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MOVIES PAGE 14 ‘Maleficent’ relies too heavily on goofy camp TUNING UP PAGE 89

Son Volt plays the Wild Buffalo

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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK “THE LION KING”: Most of what director Jon Favreau learned making “The Jungle Book” was used to make the live-action version of “The Lion King” based on the Oscar-winning 1994 Disney animated film. This “Lion King” features the same stunning visual effects, and the slight human touches given to the animals are enough to help express emotion, but not to the point of making the creatures seemed mutated.

Once again, the young lion Simba (voiced both by JD McCrary and Donald Glover), finds himself in the “Hamlet”-inspired story of royal treachery as his uncle Scar (Chiwetel Ejiofor) will go to deadly extremes to take over as the king of the pride.

When tragedy strikes, Simba must find a way to live up to the teachings of his wise father, Mufasa (James Earl Jones).

The question with past live-action interpretations of animated works continues: Do we really need another version? The animated version was as close to perfection as possible with story, music, visuals and voice casting. The live-action version has equally strong elements, but even if they reach the high standards of the original offering, that doesn’t qualify as a reason to make the same film again.

“VERONICA MARS: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON”: You can’t keep a great mystery-solver quiet for long.

Fans remained so loyal after three seasons of “Veronica Mars” that a film was made featuring the sleuth and her friends. And the show got a third life when Hulu ordered eight episodes for what is being called the first season. It’s really Season 4, but that’s only a number.

The show continues to work because of the snappy writing and the never-aging Kristen Bell as Mars. She plays the role with a feisty attitude, especially

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This image released by Disney shows Nala, voiced by Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, left, and Simba, voiced by Donald Glover, in a scene from “The Lion King,” out this week on DVD.

in scenes with her father (Enrico Colantoni). They get to trade jabs while trying to figure out who is behind a series of bombings in their town.

No matter the season, “Veronica Mars” remains one of the best detective shows to air on TV. ALSO NEW ON DVD AND BLU-RAY OCT. 22 “SATANIC PANIC”: Pizza delivery driver becomes the target of a group of Satanists looking for someone to sacrifice. Rebecca Romijn stars.

“BAKUGAN: ORIGIN OF SPECIES”: Dan Kouzo and his best friends defend the mysterious Bakugan race.

“NOS4A2: SEASON 1”: Young woman with the special power to find things faces off with a supernatural villain who feeds off the souls of children. Zachary Quinto stars.

“THE HUDSON RIVER SCHOOL: PART 2 — CULTIVATING A TRADITION”: Look at the 19th century art movement started by artist

Thomas Cole and engraver Asher Durand.

“STRANGE BUT TRUE”: Search is conducted to find the truth behind a deadly crash and a surprise pregnancy. Amy Ryan stars.

“THE DANIEL CRAIG COLLECTION”: Set includes “Casino Royale,” “Quantum of Solace,” “Skyfall” and “Spectre.”

“AN ISRAELI LOVE STORY”: Film is based on the true story of the love affair between a theater director and the son of Israel’s second president.

“WONDER WOMAN: BLOODLINES”: Wonder Woman makes it her mission to help a troubled young girl enlisted by a deadly organization looking to invade Diana’s paradise home.

“SISTERS OF THE WILDERNESS”: Five young Zulu women from underprivileged backgrounds go into the wilderness for the very first time.

“ANGEL OF MINE”: Grieving mother begins to believe the daughter she thought she had lost may still be alive.

Noomi Rapace stars.

AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL HD OCT. 22 “BLINDED BY THE LIGHT”: Young man is inspired by the music of Bruce Springsteen. Will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Nov. 19.

“THE KITCHEN”: Three Hell’s Kitchen housewives keep the business going when their mobster husbands are sent to prison. Melissa McCarthy stars. To be released on DVD and Blu-ray Nov. 5.

“SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK”: Teens face scary challenges when they find a book of dark tales written by a young girl. Will be on DVD and Blu-ray on Nov. 5.

“SWEETHEART”: Woman must find a way to survive when her boat goes down and leaves her on a tropical island.

“FROM SHOCK TO AWE”: Raw look at the transformational journey of two combat veterans suffering from severe trauma.

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Out & About........................... 4-7 On Stage...................................... 8 Tuning Up................................... 9 Get Involved.............................10 Hot Tickets...............................11 Travel.........................................12 At the Lincoln..........................13 Movies................................. 14-15 ON THE COVER

META Performing Arts presents Roald Dahl’s “Matilda the Musical.”

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THE MAGIC OF ‘MATILDA’ META stages Roald Dahl’s ‘Matilda the Musical’

META Performing Arts presents Roald Dahl’s “Matilda the Musical,” opening Friday, Oct. 18, and running through Nov. 2 at the Lincoln Theatre.

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META Performing Arts continues its legacy of ambitious productions as the company presents Roald Dahl’s “Matilda the Musical,” opening Friday, Oct. 18, and running through Nov. 2 at the Lincoln Theatre.

Inspired by the twisted genius of Dahl, the Tony Award-winning “Matilda” is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life, according to a news release. “’Matilda the Musical’ is not your typical musical that celebrates joy and laughter and bright golden sunshine,” said director TJ Fantini in an email.

“The music and story you are going to see can at times be haunting, dramatic, and cruel just like every journey to strength and self acceptance can be.”

Matilda is a little girl with

astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly lovable Miss Honey. Over the course of her first term at school, Matilda and Miss Honey have a profound effect on each other’s lives, as Miss Honey begins not only to recognize but also appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality.

Musical direction is by Donna Dupras, choreography is by Glynna Goff, set design is by Jim Reder and costumes are by Amber Frahm.

With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda has won 47 international awards and continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages around the world.

“I think people of all ages will feel a connection to this little girl Matilda,” Fantini said. “I’m hoping the audience will recognize the fearless, goodness we all possessed as children. All kids have this goodness, but not all adults have the skills to nurture and encourage those traits.”

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OUT AND ABOUT

ART

ED BEREAL: Six decades of work from Bellingham-based artist Ed Bereal is on exhibit titled “Wanted: Ed Bereal for Disturbing the Peace” at the Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher Building, 250 Flora St., Bellingham, until Jan. 5, 2020.

ANNUAL FALL SHOW: River Gallery is featuring the work of 37 local artists until Oct. 20 at the gallery, 19313 Landing Road, Mount Vernon.

RANDE COOK: Local native artist Rande Cook has a new exhibition featured at Arctic Raven Gallery, 130 First St., Friday Harbor, on display until Oct. 19.

WILLENBRINK-JOHNSEN INVITATIONAL: Glass art by Karen and Jasen Willenbrink-Johnsen and pieces by their friends are on display until November at the Schack Art Center, 2921 Hoyt Ave., Everett.

BETWEEN LAND AND SEA: Mark Bistranin is hosting a one man show “Between Land and Sea” at La Conner Sea Side Gallery, 101 N First St. through Nov. 17.

ART SHOW: The work of Latin artists Cecilia Alvarez, Rene Julio and Brenda Brito is on display for the month of October at the Mount Vernon City Library, 315 Snoqualmie St., Mount Vernon.

98221 STUDIO TOUR: Tour the studios of over 50 artists at 28

locations around Fidalgo Island from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19-20.

Free, self guided. anacortesartscommission. com.

HIGH PRAIRIE: Julia Heyne exhibits her recent series of work until Oct. 27 at i.e gallery, 5800 Cains Court, Edison.

SOMETHING DIFFERENT: Multi-dimensional creations from regional artists are featured at Fourth Corner Frames & Gallery, 311 W Holly St., Bellingham. The show continues until the end of November.

JULIA ‘JOULES’ MARTIN AND BRIAN O’NEILL: After a 24year hiatus, Martin has returned to painting.

Her work is featured alongside the ceramic work of Brian O’Neill at Smith & Vallee Gallery, 5742 Gilkey Ave., Edison, through October.

ANCIENT VISIONS: Sketchbook drawings

by Marcia Moore are featured until Oct. 17 at Cassera Gallery South, 26915 102nd Dr NW Suite 102/103, Stanwood. 310-691-9391.

KATHLEEN FAULKNER: The work from oil pastel artist Kathleen Faulkner is featured at the Scott Milo Gallery, 420 Commercial Ave., Anacortes, through Oct. 29.

ANNUAL FALL SHOW: River Gallery is featuring the work of 37 local artists until Oct. 20 at the gallery, 19313 Landing Road,

Brew on the Slough in La Conner

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

The festivals for beer continue in La Conner this weekend with the fifth annual Brew on the Slough.

On Saturday, Oct. 19, La Conner will welcome one and all to the shores of the slough and make sure everyone’s glass is full with the region’s finest drinks. Due to the excellent soil quality in Skagit Valley, the products grown in the area are worth trying — including malt used for some of these drinks.

Music will provided by The Walrus.

The festival starts at 7 p.m. at Maple Hall, 104 Commercial. The $25 admission price allows each attendee 11 pours and the first 250 people to preregister will receive a souvenir tastMount Vernon.

MUSIC

SEA NOTES: The Sea Notes are playing from 7:30-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Elks Lodge, 155 NE Ernst St., Oak Harbor. $10.

MAMA DIRTY SKIRT: Celebrate Halloween the groovy way with tunes from Mama Dirty Skirt and a costume contest with prizes at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, at Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce St., Conway. $12.

THEATER

SUGAR: A CABARET: Live music, dance, stories of love and loss and more are in store at “Sugar: A Cabaret,” in a run at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday and 6 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 17-18, at The Underground Nightclub, 211 Chestnut St., Bellingham. $15-20, VIP for $50. brownpapertickets.com.

of Hot Club du France Quintet at 7 p.m. today, Oct. 17, at Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes.

MARY LOU SANELLI: Author, speaker and dancer Mary Lou Sanelli reads from her new novel “The Star Struck Dance Studio of Yucca Springs” at 6 p.m. today, Oct.17, at Watermark Book Company, 612 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

ing glass. lovelaconner.com/la-conner-beer-festival.

The event is for ages 21 and over.

Designated driver tickets available for $5.

”MY FAIR LADY”: Watch community members stage a classic musical at 7:30 p.m.

Thursdays through Saturdays until Oct. 26 at the Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. acttheatre.com. ”THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE”: Fast paced and irreverent Tony Award-winning comedy “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” is on stage from Oct. 25-Nov. 17 at the Village Theatre, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. $55-70.

LECTURES & TALKS

AUTHOR TALKS: Village Books hosts author talks and book signings at 1200 11th St., Bellingham. villagebooks. com. Events at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. n Anna Holmes: Friday, Oct. 18. “Spark.”

n Romney Humphrey: Saturday, Oct. 19. “How I Learned I’m Old.” n Victoria Doerper: 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20. “What If We All Bloomed?” n Dan Green: Thursday, Oct. 24. “Saltwater and Teeth, Lies, and Consequences.” n Madeline Fitch: Saturday, Oct. 26. “Stay and Fight.”

TRAVELOGUE: GRANITE, GRAPHITE AND GRAVEL: Gretchen Leggitt will share photos and stories from her multi-sport bike adventures around the word at 7 p.m. today, Oct. 17, at the Whatcom Museum, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham. $5.

DJANGO REINHARDT- LIFE AND MUSIC: Allen Lewis, of local band Fidalgo Swing, will present an illustrated talk on the guitarist and founder

W.T. PRESTON SNAGBOAT: Adam Farnsworth, August artist in residence for the Anacortes Museum’s W.T. Preston presents a podcast series he created at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at the library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes.

MBHC AND THE BIRTH OF SNOWBOARING: Learn about the role Mount Baker played in the birth and rise of snowboarding at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, at Skagit County Historical Museum, 501 S Fourth St., La Conner. $5-10.

OLD CAMANO BARNS: Photographer Jerry Magelssen will present a slideshow featuring historic barns of Camano Island at 4 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 20, at Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center, 27130 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood.

HOW I LEARNED I’M OLD: Romney Humphrey, author of “How I Learned I’m Old,” will be hosting a book event at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, at Watermark Book Company, 612 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

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Nordic Fair at Stillaguamish Grange It’s time to honor those Scandinavian roots at the 2019 Nordic Fair.

Featuring baked goods, art, vendors, crafts and history, the Nordic Fair HANFORD’S UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES: Bud Anderson, retired engineer and member of No More Bombs, will present “Hanford’s Unintended Consequences: CleanUp Nightmare” at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 22, at the library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes.

WHAT ICE SHEETS HATE: Learn about the rapid changes in Earth’s ice sheets, what processes are responsible for these changes and more from Robert Bindschadler from 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, at Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th At., Anacortes.

ZOMBIE AUTHOR: Isaac Marion, author of book-turned-movie “Warm Bodies,” will be discussing books, writing and film at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, at Upper Skagit Library, 45770B Main St., Concrete.

transports one to a different land, if only for an afternoon.

The event kicks off at 10 a.m. and continues until 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Stillaguamish Grange, 6521 Pioneer Highway, Stanwood. The best part? Free entry.

Oct. 26, at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 S First St., Mount Vernon. The movie is based on the 2019 Skagit Reads book selection.

AUDUBON AT THE MUSEUM: Join experts from the North Cascade Audubon Society in the John M. Edson Hall of Birds to learn about migration, conservation, birds in peril and the importance of studying birds at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, at the Whatcom Museum, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham. Included with museum admission ($5-10).

LET’S TALK ABOUT RACE: Author and professor Clyde Ford will lead a discussion on race in modern-day America at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, at Burlington Public Library, 820 E Washington Ave., Burlington.

MORE FUN

POETRY READING: Join celebrated author Tess Gallagher and award-winning poet Alice Derry as they read from their latest poetry collections from 7-9 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 25, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes.

CONCRETE GHOST WALK: Walk with the ghosts on this terrifying tour of Concrete’s haunted history at 6 and 8 p.m. every Saturday in October. Due to the terrifying nature of the tour, no kids under 16 are allowed. $15. concrete-wa. com/ghost-walk.

FILM SCREENING: Attend a free screening of the movie “The Hate U Give” at 3 p.m. Saturday,

COAT DRIVE: Interfaith Coalition is providing gently used coats, hats, gloves and scarves

to children and adults around Whatcom County. Donate items to any Banner Bank location or the Interfaith office, 910 14th St., Bellingham.

Coats will be distributed at: n Bellingham: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, and 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at Assumption Church Gym, 2116 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham. n Blaine: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, at Cost Cutter Shopping Center, 1733 H St. n Deming: 9-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, at Foothills Food Bank in Saint Peter’s Catholic Church, 6210 Mount Baker Highway.

LUNCHEON AND FASHION SHOW: The 3rd Annual St. Joseph Healing Ministry Luncheon and Fashion Show will be held at 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 16, at Swinomish Casino, 12885 Casino Dr., Anacortes. $50; tickets at Island Styles, Anacortes, or mail to SJHM, 1004 Commercial Ave. #835, Anacortes, WA 98221.

425-417-8409.

THRIFT SHOP TOUR: Take Island Transit to shop six thrift stores in Oak Harbor on Friday, Oct. 18. RSVP: 360678-9356 or Travel@ IslandTransit.org.

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ROALD DAHL’S MATILDATHE MUSCAL is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

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OUT AND ABOUT SCARIN’ UP A CURE: Relay for Life of Skagit County is scaring up a cure with a family-friendly Halloween party from 5-8 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 19, at Fredonia Grange, 1225 McFarland Road, Mount Vernon. Tickets are $5 per person.

CASA OPEN HOUSE: Camano Animal Shelter Association is hosting a community appreciation open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at its shelter, 198 Can Ku Road, Camano.

ON THE SHORE: Fidalgo Shoreline Academy will be held 8:45 a.m.3:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. Join us for our 8th annual great day of learning with top scientists and local communi-

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ty leaders presenting on a wide range of environmental topics. www. skagitbeaches.org.

ORCA RECOVERY DAY: Volunteer to help orcas on Saturday, Oct. 19. Contact: Bill (360428-4313).

2019 BELLINGHAM COMICON: Attend a comic book and pop culture convention featuring a selection of comics, toys and related merchandise from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, a Ferndale Events Center, 5715 Barrett Road, Ferndale. Costume contest, door prizes, concession sales benefit foster pets. $10.

CAMP KOREY FALL FESTIVAL: Join Camp Korey and community partners for a free, fun-filled day at camp with pumpkins, arts and crafts and more from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at Camp Korey campground, 24880 Brotherhood Road, Mount Vernon.

Free. RSVP: campkorey. org/fallfestival.

TURKEY DINNER: Camano Island Utsalady Ladies Aid turkey dinner will be held 11:30 a.m.3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, at the Utsalady Ladies Aid building, 78 Utsalady Road. Turkey, dressing, potatoes, gravy, vegetables, rolls and homemade pie for dessert. Free for children age 5 and under. $5 for children ages 5-10.

Adults $15. Carryout available.

HAUNTED FORT CASEY: Attend a live and interactive haunted Fort Casey Halloween event suitable for all ages

A spooky new twist: Halloween Bingo

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

In October everything is a little spookier than the rest of the year, even bingo.

Yes, Halloween Bingo is coming to a community center near you. Not Your Ordinary Halloween Bingo starts at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead with a kid zone, bouncy house and candy from 6:30-10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2526, at Fort Casey State Park, 1280 Engle Road, Coupeville. $10, presale only. whidbeyplayhouse.com.

MOM AND SON GAME NIGHT: Mothers and sons are invited to an evening of indoor games, activities and an “all in” dodgeball game from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 25, at 900 E Fairhaven Ave., Burlington. $22 per pair, $6 for additional sons.

360-755-9649.

SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN PARTY: Attend an all-ages Halloween party with a DJ and costume contest from 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Anacortes Depot Arts Center, 611 R Ave., Anacortes. $10, fundraiser for the Anacortes High School Jazz Band.

USED BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Burlington Library hold their annual fall used book sale from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at the library. 820 E Washington Ave., Burlington.

Road, Camano.

It’s hosted by Sylvia O’Stayformore and puts a fun, spooky twist on a classic game. Doors open at 5:30 and food and drink are available for purchase.

As it is a Halloween-themed event, costumes are encouraged but no one will be turned away for wearing regular clothes.

It’s $16 for 10 games.

MACTOBERFEST: Join in on the search for the featured Scottish Ale for the 26th Annual Skagit Valley Highland Games (July 11-12, 2020) at MacToberfest from 5:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Littlefield Celtic Center, 1124 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon. Participants receive two tokens upon arrival and may sample Scottish ale from breweries around the region.

Meat pies will also be supplied, as well as traditional Celtic music. $25-30.

BAZAAR: Mount Vernon Manor will hold its Bazaar from 10 a.m.3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, 2405 Austin Lane, Mount Vernon. Over 100 items will be offered, and baked goods will be available.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY CELEBRATION: Friends of the Anacortes Library celebrate its 50th anniversary with a variety of family-oriented events from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at the library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes.

HALLOWEEN PARTY: Attend a Halloween celebration with a buffet, costume prizes and live music from Whiskey Fever from 5:30-10 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 26, at Guemes Island General Store, 7885 Guemes Island Road, Anacortes. $8 for adults in costume, $16 without costume.

Kids under 12 free. $12 for buffet, $6 for kids under 12.

ROCK ‘N ROLL COSTUME PARTY: Cousin Eddie will rock the night away at the annual party from 8-11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at Eaglmont Golf Course, 4800 Eaglemont Drive, Mount Vernon.

HALLOWEEN BASH: Spare Records is hosting a Halloween party with a costume contest, photo booth, food truck and live music from Tighty Whities and The Atlantics at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, upstairs at the Eagles, 901 Seventh St., Anacortes. $15.

TRICK OR TREAT OPEN HOUSE AT CASA: Bring kids in to trick or treat at Casa, complete with dogs.

HAUNTED CITY HALL TOUR: Tour the historic Old City Hall, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham, and see the former jail in the basement, maybe a ghost will appear, while trusty guides share stories at 12:30,

1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 27. Free with admission to the museum.

BITE OF SAN JUANS: Sample seasonal cuisine from a variety of San Juan chefs from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, at Historic Brickworks, 150 Nichols St., Friday Harbor. Bites start at $3, proceeds support San Juan County farming initiatives.

MEET AN ASTRONAUT: Astronaut Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper will be at Anacortes High School, 1600 20th St., Anacortes, at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 30.

TRUNK OR TREAT: Attend a potluck and Halloween celebration with carnival games and trunk or treating at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saint, 3720 H Ave., Anacortes.

HALLOWEEN STORYTIME: Join librarians after trick-or-treating for drop-in story time with costumes and snacks at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, at the library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes.

THE GREAT LYNDEN “DUTCH TREAT”: Trick or treat in downtown Lynden from 3-5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 31.

ART

ED BEREAL: Six decades of work from Bellingham-based artist Ed Bereal is on exhibit titled “Wanted: Ed Bereal for Disturbing the Peace” at the Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher Building, 250 Flora St., Bellingham, until Jan. 5, 2020.

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OUT AND ABOUT CAMANO ARTS ASSOCIATION: The Camano Arts Association is hosting a group show featuring over 40 artists from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano.

ART’S ALIVE!: The 35th Art’s Alive! invitational and open art show if Friday-Monday, Nov. 8-11, at Maple Hall, 104 Commercial St., La Conner. The theme this year is “Celebrating Skagit Valley Art Legacy.”

BETWEEN LAND AND SEA: Mark Bistranin is hosting a one-man show “Between Land and Sea” at La Conner Sea Side Gallery, 101 N First St. through Nov. 17.

MUSIC

REID JAMIESON BAND: Married couple and vocal powerhouses Reid Jamieson and Carolyn Victoria Mill will play at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at the Firehouse Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $20.

SEA NOTES: The Sea Notes, a 13-member big band, are playing from 7:30-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Elks Lodge, 155 NE Ernst St., Oak Harbor. $10.

LEGEND OF THE BLUES VII: Award-winning crossover artist Janiva Magness will be featured at the seventh annual Legends of the Blues concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Byrnes Performing Arts Cen-

Hotel Bellwether hosts Grape and Gourmet

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

Who’s feeling fancy and charitable? If you answered yes, then Grape and Gourmet is the event to attend.

Starting at 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Hotel Bellwether Ballroom, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham, this event indulges wine lovers of all kinds.

Guest will have exclusive access to repreter, 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd., Arlington. $20-25.

LECTURES & TALKS

CASCADE CRYSTALS: Novice rock-

sentatives from some of the region’s finest cellars, and even some international ones too.

Each guest will also have the opportunity to purchase favorite wines for a reduced cost, and the Lighthouse Grill will provide appetizers designed to pair with the variety of wines offered.

The event is hosted by the Bellingham Bay Rotary Club and proceeds support local hounds are invited to learn about minerals from Randy Becker at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, at Whatcom Museum, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham.

7, at Whatcom Museum, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham. $5.

GENEALOGICAL QUIRKS: Join the Skagit Valley Genealogical Society in breaking through research brick walls from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at Burlington Public Library, 820 E Washington Ave., Burlington.

nonprofits. Tickets are $95.

TRAVELOGUE: ECO ADVENTURE: Join Jasmine Goodnow as she describes her adventure to New Zealand and Australia at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov.

WESTERN’S CAMPUS SCHOOL: Join Tamara Belts, special collections manager, and Elizabeth Joffrion, director of heritage resources at Western Libraries, for a presentation about the Campus School at noon Thursday, Nov. 14, at Whatcom Museum, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area October 17-24 Thursday.17

“MY FAIR LADY”: 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

“BOEING BOEING”: 2 p.m., San Juan Community Theatre, 100 Second St., Friday Harbor. $11-23. 360-378-3210 or sjctheatre.org.

“SPOKES”: 7:30 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $12-18. 360-296-1753 or firehouseperformingarts.com.

“MATILDA THE MUSICAL”: 2 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon. $18-28.

360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre. org.

“MIXTAPE”: 7:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. 360-3053524 or sylviacenterforthearts. org.

“DARK OF THE MOON”: 2 p.m., Red Curtain Foundation for the Arts, 9315 State Ave #J, Marysville. $20 adults, $17 students, seniors and military.

360.322.7402 or www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4217861.

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“MY FAIR LADY”: 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

“SPOKES”: 7:30 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $12-18. 360-296-1753 or firehouseperformingarts.com.

“MIXTAPE”: 7:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. 360-3053524 or sylviacenterforthearts. org.

“BOEING BOEING”: 7:30 p.m., San Juan Community Theatre, 100 Second St., Friday Harbor. $11-23. 360378-3210 or sjctheatre.org.

“MATILDA THE MUSICAL”: 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon. $1828. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

“DARK OF THE MOON”: 8 p.m., Red Curtain Foundation for the Arts, 9315 State Ave #J, Marysville. $20 adults, $17 students, seniors and military.

360.322.7402 or www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4217861.

Tuesday.22

ROADLESS: 7:30 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham.

360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

LINDSEY BOWEN PHOTO

META Performing Arts presents Roald Dahl’s “Matilda the Musical,” opening Friday, Oct. 18, and running through Nov. 2 at the Lincoln Theatre.

COMEDY HELLINGHAM: 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. $14-15. 360-733-8855 or www. theupfront.com.

Saturday.19

“MIXTAPE”: 7:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. 360-3053524 or sylviacenterforthearts. org.

TAKE ME TO THE RIVER LIVE: 7:30 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. 360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

“SPOKES”: 7:30 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $12-18. 360-296-1753 or firehouseperformingarts.com.

“MY FAIR LADY”: 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

“BOEING BOEING”: 7:30 p.m., San Juan Community Theatre, 100 Second St., Friday Harbor. $11-23. 360-378-3210 or sjctheatre.org.

“MATILDA THE MUSICAL”: 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon. $1828. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

“DARK OF THE MOON”: 8 p.m., Red Curtain Foundation for the Arts, 9315 State Ave #J, Marysville. $20 adults, $17 students, seniors and military.

360.322.7402 or www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4217861.

MUSIC SEA NOTES: 7:30 p.m., The Elks Lodge, 155 NE Ernst St.,

Oak Harbor. $10. 360-675-1321.

SKAGIT SYMPHONY — HIGHLANDS HERITAGE: 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon.

360-416-7727 or mcintyrehall. org.

COMEDY HELLINGHAM: 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. $14-15. 360-733-8855 or www. theupfront.com.

Sunday.20

“MY FAIR LADY”: 2 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

“SPOKES”: 5 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $12-18. 360-296-1753 or firehouseperformingarts.com.

Wednesday.23 MIKE ALLEN QUARTET: 7 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. $15-20. 360-305-3524 or sylviacenterforthearts.org.

“MATILDA THE MUSICAL”: 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon. $1828. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

Thursday.24

“MIXTAPE”: 7:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. 360-3053524 or sylviacenterforthearts. org.

“MY FAIR LADY”: 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

“MATILDA THE MUSICAL”: 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon. $1828. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

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TUNING UP Playing at area venues October 17-24 Thursday.17 THE BLUES PROJECT WITH JOHN CARSWELL: 5:30 p.m., Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St., Marysville. 360-3638400. marysvillewa.gov.

JESSI MCNEAL: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. 360-4453000 or conwaymuse. com.

SON VOLT, PETER BRUNTNELL: 8:30 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham.

360-746-8733 or wildbuffalo.net.

Friday.18 CANCELLED: Los Lonely Boys: 8 p.m., Pacific Showroom, The Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

FILE GUMBO: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. 360-4453000 or conwaymuse. com.

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

360-746-8733 or wildbuffalo.net.

RICK COOPER: 6:30 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. Members and signed-in guests only.

360-848-8882.

TONI CAMARILLO

‌Joan Penney sings Sunday at the Hotel Bellwether. ‌

Son Volt performs today, Oct. 17, at the Wild Buffalo.

NARROW TAROT: 9 p.m., Firefly Lounge, 1015 N. State St., Bellingham. thefireflylounge.com or facebook. com/TheFireflyBham.

MARK DUFRESNE BAND: 8 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. 360-4453000 or conwaymuse. com.

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

COVER TO COVER: 9 p.m., Winner’s Lounge, The Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877-2752448 or theskagit.com.

SKAGIT SYMPHONY — HIGHLANDS HERITAGE: 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. 360-416-7727 or mcintyrehall.org.

REAL DON MUSIC, DECENT AT BEST: 9 p.m., Firefly Lounge, 1015 N. State St., Bellingham. thefireflylounge.com or facebook. com/TheFireflyBham.

SEA NOTES: 7:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 155 NE Ernst Street, Oak Harbor. $10. 360675-1321.

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

360-746-8733 or wildbuffalo.net.

RAQIA: 9:30 p.m., Brown Lantern Ale House, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360293-2544 or brownlantern.com.

COVER TO COVER: 9 p.m., Winner’s Lounge, The Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877-2752448 or theskagit.com.

Saturday.19 CANCELLED: Los Lonely Boys: 8 p.m., Pacific Showroom, The Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

MARY ELLEN LYKINS & CRAIG ADAMS: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. 360-4453000 or conwaymuse. com.

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

JUKEHOUSE HOUNDS: 8:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360766-6266 or theoldedison.com.

Sunday.20

Thursday.24 CHRIS EGER AND CORY VINCENT: 7 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360766-6266 or theoldedison.com.

JOAN PENNEY QUARTET: 4:30 p.m., Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham. 360-392-3100 or hotelbellwether.com.

ROOSEVELT ROAD: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. 360-4453000 or conwaymuse. com.

BOW DIDDLERS: 5:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360-766-6266 or theoldedison.com.

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

360-746-8733 or wildbuffalo.net.

THE BROTHERS COMATOSE: 7 p.m., Firefly Lounge, 1015 N. State St., Bellingham. thefireflylounge.com or facebook.com/TheFireflyBham.

GLITCHLETTE, ZIGTEBRA: 8:30 p.m., Firefly Lounge, 1015 N. State St., Bellingham. thefireflylounge.com or facebook.com/TheFireflyBham.

Wednesday.23 FIDALGO SWING: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720 or anacortesrockfish.com.

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GET INVOLVED

ART

CALL TO ARTISTS: The City of Anacortes is looking for entries for the third annual eightmonth outdoor sculpture exhibition. Sculptures must withstand outdoor conditions. Information: anacorteswa.gov.

LET’S MAKE ART DAY: Be inspired by the art on the walls at Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S First St., La Conner, and create art from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7.

ART CLASSES

ART THERAPY: DRAW A LINE: Turn to ART for healing at the Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S First St., La Conner, and create meaningful drawings from 1:30-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. $30.50. Ages 13-plus.

MAKE YOUR MARK: CREATIVE MARK MAKING: A mark can be a dot, a dab, a line, a splash.

Explore how marks convey information at this class from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S First St., La Conner. $45. RSVP: museumofnwart.org. Ages 13-plus.

MY PARENTS AND ME PAINTING CLASS: Local artist Laura Parker works with parents and children (ages 3-9) side by side to explore color mixing, watercolor, tempera and acrylic paint at the Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S First St., La Conner. Classes are 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 19 and Nov. 16, and 3 to 5 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 14. $25 per class.

INTRO TO FLATBED

SCANNERS AS CAMERAS: Capture the finest of details of 3D objects that are too small for our eyes to see in this introductory class from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S First St., La Conner.

WATERCOLOR CLASS: Explore watercolors in this class taught

by Naoj from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S First St., La Conner.

MONOTYPE WORKSHOP: Local artist Kris Ekstrand will teach basics of monotype, the “painterly print,” in her studio, 5718 Gilkey Ave., Edison, for adults new to printmaking and looking to explore the medium from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Oct. 18-20. $325, includes all supplies and materials.

THE GOOD STUFF ARTS GALLERY: 604 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-755-3152. n Drawing for the Uncertain Artist: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 17 and 24. $75 for one day, $150 for both. n Mixed Media: Birds & Flowers: Saturday, Oct. 26. $90, many supplies provided. n Collage and Layering: Combine paper, found materials and paint on Nov. 16. Golden supplies provided in fee. $135.

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

Prices include all classes in a series.

TRI DEE ARTS WORK-

Celebrate all that is beer at Hoptoberfest

BELLINGHAM HOPTOBERFEST

Hoptoberfest

By Skagit Valley Herald staff

Beer, beer, beer. Why celebrate anything else when you can celebrate the majesty of beer every weekend?

This weekend is Hoptoberfest. Not only is it a classic festival all about beer, it’s also a fundraiser for two local nonprofits: Whatcom Sports & Recreation and Rebound of Whatcom County.

The event is from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Bellingham Sportsplex, 1225 Civic Field Way, Bellingham. Every ticket includes a commemorative plastic beer stein and five tasting tickets. Live music is provided by Sunset Superman and friendly competition provided by the cornhole tournament.

Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door or $35 for VIP access which includes a customized glass beer stein, early access to the brewers (5 p.m.) and two additional tasting tickets. There will be 25 vendors of beers, ciders, wine and liquor.

Tickets at bellinghamsportsplex.com.

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

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

project, quilting, knitting, embellishing, etc., to work on while visiting with other fiber artists from 9 a.m. to noon every Friday. Free and open to all.

GAIL HARKER CENTER: Gail Harker Center for Creative Arts offers a variety of art classes and workshops for artists of every level at 503 Morris St., La Conner. Online courses are also available.

For information and a complete schedule: 360466-0110 or gailcreativestudies.com.

PACIFIC NW SCHOOL: Choose from

painting, photography, fiber and 3D art workshops taught by professional artists at the Pacific NorthWest Art School, 15 NW Birch St., Coupeville.

For information and a complete schedule: 360678-3396 or pacificnorthwestartschool.com.

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

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

For information or to register: 360-629-2787 or stanwoodcamanoarts. com.

AUDITIONS

”THE CURIOUS SAVAGE”: ALTA Theatre will hold auditions for “The Curious Savage” from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, and 3-5 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 27. Eleven actors, various ages.

Performances will be Jan 3-19, 2020. www.altatheatre.com, altainfo2001@ gmail.com or 360-4245144. ”ELF JR. THE MUSICAL”: Children and adults are invited to audition for Whidbey Playhouse’s production of “Elf Jr. the Musical” with plenty of ensemble roles. Adults audition from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. by appointment only and children audition at 2:30, no appointment necessary. Email media@ whidbeyplayhouse.com to schedule.

BOOKS

SILENT BOOK CLUB:

Share a book you have read and silently read another at 4 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at Pelican Bay Books, 520 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

DANCE

DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE: Join an spiritual practice that draws inspiration from sacred traditions around the world at this guided dance class from 5:458 p.m. the first Sunday of each month at the Skagit Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 500 W Section St., Mount Vernon.

By donation.

BEGINNING LINE DANCING: 7-8 p.m.

Tuesdays, Burlington Community Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave., Burlington. $6 drop-in, $25 for five classes. Adults and teens 13 and older.

Register: burlingtonwa. gov/recreation or 360755-9649.

FOLK DANCING: Skagit-Anacortes Folk Dancers meet Tuesdays at Bay View Civic Hall, 12615 C St., Bay View.

Learn to folk dance to a variety of international music. 7 to 9:30 p.m.

First session free, $5 thereafter. No partners needed. Gary or Ginny, 360-766-6866.

SCOTTISH DANCING: Bellingham Scottish Country Dancers meet from 7 to 9:30 p.m.

Wednesdays at the Fairhaven Library auditorium (upstairs), 1117 12th St., Bellingham. Wear comfortable clothes and soft-soled shoes without heels. $8 per class. For information, call Mary Anderson at 360-9331779 or visit bellinghamscd.org.

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HOT TICKETS MADELEINE PEYROUX: Oct. 17-20, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

THE WHO, LIAM GALLAGHER: Oct. 19, T-Mobile Park, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

GLORIA TREVI: Oct. 19, Accesso Showare Center, Kent. 866-973-9613 or livenation.com.

HOZIER: Oct. 19, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

SARA BAREILLES: Oct. 22, WaMu Theater, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

JON PARDI: Oct. 24, Paramount Theatre, Seattle.

360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

DRI: Oct. 26, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-262-0482 or www.elcorazonseattle.com.

ALESSIA CARA: Nov. 5, Moore Theatre, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

PHILIP BAILEY: Nov. 7-10, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

FOGHAT: Nov. 9, Rivers Run Event Center, Angel Of The Winds Casino Resort, Arlington. 360-474-9740 or angelofthewinds.com.

YOUNG THUG, MACHINE GUN KELLY: Nov. 10, WaMu Theater, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

DEATH ANGEL, EXMORTUS, HELLFIRE: Nov. 16, Club Sur, Seattle. 206-6074929 or www.seattleclubsur.com.

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

THE BLACK KEYS: Nov. 23, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma.

800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA: Nov. 24, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

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Sara Bareilles, Oct. 22, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. ”SHREK THE MUSICAL”: Nov. 26-Dec. 29, 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. 206625-1900 or www.5thavenue.org.

SCHOOLBOY Q: Dec. 1, WaMu Theater, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

MIKE STERN JEFF LORBER FUSION WITH DAVE WECKL, JIMMY HASLIP: Dec. 3-4, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

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

AVERAGE WHITE BAND: Dec. 11-15, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

TREVOR NOAH: Dec. 13, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma.

800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA: Dec. 13-14, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

DEADMAUS: Dec. 19, WaMu Theater, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

JUDY COLLINS HOLIDAYS & HITS: Dec. 19-22, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA: Dec. 26-29, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle.

206-441-9729 or jazzalley. com.

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

SUPERM: Feb. 4, 2020 Accesso Showare Center, Kent. 866-973-9613 or livenation.com.

WILLIAM DUVALL: Feb. 29, 2020, The Triple Door, Seattle. 206-838-4333 or thetripledoor.net. ”STU FOR SILVERTON”: Jan. 31-Feb. 23, 2020, 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle.

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

HAYLEY KIYOKO: March 8, 2020, Showbox Sodo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

”SISTER ACT”: March

13-April 5, 2020, 5th Ave-

nue Theatre, Seattle. 206625-1900 or www.5thavenue.org.

BILLIE EILISH: April 20, 2020, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

DEAD CAN DANCE: May 3, 2020, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. ”ONCE ON THIS ISLAND”: May 12-24, 2020, 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. 206-625-1900 or www.5thavenue.org. ”EVITA”: June 12-July 4, 2020, 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. 206-625-1900 or www.5thavenue.org.

OZZY OSBOURNE: July 11, 2020, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

GREEN DAY, FALL OUT BOY, WEEZER: July 17, 2020, T-Mobile Park, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

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TRAVEL

Where is ‘Kokomo?’ People are still searching for The Beach Boys’ tropical island getaway

By JOHNNY DIAZ (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) Sun Sentinel

You know the catchy, relaxing lyrics: “Off the Florida Keys, there’s a place called Kokomo,” goes the 1988 hit by The Beach Boys.

Three decades later, people are still wondering, where is Kokomo?

Whether it’s in the Keys, the Caribbean or stuck in your head, people continue to look for the fictional romantic island getaway “where you wanna go to get away from it all.”

Using social media, tourists and fans of the song mark the spots that look and feel like the alluring destination The Beach Boys reference, even though you won’t find Kokomo on a South Florida map.

On Instagram, there are more than 116,000 hashtags dedicated to #kokomo. Users post photos of sun-dappled beaches with palm trees and seas in various shades of blue dotted with sailboats.

The other day, Ryan Sancilio of Boca Raton posted a photo of himself sitting in front of the water at Sunset Pier in Key West. He gazed at the bright blue sky pocked with white clouds against the Atlantic and sailboats.

“Still looking for Kokomo,” he posted with the hashtag #kokomo and #islandlife.

The tune continues to bring good vibrations. At the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce, people inquire about the song and its inspiration, said Judy Hull, executive director.

CASA MARINA KEY WEST / TNS

Casa Marina Key West used to call its private beach “Kokomo Beach” after the 1988 song “Kokomo” by The Beach Boys. Tourists still associate Kokomo with the Florida Keys.

It’s still heard on the radio and at karaoke bars and has become a permanent part of people’s vacation playlists.

“You hear it down here all the time,” Hull said. “Because the song is still very popular, we do have people ask about it.”

In its heyday, the Holiday Isle Resort had a poolside bar called Kokomo. The owner at the time created the bar after hearing inquiries from tourists looking for Kokomo. The bar was formerly a birdhouse, according to the resort.

A sign at the bar plotted the distance to all the places referenced in the song, Hull said. Aruba, Jamaica, Bermuda, Bahama, Key Largo, Montego.

Although the resort is now the Postcard Inn Beach Resort and Marina, people still make the connection between Kokomo and Islamorada. The resort has a re-imagined pool bar

called Kokomo that serves cocktails, beer and wine and light fare from nachos to sandwiches.

Farther south, as in the end of the continental U.S., there was also a “Kokomo Beach.” Casa Marina Resort in Key West renamed their beach to reflect the song, along with a cocktail called “The Kokomo” for drinking by the beach and pool.

Although the 1,100-foot private beach is no longer called Kokomo, the song still carries an association with the Keys, said Maureen Holden, a spokeswoman for Casa Marina, a Waldorf Astoria resort.

“Definitely a song that will always have relevance and meaning for Key West and The Keys. Great state of mind,” she said.

The song was featured in the 1988 movie “Cocktail,” about an ambitious New York bartender (Tom Cruise) who moves to

Jamaica and falls for a beautiful young artist (Elisabeth Shue).

The song was written to invoke the spirit of a tropical paradise where two lovers escape to.

“Bodies in the sand, tropical drink melting in your hand. We’ll be falling in love to the rhythm of a steel drum band, down in Kokomo,” The Beach Boys crooned. The ditty peaked at No. 1 in November 1988 and rode a wave of popularity on the charts for 28 weeks, according to Billboard.com “It’s said to be our biggest hit single and everybody sings along,” Beach Boys front man Mike Love told KeysWeekly.com in April before the group performed in Key West.

“Kokomo was a name that originated with John Phillips of the Mamas and the Papas,” Love told the publication. “Phillips wrote the melody and the verse, and I wrote the chorus, and our friend Terry Melcher produced the record, and he came up with the ‘Oooh I want to take you ...’ and it was a true collaboration.”

Although Phillips pictured Kokomo as a place off the Florida Keys, there really is no Kokomo in South Florida. There is a Kokomo Charters in Sarasota, a Kokomo city in Indiana, a Kokomo in the Fiji Islands and a community named Kokomo in Hawaii.

But the music video was filmed in Florida. The Beach Boys, with actor John Stamos on bongos, shot the video at The Grand Floridian before it officially opened.

Local travel briefs OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: Skagit Guided Adventures offers a variety of tours daily in the Skagit Valley and surrounding areas. Reservations required: 360-4747479. n Hike n’ Cruise to Cypress Island, daily, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Departs from Skyline Marina, Anacortes. Kid- and dog-friendly.

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

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

OAK HARBOR DAY TRIPS: The Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St., offers day trips for members. For details, call the travel desk at 360-279-4587.

STATE VISITOR CALL CENTER: The Washington Tourism Alliance’s ExperienceWA Call Center is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. 1-800-544-1800 or tourisminfo@watourismalliance.com.

Staff members assist travelers who have questions, refer them to specific destination marketing organizations and other travel resources across the state for more detailed information, and take orders for the Washington State Visitors Guide.

PASSPORT APPLICATIONS: Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes, accepts new passport applications and applications for passports that have been expired for more than five years by appointment from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and from 1 to 4 p.m.

Saturdays. Passport forms and information on fees and how to apply are available at travel.state.gov, or pick up an application and passport guide at the library.

Burlington Municipal Court accepts passport applications from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 311 Cedar St., Suite A, Burlington. New and renewal forms are available. 360-755-0492.

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

Contact individual offices for available days and times.

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AT THE LINCOLN The Second City Greatest Hits Vol. 59 7:30 P.M. TUESDAY, OCT. 22 Rooted in the groundbreaking improvisational games of Viola Spolin, The Second City opened its doors on a snowy Chicago night in December of 1959, and a comedy revolution began.

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‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ undermines important themes with goofy camp

By KATIE WALSH Tribune News Service

It seems that Angelina Jolie’s current pet cause is rehabilitating the image of notorious “Sleeping Beauty” villain and evil fairy Maleficent.

The 2014 live-action stand-alone film positioned the curse-bearing mistress of evil as a misunderstood and abused guardian of the natural world and all the magic it contains.

There’s certainly something interesting and lovely about finding empathy and compassion for this otherwise maligned creature. And while “Maleficent” wasn’t exactly a great movie, Jolie was certainly fun to watch.

In the follow-up, “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil,” things devolve into kooky as this wild, surreal and wacky escalation spins out of control and our leading lady fades to the background.

In the sequel, penned by Micah Fitzerman-Blue, Noah Harpster and original screenwriter Linda Woolverton, Maleficent is forced out of the Moors and into war as her goddaughter, Aurora (Elle Fanning), plans to marry Prince Philip (Harris Dickinson), merging the fairy and human kingdoms.

Of course there’s only one real problem: her future mother-in-law.

Typical.

Michelle Pfeiffer plays the icy Queen Ingrith, whose slinky sideeye line delivery screams that she’s definitely up to something. It’s fun watching Pfeiffer and Jolie out-diva each other over a spiky family dinner, but for the most part, the film keeps them apart.

While Ingrith schemes and plots in her castle, Maleficent gets to know her roots with a trip to the land of the “dark fae,” where she finally encounters her people and learns her true power.

What worked about the first “Maleficent” was Jolie herself, trying on something softer, even funny, her

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This image released by Disney shows Angelina Jolie as Maleficent in a scene from “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil.”

face, enhanced with prosthetics, half of the visual spectacle.

But “Mistress of Evil” crowds Jolie.

Maleficent fades to the background, eclipsed by full-camp Pfeiffer as the evil, Trumpian dictator queen, an unholy combination of Slobodan Milosevic and Imelda Marcos.

Equally distracting are the dark fae, led by an outlandish Ed Skrein in full winged, ab-revealing indigenous drag.

The mind reels at the thought that Jolie is the least interesting person on screen.

Much of the appeal of “Maleficent” and “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” is the visual spectacle, where humans mingle with computer-generated animals and fairies in a fantastical landscape.

But director Joachim Ronning, who also directed “Kon-Tiki” and “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales,” badly bungles this.

The shots are confounding and messy, and the whole thing is too quickly edited. Far too many scenes take place under the cloak of darkness, so dark you can barely tell who is who.

Chiwetel Ejiofor has a whole character arc as peace-loving dark fae Conall, not that you could ever tell

it was him under the dreads, horns, makeup and dim, dim lighting.

Ronning somewhat saves it with a visually inventive battle scene, punctuated with puffs of red smoke, but this is where the script veers off the rails.

Too much happens, all the time, with a great many different tones battling on the screen.

It’s a little bit “A Princess Bride,” and a lotta bit “Fern Gully,” with heavy metaphors for violent colonialization and the genocide of native people under a greedy, fascist government laced throughout.

The messages that undergird “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” are important ones. If only they didn’t come wrapped in this goofy, chaotic package.

‘MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL’ HH Cast: Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, Harris Dickinson, Ed Skrein, Chiwetel Ejiofor Directed by Joachim Ronning Running time: 1 hour, 58 minutes Rated PG for intense sequences of fantasy action/violence and brief scary images.

Compiled from news services.

Ratings are 1 to 4 stars.

“Joker” — This chilling character study portrays events in Gotham City that resulted in the transformation of the sad loner Arthur Fleck into the classic supervillain. With maniacal Joaquin Phoenix dominating the screen with his memorably creepy turn, “Joker” will cling to you like the aftermath of an unfortunately realistic nightmare. Comic book thriller, R, 122 minutes.

HHH1⁄2 “Lucy in the Sky” — Transformed by a space shuttle mission, an astronaut (Natalie Portman) begins drinking and having an extramarital affair with a colleague (Jon Hamm). This irritatingly self-conscious, maddeningly rudderless and scatter-brained story bounces all over the place and never finds an identity. Drama, R, 124 minutes. H1⁄2 “Where’s My Roy Cohn?” — This thorough and insightful documentary makes a convincing case that Cohn, the Joseph McCarthy aide and later cutthroat New York lawyer, was one of the early architects of bitterly divisive, dirty-tricks politics. Director Matt Tyrnauer does a stellar job of patching together clips and photos chronicling Cohn’s attention-getting antics.

Documentary, PG-13, 97 minutes. HHH “Judy” — Renee Zellweger stars as Judy Garland in 1968, unhinged, financially strapped and on her way to London for a desperately needed nightclub engagement. While an impressive impersonation, Zellweger’s performance never resonates as a fully fleshed-out biopic character portrayal. Biography, PG-13, 118 minutes. HH1⁄2 “Rambo: Last Blood” — Some 37 years after “First Blood,” the fifth and (we hope) final chapter in the franchise finds Sylvester Stallone’s John Rambo in Mexico to rescue a friend’s granddaughter from sex traffickers.

This is gruesomely sadistic and utterly repellent trash with no redeeming qualities other than its mercifully short running time. Action, R, 89 minutes. Zero stars “7 Days to Vegas” — A down-on-his-luck poker player named Duke (Vince Van Patten) bets he can walk the 280 miles from the San Fernando Valley to Las Vegas in just one week. Even if you don’t know a busted straight from a royal flush, this gambling romp works as a broad and funny comedy about some truly bent but hilarious characters. Comedy, no MPAA rating, 92 minutes. HHH “American Dreamer” — Dark and intense, this some- times brutally violent slice of rotted life features a career-best dramatic performance by Jim Gaffigan as a sad-sack ride-share driver plotting to extort money from his drug-dealer client (Robbie Jones). Some audience members will be enthralled, while others might head for the exits. Crime thriller, R, 92 minutes. HHH1⁄2 “Ad Astra” — An astronaut (Brad Pitt) is sent on an interplanetary mission to dissuade his father (Tommy Lee Jones) from carrying out a mad plan that could destroy Earth. Admirably daring, bold and ambitious and sure to be polarizing, it’s one of the most beautiful films of the year, even when it makes little sense.

Adventure drama, PG-13, 122 minutes. HHH1⁄2

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MOVIES

The 20 scariest horror movies of all time, according to this film critic

By RAFER GUZMÁN Newsday

Horror movies have changed dramatically over the decades to keep up with ever-evolving audiences.

Some of the old classics, while still artful and entertaining, no longer have the power to shock. Others, however, have stood the test of time.

What makes a movie scary? Some would say it’s the jump-scare — the “boo!” moment that jolts you out of your seat.

Others might point to a particularly ghastly monster or a preponderance of gore.

And who’s to say what’s more terrifying — a ghost, a creature or a plain old murderer? Much of what jangles your nerves depends on the fears you bring into the theater.

The best horror movies find a sweet spot: A primal, universal terror made vivid by skillful filmmaking. That formula will surely never age. Here, just in time for Halloween, are 20 of the scariest movies of all time: 20. PARANORMAL ACTIVITY (2009): This no-budget indie about a possessed McMansion helped kick off the current horror craze. Slamming doors and flickering lights — and not much else — make this a yelp-out-loud treat.

19. A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984): The movie that gave us the blade-fingered Freddy Krueger (and the film debut of Johnny Depp) looks a little dated now, but director Wes Craven’s blend of dreams

and reality still has the power to unsettle.

18. NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (1968): The zombie genre starts with George Romero’s ghoulish, gory classic.

AMC’s “The Walking Dead” may have more splatter, but this one really stares into the existential abyss.

17. ROSEMARY’S BABY (1968): Roman Polanski’s film about a pregnant woman (Mia Farrow) who gets snookered into Satanism is a slow-building chiller, but the climactic payoff is one of the best you’ll ever see.

16. GET OUT (2017): Jordan Peele’s story of a young black man (Daniel Kaluuya) meeting his white girlfriend’s parents is essentially a race-based version of “The Stepford Wives.” It works best as satirical commentary but has enough wig-out moments to earn a place on this list.

15. THE EVIL DEAD (1981): Five college kids find an audiotape that releases demons in this sophomore feature from Sam Raimi. It’s freaky great fun thanks to clever camerawork, a sly sense of humor and a star turn from Bruce Campbell.

14. THE OMEN (1976): This knockoff of “The Exorcist” met with mixed reviews but is now considered an iconic horror film in its own right. Harvey Stevens is unforgettable as Damien, a literal demon child, while several topshelf actors (Gregory Peck, Lee Remick) play the unfortunate adults around him.

13. THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT (1999): Three filmmakers

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enter a Maryland forest to investigate a local myth.

Assembled from their “found” footage, “The Blair Witch Project” uses virtually nothing but weird noises and shaky camerawork — by the actors themselves — to create an atmosphere of deep-reaching terror.

12. THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE (1974): Tobe Hooper’s low-budget shocker about cannibals preying on hippies was the perfect mid-’70s horror film, a grisly stew of Manson mythology and redneckphobia. Not for the faint of heart.

11. POLTERGEIST (1982): One of two Tobe Hooper films on this list, “Poltergeist” has been almost as widely imitated as “Psycho” or “Halloween.”

(There’s some controversy about whether producer Steven Spielberg “really” directed it.) This is the

movie that made an entire generation afraid to watch television.

10. JAWS (1975): Steven Spielberg’s masterpiece about an outsize shark may not pack the scares-per-minute of other films on this list. It’s part horror movie, part adventure epic. But for white-knuckle suspense — plus several nasty surprises — “Jaws” is tough to beat.

9. THE THING (1982): John Carpenter’s remake of the 1951 classic about a creature discovered in Antarctica is a screamingly great horror flick, full of gore, goo and flamethrowers. The ace cast includes Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley and Keith David.

8. AUDITION (1999): This sneak attack of a movie begins straightforwardly enough with a Japanese widower looking for a younger lover. The harrowing second half

— no spoilers — must be seen to believed. Directed

by Takashi Miike.

7. HEREDITARY (2018): Ari Aster’s story of an artist (Toni Collette) ensnared by a cult may be too intense for some. Critics raved, but freaked-out audiences gave it a rare D+ CinemaScore. You’ve been warned.

6. THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS (1991): Jonathan Demme’s modern classic is still the only horror film to win the Oscar for Best Picture. Anthony Hopkins’ sinister and highly quotable Hannibal Lecter is the cinematic serial killer by which all others are now judged.

5. PSYCHO (1960): Alfred Hitchcock’s most famous film may not jolt audiences the way it once did. But it’s still a terrific shocker, from Anthony Perkins’ unnerving performance as the ultimate mama’s boy to the light-

bulb-swinging climax.

4. HALLOWEEN (1978): John Carpenter terrorized middle America with this simple but effective tale about a serial killer stalking suburban teenagers. Even today, “Halloween” feels like your worst nightmare: a home invasion perpetrated by a semi-supernatural being.

Jamie Lee Curtis makes her big-screen debut as terrorized babysitter Laurie Strode.

3. ALIEN (1979): Director Ridley Scott admitted that “Alien” was basically “Jaws in space.”

Nevertheless, thanks to a groundbreakingly hideous space creature (designed by illustrator H.R. Geiger) and a tough-as-nails Sigourney Weaver as the last survivor on a doomed craft, Scott’s movie remains the first word in modern sci-fi horror.

2. THE EXORCIST (1973): Audiences reportedly fainted and vomited during screenings of William Friedkin’s film about a little girl possessed by a demon (Linda Blair, in a head-spinning, Oscar-nominated turn).

Hype aside, this is still an absolute hair-raiser, especially the later editions that restored the eye-popping “spider-walk” scene.

1. THE SHINING (1980): When it comes to imitators, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining,” based on Stephen King’s 1977 novel, stands alone.

Nobody has ever re-created a hotel quite like the Overlook, nor has anyone equaled Jack Nicholson’s unhinged performance as a father gone mad. It’s a monolith of terror, undiminished even after nearly 40 years.

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