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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK “Solo: A Star Wars Story”: The background of one of the most lovable rogues in the galaxy, Han Solo, is revealed.

Alden Ehrenreich turns in a solid performance as Solo, but it isn’t enough to mask all the big problems with the film.

Director Ron Howard, who was brought in after filming had started, shows little self-control with “Solo” as the action scenes go from exciting to boring. His failure to cut the scenes to a proper length starts with the opening chase and continues in a robbery sequence on a trainlike vehicle through a frozen mountain pass. Neither comes to a dramatic conclusion but just fades away.

Part of the problem is the writing. Lawrence Kasdan has shown skill with the “Star Wars” universe through his screenplays for “The Empire Strikes Back,” “Return of the Jedi” and “The Force Awakens.” This time, Kasden and his son, Jonathon, show none of the beauty in storytelling that made the others work.

Their “Solo” story plods to the point that even with big surprise moments, the reveals are either too predictable or too vague.

“Hot Summer Nights”: Director/writer Elijah Bynum presents a world where nothing is what it appears to be. In simple terms, Bynum’s begging the viewer not to judge anything based on first impressions.

The production about a socially awkward Daniel Middleton (Timothée Chalamet), who in 1991 is sent away his summer before college visiting his aunt on Cape Cod, becomes a study in contrasts made compelling by the central players that also include Alex Roe, Maika Monroe and Maia Mitchell.

“Hot Summer Nights” has its problems, but it also has four major strengths in the young cast.

“Puppet Master: The Littlest Re-

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ich”: The most recent installment in the horror franchise that started in 1989 stars Thomas Lennon, Michael Pare and Jenny Pellicer. At least their names are in the credits. The real stars are the killer toys named Blade, Pinhead and Tunneler.

There is just enough plot to get a group of people to a secluded area where they will be killed in a bloody fashion.

Lennon gives it his best shot, but it ends up being wasted energy.

“The Seagull”: Annette Bening, Saoirse Ronan star in the film based on the play by Anton Chekhov.

“The Gifted: Season One”: Family gets help from an underground network of mutants when they learn their children have special powers.

“Uncle Drew”: Uncle Drew (Kyrie Irving) rounds up his old basketball squad to prove a group of septuagenarians can still play to win.

“Scarlet Diva”: Rising young actress makes a journey toward redemption that leads her on a sordid spree of excess.

“Billions: Season Three”: Chuck Rhoades (Paul Giamatti) and Bobby Axelrod (Damian Lewis) remain determined to destroy each other while battling for their own survival.

“The Amazing Human Body”: Program reveals the biological processes that keep humans alive.

“The Row”: Rush week turns into terror when sorority sisters are slain and turned into dolls by a serial killer.

“American Masters: Basquiat: Rage to Riches”: Program looks at one of the most influential American artists of the 20th century.

“Gotti”: Crime boss John Gotti (John Travolta) becomes the “Teflon Don” of the Gambino crime family in New York.

“Dynasty: Season One”: The Carrington family members live in a world of power and deception in this new version of the ’80s primetime soap opera.

“X-Men Trilogy”: The 4K set includes “X-Men,” “X2: X-Men United” and “X-Men: The Last Stand.”

“9-1-1: Season 1”: TV series that explores the high-pressure experiences of police officers, paramedics and firefighters.

“The (REC) Collection”: Includes the horror films “(REC),” “(REC) 2,” “(REC) 3: Genesis” and “(REC) 4: Apocalypse.”

“Exorcist II: The Heretic”: The 1977 horror film from director John Boorman is being rereleased.

“Ken Foster”: Documentary looks at the artists known as Vancouver’s Vincent van Gogh.

“Occupation”: Group of average citizens go to war against invading aliens.

“Fraggle Rock: The Complete

Following is a partial schedule of DVD releases (dates subject to change): OCT. 2 n The First Purge n Sicario: Day of the Soldado n Three Identical Strangers n Leave No Trace n The Catcher Was a Spy n Barry: S1 n Blue Iguana n DC Super Hero Girls: Legends of Atlantis n Good Witch: Season 4 n The 12th Man n The Originals: Season 5 n The Resident: Season 1 n Vikings: Season 5, Part 1 — Tribune News Service

Series”: All 96 episodes of the Jim Henson series are available on Blu-ray for the first time.

“The Carol Burnett Show 50th Anniversary Special”: The 2017 special to honor the variety series features guest appearances by Jim Carrey, Kristin Chenoweth, Stephen Colbert, Harry Connick Jr. “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow: The Complete Third Season”: Set features the 18 episodes of the CW Network series that features time-traveling superheroes.

“All Styles”: College student realizes dancing is more important to him than studying.

Du-Shaunt Stegall stars.

AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL HD SEPT. 25 “Hotel Transylvania 3”: Dracula and his monstrous friends and family go on a vacation that leads to fun and danger.

Will be released on DVD and Blu-ray Oct. 9.

“Detective K: Secret of the Living Dead”: Kim Myung-min and Oh Dal-su reprise their roles as bumbling detectives looking into a string of strange murders.

— Rick Bentley, Tribune News Service

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Oyster Run roars into Anacortes

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hat unmistakable rumble you’re starting to hear right about now culminates in a big, loud way Sunday, Sept. 23, as the 37th annual Oyster Run roars into Anacortes.

Hundreds — if not thousands — of motorcycles and their riders descend upon Anacortes from points around the country and the globe.

The event is centered over several blocks in downtown, chiefly on Seventh Avenue, where live music by the Jelly Rollers starts at 1 p.m., according to a news release.

On Fifth Street, there will be performances and demonstrations by the Seattle Cossacks Motorcycle Drill Team and a min-bout by the Whidbey Island Roller Girls, along with a dirt bike safety training demonstration at noon.

There will also be dozens of vendors set up from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The event is billed as “The Largest Motorcycle Run in the Pacific Northwest,” and it’s not to be missed if you have any interest in motorcycles.

For information, visit oysterruninc.org.

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OUT & ABOUT

ART

FIGURE DRAWING: Learn how to use shapes, value, edges and to construct head, figure, hands and drapery. Demos, lectures, personal assistance and critiques are available at Clothed Figure Drawing with Norm Nason from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays through Oct. 5 at A Guilded Gallery in Stanwood.

Cost is $150.

PASTEL BASICS: Exploring color in depth, working with underpinnings and introducing softer pastels into the mix. Lectures and demos are at each class of Pastel Basics, which runs 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays to Oct. 8 at A Guilded Gallery in Stanwood.

FEARLESS PAINTING: Acrylic and-or mixed media class featuring an emphasis in individual instruction at Fearless Painting for Fun with Dotti Burton, which runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays to Oct. 17 at A Guilded Gallery in Stanwood.

Cost is $150.

BLUE FANTASY: Featuring the work of Ria Harboe and Judy Arntsen of Lummi Island, Alex Kargopoltsev of La Conner and Liane Redpath Worlaund of Bellingham.

The show is at Hadrian Art Gallery, 5717 Gilkey Ave., Bow. SMITH & VALLEE: Smith & Vallee Gallery is showcasing work by Caryn Friedlander, Jean Behnke and Jennifer Anable through Sept. 30 at the gallery, 5742 Gilkey Ave. FALL JURIED EXHIBIT: The Jansen Art Center’s fall juried exhibit is at the

center, 321 Front St., Lynden. The exhibits are open to the public. jansenartcenter.org.

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BONEYARD & BLOOM: Cynthia Camlin debuts a new exhibit at the Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden. The exhibit will be on display until Sept.

30. jansenartcenter.org.

COURTHOUSE COMEDY: Nine local comedians will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, at the Territorial Whatcom County Courthouse, 1308 E St., Bellingham. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students with 100 percent of proceeds benefiting the Lupus Foundation.

CHARLES GORRELL: See the new exhibition “Places I’ve Painted” by Charles Gorrell at Wood’s Coffee, 1135 Railroad Ave., Bellingham.

I AM FROM: Scott Milo Gallery presents the work of Ladies of the Island, a group of female artists from Camano Island, in a exhibition called “I Am From” through Oct. 2, at 420 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Hours are 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Saturday.

SCHACK-TOBERFEST: Schack Art Center is hosting a glass pumpkin festival through Sunday, Sept.

23. Pick and purchase a glass pumpkin from over 700 or make your own at the center, 2921 Hoyt Ave., Everett.

THEATER

”AN AMERICAN IN PARIS – THE MUSICAL”: View a live broadcast of this Broadway musical at 7 p.m. today, Sept. 20, at Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $14-18. lincolntheatre.org.

STUDIO TOUR SHOWCASE: See work from many of the artists participating in the 2018 Whatcom Artists Studio Tour at the Jansen Art Center through Friday, Nov. 30.

STEVE MAYO: Fourth Corner Frames & Gallery presents the nautical paintings of Steve Mayo through Sept. 29 at the downtown location, 311 W. Holly St., Bellingham.

Meet Mayo during Seafest from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21. Open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. fourthcornerframes.com.

night at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22. $10.

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See the sea celebration this weekend at Bellingham SeaFest.

Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21-22, the celebration of seafood is spread throughout Bellingham. General admission is free though some activities may require tickets.

ART AUCTION: Join the ninth Annual Matzke Fine Art Gallery and Sculpture Park’s auction at the gallery, 2345 Blanche Way, Camano. Bid or buy art every weekend from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. until the live auction at 5 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 6.

FINE ART STUDIO TOUR: Visit studios on Camano Island via Island Transit bus Friday, Sept.

28. Free. RSVP: travel@ islandtransit.org or 360678-9536.

EXHILARATING TEXTURES: Acrylic and mixed media artist Terry MacDonald’s work is featured at the Good Stuff Arts Gallery, 604 Com-

The weekend offers plenty of chances to indulge in the rich food from the local straits and bay as well as presentations on the important role the sea plays in our lives.

Both days have opportunities to enjoy local seafood, live music, chances to cruise the water and more.

A complete schedule is available at bellinghamseafest.org.

mercial Ave., Anacortes.

VISIONS FROM THE VALLEY: A presentation featuring local photography from Gary Brown, Steve Baughn, Eric Hall and Kevin Hartman runs each weekend through Sept. 30 at The Old Gretchens Building, 509 S. First St., Mount Vernon.

THE GOOD STUFF: The Good Stuff Arts, 604 Commercial Ave., presents “Exhilarating Textures” featuring more than 30 juried artists during September. thegoodstuffarts. com or 360-755-3152.

ANACORTES REGENERATION PROJECT: Local artists request

donations of guns or other weapons for an upcoming art project. Intake will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at the Gentry House, 1208 Seventh St., Anacortes.

MUSIC

ARETE QUARTET: NYC jazz/funk guitarist Will Bernard joins jazz group Arete Quartet for a free performance at 7 p.m. today, Sept. 20, at Kenelly Keys Performance Hall, 1904 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

E&E COUNTRY SHOWCASE: E&E Lumber is bringing local band Polecat to the Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St., for a genre-blending

LECTURE & TALKS

HATTIE STROTHER CHAPTER MEETING: Learn about Juan Quesday’s pottery endeavors at 1 p.m. today, Sept. 20, carpooling from the Pickett House Museum, 910 Bancroft St., Bellingham.

RSVP: 360-293-1082.

HOW TO CATCH A CHAMELEON: Professor Rayne Allison explores the history of Scotland in this one-hour lecture at 6 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 22, at Littlefield Celtic Center, 1124 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon. $15. celticarts.org.

ALLEN MOE ARTIST TALK: Hear artist Allen Moe speak on his new venture in oil paintings from 4 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at the i.e. gallery, 5800 Cains Court, Edison.

WHAT ICE SHEETS HATE: Learn about thawing permafrost, thinning sea ice and retreating glaciers at this lecture at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.

25, at the Anacortes Senior Activity Center, 1701 22nd St., Anacortes.

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OUT & ABOUT ”MIKE & ME”: Hear Rosalys Peel read from her book ‘Mike & Me’ about her husband’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis and how they dealt with the challenges as a couple at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, at Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St. Free.

WILLS AND PROBATE: Attorney Tim Lehr of Stiles Law, Inc. will present “Wills & Probate: What You Need to Know” at 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 26, at Central Skagit Library, 802 Ball St., Sedro-Woolley.

Free.

BEACHES AND BLUFFS: Coastal Geologist Hugh Shipman will present an informational talk about the beaches and bluffs on Camano Island at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 26, at Camano Island Library, 848 N. Sunrise Blvd., Camano.

Free.

GREAT JAZZ DRUMMERS: Lean about the historical development of jazz drum style and technique at this free talk at 7 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 27, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St. BLACK HOLES: Join Anacortes Public Library at the Depot Arts Center for a NASA @ My Library presentation by scientist Dr. Richard Savage of the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) in Hanford. “Black Holes, Einstein, LIGO, and the Nobel Prize” will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, at the center, 611 R Ave. EXPLORING EQUITY AND CULTURAL HUMILITY: This workshop encourages participants to honor diversity, promote cultural self-awareness, examine institutional racism

and more from 2 to 5 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 27, at the Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center, 13 Prospect St., Bellingham. $50. whatcomdrc.org.

RFA COMMUNITY CONVERSATION: Learn more about the process, ask questions and offer input about the Regional Fire Authority (RFA) proposal at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, at Marysville Fire District Station #62, 10701 Shoultes Road.

PAUL HANSEN: Author, painter and Chinese translator Paul Hansen will speak at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept.

28, at Pelican Bay Books, 520 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. ”HUMAN TRAFFICKING”: Retired FBI agent Joe Davidson will speak on “Human Trafficking: a Global Perspective” from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at Camano Island Library, 848 N. Sunrise Blvd., Camano. Free.

THE RIVER: Sandra Noel will read from her book of poems at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, at Village Books, 1200 11th St., Bellingham.

CREATION — THE CARDINAL TRUTHS: Dr. Andy McIntosh presents a lecture on the four cardinal truths concerning origins at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept.

30, at Summit Park Bible Church, 12700 Thompson Road, Anacortes.

MORE FUN

HARRIET ROWLEY ELEMENTARY DEDICATION: The Mount Vernon School District and the Board of Directors invite all to the dedication of the new school from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Sept. 20, at the school, 400 53rd St., Mount Vernon.

GIANT PUMPKIN FESTIVAL: The Skagit Valley Giant Pumpkin Festival is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at Christianson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon. The event features pumpkin weigh-off, pony rides, face painting, carnival games and more.

NATIVE FILM FESTIVAL: The Samish Indian Nation is hosting a Native Film Festival on Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 22–23, at 4701 Fidalgo Bay Rd, Anacortes. The festival will kick off on Saturday with shows starting at 6 p.m., then picks up at 9 a.m. Sunday, running until 4:30 p.m. www.samishtribe.nsn.us/ community/events/eventdetails-page/2018/09/23/ chel%C3%A1ngen/native-film-festival.

OAK HARBOR OKTOBERFEST: Oak Harbor’s annual Oktoberfest will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, in downtown Oak Harbor. Performances include The Pickled Herring, High Voltage and Just n Thyme. Admission is free.

Hidden treasures abound at Garage Sale

By Skagit Valley Herald Staff

Test out the old phrase “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” at the 26th Annual Fall Garage Sale on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 21-22.

The sale features antiques along with typical garage sale items with a variety

of goods from over 140 vendors at the Skagit County Fairgrounds, 479 Taylor St., Mount Vernon.

The event has two full days available for shopping, starting at 9 a.m. and closing at 4 p.m. both days. In addition to the bargain hunting there will be live music, food and a car show on Saturday.

Admission is $3.

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FRIENDSHIP WALK: The 11th Annual Friendship Walk and 5k Run will take place at 8:30 a.m.

Saturday, Sept. 22, at Legion Memorial Park, 114 N Olympic Ave., Arlington. Register at runsignup. com/Race/WA/Arlington/ Friendship5KRunWalk ($20-25).

MOVIE NIGHT: Enjoy a family movie night watching “Like Arrows” from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

22, at Camano Chapel, 867 S. West Camano Drive, Camano. Free. Child care is available by donation, and preregistration required: lukelaures@camanochapel. org.

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OUT & ABOUT BIRDING BY BUS: Take Island Transit to Whidbey Audubon’s Bird in Hand Event at Bayview on Saturday, Sept. 22. RSVP: travel@islandtransit.org or 360-678-9536.

Season of the Giant Pumpkin

RUMMAGE SALE: St. Mary Catholic Church hosts a fall rummage sale today through Saturday, Sept. 22, at the Father Auer Center, 4001 St. Marys Drive. The sale is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today, Sept. 20, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21 and Saturday, Sept.

22.

BAND FUNDRAISER CRUISE: Anacortes High School band students will be playing music during a cruise from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

22, leaving from Cap Sante Marina’s Dock, Anacortes.

Tickets are $50 for adults and $35 for kids.

YOUR VOTE COUNTS: Join a block party hosted

by Indivisible Bellingham from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, at the Depot Market Square, 1100 Railroad Ave., Bellingham.

The event will have food, entertainment and information about voting and the midterm elections.

FOOD ATLAS LAUNCH PARTY: Celebrate the

PUMPKIN PITCH: Pumpkin pitch, zucchini races, free kids activities, food vendors, wagon rides, inflatables, pony rides and pumpkin painting will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at Skagit River Park 1100 S. Skagit St., Burlington.

All activities are free.

SAVOR THE SYMPHONY: Celebrate the opening of the 43rd season of the Whatcom Symphony at a benefit dinner at 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 29, at Ciao Thyme, 207 Unity St., Bellingham. $150 per person. whatcomsymphony.com.

CAMP KIRBY COMMUNITY APPRECIATION DAY: Camp Fire Samish is hosting a Community Appreciation Day from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, at Camp Kirby, Bow. Free.

GIANT PUMPKIN FESTIVAL: Enjoy fall festivities including a giant pumpkin weigh-off from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at Christianson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon.

odist Church, 1013 Polte Road, Sedro-Woolley.

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The biggest pumpkins from all around are going to be in one place this Saturday, Sept. 22, for the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off. This annual event, which pits the largest pumpkins against one another, is in its eighth year at Christianson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Road, Mount Verlaunch of a new online interactive map to aid the community in finding local farms and foods at the Food Atlas Launch Party from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 24, at the Pickford Film Center, 1318 Bay St., Bellingham. Free, must RSVP: sara@sustainableconnections.org.

VOTER REGISTRATION DAY: The League of Women Voters of Skagit County will be in the lobby of the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th

non. The competition is sanctioned by the Giant Pumpkin Commonwealth, which can submit pumpkin weights for world records.

Winner of the weigh-off wins $1,500 for first place, and second through 10th place receive a cash prize as well.

The day also offers pony rides, face painting, field games and giant pumpkin carving starting at 9 a.m. and wrapping up at 4 p.m.

St., from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 25, to assist with registrations and answer questions.

AUTUMN BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Bellingham Public Library are having an Autumn Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Wednesday through Friday, Sept. 26-28, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at the Bellingham Public Library, 210 Central Ave. Questions: friendslibrary3@gmail. com.

MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL: View short films during this film celebration occurring simultaneously in over 250 cities around the world at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28-29, at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $8-11.

RUMMAGE SALE: Search for treasures at this rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28-29, at Central United Meth-

ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL: Support local and global charities at this festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 5782 Lawrence Road, Everson. There will be door prizes, raffles, a silent auction and more.

RAINSCAPING EXPO: Learn about rainscaping solutions from a variety of local experts in a mixture of talks and engaging booths from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE Everett.

HOMELESS FOR A NIGHT: The fifth annual Homeless for a Night fundraiser for Family Promise of Skagit Valley is 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, to 7 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, at North Cascade Seventh Day Adventist Church, 800 Peacock Lane, Burlington. familypromiseskagit@gmail.com.

HISTORIC CEMETERY TOUR: Enjoy a historic tour of the Mount Vernon Cemetery from noon to

4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, at Mount Vernon Cemetery, 1200 E Fir St., Mount Vernon. $10-12.

SUNDAY FUNDAY: Heart to Heart Charity is hosting a free event from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, at Bingham Park in Sedro-Woolley. The event is for special needs and children and all kids to have fun and make friends. More information: hearttoheartcharity@ gmail.com.

FAMILY PROMISE BED RACE: The second annual bed race is from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, at the Civic Field Parking Lot, 1255 Civic Field Way, Bellingham. The race benefits InterFaith Coalition’s outreach to assist children and families experiencing homelessness.

BREWERS CRUISE: Hop aboard the Victoria Star and taste a variety of local brews on these two-hour cruises every Wednesday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in September.

Must be 21 or over to attend. $39. Book online at whales.com or call 1-800443-4552 or 360-7388099. Cruises depart form the Alaska Ferry Terminal, 355 Harris Ave., #104, Bellingham.

SIN & GIN WALKING TOURS: Learn about the history of Bellingham at these guided walking tours at 7 p.m. on weekends.

Fairhaven tours are Friday nights, downtown tours are Saturday nights. $15. goodtimegirlstours.com.

LGBTQ COFFEE TALK: Black Drop Coffeehouse hosts an LGBTQIA social hour for the community from 9 to 10:30 a.m. every Saturday at 300 W. Champion St., Bellingham.

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OCTOBER ART

MODEST FORMS OF BIOCULTURAL HOPE: Four art installations explore the relationships between biology and culture at Western Gallery, 516 High St., Bellingham.

The exhibit runs through Dec. 8.

SELF-CENTRIC: Fourth Corner Frames & Gallery, 311 W. Holly St., Bellingham, presents a new show from Oct. 5 to Nov. 10.

An opening reception will be held from 6 to 9 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 5.

WHATCOM ARTIST STUDIO TOUR: Tour the studios of 39 Whatcom artists the weekend of Oct. 6-7 and Oct. 13-14 for a behind-the-scenes look into the artistic process.

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MUSIC

RAY SKJELBRED’S YETI CHASERS: The Bellingham Traditional Jazz Society presents a concert from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at the VFW, 625 N. State St., Bellingham. $12.

Celebrating the kids at Children’s Day

THEATER

THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW: Take part in the tradition of midnight movie showings of The Rocky Horror Picture Show with audience participation at the Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. Showings are 8 p.m. and 11:59 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 26-27, and Wednesday, Oct. 31. $15. mountbakertheatre.com.

LECTURES & TALKS

HOME RULE CHARTER PRESENTATION: Learn about the Home Rule charter at this public presentation at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, at Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St. Another presentation will take place Monday, Oct. 15, at the same time at Burlington Public Library, 820 Washington Ave. SY MONTGOMERY: Author of “The Soul of an Octopus” Sy Montogery presents a free talk from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, at Maple Hall, 104 Commercial, La Conner.

QUICKBOOKS CLASS: Attend a free class to learn the ins and outs of QuickBooks from 10:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct. 3, or Wednesday, Oct. 10, at Anacortes Chamber of Commerce, 819 Commercial Ave. RSVP: quickbooks-workshop-ana-

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It’s time to celebrate the little ones Saturday, Sept. 22, at Whidbey Island’s Children’s Day Celebration.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at South Whidbey Community Park, prepare to spend the day enjoying free events cortes.eventbrite.com.

CORA AND MARK’S MEMORABLE PANAMA ADVENTURE: Anacortes Sister Cities Association presents a talk on Cora and Mike Lijek’s Panama cruise at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St. Free.

CIVIL DISCOURSE ON A STICKY TOPIC: Share, collaborate and learn from neighbors who hold differing viewpoints from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 6, at PUD

catered toward kids.

The event is free and includes interactive booths, pony rides, bounce houses, crafts, games and a limited availability of lunch. The day is made possible by the support and donations of businesses and organizations in Whidbey.

Organizers ask that dogs be left at home.

Aqua Room, 1415 Freeway Drive, Mount Vernon.

Free. ”THE ALTITUDE JOURNALS”: David Mauro, author of “The Altitude Journals,” will speak on his mountain experience as one of the 65 Americans who have survived the Seven Summits Quest from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, at the Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St. $5.

HATTIE STROTHER CHAPTER MEETING: Learn about the early

history of perfume at the Hattie Strother Chapter Meeting of International Questers at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, carpooling from the Pickett House Museum, 910 Bancroft St., Bellingham. RSVP: 360293-1082.

NORTHWEST CANCER PATIENT SUMMIT: Local doctors and patient advocates will be speaking on various aspects of cancer at this summit from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Health Education Center, PeaceHealth St. Joseph’s Hospital, 3333

Squalicum Pkwy., Bellingham. Free.

FEMINISM IN POPULAR CULTURE: Media scholar Amy Peloff explores principles of feminist thought and why we should care about pop culture’s presentation of these concepts at 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 23, at the Burlington Public Library, 820 E. Washington Ave., Burlington.

TOOLS FOR TOUGH CONVERSATIONS: Join a training series for past participants of conflict training programs at the Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center, 13 Prospect St. Suite 201, Bellingham.

Each session is from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m. whatcomdrc. org.

■ Oct. 16: Prepare for and Respond to Stress and Conflict.

■ Oct. 23: Learn to Listen Fully.

■ Oct. 25: Explore Bias and Opportunities for Inclusion.

■ Oct. 30: Practice Speaking Up When it Matters Most.

■ Nov. 1: Find Common Ground in Times of Difference.

■ Nov. 6: Respond with Poise in Moments of Crisis.

JESSICA GIGOT & BILL RANSOM: Local authors will speak at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, at Pelican Bay Books, 520 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.

MORE FUN

PINKY VARGAS FUNDRAISER: Sister District Whatcom will hold a benefit to support Pinky Vargas as state Senate Democratic candidate in the 42nd Legislative District at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, at BelleWood Farms, 6140 Guide Meridian, Lynden.

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OUT & ABOUT BIDS FOR BUILDS: Enjoy a dinner and bid on auction items to support Habitat for Humanity Snohomish from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, at the Future of Flight Museum, 8415 Paine Field Blvd., Mukilteo. $60. habitatsnohomish.org.

THE GREAT PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST: Enter a pre-carved and/or pre-decorated pumpkin in this contest from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, at Kristoferson Farm, 3326 Walnut Court, Camano. Entry is $5, voting occurs Saturday, Oct. 6. camanopumpkinproject.com.

Oak Harbor revs up with Oktoberfest

By Skagit Valley Herald Staff

Oktoberfest is in full swing in Oak Harbor this weekend. An annual beer-filled bash is from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, in downtown Oak Harbor.

The fun is free and the beer is plentiful. Three bands will be taking the stage throughout the festivities and all ages are welcome to join the day’s events.

It all takes place on the historic Pioneer Way.

youth and $60 for a family of four.

Campkirby.org or 360-733-5710.

MODEL TRAIN SHOW: The Lynden Lions Club presents its 34th annual model train show Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 6-7, at the Northwest Washington Fairground Henry Jensen Building, 1775 Front St., Lynden. Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. $57. lyndentrainshow.com.

FILM SCREENING: Join a screening of the documentary “Alive Inside” at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, at the Sedro-Woolley Senior Center, 715 Pacific St., Sedro-Woolley.

HARVEST FOR HOMES: Attend a fundraiser and auction for the Home Trust of Skagit Community Land Trust at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12, at Maplehurst Farms, 18495 Dike Road, Mount Vernon. $50. hometrustofskagit or 360-4280014.

MACTOBERFEST: Join the search for the best Scottish Ale from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at Littlefield Celtic Center, 1124 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon. $25-30, members of the Celtic Arts Foundation receive a $5 discount. celticarts.org.

CHILDREN’S AUTHOR EVENT: Author Lois V. Harris will be signing her book “Lotta Crabtree: Gold Rush Fairy Star” from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at Barnes & Noble, 4099 Meridian, Bellingham.

PUYALLUP FESTIVAL OF BOOKS: The fifth annual Festival of Books will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, and from 1 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at the Puyallup Public Library, 324 S. Meridian. Free.

puters, TVs and monitors to the Stanwood Camano Kiwanis Aktion Club to be e-cycled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at 27001 94th Drive NW, Stanwood. Free.

E-CYCLE: Donate old com-

CAMP KIRBY 5K RUN: Join

Camp Kirby in the first 5K Fun Run Dash to Disney at 8:30 a.m.

Sunday, Oct. 7, at the camp in Bow. Proceeds support youth programs and each participant earns a chance to win entrance tickets to Disneyland. Registration is $20 for adults, $15 for

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GALA EVENT: Join a fundraising gala event for the Whidbey Playhouse at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12, at the Elks Lodge, 155 NE Ernst St., Oak Harbor. $75 per person, evening attire, 21plus. whidbeyplayhouse.com.

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area September 20-27 Thursday.20

THEATER “Daddy Long Legs”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

“La Cage aux Folles”: 7:30 p.m., Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St., Bellingham. bellinghamtheatreguild.com.

COMEDY The GBU: 8 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. $8. 360733-8855 or theupfront.com.

Mash-Up Thunderdome: 10 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. $5. 360-733-8855 or theupfront. com.

Shtty TED Talks: 7:30, Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. $5-12. 360-305-3524 or sylviacenterforthearts.org.

MUSIC Arete Quartet with Will Bernard: 7 p.m., Kennelly Keys Performance Hall, 1904 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. cityofanacortes.org.

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THEATER ”Daddy Long Legs”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com. ”La Cage aux Folles”: 7:30 p.m., Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St., Bellingham. bellinghamtheatreguild.com.

MUSIC Yogoman Burning Band: 7 p.m., Guemes Country Store, 7885 Guemes Island Road, Anacortes. $10, under 12 freee. 360-293-4548 or guemesislandgeneralstore.com.

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THEATER ”Daddy Long Legs”: 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com. ”La Cage aux Folles”: 7:30 p.m., Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St., Bellingham. bellinghamtheatreguild.com.

MUSIC The Official Blues Brothers Revue: 7:30 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $25.5042.50. 360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

COMEDY Internetland: 9 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. $10.

360-733-8855 or theupfront.com.

Sunday.23

THEATER ”Daddy Long Legs”: 2:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com. ”La Cage aux Folles”: 2 p.m., Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St., Bellingham. bellinghamtheatreguild.com.

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COMEDY Internetland: 9 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. $10.

360-733-8855 or theupfront.com.

COMEDY The GBU: 8 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. $8. 360733-8855 or theupfront.com.

Courthouse Comedy: 8 p.m., Territorial Whatcom County Courthouse, 1308 E St., Bellingham. $5-7.

MUSICAL ”How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying”: 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. Dress rehearsal, free, first come, first served.

360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

Saturday.22

THE OFFICIAL BLUES BROTHERS REVUE 7:30 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. $25.50-42.50. 360-7346080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

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TUNING UP Playing at area venues September 20-27 Thursday.20

The Jukehouse Hounds: 5:30 p.m., Marysville Opera House, 1225 3rd St., Marysville. $5. 360-3638400. marysvillewa.gov.

The Real McKenzies, Black Beast Revival: 7:30 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 State St., Bellingham. $13-15.

360-77-1067 or shakedownbellingham.com.

Michael Jerome Brown: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

Luca Mar: 9 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham.

360-746-8733 or wildbuffalo.net.

Arete Quartet with Will Bernard: 7 p.m., Kennelly Keys Performance Hall, 1904 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. cityofanacortes.org.

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John Whelan & Haley Richardson: 7 p.m., Littlefield Celtic Center, 1124 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon. $20-25. 360-416-4934.

Prozac Mountain Boys: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

The DiTrani Brothers & Hot Damn Scandal: 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

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JODY TAYLOR BAND 9 p.m., Loco Billy’s, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. 425737-5144, 360-629-6500 or locobillys.com.

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PROZAC MOUNTAIN BOYS 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

Country Jim: 6:30 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. Members and signed-in guests only. 360-848-8882.

Doug Williams: 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805 or aneliaskitchenandstage.com.

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

Yogoman Burning Band: 7 p.m., Guemes Country Store, 7885 Guemes Island Road, Anacortes. $10, under 12 freee. 360-293-4548 or guemesislandgeneralstore.com.

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Polecat: 7:30 p.m., Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St., Marysville. $10. 360-363-8400. marysvillewa.gov.

Market Street Dixieland Jazz Band: 8 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $12. 360-4453000 or conwaymuse. com.

Miller Campbell: 8:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. anacortesh2o. com or 360-755-3956.

Fritz and the Freeloaders: 8 p.m., Honey Moon, 1053 N. State St. alley, Bellingham.

360-734-0728 or honeymoonmeads.com.

Ann ‘N Dean: 7-10 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. Members and signed-in guests only.

360-848-8882.

Enchantrix: 8:30 p.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360422-6411.

Erika Lundahl: 7:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 First St., La Conner.

360-399-1805 or aneliaskitchenandstage. com.

Sir Mix-A-Lot: 8 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. 360-746-8733 or wildbuffalo.net.

Little Big Band: 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon, 5754 Cains Court, Bow. Free. 360-7666330.

Jody Taylor Band: 9 p.m., Loco Billy’s, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. 425-737-5144, 360-629-6500 or locobillys.com.

Tighty Whities: 8 p.m., Eaglemont Golf Course, 4800 Eaglemont Drive, Mount Vernon. fireweedterrace.com/ calendar/2018/9/22/ tighty-whities-live-ateaglemont.

Jazz Forest Band: 7:30 p.m., Northwest Music Hall, 1402 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett. $10-20.

The Replayzments: 8:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360-766-6266 or theoldedison.com.

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Mos Generator, Mount Saturn: 7 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 State St., Bellingham. $8.

360-77-1067 or shakedownbellingham.com.

Lyrics Born: 8 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham.

360-746-8733 or wildbuffalo.net.

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

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Uncle Taddy: 8 p.m., Honey Moon, 1053 N. State St. alley, Bellingham. 360-734-0728 or honeymoonmeads.com.

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The Wailers: 8:30 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. 360-746-8733 or wildbuffalo.net.

Wednesday.26 Nick Anthony: 7-9 p.m., Evelyn’s Tavern, 12667 Highway 9, Clear Lake. 360-3991321.

Janette West: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Free. 360588-1720 or anacortesrockfish.com.

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Sheri Roberts Greimes & JoMomma: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. $10.

360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.

Grieves: 9 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. 360746-8733 or wildbuffalo. net.

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KIDS NIGHT OUT: Students grade K-5 can explore handson science activities from 7 to 9:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, at Western Washington University, 516 High St., Bellingham. $25-30.

Polecat plays the Marysville Opera House

NOVEMBER MORE FUN

GREAT FUTURES GALA: Support the Boys & Girls Club of Skagit County at this gala at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, at Corporate Air Center, 15452 Airport Drive, Burlington. $200. skagitclubs.org.

FREE MICROCHIP CLINIC: The Camano Animal Shelter Association (CASA) will hold a free microchip clinic for cats and dogs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 3, at CASA, 198 Canku Road, Camano.

KIDS GIANT GARAGE SALE: Kids 17 and under are welcome to clean out their closets and sell and purchase goods from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 3, at the Burlington Parks and Recreation Center, 900 E. Fairhaven Ave. $15 for a booth, free entry. 360755-9649 or burlingtonwa.gov/ parksandrec.

FRIENDS OF THE FOREST BENEFIT: Enjoy drinks, music and auctions while supporting the Friends of the Forest from 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at Port of Anacortes Event Center, 100 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. $65 per person, $500 for a table of eight. friendsoftheacfl. org.

THE CAPITOL STEPS: A troupe of bipartisan ex-staffer comedians take the stage to Make America Grin Again at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, at the Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St. $30-50. mountbakertheatre.com.

TESOL CERTIFICATE INFO SESSION: Learn more about

KENNETH KEARNEY

By Skagit Valley Herald Staff

Get ready to dance: Polecat is coming to the Marysville Opera House on Saturday, earning a certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Landuages (TESOL) at this info session from 5 to 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, at Miller Hall Room 115, Western Washington University, 516 High St., Bellingham. Free.

AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE: Burlington Chamber of Commerce is hosting an awards ceremony for those who have made a positive impact in the community from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday,

Sept. 22.

The local band is known for high-energy, genre-blending music mixing everything from Americana to Reggae to Celtic rock into their sound. The band has four

Nov. 1, at the Skagit Casino.

E-CYCLE: Donate old computers, TVs and monitors to the Stanwood Camano Kiwanis Aktion Club to be e-cycled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at 27001 94th Drive NW, Stanwood. Free.

SKAGIT VETERANS DAY PARADE: Honor veterans at this parade from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at the

albums and plenty of live show experience under their belt.

The show begins at 7:30 p.m. with doors opening at 6:45. Tickets are $10 per person.

Burlington Visitor Center, 520 E Fairhaven Ave. VETERANS DAY DINNER: Join the Camano Chapel HIS Veterans Day Dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, at 867 SW Camano Drive, Camano Island.

The dinner is free for veterans and their families and those who support veterans’ services in the community. RSVP with Lynda Buehring: Goldracket@aol.com or 206-550-4409.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR: Shop for Christmas at the fourth annual Holiday Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, at the Stanwood Fairgrounds Bonnie Cole Building, 6431 Pioneer Hwy. FESTIVAL OF TREES OPENING NIGHT: Join the opening night of the week-long Festival of the Trees at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, at Tulalip Resort, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd. $65.

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HOT TICKETS CRAIG FERGUSON: Sept.

20, Snoqualmie Casino, Snoqualmie. snotickets.com.

BRETT ELDREDGE, RUNAWAY JUNE, DEVIN DAWSON: Sept. 20, Washington State Fair, Puyallup.

888-559-3247 or thefair. com.

ROMEO SANTOS: Sept.

20-21, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

LARRY CARLTON: Sept.

21-23, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

KEITH SWEAT: Sept. 22, Snoqualmie Casino, Snoqualmie. snotickets.com.

GABRIEL IGLESIAS: Sept.

22, Washington State Fair, Puyallup. 888-559-3247 or thefair.com/fun/details/gabriel-fluffy-iglesias.

HAROLD LOPEZ-NUSSA: Sept. 24, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

DELVON LAMARR ORGAN TRIO: Sept. 2526, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or

LUKE BRYAN Oct. 12, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. jazzalley.com.

JOURNEY, DEF LEPPARD: Sept. 29, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800745-3000 or livenation.com.

CHILDISH GAMBINO: Sept. 29, KeyArena, Seattle.

360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

STANLEY JORDAN: Oct. 2-3, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or

jazzalley.com.

BOB JAMES TRIO: Oct. 4-7, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

AARON LEWIS: Oct. 5, Snoqualmie Casino, Snoqualmie. snotickets.com.

WAR: Oct. 12, Tulalip Resort Casino Orca Ballroom, Tulalip. 360-716-6000 or ticketmaster.com.

5 SECONDS OF SUMMER: Oct. 5, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 360-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

SHINEDOWN, GODSMACK, ASKING ALEXANDRIA: Oct. 10, Angel of The Winds Arena, Everett.

866.332.8499 or angelofthewindsarena.com.

JOHM SCOFIELD’S COMBO 66: Oct. 11-14, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

LUKE BRYAN: Oct. 12, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

CHRIS D’ELIA: Oct. 19, Snoqualmie Casino, Snoqualmie. snotickets.com.

CAROL BURNETT: Oct. 21, Benaroya Hall, Seattle.

206-215-4747 or benaroyahall.org.

ALICE SMITH DUO: Oct. 23-24, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

TROYE SIVAN: Nov. 7, Paramount Theatre, Seattle.

360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

NICKI MINAJ AND FUTURE: Nov. 10, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

KIP MOORE: Nov. 10, Paramount Theatre, Seattle.

360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

GOO GOO DOLLS: Nov. 13, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE: Nov. 12-13, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

TWENTY ONE PILOTS: November 16, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

RON WHITE: Nov. 17, Tulalip Resort Casino Orca Ballroom, Tulalip. 360-7166000 or ticketmaster.com.

EXCISION: Nov. 23,

Tacoma Dome, Tacoma.

800-745-3000 or livenation. com.

TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA: Nov. 25, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS: Dec. 3, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 360745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

MIKE STERN/DAVE WECKL BAND: Dec. 4-5, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

BOB SEGER & THE SILVER BULLET BAND: Feb. 9, 2019, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

SARAH BRIGHTMAN: March 16, 2019, Paramount Theater, Seattle. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.

TOWER OF POWER: April 11-14, 2019, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.

Quincy Jones documentary looks at the man behind the music

By JOSEPH V. AMODIO Newsday

When it comes to accolades, Quincy Jones, or “Q” to his friends, is tough to beat.

Consider these statistics: He has recorded more than 2,900 songs and 300-plus albums; written 51 scores for film and TV (“In the Heat of the Night,” “The Color Purple,” “Sanford & Son”) and more than 1,000 compositions; won 27 Grammys, the second highest of all time; and is a member of the elite EGOT club,

winners of the Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony.

But Rashida Jones (Quincy’s daughter with actress Peggy Lipton, and star of TV’s “Parks and Recreation” and “Angie Tribeca”) wants you to forget all that.

In “Quincy,” a new documentary directed

by Jones and Australian filmmaker Alan Hicks, premiering Friday at select theaters and on Netflix, the goal is to get to know the man behind the stats.

“We wanted people to feel like they’re in the inner circle, to feel what it’s

like to hang out with this guy, to be in the room, in the middle of conversations, to feel his ups and downs,” says Hicks.

“You film somebody long enough, that stuff comes out.”

Hicks should know. He and Rashida shot more than 800 hours of footage, trailing Quincy, now 85, at home and on the road at concerts, award shows and hospitals (during several medical emergencies), then reviewed 2,000 additional hours of home movies, TV news clips and other archival material.

THE BROTHERS FOUR The 60th Anniversary Concert

Saturday, October 6 7:30pm

In perfect harmony with the acoustic traditions of a magical era.

360.416.7727 mcintyrehall.org

On the Mount Vernon Campus of Skagit Valley College

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ART

PUBLIC ART PROPOSALS: The Port of Skagit and town of La Conner are seeking proposals from artists to provide a Public Art installation. Interested parties must submit four hard copies plus one digital drive with their proposal by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, to Darla Pyke, harbormaster, Port of Skagit, 613 N. Second St., P.O. Box 1120, La Conner, WA, 98257.

CALL TO ARTISTS: Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden, is opening registration for jewelry artists interested in participating in the “Falling Out of the Box Jewelry Challenge. More information: jansenartcenter.org.

ART CLASSES

KREATE WITH KARA: Create your own painting with Kara. Be guided step by step, no experience necessary. Contact: kreate. kara@hotmail.com. n 6 p.m., Empire Ale House, 314 W. Gates St., Mount Vernon. $33. n 6 p.m., Sept. 24, Local 20 Taproom, 102 Woodworth St., Sedro-Woolley. $33. n 6 p.m., Sept. 25, Pacioni’s, 606 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $33-48. n 6 p.m., Sept. 26, Village Pizza, 807 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. $40.

USING YOUR DSLR CAMERA: Learn how to take amazing pictures with your DSLR camera at this recurring workshop at the Burlington Parks and Recreation Center, 900 E. Fairhaven Ave. Each class costs $40. n 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27. n 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 6. n 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11.

DSLR NEXT STEPS: Dive deeper into advanced photographic techniques with your DSLR at this workshop at the Burlington Parks and Recreation Center, 900 E Fairhaven Ave. Each class costs $40.

Must have taken beginner DSLR class or be very comfortable shooting in manual mode. n 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday Oct. 16. n 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 27.

FREE ADULT ART CLASSES: Learn to do art for free at these four beginning adult art classes from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays through Sept.

26, at Mount Vernon City Library, 315 Snoqualmie St., Mount Vernon.

COMPOSITION AND PHOTO EDITING: Learn how to compose and edit photos at this workshop from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, at the Burlington Parks and Recreation Center, 900 E. Fairhaven Ave. $40.

ANTIQUE BIRD CARVING: Create a black-bellied plover painted in distressed antique style and learn techniques to make a carving appear older. Classes are from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 26 at the Burlington Community Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave., Burlington. $40.

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

PACIFIC NORTHWEST QUILT AND FIBER ARTS MUSEUM: Varied exhibits and classes are available to the public at 703 S.

Second St., La Conner.

Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission: $7, $5 students and military, free for members and children ages 11 and under. 360466-4288 or laconnerquilts.org. n Fiber Fridays: bring any type of fiber art project, quilting, knitting, embellishing, etc., to work on while visiting with other fiber artists from 9 a.m. to noon every Friday. Free and open to all.

GAIL HARKER CENTER: Gail Harker Center for Creative Arts offers a variety of art classes and workshops for artists of every level at 12636 Chilberg Road, Mount Vernon. Online courses are also available. For information and a complete schedule: 360-466-0110 or gailcreativestudies.com.

PACIFIC NW SCHOOL: Choose from painting, photography, fiber and 3D art workshops taught by professional artists at the Pacific NorthWest Art School, 15 NW Birch St., Coupeville. For information and a complete schedule: 360-678-3396 or pacificnorthwestartschool. com.

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

STANWOOD CAMANO ARTS GUILD: A Guilded Gallery, 8700 271st St. NW, Stanwood, offers a variety of art classes and workshops. For information or to register: 360629-2787 or stanwoodcamanoarts.com.

Channeling the legend of the Blues Brothers

DANCING: 7 to 8 p.m.

Tuesdays, Burlington Community Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave., Burlington. $6 drop-in, $25 for five classes. Adults and teens 13 and older. Register: burlingtonwa.gov/recreation or 360-755-9649.

BEGINNING SQUARE DANCING: 7 to 9 p.m.

Tuesdays, Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon, starting Sept. 11. $4 per session. Ages 10 and over welcome/ 360-424-4608.

By Skagit Valley Herald Staff

The Blues Brothers are back. Well, sort of.

Coming to the Mount Baker Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 22, is “The Official Blues Brothers Revue” featuring a cast hand-picked by Dan Aykroyd and Paul Shaffer of original Blues Brothers fame.

The show has all of the energy seen in the 1980 film and more, featuring a live band for a concert experience. The music is energizing and classic.

The show starts rocking at 7:30 p.m. and tickets range from $25-43.

More information can be found at Mountbakertheatre.com.

CALL FOR DIRECTORS AND PLAYS: Whidbey Island Playhouse is seeking seasoned directors for the 2019-2020 Playhouse Season. Visit whidbeyislandplayhouse.com for more details or email kevinwm. meyer@gmail.com with questions.

GREAT BOOKS READING GROUP MEETING: The Great Books Reading Group examines passages from important writings in history from 6-8 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month at the Burlington Public Library, 820 E. Washington Ave. 360-9411437 and shunji.asari@ gmail.com.

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DANCE

AUDITIONS

WRITING FOR CHILDREN: Receive feedback and learn the advantages and disadvantages of different points of view at this workshop with Lois V. Harris from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25 and Nov. 1, at Skagit Valley College, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $49.

INTRO TO SCOTTISH DANCING FOR ADULTS: Taught by Clan Heather Dancers Director Heather Richendrfer. Advance registration is required. Classes are at 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 10, at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland Ave. BEGINNING LINE

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

Learn to folk dance to a variety of international music. 7-9:30 p.m. First session free, $5 thereafter.

No partners needed. Gary or Ginny, 360-766-6866.

SCOTTISH DANCING: Bellingham Scottish Country Dancers meet from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Fairhaven Library auditorium (upstairs), 1117 12th St., Bellingham.

Wear comfortable clothes and soft-soled shoes without heels. $8 per class.

For information, call Mary Anderson at 360-933-1779 or visit bellinghamscd.org.

SCOTTISH HIGHLAND AND IRISH STEP DANCE: The Clan Heather Dancers offer year-round Scottish Highland and Irish step dance classes in Bellingham, Everett and Mount Vernon. More information: clanheather.com.

JOLLY TIME CLUB: Dance to live music 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.

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Jeff Daniels reveals Meryl Streep’s acting advice

AT THE LINCOLN

By MAKEDA EASTER Los Angeles Times

LOS ANGELES — Sixty-three-year old actor Jeff Daniels used his time backstage at the Emmys press room to give a mini-lesson on the craft of acting.

The two-time Emmy winner scored an award for supporting actor in a limited series for his role as a scripture-spouting villain in Netflix’s fem-

inist western “Godless.”

He was also nominated this year for lead actor in a limited series for Hulu’s “The Looming Tower.”

“You don’t want to get caught going for the joke in a comedy.

In a drama, you look for the humor. It’s kind of basic,” he said. “Also Meryl [Streep] taught me this — I leave a lot to chance now … you just get the basic idea of what this guy is thinking and then jump off the

cliff and start flapping your arms.”

With a career spanning nearly 40 years, Daniels reflected on his versatility playing dramatic roles including those in “Godless” and “The Looming Tower” and others like airhead Harry Dunne in 1994’s “Dumb and Dumber.”

“You don’t just act stupid or be dumb, it’s got to be specific, you start thinking like them,” Daniels said.

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This breathtakingly beautiful Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, inspired by the Oscar-winning MGM film, tells the impassioned story of discovering love in the ‘City of Light’. Featuring the gorgeous music and lyrics of George and Ira Gershwin, stunning designs, and show-stopping choreography. With a record-setting 28 five-star reviews from critics, “An American in Paris” is coming from London’s West End to a recorded live broadcast on the Lincoln’s Big Screen.

An American GI’s chance encounter with a beautiful young dancer leads Paris to become the backdrop to a sensuous, modern romance of art, friendship and love in the aftermath of war. Directed and choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, directed for the screen by Ross MacGibbon. $18 adults, $16 seniors, $14 students and children + applicable fees. Lincoln Theatre Members receive $2 off.

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The young detective soon recruits a more seasoned colleague, Flip Zimmerman (Adam Driver), into the undercover investigation of a lifetime.

Together, they team up to take down the extremist hate group as the organization aims to sanitize its violent rhetoric to appeal to the mainstream.

Produced by the team behind the Academy Award-winning “Get Out.” Rated R. $10.50 general; $9.50 seniors, students and active military; $8 ages 12 and under. Sunday bargain prices: $9 general; $7.50 ages 12 and under.

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TRAVEL

FA M I LY T R AV E L FI V E

Tips for global adventures FamilyTravel.com

2. Documents and document.

Be sure your passports are current for the dates you plan to travel. Note that some countries require an additional six months of validity.

Take photos of all your important papers, passports, IDs and visas and store them with a friend or family member (or on the cloud) so you can access them if necessary.

If one or both parents are not part of the adventure, some countries require a letter of consent for travel. The U.S. State Department can provide clarification. It is also a

SAN JUANS: Cruise and hike Vendovi Island Preserve, the “Hidden Jem” of the San Juans, with a local naturalist guide Thursday-Monday through Sept. 30, departing from Anacortes. Details and reservations at Skagit Guided Adventures, 360-474-7479.

WHATCOM SENIOR TOURS: Whatcom Senior Tours is hosting a series of trips for seniors who want to get out and have fun. Sign up by calling 360-733-4030, ext. 1015 or visiting the tour office at 315 Halleck St., Bellingham.

By LYNN O’ROURKE HAYES

Are you planning a global adventure with your family?

Here are five ideas to consider: 1. Go far. Explore local.

It can be tempting to stay in familiar American hotels while exploring an exotic destination. However, doing so will lessen the opportunity to experience important aspects of your destination’s culture. Consider visiting during off or shoulder seasons when fewer tourists are in residence. Make every effort to chat with local shopkeepers, dine in neighborhood cafes and sample regional delicacies. Take local transportation when practical and consider a homestay.

Homestay.com; Airbnb. com; Eatwith.com; AndBeyond.com.

Local travel briefs

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.

RECREATION WITHOUT BORDERS: The organization offers recreational trips, tours and adventures throughout the Northwest and British Columbia. 360-766-7109 or recreationwithoutborders.com.

OAK HARBOR DAY TRIPS: The Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St., offers day trips for members.

For details, call the travel desk at 360-279-4587.

SHUTTERSTOCK

Roll your essential clothing to save space and minimize wrinkles.

good idea to photograph the front and back of your credit cards. If they should be lost or stolen you will have an easier time reporting the incident. At the same time, don’t forget to encourage the family to document the adventure from start to finish by journaling and taking plenty of photos.

USEmbassy.gov.

3. Health matters.

Check with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the State Department and your family physician for country-specific tips, advisories and a list of any medications or vaccinations you may need for your trip. Gather

input about everything from jet lag and safety precautions to measures your clan should take if traveling where malaria, Zika or other health considerations are part of the mix.

CDC.com.

4. Pack light.

Leave the gear and gadgets behind and focus on the experience. Roll your essential clothing for space saving and to minimize wrinkles. Choose lightweight roller bags and personal backpacks for each child old enough to carry his or her own stash of on-board necessities.

Remember that scarves or pashminas can double as pillows, jackets, skirts,

head or shoulder covers to show respect in certain countries, and can also serve as a tablecloth or beach towel.

5. Stay connected.

For helpful updates about what’s happening in your targeted destinations, sign up for the free State Department’s Smart Traveler program (STEP).

Should you lose your passports or need other emergency assistance it will be easier for the consular officers from the U.S. Embassy or consulates to help. It is also a good way for friends and family to connect should they need to contact you with important news.

Travel.State.gov.

STATE VISITOR CALL CENTER: The Washington Tourism Alliance’s ExperienceWA Call Center is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. 1-800-544-1800 or tourisminfo@watourismalliance.com. Staff members assist travelers who have questions, refer them to specific destination marketing organizations and other travel resources across the state for more detailed information, and take orders for the Washington State Visitors Guide.

PASSPORT APPLICATIONS: Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes, accepts new passport applications and applications for passports that have been expired for more than five years by appointment from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Passport forms and information on fees and how to apply are available at travel.state. gov, or pick up an application and passport guide at the library.

Burlington Municipal Court accepts passport applications from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 311 Cedar St., Suite A, Burlington. New and renewal forms are available. 360755-0492.

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

Contact individual offices for available days and times.

Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St., Oak Harbor, accepts passport applications Monday through Friday. Appointments are recommended. 360-279-4580.

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Emmys: An epic proposal, but winners lacking in diversity

By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer

“The Proposal.” It was a 2009 movie starring Sandra Bullock, but now will forever be the informal title of the 2018 Emmys telecast, thanks to a memorable romantic gesture from Emmy-winning director Glenn Weiss — who summoned the courage to propose to his girlfriend on live TV. She said yes — thank the Lord. The stars in the audience responded with gasps (we saw you, Leslie Jones) and even tears (we saw you too, Queen Elizabeth — er, Claire Foy.) That feel-good moment — along with crowd-pleasing speeches by Henry Winkler and Betty White — lightened the mood of an evening that otherwise had a lackluster feel, and disappointed many with the lack of ethnic diversity among its winners.

Some moments we’ll be talking about: ISSUE: NOT SOLVED Nope, they sure didn’t solve it.

The Emmys began with a happy announcement — this was the most ethnically diverse group of Emmy nominees yet — and a cheeky musical nod to the diversity issue in Hollywood, a song aptly called “We Solved It!” Kenan Thompson, Kate McKinnon, Sterling K. Brown, Tituss Burgess and Ricky Martin, among others, sang — tongue firmly in cheek — about how far things had progressed, joined by a company of “One of Each” dancers.

But they couldn’t have known how the evening itself would progress — award after award would go to a white winner.

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Sterling K. Brown (from left) Kristen Bell, Tituss Burgess, Kate McKinnon, Kenan Thompson and John Legend perform on stage at the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, Sept. 17, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Presenter James Corden finally said what everyone was thinking. “Let’s get it trending: #EmmysSoWhite,” he quipped, a double reference to both Betty White, who preceded him, and the prevailing color of the evening.

The string was finally broken about halfway through when Regina King was awarded best actress in a limited series or movie for “Seven Seconds.”

DA FONZ! Sometimes it just takes a little patience to achieve your Emmy dreams — like, four decades and six nominations worth of patience.

But who’s counting?

Not Henry Winkler, who bounded to the stage with delight to claim his first Emmy, more than 40 years after he was first nominated for his role as The Fonz in “Happy Days.”

The crowd rose to cheer the 72-year-old Winkler as he accepted his trophy for best supporting actor in a comedy series for HBO’s dark comedy “Barry,” joking that he was giving a speech he wrote 43 years ago.

He quoted some Hollywood advice he’d been given, that “if you stay at the table long enough, the chips come to you.”

“Tonight I got to clear the table,” he said, and then jokingly told his (adult) children: “You can go to bed now. Daddy won!”

ler Moore Show” got such a huge ovation from the crowd that she quipped: “I’m just gonna quit while I’m ahead.”

“It’s incredible,” White said, “that you can stay in a career this long and still have people put up with you. I wish they did that at home.”

And she showed she wasn’t above — or beyond — a racy joke: “I want to thank Lorne Michaels for everything he’s done with me. I mean, for me,” she said of the “Saturday Night Live” creator and producer of the evening’s telecast.

for best drama actor with Taraji P. Henson, Bee was asked what drama she was watching. She was off and running.

“I’ve been watching this shocking dystopian drama called ‘the news,’” Bee said.

“I’m on approximately season 9,000. Gets darker and darker, but I can’t stop watching. You know, they really need to recast the lead.”

She suggested others might want to try, er, lighter fare.

“Just watch ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ instead,” she said. “It’s a lot more fun.”

BETTY WHITE STEALS THE SHOW If that was a feel-good moment, what do you call the sublime appearance of 96-year-old White, honored for 80 years in television?

The star of “Golden Girls” and “The Mary Ty-

POLITICS TAKES A BREAK There was surprisingly little politics in the Emmys telecast; the name “Trump” was barely if ever mentioned. But “Full Frontal” host Samantha Bee got a few digs in.

Presenting the award

A #METOO MOMENT The #MeToo movement, on the other hand, was addressed right away by hosts Michael Che and Colin Jost.

“It’s an honor being here, sharing this night with the many, many talented and creative people

in Hollywood who haven’t been caught yet,” Che said, to laughs.

Jost noted that drinks were being served to the audience.

“The one thing Hollywood needs right now is people losing their inhibitions at a work function,” he quipped.

Missing from the audience was former power player Leslie Moonves, the CBS Corp. chief who was ousted last weekend over sexual misconduct allegations. Che said one of the scariest things a Hollywood executive could hear right now is the message, “Sir, Ronan Farrow is on line one,” a reference to The New Yorker writer who has specialized in #MeToo stories, including the ones that led to Moonves’ downfall.

TALK ABOUT SEIZING THE MOMENT Glenn Weiss knows how to spice up an awards show. In fact, that’s why he won an Emmy Monday — for directing the Oscars.

But he took his talent to new heights, using his acceptance speech to pop the question to girlfriend Jan Svendsen.

He first gave tribute to his mother, who died two weeks ago, and then addressed his girlfriend.

“You wonder why I don’t want to call you my girlfriend?” he asked Svendsen. “It’s because I want to call you my wife.”

A stunned Svendsen made her way to the stage, where Weiss sank to his knee and presented her with the same ring his father gave his mother 67 years ago. Then, he asked.

The answer was yes. PHEW. Jost cracked later that there were “so many guys with rings who didn’t win tonight.”

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MOVIES

NEW THIS WEEK

MINI-REVIEWS

‘I Am Not a Witch’ is a wickedly smart satire about modern Africa

By KENNETH TURAN Los Angeles Times

Possibly the year’s most audacious film debut, “I Am Not a Witch” has won numerous awards, including Britain’s BAFTA for best first feature, and to see it is to understand why.

Written and directed by Zambian-born, Wales-raised Rungano Nyoni, this smart and savage satire is impressive for the way it joins a dramatically involving story with a Swiftian tale of human society in general and Africa culture and customs in particular.

The mythical country that “Witch” is set in is a chaotic, surreal place where modernity and superstition uneasily coexist, where rural farmers have cellphones that bogglingly feature “Old MacDonald Had a Farm” for a ringtone.

It is also a world, as in 2005’s excellent “War Witch,” where everyone accepts the notion that witches exist and are to be feared. Not only feared but also used, exploited and considered to be civil servants.

Nyoni, with several award-winning shorts to her credit, has had a clear vision for her work here and the ability to get strong performances from her nonprofessional cast, especially 9-year-old star Maggie Mulubwa.

Nyoni, working in English and the local language of Nyanja, has an unforced way of dealing with themes like exploitation, oppression and superstition, showing how easy it can be for nonsense to pass itself off as sense.

“Witch” starts with an African tourist bus headed not for wildlife but for an enclosure where middle-aged women, white paint and resigned looks on their faces, sit tethered to the ground by pristine white ribbons.

These women, the guide tells

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Margaret Mulubwa appears in “I Am Not A Witch” by Rungano Nyoni.

the impressed visitors, are genuine witches. If not for that grounding ribbon, “they can fly to the U.K., anywhere” and do their worst.

“That’s why they usually fly, to go and kill.”

Next we visit a nearby village where a young child with an unnerving, unblinking stare (a convincing Mulubwa) has destabilized the citizenry just by showing up.

They take her to the local police station and tell a perplexed Officer Jennifer (Nellie Munamonga) of their fears that she is a witch, with one man even recalling a dream as if it were physical evidence, Unsure what to do, the officer calls Mr. Banda (Henry B.J. Phir).

Though he’s occupied being bathed by attentive wife Charity (Nancy Murilo), Banda snaps to attention when he hears about “a new witch in town.” And no wonder.

As the minister of Tourism and Traditional Beliefs, Banda is the central figure in what turns out to be a complex web of belief, mutual dependency and self-interest. On the government’s side, witches turn out to be a growth industry. Tethered by those long white ribbons, so enormous they are rolled up on massive spools, witches can be transported to fields to do hard labor or get hired out to cast spells that theoreti-

cally bring rain to a parched land.

As for the women, who may or may not believe they are witches, there is the begrudging recognition that this is a living. “We’re soldiers for the government,” they chant in unison, “and we’re used to it.”

Banda introduces the young girl into what turns out to be a supportive sisterhood of venerable women who give the silent newcomer the name of Shula and try to protect her as best they can from a grasping world. Banda, as it turns out, has big plans for Shula, including using her as an instrument of justice to pick out which of a large group of suspects is an actual thief.

For though you might think the population would not be easily won over, people seem to believe in these women’s powers, so much so that lives can be traumatized and danger quite real. Nyoni’s birthplace of Zambia actually had the institution of witch camps, and she visited one in Ghana that is over 200 years old.

But the director is clear that her film is “a fairy tale, it isn’t meant to portray reality in any way.”

Similarly, “I Am Not a Witch” is too savvy to take a firm position either way as to whether these women have any actual powers. It’s all in the eye of the beholder, which seems the way it should be.

Compiled from news services.

Ratings are 1 to 4 stars.

“American Chaos” — As Donald Trump’s following grows on his way to the 2016 election, this documentary’s disbelieving director, James D. Stern, hits the road to listen to his supporters.

Stern is admirably respectful and open to what they’re saying, even when their opinions are based on incredibly wobbly ground. Documentary, R, 90 minutes. HHH “The Predator” — The screenplay for this slick and gory but surprisingly unimaginative sequel to the alien franchise feels like it was dusted off from the late 1980s. I can’t say this effort set off fireworks of anticipation for another sequel. Sci-fi action, R, 101 minutes. HH “A Simple Favor” — When a seemingly sophisticated mom (Blake Lively) goes missing, her nerdy friend (Anna Kendrick) turns amateur sleuth, and secrets emerge about both. The crazier things get in this wickedly amusing comedy/thriller, the more fun we have. Comedy thriller, R, 116 minutes. HHH½ “Slice” — Chance the Rapper, a likable presence, is part of an eclectic ensemble of talented actors in this old-school, drive-instyle werewolf movie. The insanely zany storyline and energetic performances kept me entertained throughout. Horror comedy, R, 83 minutes. HHH “Peppermint” — In this stylishly directed but gratuitously nasty and cliche-riddled revenge movie, Jennifer Garner plays essentially two characters cut from the same person. At first she’s a smart, caring mother and wife. But after thugs kill her family and evade prosecution, she becomes a skilled assassin akin to her “Alias” role. Crime action, R, 102 minutes. HH “Next Gen” — In a futuristic animated Netflix feature, an experimental robot befriends a rebellious teenage girl who would prefer to be left alone. It’s a chore just to keep up with all the shifts in tone, and by the time “Next Gen” reaches the finish line, we’re more exhausted than exhilarated. Animated sci-fi, not rated, 105 minutes. HH½ “Destination Wedding” — What a strange little movie this is, with Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder spending some 90 minutes yammering at each other and testing our patience.

They play two very attractive but not particularly interesting strangers who meet on the way to a wedding and bond over their mutual resentment of the groom. Romantic comedy, R, 90 minutes. HH “Minding the Gap” — Director Bing Liu is one of three longtime friends in Rockford, Illinois, whose skateboarding feats and day-to-day lives over several years are chronicled in this gritty and raw documentary. Time and again, we see how domestic abuse has been a common theme in all of their lives. Documentary, Unrated, 93 minutes. HHH½ “The Little Stranger” — As a doctor making frequent visits to a decrepit and seemingly haunted mansion in the English countryside, Domhnall Gleeson leads a tight ensemble also including Charlotte Rampling, Ruth Wilson and Will Poulter. Some of the developments don’t add up ... until they do. Quite nicely and quite eerily. Horror-Mystery, R, 111 minutes. HHH “Operation Finale” — In a tightly controlled performance, Ben Kingsley plays Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann, captured in Argentina by an Israeli intelligence agent (Oscar Isaac) and his team of Mossad operatives. This is a well-made but formulaic, by-the-numbers drama. Drama, PG-13, 123 minutes. HH

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MOVIES

REVIEW

The cogs never quite fit together in ‘The House with a Clock in Its Walls’

By KATIE WALSH Tribune News Service

Witches are so 2017. Make way for warlocks, aka “boy witches,” as defined by the intrepid young Lewis (Owen Vaccaro), the boy hero of “The House with a Clock in Its Walls.”

The adaptation of John Bellairs’ 1973 young adult fantasy novel, directed by Eli Roth and written

by Eric Kripke, makes a play to move in on the young warlock turf vacated by Harry Potter, but the film just can’t quite keep time as a proper young adult fantasy adventure.

The story, which takes place in 1955, follows Lewis as he travels to New Zebedee, Mich., to live

“The Wife” — As a famous author (Jonathan Pryce) accepts the Nobel Prize, his wife (Glenn Close) reassesses her longtime role as his assistant and chief parent to their children in a sharply written, character-driven, intense domestic drama. Both actors are transcendent. Drama, R, 100 minutes. HHH½ “Papillon” — Charlie Hunnam and Rami Malek star in a solid, straightforward, blood-sweat-and-tears remake of the 1973 prison escape hit.

It is an impressively staged and appropriately rain-soaked, mud-splattered, bone-crunching tale, more violent and filled with rougher language than its predecessor, if not quite as powerful or moving. Drama, R, 133 minutes. HHH “Juliet, Naked” — Playing a mostly forgotten ‘90s singer-songwriter in this light and breezy pop music confection, Ethan Hawke slips ever so comfortably into the persona of a charming but sometimes infuriatingly irresponsible free spirit. A chain of events leads to his befriending Annie

with his uncle, Jonathan Barnavelt (Jack Black), after the tragic death of his parents. The film has a vintage steampunk aesthetic, with Lewis outfitted in tweeds and a ubiquitous pair of goggles. He fits right in to his uncle’s creaking, groaning, ticking house of wonders, where there are no rules, plentiful chocolate chip cookies and lots of mysterious goings-on, courtesy of Jonathan and his neighbor, Mrs. Florence Zimmerman (Cate Blanchett).

It’s not so easy to fit in with the kids at school, though Lewis does make one friend in the cool-kid greaser Tarby (Sunny Suljic). But if Lewis is going to learn anything from his impressively bearded and kooky uncle, it’s to embrace the weird — it’s the only way to be a

(Rose Byrne), the ex of his biggest fan (the very funny Chris O’Dowd). Comedy, R, 105 minutes. HHH “Mile 22” — An elite band of CIA paramilitary operatives led by black ops specialist James Silva (Mark Wahlberg) is charged with getting a human asset in Southeast Asia onto a plane to America.

Though it crackles with energy and has some impressive albeit gratuitously bloody kill sequences, the big picture plot is a dud, up to and including the preposterous final scenes.

Action, R, 94 minutes. HH “Crazy Rich Asians” — When the scion of a rich Singapore family (Henry Golding) brings his American love (Constance Wu) to his homeland, his mother (Michelle Yeoh) is not impressed.

Bursting with energy and romance and sight gags and soapy melodrama, “Crazy Rich Asians” is pure escapist fun that gives us characters to root for. Romantic comedy, PG-13, 120 minutes. HHH½ “BlacKkKlansman” — Director-co-writer Spike Lee

warlock. Lewis is soon receiving lessons in magic from his uncle and Mrs. Zimmerman, a combination of old-school vaudeville magician tricks, and real, mystical conjuring of the ethereal fantastic.

Despite all the rich elements — the fantastic cast, the wonderfully detailed production and costume design, an oddball family story of black sheep finding each other — there’s something missing from “The House with a Clock in Its Walls.” It’s weightless, hop-skipping over necessary story-building, glossing over Lewis’ warlock training as well as the personal histories of his guardians.

It’s all style, no heft, and there’s little personal connection to the characters. Piles of exposition pour out of characters’ mouths via

recounts the story of a 1970s police officer (John David Washington, in an immensely entertaining and powerful performance) who went undercover with the Ku Klux Klan, despite being black. Searing, electric and sometimes flat-out funny, it’s one of the best films of 2018. Biographical comedy, R, 135 minutes.

HHHH “Like Father” — Kristen

speeches and monologues, rather than organically throughout the script. There’s a layer of artifice that never quite evaporates, never allows us to fall headlong into this world.

The film can serve as a gateway for goth children, who may be drawn to spooky and macabre things, but without too much blood, guts or real scares.

The climax, in which Lewis, Jonathan and Mrs. Zimmerman battle Isaac Izard (Kyle MacLachlan), a warlock risen from the dead, is breathless, hysterical and goopy, but never all that terrifying. He and his wife, Selena (Renée Elise Goldsberry), want to turn back the world clock housed in the walls of the house and essentially “Eternal Sun-

Bell and Kelsey Grammer are wonderful playing off each other in a story that at times feels like tidy wish fulfillment for any adult who was abandoned by a parent at an early age and finally has the opportunity to reconnect with the jerk. Funny when the moment calls for funny, authentic and believable when the moment calls for substantive drama.

Comedy-drama, unrated, 103

shine” all people off the planet.

The film, with its 1955 setting, gestures at the trauma of “the war” for the reasons why good warlocks turn bad, or strong witches become weak. “No people, no war,” Isaac says. No character embodies that more than Mrs. Zimmerman, and every moment Cate Blanchett is on screen is a small saving grace. Her one-onone scene with Lewis is far more gripping than anything else in the film, which unfortunately drags.

Blanchett makes “The House with a Clock in Its Walls” tick, but the cogs never quite fit together as snugly as they should.

— 1:44. Rated PG for thematic elements including sorcery, some action, scary images, rude humor and language. HH

minutes. HHH “The Spy Who Dumped Me” — The spurned ex (Mila Kunis) of a secret CIA operative goes on the run with her best friend (Kate McKinnon), pursued by various agents and assassins. There’s so much noise and nonsense in this cheerfully violent action laffer that the two great comic actresses never get the full opportunity to establish chemistry. Action

comedy, R, 113 minutes. HH “Christopher Robin” — In this live-action/CGI combo fairy tale, Winnie the Pooh has lost his friends and the grown-up Christopher Robin (Ewan McGregor) has lost sight of what’s important and might just lose his family, unless somehow, some way, they can help each other! It’s simple.

Sweet. Effective. Fantasy, PG, 104 minutes. HHH

At area theaters CONCRETE THEATRE Sept. 21-23 BlacKkKlansman (R): Friday: 7:30 p.m.; Saturday: 5 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 5 p.m.

360-941-0403 ANACORTES CINEMAS Sept. 21-27 Smallfoot (PG): Thursday: 6:50 The Predator (R): Friday-Saturday: 1:20, 4:00, 6:50, 9:20; Sunday-Tuesday: 1:20, 4:00, 6:50; Wednesday-Thursday: 1:20, 4:00 A Simple Favor (R): Friday-Saturday: 1:10, 3:50, 6:30, 9:10; Sunday-Thursday: 1:10, 3:50, 6:30 Three Identical Strangers (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 1:00, 3:40, 6:40, 9:00; Sunday-Thursday: 1:00, 3:40, 6:40

Rebel Without a Cause (PG-13): Wednesday: 7:00 360-293-7000 OAK HARBOR CINEMAS Sept. 21-27 The Nun (R): Friday-Saturday: 1:30, 4:00, 6:40, 9:15; Sunday-Tuesday: 1:30, 4:00, 6:40; Wednesday-Thursday: 1:30, 4:00 The Predator (R): Friday-Saturday: 1:20, 4:10, 6:50, 9:25; Sunday-Thursday: 1:20, 4:10, 6:50 Searching (PG-13): Friday-Saturday: 1:10, 3:50, 6:30, 9:05; Sunday-Thursday: 1:10, 3:50, 6:30 Rebel without a Cause (PG-13): Wednesday: 7:00 360-279-2226.

BLUE FOX DRIVE-IN Oak Harbor Sept. 20-23 The House with a Clock in Its Walls (PG) and Skyscraper (PG-13): First movie starts at approximately 7:15 p.m.

STANWOOD CINEMAS For showings: farawayentertainment. com/location/stanwood-cinemas or call 360-629-0514.

CASCADE MALL THEATERS Burlington For showings: amctheatres.com/show times/all/2017-06-23/amc-loews-cascademall-14/all * Times are subject to change

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