on Me” — is called “Sapokanikan.” What’s that, you ask? Why, it’s the Native American word for a parcel of land that is now part of Greenwich Village, of course. And it also rhymes with “Ozmandian,” a reference to Percy Bysshe Shelley’s 1818 sonnet “Ozmandias,” which is about empire and decay, among other things, letting you know that Newsom’s way of saying “Welcome to New York” is a good deal more intellectual and academic than, say, Taylor Swift’s. English professors, take heed, and play the richly allusive Divers for your students. Nabokov is her favorite author. Which is not to say, by any means, that Newsom’s music is first and foremost about the words. Her voice, though less jarring and squeaky and suited to a Renaissance fair than when first heard on the “Milk Eyed Mender” in 2004, remains an acquired taste. For sure, she’s not for everybody. But the 11-song (many of them under 6 minutes!) “Divers,” recorded in collaboration with helpmates such as popwise classical composer Nico Muhly and Dirty Projectors indie guru Dave Longstretch, is her tightest collection yet. The music is artfully and meticulously composed, and as Newsom explores themes of love and loss with both seriousness and a sense of humor (“The longer you live, the higher the rent,” she sings in “Leaving the City”), hooks emerge on songs like the haunting title track to keep you coming back for more. The last song, “Time, As Symptom,” loops back into the first, “Anecdotes,” confident that the first time
through will lead to repeat listenings. n Dan DeLuca, The Philadelphia Inquirer
SELENA GOMEZ, “Revival” — She was a Disney girl making TV and film appearances before breaching teenager status, and at 23 years young, Selena Gomez has hit a nice stride as a pop star. Her second record as a solo artist, and her first for Interscope after a multidisc deal with Hollywood Records, is altogether pleasant and a bit understated. She gets a lot of help, and a big budget lifts “Revival” within sight of the influences she’s cited as inspirations: Christina Aguilera (in Aguilera’s album “Stripped,” specifically) and Janet Jackson. “Good for You,” the first single from the album, has a verse with A$AP Rocky and tore up the U.S. charts all summer, peaking at No. 5. It’s emblematic of the rest of the record: chill, slow, slinky, and full of flavors outside her pop princess lexicon. The most compelling tracks are those in which rhythms, beats and instrumentations lean toward EDM, house music and even Caribbean vibes. “Kill Em With Kindness” and “Hands to Myself” are really fun, the latter inciting a cooing Robyn. Toward the back end, “Me & The Rhythm,” likely the follow-up single to “Same Old Love,” the slow-jam hit currently on FM playlists, smacks of Carly Rae Jepsen or her purported rival, Demi Lovato. But “Survivors” is a real gem, a slow-building track that piggybacks on OMI’s “Cheerleader.” Surprisingly, the finale track, “Rise,” is a standout, as are bonus tracks “Me & My Girls” and “Perfect.” She’s no Adele, but with songwriting support from Sia and production from Hit-Boy, Benny Blanco, and Dreamlab, Gomez is staying relevant and keeping her fans fed. n Bill Chenevert, The Philadelphia Inquirer
Luke Bryan, Meghan Trainor set for American Music Awards Jennifer Lopez will host the fan-voted show, to air live on ABC. Previously NEW YORK — Duets will take center announced performers include One stage at the American Music Awards. Direction, Carrie Underwood, Selena Luke Bryan will perform “Home Gomez, Nick Jonas, 5 Seconds of SumAlone Tonight” with Little Big Town’s mer, Demi Lovato and Walk the Moon. Karen Fairchild, while Meghan Trainor Taylor Swift has a leading six nominawill sing “Marvin Gaye” with Charlie tions, while Ed Sheeran and the Weekend Puth at the Nov. 22 show at the Microsoft are up for five awards each. Theater in Los Angeles. Trainor will also Trainor, Sam Smith, Nicki Minaj, Sam sing her hit single “Like I’m Gonna Lose Hunt and Walk the Moon are nominated You.” for three awards apiece. The Associated Press