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Too Slim and the Taildraggers play H2O in Anacortes on Friday PAGES 8-9

OUT & ABOUT Show of paintings and pottery continues at Smith & Vallee Gallery PAGES 4-5

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THIS WEEKENDin the area JACKSON MEMORIAL RUN/WALK The annual

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THE GRISTMILL ROUNDERS Check out the Skagit River Salmon Festival from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Waterfront Park at the Swinomish Casino and Lodge, 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes. The annual event will feature music (Bellamaine, Rabbit Wilde, Rivertalk, John Van Deusen, The Gristmill Rounders, Sky All Around and Peter Ali), Native storytellers and cultural activities, Hunters of the Sky raptor shows, Puget Sound DockDogs canine aquatics competition, salmon barbecue, beer and wine garden, arts and crafts vendors, children’s activities and more. Free. skagitriverfest.org.

Anne Jackson Memorial 5K/10K Run and 2-mile Dog Walk will take place Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Humane Society of Skagit Valley, 18841 Kelleher Road, Burlington. The USATF-certified 5K/10K runs start at 8 a.m. followed by the dog walk/run at 8:15 a.m. Postrace snacks and dog-friendly vendors will be on-site. Awards will be given to the top three finishers and the best dog costume. Registration: $25-$30, free for ages 14 and younger or 70 and older. To register: bellinghamdogrunner.com/anne-jackson-memorialrunwalk. Sponsorship and vendor opportunities: 360-757-2568 or bellinghamdogrunner@ gmail.com.

ALGER COMMUNITY FUN’RAISER The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Alger Community Hall, 18735 Parkview Lane, Alger. Enjoy music by The D’vas and Dudes, a car wash, bake sale, kids’ games, bouncy house, informational booths, raffles, beer garden, food and more, including vendors from the Bow Little Market with a range of goodies from vegetables to crafts. Free admission. 360-724-0340 or alger communityhall@yahoo.com.

MULTICULTURAL EVENT Celebrate National

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Hispanic Heritage Month from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Edgewater Park, 600 Behrens Millett Road, Mount Vernon. Enjoy performances by musical groups, folkloric dance, kids’ activities and more. Food will be available for purchase. Free admission. 360424-8655 or ccsfarmworkercenter@ccsww.org.

WHATCOM FARM TOUR The Whatcom County Farm Tour will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. The free self-guided tour will feature educational and interactive activities at each of the 12 stops, including working farms, a winery and farmers market. eatlocalfirst.org.

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“SERENDIPITY: The Art JURIED ART SHOW: of Pleasant Surprises”: A Allied Arts of Whatcom show of new oil paintings County’s Juried Arton paper by Marcia Van ist Series continues with Doren will run through “Mystic Mountains” Sept. 30 at Raven Rocks through Sept. 26 at the Gallery, 765 Wonn Road Allied Arts Gallery, 1418 C-101, Greenbank. A Cornwall Ave., Bellingham. reception for the artist will The show features artwork be held from 5 to 8 p.m. by Tore Ofteness, Kenni Friday, Sept. 4. For inforMerritt, John D’Onofrio mation, including gallery and Stephen Malshuk. hours and directions, call An exhibit walkthrough 360-222-0102 or visit raven with the artists will start rocksgallery.com. at 7 p.m. on opening night. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. PAINTINGS/POTTERY: to 5 p.m. Monday through Tyree Callahan/Isaac Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Howard: The show featurSaturday. 360-676-8548 or ing two Northwest artists alliedarts.org. continues through Sept. 30 at Smith & Vallee Gallery, PASTELS: The North5742 Gilkey Ave., Edison. west Pastel Society SigA reception for the artists nature Member Show will be held from 5 to 8 continues through Sept. 29 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5. at Scott Milo Gallery, 420 Callahan’s “Salish Atlas” Commercial Ave., Anais an ongoing pictorial cortes. Society members exploration of our biorewill show a vast selection gion combining pencilof pastel work encomsketched images from the passing traditional and field, which are loosely trending styles, including translated to oils. Howard landscapes, seascapes, flohas been making utilitarian ral, figurative, abstract and pottery for 15 years, and mixed media. over the last few years he Also showing are Lanny has been exploring atmoBergner’s contemporary spheric firing techniques. glass tables incorporatGallery hours are 11 a.m. ing his signature “flame to 5 p.m. Thursday through paint” technique, as well Sunday. 360-766-6230 or as a selection of his woven smithandvallee.com. wire mesh art pieces. Gallery hours are 10:30 a.m. to DRAWINGS & PAINT4:30 p.m. Monday through INGS: The “Artist’s Saturday. 360-293-6938 or Choice” invitational art scottmilo.com. show continues through Sept. 30 at Fourth Corner PAINTINGS ON DISFrames & Gallery, 311 W. PLAY: “Different Strokes,” Holly St., Bellingham. The a collection of oil and acryl- exhibition features small ic paintings by Caroline works by some 30 regional Garland, continues through artists. Gallery hours are 10 Sept. 30 at the Majestic Inn a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday & Spa, 401 Commercial through Saturday. 360Ave., Anacortes. Garland 734-1340 or fourthcornerpaints in a variety of styles, frames.com. with a wide range of color and subject matter. The GAIL HARKER CENTER lobby gallery is open from ANNIVERSARY: The Gail 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. 360Harker Center for Creative 293-1338. Arts will host its 20th anni-

from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at participating locations along Main Street in the east end commercial district in downtown Stanwood.

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“Uncorked: Woolley Wine & Music Festival” will kick off at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Eagle Haven Winery, 8243 Sims Road, Sedro-Woolley, featuring Knut Bell and the Blue Collars (pictured). Tickets: $20 advance, $25 at the door. Dinner available for $10. Special offer: $100 for four tickets, dinner for four plus wine discount. 360-855-1841 or sedro-woolley.com. versary celebration Friday through Sunday, Sept. 18-20, at venues around La Conner. The weekend will kick off with a reception from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at the Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St. Textile artist Anita Luvera Mayer will be the keynote speaker, presenting “Embroidered Dish Towels to Regal Robes,” her personal journey in creating textiles. The evening will include a style show, hors d’oeuvres and a cash wine bar. The reservation deadline has passed. 360466-0110. An exhibition of art by Harker Center students and graduates will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19-20, at the center, 12636 Chilberg Road. Presentations and artist demonstrations will take place both days. A juried art sale will take place from 11 a.m.

to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Sept. 18-20. Free admission. Dinner, wine tasting and a silent auction will begin at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Civic Garden Club, 622 S. Second St. Tickets: $100. 360-317-6545. 360-466-0110 or gail creativestudies.com. RIVER GALLERY: River Gallery’s 2015 Fall Show on Sept. 19 through Oct. 18 will feature some 200 small works by 32 local artists, including paintings, sculptures, glass and jewelry. Specially featured are sculptures by Robert Gigliotti and a collection of small bird paintings by various artists. An opening reception will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the gallery, 19313 Landing Road, Mount Vernon. rivergallerywa.com. STANWOOD ART WALK: Meet the artists and check out a variety of artwork

JURIED EXHIBIT: The Late Summer Juried Exhibit, featuring instructors from the Association of Northwest Weavers Guild and solo exhibits with Steve Cousens and Norman Riley, continues through Sept. 25 at the Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden. Free. 360-3543600 or jansenartcenter.org. “INSPIRED BY NATURE”: A show featuring two-dimensional work by Philip McCracken, three-dimensional work by Peregrine O’Gormley and fine jewelry by Doug Burton continues through the end of the year at the Burton Gallery, 620 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Gallery hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. 360-293-6469 or burtonjewelers.com. WATERCOLORS: Paintings by Camano Island artist Bobbie Mueller are featured in a show at The Shop, 18623 Main St., Conway. Painting in watercolors since the 1980s, Mueller has shown her work in galleries, invitational and juried shows around greater Puget Sound. The Shop is open from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. 360-391-2691 or theshopconway.com.

show will feature handcrafted jewelry and knitted and woven scarves and hats. anacortesartscommis sion.com. AT MoNA: “From The Artist’s Eye” continues through Sept. 24 at the Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St., La Conner. Co-curated by Kathleen Rabel and MoNA Exhibitions director Lisa Young, the show features artists who share “an instinct for what’s important,” Rabel said. The images revealed in these works on paper allude to long explorations of perceptions, experiences and observations on the part of people who have committed to art as a life’s work. The viewer is encouraged to seek the works’ meaning through the artists’ eyes. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday. Free admission. 360-466-4446 or mona museum.org.

QUILTS, KNITTING, TEXTILE ART: Several new exhibits of quilts and other fiber arts are on display at the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum, 703 S. Second St., La Conner: n “30 Quilts for 30 Years”: Caryl Bryer FallertGentry is internationally recognized for her awardwinning fine-art quilts, which have appeared in hundreds of national and international exhibitions, collections, and publica“DIVAS: ABOVE THE tions. The show continues NECK”: The Anacortes through Oct. 4. Arts Commission will presn “Celebrating 20 Years ent the Fidalgo Island Quil- of Art”: The exhibit showters’ fiber art show, opening cases innovative, contemduring the First Friday Art porary multimedia textile Walk from 6 to 9 p.m. Friwork by graduate students day, Oct. 2, and continuing of the Gail Harker Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Satur- for Creative Arts. Artists day, Oct. 3, at The Depot, include Martha Kleihege, 611 R Ave., Anacortes. The Susan Lenarz, Karen

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OUT & ABOUT Nelson, Alba Romero, Jill Taylor, Maria Winner and Deborah Zibrik. The exhibit marks the center’s 20th anniversary. The show continues through Oct. 4. The museum is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Admission: $7, $5 students and military with ID, free for members and ages 11 and younger. 360-4664288 or laconnerquilts.org.

ety. Ages 21 and older. $20 advance, $25 at the gate. brownpapertickets.com/ event/2181445. 360-3363801 or mountvernon downtown.org.

Bander, founder of Bats Northwest, will present “Bats Incredible!” from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 26, at Christianson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon.

HOME TOUR: The ninth SICBA Home Tour will take place from noon to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11-13, throughout Skagit and Island counties. GIANT PUMPKINS: The Check out homes newly fifth annual Skagit Valley “PICTURES OF THE built or remodeled by Giant Pumpkin Festival PAST”: Elaine Walker, Skagit/Island Counties will be held from 9 a.m. to editor of “Pictures of the 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, Past: Celebrating 125 Years Builders Association members, and discover the latest at Christianson’s Nursery, of Anacortes History” by in home technology, inno15806 Best Road, Mount Wallie Funk, will presvative products, trends in Vernon. Other events will ent a slideshow at 10 a.m. home design, construction, include pony rides, face Tuesday, Oct. 13, at the FAIRS green building and more. painting, toad races, carAnacortes Senior Activity WASHINGTON STATE $10. Tickets are available at nival games, harvest food, Center, 1701 22nd St., and FAIR: Washington state’s each of the homes on the music and more. Children at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. biggest fair will run Sept. tour. 360-757-6916 or sicba. can bring and show off 28, at the Anacortes Public 11-27 at the Washington org. their homegrown giant Library, 1220 10th St., AnaState Fair Events Center, vegetables, sunflowers and cortes. 110 Ninth Ave. SW, PuyalANTIQUE MACHINERY: pumpkins. Free admission; Walker will discuss the lup. Advance tickets: $7.50The 20th (and final) Anasome activities have a small making of the book and $10 through Sept. 10; at cortes Antique Engine & the gate: $9-$12.50, free for fee. 360-466-3821, 800-585- share many of the historic Machinery Show will be 8200 or christiansons images published in it, as ages 5 and younger. thefair. held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. nursery.com. well as photos that were com. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Sixth left out. Books will be AUTUMN ARTS FESTIavailable for purchase. Free and Market streets, AnaFESTIVALS VAL: Immaculate Concep- admission. 360-293-1915 or cortes. Check out tractors, vintage vehicles, engines, PARISH FESTIVAL: The tion Regional School will museum.cityofanacortes. models and gizmos, as well annual Immaculate Conhost its annual Autumn org. as children’s activities, ception Church Parish Fes- Arts Festival from 9 a.m. hay rides, food, music and tival will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, MORE FUN more. Vintage vehicles will to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. at St. Joseph Center, 215 LOOK TO THE STARS: parade through downtown 13, at St. Joseph Center, 215 N. 15th St., Mount Vernon. Explore the night sky at 11 a.m. Free admission. N. 15th St., Mount Vernon. Vendor space is available; Exhibitors are welcome. Enjoy 15 food booths, onregister by Sept. 30 to save and view distant galaxies, planets and nebulas at a For information, call the stage entertainment, games $5 on booth fees. 360-421free Star Party beginning Anacortes Museum at 360and activities for kids, 0641, icrsarts@gmail.com at dusk Friday, Sept. 11, at 293-1915. including pony rides, cake or icrsweb.org. Fort Nugent Park, 2075 SW walk, raffles and more. Free Fort Nugent Road, Oak POETRY READING: The admission and parking. LECTURES Harbor. No telescope is “Old Shoes and Elderber360-336-6622. AND TALKS needed; all ages welcome. ries: Poems of Cascadia” Canceled if cloudy. Hosted book release, poetry readLOCAL RADIO: “Speak HARVEST MOON FESTIby the Island County ing and talk about the VAL: Cider, Brews & Blues: Up! Speak Out!,” a halfEnjoy music, local libations hour weekly show commit- Astronomical Society. 360- poems of Rachel Chris679-7664 or icas-wa.webs. ted to community, peace, tensen will begin at 1:30 and more from 4:30 to 9 com. justice and nonviolence p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13 at The p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, issues, broadcasts at 5 p.m. Bridge, 301 South Lavenon the Skagit Riverwalk SEAHAWKS SWEETS: ture Road, Mount Vernon. Plaza in downtown Mount Wednesdays and 8 p.m. Residents of Mira Vista Sundays on Skagit Valley The imagery of the CasVernon. This year’s theme Care Center will sell Community radio station cade Mountains — weathfeatures the bounty of Seahawks-themed baked KSVR 91.7 FM (Mount er, water, wildlife — fills orchards and grain fields goods from 9:30 a.m. to Vernon), KSVU 90.1 FM this volume of poetry. Eric, with local cideries and 2:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, (Hamilton), KMRE 102.3 360-424-7829, x. 115. breweries sharing their at 300 S. 18th St., Mount FM (Bellingham) and wares, accompanied by Vernon. Proceeds will benMCINTYRE OPEN award-winning blues bands KSJU 91.9 FM (Friday efit the Western Wildlife Harbor). speakupspeak HOUSE: 4 to 7 p.m. ThursPolly O’Keary and the Fund — Northwest Region. day, Sept. 17, McIntyre outradio.org. Rhythm Method, Bobby 360-424-1320, ext. 132, or Hall, 2501 E. College Holland and the Breadline, Way, Mount Vernon. Free. and Badd Dog Blues SociGOT BATS?: Kathleen jonesconi@gmail.com.

360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org. GENEALOGY SEMINAR: “Genealogy: All About Life,” the Skagit Valley Genealogical Society’s annual seminar, will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland St., Mount Vernon. Topics will include researching newspapers, Google and genealogy tools, writing your family history, top 10 tech tools for genealogists and more. Registration: $50. For information: 360-770-0762 or svgsgenealogy@gmail. com. To register: skagit valleygenealogy.org. DAUGHTERS & MOMS DAY OUT: For girls ages 12-18 and their moms from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at Cascade Middle School, 905 McGarigle Road, Sedro-Woolley. Spend the day with singer, songwriter and worship leader Jaime Jamgochian, discussing beauty, bravery, purpose and hope, along with professional makeup and hair tips session. Lunch and snacks included. Free; presented by Women HAND in Hand. RSVP: womenhandinhand.com. GALA AUCTION: “Evening by the Sea,” Camano Center’s ninth annual Gala Auction, will begin at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Enjoy a silent auction, hors d’oeuvres and complimentary bar beginning at 5 p.m., followed by the live auction and dinner at 6:30 p.m. Evening casual attire. 360-387-0222 or camanocenter.org. FILM SCREENING: Check out “Dirt! The Movie” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Anacortes Center for Happiness, 619

Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Narrated by Jamie Lee Curtis, “Dirt!” brings to life the environmental, economic, social and political impact of soil. Admission by donation. 360-4642229 or anacortescenter forhappiness.org. OYSTER RUN: The 34th annual Oyster Run will be held Sunday, Sept. 27. One of the largest motorcycle runs in the Pacific Northwest, the Oyster Run features hundreds of riders from no official point at no official time, but culminates in the streets of downtown Anacortes. Food and product vendors, live music and entertainment. 360-4359103, info@oysterrun.org or oysterrun.org. BIER ON THE PIER: The sixth annual event will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2-3, at the Port of Anacortes Warehouse, 100 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Enjoy beer from some 30 breweries, six cideries, food music and more. Ages 21 and older only. Admission: $25, $45 two-day pass. Includes commemorative glass and six taste tokens. Tokens for additional tastes will be available for purchase. Free admission for designated drivers. 360-293-7911 or anacortes.org/beer. FUNDRAISING DINNER/ AUCTION: Burlington Rotary’s annual dinner and auction, “Melt the Ice With Warm Hearts,” will be held from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Swinomish Casino & Lodge, 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes. Enjoy dinner and bidding on a wide variety of donated goods, services and more. $80 per person, includes dinner and two libations. 360-770-4986 or burlington-rotary.org.

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Taste the salty air at these historic seaports tricity of a once-bustling seaport lingers in the salt air. Ask about the annual Our country’s rich seawooden boat festival. faring history provides a enjoypt.com; woodenboat. compelling backdrop for org a visit to these port cities. 2. Duluth, Minnesota. Here are five coastal com- Located on Lake Superior, munities worth exploring: at the western end of the 1. Port Townsend, Great Lakes St. Lawrence Washington. On the north- Seaway, Duluth is the east tip of the Olympic farthest-inland freshwater Peninsula and nestled on a seaport and one of the bluff at the head of Puget most significant ports in all Sound, Port Townsend is of North America. Learn one of three National Vicabout the region’s shipping torian Seaports (along with history at Canal Park as you Galveston and Cape May). dine and watch giant lake The whole family will enjoy carriers pass under worldthe urban-chic vibe while famous Aerial Lift Bridge. visiting galleries and shops. Take a harbor cruise, go Just miles from Olympic fishing, sailing, kayaking, National Park, the elecshopping or visit a lighthouse. visitduluth.com By LYNN O’ROURKE HAYES The Dallas Morning News

3. Baltimore. Not long ago, Baltimore was an aging industrial port city, but an extraordinary renaissance turned the Inner Harbor into a family-friendly destination. Visit Fort McHenry, which is operated by the National Park Service and has served as the guardian of Baltimore’s harbor since the late 1700s. It was the valiant defense of the starshaped fort that inspired Francis Scott Key to write “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Make time for the world-renowned Baltimore Aquarium, visit the Edgar Allan Poe museum, cruise the harbor, take in a ballgame at Camden Yards or enjoy a crab feast. balti more.org

4. Cape May, New Jersey. A National Historic Landmark city, this charming seaside escape was settled by whalers and fishermen in colonial times. The area, which stretches 20 miles into the sea, has long had a Navy presence in an effort to protect American coastal shipping. Today, visitors enjoy tree-canopied streets, Victorian architecture, boutique shopping and a day at the beach. Families should also consider exploring nature trails; bird, whale and dolphin watching; miniature golf; fishing and biking. capemaychamber.com 5. Key West, Florida. This colorful, palm-lined community is closer to Cuba than Miami and

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Local travel SHORT TRIPS: Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation offers travel opportunities for ages 8 and older (adult supervision required for ages 17 and younger). Trips depart from and return to Hillcrest Park, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. For information or to register, call 360-336-6215. ESCORTED TOURS: The Whatcom County Tour Program offers a variety of day trips and longer tours, with most trips departing from and returning to the Bellingham Senior Activity Center, 315 Halleck St., Bellingham. For information or to register: 360733-4030, ext. 1015, or wccoa.org/index.php/ Tours. Future extended trips include a cruise through Alaska’s Inside Passage, a scenic rail tour of British Columbia hot springs and the Rockies, a fall trip to Ireland, a tour of Martha’s Vineyard and the Eastern Seaboard, and a visit to New Mexico’s annual Balloon Fiesta. ESCORTED TOURS: The Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St., has several international trips planned: Reflections of Italy, Nov. 5-14; Tropical Costa Rica, Feb. 29-March 8, 2016; and a European River Cruise, Budapest to Amsterdam, Oct. 12-27, 2016. For information, contact Pat at pgardner@oakharbor. org or 360-279-4582.

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HOT TICKETS SALIM SULAIMAN: Sept. 11, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com. MARK KNOPFLER: Sept. 11-12, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville. 800-7453000 or ticketmaster.com. FOO FIGHTERS: Sept. 12, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or livenation. com. KEVIN HART: Sept. 12, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, PAPA ROACH: Sept. 12. XFinity Arena, Everett. 866-332-8499 or xfinityarenaeverett.com. OLD 97’s: Sept. 13, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com. EMPIRE OF THE SUN: with St. Lucia and Holy Ghost: Sept. 15, Marymoor Park, Redmond. 888-929-7849 or AXS.com. RATATAT: Sept. 15, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com. DEF LEPPARD: Sept. 16, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. FUNK VOLUME TOUR: Sept. 16, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxon line.com. RATATAT: Sept. 17, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com. TREVOR HALL: Sept. 18, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com. 58TH ANNUAL MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL: Sept. 18-20, Monterey, Calif. 888-2486499 or montereyjazzfestival.org.

THE TRAGICALLY HIP Sept. 29, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 877-784-4849 or livenation.com. SUICIDEGIRLS: Sept. 19, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com. DAMIAN “JR. GONG” MARLEY AND STEPHEN “RAGGA” MARLEY: with Morgan Heritage, Tarrus Riley and special guests Jo Mersa and Black Am I: Sept. 19, Marymoor Park, Redmond. 888-929-7849 or AXS.com. HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD: Sept. 20, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or show boxonline.com. GOT A GIRL (DAN THE AUTOMATOR): Sept. 21, The Triple Door, Seattle. 800-7453000 or showboxonline.com. ZELLA DAY: Sept. 22, Chop Suey, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. NICOLAS JAAR: Sept. 23, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com.

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POLLY O’KEARY AND THE RHYTHM METHOD BOBBY HOLLAND & THE BREADLINE AND THE BADD DOG BLUES SOCIETY ON THE SKAGIT RIVERWALK DOWNTOWN MOUNT VERNON, WA

INFO: 360.336.3801 • DEP.MVDA@GMAIL.COM • WWW.MOUNTVERNONDOWNTOWN.ORG ADVANCE TICKETS $20 at brownpapertickets.com

LE BUTCHERETTES: Sept. 23, Chop Suey, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. DJANGOFEST NORTHWEST: Sept. 23-27, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley. 800-638-7631 or wicaonline.org. DAN DEACON: Sept. 24, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com. AUTECHRE: Sept. 25, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com. SEBASTIAN MANISCALCO (comedy): Sept. 25-26, Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Pacific Showroom, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com. COUNTING CROWS: Sept. 26, WAMU Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster. com. BONOBO: Sept. 26, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com. THE WHO: with Joan Jett and The Blackhearts: Sept. 27, KeyArena, Seattle. thewho. com. THIEVERY CORPORATION: Sept. 27, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com. SHAMIR: Sept. 30, The Crocodile, Seattle. 877-987-6487 or thecrocodile.com. THE TEA PARTY: Oct. 1, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com. AER: Oct. 2, The Showbox, Seattle. 800745-3000 or showboxonline.com. BIG GIGANTIC: Oct. 2, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com.

UB40: featuring Ali Campbell, Astro and Mickey Virtue: Oct. 2, Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham. 360-734-6080 or mountbaker theatre.com. OVERKILL, SYMPHONY X: Oct. 3, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or show boxonline.com. DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE: Oct. 3-5, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 877-784-4849 or livenation.com. NEIL YOUNG & PROMISE OF THE REAL: Oct. 4, WAMU Theater, Seattle. 800-7453000 or ticketmaster.com. BOOMBOX/UA: Oct. 4, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com. MELANIE MARTINEZ: Oct. 4, Chop Suey, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. DUKE DUMONT: Oct. 5, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com. CIMORELLI: Oct. 5, Chop Suey, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. RUFUS WAINWRIGHT: Oct. 6, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxon line.com. TOVE LO: Oct. 7, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com. COMMON KINGS: Oct. 8-9, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline. com. SEATTLE SINGS! CHORAL FESTIVAL: Oct. 8-10, Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, Seattle. SeattleSings.org. n For complete listings, visit goskagit and click on “Entertainment.”

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley

and surrounding area September 11-20

TUNING UP Playing at area venues September 11-17 THURSDAY.10

Friday.11

Friday.18

THEATER

MUSIC

“Godspell”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $20. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

VARIETY

“Amuze Cabaret”: 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $20 advance, $25 at the door; $35 with dinner. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse. com.

Saturday.12 THEATER

“Godspell”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $20. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

VARIETY

“Amuze Cabaret”: 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $20 advance, $25 at the door; $35 with dinner. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse. com.

Sunday.13 THEATER

“Godspell”: 2:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $20. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

Thursday.17 THEATER

“Godspell”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $20. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

James Garner’s Tribute to Johnny Cash: 8 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $20. 360-3368955 or lincolntheatre.org. Harpsichord concert: Monica Kim and Barbara King, 7 p.m., 4606 Cypress Drive, Anacortes. $20. Reservations required: 360-293-4930 or anacortesartsfoundation.org.

THEATER

“Godspell”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $20. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

VARIETY

“Amuze Cabaret”: 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $20 advance, $25 at the door; $35 with dinner. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse. com.

Saturday.19 MAGIC

Eric Buss, comedic magician: 7 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $15 adults, $10 children, $35 families. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

FRIDAY.11

Trio Subtonic: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $7. 360-445-3000. Trish Hatley: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

Prozac Mountain Boys (bluegrass): 6 to 8 p.m., The Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-9822649. Open Mic & Jam: 8 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. No cover. 425737-5144 or 360-629-6500. The Staxx Brothers featuring Jonezy, My Dad Bruce, Mostafa, Deadly D: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $6. 360-7781067.

THURSDAY.10 TRISH HATLEY 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes Michel Verlinden photo

FRIDAY.11 Idol Eyez: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover. 877-275-2448.

Too Slim and the Taildraggers: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-7553956.

Eric Madis and Paul Anastasio: 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-5881720.

Friday Swing, with Duane Melcher and Ken Vanderhyde (’30s, ’40s & ’50s classic tunes): 7 to 9 p.m., North Cove Coffee, 1130 S. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. No cover. 360707-2683.

Randy Norris & Jeff Nicely (blues): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, Parlor, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $7. 360-445-3000.

Blues Union, with John Carswell: 8 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-7666266.

Louis Ledford (Americana, roots): 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805.

Cookie & the Cutters, Nowhere Near Nashville: 8 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. $10, $5 for women in cowgirl hats. $5 line dance lessons start at 7 p.m. 425-737-5144 or 360629-6500.

Jukebox Duo: 7 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. Open to the public. 360-848-8882.

Desperate Measures: Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360-422-6411.

Wait a Minute Chester (rock): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $7. 360-445-3000.

Margaret Wilder Band: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-755-3956.

The Fabulous Roof Shakers: 8:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-766-6266.

Kevin P: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805.

Medici, Incanus, Tin Foil Cat, The Second Hand Suits: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $6. 360-7781067.

Stanwood Summer Concert Series: The Fabulous Roof Shakers, 2 to 4 p.m., 270th St. NW, Stanwood. Free. ci.stanwood.wa.us.

Kings of Hollywood (tribute to The Eagles), Just One Look (tribute to Linda Ronstadt): 9 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. $10. 425-737-5144.

Little Mountain Band: 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-7666330.

Desperate Measures: Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360-422-6411.

“Godspell”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $20. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com. “Amuze Cabaret”: 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $20 advance, $25 at the door; $35 with dinner. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse. com.

ERIC BIBB 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $29 advance, $32 at the door. 360-445-3000.

John Delourme: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805.

THEATER

VARIETY

SUNDAY.13

TOO SLIM AND THE TAILDRAGGERS 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-755-3956

SATURDAY.12 Idol Eyez: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover. 877-275-2448.

Sunday.20 THEATER

“Godspell”: 2:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $20. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

VARIETY

“Amuze Cabaret”: 2 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $20 advance, $25 at the door; $35 with dinner. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse. com.

SUNDAY.13 Gary B’s Church of Blues: Jam night, 6 to 10 p.m., Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360-4454733.

WEDNESDAY.16 Eric Bibb (blues, folk, world music): 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $29 advance, $32 at the door. 360-445-3000.

CC Adams and Friends Sunday Jam: 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., La Conner Pantry and Pub, 315 E. Morris St., La Conner. 360-4664488.

Teneia: 5 to 7 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360399-1805.

Orville Johnson Band: 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360766-6266.

Little Joe Argo and Rick Star: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-5881720.

THURSDAY.17 Open Mic: hosted by Something Strange, 6 to 8 p.m., The Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. 360982-2649.

The Katie Gray Band, Crooked Neighbors, Momo Grace: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $5. 360-7781067.

Trish Hatley, John Anderson, Reuel Lubog (jazz): 6:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360445-3000.

Maria Muldaur: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360755-3956.

Something Strange: 6 to 9 p.m., The Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. 360-982-2649.

Open Mic Night: hosted by David Ritchie, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-3991805.

Open Mic & Jam: 8 p.m., Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. No cover. 425-737-5144 or 360-629-6500.

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dents and active military; $8 members, $7 children 12 and under. Sunday bargain prices: $8 general, $6 members, $5 children 12 and under.

On a smalltown college campus, a philosophy professor in existential crisis gives his life new purpose when he enters into a relationship with his student. Stars Emma Stone, Joaquin Phoenix and Parker Posey. Directed by Woody Allen. Rated R. $10 general; $9 seniors, stu-

Member screening: ‘The Third Man’

7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Sept. 11-12 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14

6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16 All Lincoln Theatre members are invited to the annual membership meeting. A free screening of Orson Welles’ “The Third Man” will be shown to members at 7:30 p.m. n The Lincoln Theatre is located at 712 S. First St., downtown Mount Vernon. 360-3368955 or lincolntheatre.org.

Memorable final act lifts Johnny Cash film By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer

NEW YORK — If only every iconic musician could have a final act as heartening as Johnny Cash’s. His late-career revival boosted his spirits and was a memorable bookend for his work, and the story behind it lifts “Johnny Cash: American Rebel,” a two-hour CMT documentary that premieres Saturday on the 12th anniversary of Cash’s death at age 71. While his romance with June Carter and 1960s heyday are entertaining to revisit, the story is familiar to much of America through the 2005 feature film, “Walk the Line.” What happened after that curtain fell is lesser known: Cash’s career foundered in the 1970s and 1980s, he was dropped by his record company, fell back into drugs. Finally, as recounted by John Mellencamp in “American Rebel,” he had resigned himself to a musical graveyard of performing in Branson, Missouri. Yet when rap and hard rock producer Rick Rubin began looking for a specific challenge, to work with a consequential musician whose career had fallen on hard times, his interests aligned perfectly with Cash’s. The first of the minimalist series of “American Recordings” was released in 1994 and continued for the rest of Cash’s life. Cash’s daughter, Rosanne, admitted to trepidations when the long-haired, bearded, guru-like Rubin connected with her father. “Dad had been brought a lot of ridiculous ideas, some of which he had tried. He was kind of flailing about,” said Cash, who was interviewed in the film. Her first thoughts: Oh, no. Not again. “I met Rick and I saw how they worked

together and I was really heartened. Then, of course, I saw what they did together and I felt the whole family owed Rick a great debt. Rick came in and reminded him of who he was, revitalized him and loved him like a brother. They loved each other like brothers.” The film includes two minutes of Johnny’s chilling video for “Hurt,” and Kurt Loder’s interview with Cash about his musical resurgence. What comes across in “American Rebel” is how that period stripped away the mystique and trappings of stardom to return Cash to his first love — music. “He has this reputation as this outlaw, this tough guy, this against the grain person, and there was an element of that in his personality,” said Jordan Tappis, co-director of the CMT documentary. “More than anything, Cash was a sensitive artist ... When I investigated him, what would shine through was the artistic side of him, the sensitive guy who liked to stay up late taking photographs and writing in his journal, reading poetry and writing poetry.” Tappis and executive producer Derik Murry earned the cooperation of Cash’s family, which opened the door to a rich trove of interviews and archival material. Besides Rosanne, the film includes interviews with Johnny’s son John Carter Cash, June’s daughter Carlene Carter, and musicians Sheryl Crow, Eric Church, Merle Haggard, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Kid Rock and Cash’s former son-in-law Rodney Crowell. More importantly, that cooperation didn’t wrap the film in gauze, with a family reluctant to show a balanced portrait. The trials — the drug addiction, the divorce to Rosanne’s mother — are discussed alongside the triumphs.

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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK “The Age of Adeline”: by Count Mickula. Parts of “Age of Adaline” “Counting on Birds: Upcoming Tales of Migration”: are magical: the fairy-talemovie releases Includes five programs that type narration, the idea that Following is a partial look at the winged crealove is timeless, and the schedule of coming movtures. beautiful way San Francisco ies on DVD. Release “The Great Shape Mysis presented. Each makes it dates are subject to tery”: Solve the mystery of feel sweet and alluring. change: shapes and fractions. Other parts aren’t quite “Scott & Bailey: Season SEPT. 15 as inviting. The main conFurious 7 Three”: Two female detecflict of a woman who can’t Cinderella tives face another round of age and hides it from the Monkey Kingdom crime solving. world comes across as a litLove & Mercy “Digimon Fusion Season tle selfish. And the central The Overnight 1 Volume 1”: Human boy conflict of loved ones aging Heaven Knows What must team with new Digipast her doesn’t become SEPT. 22 mon or Digital Monster a dramatic element until Pitch Perfect 2 friends. more than halfway through Saint Laurent “Barbie in Rick ‘n Roythe film. Results als”: Barbie plays a prinThose are problems, but cess who trades places with they don’t do the movie in. SEPT. 29 a famous rock star. Spy Blake Lively is so charming, Poltergeist “Sesame Street: Play and co-star Harrison Ford Entourage All Day With Elmo!”: Spend is so emotionally commandCop Car the afternoon playing all of ing, that the movie falls Elmo’s favorite games. on the side of a touching OCT. 2 “The Editor”: No one love story and not a creepy The Avengers 2: Age of argues with his final cut. Ultron science-fiction yarn. “When Calls the Heart: “Beyond the Mask”: OCT. 6 Heart and Home”: Love Man looks for redemption Magic Mike XXL story based on the works of by becoming a masked Insidious: Chapter 3 Janette Oke. hero in pre-Revolutionary Me and Earl and the “The Goldbergs: The War times. Andrew Cheney Dying Girl Complete Second Season”: stars. n Tribune News Service It’s another year of looking This action film set in back to the fads and flops the months leading up to of the ’80s. the Revolutionary War has “Homeland Season 4”: the same strong visual effects, story and action sequences of films with 10 times the Carrie (Claire Danes) goes after one of the budget. The movie could have settled heav- world’s most dangerous terrorists. “Haven: Season Five, Volume 1”: Syfy ily into the faith-based elements that come cable channel series based on the novella with movies made by Christian filmmakers. “The Colorado Kid” from Stephen King. Instead, it becomes more of a “Pride & “Blue Bloods: The Fifth Season”: Tom Prejudice” love story as Reynolds begins Selleck plays the head of a police family in to fall for the local beauty, Charlotte HolNew York. loway (Kara Kilmer). “Transformers Prime: Ultimate”: Ani“Gotham”: The story of Batman has mated adventures featuring the Autobots. been told repeatedly in film. This FOX “Gameplay”: Examination of how 1972 series offers a fresh spin on the crimechanged the game industry. fighter’s tale by looking at life in Gotham “Chain of Command”: Military man City just after Bruce Wayne’s parents are looks to expose those responsible for his murdered. brother’s death. Ben McKenzie brings a fierce approach “Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s Season 2”: A new to playing Jim Gordon and Donal Logue enemy emerges during a time of rebuilding. is the perfect sidekick. But, it’s the perfor“American Heist”: Brotherly love is put mances by Robin Lord Taylor as the Pento the test. Hayden Christensen stars. guin that steal the show. “American Experience: Blackout”: “Misery Loves Comedy”: Kevin Pollak Look at the 1977 blackout that left New interviews 60 successful comedians. York in the dark. “Supernatural: The Complete Tenth “Nelson Mandela … and More InspirSeason”: Journeys of the Winchester ing Stories”: Collection of stories from the brothers continue. library of Scholastic Storybook Treasures. “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey’s Monster Musical”: Visit the castle owned n Rick Bentley, The Fresno Bee

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GET INVOLVED DANCE FOLK DANCING: SkagitAnacortes Folk Dancers meet at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Bayview Civic Hall, 12615 C St., Bay View. Learn to folkdance to a variety of international music. Dance review begins at 7 p.m. followed by request dances until 9:30. The first session is free, $3 thereafter. All are welcome. No partners needed. For information, contact Gary or Ginny at 360-766-6866. THURSDAY DANCE: Dance to The Skippers from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays at Hillcrest Lodge, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. For information, contact Gisela at 360-424-5696. BEGINNER SQUARE DANCE LESSONS: 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland St. Couples and singles welcome. First two weeks are free, then $4 per lesson. 360-424-4608 or rosie@ valleyint.com.

MUSIC BARBERSHOP HARMONY: Attend a free, no-commitment rehearsal of the An-O-Chords, a four-part barbershop harmony group. No experience necessary, no auditions required. Learn by rote, you don’t have to read music. All ages welcome. Drop in any Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Northwest Educational Service Building, 1601 R Ave., Anacortes. Rides available. Contact Bob Lundquist, 360-9415733 or svenbob@cheerful. com. CALL FOR MUSICIANS: 5b’s Bakery, 45597 Main St., Concrete, is looking for musicians to perform easy-listening acoustic music from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during Sunday Brunch. In exchange, musicians will

receive audience contributions and a meal. 360-8538700 or info@5bsbakery. com.

Themes and activities will change each week and include: games; help with homework resources; hands-on science, technology and art activities; and TIME FOR FIDDLERS: celebrations of pop culture The Washington Old Time fandoms with trivia, games Fiddlers play acoustic old and crafts. Participation time music at 6:30 p.m. the does not require a library second and fourth Fridays of each month at the Mount card. 360-755-0760 or burlVernon Senior Center, 1401 ingtonwa.gov/library. Cleveland. St. Free; donaTRAIL GUIDES, BIKE tions accepted. 360-630MAPS & MORE: Learn 9494. about opportunities to be SKAGIT VALLEY MUSIC physically active in Skagit County, including trail CLUB: The club welcomes guides, an activity tracker performers (intermediate and local resources, at beacand above), listeners and guests at 1:45 p.m. Thursday, tiveskagit.org. Sept. 24, at Vasa Hall, 1805 HORSEBACK RIDING: A Cleveland St., Mount Vervariety of riding opportuninon. Come and sing, play ties for horses and their the club’s piano or organ, humans of all skill levels are play your own instrument offered at Fire Mountain or just enjoy a variety of Trail Course, located just music — ’20s to ’70s clasnorth of Sedro-Woolley. sical, popular, western and firemountaintrailcourse. gospel. Free. For information, call Elaine at 360-428- com. 4228. TRAIL TALES: Friends of Skagit Beaches will lead a SHELTER BAY CHORUS: Practices are held from 2:45 series of informative walks to 4:45 p.m. every Thursday along the Tommy Thompson Trail in Anacortes. For at the Shelter Bay Clubinformation, visit skagithouse in La Conner. New members welcome. No need beaches.org. Next up: n Guided Bike Ride: to be a Shelter Bay resident. Legacy of “the City of 360-466-3805. Smokestacks” and the AnaLOVE TO SING? Join the cortes Shoreline Makeover: women of Harmony North- 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, Preston Snagwest Chorus from 6:30 to boat, 703 R Ave., Anacortes. 9 p.m. every Monday at Learn how Anacortes the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland Ave. waterfront industries are Seeking women who like to tied to the Anacortes Baywide Cleanup project that is sing a cappella music. All restoring the Fidalgo Island skill levels welcome. shoreline. The level ride includes stops at sites along RECREATION the Guemes Channel, Cap TEEN ACTIVITIES: Ages Sante Basin and the Tommy 12 to 19 can participate in Thompson Trail. after-school activities from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Thursdays, TRAIL DEDICATION: starting Sept. 17, at the Enjoy hiking and history Burlington Public Library’s at the Havekost Loop Trail Rotary Community Meetdedication celebration Sating Room, 820 E. Washurday, Sept. 19, at Washington Park, 6300 Sunset Ave., ington Ave., Burlington.

Anacortes. Events include: n History Hike: 9:30 a.m. A walk covering park history begins at the Loop Road exit gate and ends at the Havekost Monument in time for the trail dedication. n Havekost Loop: 10:30 a.m. Park Manager Bob Vaux will lead the inaugural stroll on the new Havekost Loop Trail. n Centennial Picnic: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Celebrate the centennial of the naming of Washington Park and enjoy food, fun and games, including clowns and lemon treats. Free.

and United Way of Skagit County. Register at 1000 Jason Lane, Mount Vernon. For information, contact Jan Robertson at 360-424-7947 or email jan.robertson@ dvfmv.com. HARBOR PORPOISE BLUFF DAY: Join Pacific Biodiversity Institute naturalists to learn about the elusive harbor porpoise. Pick up tips from expert porpoise-spotters and discover why these marine mammals are important indicators of the health of local waters: n 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, Rosario Head, Deception Pass State Park, Whidbey Island. Discover Pass or $10 day parking fee required. n Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, Washington Park, 6300 Sunset Ave., Anacortes. Free. n Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, Rosario Head, Deception Pass State Park, Whidbey Island. State Parks free admission day; Discover Pass is not required. Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair at the event. 509-996-2490 or pacificbio.org.

place Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12-13, beginning and ending at the Skagit County Fairgrounds in Mount Vernon. Join some 2,000 cyclists to help raise money for MS research while riding scenic courses ranging from 22 to 97 miles through Skagit, Whatcom and Island counties. Enjoy full meals, stocked rest sites and afterride activities. Registration: $75 plus a commitment to raise $250. 1-800-344-4867 or bikeMS.org.

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MOVIES MINI-REVIEWS Compiled from news services. Ratings are one to four stars. “A Walk in the Woods” — Two former movie golden boys finally share the big screen -- and they’re stuck in a middling sitcom. Robert Redford stars as a travel writer hobbling his way down the Appalachian Trail with his outof-shape friend (Nick Nolte), and the result is an amiable, lightweight and thoroughly predictable buddy movie. Comedy, R, 98 minutes. HH “Ant-Man” — The casting of likable, verbally nimble Paul Rudd as Scott Lang/ Ant-Man seemed inspired, but what we have is a lightweight, cliche-riddled origins story that veers between inside-joke comedy, ponderous redemption story lines and nifty CGI sequences that still seem relatively insignificant. Superhero action, PG-13, 117 minutes. HH “Grandma” — Lily Tomlin is almost certain to win a best actress nomination for playing a feminist helping her granddaughter scrape up the money for an abortion. It’s a slim one-day road movie filled with big laugh lines, but saturated with regret, grief and separation. It’s the saddest comedy of the year. Comedy, R, 80 minutes. HHH1⁄2 “Hitman: Agent 47” — Engineered from birth to be a perfect killing machine, Agent 47 (Rupert Friend) goes on a dangerous mission in an action movie with video game origins. The action sequences are nothing special, and the bigpicture questions have been tackled elsewhere with far more depth and grace. Sci-fi

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action, R, 96 minutes. H1⁄2 “Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation” — This is the rare instance of the later movies in a series easily exceeding the quality of the original. As Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt performs harrowing stunts and engages in clever banter with his adversaries, we essentially get the best James Bond movie since “Casino Royale.” Action, 1 PG-13, 131 minutes. HHH ⁄2 “Ricki and the Flash” —

Meryl Streep doing Bruce Springsteen? I’ll be damned if it doesn’t work in director Jonathan Demme’s amiable and predictable rock ‘n’ roll fable about a late-middle-age musician rethinking her choices. It’s a sweet, smart and funny confection. Comedy-drama, PG-13, 102 minutes. HHH “Southpaw” — Playing a boxing champ who loses it all, the chiseled Jake Gyllenhaal looks really good in the ring in director Antoine

Fuqua’s blood-spitting, melodramatic and shamelessly sentimental drama containing elements from many boxing movies, everything from “The Champ” to any number of “Rockys.” Drama, R, 124 minutes. HHH1⁄2 “Straight Outta Compton” — The early dreams, the big breaks and the in-fighting are told to great effect in F. Gary Gray’s enthralling, energized tribute to N.W.A. Also something of a docudrama about Los Angeles in the wake of the Rodney King verdict, this is one of the better musical biopics of the last 20 years. Music biography, R, 147 minutes. HHH1⁄2 “Trainwreck” — The performance of Amy Schumer, in her feature film lead debut as a New Yorker trying her first grown-up romance, is a tour de force of razor-sharp comedic timing. Despite (or maybe because of) “Trainwreck’s” sharp edges and cynical set pieces, it’s a movie you want to wrap your arms around. Romantic comedy, R, 124 minutes. HHH1⁄2

NEW THIS WEEK Always nice to enjoy a little comfort-food movie in which almost nothing surprising or particularly fresh happens, but we’re happy to spend time with the characters and we wish them the best as the credits roll. In this case, the film is “BREAK POINT,” one of those “in theaters and on demand” movies, and though I often advocate for seeing films the way they’re meant to be seen, i.e., GET OUT OF THE HOUSE AND GO TO THE DANG THEATER AND DON’T TELL ME THE MOVIE IS JUST AS GOOD WHEN YOU WATCH IT ON YOUR IPAD, this is indeed the kind of story that’ll play just fine on your living room TV. Jeremy Sisto, one of those go-to, steady working actors who’s always interesting and deserves more high-profile roles, delivers a laid-back, effortlessly funny performance as Jimmy, a 35-year-old tennis bum who frittered away his career with reckless play on the court and a hedonistic lifestyle outside the lines. Jimmy seems to be the last one to realize he’s become something of a joke. David Walton has the straight man part and does fine work as Jimmy’s brother and former doubles partner, Darren, a conservative player on and off the court who was crushed when Jimmy dropped him 15 years ago for a seemingly more talented partner. When Jimmy decides to get serious and make one last run at playing in “The Open,” he has to talk the understandably reluctant Darren into joining him — and off we go. It’s basically a toneddown “Tin Cup” for tennis. Who else but J.K. Simmons to play the boys’ father, a deadpan wisecracker of a veterinarian who is troubled by the estranged relationship between his sons, but not to the point where he’s going to take a break from treating all manner of animals with the assistance of the fetching and wonderful Heather (Amy Smart), and if you think one of the brothers has long carried a torch for Heather, well you’re up 30-love already. We also get an “About a Boy” element, with Josh Rush charming it up all over the place as Barry, a precocious outcast who dresses like an early 19thcentury presidential candidate and considers Darren to be his best buddy because Darren was his substitute teacher. Any time there’s a movie or a TV show about a grown man who’s friends with a boy who’s not his relative, there’s a risk of uncomfortable weirdness — but director Jay Karas and the team of writers (including Sisto) deftly handle the material. Darren becomes a genuine father figure to the kid (who of course has an absentee father), and Jimmy doles out some priceless, blunt life advice. They make a great team. 90 minutes. Rated: R (for language and sexual references). HHH n Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times

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Thursday, September 10, 2015 - E15

MUSIC REVIEWS SLAYER, “Repentless” — Slayer set the bar to a nearinsurmountable level with the scorching, game-changing trio of “Reign In Blood,” “South of Heaven” and “Seasons In The Abyss.” But those three records were released nearly 30 years ago, and while the band has withstood — and endured — nearly every trend since then, it was looking as if Slayer’s best days were behind them. The Sept. 11 release of “Repentless,” then, is a somewhat peculiar dichotomy. Four of its songs have been floated prior to the CD’s official release date, and the results have been mixed. “Implode,” from the spring of 2014, was greeted with enthusiasm at first but indifference later. Enthusiastic because it was the band’s first new material since “World Painted Blood” (2009); indifference because despite all its Slayer-esque elements, it simply did not rip to the level of “War Ensemble,” “Hate Worldwide” or “Raining Blood.” Viewed without the legendary comparisons, “Repentless” provides much to admire. First and foremost, the record sounds great;

producer Terry Date has applied a loud and clear sheen that is far more effective than on the band’s past several CDs, which were mired in a low-fidelity, hollow shrillness that brought to mind a very loud clock radio. The presence of drummer Paul Bostaph and guitarist Gary Holt has clearly given the band a jolt, although guitarist Kerry King and vocalist/bassist Tom Araya still do the heavy lifting. Bostaph is particularly slamming on “Vices,” one of those midtempo crushers that Slayer does so well. Holt, who stepped into the band picture for good several years ago when guitarist Jeff Hanneman developed serious health issues (Hanneman died in 2013), trades fleet-fingered solos with King. Holt is one of the best in the thrash-metal genre; he’s the founder, chief songwriter and guitarist for Exodus, a Bay Area band almost as highly revered as Slayer in some circles. Highlights on “Repentless” are many — “You Against You,” “Piano Wire,” “Take Control” — and it’s near amazing that Slayer still leads the way so strongly after more than three decades. Looking to blast something pretty much guaranteed to offend and stun, at the same time? Look no further. n Craig Parrish, Skagit Valley Herald

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MILEY CYRUS AND HER DEAD PETZ, “Miley Cyrus and Her Dead Petz” — At 92 minutes, the new Miley Cyrus album is really long, a double album by old-school standards. And for sure, the 23-song set — featuring 14 in collaboration with psychedelic popsters Wayne Coyne & the Flaming Lips, and a bunch more involving Bangerz producer Mike Will Made It — does contain its share of indulgent stretches, most of which involve her going on about how drunk, high, and sexually crazed she is. Announced out of the blue at the recent VMA show, the album is available as a free streaming download at mileycyrus.com/andherdeadpetz. So “Dead Petz” is free from any pressure to please the pop marketplace. Yet the album is still, even at its most willfully experimental, far from the formless affair you might expect. In fact, there’s plenty of compelling music, starting with “Karen Don’t Be Sad,” a full-of-feeling ballad that would have been right at home on a prime Flaming Lips album like “Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots.” There are gurgling electro-jams such as the spooky “Evil is But a Shadow” and weird martial eco-anthems like “1 Sun,” not to mention oddly moving songs to dead pets Floyd the dog and Pablow the blowfish.

Yes, this is the anti-pop, let-it-all-hang-out Miley. But the former child star and showbiz vet can’t be entirely uncommercial, no matter how hard she tries — even when she speaks the truth in singing, as she does on “Slab of Butter (Scorpion)”: “The only laws I obey are the ones I’m makin’ myself.” n Dan DeLuca, The Philadelphia Inquirer

LIZZ WRIGHT, “Freedom & Surrender” — Lizz Wright effortlessly straddles genres, with soul, folk, jazz, and gospel prominent in the mix — even though she has a penchant for covers of rock songs by the likes of Neil Young and Led Zeppelin. Her albums often stress one style within the seductive mélange: 2003’s “Salt” and 2005’s “Dreaming Wide Awake” identified as jazz; her previous album, 2010’s “Fellowship,” was full of gospel standards. Produced by Larry Klein, who has done similar work with Joni Mitchell, Madeleine Peyroux and Tracy Chapman, the new “Freedom & Surrender” is Wright’s most soulful record. It’s a warm, thoughtful, slow-burning set featuring originals such as the amorous “Right Where You Are” (a duet with Gregory Porter) and the funky “Freedom.” n Steve Klinge, The Philadelphia Inquirer

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