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TUNING UP Steve Frame plays the Edison Inn on Friday night PAGE 9

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YOUR ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND RECREATION GUIDE TO WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GOING ON IN SKAGIT COUNTY AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS

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PUMPKIN PATCH & CORN MAZE: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, through Oct. 31, at Foster’s Produce & Corn Maze, 5818 Highway 530 NE, Arlington. Enjoy u-pick pumpkins, “Wizard of Oz” corn maze, animal barn, kids’ activities and more. Additional activities available for additional fees. Free admission to the farm. Corn maze: $6, free for ages 3 and younger. 360-435-6516 or fosterscornmaze.com.

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Halloween

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GHOST WALK: The 10th annual Concrete Ghost Walk for ages 16 and older will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, departing from the Concrete Theatre, 45920 Main St., Concrete. Indoor Ghost Stories will be offered at 7 p.m. today, Oct. 29, in the theater. Local residents will tell stories and legends of the town’s past as you tour haunted hotspots. Dress for the weather. $10. Reservations required: 360-941-0403 or concrete-wa.com.

HARVEST FEST: The Clear Lake Elementary Harvest Festival will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at Clear Lake Elementary School, 23631 Lake St., Clear Lake. Food served from 5 to 6 p.m., festival from 6 to 8 p.m. Games, cake walk, treats, group dances and a costume contest. Children must attend with an adult. Volunteers needed. 360-855-3530 or tararenee_82@ hotmail.com.

GHOST STORIES: Enjoy an evening of Ghost Stories on the Stage at 7 p.m. today, Oct. 29, at the Concrete Theatre, 45920 Main St., Concrete. Ages 16 and older. $10 advance, $12 at the door. 360-941-0403 or concretetheatre.com.

“HAUNTED HUNDRED YEARS 1915-2015”: Halloween dance and costume contest fundraiser for META Performing Arts: 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, Conway Muse, Bard Loft, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. Performing arts and kids costume contest with prizes. All ages. $5. 360-445-3000.

Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave., Langley. Featuring Seattle’s Can Can Productions’ award-winning dance troupe. An artist meet-and-greet follows the show. $25. 360-2218268 or wicaonline.org. BAT CAVE EXPLORATION: All ages can check out the naturally spooky Bat Cave from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 31, at Little Cranberry Lake, Anacortes. Costumes and flashlights welcome. Meet at the Little Cranberry Lake parking lot on the north end of the lake. Free. Info: contact Denise or Jean at 360-2933725 or visit friendsoftheacfl.org.

BONESHAKER BICYCLE FESTIVAL: The fourth annual Halloween-inspired celebration of all things bicycle will be held GHOSTS & GOBLINS: Kids are “HAUNTED HUNDRED YEARS Saturday, Oct. 31, in and around invited for storytelling and trick- 1915-2015” SIDESHOW: 7 to 9 La Conner. Day-of-event regisor-treating at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. tration and pre-event festivities 30, at Country Meadow Village, 30-31, at the Conway Muse, begin at 8 a.m. The family1501 Collins Road, Sedro18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. oriented event will include three Woolley. Free. 360-856-0404 Check out a traveling sideshow self-guided, mostly level bicycle or facebook.com/country of freaks, oddities, unusual defor- routes ranging from 16 to 62 meadowvillage. mities and more. $5. 360-445miles, starting at 9 a.m. and end3000. ing at the La Conner Channel NIGHTMARE BEFORE HALLodge, 205 N. First St. After the LOWEEN DANCE: The Anacortes HAUNTED TRAILS: Prepare ride, enjoy a post-event celebraMusic Channel will present the to be scared when you hike the tion with magical potions, witchCaptain Fathom “Nightmare Concrete High School Class of es’ brews, crazy contests and Before Halloween” Reunion 2016’s Haunted Trails from 7 to more at Hellam’s Vineyard, 109 Dance from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. N. First St., La Conner. Costumes Oct. 30, at the Depot Art and 30-31, near the high school, 7697 strongly encouraged. Advance Community Center, 611 R Ave., S. Superior Ave., Concrete. Folregistration: $35, $60 tandem, $70 Anacortes. The all-ages event low the signs leading up to the family ($5 more day of ride); free will feature music by Captain school. For information about the for children. boneshakerbikefest. Fathom, with John E. Delourme fundraiser, visit facebook.com/ com. and The Openers, a no-host events/1082727655081498. bar, costume contest and photo DOWNTOWN ANACORTES booth. $12, $20 couple, $8 stuHALLOWEEN BURLESQUE: TRICK-OR-TREAT: Kids ages 12 dents and military, free for ages Enjoy the “Boo LaLa” Burlesque and younger can trick-or-treat at 11 and younger. Advance tickHalloween Weekend with perparticipating merchants from 2 to ets at brownpapertickets.com/ formances at 7:30 p.m. Friday 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, in downevent/2315806. and Saturday, Oct. 30-31, at the town Anacortes. The Majestic

Inn and Spa will host a party with from 7 to 9 p.m. Children must be prizes and treats for the kids at 4 accompanied by an adult. Bring a p.m. 360-293-7911. flashlight. $5 children, $10 adults, includes refreshments. Info tickTRICK-OR-TREAT & COSTUME ets: 360-733-5710 or kathryn@ CONTEST: 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, campfiresamish.org. Oct. 31, at participating stores along First Street in downtown COSTUME CONTEST: ComMount Vernon. An all-ages cospete for cash prizes at the Haltume contest will take place at 5 loween BooNanza Costume Conp.m. at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 test from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, S. First St. Contest divisions: ages Oct. 31, at Swinomish Casino 4 and younger, 5-8, 9-17, and 18 & Lodge, 12885 Casino Drive, and older. Free. 360-336-3801 or Anacortes. Registration starts at mountvernondowntown.org. 5 p.m., with winners announced around 11 p.m. The top four cosS-W HALLOWEEN PARADE: tumes will win cash, with a $1,000 The Sedro-Woolley Kiddies Hal- prize for first place. 888-288-8883 loween Parade will begin at 4 or swinomishcasinoandlodge.com. p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, followed by merchant trick-or-treating HALLOWEEN DANCE: The for children. Parade participants fifth annual KSVU Harvest Fest should line up in the municipal and Halloween Dance will take parking lot behind Wells Fargo place from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Bank on Metcalf Street. 360-855- Oct. 31, in the Marblemount 1841 or sedro-woolley.com. Community Hall, milepost 106plus Highway 20, Marblemount. STANWOOD TRICK-OR-TREAT: Enjoy cider pressing and potluck 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at supper, costume contest, harvest participating merchants in down- pole and raffles. Dance to music town Stanwood. 360-629-3631. by Jumbled Pie. Admission: $6, $10 couples, free for ages 12 and HALLOWEEN STORIES: The younger. To inquire or donate a Bellingham Storytellers Guild raffle prize: 360-853-8388. will offer tales from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Village STANWOOD HALLOWEEN Books, 1200 11th St., Bellingham. COSTUME PARTY: The StanFree. 360-671-2626 or village wood Area Historical Society books.com. will host an adult Halloween costume party from 7 to 11 p.m. CONCRETE HALLOWEEN Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Floyd PARTY: The Lions Club Hallow- Norgaard Cultural Center, 27128 een Party for all ages will take 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. Come place from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, dressed in costume of the 1800s, Oct. 31, in the Concrete Elemen- or a costume of your choice. Ages tary School gym, 7838 S. Superior 21 and older only. $10 suggested Ave., Concrete. Free. 360-853donation. 360-629-6110 or sahs4848. fncc.org. FALL FEST: Enjoy carnival games, food, prizes and more during the Fun Fall Festival from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1515 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. Free. 360-424-1173 or ebcmv.org. HALLOWEEN AT CAMP KIRBY: 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Camp Kirby, 4734 Samish Point Road, Bow. The all-ages, family-friendly event will feature trick-or-treating from 6 to 7 p.m. to cabins around the camp, followed by a costume dance party

HALLOWEEN DANCE: Enjoy big band music by Camano Junction from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Admission: $15. No-host bar and snacks. 360-387-0222 or camanocenter.org. MONSTER BASH: 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, Tulalip Resort Casino’s Orca Ballroom, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip. Costume contest with a $1,000 grand prize. $20 advance, $25 at the door. 360716-7162.

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OUT & ABOUT ART

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Hiroshi Yamano, Ann Vandervelde, Anne Martin McCool, Shannon Kirby and Scott Jamieson, as well as new sculptures. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends; weekdays by appointment. 360-387-2759 or matzkefineart.com.

IN THE ART BAR: Paintings by Margaret Horak are on display at the Lincoln Theatre Art Bar, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. 360-336-8955 or lincolnthe atre.org.

“PLAYIN’ FOR PENNIES”: A show of oil paintings by Chad Houtz continues through Oct. 31 at La Conner Seaside Gallery, 101 N. First St., La Conner. In this body of work Houtz explores the life of street MONOTYPES: A show of musicians. 360-466-5141 monotypes by Marie Powell continues through Nov. or laconnerseasidegallery. com. 3, at Scott Milo Gallery, 420 Commercial Ave., AnaMONOTYPES & PLEIN cortes. Powell’s monotype AIR: A show of new work prints include nautical, by Kris Ekstrand Molesfloral and abstract styles. worth continues through Also featured are conOct. 31 at Museo Gallery, temporary glass tables by 215 First St., Langley. The Lanny Bergner, incorporating his signature “flame show includes monotypes and plein air paintings paint” technique on the inspired by the islands and wire mesh bases, as well as a selection of his woven estuaries of Padilla Bay and the Skagit flats. The wire mesh pieces. Oils by Brooke Borcherding, pas- gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday tels by Amanda Houston, through Monday. 360-221oils by Keith Sorenson and pastels by Janice Wall 7737 or museo.cc. round out the show. GalQUILTS & MORE: Sevlery hours are 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through eral new exhibits of quilts, wearables and other fiber Saturday. 360-293-6938 or arts continue through Dec. scottmilo.com. 30 at the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum, 703 S. “THE NIGHT GALSecond St., La Conner: LERY”: Check out an “Great Lakes Seaway: invitational show of eerie War of 1812 International images through Oct. 31 at Challenge”: This traveling Fourth Corner Frames & exhibition sponsored by Gallery, 311 W. Holly St., the Great Lakes Seaway Bellingham. “The Night Gallery,” a takeoff on Rod Trail features 26 quilts, newly made, but true to Serling’s TV series of the same name, features works 1812-period quilting patterns, fabrics and colors. by a handful of regional artists who have created a Interpretive panels tell each quilt’s “story” — shadowy museum of the outré. Gallery hours are 10 some real, some imagined — and its relevance to a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. 360-734- what many historians consider America’s second war 1340 or fourthcorner for independence. frames.com. “Illusions & Shadows: Colleen Wise”: Wise’s NATURE-INSPIRED quilts have a sense of SCULPTURE: A show of depth that goes beyond the sculptures by Ann Morris surface. Elements seem to and Allen Moe continues through Oct. 31 at Smith & float above the surface or Vallee Gallery, 5742 Gilkey recede into the depths of Ave., Edison. Gallery hours the quilt. She feels compelled to assign a private are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 360-766-6230 or smith narrative to every piece.

‘ART’S ALIVE!’ INVITATIONAL

CONTEMPORARY INDIGENOUS ART: “Not Vanishing: Contemporary Expressions in Indigenous Art, 1977-2015” continues through Jan. 3 at the Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St., La Conner. The exhibit examines the evolution of the Contemporary Native American Arts Movement and the works of artists living in the Northwest, with emphasis on the Puget Sound and Plateau regions. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday. Free. 360-4664446 or monamuseum.org.

of the Anacortes waterfront, at the Anacortes Maritime Heritage Center, 713 R Ave., Anacortes. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays through October. Admission to the Preston is $1-$3. Heritage Center admission is free. 360-293-1916 or museum. cityofanacotes.org. “WHAT IS IT?”: Check out an exhibit of mystery items on display through Nov. 8 at the Skagit County Historical Museum, 501 S. Fourth St., La Conner. Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors and ages 6-12, $10 families, free for members and ages 5 and younger. 360-466-3365 or skagitcounty.net/museum.

SKAGIT ARTISTS TOGETHER: In conjunction with the annual Art’s Alive! festival of the arts, “BIG FAT FUN”: Quinn a show featuring works by K. Thompson is the fea16 Skagit Artists will open Gary Giovane will be the featured artist at the 31st tured artist in a show at with a reception from 5 to annual event, which opens with a reception from 5 to 9 The Shop, 18623 Main St., 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, and p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Maple Hall, 104 Commercial St., La Conner. Meet Giovane and other invited artists and Conway. Shop hours are 11 continue from 10 a.m. to 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday and p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. enjoy music, wine and hors d’oeuvres. The event conSaturday. 360-391-2691 or to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7-8, tinues with more music, the open art show and at the La Conner Civic artist demonstrations from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday theshopconway.com. Garden Club, 622 S. Secand 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7-8. Check out a A FEAST OF PAINTond St., La Conner. love wide variety of art by dozens of local and regional INGS: New paintings by laconner.com/arts-alive. artists. Participating La Conner merchants will also Maggie Wilder are on feature art displays and special events. Free WEAVERS’ SALE: admission. artsalivelaconner.com. Pictured: “Kettle of display through Nov. 1 at Eagles” by Gary Giovane. Gallery Cygnus, 109 Com- “Uncommon Threads,” the mercial, La Conner. Can Whidbey Weavers Guild’s paint be delicious? Can the 12th annual fiber arts sale, image of food be enough will be held from 10 a.m. to “Best of the Festival 4288 or laconnerquilts.org. to satisfy? What does local 7 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 2015”: The first floor of food look like in local 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6-7, the Gaches Mansion hosts GROUP SHOW: “Visual landscape? Gallery hours at Greenbank Farm, 765 the blue ribbon quilts, Poetry and Abstract are noon to 5 p.m. Friday Wonn Road, Greenbank. wearables and fiber art Expressionism” continthrough Sunday or by The sale will feature a varifrom the 2015 Quilt & ues through Nov. 8 at appointment. 360-708-4787 ety of fiber arts including Fiber Arts Festival. Matzke Fine Art Gallery or gallerycygnus.com. weaving, spinning, dying, The museum is open and Sculpture Park, 2345 basketry, felting, knitting from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Blanche Way, Camano STERNWHEELER’S FALL and jewelry created by Wednesday through SunIsland. The show feaHOURS: The sternwheeler guild members. whidbey day. Admission: $7, $5 stu- tures paintings, stone and W.T. Preston features an weaversguild.org. dents and military with ID, glass sculptures by Lin exhibit exploring the marifree for members and ages McJunkin, Tracy Powell, time community’s rich traPAINTINGS EXPRESS 11 and younger. 360-466Milo White, Reg Akright, ditions and the evolution LOSS: A show of paintings

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OUT & ABOUT by Camano Island artist Michelle Bear will open Friday, Nov. 6, and continue through Dec. 24 at Gallery Cygnus, 109 Commercial, La Conner. A reception for the artist will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. Bear’s paintings are a “poignant expression of loss. Her grounding is a sense of place, a habitat that’s damaged and still wildly beautiful. It is identified with wildlife that suffers, and she gives that loss a voice through powerful images that symbolize what we’re missing.” Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, or by appointment. 360-708-4787 or gallery cygnus.com.

Gallery. Geoffrey Castle will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Cassera Arts Premiers, 106 First St. 310-691-9391. BILINGUAL MUSEUM TOUR: The Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St., La Conner, will offer a Bilingual Spanish Exhibition Tour at 1:15 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28. Join educator Melody Young for a guided tour and discussion of the museum’s current exhibitions. Tours are family-friendly and geared for native speakers as well as students of the language. Free. 360-466-4446 or monamuseum.org.

FESTIVALS

HOLIDAY FESTIVAL AND MARKET: The Bow Little ARTISTS IN THE Market will host the event HOUSE: Fourth Corner from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Frames & Gallery will Saturday, Nov. 14, at Beau feature a showcase of Lodge, 17581 Wood Road, original work from its “in Bow. The Holiday Festihouse” artists opening val will feature some 40 with a reception during local food producers and the downtown Bellingham artisans, music, hot cider Art Walk from 6 to 10 p.m. and holiday cheer. Free Friday, Nov. 6, and continu- admission. 360-724-3333 or ing through Nov. 30 at 311 bowlittlemarket.com. W. Holly St., Bellingham. Check out pastels, acrylics and mixed media by Laurie LECTURES AND TALKS Potter; aquatints by Stephen McMillan; sculptures LOCAL RADIO: “Speak by Shirley Erickson; potUp! Speak Out!,” a halftery by Linda R Hughes; hour weekly show commitand photography by Sheri ted to community, peace, Wright. Gallery hours are justice and non-violence 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monissues broadcasts at 5 p.m. day through Saturday. 360- Wednesdays and 8 p.m. 734-1340 or fourthcorner Sundays on Skagit Valley frames.com. Community Radio Station KSVR 91.7 FM (Mount LA CONNER GALLERY Vernon), KSVU 90.1 FM TOUR: Celebrate Arts (Hamilton), KMRE 102.3 Alive! with special exhibi- FM (Bellingham) and tions, artist demonstraKSJU 91.9 FM (Friday tions, live music and more Harbor). speakupspeak from noon to 7 p.m. Friday outradio.org. through Sunday, Nov. 6-8, “We Do The Work,” a at participating galleries half-hour weekly radio in downtown La Conner, show dedicated to the wellincluding Aleks Art Studio, being of all workers, broadBlackfish Gallery, Cassera casts at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays Arts Premiers and Seaside on KSVR 91.7 FM and

KSVU 90.1 FM, and again at 8:30 a.m. Fridays on KSVU. ksvrwedothework@ gmail.com.

brownpapertickets.com/ event/2060594.cantabile chamberchoir@gmail.com or 425-312-4565.

Theatre in Friday Harbor. The festival will feature some 30 films highlighting stories of the Pacific Rim, from Chile to Alaska. “OLD TIMERS’ TALES”: FREE FILM: Enjoy a free The opening night gala Those three old boys from screening of “Spare Parts” will feature a visit from Burlington — Duane at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, actors Katharine Ross Stowe, Jim Neff and Don at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 and Sam Elliott, who Mapes — will return for S. First St., Mount Vernon. will receive the Andrew the fourth annual evening Presented by the countyV. McLaglen Lifetime of “Old Timers’ Tales” at 7 wide Skagit Reads proAchievement Award for p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the gram, the film is an adapta- their outstanding careers in Burlington Public Library, tion of Joshua Davis’ book theatre, film and television. 820 E. Washington Ave., “Spare Parts: Four Undoc- Tickets, info: 360-298-1939 Burlington. Free. For infor- umented Teenagers, One or fhff.org. mation, email philbert29@ Ugly Robot, and the Battle gmail.com or visit the Bur- for the American Dream,” KIDS GIANT GARAGE lington Historical Society the current Skagit Reads SALE: Shop for all things on Facebook. book selection. A panel kid-related as young vendiscussion will follow the dors sell toys, books, games, “MILITARY UNIFORMS film. Free. 360-336-6209. bikes, sports equipment, & THOSE WHO WORE clothing and more from 9 THEM”: 7 p.m. Wednesday, FILMS WITH FRIENDS: a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. Nov. 4, Anacortes Public Environmental Film Series: 7, at the Burlington Parks Library, 1220 10th St., Friends of Skagit Beaches and Recreation Center, 900 Anacortes. Doug Charles and Trail Tales presents E. Fairhaven Ave., Burlingwill share a selection of his free feature-length films ton. Free admission. 360vintage military uniform on issues relevant to our 755-9649 or burlingtonwa. collection and his research Puget Sound/Salish Sea gov/recreation. on the individuals who waters at 7 p.m. Fridays, at served in those uniforms. the Northwest Educational CRAFT FAIR: The Free. 360-293-1910, ext. 21, Services District Building, Burlington Edison High or library.cityofanacortes. 1601 R Ave., Anacortes. School Band Boosters will org. Short films made by host the 25th annual “A young local filmmakers Note-Able Affair” Craft lead off each screening. Fair from 8:30 a.m. to 4 MUSIC Doors open at 6:30 p.m. p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at CHRISTMAS CONfor popcorn, drinks and to Burlington Edison High CERT: Enjoy a Christmas meet the filmmakers. Free. School, 301 N. Burlington concert featuring Skagit skagitbeaches.org. Blvd., Burlington. 360-757Valley choirs, musicians Next up: 4074. and soloists from 4 to 6 Nov. 6: “Easy Like p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, at Water”: Visionary architect CHOWDER ON THE Maple Hall, 104 CommerMohammed Rezwan is CHANNEL AND CRAFT cial, La Conner. Admission building floating schools SHOW: The La Conner by donation. 360-466-4778. to turn the front lines of Kiwanis present Chowder climate change into a com- on the Channel and an MORE FUN munity of learning. RezArts and Crafts Show on wan is trying to “expand Saturday, Nov. 7, at the TASTE OF SKAGIT La Conner elementary VALLEY: The 10th annual the model to create floatand middle schools, 305 N. Cantabile Chamber Choir ing clinics, cinemas and climate shelters in a nation Sixth St., La Conner: benefit for ages 21 and where 20 million people n Arts and Crafts Show, older will be held from 4 may be washed away by 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the La to 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, mid-century,” according to Conner Middle School at Maple Hall, 104 Coma news release gym. Free admission. mercial Ave., La Conner. n Chowder by the Local wines and beers, FRIDAY HARBOR FILM Channel, 3 to 6 p.m. at the artisan food, live jazz FESTIVAL: The third annu- La Conner Elementary and a silent auction. $30 al Friday Harbor Film Fes- School gym. Up to 16 resadmission includes five taurants will feature their tastings, a souvenir tasting tival is set for Nov. 6-8 at glass and more. Tickets at the San Juan Community best recipes. Vote for your

favorite. Admission and samples: $8. 888-642-9284 or lovelaconner.com. FALL TEA LUNCHEON: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Stanwood Community and Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood. Enjoy tea, lunch and dessert. $10. Reservations required: 360-6297403 or stanwoodsenior center.org. “GRAND COULEE TO GRUNGE: Eight Stories That Changed The World”: The exhibit continues through Dec. 31, at the Skagit County Historical Museum, 501 S. Fourth St., La Conner. The exhibit, on loan from the Secretary of State’s office, focuses on eight key stories that helped put Washington on the global map. $5 adults, $4 seniors and children ages 6-12, $10 families. Free for members and ages 5 and younger. 360-4663365 or skagitcounty.net/ museum. FAMILY ROBOTICS NIGHT: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. today, Burlington Public Library, 820 E. Washington Ave., Burlington. “Inspired by the Skagit Reads book, “Spare Parts”? Bring your kids ages 5 and older and create your own “Stinky” using craft materials and small motors. Free. 360755-0760. SHORT FILMS: Fidalgo Films and the Anacortes Center for Happiness will present “Showing Our Shorts” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at the center, 619 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Enjoy showings of “The Bath” and “So This Priest Walks Into a Bar” plus a few quick extra attractions. Admission: $3, $2 if you wear shorts. 360464-2229 or anacortes centerforhappiness.org.

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TRAVEL FAMILY TRAVEL FIVE

Make memories, and learn something while you’re at it Field Museum. The kids’ interest in science will be stoked when they check out Travel pushes families her 600-pound skull and past boundaries of every learn she is 42 feet long and kind and provides a pletho- boasts 58 daggerlike teeth. ra of educational opportuni- Marvel along with the scities. Here are five ways to entific team as your family expand your horizons: discovers how our under1. Dynamic dinosaurs, standing of the T. rex has Chicago. If your youngsters evolved through the years. are wild about supersize fieldmuseum.org/at-thecreatures, they will want to field/exhibitions/sue-t-rex meet Sue. She’s the largest, 2. Freedom Center, Cinmost complete and wellcinnati. Opened in 2004 preserved Tyrannosaurus on the banks of the Ohio rex skeleton on the planet River, this groundbreaking and can be observed at the institution shines a light on Windy City’s world-famous efforts to “abolish human enslavement and secure freedom for all people.” Through permanent and changing exhibits, the center provides a window on the horrors of slavery and honors those who have stood for justice from the PETER MAWANGA of the Underground & THE AMARAVI MOVEMENT days Railroad to modern times. WORLD MUSIC FORM MALAWI The Solomon Northup OCTOBER 30 Tour provides historical context for the extraordinary story of the man born free and sold into slavery, as revealed in his book and the Oscar-winning By LYNN O’ROURKE HAYES The Dallas Morning News

movie “12 Years a Slave.” freedomcenter.org 3. The value of volunteering. Volunteer vacations enable parents to model their most deeply held values while demonstrating compassion for others. Help build a home for another family, teach youngsters to read or work on programs that positively influence at-risk wildlife and the natural world. You’ll experience a new landscape and see the world and your fellow citizens through a new lens. globalvolunteers.org; yrno. com; sandalsfoundation.org 4. Exploratorium, San Francisco. Young children and toddlers are mesmerized by shadow, light, bubbles and color. Kids can create a marble machine, study plankton populations and check out an “upsidedown world” inside this creative center. With some 600 exhibits on 3.3 acres, every member of the family is encouraged to see the world differently. The learning lab suggests “tinkering” as a means of expanding

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our perceptions. Collaborations with local artists make possible multimedia performances, theatrical productions, animated filmmaking, immersive installations and walking tours. Check out the Exploratorium’s free apps to learn surprising facts about how our senses can mislead us. exploratorium.edu 5. Discover your national park. The National Park Service is celebrating 100 years of providing community-based recreation, conservation and historic preservation programs. With some 400 parks for families to explore, the opportunities for outdoor, scientific, nature and pure, fun-filled discovery are endless. If you are looking for a way to get started, visit the NPS website, where you’ll find news about the centennial, Junior Ranger programs and 35 National Park Adventures for kids of all ages. nationalparks.org/connect/npf-kids; nps.gov n Lynn O’Rourke Hayes is the editor of familytravel. com.

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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. RSVP: 360-848-2090. “THE SPIRIT OF THE COAST JOURNEY”: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 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. 360-293-1910, ext. 21, or library.cityof anacortes.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 360-336-6215. 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 no-host 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 Christmas Festival at the Washington State Fair Events Center in Puyallup. Transformed into a Victorian village, it features old-fashioned

streets lined with more than 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. 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 trips include a cruise through Alaska’s Inside Passage, a scenic rail tour of British Columbia hot springs and the Rockies, a fall trip to Ireland, a tour of Martha’s Vineyard and the Eastern Seaboard, and a visit to New Mexico’s annual Balloon Fiesta. ESCORTED TOURS: The Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St., has several 2016 international trips planned: Tropical Costa Rica, Feb. 29-March 8; a European River Cruise, Budapest to Amsterdam, Oct. 12-27; and Hawaii, Nov. 12-19. Contact Pat at pgardner@ oakharbor.org or 360-2794582. 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.

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AT THE LINCOLN ‘The Rocky Horror Show’

lywood musical “Oklahoma!” returns to theaters nationwide for the first time in wide release in 60 8 p.m. today-Friday, Oct. 29-30 years, fully restored and with an 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 extended preshow featurette fea8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4 turing Kristin Chenoweth singing songs from the classic musical Theater Arts Guild presents based on the Richard Rodgers Richard O’Brien’s “The Rocky and Oscar Hammerstein II stage Horror Show,” the campy, humorproduction. ous tribute to the science fiction The theatrical rerelease marks horror B movies of the late 1940s the first time theater goers will through to the early 1970s. The see the fully restored film on cinmusical tells the story of a newly ema screens. engaged couple getting caught in “Oklahoma!” was released a storm and coming to the home Oct. 11, 1955, but its origins of a mad transvestite scientist date back a dozen years earlier unveiling his new creation. when Rodgers and Hammerstein Parental discretion advised. Craig Parrish / Skagit Valley Herald staged their first Broadway proReserved tickets: $12.50, $17.50 “The Rocky Horror Show” continues its run at the Lincoln with duction of “Oklahoma!” Gordon and $25. shows tonight through Saturday, and Wednesday. MacRae, Shirley Jones, Rod Steiger and Eddie Albert starred ‘Tannhauser’ as Wolfram, his second Met Wag- students with $2 off for Lincoln in the Academy Award-winning 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 members. ner role; Günther Groissböck film, which was inducted into the as the Landgraf; and Eva-Maria James Levine conducts the prestigious National Film RegisWestbroek as Elisabeth and first Met revival of Wagner’s try in 2007. ‘Oklahoma’ Michelle DeYoung as Venus, Tannhäuser since 2004. Johan $16 adults; $14 seniors; $12 60th anniversary the human and divine rivals for Botha sings his first company students and children plus appli2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1 performances of the title role, in Tannhäuser’s affection. cable fees. Lincoln members a cast that includes Peter Mattei $23 adults; $19 seniors; $16 Academy Award-winning Hol- receive $2 off per ticket.

‘Spare Parts’

5:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1 “Spare Parts” is the true story of a robot named “Stinky,” a scrappy creation imagined by a team of undocumented Mexicanborn teens from Phoenix, Arizona. Encouraged by their coach to enter the robot into a national underwater robotics competition, the boys overcame the odds to beat the country’s top student engineers, including a team from MIT. Stars George Lopez, Marisa Tomei and Jamie Lee Curtis. Join readers across Skagit County to hear Joshua Davis, editor of Wired magazine and co-founder of Epic magazine, discuss his book, “Spare Parts: Four Undocumented Students, One Ugly Robot, and the Battle for the American Dream,” at the Lincoln at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10. Both events are free. n The Lincoln Theatre is located at 712 S. First St, downtown Mount Vernon. 360-336-8955, lincoln theatre.org

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area October 29-November 4

TUNING UP Playing at area venues October 29-November 5 FRIDAY.30 PETER MAWANGA AND THE AMARAVI MOVEMENT 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $22-$30. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

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JOAN PENNEY JAZZ QUINTET with John Anderson, Chuck Kistler, Hans Brehmer, Ken French: Chardonnay Release Party, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Bertelsen Winery, 20598 Starbird Road, Mount Vernon. $40. 360-540-2212.

Marcia Kester (country, rock, oldies, pop, blues): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000. Joan Penney Jazz Quintet, with John Anderson, Chuck Kistler, Hans Brehmer, Ken French: Chardonnay Release Party, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Bertelsen Winery, 20598 Starbird Road, Mount Vernon. $40. 360540-2212. Matney Cook and the Mudflat Walkers: 6 to 7 p.m., The Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-982-2649. Open Mic & Jam: 8 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. No cover. 425-737-5144 or 360-629-6500.

STEVE FRAME 8 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-766-6266.

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FRIDAY.30 Matt Rehfeldt “Bach to Rock” CD release/Halloween Party: 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-445-3000. 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.

4 More (’80s 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 Sky Colony: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805.

Desperate Measures: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360-422-6411.

Lloyd Hooper and the Cascade Ramblers (classic country dance): 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., Sedro-Woolley American Legion Hall, 701 Murdock St., Sedro-Woolley. Groovetramps: 8 p.m., Rock- 360-855-5111. fish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588Steve Frame: 8 p.m., Edison 1720. Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-766-6266.

Wes Jones: Country Halloween Party and Costume Contest, 9 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. $5. 425737-5144 or 360-629-6500. The Cave Singers, Draemhouse: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $12. 360-7781067.

Ann ‘N Dean (country, classic rock): 6:30 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. 360-848-8882. Acoustic night with J.P. Falcon and guests: 8 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-766-6330.

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“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.

“Boo LaLa” Burlesque Halloween Weekend: Can Can Productions, 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave., Langley. $25. 360-2218268 or wicaonline.org.

MUSIC

Peter Mawanga and the Amaravi Movement: 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $22-$30. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

THEATER

“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 lincolntheatre.org.

Fidalgo Youth Symphony fall concert: 1 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $15. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

THEATER

“The Rocky Horror Show” (musical): Theater Arts Guild, 10 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $12.50$25. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

“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.

4 More (’80s 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.

Desperate Measures: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360-4226411.

Thomas Deakin and Lucas Hicks: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360399-1805.

45th St. Brass Band, Pure Jisun Band, Chris Anderson: 8 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $8. 360-445-3000.

The Mix: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360755-3956.

Bodacious: 9 p.m. to midnight, The Bullpen Sports Bar & Grill, 701 Gin Gypsy Halloween Metcalf St., Sedro-Wool- Bash: 8:30 p.m., Edison ley. 360-588-4508. Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360766-6266.

SUNDAY.1 Ron W. Bailey & The Tangents: 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-7666266.

MONDAY.2 Gary B’s Church of Blues: Jam night, 6 to 10 p.m., Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360-445-4733.

Open Studio Jazz Jam: 5:30 to 7 p.m., Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 321 Front St., Lynden. $5, free for JAC members. jansenart center.org.

WEDNESDAY.4 Kowloon Walled City, Fight Amp, Grenades: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $7. 360-778-1067.

Lloyd Hooper and the Cascade Ramblers (classic country dance): 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., Sedro-Woolley American Legion Hall, 701 Murdock St., SedroWoolley. 360-855-5111.

Halloween costume party: 7 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. 360-848-8882. Horror Business (Misfits), Flannel (Weezer), Brown Town (Ween): 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $7. 360-778-1067.

Scary Monster & The Super Creeps Halloween Bash: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro, 1107 Railroad Ave., Bellingham. 360647-5593. Halloween costume party with the Chris Eger Band: 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-766-6330.

The Naughty Blokes: Haunted Halloween Bash and Costume Contest, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Farmstrong Brewing, 110 Stewart Road, Mount Vernon. 360-8738852.

THURSDAY.5 The Ancient Wild: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $5. 360445-3000.

Queens Bluegrass: 6 to 8 p.m., The Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., SedroWoolley. 360-9822649.

Open Mic & Jam: 8 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. No cover. 425-7375144 or 360-6296500.

Tango Alpha Tango, Fauna Shade: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $6. 360-778-1067.

Paul Klein (jazz, blues): 5 to 7 p.m., Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 321 Front St., Lynden. No cover. 360-3543600 or jansenart center.org.