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Skagit Valley Herald Thursday October 31, 2013

Halloween

Reviews

At the Movies

Plenty of tricks and treats in the area for kids and adults alike

Music: Toby Keith, Kelly Clarkson Video Games: ‘Armored Core ...’

‘Ender’s Game’ another YA, sci-fi flick; an insightful look at ‘Diana’

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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK “Monsters University”: A look back at how Mike (Billy Crystal) and Sully (John Goodman) become scaring buddies.

This prequel approach is sweet, colorful and generally funny, but it lacks the emotional tug of the original film. It was far more fun, touching and interesting to watch Mike and Sully trying to keep baby Boo from harm than it is to watch them find their place on campus.

Robert L. Baird’s script focuses on Mike’s efforts to be accepted. While there are touching moments, it just doesn’t have that tug of emotion that stays with a viewer long after the last monster has left the building.

The film explodes with monsters.

“Monsters, Inc.” had a limited number of creatures because that’s all the computers could handle. Now, the campus is loaded with hundreds of creatures, all very different. Even the backgrounds have a richer and deeper tone.

This movie’s loaded with enough action and animated fun that it will keep young viewers amused. Disappointing is the fact that after so many years, the story doesn’t live up to the technology.

“R.I.P.D.”: Jeff Bridges, Ryan Reynolds play cops dispatched to protect the living from those who refuse to move peacefully into the afterlife.

“R.I.P.D.” is DOA. This is nothing more than a cheap, lifeless knockoff of “Men In Black.” There are the recently dead, instead of aliens. And a cantankerous Jeff Bridges, instead of Tommy Lee Jones.

Director Robert Schwentke obviously knew he had little to work with in the script by numerous writers who tried to adapt the Dark Horse comedy. He loads the movie with odd camera tricks, such as shooting scenes from weird angles and having the camera make odd treks, to finally get to the scene.

If only the story had been as different as some of his camera work, the film would have shown some signs of life.

“Home Alone: The Holiday Heist”: Finn gets left alone in the family’s new home in Maine.

“Masters of Money”: BBC documentary that explores economists whose theories continue to influence policy.

“Bounty Killer”: It’s been 20 years since the corporations took over the world’s governments and the Council of Nine issues death warrants for all white collar criminals.

YOUR ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND RECREATION GUIDE TO WHAT’S GOING ON IN SKAGIT COUNTY AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS

Upcoming movie releases Following is a partial schedule of coming movies on DVD. Release dates are subject to change: NOV. 5 Girl Most Likely - Lionsgate Grown Ups 2 - Sony The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Extended Edition - Warner Parkland - Millennium Lovelace - Anchor Bay Passion - Entertainment One White House Down - Sony

This Weekend / Page 5 Western Libraries to unveil new Northwest Collection on Friday at Western Washington University

NOV. 12 Blackfish - Magnolia Man of Steel - Warner Prince Avalanche - Magnolia Turbo - Fox/DreamWorks NOV. 19 Paranoia - Fox Planes - Disney The To Do List - Sony 2 Guns - Universal We’re the Millers - New Line The World’s End - Universal NOV. 26 Getaway - Warner The Grandmaster - Anchor Bay Jobs - Universal RED 2 - Summit

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“Coming Home for Christmas”: A sister is determined to reunite her family for Christmas at their old family home.

“Secret World of Santa Claus”: Includes “Elves in Toyland” and “A Present for Santa.”

“Line of Duty Series 1”: BBC thriller starring Lennie James (“The Walking Dead”).

“Agatha Christie’s Poirot Series 9”: Four feature-length mysteries starring David Suchet.

“American Experience: War of the Worlds”: Film director and cinema historian Peter Bogdanovich, Orsen Welles’ daughter Chris Welles Feder, and other authors and experts talk about the radio show that scared the country.

“Family Tree: The Complete First Season”: Christopher Guest series about how our families define us.

“The Beauty and the Devil”: Rene Clair’s 1950 retelling of the Faust legend.

“The Show Queen”: Patrick Stewart is featured in this production based on the writings of Hans Christian Andersen. n Rick Bentley, The Fresno Bee

SUBMISSIONS Email features@skagitpublishing.com, vrichardson@skagitpublishing. com (recreation items) Deadline: 5 p.m. Friday for the following Thursday edition Phone 360-416-2135 Hand-deliver 1215 Anderson Road Mount Vernon, WA 98274 Mailing address P.O. Box 578 Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Travel................................................6-7 Music, Video Game Reviews...........8-9 On Stage, Tuning Up....................10-11 Get Involved...................................... 12 Hot Tickets........................................ 14 Movie Reviews.................................. 16 Movie Listings, Mini-Reviews.......... 17 Out & About.................................18-19 ON THE COVER

Olivia Elliott plays the title role in “Annie,” which opens Saturday at McIntyre Hall. Patti Means photo

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ON STAGE

Annie (Olivia Elliott) wows the staff at Daddy Warbucks’ mansion in “Annie.”

Patti Means photos

Lyric Light Opera takes on a classic ‘Annie’ When: 7:30 p.m.

Saturdays, Nov. 2, 9 and 16; 2 p.m.

Sundays, Nov. 3, 10 and 17 Where: McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon Tickets: $22-$45.

360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org Information: lyriclight opera.org

tion — it begins a six-show run Saturday, Nov. 2, at McIntyre Hall in Mount Vernon — and audiences “The sun’ll come out, tomorrow will be treated to a production that …” has its legs underneath it, having Musical theater has dozens been performed seven times in of iconic images, characters and October at the Kirkland Performelodies, but it might be fair to say mance Center in Kirkland. there is none more recognizable “That means whoever gets the than the main theme of the song second half of the run always is “Tomorrow,” from “Annie.” better off, because the show is all Lyric Light Opera often takes tight right from the day it goes on musicals that could present into the hall,” said director and a daunting challenge. The list Lyric Light Opera founder Brenda includes “South Pacific,” “Seven Mueller. “And that’s the way it will Brides for Seven Brothers,” “The be when it gets to McIntyre.”

Music Man,” “The Sound of The musical tells the story of Music” and many others.

Annie, one of several girls at the “Annie” continues that tradiinner-city Municipal Girls OrphanBy CRAIG PARRISH Entertainment/Lifestyles Editor

age. She’s a feisty sort, and after being returned to the orphanage after an escape, she winds up as a guest in the mansion of billionaire Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks.

Along the way, Annie crosses paths with Miss Hannigan, the surly, envious woman in charge of the orphanage; Rooster and Lily, two hustlers who try to cash in by claiming to be Annie’s parents; and President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

The timeless songs include “Hard Knock Life,” “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile” and “I Don’t Need Anything But You.” Mueller has directed two previ-

ous productions of “Annie,” so preparing for this one puts her on familiar ground. “‘Annie’ is one of those shows that was done in the style of those classic musical theater productions,” she said. “Even though ‘Annie’ isn’t old, per se, it’s not from the ’40s, the golden years of musical theater. But it’s in the style of the ‘golden’ shows, like ‘Oklahoma!’ and all of those classic shows.

“That means that ‘Annie’ has beautiful, full-sounding orchestrations, and the story is told in a very classic style. I’ve already done this twice, so now, I feel like I’m a personal friend of Daddy Warbucks.”

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COMMUNITY PUMPKIN PATCH & CORN MAZE: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Oct. 31, Foster’s Produce & Corn Maze, 5818 Highway 530 NE, Arlington. Enjoy u-pick pumpkins, “Pirate Ship Adventures” corn maze, animal barn, kids’ activities and more.

Wagon rides and additional activities available for additional fees. Free admission to the farm. Corn maze: $6, $25 family pass (six people), free for ages 4 and younger. 360-435-6516 or fosterscornmaze.com.

CORN MAZE, PUMPKIN PATCH: Biringer’s Black Crow Pumpkins & Corn Maze Farm will be open from noon to 6 p.m. today, Oct. 31, at 2431 Highway 530 NE, Arlington.

Kids can enjoy a hay bale maze, kiddie slide, skeleton graveyard picnic and more. Pumpkins, gourds, corn stalks, cider and apples available for purchase.

Corn maze admission: $8 before 6 p.m., $9 after 6 p.m. Free for kids under 46 inches tall, day or night. 360-435-5616 or facebook.com/biringers.black.crow.

HALLOWEEN PARTY: 7:30 p.m. today, Oct. 31, Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. Music by El Colonel and Mary De La Fuente, prizes for best costume. $14. 360-445-3000.

OPEN MIC/HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY: 9:30 p.m. today, Oct. 31, Brown Lantern Ale House, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-293-2544.

TRICK OR TREAT & COSTUME CONTEST: Bring the kids for safe trick or treating from 3 to 5 p.m. today, Oct. 31, at participating stores on First Street in downtown Mount Vernon. A costume contest for all ages will take place at 4:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St. Prizes will be awarded for the top three in the children’s categories: ages 4 and younger, 5-8, and 9 and older. One prize will be awarded for the best-dressed “young at heart” entry age 18 or older. Free. 360-336-3801 or mountvernondowntown.org.

MONSTER BASH: 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. today, Oct. 31, Tulalip Resort Casino’s Orca Ballroom, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip.

Enjoy music by The Rhythm Nation and a costume contest with a $1,000 grand prize. $25.

888-272-1111.

HALLOWEEN IN THE AREA DOWNTOWN ANACORTES TRICK-OR-TREAT: Kids ages 12 and younger can trick-or-treat at participating merchants from 3 to 5 p.m. today, Oct. 31. Goodies for the kids, coupons and specials for the adults. Costume contest at 4:30 p.m. Kids must be accompanied by an adult.

360-293-7911.

TRUNK OR TREAT: Family Life Assembly, 1617 29th St., Anacortes, will host Trick or Treat from 5 to 6:30 p.m. today, Oct. 31. Kids can collect treats from cars, and the event will also include a fresh apple cider press, games and a photo booth.

Free. 360-293-2219 or family lifeag.net.

S-W HALLOWEEN PARADE: Halloween activities for funlovers young and old begin at noon today, Oct. 31, in downtown Sedro-Woolley with the Merchant Costume Contest judging. (Hint: The judges are looking for the best themes this year.) The Sedro-Woolley Kiddies Halloween Parade will begin at 4 p.m., followed by Merchant Trick or Treating for children. Parade participants should line up in the municipal parking lot behind Wells Fargo Bank. 360-855-1841 or sedro-woolley.com to enter the parade.

TRICK-OR-TREATERS PARADE: La Conner’s annual parade of elementary and middle school trick-or-treaters will take place at 3:30 p.m. today, Oct. 31, from the La Conner Marina parking lot at North First Street to the parking lot

at the end of South First Street, followed by merchant trick-ortreating on the sidewalks back to the Marina parking lot. For information, call the La Conner Chamber of Commerce 888642-9284 or visit laconner chamber.com.

TRICK OR TREAT AT THE MALL: Kids in costume can trick or treat while staying warm and dry from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Oct. 31, at Cascade Mall, 201 Cascade Mall Drive, Burlington. No realistic looking weapons, no masks on children over age 13, no suggestive or explicit costumes or costumes with gang associations. Free.

360-757-2070.

demands bloody vengeance.

“The Anniversary” is an independent horror movie filmed in Concrete and other Pacific Northwest locations. Cast and crew will be on hand for questions and answers. Rated R. $10. 360-941-0403 or concretetheatre.com.

TRICK-A-TRUNK: Bring the kids for safe and fun trunk-ortreating from 6 to 9 p.m. today, Oct. 31, at the Whidbey Playhouse parking lot, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor.

Free. 360-679-2237 or whidbey playhouse.com.

CONCRETE HALLOWEEN PARTY: The Lions Club Halloween Party for children of all ages will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Oct. 31, at the Concrete K-8 School Gym, 7838 S. Superior Ave., Concrete. Enjoy games, hot dogs, cider and more. Free. 360-853-4848.

DOWNTOWN BELLINGHAM TRICK-OR-TREAT: Children can dress up in costume and trick or treat for goodies from 3 to 6 p.m. today, Oct. 31, at participating merchants in downtown Bellingham. Look for trick-ortreat balloons and posters on the doors and windows of participating businesses. 360-5278710 or downtownbellingham. com.

STANWOOD TRICK OR TREAT: 3 to 5 p.m. today, Oct. 31, at participating merchants in downtown Stanwood. Look for the “Trick or Treat Here” signs in shop windows along Main Street.

HALLOWEEN STORIES: The Bellingham Storytellers Guild will offer up ghoulish tales from 4 to 6 p.m. today, Oct. 31, at Village Books, 1200 11th St., Bellingham. Free. 360-671-2626 or villagebooks.com.

HALLOWEEN HORROR: Enjoy a screening of “The Anniversary” at 8 p.m. today, Oct. 31, at the Concrete Theatre, 45920 Main St., Concrete.

Set in the 1980s, this wild ride introduces us to colorful women who aren’t afraid to be themselves – until a brutal past

MUSIC, COSTUME CONTEST: David Bowie cover band Scary Monster & The Super Creeps will perform at 8:30 p.m. today, Oct. 31, at the Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison.

Dress up in your best costume and compete for prizes. 360766-6266.

KIDZ KARNIVAL: Mount Vernon Church of the Nazarene, 2710 E. Fir St., will host Kidz Karnival from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today, Oct. 31. Games, crafts, stories, snacks and more.

HALLOWEEN MUSIC: HorrorBusiness, Pantera Lives! and MotleyCrew will perform at 9 p.m. today, Oct. 31, at The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $8-$10. 360-7781067 or shakedownbellingham. com.

HALLOWEEN NIGHT: Enjoy music by the Legendary Chucklenuts at 9 p.m. and Luke Warm & The Moderates at 10 p.m. today, Oct. 31, at Boundary Bay Brewing Co., 1107 Railroad Ave., Bellingham. Dress your best for a chance to win a prize.

Ages 21 and older. $5 cover. bbaybrewery.com.

ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW: Enjoy a special screening of this camp classic at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. The Art Bar will open one hour before the show. Rated R. Not recommended for children under 16.

Advance tickets: $10, $8 members. $12 at the door. Add $5 for a Rocky Horror prop bag.

360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre. org MASQUERADE COSTUME BALL: The 1st Street Cabaret & Speakeasy will host a Halloween Masquerade Costume Ball from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Nov. 2, at 612 S. First St., Mount Vernon. Suit up in your best costume and enjoy food, spirits, a costume contest and more. $5 cover. 360-3363012 or riverbelledinnerthe atre.com.

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THIS WEEKENDin the area ART’S ALIVE Stanwood/Camano artist Jack Gunter will be the featured artist at the 29th annual event, set for Friday through Sunday, Nov. 1-3, in La Conner. Check out the Invitational, Emerging and Open art shows, demonstrations and exhibitions all over town. 360-466-4778 or lovelaconner.com/arts-alive.

EXPLORE THE NIGHT SKY Check out distant galaxies, nebulas and planets beginning at dark Friday, Nov. 1, at Fort Nugent Park, 2075 SW Fort Nugent Road, Oak Harbor. Island County Astronomical Society members will be on hand to answer questions, and will provide an assortment of telescopes for viewing. All ages are welcome.

Free. The event will be canceled if cloudy. 360-679-7664 or icas-wa. webs.com.

PIANO CONCERT John Nilsen will perform in concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at First Christian Reformed Church, 701 W. Blackburn Road, Mount Vernon. Nilsen is an award-winning pianist from Oregon who has toured nationwide and in Europe and Asia.

360-336-2405 or firstcrcmv.com.

CHAIR-ITY AUCTION & DINNER The 10th annual event will take place at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at Swinomish Casino & Lodge, 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes.

Enjoy dinner, silent and live auctions and more. $70, $130 for two.

Proceeds benefit the Children’s Museum of Skagit County.

360-757-8888 or skagitchildrens museum.net.

John Scurlock photo

Writer and photographer John Scurlock will be the featured speaker when Western Libraries unveils its new Northwest Collection from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, in the Wilson Library Reading Room at Western Washington University in Bellingham. Scurlock, author of “Snow & Spire: Flights to Winter in the North Cascade Range,” will speak about his aerial photographs of the North Cascades. Scurlock is currently working with scientists at Portland State University to photo-

Library collection to be unveiled graph every glacier in the continental U.S. from the air. The Northwest Collection features works that have contributed significantly to

an understanding of the region’s unique cultural, historical and environmental heritage. For information, email Elizabeth.Joffrion@wwu.edu.

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TRAVEL

New TV show boosts tourism in the real Sleepy Hollow

By JIM FITZGERALD Associated Press

SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. — In the real village of Sleepy Hollow, where the tour guides say “Halloween is our Christmas,” the fall season is even busier than usual, thanks to a hit TV show that plays off the legend of the Headless Horseman.

The new Fox series “Sleepy Hollow,” which brings Ichabod Crane into the present day with a save-the-world mission, has fostered interest in Washington Irving’s 1819 short story, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.”

In the original, Crane is a skinny, superstitious schoolmaster who has a nightmarish encounter with a decapitated Hessian soldier. It mentions several places in modern-day Sleepy Hollow, located on the Hudson River 25 miles north of New York City.

One of them is the Old Dutch Church, which Susan Laclair of Granby, Conn., explored with her husband this month.

“We were watching the show, and I was remembering the old story I’d read as a kid. I love anything to do with history, and I said, ‘There’s a real Sleepy Hollow. Let’s go for a few days.’”

Also in town was the Werner family of Green-

n On the Web: visitsleepy hollow.com. Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., is located about 30 miles north of Manhattan.

wood, Ind., which headed for Irving’s gravesite at the historic Sleepy Hollow cemetery and planned to visit his home in nearby Tarrytown. Christian Werner, 10, wore a cemeteryappropriate skeleton T-shirt.

“We’ve always kind of wanted to come here, and we love the TV show,” said his mother, Jill Werner.

She said her younger son, 7-year-old Colin, planned to dress as the Headless Horseman for Halloween back home.

Anthony Giaccio, the village administrator, said, “We’ve always had people from all over come to our Halloween events, but the Fox show has really added to that.”

On the local tourism website, “every time there’s a show, the hits spike, and we’re at three times more than last year,” Giaccio said.

The extra attention fits the village’s goal of encouraging tourism to support a downtown that has struggled since General Motors closed an assembly plant in 1996.

Later that year, the village voted to change its name from North Tarrytown to Sleepy Hollow.

ABOVE: The Old Dutch Church and Sleepy Hollow Cemetery is shown in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. The village of Sleepy Hollow is even busier than usual this Halloween, thanks to a new “Sleepy Hollow” TV series inspired by the tale of the Headless Horseman.

LEFT: The gravestone of Washington Irving is seen at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery.

Jim Fitzgerald / AP

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TRAVEL In 2006, on Halloween, an 18-by-18-foot sculpture depicting the climax of Irving’s story was installed alongside Route 9. With a haunted Horseman’s Hollow at an 18th century mill and performances of the “Legend” at the Old Dutch Church, the village is part of Historic Hudson Valley’s increasingly popular Halloween attractions.

Giaccio said the tourist season seems to be getting longer, starting in midSeptember and stretching into mid-November, but the village hopes to encourage people to visit at other times of the year as well. A current TV ad, created using a state grant, says Sleepy Hollow “isn’t all about horror” — but the characters intoning the phrase include the Grim Reaper and a disembodied head.

Mark Goffman, an executive producer of “Sleepy

Local travel

Goffman said.

It all appears to be working. The debut episode of “Sleepy Hollow” was Fox’s most successful fall drama premiere since “24” began in 2001, and the series was renewed for a second season after just three episodes.

“The short story is 17 pages long, and we’re creating a show that will hopefully be on for a very long time,” Goffman said. “So we Jim Fitzgerald / AP drew upon the short story An 18-foot-tall sculpture depicting the climax of “The as a basis and really needed Legend of Sleepy Hollow” stands in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. to mold it into something new that people hadn’t seen before.”

Hollow,” said Irving’s tale really epic kind of drama.”

“Sleepy Hollow” is shot was inspirational.

Even apart from the time in Wilmington, N.C., but “Every Halloween I was travel, many liberties are read it as a kid, and I have taken on TV. To name just a Goffman said he’d like to loved it,” he said. “The idea few, Ichabod Crane is hand- travel to the real Sleepy that you can take this short some, there are several Star- Hollow for some scenes.

“We’re looking for story story, which has such iconic bucks in Sleepy Hollow and lines that will get us up characters in it, and then the population is 144,000 recreate it and reinvent it instead of 10,000. An there,” he said. “It would be and involve the Revolution upcoming episode will sug- great to take advantage of and put it in modern times, gest a “blood tie” between some of that iconic imagall told it just makes for a Crane and the Horseman, ery.”

a visit to Bothell’s historic Country Village Shops, no-host lunch and TRAVEL TALK: Learn about guida private tour of the Seattle Times ed tour options with Trafalgar at 6 North Creek printing facility. $54. p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, at AAA Register by Nov. 14.

Travel, 1600 E. College Way, Suite Historic Burnaby Village and Van A, Mount Vernon. Free. RSVP: 360- Dusen Botanical Garden’s Fes848-2090. tival of Lights, in British Columbia: Noon to 9 p.m. Wednesday, SENIOR CENTER TRIPS: Skagit Dec. 11. Note: Valid passport, County senior centers offer short DMV enhanced driver’s license or escorted trips departing from and NEXUS card required to cross the returning to local senior centers. border. $69. Register by Dec. 4.

For information, call the Anacortes The Blind Boys of Alabama at Senior Center at 360-293-7473 or Benaroya Hall: 3:30 to 11:30 p.m. sign up at your local senior center. Tuesday, Dec. 17. The Blind Boys Next up: of Alabama perform “Go Tell It LeMay-America’s Car Museum, On The Mountain,” their GrammyTacoma Waterfront & Brown and winning Christmas show. $85.

Haley Candies: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Register by Dec. 2.

Wednesday, Nov. 13. Tour LeMay’s nine-acre campus and four-story SHORT TRIPS: Mount Vernon museum, which holds one of the Parks and Recreation offers travel world’s largest collections of vinopportunities for ages 12 and tage, custom and classic motor older (adult supervision required vehicles. Then enjoy lunch and for ages 18 and younger). Trips shopping on the Tacoma waterfront depart from and return to Hillcrest and a stop at the Brown and Haley Park, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount VerCandy Store, home of world-famous non. For information or to register, Almond Roca and Mountain Bars. call 360-336-6215. Next up: $69. Register by Nov. 6.

Bakeries and Spices and Good “New Day Northwest,” Bothies: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, ell’s Country Village and Seattle Nov. 16. Visit some of the best Times: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thurs- rated bakeries in the Northwest, day, Nov. 21. Watch a live taping out-of-the-way food and spice of KING-5’s “New Day Northwest,” stores and a variety of diverse and

interesting shops specializing in imported delicacies, organic products and more. Ages 12 and older. $55-$57. Preregister by Nov. 8.

Victorian Country Christmas: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5. Visit the 26th annual Victorian Country Christmas Festival at the Washington State Fairgrounds at Puyallup. Check out an old-fashioned Victorian village with more than 530 stores tended by shopkeepers in Victorian attire, strolling musicians, Christmas decor and animated displays and a variety of holiday entertainment. Ages 12 and older. $67-$69. Preregister by Nov. 29.

Best of Bellevue: Holiday Garden D’Lights and Snowflake Lane: 1:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12.

Enjoy shopping at Bellevue Square, followed by a visit to the Garden D’Lights at the Bellevue Botanical Garden, transformed into a winter wonderland with more than half a million tiny lights. Then head back downtown to Snowflake Lane for the holiday show. Ages 12 and older. $57-$59. Preregister by Dec. 5.

EXTENDED TRIPS: The Oak Harbor Senior Center is organizing several small-group trips for 2014: San Antonio in March, Scotland in

Fox via AP

The stars of “Sleepy Hollow” appear in a scene from the TV show. Nicole Beharie plays police Lt. Abbie Mills and Tom Mison plays Ichabod Crane. The new show, inspired by the tale of the Headless Horseman, has spurred interest in the village of Sleepy Hollow, N.Y.

June, Trains of Colorado in July and New England in September. Trips will depart from Oak Harbor/Mount Vernon. Contact Pat Gardner at pgardner@oakharbor.org.

STANWOOD SENIOR CENTER TRIPS: The Stanwood Senior Center offers occasional trips around the Puget Sound area and beyond, departing from and returning to the center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood. For information or reservations, contact Sandy Kitchens at 360-629-7403. Next up: Christmas Tree Lighting in Leavenworth, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. $45. Preregister by Dec. 1.

PASSPORT APPLICATIONS: The Anacortes Public Library accepts passport applications from noon to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays at 1220 10th St., Anacortes. 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.

The Oak Harbor Senior Center accepts passport applications, by appointment, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 51 SE Jerome St., Oak Harbor. 360279-4580.

FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK

Nov. 1 6-9pm Anne Martin McCool Gallery Burton Jewelers Scott Milo Gallery The Majestic Inn and Spa Apothecary Spa (2nd floor Majestic Inn)

Gallery at the Depot www.anacortesart.com

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REVIEWS MUSIC CDS Compiled from news services

Diane Birch “Speak a Little Louder”

On her 2009 debut, “Bible Belt,” Diane Birch masterfully evoked the golden era of the late ’60s, early ’70s, drawing comparisons to such fellow piano-playing singer-songwriters as Laura Nyro and Carole King.

On “Speak a Little Louder,” Birch is decidedly less retro, at least on the surface. Gone are the overt R&B and gospel touches, and the tracks tend to be swathed in a synthesizer gloss and other more modern textures that can make the drama of the songs seem a bit overblown.

It would be more off-putting if Birch’s strengths as a singer and writer were not still in evidence. Especially on numbers that plumb romantic tribulations, such as “Love and War” and “Frozen Over,” her soul shines through the sometimes sterile surroundings.

by the motivational “I Stand Alone” with Common and Fall Out Boy’s Patrick Stump. The genre mashup is a perfect example of the jazz band’s resistance not to be categorized.

Glasper’s array of famous friends on the album include Brandy on the laidback, yet addictive “What Are We Doing,” and Jill Scott, sounding like butter, on the smooth lead single, “Calls.”

Other standout tracks include the Norah Jones-assisted “Let It Ride,” a groovy and upbeat track, and “Somebody Else,” which gets a boost thanks to the elegant vocals of Scottish R&B singer Emeli Sande.

“Black Radio 2” works because Glasper has comfortably picked the right artists to collaborate with. There’s nothing to dislike here.

ty Emerick, Bobbie Pinson and Rivers Rutherford).

From the easy acoustic swing of “The Last Living Cowboy” to the wistful idealism of “Before We Knew They Were Good” to the contemplative romance of “Little Miss Tear Stain,” these songs represent a veteran country star who remains at the top of his game. n Michael McCall, Associated Press

Russian Circles

“Memorial”

Russian Circles happen to have the benefit of not needing to feel n Bianca Roach, Associated Press like there’s a wheel to be reinvented. This far into their career, they know the sound Toby Keith they’ve forged, and with each recording “Drinks since “Station,” they’ve gradually refined After Work” it, and it certainly seems that if this isn’t perfection, it’s near impossible to imagine Toby Keith what could come next. opens his new n Nick Cristiano, The Philadelphia Inquirer They’ve grown comfortably rather than album “Drinks forcefully into the role of postmetal titans, After Work” Robert a fact evidenced by their natural sonic with a song that evolution that has opted for nuanced, Glasper utilizes the hip-hop rhythms dominating unpretentious songwriting rather than contemporary country music these days.

Experiment anything overly ambitious. The result of At age 52, and in his 20th year as a coun- this incredible journey, “Memorial,” is the “Black Radio 2” try star, Keith makes it work for him. first landmark postmetal release since He simply applies the updated rhythms Isis’ “Panopticon,” Russian Circles’ greatAfter winning to his typical macho style, filling the lyrthe best R&B est achievement, and unquestioningly one ics of “Shut Up And Hold On” with sly album Grammy of 2013’s true artistic masterpieces. wit and a load of double entendres that this year for will upset feminists but entertain Keith’s n Brice Ezell, popmatters.com “Black Radio,” the Robert Glasper working-class fan base.

Experiment returns with a new release From there, the Oklahoman slips into that could easily put them in the running Yamantaka his wheelhouse, mixing macho comefor another. // Sonic ons (“Show Me What You’re Workin’ The Experiment — which consists of Titan With”) with philosophical slices of life pianist and producer Robert Glasper, “UZU” (“I’ll Probably Be Out Fishin”’) and party bassist Derrick Hodge, drummer Mark Colenburg and saxophonist Casey Benja- tunes about escaping 9-to-5 drudgery (the Experimental min — continues their revival of jazz and title cut) — all set to guitar-driven counart collective neo soul on “Black Radio 2,” which takes try rock.

What amazes is how consistently Keith Yamantaka // the band’s rebellion against genre intehits high marks on “Drinks After Work,” Sonic Titan comgration one step further. bine musical and cultural concepts from despite releasing an album of new mateThe album kicks off with “Baby their complex Asian, First Nation, and rial annually since 2005. The reliability Tonight (Black Radio 2 Theme)/Mic Canadian heritages with a Western base comes from Keith’s knack for creating Check 2,” a soothing piano intro with short snippets of his featured guests prep- new material that fits his big-shouldered, of psychedelic sludge and progressive ping you for what’s to come. Here, Glasp- swaggering persona, with help from a rock. The band’s 2011 debut, “YT // ST,” er is a beast on the keys. That’s followed well-established crew of co-writers (Scot- was largely successful, but the parts often

mixed instead of melded.

However, on the band’s latest album, “UZU,” Yamantaka // Sonic Titan expand, refine and recast those ideas anew, and the result sounds like a true synthesis of their diasporic parts. In the process, they move from an interesting art project to a band to be reckoned with. n Erik Highter, popmatters.com

Juana Molina

“Wed 21” If one adjective sums up Juana Molina’s recent work, it is “dreamlike.” And I don’t mean “dreamlike” as in soft lullabies or swooning chamber pop — I mean instead that narrow register of the musical spectrum where the adjective “beautiful” sits side by side with “unnerving” and “unearthly.” Better, it seems, than any other musician out there, Molina has long recognized the slippery nature of dreams. n Taylor Coe, popmatters.com

Kelly Clarkson “Wrapped in Red”

Is there a style of music Kelly Clarkson can’t sing? On her first Christmas album, “Wrapped in Red,” she tackles songs by everyone from Irving Berlin to Imogen Heap, as well as four she co-wrote, including “Winter Dreams,” an ode to new husband Brandon Blackstock.

Clarkson handles it all expertly — hitting remarkably high notes on “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and swinging jazzily on “Baby It’s Cold Outside” with Ronnie Dunn.

The new songs make “Wrapped in Red” a real gift, as the title track and “Underneath the Tree” channel the Phil Spector Christmas albums; and “4 Carats” somehow blends “Stronger” and “Santa Baby.” n Glenn Gamboa, Newsday

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REVIEWS VIDEO GAMES Chris Campbell, Scripps Howard News Service

‘Armored Core: Verdict Day’

The overcrowded HUD saps some of the energy by constantly streaming usePlatforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 less data and information all over the Genre: Action screen distracting you from the meat of Publisher: Namco Bandai the action.

ESRB Rating: T for Teen Continuing the trend of visually confuGrade: 2.5 stars (out of 5) sion, why do gaming companies actively work to frustrate players by making the Left unimmenu systems as difficult as possible to pressed by the navigate? If I drove a race car blindfolded recent “Armored I think I’d have greater success than getCore” games, I ting around the menus and hidden subwas prepared to menus within “Verdict Day.“ I even had ditch the series a friend try to execute a few actions and altogether and he at one point put down the controller focus on other and walked away. When I asked him five genres. minutes later when he was coming back Then I watched he simply yelled to me: “No, no. I’m done “Pacific Rim” with that thing. I’m not coming back.“ So and fell back in there you go. love with humans The online multiplayer has some excitcommanding ing modes to play, and the inclusion of giant machines of worldly destruction. I decided “Verdict Day” was a solid enough AI-controlled teammates elevates the title for me to give the franchise one more battles. Tinkering both offline and online with your mech provides a lot of satisfacrun. tion, since the amount of customization If only Namco Bandai had its mechs available to you is staggering in terms of fighting gargantuan beasts from the sea weapons loadouts, jets, treads and watchrather than other mechs on bland, coling how it affects your stats as you play orless environments, it could have had with each module. something worth getting excited about.

“Verdict Day” makes it harder for new“Verdict Day” takes positive steps forcomers to find a foothold in the franchise ward in certain areas while backsliding with its difficulty and awful menus. Only horribly in others, particularly the visual true believers may persevere to spend aspect of the game. time truly exploring the options and seeOn the positive side, the action ramps up quickly and rarely relents. Missions get ing the story mode to its conclusion.

But even for those fans, more improverepetitive fast, but those who like widement is warranted for the “Armored open spaces with mechs running amok firing volleys of missiles nonstop will find Core” franchise for it to be a worthwhile plenty to love. investment.

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Video game releases

Platforms: PC Genre: Adventure Publisher: Mastertronic ESRB Rating: Not Rated Grade: 1 star (out of 5)

The following games are among those scheduled for release this week, according to Gamestop.com:

I’m half-Irish, so my excitement hit new heights when beginning “Montague’s Mount,” a game that immerses its horrorsurvival mystery with elements of Irish culture (hey, they even use Gaelic at times!).

Sadly the novelty wears off and you then start noticing all the pitfalls and errors strewn about this game. Based on the true story of a man who slowly loses his mind when trapped on a deserted island, it sure sounds intriguing, but the execution fails miserably at nearly every turn.

The game’s visuals are a nightmare, and not the kind the game probably intended.

Heavy film grain and unbelievably dark spaces mean you can barely find your way out of a room, let alone navigate the entire island. No one has fun spending 10 minutes just locating the door.

You must solve puzzles to advance the story, but the clues are spread out in a completely haphazard manner, leaving you no way to tell when you’ve hit upon the solution or just another red herring.

It’s absolutely maddening to play this game, and I’m certain it’s not a wink to the overall story.

Whereas most games these days have an American setting, I had hopes for “Mount” since it took a chance to feature a unique cultural perspective. But I shudder to think of anyone who could enjoy

n Monster High: 13 Wishes (Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Wii U; rated E) n Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures (Nintendo Wii U, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360; rated E10+) n Regular Show: Mordecai and Rigby in 8-bit Land (Nintendo 3DS; rated E10+) n Sonic Lost World (Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Wii U; rated E10+) n WWE 2K14 (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360; rated T) n Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag (Nintendo Wii U, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360; rated M) n Battlefield 4 (PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360; rated M) n Angry Birds: Star Wars (Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Wii U, PlayStation 3, PS Vita, Xbox 360; rated E) n Beyblade: Evolution (Nintendo 3DS; rated E) n Doodle Jump (Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS; rated E) n Lego Marvel Super Heroes (PC; rated E10+) n Lexington Herald-Leader (Lexington, Ky.)

a game when you can barely see what is happening on the screen. That’s just lunacy, and a complete waste of gamers’ patience. n Follow Chris Campbell at twitter.com/ campbler or email him at game_on_games@ mac.com.

J oin us and watch the games on the Big screen !

Football sunday 11/3

EntErtainmEnt thursday 11/7

Seahawks vs. Buccaneers Redskins vs. Vikings

Tampa Bay at Seattle: 1:05 pm monday 11/4 Owned by Upper Skagit Indian Tribe

‘Montague’s Mount’

Bears vs. Packers

Chicago at Green Bay: 5:40 pm

Washington at Minnesota: 5:25 pm

GamE timE SpEcialS

Food and drink specials available in the lounge and at the bar top from Kick-off ‘til end of the Game!

thursday 10/31

Open Mic Karaoke

Special Halloween THeme 8 pm - midnight

Costumes that disguise the identity of the wearer (i.e. full face paint, masks, etc.) and real or toy weapons are not permitted ON THE CASINO FLOOR.

Friday 11/1

DJ Clint Westwood

Classic & Contemporary Dance 9 pm - 1 am

saturday 11/2

Latigo Lace

Contemporary Country Dance Band 9 pm - 1 am SVH

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area November 1-7

TUNING UP Playing at area venues October 31-November 7 THURSDAY.31

WEDNESDAY.6 THE MIKE ALLEN QUARTET, WITH TROMBONIST JULIAN PRIESTER (pictured) 7:30 p.m., Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth, 1059 N. State St., Bellingham. $10, $8 Jazz Project members, free for students ages 17 and younger and WWU students.

360-650-1066 or jazzproject.org.

THURSDAY.9

HorrorBusiness, Pantera Lives!, MotleyCrew: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $8-$10.

360-778-1067.

Andy “Badd Dog” Koch (blues): 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 321 Front St., Lynden.

No cover. 360-354-3600.

FRIDAY.1 Dark Stories, Acts, Music and Halloween Costume Party: 8 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $14. 360-445-3000.

Dan Rixon: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway.

No cover. 360-445-3000.

Highway 20 Band: 9 p.m. to midnight, Varsity Inn, 112 N. Cherry St., Burlington.

No cover. 360-755-0165.

Purple Rain by Scary Monster & The Super Creeps, Bone Machine, Pictures of You: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $8-$10. 360-778-1067.

Jim Cull: 7 to 10 p.m., Halloween party with costume contest, Mount Vernon Elks, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. 360-848-8882.

SATURDAY.2

Victor Deszo photo

Sunday.3

Wednesday.6

THEATER

THEATER

MUSIC

MUSIC

Cabaret Showcase: Western Washington Department of Theatre and Dance: 8 p.m., Room 16, Performing Arts Center at Western Washington University, Bellingham. $5. 360-650-6146 or tickets.wwu. edu.

Open Mic/Halloween Costume Party: 9:30 p.m., Brown Lantern Ale House, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-293-2544.

LEO KOTTKE 8 p.m., Western Washington University Performing Arts Center Concert Hall, Bellingham. 360-650-6146 or www.tickets.wwu.edu.

Saturday.2

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-679-2237 or whidbey playhouse.com.

Dark Stories, Acts, Music and Halloween Costume Party: 8 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $14.

360-445-3000.

SATURDAY.2

Friday.1

VARIETY

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“Annie”: Lyric Light Opera, 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $22-$45. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-679-2237 or whidbey playhouse.com.

VARIETY

Cabaret Showcase: Western Washington Department of Theatre and Dance: 8 p.m., Room 16, Performing Arts Center at Western Washington University, Bellingham. $5. 360-650-6146 or tickets.wwu. edu.

Skagit Bluegrass & Country Music Association Monthly Jam: 1 to 5 p.m., Evergreen Elementary School, 1007 McGarigle Road, Sedro-Woolley. Free.

360-856-1058.

THEATER

“Annie”: Lyric Light Opera, 2 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $22-$45. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”: 2:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-679-2237 or whidbey playhouse.com.

Leo Kottke: 8 p.m., Western Washington University Performing Arts Center Concert Hall, Bellingham.

360-650-6146 or www.tickets.wwu. edu.

The Atlantics (rhythm & blues): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $10.

360-445-3000.

Knut Bell & The Blue Collars: 5 to 9 p.m., Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. $3 cover. 360-445-4733.

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SATURDAY.2

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-679-2237 or whidbey playhouse.com.

Scary Monster & The Super Creeps (David Bowie cover band) and a Costume Contest: 8:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison.

360-766-6266.

Alan Hatley Band: 9 p.m. to midnight, Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison.

360-766-6330.

SUNDAY.3

The Mike Allen QuarteT, with trombonist Julian Priester: 7:30 p.m., Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth, 1059 N. State St., Bellingham. $10, $8 Jazz Project members, free for students ages 17 and younger and WWU students.

360-650-1066 or jazzproject.org.

THEATER

Latigo Lace: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover.

877-275-2448.

Gift of Gab (Blackalicious), Landon Wordswell with Tim Hoke, Mostafa, Ether XOXO: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $12$15. 360-778-1067.

THURSDAY.7 Gary B’s Church of the Blues (blues, classic rock): 6 to 10 p.m., Castle Tavern, 708 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley.

360-855-2263.

ALAN HATLEY BAND 9 p.m. to midnight, Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. 360-766-6330.

Smokewagon & Costume Contest: 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison.

360-766-6266.

Scott Pemberton Trio: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-445-3000.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area November 1-7

TUNING UP Playing at area venues October 31-November 7 THURSDAY.31

WEDNESDAY.6 THE MIKE ALLEN QUARTET, WITH TROMBONIST JULIAN PRIESTER (pictured) 7:30 p.m., Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth, 1059 N. State St., Bellingham. $10, $8 Jazz Project members, free for students ages 17 and younger and WWU students.

360-650-1066 or jazzproject.org.

THURSDAY.9

HorrorBusiness, Pantera Lives!, MotleyCrew: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $8-$10.

360-778-1067.

Andy “Badd Dog” Koch (blues): 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 321 Front St., Lynden.

No cover. 360-354-3600.

FRIDAY.1 Dark Stories, Acts, Music and Halloween Costume Party: 8 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $14. 360-445-3000.

Dan Rixon: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway.

No cover. 360-445-3000.

Highway 20 Band: 9 p.m. to midnight, Varsity Inn, 112 N. Cherry St., Burlington.

No cover. 360-755-0165.

Purple Rain by Scary Monster & The Super Creeps, Bone Machine, Pictures of You: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $8-$10. 360-778-1067.

Jim Cull: 7 to 10 p.m., Halloween party with costume contest, Mount Vernon Elks, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. 360-848-8882.

SATURDAY.2

Victor Deszo photo

Sunday.3

Wednesday.6

THEATER

THEATER

MUSIC

MUSIC

Cabaret Showcase: Western Washington Department of Theatre and Dance: 8 p.m., Room 16, Performing Arts Center at Western Washington University, Bellingham. $5. 360-650-6146 or tickets.wwu. edu.

Open Mic/Halloween Costume Party: 9:30 p.m., Brown Lantern Ale House, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-293-2544.

LEO KOTTKE 8 p.m., Western Washington University Performing Arts Center Concert Hall, Bellingham. 360-650-6146 or www.tickets.wwu.edu.

Saturday.2

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-679-2237 or whidbey playhouse.com.

Dark Stories, Acts, Music and Halloween Costume Party: 8 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $14.

360-445-3000.

SATURDAY.2

Friday.1

VARIETY

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“Annie”: Lyric Light Opera, 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $22-$45. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-679-2237 or whidbey playhouse.com.

VARIETY

Cabaret Showcase: Western Washington Department of Theatre and Dance: 8 p.m., Room 16, Performing Arts Center at Western Washington University, Bellingham. $5. 360-650-6146 or tickets.wwu. edu.

Skagit Bluegrass & Country Music Association Monthly Jam: 1 to 5 p.m., Evergreen Elementary School, 1007 McGarigle Road, Sedro-Woolley. Free.

360-856-1058.

THEATER

“Annie”: Lyric Light Opera, 2 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $22-$45. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”: 2:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-679-2237 or whidbey playhouse.com.

Leo Kottke: 8 p.m., Western Washington University Performing Arts Center Concert Hall, Bellingham.

360-650-6146 or www.tickets.wwu. edu.

The Atlantics (rhythm & blues): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $10.

360-445-3000.

Knut Bell & The Blue Collars: 5 to 9 p.m., Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. $3 cover. 360-445-4733.

Thursday.7

SATURDAY.2

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-679-2237 or whidbey playhouse.com.

Scary Monster & The Super Creeps (David Bowie cover band) and a Costume Contest: 8:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison.

360-766-6266.

Alan Hatley Band: 9 p.m. to midnight, Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison.

360-766-6330.

SUNDAY.3

The Mike Allen QuarteT, with trombonist Julian Priester: 7:30 p.m., Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth, 1059 N. State St., Bellingham. $10, $8 Jazz Project members, free for students ages 17 and younger and WWU students.

360-650-1066 or jazzproject.org.

THEATER

Latigo Lace: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover.

877-275-2448.

Gift of Gab (Blackalicious), Landon Wordswell with Tim Hoke, Mostafa, Ether XOXO: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $12$15. 360-778-1067.

THURSDAY.7 Gary B’s Church of the Blues (blues, classic rock): 6 to 10 p.m., Castle Tavern, 708 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley.

360-855-2263.

ALAN HATLEY BAND 9 p.m. to midnight, Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. 360-766-6330.

Smokewagon & Costume Contest: 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison.

360-766-6266.

Scott Pemberton Trio: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-445-3000.

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GET INVOLVED ART CALL FOR CRAFT ARTISTS: The Skagit County Historical Museum seeks local artists for its Hilltop Holiday juried craft sale, set for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 30-Dec. 1, at the museum, 501 S. Fourth St., La Conner.

All items must be handcrafted. Entry deadline is Nov. 1. Download an application at skagitcounty. net/museum. For information, contact Jo Wolfe at 360-466-3365 or email at jwolfe@co.skagit.wa.us.

CALL FOR SCULPTORS: Northwest sculptors are invited to submit entries

by Dec. 2 for La Conner’s ninth annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition, set to begin March 8, 2014.

Artists from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska and British Columbia should submit digital images or slides of their work for jury review. Several sculptures will be selected for display, and the city will actively promote their sale during the two-year public display period.

For a prospectus, entry form and more information, contact Lori at 360466-3125, email planning@ townoflaconner.org or visit townoflaconner.org.

CALL FOR CRAFTERS: The La Conner Kiwanis are seeking vendors for their annual Holiday Bazaar, set for 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at La Conner Middle School, 305 N. Sixth St., La Conner. For a booth application, stop by the La Conner Library or contact Joy Neal at 360-466-3352 or email jneal@lclib.lib.wa.us.

ART CLASSES ACRYLICS FOR BEGINNERS: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday and 10 a.m. to

3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18-19, Anacortes Center for Happiness, 619 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. $165, plus optional $20 fee to borrow Jennifer Bowman’s materials. 360-464-2229 or anacortescenterforhappi ness.org.

CLASSES, WORKSHOPS: Dakota Art Center offers a variety of art classes and workshops at 17873 Highway 536, Mount Vernon. 360-416-6556, ext.

5, or dakotaartcenter.com.

AUDITIONS CALL FOR THEATER VOLUNTEERS: Whidbey Playhouse seeks a team of behind-the-scenes folks for its April 2014 production of the Tony-award winning musical “1776” that celebrates the birth of our nation. Assistance is needed for set-building and decorating, lighting, prop acquisitions and costuming.

For information, contact the theater at 360-679-2237 or email director Gaye Litka at whidbey995@ comcast.net.

SHELTER BAY CHORUS: Practices are held from 2:45 to 4:45 p.m. every Thursday at the Shelter Bay Clubhouse in La Conner. New members welcome. No need to be a Shelter Bay resident. 360-466-3805.

WOMEN SING FOURPART HARMONY: Join the women of Harmony Northwest Chorus from 7 to 9:30 p.m. every Monday at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland Ave. Seeking women who like to sing a cappella music. All skill levels welcome.

CALL FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS: The Mount Vernon-based Fidalgo Youth Symphony offers opportunities for musicians ages 5 to 21 to study and

perform orchestral music.

For information, including tuition costs and rehearsal schedules, contact Sara Fisher, 360-682-6949; Anita Tatum, 360-969-1681, or visit fysmusic.org.

ON STAGE

Sedro-Woolley.

Dress for the weather.

ANACORTES OPEN MIC: Bring mud boots or gloves 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Brown or borrow a pair there.

Lantern Ale House, 412 Arrive no later than 10 Commercial Ave., Anaa.m. for safety orientation. cortes. 360-293-2544.

Snacks and porta-potty provided.

NORTH COVE OPEN DANCE MIC: Daniel Burnson hosts TEEN LASER TAG: THURSDAY DANCE: an open mic from 7 to 10 Youths ages 12 to 18 are Enjoy dancing to the music p.m. Saturdays at North invited to play laser tag Cove Coffee, 1130 S. Burof the Skippers from 1 to from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, 3:30 p.m. Thursdays at Hill- lington Blvd., Burlington.

Nov. 2, at the Burlington All genres welcome — crest Lodge, 1717 S. 13th Public Library, 820 E. rock, blues, funk, folk, uku- Washington Ave., to celSt., Mount Vernon. For information, contact Doris lele, poetry or performance. ebrate the movie debut of 360-707-2683 or north at 360-588-8239.

“Ender’s Game,” based on covecoffee.com. the award-winning book.

BEGINNER SQUARE Teens also can enjoy other CONWAY PUB OPEN DANCE LESSONS: 7 p.m. activities, video games and MIC: Jam Night, 9 p.m. to Tuesdays, beginning Nov. snacks. Free. 360-755-0760, 12:30 a.m. Thursdays, 12, at the Mount Veror burlington.lib.wa.us.

Conway Pub & Eatery, non Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland St. Couples and 18611 Main St., Conway.

FLYSWATTER VOLLEY360-445-4733. singles welcome. First two BALL: 9 a.m. Thursdays, weeks are free, then $4 Sedro-Woolley Senior CenOPEN MIC: 9 p.m. to per lesson. Sponsored by ter, 715 Pacific St., Sedromidnight, Wednesdays, at the Mt. Baker Singles and Woolley. All ages and all the 1st Street Cabaret & Skagit Squares. For inforlevels of ability are welSpeakeasy, 612 S. First St., mation, call 360-424-4608 come. Free. 360-855-1531.

Mount Vernon. Ages 21 or 360-424-9675, or email and older. No cover. 360rosie@valleyint.com.

THEATER 336-3012 or riverbelle FREE ADULT ACTING dinnertheatre.com.

CREATIVE RHYTHM CLASSES: Anacortes Com& MOVEMENT DANCE munity Theatre offers free CLASS: Ages 3 to 6, 4 to RECREATION acting classes for adults 4:50 p.m. Mondays, Nov. HABITAT RESTORATION: from 10 a.m. to noon the 4-25, Hillcrest Park SkySkagit Fisheries Enhancethird Saturday each month light Room, 1717 S. 13th ment Group will host at 918 M Ave., Anacortes.

St., Mount Vernon. The several Saturday work par- Classes include scripted ballet-based class will focus ties to help restore native scenes and a variety of acton coordination, skipping, riparian plants in the Skagit ing games, with a different leaping and jumping with and Samish watersheds. topic each month. Each continual change of music The plants will help restore class is independent, so you rhythms. $40-$42. Register salmon homes by providing don’t have to commit to with Mount Vernon Parks shade and cover for salmon every session. 360-840-0089 and Recreation, 360-336and leaf litter for aquatic or acttheatre.com.

6215. insects, which in turn provide food for salmon.

WORKSHOPS MUSIC Riparian zones also SCRAPBOOKING SWAP SKAGIT VALLEY MUSIC improve water quality by MEET CANCELED: BurlingCLUB: The club welcomes controlling erosion and ton Parks and Recreation performers, listeners and filtering pollutants. For has canceled the Scrapguests to join the fun at details, directions and to booking Super Swap Meet 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, sign up, call 360-336-0172, on Nov. 2 and rescheduled at Vasa Hall, 1805 Cleveext. 304, or email educait for Saturday, April 12, land St., Mount Vernon. tion@skagitfisheries.org.

2014. For information, call Come and sing, play an Next up: 360-755-9649. instrument or just enjoy the Nov. 2: Utopia music. Free. For informaPlanting, in partnership “WRITING FROM THE tion, call Marsha Pederson with Skagit Land Trust at 360-757-4906. and Puget Sound Energy.

HEART”: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Anacortes Center for Happiness, 619 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Matthew Brouwer believes everyone has a powerful story to tell.

Participants “will move to a place of depth in order to increase the clarity and potency of [their] writing.”

For new or experienced writers of all mediums – poetry, fiction, nonfiction, journaling, etc. Pay what makes you happy. 360-4642229 or anacortescenterfor happiness.org.

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP: Alternative Focus will present “Take Control in Lightroom: Adobe Lightroom, Let’s Play” from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce board room, upstairs at 819 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Bring up to four images to work on and your laptop with Lightroom installed, if you have it. Work in the Library and Develop modules, play with some presets and, if time allows, explore the Print module. $35, includes handouts. To register, call Karla Locke at 360-5886968 or email at kklocke1@ mac.com.

S-W PHOTO WORKSHOPS: Nationally known scenic photographer Andy Porter will offer the following photography workshops at the Sedro-Woolley Chamber of Commerce, 714-B Metcalf St., SedroWoolley: Point and Shoot Camera: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, or Thursday, Nov. 14.

Digital SLR Camera: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, or Wednesday, Nov. 13. $25 per class, payable by cash or check. RSVP: 360809-0661 or email andy porterphotography@gmail. com.

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Thursday, October 31, 2013 - E13

Jonas Brothers call it quits

AT THE LINCOLN THEATRE 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon 360-336-8955 n www.lincolntheatre.org

By GERRICK D. KENNEDY Los Angeles Times

‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ will play Saturday, Nov. 2.

Downtown Mount Vernon’s Trick ‘Austenland’ or Treating and Costume Contest 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1 3 to 5 p.m. today, Oct. 31

6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4

Bring the family for the annual free Jane Hayes is obsessed with all things Halloween trick or treating. As part of the Jane Austen. But when she decides to fun, enter your kids (or yourselves) in the spend her life savings on a trip to a resort costume contest at the Lincoln starting at catering to Austen-crazed women, Jane’s 4 p.m. All ages welcome. fantasies of meeting the perfect gentleman suddenly become more complicated NT Live: ‘Frankenstein’ than she ever could have imagined.

7:30 p.m. today, Oct. 31 Starring Keri Russell, Bret McKenzie, National Theatre Live’s 2011 broadcast Georgia King, James Callis, Jane Seymour, of Frankenstein returns to cinemas as part Jennifer Coolidge and Ricky Whittle. of the National Theatre’s 50th anniversary Rated PG-13. $10 general; $9 seniors, celebration. students and active military; $8 members; Academy Award winner Danny Boyle $7 children 12 and under. Bargain matinee (“Trainspotting,” “Slumdog Millionprices (all shows before 6 p.m.): $8 generaire”) directs a sensational production al, $6 members, $5 children 12 and under. with Benedict Cumberbatch (“Star Trek: Into Darkness,” BBC’s “Sherlock”) and ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Jonny Lee Miller (“Trainspotting,” CBS’s 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 “Elementary”) alternating roles as Victor The ultimate 1975 camp classic returns Frankenstein and his creation. to the Lincoln for its annual Halloween Childlike in his innocence but groshow.

The story: a loving couple, a few lost tesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe monsters and a sweet transvestite from by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with transsexual Transylvania sing and dance through a sloppy salute to horror movies cruelty wherever he goes, the friendand sexual liberation. less creature, increasingly desperate and Rocky Horror prop bags full of goodies vengeful, determines to track down his will be available for $5. creator and strike a terrifying deal.

Rated R; not recommended for chil$15 general; $13 seniors; $11 students dren under 16. Wanna do the “Time with $2 off for Lincoln members.

Warp” onstage? If you’d like to volunteer or participate in the shenanigans, contact Roger at roger@licolntheatre.org.

Advance tickets: $10 general, $8 for Lincoln members and groups of 10 or more. $12 at the door.

The Jonas Brothers, as a musical entity, are no more.

A few weeks after shuttering an upcoming tour due to “creative differences on the music,” the trio have decided to call it quits, a rep for the band confirmed to the Los Angeles Times.

The brothers — Nick, 21, Joe, 24, and Kevin, 25 — didn’t issue a statement, but they told People magazine that the decision was mutual.

Growing tension among the brothers was first reported by People, which reported a “deep rift within the band” as the catalyst for canceling a 19-date tour two days before it was to have begun.

The trio had been working on their fifth album, “V” — the tour was to have previewed tracks from the

record — but they were unable to mutually agree on their musical direction, the rep said.

The three had each explored solo paths as they transitioned into adulthood after 2009’s “Lines, Vines and Trying Times,” their last album under Hollywood Records, the label that launched them into teen pop superstardom with their own Disney series and films.

Kevin got married and launched a reality show with his wife (they are expecting their first child), Joe and Nick went solo to drastically different results, and they’ve racked up their fair share of more adultfriendly headlines along the way (shirtless selfies, bombshell girlfriends, salacious rumors, etc.)

Earlier this year, they launched the first leg of the tour, which wrapped with a

sold-out show at Los Angeles’ Gibson Amphitheatre in August.

The new music they previewed packed a harder punch than some of their earlier, sweeter pop melodies — but there was an array of tastes present.

Their driving, drumlinesoaked single “Pom Poms” was steeped in the pure pop sexiness Joe flirted with on his solo debut, while “The World” showed Nick’s knack for bluesy, John Mayer-inspired pep, and crowd standout “What Do I Mean to You” was a moody rock-electro mid-tempo that could have easily been crafted by the Weeknd.

Last week, both Joe and Nick took to Twitter to ask fans to bear with them. But fans were already likely bracing for the end, as the official Jonas Brothers Twitter handle had been deleted a few days prior.

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HOT TICKETS SLAYER: Nov. 1, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or live nation.com.

AFI: Nov. 1, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

WINDOWPANE, MECHANISM: Nov. 2, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or show boxonline.com.

TRIVIUM, DEVILDRIVER: Nov. 5, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or show boxonline.com.

NADA SURF: Nov. 7, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-7453000 or showboxonline.com.

MINUS THE BEAR: Nov. 8, Showbox at the Market, Seattle.

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GRETA METASSA, MILES BLACK TRIO, JOVON MILLER: Nov. 9, Sudden Valley Dance Barn, Bellingham. 360-671-1709 or suddenvalleylibrary.org.

KATONA TWINS (classical guitar duo): Nov. 9, Benaroya Hall, Seattle. 206-297-8788 or seattleguitar.org.

RED FANG: Nov. 9, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-7453000 or showboxonline.com.

UNASHAMED TOUR V: Nov. 9, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

LAMB OF GOD, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE: Nov. 11, ShoWare Center, Kent. 866-973-961 or sho warecenter.com.

KREATOR, OVERKILL, WARBRINGER: Nov. 12, El Corazon, Seattle. 800-514-3849 or elcorazonseattle.com.

SELENA GOMEZ: Nov. 12, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

TORO Y MOI: Nov. 12, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-7453000 or showboxonline.com.

ALESSO: Nov. 14, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

GRAMATIK: Nov. 15, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-7453000 or showboxonline.com.

MORGAN PAGE: Nov. 15, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

MARGARET CHO: Nov. 16, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 877-7844849 or livenation.com.

SLEEPING WITH SIRENS: Nov. 16, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

KMFDM: Nov. 16, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-7453000 or showboxonline.com.

DELTRON: Nov. 17, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-

TRA: Nov. 23, KeyArena, Seattle.

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JOHN LEGEND: with Tamar Braxton: Nov. 25, Paramount Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

LESS THAN JAKE: Nov. 26, Showbox at the Market, Seattle.

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SOL & FRIENDS: Nov. 27, Showbox at the Market, Seattle.

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DECK THE HALL BALL: with Vampire Weekend, Phoenix, The Head and The Heart, Alt J, Arctic Monkeys, Lorde, Foals, Tame Impala: Dec. 3, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

ADVENTURE CLUB: Dec. 4, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

DRAKE: with special guest Miguel, Dec. 4, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or live nation.com.

PEARL JAM: Dec. 6, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or live nation.com.

BJ THOMAS: Dec. 6-7, Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Bow. 877275-2448 or theskagit.com.

BLACK CROWES: Dec. 7, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 877-7844849 or livenation.com.

THE WHITE BUFFALO: Dec. 7, The Crocodile, Seattle. 800-7453000 or LiveNation.com.

106.1 KISS FM JINGLE BALL: with Selena Gomez, Flo Rida, Fall Out Boy, Austin Mahone, Icona JAMES BLAKE Pop, Fifth Harmony, Travie McCoy, New Politics: Dec. 8, Comcast Nov. 20, Showbox SoDo, Arena at Everett. 866-332-8499 Seattle. 800-745-3000 or comcastarenaeverett.com. or showboxonline.com.

AP MACKLEMORE & RYAN LEWIS: Dec. 10, KeyArena, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

3000 or showboxonline.com.

DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS CHRIS HARDWICK: Dec. 13, THOMAS DOLBY: Nov. 18, “ROCKIN’ EVER AFTER”: Nov. Showbox at the Market, Seattle.

Showbox at the Market, Seattle.

21-24, Comcast Arena at Everett. 800-745-3000, showboxonline.

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FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE: with THE GREEN: Nov. 19, Showbox 34TH ANNUAL SEATTLE INTER- Colt Ford and Dallas Smith: Dec. at the Market, Seattle. 800-745- NATIONAL COMEDY COMPETI14, ShoWare Center, Kent. 8663000 or showboxonline.com.

TION SEMIFINALS: Nov. 22, 973-9613 or ShoWareCenter.com.

LUPE FIASCO: Nov. 19, ShowSkagit Valley Casino Resort, Bow. SIZZLA: Dec. 22, Showbox at box SoDo, Seattle. 800-745877-275-2448 or theskagit.com. the Market, Seattle. 800-7453000 or showboxonline.com.

NINE INCH NAILS: Nov. 22, 3000 or showboxonline.com.

JAMES BLAKE: Nov. 20, Show- KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 ROCKY HORROR SHOW: Dec. box SoDo, Seattle. 800-745or livenation.com.

28, Showbox at the Market, 3000 or showboxonline.com.

PRETTY LIGHTS: Nov. 22, Sho Seattle. 800-745-3000 or show 3OH!3: Nov. 20, Showbox at Ware Center, Kent. 866-973-961 boxonline.com. the Market, Seattle. 800-745or showarecenter.com.

SUPER DIAMOND: THE NEIL 3000 or showboxonline.com.

POLICA: Nov. 23, Showbox at DIAMOND TRIBUTE: Dec. 31, DIR EN GREY: Nov. 21, Showthe Market, Seattle. 800-745Showbox at the Market, Seattle. box at the Market, Seattle. 8003000 or showboxonline.com.

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REVEREND HORTON HEAT: Jan. 9, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or show boxonline.com.

PANIC! AT THE DISCO: Jan. 14, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE: Jan. 17, 2014, KeyArena, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

DISNEY JUNIOR LIVE ON TOUR! PIRATE & PRINCESS ADVENTURE: Jan. 19, Comcast Arena at Everett. 866-332-8499 or comcastarenaeverett.com.

JAKE BUGG: Jan. 20, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 877-7844849 or livenation.com.

LORD HURON: Jan. 24, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

COLIN HAY (of Men At Work): Jan. 24-25, Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

IMAGINE DRAGONS: Feb. 11, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

KYARY PAMYU PAMYU: Feb. 13, 2014, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS: Feb. 16, Comcast Arena at Everett. 866-332-8499 or comcastarenaeverett.com.

DOC SEVERINSEN, THE SAN MIGUEL FIVE: Feb. 21-22, Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Bow. 877275-2448 or theskagit.com.

GALACTIC: March 13, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-7453000 or showboxonline.com.

ROBIN THICKE: March 26, 2014, WaMu Theater, Seattle.

800-745-3000 or ticketmaster. com.

GUNGOR: March 26, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-7453000 or showboxonline.com.

BIG HEAD TODD & THE MONSTERS: March 28, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 800-7453000 or showboxonline.com.

HE WANTED: April 26, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

SUDDEN VALLEY JAZZ SERIES: April 26/Nov. 15, 2014, Sudden Valley Dance Barn, Bellingham.

360-671-1709 or suddenvalley library.org.

STEPHEN “RAGGA” MARLEY: May 6, Showbox at the Market, Seattle. 206-224-5481 or aeglive.com.

CHER: June 28, 2014, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or live nation.com.

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LOS ANGELES — Fresh off the limited U.S. release of his critically acclaimed film “12 Years A Slave” comes news that director Steve McQueen is looking to enter the TV arena.

The British filmmaker, whose credits also include “Shame” and “Hunger,” is developing an untitled drama for HBO that centers on the experience of a young African-American man, whose past may not be what it seems, and his initiation into New York high society, the network confirmed to the Los Angeles Times.

Deadline was first to report the news of the project, which HBO is dubbing a “provocative exploration.”

It all comes as McQueen’s current film, which depicts the evils of slavery, is drumming up Oscar buzz and a solid boxoffice performance. The HBO drama would be his first TV project.

McQueen is taking a hands-on approach to the venture. In addition to serving as director, he will co-write the project with Matthe Michael Carnahan (“World War Z”).

Joining McQueen and Carnahan as executive producers are Rusell Simmons, Iain Canning and Emile Sherman. Canning and Sherman both served as producers on “The King’s Speech” and “Shame.”

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MOVIES

‘Diana’ may appeal to Yanks, if not Brits

By ROGER MOORE McClatchy-Tribune News Service

There’s a myopia to “Diana,” the new film about the divorce and last great romance of Princess Diana’s life, that fits its subject like one of Diana’s signature, custom-tailored gowns. Isolated, focused on her image, her few contacts with the outside world and her work, when this lonely and lovelorn woman (Naomi Watts) zeroes in on something or someone, it seems obsessive, smothering and all-consuming.

And dismiss it as worthy of a Lifetime Original Movie if you want, but this film from the director of the Fuhrer bunker drama “Downfall” gives us insights into this poor little royal plaything that Americans, at least, will find eyeopening.

Based on “Diana, Her Last Love,” by Kate Snell, Oliver Hirschbiegel’s film depicts a manipulator practicing her most withering lines about her failed marriage to Prince Charles in front of a vanity mirror.

“There were three of us in this marriage,” she famously told her TV interrogator. “So it was a bit crowded.”

She milks her victimhood, frets over how seldom she gets to see her princely sons and manages to seem both vulnerable and cunning at the same time. A trusted aide (Charles Edwards) feels she’s maneuvering behind his back and offers to resign, and her cool reaction stuns him.

“Well, Patrick, you’ve been a rock.”

“What will you do?”

“Get a new rock.”

Cast out from the royal family and not close to her own, she only takes counsel from a trusted confidante (Juliet Stevenson) and Oonagh Toffolo, her acupuncturist/ confessor (Geraldine James).

But she has a gift for empathy, and it’s much more than just her image. Dashing into a hospital to visit Oonagh’s ailing husband, she ignores the nurses who swoon in her presence and the doctors who ogle

‘DIANA’ 1

HH ⁄2 Cast: Naomi Watts, Naveen Andrews, Juliet Stevenson, Geraldine James Running time: 1:51 MPAA rating: PG-13 for brief strong language, some sensuality and smoking

her. But that empathy leads her to cool, handsome and charming heart surgeon Dr. Hasnat Khan (Naveen Andrews).

Their love affair, the tricks each used to see the other, the strains of celebrity and of being “the most famous woman in the world” in love with a Pakistani Muslim, sucks up the bulk of “Diana.” The film shows us a nocturnal creature in hot pursuit of the one man underwhelmed by her celebrity until he is overwhelmed by the press, the culture clash and the demands of a woman who can have whatever she wants.

Hirschbiegel and screenwriter Stephen Jeffreys (“The Libertine”) frame this quiet, doomed love story within that last walk out of a Paris hotel, that last car ride with playboy Dodi Fayed (Cas Anvar). That much we know. What the movie wants us to remember is the misery of being stalked by a fanatical gossip press (which Diana manipulates, from time to time), the gutsy way she used her fame to do good, pushing for an international ban on land mines, and her instinctual, almost superhuman ability to respond to people in pain.

Watts masters Diana’s look — the way she carried her head and used those wide, coyly expressive eyes — but is only passable at impersonating the voice. It’s a studied performance that doesn’t give away the wheels turning as Diana plays the angles to try and get what she wants out of the royal family, the press, her doctor-lover and her life.

It is too superficial and flattering to pass muster with the British press, which had both an ownership stake and a hate-love affair with her.

But “Diana” vividly captures the shrinking world she lived in of public appearances, midnight escapes in her butler’s car, donning a long black wig to make this deal-withthe-devil life she bought into work, even as she desperately wanted to remain “Princess of Our Hearts.”

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Asa Butterfield and Harrison Ford star in “Ender’s Game.”

‘Ender’s Game’ glumly launches another young-adult, sci-fi franchise Ender is not the heartless killer his older brother (Jimmy “Jax” HH Pinchak) is, not the empathetic Cast: Asa Butterfield, Harrison In a future where families are pacifist his sister (Abigail BresFord, Viola Davis, Ben Kingsley encouraged not to overbreed, lin) turned out to be. Threatened Running time: 1:54 Ender Wiggin is “a third,” the by a rival, he out-thinks, outne MPAA rating: PG-13 for some third child born to his family. “An gotiates or outfights each one in violence, sci-fi action and thematic material extra.” his turn.

Skinny and pale, he is bullied Butterfield (“Hugo”) makes at school. But he’s been observed, But in the hands of South Afri- a fine all-business soldier-in-thesingled out by the state. How can director Gavin Hood (“Tsot- making, but barely suggests a he problem-solves during video si,” “X-Men Origins: Wolverine”) mind that is broadening in spite games, how he copes with bulthe story’s moral quandary, about of the narrow, kill-or-be-killed lies — his cunning, ruthlessness focus of his training. Moises Arias kids learning to kill before they and measured compassion — are learn compassion, stands front and Hailee Steinfeld are well-cast assets. as part of this distinctly multiculand center.

“The world’s smartest children tural school of the best and the “Ender’s Game” follows are our best hope,” military lead- Ender into Battle School, where brightest, and the movie perks ers tell each other. And Ender up quite a bit when Ben Kingsley his ability to master the skills of (Asa Butterfield) is such a “best combat command are on display shows up as that last-stage-in hope,” chosen for Battle School, at every turn. training instructor. selected to be a leader because But even taking into account “We need a Julius Caesar, a Young Adult fiction desperately Napoleon,” growls Col. Graff the limitations of an “introducneeds another “chosen one.” tion to a franchise” film, “Ender’s (Harrison Ford).

“Ender’s Game,” based on They’re all still children, argues Game” is pretty stiff. Shiny Orson Scott Card’s novel, is a the yin to his yang, Major Ander- spaceships, vivid space battles glossy, humorless march through son (Viola Davis). (simulations for the trainees) and a future where kids are our kids who don’t quite fill out their Indeed they are — martial, best warriors, able to multitask jumpsuits and cool combat games militaristic kids culled from the combat duties and reason out are all fine. With all the bullying population, formed into teams strategies for battle success in and kids-turned-into-killers stuff, and trained for battle in weightan instant. Card’s military meriless simulations where they learn the film never feels less than tocracy, on the screen, plays like heavy-handed. tactics that will serve them in “Starship Troopers” without a So sure, it’s good-looking, cauEarth’s war for survival against tongue-in-cheek touch to its fas- the Formics, bug-eyed spacetionary and clever enough. But cism, “The Last Starfighter” with- travelers who almost conquered there’s not much in this “Game” out the wit.

Earth decades before. that you’d call thrilling or fun.

By ROGER MOORE McClatchy-Tribune News Service

‘ENDER’S GAME’

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MOVIES Compiled from news services.

Ratings are one to four stars.

“A.C.O.D.” — Despite an excellent ensemble cast including Adam Scott, Richard Jenkins, Catherine O’Hara and Amy Poehler, “A.C.O.D” delivers only a few sporadic chuckles amidst clunky scenes in which various members of an extended dysfunctional family behave rudely and say mean things to one another. Comedy, R, 87 minutes. HH “Afternoon Delight” — Star Kathryn Hahn seems to be trying too hard as a stayat-home mom deep in the throes of a 30-something life crisis. Just about everyone in this edgy yet predictable film — including the people we’re supposed to like or at least want to spend time with — is self-absorbed, whiny and depressed. Comedy drama, R, 99 minutes. HH “Captain Phillips” — Director Paul Greengrass (“The Bourne Supremacy”) delivers another intense, emotionally exhausting thriller with amazing verite camerawork and gut-wrenching realism. Smack in the middle is Tom Hanks in a career-crowning performance as a worldly sea captain taken hostage by Somali pirates. Even as Greengrass’ signature kinetic style renders us nearly seasick and emotionally spent from the action, it’s the work of Hanks that makes this film unforgettable.

Thriller, PG-13, 134 minutes.

HHHH “Don Jon” — Joseph Gordon-Levitt delivers as the writer, director and star of this offbeat, frank and often surprising gem about a preening, narcissistic meathead who prefers online porn to his weekly one-night stands.

With Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Tony Danza.

Romantic comedy, R, 90 minutes. HHH “Enough Said” — The late James Gandolfini delivers one of the richest performances of his career as a middleaged man who falls in love with a middle-aged woman (Julia Louis-Dreyfus). Writerdirector Nicole Holofcener (“Friends With Money”) again gives us mature, sometimes sardonic, authentic people moving about in a world we

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impressive efforts. Sports action, R, 123 minutes.

HHHH “Salinger” — One can understand why the reclusive author J.D. Salinger (and the critics of this film) would recognize. Romantic comedy, Starring as a sweet thing who cringe at many of the supPG-13, 93 minutes. HHH1⁄2 denounces her deep Chrispositions and stylistic flour “Gravity” — An accident tian upbringing and sets out ishes in this documentary. sets two astronauts, a vetfor Vegas, Julianne Hough But despite its considerable eran (George Clooney) and a delivers the kind of bland, flaws, “Salinger” is a valuable rookie (Sandra Bullock), adrift sometimes awkward work and engrossing biography of Outstanding in space. Both a stunning that makes us appreciate real the author of arguably the Worthy effort visual treat and an unforactors. Comedy, PG-13, 86 most beloved American novel So-so gettable thrill ride, director minutes. HH of the 20th century. DocuA bomb Alfonso Cuaron’s amazing “Prisoners” — When his mentary, PG-13, 129 minutes.

Captain space adventure evokes daughter and her friend go HHH Phillips “Alien” and “2001: A Space missing, Keller Dover (Hugh “Thanks for Sharing” — Odyssey.” During some harJackman, more impressive Though containing some Carrie rowing sequences, you’ll have than ever) becomes a man dramatic moments, “Thanks to remind yourself to breathe. possessed. The masterful for Sharing” is mostly a Escape Plan Thriller, PG-13, 91 minutes. script takes us through a romantic comedy asking us to The Fifth HHH1⁄2 maze of plot complications sympathize with sex addicts, Estate “Last Vegas” — There’s and possible suspects. “Prisincluding Adam (Mark Rufvirtually nothing subtle or sur- oners” is a white-knuckle, Gravity falo), a handsome consultant prising about this story of old near-masterpiece of a thriller, fighting the temptation of Rush guys at a Las Vegas bachelor falling short of greatness self-destructive encounters. © 2013 MCT party, and yet one can’t but only because it goes on too We care about these people, smile throughout, watching long. Thriller, R, 153 minutes. we believe their problems are 1 Michael Douglas, Robert De HHH ⁄2 real and we want them to get Niro, Morgan Freeman, Kevin “Runner Runner” — After the help they so desperately turing great performances Kline and Mary Steenburgen an intriguing setup about need. Tim Robbins, Gwyneth from Daniel Bruhl as detail-- Academy Award winners all a young poker whiz (Justin Paltrow and Josh Gad co-star. obsessed Formula One -- breeze their way through an Timberlake) entering the Comedy drama, R, 112 mindriver Niki Lauda and Chris obvious but lovely and funny inner circle of an online gam- Hemsworth as his cocky rival, utes. HHH adventure. (Comedy, PG-13, bling mogul (Ben Affleck) in James Hunt. Even if you don’t “The Family” — A mobster 104 minutes. HHH Costa Rica, “Runner Runner” know Formula One from the turned informant (Robert “Paradise” — Writer-director devolves into a by-the-book De Niro) enters the Witness Soap Box Derby, Ron HowDiablo Cody, who won the thriller. Thriller, R, 91 minutes. ard’s “Rush,” like all great Protection Program with his Oscar for her screenplay for HH equally hot-tempered wife sports movies, is foremost “Juno,” goes surprisingly “Rush” — “Rush” ranks (Michelle Pfeiffer) and kids. about getting to know and bland and obvious for her among the best movies about understand the characters.

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E18 - Thursday, October 31, 2013

OUT & ABOUT ART

during the First Friday Gallery Walk from 6 to 9 p.m.

IN THE ART BAR: ArtFriday, Nov. 1, and continue works by Deirdre Czoberek through Dec. 3 at Scott are on display through Milo Gallery, 420 Commertoday, Oct. 31, at the Lincial Ave., Anacortes. The coln Theatre Art Bar, 712 show will feature NorthS. First St., Mount Vernon. west landscapes, seascapes Czoberek was the set artand florals painted in Wieist for “PAN the Musical,” gardt’s impressionist style. which recently completed Also showing are oils by a successful run at the Sandy Byers, photographs Lincoln. 360-336-8955 or on canvas by Dick Garvey, lincolntheatre.org. photo encaustics by Kathy Hastings and watercolors B&W PHOTOS: Thadand etchings by Elizabeth deus Hink is showing a Ockwell. Gallery hours selection of black and are 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. white photographic prints, Monday through Saturday. by appointment, at Think 360-293-6938 or scottmilo.

Studios, 1010 Fifth St., Suite com.

320, Anacortes. 360-7704528.

RIVER GALLERY: The annual Fall Art Show conGALLERY WALK: View tinues through Nov. 3 at a wide range of art and 19313 Landing Road, near fine crafts during the First La Conner. The show feaFriday Gallery Walk from tures more than 200 small 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. works by 32 local artists, 1, at galleries and other including paintings, sculpvenues along Commercial tures, glass and jewelry.

Avenue and other locations Gallery hours are 10 a.m. in downtown Anacortes. to 5 p.m. Friday through Featured artworks include Sunday. 360-466-4524 or paintings, sculptures, fiber rivergallerywa.com. arts, gourd art, jewelry, art glass, mixed media, pastels, PLEIN AIR ART SHOW: photos and more. 360-293- The Salish Sea Plein Air 6938.

Artists’ holiday show will take place Nov. 1-30 at the “TEXTURES”: PhotogRexville Grocery & Galraphy and textiles join lery, 19271 Best Road, near together for a show from 6 La Conner. Meet the artists to 9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. during a reception from 3 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1-2, to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2. at the Gallery at the Depot, 360-466-5522 or rexville 611 R Ave., Anacortes. grocery.com.

Photographers will show off their portrait photos, PRINTS & SCULPTURE: locally and from around Jean Behnke’s one-woman the world. Joining them show will run Nov. 1-Dec. are the “DIVAS,” a mix of 22 at Gallery Cygnus, 109 fabric artists specializing in Commercial St., La Conner. clothing, and local jewelry A reception for the artist artists. Also, “Textures” will will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. be on display at Starbucks, Saturday, Nov. 2. Behnke 18th and Commercial, dur- combines materials in ing November. nontraditional ways, using relief printing, casting and WATERCOLORS AND assemblage. Gallery hours ACRYLICS: A show of are noon to 5 p.m. Friday paintings by Eric Wiegardt through Sunday. 360-708will open with a reception 4787 or gallerycygnus.com.

PAINTINGS & ‘GOARDS’

with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, and continue through Nov. 27 at Raven Rocks Gallery, 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank.

The show will feature Tim Potter’s puzzle fish and aboriginal animal creations, Roger White’s “Drifting Feathers” carved freestanding driftwood sculptures, new wood vases by Bob Higbee and oil paintings by Marcia Van Doren.

Also showing: earrings, necklaces and needle-felted mermaid hair clips by Lynne Adams, fiber art creations by Mary Jo Oxrieder, woven tapestry purses and more by Windwalker Taibi and other gallery artists. For information, including gallery hours and directions, call 360-2220102 or visit ravenrocks gallery.com.

“RETROSPECTIVE: THE ART OF JOEL BROCK”: In memory of Skagit Valley artist Joel Brock, the Skagit Check out new paintings by Anne Martin McCool County Historical Museum and “Curious Gourds” by Vicki Hampel, opening with will present a retrospective a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, and exhibit of his art, opening continuing through Nov. 30 at Anne Martin McCool with a reception from 6 to Gallery, 711 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. The show 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, and features McCool’s Northwest-inspired acrylics on continuing through Nov. 10 canvas and Hampel’s gourds, hand-carved and 501 S. Fourth St., La Conner. painted with a variety of animals and other themes.

The gallery will also feature fine crafts in wood, fiber, There will also be a raffle of a Joel Brock painting; tickets jewelry, sculptures, glass and ceramics by other are $20 and available at the gallery artists. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. museum, and the drawing Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. will be held Dec. 5. Museum Sunday. 360-293-3577 or mccoolart.com. hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday through Sunday.

FIBER SHOW, SALE: ART’S ALIVE: Stanwood- Admission: $5 adults, $4 The Whidbey Weavers Camano artist Jack Gunter seniors and children ages 6 guild will present the 10th will be the featured artist at to 12, $10 families, free for anniversary Uncommon members and ages 5 and the 29th annual event, set Threads Show & Sale from for Friday through Sunday, younger. 360-466-3365 or 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Nov. 1-3, in La Conner. skagitcounty.net/museum.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Check out the Invitational, Nov. 1-2, at Greenbank NEW FURNITURE, ART Emerging and Open Art Farm, 765 Wonn Road, Shows, demonstrations and PREVIEW: Check out new Greenbank. Check out exhibitions all over town. furniture from Smith and a wide variety of unique 360-466-4778 or lovelacon- Vallee Woodworks and works handcrafted by ner.com/arts-alive. a preview of next year’s Whidbey’s fiber artists, art shows during a recepincluding weaving, spinNEW ARTWORK: tion and Woodshop Open ning, dyeing, basketry, knit- “Visions of the Spirit House from 5 to 8 p.m. Satting, felting and jewelry.

Within: Fifth Anniversary urday, Nov. 2, at Smith & whidbeyweaversguild.org. Celebration” will open Vallee Gallery, 5742 Gilkey

Ave., Edison. The show continues through Dec. 1.

The show includes furniture made with recycled wood taken from the roof rafters of the art gallery that was once a turn-ofthe-century one-room schoolhouse, as well as a collection of midcentury modern walnut living room furniture and a traditional Shaker-style collection in cherry. The gallery also will offer a sneak preview of a few of the artists who will be showing next year.

Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. 360-766-6230 or smithandvallee.com.

ART AT THE MUSE: A show of artwork by Lloyd Houston will open with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. 360-4453000 or conwaymuse.com.

LECTURE AND TALKS SUSTAINABLE BEAUTY & VITALITY: Dr. Mitra Ray will present “Let Medicine Be Thy Lifestyle” from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at Hampton Inn & Suites, 1860 S. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. Ray, author of award-winning books, audios and lectures on health, beauty and longevity, will discuss how plantbased, whole foods create simple, sustainable beauty and vitality. For information, contact April Barnett at 866-625-0470 or email aprilsjuiceplus@gmail.com.

URBAN FORAGING: Melany Vorass-Herrera, author of “The Front Yard Forager,” will speak at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes.

Learn about foraging for nutritious wild edibles in an urban setting. Free.

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OUT & ABOUT WORLD ISSUES FORUM: Western Washington University’s Fairhaven College of Interdisciplinary Studies holds its annual World Issues Forum from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays (unless otherwise noted) in the Fairhaven College auditorium on the WWU campus in Bellingham. 360-650-2309 or wwu. edu/fairhaven/news/world issuesforum. Next up: Nov. 6: “Frictions of Conversion and Contention: Religion and Activism in Mexico’s Tohono O’odham Borderlands”: Raised on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border, University of Washington associate professor Jose Antonio Lucero is an outspoken advocate against U.S. Border Patrol policies that cause the deaths of thousands of immigrants who cross the Tohono O’odham lands. Lucero will also discuss the controversy surrounding Mike Wilson, a former Green Beret who, against the wishes of his tribe, leaves water for migrants.

Nov. 13: “Our Harsh Logic: Israeli Soldiers’ Testimonies from the Occupied Territories”: Former Israeli soldier Yehuda Shaul and fellow soldiers from his unit created the organization “Breaking the Silence,” which chronicles their lives as soldiers during the second intifada, or Palestinian uprising against Israel, that lasted from September 2000 to January 2005. In making a book, the organization hopes to show the casualties and lasting effects of the attack and occupancy.

TRAIL TALES: “PROJECTING FUTURE SCENARIOS FOR FIDALGO BAY: MODELING WATER CIRCULATION AND COASTAL CHANGES”: with Dr. Eric Grossman, research geologist, U.S.

MUSIC PIANO CONCERT: John Nilsen will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at First Christian Reformed Church, 701 W. Blackburn Road, Mount Vernon.

Nilsen is an award-winning pianist from Oregon who has toured nationwide and in Europe and Asia. 360336-2405 or firstcrcmv.com.

$4 seniors and ages 6 to 12, $10 families, free for members and ages 5 and younger. 360-466-3365 or skagitcounty.net/museum.

Free. For information, contact Doug Greenfield at 360-293-9639 or Steve Jaffray at 360-293-9235.

$5-$10 suggested donation.

360-464-2229 or anacortes centerforhappiness.org.

KIDS GIANT GARAGE SALE: Young vendors will MODEL RAILROAD offer a wide range of gently OPEN HOUSE: The Anaused items for sale from 9 cortes & Fidalgo Model a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. Railroad Club will host an 9, at the Burlington Parks open house from 10 a.m. to and Recreation Center, 900 4 p.m. Saturday and SunE. Fairhaven Ave., Burlingday, Nov. 2-3, in the baseton. Choose from sporting ment at 419 Q Ave., Anaequipment, furniture, chilBLUEGRASS JAM: The cortes. (Enter on the north dren’s clothing, toys, games Skagit Bluegrass & Country side of the building.) and lots more. Limited Music Association’s MonthThe club’s 1,000-squarebooth spaces are available ly Jam will take place from Best Western CottonTree Inn, Mount Vernon foot HO-scale layout, based for $15.

Free admission for Women HAND in Hand 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, VIP Hour 3:00-4:00pm General Admission 4:00-8:00pm loosely on the physical NEW MOON CELEBRAshoppers.

360-755-9649. will present Dove at Evergreen Elementary traits and industrial $40* charac-per TION: The event will take person / $70* per couple Award-winning, Grammy- School, 1007 McGarigle ter of Anacortes, includes place at 7:30 $20 p.m. Sunday, nominated singer Kathy VIP Upgrade per personMOVIE NIGHT: Enjoy a Road, Sedro-Woolley. a waterfront city, refinery, Nov. 3,Packages at the Anacortes screening of “One Couch at Troccoli from 7 to 9 Hotel Available Come and play along, 1 lumber mill, a 4 ⁄ 2 -foot Center for Happiness, a Time” at 7 p.m. Saturday, p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to dance or just enjoy listenrailroad version of the La 619 Commercial Ave., Nov. 9, at the Anacortes 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. ing. Free. 360-856-1058.

Wineries Conner Rainbow Bridge, Anacortes. JoinBreweries Rev. Elke Center for Happiness, 619 8-9, at the Sedro-Woolley Mount Vernon’s old Second Macartney to drum in new Brewery Commercial Ave., AnaHigh School auditorium.

Antolin Cellars Anacortes JAZZ NIGHT AT THE StreetBertelsen Viaduct, the Great Troccoli’s HOPE’s ALIVE ideas for the month and Brewing cortes. Admission by donaWinery American LINCOLN: Enjoy an evewomen’s conference will Northern Railway depot in drum out the old.

Bring tion. RSVP: 360-464-2229 Canoe Ridge Vineyard Chuckanut Brewery include singing, teaching ning filled with jazz at 7 Anacortes and many more your own hand drums and or anacortescenterfor Coyote Canyon Winery Kulshan Brewing Co. p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at the and inspiration. Tickcarefully crafted details. rattles or borrow hers. happiness.org.

Davenport Cellars Skagit River Brewery Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First ets, $30, are on sale at Dusty Cellars womenhandinhand-kathy- St., Mount Vernon. The show will feature perforEagle Haven Winery Restaurants troccoli-eorgf.eventbrite. mances by the LaVenture Finnriver Farm and Cidery com. Information: 360Best Western CottonTree Middle School Jazz Band, 826-3067.

Glacier Peak Winery COA Mexican Eatery Mount Vernon High School GLM Wine Co. Haggen Market Street Catering Jazz Bands I & II and the Hedges Family Estate K’Z Bistro Geological Survey, 7 p.m.

A-Town Big Band. $6. 360Friday, Nov. 8, Northwest Hoodsport Winery Inc. Max Dale’s Steak & Chop House 336-8955, lincolntheatre.org.

Educational Services DisMartinez & Martinez Winery Skagit River Brewery trict 189 Building, 1601 Naches Heights Vineyard JAZZ AT THE LIBRARY: R St., Anacortes. Learn Piccola Cellars Chocolate, Cheese & Nuts The Uptown Lowdown how the U.S. Geological Silver Bell Winery Darlena J's Gourmet Nuts LLC Jazz Band will perform Survey is constructing a Sky River Meadery from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Glen& Creamery Tickets Include; Wine, Beer, Food,Golden Chocolate Cheese Samplings 3-D hydrodynamic model Nov. 10, at the Anacortes Treveri Cellars Jessie’s Berries Confections of Fidalgo Bay as part of a Western CottonTree Inn, Perfect Mount Vernon Public Library, 1220 10th Tulip Valley Best Winery Pete’s Toffee larger Salish Sea model to St., Anacortes. Free. 360VIP Hour 3:00-4:00pm / General Admission 4:00-8:00pm Waterbrook Winery Trevani Truffle study how climate change, 293-1910, ext. 21, or jazzat$40*Hall per Winery person / $70* per couple / VIP Upgrade $20 per person Willis sea level rise and land use thelibrary.com.

Hotel Packages Available Online might influence coastal Must be at least 21. ID will be checked at the door communities, ecosystem www.MountVernonChamber.com 360.428.8547 MORE FUN restoration outcomes and Fidalgo Bay. Find out how SKAGIT COUNTY ANNIyou can get involved as a VERSARY: Celebrate the volunteer. Sponsored by 130th anniversary of Skagit Friends of Skagit Beaches County with a special Trail Tales, Fidalgo Bay exhibit continuing through Aquatic Reserve Citizen Nov. 10 at the Skagit Stewardship Committee, County Historical Museum, Washington Environmental 501 S. Fourth St., La ConCouncil and Re-Sources. ner. The exhibit features Visit MountVernonChamber.com for tickets Free. For information, con- artifacts, photographs and *Pre-sale ticket price - Tickets are $50 per person at the door tact Wendy Steffenson at stories. Museum hours are MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YRS OF AGE TO ATTEND, 360-733-8307 or email 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday ID WILL BE CHECKED AT THE DOOR wendys@re-sources.org. through Sunday. $5 adults,

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KIRTAN: The monthly celebration with chanting and dancing will take place from 10:30 a.m. to noon Sunday, Nov. 3, at the Anacortes Center for Happiness, 619 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. No experience necessary. All ages are welcome. By donation. RSVP: 360-464-2229 or anacortes centerforhappiness.org.

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