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TUNING UP PAGE 9 Harvey Creek Band plays Loco Billy’s in Stanwood OUT & ABOUT PAGE 5
Mark Bistranin art featured at Sea Side Gallery in La Conner
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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK “SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME”: After an agonizing opening that focuses on the return of Peter Parker (Tom Holland) post-The Blip, the film’s weak plot kicks in with a high school science trip to Europe. Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers — the team behind the script for “Spider-Man: Homecoming” — can think of no better way to shift the story to Europe except for a plot idea that even one of the characters points out as nonsensical. “Spider-Man: Far from Home” lacks the maturity, deep emotions, staggering battle scenes and clever writing that has been shown in movies like “Avengers: Endgame” and “Captain Marvel.” But there is a place for movies like “Spider-Man: Far from Home,” especially with the very young and preteen moviegoers. The film has just enough silliness — mostly generated by the comical teachers on the trip played by Martin Starr and JB Smoove — to entertain the demographic, especially when mixed with the flashy visual style by director Jo Watts. “DRIVEN”: Director Nick Hamm uses the DeLorean to go back to the past for a look at a world of greed, creative genius, con men, obsession and wealth. The DeLorean is his vehicle of choice, but it is Lee Pace’s performance as master car designer John DeLorean who puts the production in high gear. Hamm’s version of the story suffers from a need to squeeze the events into a more compact package and offers a revisionist view of the major players, tending to make them look more like victims than royal manipulators. “Driven” is based in fact, but if you want to adhere completely to the truth, there are multiple documentaries on the subject. What you get with “Driven”
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Zendaya and Tom Holland are shown in a scene from “Spider-Man: Far From Home.”
is a version of the DeLorean story that leans more toward the lavish and larcenous. But Pace’s first-rate work keeps pulling the focus back to the man at the heart of the tale. ALSO NEW ON DVD AND BLU-RAY OCT. 1 “THE TRUTH WILL OUT”: Swedish drama about a police detective who is commissioned to form a new team to reopen unsolved murder cases. “SCOOBY-DOO: RETURN TO ZOMBIE ISLAND!”: Scooby-Doo and his pals win an all-expense paid vacation to a tropical paradise that turns out to be Zombie Island. “SESAME STREET: 50 YEARS AND COUNTING”: The two-disc DVD set features more than five-and-ahalf hours of content from all five decades of the show. “ITSY BITSY”: Creepy-crawly creature feature based on the centuries-old poem. “THE TOYS THAT MADE US”: TV series that examines the history of top toys such as Barbie and Transformers.
“PEANUTS 70TH ANNIVERSARY HOLIDAY COLLECTION LIMITED EDITION”: Includes “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” ”A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving,” “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and six other Peanuts specials. “MEAN GIRLS”: Film is being released on Blu-ray to mark the 15th anniversary. “ANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE”: Zombie apocalypse threatens the town of Little Haven at Christmas. “CHARMED”: The CW re-imagining of supernatural drama about three sisters who are witches. “WONDERS OF THE SEA”: Jean-Michel Cousteau goes on a journey around the world to learn more about the threats that put our ocean at risk. “THE DEATH AND RETURN OF SUPERMAN COMPLETE FILM COLLECTION GIFT SET”: Includes animated version of “The Death of Superman,” DC’s landmark 1992-93 comic storyline. “ZOMBIELAND”: Dark comedy starring Woody Har-
relson is being rereleased for the 10th anniversary. “FLCL: PROGRESSIVE”: Hidomi, Ide, “Jinyu” and “Haruha Raharu” take on Medical Mechanica and Fraternity. “GREMLINS”: The 1984 film will be released on Ultra HD Blu-ray to mark the 35th anniversary. “MAIDEN”: All-female crew enters the world’s most dangerous sailing competition. “THE GANGSTER, THE COP, THE DEVIL”: Fierce gang boss looks to repair his reputation. “DOOM PATROL: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON”: A group of offbeat heroes must come together to save the world. Matt Bomer stars. AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL HD OCT. 1 “STUBER”: Mild-mannered driver (Kumail Nanjiani) goes for the ride of his life when he picks up a passenger who is a cop (Dave Bautista). Will be released on DVD and Blu-ray Oct. 15. – Rick Bentley, Tribune News Service
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Mark Wenzel (from left) plays Henry Higgins, Charlie McCarthy is Eliza Doolittle and Ron Wohl plays Colonel Pickering in the Anacortes Community Theatre production of “My Fair Lady.” Skagit Publishing photo.
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Malcolm Taylor (center left) leads the performance of “Get Me To The Church On Time” during “My Fair Lady.”
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Eliza Doolittle (Charlie McCarthy, right) sings “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly” in “My Fair Lady.” Listening are Nate Edmiston (from left), Chris Pelletier, Dave Smith and Mike Jenkins.
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Mike Jenkins (front left) and Nate Edmiston lead a song in “My Fair Lady.”
Anacortes Community Theatre stages ‘My Fair Lady’ By SKAGIT VALLEY HERALD STAFF
When a man of upper-crust England sets out to prove that a manner of speaking can transform anyone from a poor flower girl to a fine lady who can mingle with a class normally above her ‘standing,’ he finds a little more than he
bargained for. Henry Higgins studies dialects and is intrigued when he meets Eliza Doolittle, who has spent much of her life without education, in “My Fair Lady,” which opens Friday at Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave. The show runs 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 27 to Oct. 26.
Tickets are $20; visit acttheatre.com. In the musical, Henry (Mark Wenzel) works with Eliza (Charlie McCarthy) to rid her of a cockney accent and less-than-refined ways with some help from his new friend and fellow dialect expert, Colonel Pickering (Ron Wohl). As he takes Eliza from her
life of poverty, dresses her in nice clothes and teaches her to speak, they start to spend more and more time together and he soon learns there is more to her than he thought, especially after she starts being wooed by the handsome Freddy Eynsford-Hill (Tom Ochiai). There are many timeless elements to “My Fair Lady,”
most notably the classic songs. “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly?,” “The Rain in Spain,” “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “On the Street Where You Live” and “Get Me to the Church on Time,” to name just a few; rarely has any musical so successfully combined such an inspiring story with equally dazzling music.
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OUT AND ABOUT
ART
ENCAUSTIC PAINTINGS: Scott Milo Gallery, 420 Commercial Ave., Anacortes, is featuring encaustic paintings by Orcas Island artist Marilee Holm through Oct. 1. DIANNA SHYNE: Northwest artist and teacher Dianna Shyne is the featured artist for September at The Good Stuff Arts Gallery, 604 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. TOM CRESTODINA ... A CLOSER LOOK: Salmon fisherman, marine engineer and artist Tom Crestodina is featured during September at Fourth Corner Frames & Gallery, 311 W. Holly St., Bellingham. RANDE COOK: A new exhibit by local Native artist Rande Cook is on display until Oct. 19 at Arctic Raven Gallery, 130 First St., Friday Harbor. BETWEEN LAND AND SEA: Mark Bistranin is hosting the one-man show “Between Land and Sea” at La Conner Sea Side Gallery, 101 N. First St., through Nov. 17. An artist reception will take place from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. JEFF THOSTENSON: The abstract paintings of late artist Jeff Thostenson are being displayed in the reading room at the Mount Vernon City Library, 315 Snoqualmie St., Mount Vernon, during September. DIVE IN: The exhibition features a variety of abstract interpreta-
tions through Sept. 29 at Hadrian Art Gallery, 5717 Gilkey Ave., Bow. SMITH & VALLEE: Paintings from Patty Haller and wooden and bronze sculptures from Andrew Vallee are featured until Sept. 29 at Smith & Vallee Gallery, 5742 Gilkey Ave., Edison. ANNUAL FALL SHOW: River Gallery features the work of 37 local artists until Oct. 20 at the gallery, 19313 Landing Road, Mount Vernon.
MUSIC
LUKE PLUMB: Luke Plumb will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Firehouse Arts & Events Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $6-$18.
THEATER
PANIC SQUAD IMPROV COMEDY: 5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, Skagit Center, 1000 Fountain St., Burlington. There will also be a silent auction. The night benefits Global Outreach’s mission team. $15-$20. ctkskagit.net/comedy.
LECTURES & TALKS
AUTHOR TALKS: Village Books, 1200 11th St., Bellingham, hosts author talks and book signings. villagebooks. com. n David Gusterson: 7 p.m. today, Sept. 26. “Turn Around Time: A Walking Poem for the Pacific Northwest.” n Caroline Van Hemert: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27. “The Sun is a Compass: A 4,000-Mile Journey Into the Alaskan Wilds.”
Pumpkin Pitch at Skagit River Park
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BURLINGTON — It’s pumpkin season again, which means the Pumpkin Pitch is right around the corner. The annual slinging of the squashes is Burlington’s way of celebrating the season, that and a Harvest Festival. This year’s Pumpkin Pitch and Harvest Festival is all day Saturday, Sept. 28, at Skagit River Park, 1100 S. Skagit St. The pitch starts at 10 a.m., when folks put their medieval trebuchet skills to the test and compete to fling their pumpkin. All day long,
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Pumpkin Pitch and Harvest Festival
kids are invited to try their hand at engineering with zucchini car races. There are also inflatable slides, tractor
touching, face painting, pie-eating challenges and all the food vendors one could hope for. Admission, parking and activities are all free.
n J.A. Jance: 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. “Sins of the Fathers: A J.P. Beaumont Novel.” n Monika Wieland Shields: 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. “Endangered Orcas: The Story of the Southern Residents.” n John Balaban: 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29. “Empires.” n Adrienne Lindholm: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2. “It Happened Like This: A Life in Alaska.” n E.W. Finke: 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3. “The Sweet Bounty.” n Jack Nisbet: Sunday, Oct. 6. “The Dreamer & the Doctor: A Forest Lover & a Physician on the Edge of the Frontier.”
MAKER AND GROWER MARKET: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, Stevens Homestead 30709 68th Ave. NW, Stanwood.
HARVEST FESTIVAL AND PUMPKIN PITCH: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, Skagit River Park, 1100 S. Skagit St., Burlington.
SETTLER VIOLENCE AND COLONIALISM: A panel of historians and educators will discuss “Making and Unmaking Histories of Settler Violence and Colonialism in the Pacific Northwest”
FALL BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Bellingham Public Library Book Sale will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Friday, Sept. 26-27, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28,
BELLINGHAM CONTRA: Learn how to dance at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at Fairhaven Library, 117 12th St., Bellingham. $7-$15. bellinghamcountrydance. org.
at 4 p.m. today, Sept. 26, at Wilson Library, 516 High St., Bellingham. Free. SEA LEVEL RISE IN ISLAND COUNTY: Learn about what local sea level rise projections mean for your property and community from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 28, at Vista Madrona Fire Station, 273 N. West Camano Drive, Camano. Free.
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at the library, 210 Central Ave., Bellingham. BELLINGHAM PARKINSON’S DAY: Join an all-day event for the Parkinson’s community of the North Sound from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Squalicum Boathouse, 2600 N. Harbor Loop Drive, Bellingham. There will be a HOPE Conference in the morning and presentations throughout the day. $12-$15.
LOOKING AHEAD
ED BEREAL: The exhibit “Wanted: Ed Bereal for Disturbing the Peace,” featuring six decades of work from the Bellingham-based artist, is on display through Jan. 5 at the Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher Building, 250 Flora St., Bellingham. FIRST FRIDAY ARTWALK: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at businesses and galleries in downtown Anacortes. ART SHOW: The work of Latinx artists Cecilia Alvarez, Rene Julio and Brenda Brito will be on display during October at the Mount Vernon City Library, 315 Snoqualmie St., Mount Vernon. SOMETHING DIFFERENT: Multidimensional creations from regional artists will be featured from Oct. 4 through November at Fourth Corner Frames & Gallery, 311 W. Holly St., Bellingham. KATHLEEN FAULKNER: Work from oil pastel artist Kathleen Faulkner will be featured Oct. 4-29 at the Scott Milo Gallery, 420 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. An opening reception will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4. RADIANT LANDSCAPES: Work from acrylic artist Jed Dorsey will be featured from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 5 and 12, at Sunnyshore Studio, 2803 S.E. Camano Drive, Camano Island.
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SKAGIT WOODSTOCK MUSIC FESTIVAL 2019
OUT AND ABOUT
Mark Bistranin art featured at Sea Side
By Skagit Valley Herald staff
LA CONNER — It’s all about land and sea at Sea Side Gallery this month. Opening with an artist reception from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the gallery, 101 N First St.,the exhibition explores the relationship between water and earth. The show runs until Nov. 17, with works by Mark Bistranin. ART AUCTION: Over 95 paintings, glass and sculptures will be up for auction at the 10th annual Art Auction at Matzke Fine Art Gallery and Sculpture Park, starting at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at the gallery, 2345 Blanche Way, Camano Island. $25. matzkefineart. com. LOS LOBOS: Mexican-American band Los Lobos, in its 45th year of touring, will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. lincolntheatre. org. FRED MORRISON: Celebrated piper Fred Morrison will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Littlefield Celtic Center, 1124 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon. $25-$30. celticarts.org. JAZZ FOREST: Ron Jones and the 12-piece all-star Jazz Forest Band featuring special guest artist Doug Webb will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 S.
“Land and Sea” by Mark Bistranin
First St., Mount Vernon. $15-$20. lincolntheatre. org. DAIMH: Gaelic group Daimh will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Littlefield Celtic Center, 1124 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon. $20-$25. celticarts.org WAYNE HAYTON & PAUL ROBERTS: The duo will perform folk rock of the 1960s and ‘70s from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at Birdsview Brewery, 38302 Highway 20, Concrete. COVER CROPS: Learn about cover crops at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, at Viva Farms Ag Park, 16470 Highway 20, Mount Vernon. Free and bilingual. Registration required: vivafarms.org. SALISH SEA: Pete Haase of the Skagit Marine Resources Committee will discuss the importance of community science and the Salish Sea from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, at the Burlington Public Library, 820 E. Washington Ave., Burlington.
MURDER STORIES: Local author and historian Todd Warger will share stories from his book, “Murder & Mayhem in the Fourth Corner: True Stories of Whatcom, Skagit & San Juan Counties’ Earliest Homicides,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Warger will also be featured at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at the Whatcom Museum, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham. $5 suggested donation. TRAVELOGUE: HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE: Join Susan McDermott and Laurie Parrish for a presentation about Israel, Jordan and Palestine at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, at the Whatcom Museum, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham. $5 suggested donation. TRAVELS THROUGH CHINA: Ben Munsey will talk about his travels through China at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes.
“Mama Dirty Skirt”
The three co-directors Dave Clark, Brad Prichard, and myself wish to give everyone a big, big thank you. A shout out goes to all the volunteers, vendors, bands, Chris Egar Band, Cory Vincent Group, Whiskey Fever, and Mama Dirty Skirt, and all our great sponsors for a huge and successful event this years’ 10th anniversary. They all helped to put together this charitable music festival and car/motorcycle show that support cancer patients that are suffering from this horrific disease. The proceeds are donated to our local hospitals, Island Hospital and Skagit Valley Hospital. We are a 501-C3 organization that raises money to help cancer patients with their hospital bills, chemo, radiation, and also utility bills that will need to be paid even if these patients are out of work because of cancer. The money raised goes directly into the Cancer Patient Assistance Fund that is set up by both hospitals. We know that we are not able to change patient outcome but we do show that we care about their health and wellbeing. This money takes a big load off their minds whether they decide if they can pay for medications or pay for food for their families. At this year’s festival the gates were opened at 12:00 noon and stayed open until 9:00 pm at Edgewater Park in Mt. Vernon. This event is always the 3rd Saturday of August and in 2020 it will be on the 15th of August at Edgewater Park in Mt. Vernon again. We have a car/motorcycle show, food and craft vendors, beer garden, and live music playing all day long. The cost to enter is $10.00 per person with 12 years and younger get in free. This event just gets bigger and bigger each year and we are always looking for volunteers and sponsors for help. If you are interested, please see our Facebook page, for information and let’s together make the 11th year even bigger.
Sponsors: 2019 Anacortes Sebo’s Henery Hardware Banner Bank Bayview Land Maintenance Blade Chevrolet Bob’s Burger and Brew B & R Distributors Cascade Natural Gas Corp. Cascade Roofing CPI Plumbing and Heating Craft Stoves Crawford Garage Doors Donna Rowell/Windermere Realty Dr. Tim Marker Dwayne Lanes Skagit Subaru Fab-Tech Inc. Foothills Toyota
Gary and Stephanie Fielder Hawthorne Funeral Home Hilltop Pharmacy Janicki Industries Jerry Smith Kia John and Betsy Senff LLC John Piazza Jr. Construction Judd and Black Just Peachy Kuntzen Farms LP Lautenbach Recycling Les Schwab Tires Logan Creek Retirement Home Mike and Konnie McCutchin Olmsted Trucking Pacific Classics
Pacific Party Canopies Randi Leber Rexville Grocery RKD Wood Products/Sound Cedar Rozema Boat Works Rumours Hair Design Scott Richards Insurance Smiley Insurance S & P General Construction Stowe’s Shoes and Clothing Strauss Jewelers Tim and Kara Sullivan Train Wreck Bar and Grill Valley Chiropractic and Wellness Wes Anderson Memorial League Yorkston Oil Company
In-Kind Donations: The Truss Company Charles Fine Jewelry Farmstrong Brewery Ideal Rent-All
Pacific Party Canopies Fred Lee’s Barber Shop Mr. T’s Trophies
Sign Mart Custom Embroidery Mt. Vernon Red Apple Grocery Swinomish Links Golf
Copy and Print Store Vision Plus Mexico Café
Skagit Woodstock Music Festival is a non-profit charitable organization with a 501-C3 status. All monies collected from sponsors are tax deductible and not one of our volunteers are paid. The money collected is distributed to Island Hospital and Skagit Valley Hospital into their cancer patient assistant funds. Next year’s event will be on August the 15th, 2020 at Edgewater Park in Mt. Vernon, WA. Thank you all, over and over again, God Bless you,
Reed Harlow
Dave Clark
Brad Pritchard
Co-Director
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OUT AND ABOUT AUTHOR READING: Ramon Mesa Ledesma, author of “Migrant Sun” and “Migrant Earth,” will be featured at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, at the Mount Vernon City Library, 315 Snoqualmie St., Mount Vernon. LOCAL ARTIST LECTURE: Whatcom Museum, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham, will host a meeting at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, followed by an hour-long talk by Ed Bereal, whose artwork is featured at the museum. INTRO TO JEWISH GENEALOGY RESEARCH: Professional genealogist Lily Bogash Kohn will present “An Introduction to Jewish Genealogy and A Personal Case Study” at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12,
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at the Burlington Public Library, 820 E. Washington Ave., Burlington. SEA NOTES: The Sea Notes will play from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Elks Lodge, 155 NE Ernst St., Oak Harbor. $10. SUGAR: A CABARET: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16-18, at The Underground Nightclub, 211 Chestnut St., Bellingham. $15-$20, VIP for $50. brownpapertickets.com. ”MY FAIR LADY”: The classic musical will be staged at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, until Oct. 26, at the Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. acttheatre.com. ”THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE”: The Tony Award-winning comedy will be on stage from Oct. 25-Nov. 17 at the Village Theatre, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. $55-$70. villagetheatre. org. HOW COMIC BOOKS AND THE REAL WORLD SHAPE EACH OTHER: The presentation featuring journalist and comics-studies educator T. Andrew Wahl will take place at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Marysville Library, 6120 Grove St., Marysville. HISTORY OF WHIDBEY ISLAND: William Stein will speak on the history of Whidbey Island at the Daughters of the American Revolution meeting at noon Monday, Oct. 14, at the Farming Square Development, 465 Garden Lane, Burlington.
All things sausage in Everett By Skagit Valley
MICROCHIP CLINIC: The Camano Animal Shelter Association will host a free microchip clinic from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at the shelter, 198 N Can Ku Road, Camano.
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EVERETT — The smell of sausage will be in the air this weekend for the return of the Everett Sausage Fest. Kicking off at noon Friday, Sept. 27, the fun doesn’t stop until 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, with plenty of activities for the whole family at Our Lady of Perpetual Help grounds, 2619 Cedar St. There will live music, food and craft vendors, a Bavarian Dinner Haus and Beer Garden and so much more. MOUNT RAINIER VOLCANO: Gene Kiver, geology emeritus professor at Eastern Washington University, will share knowledge about Mount Rainier at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, at Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. TRAVELOGUE: GRANITE, GRAPHITE AND GRAVEL: Gretchen Leggitt will share photos and stories from her multisport bike adventures around the world at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, at the Whatcom Museum, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham. $5. RACE IN AMERICA: Author and professor Clyde Ford will lead a discussion on race in modern-day America at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, at Burlington Public Library, 820 E. Washington Ave., Burlington. WHAT ICE SHEETS HATE: Robert Bindschadler will discuss the
4 and 11, and Saturdays, Oct. 5 and 12. teaandtour.com.
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For the kids, there are classic prize-winning games like football toss rapid changes in Earth’s ice sheets from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, at Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th At., Anacortes. FILM SCREENING: A free screening of “The Hate U Give” will take place at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. The movie is based on the 2019 Skagit Reads book selection. AUDUBON AT THE MUSEUM: Join experts from the North Cascade Audubon Society to learn about migration, conservation, birds in peril and the importance of studying birds, at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, at the Whatcom Museum, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham. Included with museum admission ($5-$10). CAMPTOBERFEST: Beer, cider, brats, music, git baskets, door prizes and more are in store
and fishing, as well as carnival rides from Davis Amusements. for Camp Kirby’s annual Oktoberfest part at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at Camp Kirby, 4734 Samish Point Road, Bow. Suggested donation $20. campkirby. org. FILM SERIES: Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes, is screening a science fiction movie at 7 p.m. every Friday in October. Free.
HORSEKEEPING FARM TOUR: Tour a farm whose owner has developed a clean and efficient facility for her horses in the wintertime from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 5. Snohomish Conservation District farm planners will be on hand to teach about composting manure, building mud-free paddocks, preventing horse boredom and preventing winter hoof issues. RSVP with Kathryn at 425-377-7024 for the address. FALL FRUIT FESTIVAL: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, Cloud Mountain Farm Center, 6906 Goodwin Road, Everson.
BIER ON THE PIER: 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, and noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, Port of Anacortes Event Center, 100 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. $7-$50. anacortes.org/bier-onthe-pier.
MODEL TRAIN SHOW: The 35th annual Lynden Lions Club Model Train Show will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds, 1775 Front St., Lynden.
HARVEST TEA: Celebrate autumn with English tea, scones, soups, tea sandwiches and more at Willowbrook Manor, 27420 Minkler Road, Sedro-Woolley. Tea times are by reservation only between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Fridays, Oct.
MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL: The work from the 10 finalists for the Manhattan Short Film Festival will be screened at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. $8-$11.
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OUT AND ABOUT SPIRIT OF HOPE FUNDRAISER: Raise money for Community Action of Skagit County and celebrate its 40th anniversary at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at the Swinomish Casino & Resort, 1288 Casino Drive, Anacortes. $40, includes drink and dinner. communityactionskagit.org.
Fruit Garden, 16650 Highway 536, Mount Vernon.
MODEL RAILROAD OPEN HOUSE: The Whatcom Skagit Model Railroad Club will host an open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at 1469 Silver Run Lane, Alger, off Old Highway 99. $3 suggested donation.
SKAGIT HOUSING SUMMIT: 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount my360tix. com/events.
APPLE AND PEAR HARVEST: Sample apples and pears and learn about pruning and cider from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at the WWFRF
HISTORIC PICKETT HOUSE MUSEUM: Tour the historic home of Captain Pickett, built in 1856, from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, at 910 Bancroft St., Bellingham. Free admission, donations accepted.
SCARIN’ UP A CURE: Relay for Life of Skagit County will host a family-friendly Halloween party from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at Fredonia Grange, 1225 McFarland Road, Mount Vernon. $5. NORDIC FAIR: Enjoy
Oktoberfest in downtown Bellingham By Skagit Valley Herald staff
BELLINGHAM — In a city with over a dozen craft breweries, it should come as no surprise that Oktoberfest takes over a downtown square. This year’s celebration will take place from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at Depot Market Square, 1100 Railroad Ave. Tickets are between $25-$30 and each attendee is given five tasting tickets and a special Oktoberfest 2019 tasting cup. Not into beer as much as the rest of the Pacific Northwest seems to be? Don’t worry, this event offers both cider and wine. Scandinavian baked goods, vendors, food, crafts, art, history and more from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at Stillaguamish Grange, 6521 Pioneer Highway, Stanwood.
In addition to celebrating Bavarian culture and tradition, the event supports the Volunteer Center of Whatcom County — an organization that connects volunteers with the right organization for them. This is a 21-plus event.
CAMP KOREY FALL FESTIVAL: Join Camp Korey and community partners for a free day at camp with pumpkins, arts and crafts and more from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at Camp Korey
Campground, 24880 Brotherhood Road, Mount Vernon. RSVP: campkorey.org/fallfestival. MURDER MYSTERY EVENING: Listen to the true tales of murder and
mayhem in Whatcom and Skagit counties during the early 20th century at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Concrete Theatre, 45920 Main St., Concrete. $12. Light dinner served at 6 p.m. for $20, including presentation. HAUNTED FORT CASEY: 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25-26, Fort Casey State Park, 1280 Engle Road, Coupeville. All ages. Kid zone, bouncy house and candy. $10. whidbeyplayhouse.com. MOM AND SON GAME NIGHT: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, Burlington Parks and Recreation, 900 E. Fairhaven Ave., Burlington. $22 per pair, $6 each additional son. Indoor games, activities and dodgeball. 360-755-9649.
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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area September 26 - October 3 Thursday.26
COMEDY IMPROV EVOLUTION: 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. 360-733-8855 or theupfront.com.
MUSIC LED ZEPAGAIN: A TRIBUTE TO LED ZEPPELIN: 7:30 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. 360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.
Sunday.29 MUSIC MUSIC IN MOTION: 3 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. 360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.
THEATER ”AND THEN THERE WERE NONE”: 7:30 p.m., Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St., Bellingham. $8-$16. bellinghamtheatreguild.com.
THEATER ”TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE”: 2 p.m., Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. $10-$14. theclaire. org.
”ON APPROVAL”: 7:30 p.m., Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. $10-$14. theclaire.org. NEW WORKS: “GODLIKE,” BY ROSALIND REYNOLDS: 7:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. $6-$12. 360-3053524 or sylviacenterforthearts. org. COMEDY THE GBU: 7:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. 360-733-8855 or theupfront.com.
Friday.27 THEATER ”AND THEN THERE WERE NONE”: 7:30 p.m., Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St., Bellingham. $8-$16. bellinghamtheatreguild.com.
”TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE”: 7:30 p.m., Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. $10-$14. theclaire. org. ”MY FAIR LADY”: 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360293-6829 or acttheatre.com.
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”MY FAIR LADY” 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.
NEW WORKS: “GODLIKE,” BY ROSALIND REYNOLDS: 7:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. $6-$12. 360-3053524 or sylviacenterforthearts. org. COMEDY IMPROV EVOLUTION: 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. 360-733-8855 or theupfront.com.
Saturday.28 MUSIC CHRISTINE TASSAN ET LES IMPOSTEURES: 7 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. 360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com. THEATER ”AND THEN THERE WERE NONE”: 2 p.m., Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St., Bellingham. $8-$16. bellinghamtheatreguild.com.
”TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE”: 7:30 p.m., Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. $10-$14. theclaire. org.
”ON APPROVAL”: 2 p.m., Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. $10-$14. theclaire.org. ”MY FAIR LADY”: 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360293-6829 or acttheatre.com. NEW WORKS: “GODLIKE,” BY ROSALIND REYNOLDS: 7:30 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. $6-$12. 360-3053524 or sylviacenterforthearts. org.
MUSIC MILES BLACK WITH KEVIN WOODS: 7 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts, 205 Prospect St., Bellingham. $15-$20. 360-305-3524 or sylviacenterforthearts.org.
Thursday.3 COMEDY THE GBU: 7:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. 360-733-8855 or theupfront.com. THEATER ”TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE”: 7:30 p.m., Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. $10-$14. theclaire. org.
”MY FAIR LADY”: 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $20. 360293-6829 or acttheatre.com. ”LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS”: 7:30 p.m., Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. $12$18. 360-296-1753 or bellinghamtheatreworks.org.
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TUNING UP Playing at area venues September 26 - October 5 Thursday.26 TRISH HATLEY & HANS AND JOHN ANDERSON: 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com. SOCCER MOMMY, ROSIE TUCKER: 9 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. 360-746-8733 or wildbuffalo.net.
Friday.27 SOUTHERN COMFORT: 6:30 p.m., Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, 2120 Market St., Mount Vernon. Members and signed-in guests only. 360-848-8882. STRONG SUN MOON: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com. MIDLIFE CRISIS AND THE ALIMONY HORNS: 9 p.m., Winner’s Lounge, The Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877275-2448 or theskagit. com.
Saturday.28 MARKET STREET DIXIELAND JASS BAND: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.
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TRISH HATLEY With Hans and John Anderson: 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.
LAZULI SHOALS & BROTHER JOHN AND THE SURROGATES: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. 360-4453000 or conwaymuse. com. MIDLIFE CRISIS AND THE ALIMONY HORNS: 9 p.m., Winner’s Lounge, The Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877275-2448 or theskagit. com. BLUES UNION: 8:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360-766-6266 or theoldedison.com. HARVEY CREEK BAND: 9 p.m., Loco Billy’s, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. 425737-5144, 360-629-6500 or locobillys.com.
DESOLATION SOUND: 9:30 p.m., Brown Lantern Ale House, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360293-2544 or brownlantern.com.
Sunday.29 BOW DIDDLERS: 5:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360-766-6266 or theoldedison.com.
Friday.4 NATHANIEL TALBOT: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. 360-4453000 or conwaymuse. com. BILL MATTOCKS: 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720 or anacortesrockfish.com.
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HARVEY CREEK BAND 9 p.m., Loco Billy’s, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. 425-737-5144, 360-629-6500 or locobillys.com.
SWEET LOU’S SOUR MASH: 9 p.m., Brown Lantern Ale House, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-293-2544 or brownlantern.com.
RANDY NORRIS & JEFF NICELY: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.
ME AND MAE: 9 p.m., Loco Billy’s, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. 425-7375144, 360-629-6500 or locobillys.com.
SURROUND SOUND BAND: 9 p.m., Winner’s Lounge, The Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.
JAZZ FOREST WITH DOUG WEBB, A’TOWN BIG BAND: 7 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.
SURROUND SOUND BAND: 9 p.m., Winner’s Lounge, The Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.
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GROOVEBOT: 8:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360-766-6266 or theoldedison.com.
CASCADIA GROOVE: 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.
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ART
CALL TO ARTISTS: The City of Anacortes is looking for entries for the third annual eight-month outdoor sculpture exhibition. Sculptures must withstand outdoor conditions. anacorteswa.gov.
ART CLASSES
AT MONA: The Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St., La Conner, is offering the following art classes. museumofnwart. org. n Watercolor Class: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. n Intro to Flatbed Scanners as Cameras: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. n Art Therapy: Draw a Line: 1:30 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. $30.50. Ages 13-plus. . n My Parents and Me Painting: For parents and children (ages 3-9), 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 and Nov. 16, and 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14. $25 per class. n Make Your Mark: Creative Mark Making: 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. $45. Ages 13-plus. RSVP at the museum website. MONOTYPE WORKSHOP: Artist Kris Ekstrand will teach the basics of monotype in her studio, 5718 Gilkey Ave., Edison, for adults new to printmaking and looking to explore the medium, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Oct. 18-20. $325, includes all supplies and materials. kris.ekstrand@gmail.com or 360-708-6626. THE GOOD STUFF ARTS GALLERY: 604 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-755-3152. n Mixed Media: Birds & Flowers: Saturday, Oct.
26. $90, many supplies provided. n Collage and Layering: Combine paper, found materials and paint on Nov. 16. Supplies provided in fee. $135. GAIL HARKER CENTER: Gail Harker Center for Creative Arts offers a variety of art classes and workshops for artists of every level at 503 Morris St., La Conner. Online courses are also available. For information and a complete schedule: 360466-0110 or gailcreativestudies.com.
AUDITIONS
”ELF JR. THE MUSICAL”: Children and adults are invited to audition for Whidbey Playhouse’s production of “Elf Jr. the Musical.” Adults audition from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. by appointment only and children audition at 2:30 p.m., no appointment necessary, on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28-29. Email media@whidbeyplayhouse.com to schedule. DIRECTORS WANTED: Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor, is looking for experienced directors who are interested in creating theater for the 2020-21 season as well as an offseason production. Submit a director’s application and play submission packet to the playhouse by Oct. 16.
BOOKS
SILENT BOOK CLUB: Share a book you have read and silently read another at 4 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at Pelican Bay Books, 520 Commercial Ave., Anacortes.
DANCE
BEGINNING LINE DANCING: 7 to 8 p.m.
Whidbey Island Cider Festival
WHIDBEY ISLAND CIDER FESTIVAL
By Skagit Valley Herald staff
COUPEVILLE — Sure, there’s an Oktoberfest celebration every weekend this time of year, but where are all the cider festivals? Whidbey Island, that’s where. The Whidbey Island Cider Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Pacific Rim Institute, 180 Parker Road. Entry is free, but cider tasting tickets can be purchased for $25 and include eight tasting tokens, a commemorative glass and access to the Cider Store where take-home bottles of cider can be purchased. The festival is open to all ages (with face painting available for kids), but the tasting area is limited to those 21 and older with tickets. No dogs allowed. 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 360-7559649.
from 1-3:30 p.m. Mondays at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon. Public welcome. Information: Kenneth Kossman (360-336-3682) or the center (360-416-1585). $7 per person.
FOLK DANCING: Skagit-Anacortes Folk Dancers meet Tuesdays at Bay View Civic Hall, 12615 C St., Bay View. Learn to folk dance to a variety of international music. 7 to 9:30 p.m. First session free, $5 thereafter. No partners needed. Gary or Ginny, 360-766-6866.
MUSIC
THURSDAY DANCING: Dance to The Skippers or Good Vibrations
SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL: Harmony Northwest Chorus, a women’s a cappella group singing four-part harmony barbershop style, welcomes all voice parts ages 15 and up. Meets from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon. Contact Carol Ward: 425-232-9171 or contact@
harmonynorthwest.org. SCOTTISH MUSIC SESSIONS: Musicians from around the valley meet at 3 p.m. the first Sunday of each month at Littlefield Celtic Center, 1124 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon. The jam session generally focuses on Scottish music. UKULELE FUN & SONG CIRCLE: 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland St. Free. Beginners welcome and loaner ukuleles available. Song sheets provided. 206-790-4862 or yogaheartspace0@gmail. com. BARBERSHOP HARMONY: Join the An-O-Chords, a fourpart barbershop harmony group that meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Bethany Covenant Church, 1318 18th St., Mount Vernon. No experience necessary, no auditions required. Learn by rote, you don’t have to read music. All ages welcome. anochords. org. 360-679-7473. TIME FOR FIDDLERS: The Washington Old Time Fiddlers play at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Friday of each month at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland St. Free; donations accepted. 360-630-1156. SHELTER BAY CHORUS: Rehearsals on Thursdays at the Shelter Bay Clubhouse, 1000 Shoshone Drive, La Conner. New members welcome. 360-223-3230. ANACORTES OPEN MIC: 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Brown Lantern Ale House, 412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-293-2544.
OPEN MIC: Jam Night, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Thursdays, Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360-445-4733.
RECREATION
FALL WORKOUT PROGRAMS: Encore Fitness offers a variety of classes held at Concrete Theatre, 45920 Main St., Concrete. $5 per class, pay as you go. First class is free. 360-4668754. n Cross Training: 5:30 p.m. Mondays. n Pump Plus: 7 a.m. Tuesdays. n PiYo with Melissa: 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays. n A Walk in the Park: 11 a.m. Wednesdays. n Zumba Gold: 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Free. n Val’s InterVals: 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays. BURLINGTON PARKS AND RECREATION: The Burlington Parks and Recreation Department hosts a variety of one- and multiple-day sports and recreation classes. Prices vary. 360-755-9649 or burlingtonwa.gov/parksandrec. n Family and Friends with Kids Tree Climbing: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6. Learn to climb old growth trees at Deception Pass State Park, transportation provided. Ages 7 and older. $90. n Capture Awesome Images with your DSLR Camera-Beginners: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7. Ages 12 and older. $40 per class. n Tree Climbing for the Active Senior: noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. Seniors ages 55 and older can learn how to climb a tree, or for an additional $80 have a tree elevator set up to pull them to the top of a 200-foot old growth tree. $90.
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HOT TICKETS BEYOND CREATION, FALLUJAH, ARKAIK: Sept. 30, Club Sur, Seattle. 206-6074929 or seattleclubsur.com. ELAINE ELIAS: Oct. 1-2, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley. com. LANA DEL REY: Oct. 2, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com. BILLY COBHAM’S CROSSWINDS PROJECT: Oct. 3-6, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley. com. ”AUSTEN’S PRIDE”: Oct. 4-27, 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. 206-625-1900 or 5thavenue.org. NF: Oct. 5, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. THE ALCHEMY TOUR: Oct. 5, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. JONTAVIOUS WILLIS: Oct. 7, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley,
Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com. LOGIC: Oct. 8, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. JIMMY WEBB: Oct. 8-9, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley. com. PETER FRAMPTON: Oct. 9, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. MANHATTAN TRANSFER: Oct. 10-13, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com. JONAS BROTHERS: Oct. 12, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or livenation. com. CHRISTIAN SANDS: Oct. 15-16, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com. BUSH, LIVE: Oct. 16, Accesso Showare Center, Kent. 866973-9613 or livenation.com. THE WHO, LIAM GALLA-
ALYSSE GAFKJEN
THE BLACK KEYS Nov. 23, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or livenation. com. GHER: Oct. 19, T-Mobile Park, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. GLORIA TREVI: Oct. 19, Accesso Showare Center, Kent. 866-973-9613 or livenation.com. HOZIER: Oct. 19, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800-7453000 or livenation.com.
SARA BAREILLES: Oct. 22, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com. JON PARDI: Oct. 24, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. DRI: Oct. 26, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-262-0482 or elcorazonseattle.com.
ALESSIA CARA: Nov. 5, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com. PHILIP BAILEY: Nov. 7-10, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley. com. FOGHAT: Nov. 9, Rivers Run Event Center, Angel Of The Winds Casino Resort, Arlington. 360-474-9740 or angelofthewinds.com. YOUNG THUG, MACHINE GUN KELLY: Nov. 10, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800-7453000 or livenation.com. DEATH ANGEL, EXMORTUS, HELLFIRE: Nov. 16, Club Sur, Seattle. 206-6074929 or seattleclubsur.com. NILE: Nov. 21, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-262-0482 or elcorazonseattle.com. THE BLACK KEYS: Nov. 23, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800745-3000 or livenation.com. TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA: Nov. 24, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-
3000 or livenation.com. ”SHREK THE MUSICAL”: Nov. 26-Dec. 29, 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. 206-6251900 or 5thavenue.org. SCHOOLBOY Q: Dec. 1, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com. MIKE STERN JEFF LORBER FUSION WITH DAVE WECKL, JIMMY HASLIP: Dec. 3-4, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com. THE CHAINSMOKERS: Dec. 3, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. AVERAGE WHITE BAND: Dec. 11-15, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com. TREVOR NOAH: Dec. 13, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800745-3000 or livenation.com. BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA: Dec. 13-14, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.
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TRAVEL
FA M I LY T R AV E L FI V E
Waterfront offers plenty of fun for family By LYNN O’ROURKE HAYES FamilyTravel.com
Discover a new waterfront where your family can enjoy fresh air, tasty food and each other’s good company. Here are five places to consider: 1. MONTAUK, N.Y. Head to the end of Long Island, just beyond the famed Hamptons, for a relaxed experience in a beachy enclave where fishermen, surfers, urban hipsters and families easily mix in the salty air. Stroll along the docks to witness (and later sample) the arrival of the day’s fresh catch, as tony yachts and the occasional sightseeing boat, spouting the area’s seafaring history, inch into the harbor. Stay at the historic Gurney’s Star Island Resort & Marina, where all things nautical will serve as your holiday backdrop. A children’s playground, stand-up paddle boards, kayaks and fishing expeditions provide plenty of opportunity for fun. Head to the wide stretch of Atlantic Ocean beach a few miles away where you can watch surfers take on the world-famous wave action. Stop in to the Sloppy Tuna’s roof-top deck, just steps from the sand, for a beverage, a lobster roll and one of the best views around. discoverlongisland.com; gurneysresorts.com 2. GRAND MARAIS, MINN. Located on the shores of Lake Superior, this friendly, harborside village blends an artistic, creative vibe with an adventurous spirit. Home to nationally renowned artist schools and galleries, Grand Marais also serves as the gateway to the Gunflint Trail National Scenic Byway and
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, Porter, Ind.
the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Hike Pincushion Mountain, set sail on Superior or bike along the shoreline. Plan a side trip down the historic Gunflint Trail where you’ll have the option to paddle across glacier-carved lakes, hike through ancient forests, fish for Walleye and sample Northwoods hospitality. gunflint.com; visitcookcounty.com; onlyinmn.com 3. INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE, PORTER, IND. Geocaching is a favorite activity of families who choose to explore this 15,000-acre Midwestern lakeshore. Be on the lookout for the rare Karner blue butterfly. Climb over dunes, along rivers and through wetlands as you choose from 50 miles of meandering trails where 1,100 native plants flourish. Take the Succession trail to the top of a
dune for a view of the Chicago skyline. Kayak via the Lake Michigan Water Trail or claim your spot along the 15-mile stretch of sandy beach. nps.gov/indu 4. BALTIMORE’S INNER HARBOR, BALTIMORE Decades ago, this spirited Maryland city bolstered a movement to transform industrial waterfronts into tourist meccas where restaurants, shops and appealing attractions would soon energize the local economy. Today, visitors flock to the Inner Harbor, which serves the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the U.S., bordered by the Susquehanna River on the north and the Atlantic Ocean on the south. Family travel plans often include a visit to the National Aquarium, kayaking, sailing, windsurfing and feasting on the region’s famous blue crabs, oysters and clams.
visitmaryland.org; baltimore.org; aqua.org 5. CHARLESTON, S.C. Founded in 1670, this Southern city and its scenic harbor provide an appealing blend of old and new. Cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages and stories of Civil War-era prominence beckon history lovers. Meanwhile, a burgeoning food scene, stunning beaches, nearby plantations, a top-notch aquarium and hip hotels nudge families to experience both. The Waterfront Park offers an ideal place to relax after an active day. As colorful sailboats and ocean-worthy ships slip in and out of the harbor, take note of nearby Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War rang out across the water. charlestoncvb.com – Lynn O’Rourke Hayes (www.LOHayes.com) is an author, family travel expert and enthusiastic explorer.
Local travel briefs OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: Skagit Guided Adventures offers a variety of tours daily in the Skagit Valley and surrounding areas. Reservations required: 360-474-7479. n Last Explore n’ Cruise to Vendovi Island Preserve, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28. Departs from Anacortes. Kid- and dog-friendly. Reservations required. n Hike n’ Cruise to Cypress Island, daily, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Departs from Skyline Marina, Anacortes. Kid- and dog-friendly. Reservations required SKAGIT SENIOR TOURS: Skagit Guided Adventures offers a variety of local nature and hiking day tours for seniors. Reservations required: 360-474-7479. WHATCOM SENIOR TOURS: Sign up by calling 360-733-4030, ext. 1015, or visiting the tour office at 315 Halleck St., Bellingham. OAK HARBOR DAY TRIPS: The Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St., offers day trips for members. For details, call the travel desk at 360-279-4587. STATE VISITOR CALL CENTER: The Washington Tourism Alliance’s ExperienceWA Call Center is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. 1-800-544-1800 or tourisminfo@watourismalliance.com. Staff members assist travelers who have questions, refer them to specific destination marketing organizations and other travel resources across the state for more detailed information, and take orders for the Washington State Visitors Guide. PASSPORT APPLICATIONS: Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes, accepts new passport applications and applications for passports that have been expired for more than five years by appointment from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Passport forms and information on fees and how to apply are available at travel.state.gov, or pick up an application and passport guide at the library. Burlington Municipal Court accepts passport applications from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 311 Cedar St., Suite A, Burlington. New and renewal forms are available. 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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NT Live: ‘Fleabag’ 7:30 P.M. THURSDAY, SEPT. 26 The award-winning one-woman show that inspired the BBC’s hit TV series “Fleabag” will be broadcast live from London’s West End. Written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge and directed by Vicky Jones, “Fleabag” is a rip-roaring look at some sort of woman living her sort of life. $18 adults, $16 seniors, $14 students and children. Lincoln members receive $2 off.
1 P.M. SUNDAY, SEPT. 29 Featuring a Tony Award-winning performance from host of the “The Late Late Show,” James Corden, the hilarious West End and Broadway hit returns to cinemas. Fired from his skiffle band, Francis
7:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 2 Roger Waters, co-founder, creative force and songwriter behind Pink Floyd, presents his highly anticipated film. Filmed in Amsterdam on the European leg of his 2017–18 tour, which saw Waters perform to over 2 million people worldwide, the film features songs from his legendary Pink Floyd albums (“The Dark Side of the Moon,” “The Wall,” “Animals,” “Wish You Were Here”) and from his last album, “Is This The Life We Really Want?” Not rated. $12 general, $10 members. Special screening, no passes. — The Lincoln Theatre is located at 712 S. First St., downtown Mount Vernon. lincolntheatre.org or 360-3368955.
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NT Live: ‘One Man, Two Guvnors’
Henshall becomes minder to Roscoe Crabbe, a small-time East End hood, now in Brighton to collect £6,000 from his fiancée’s dad. But Roscoe is really his sister Rachel posing as her own dead brother, who’s been killed by her boyfriend Stanley Stubbers. Holed up at The Cricketers’ Arms, the permanently ravenous Francis spots the chance of an extra meal ticket and takes a second job with one Stanley Stubbers, who is hiding from the police and waiting to be re-united with Rachel. To prevent discovery, Francis must keep his two guvnors apart. Simple. $18 adults, $16 seniors, $14 students and children. Lincoln members receive $2 off.
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7:30 P.M. FRIDAY-SATURDAY, SEPT. 27-28 5:30 P.M. SUNDAY, SEPT. 29 7:30 P.M. MONDAY, SEPT. 30 “Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice” is a musical biography of one of the most successful and versatile female singers of the 20th century — and one of the most successful recording artists of all time. At the height of unprecedented success, Ronstadt turned away from pop music to explore a variety of musical styles, from American standards to country to classical operetta before circling back to her family roots with traditional Mexican canciones. Today, Ronstadt has Parkinson’s disease and her singing voice has been silenced. But this biography tells Ronstadt’s story through her own words and music, and by such professional colleagues as Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne and Aaron Neville, among many others. Rated PG-13. $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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In nuanced ‘Judy,’ Zellweger shows off her singing chops By KATIE WALSH Tribune News Service
In the last moments of Rupert Goold’s “Judy,” Miss Garland herself (Renée Zellweger) tells (or perhaps implores) her audience: “You won’t forget me, promise me you won’t.” The film does make sure of that, preserving the iconic star in amber, though it’s not as the soft, golden-voiced teen we know so well. This is not Judy not in her prime, but Judy at one of her lowest points, at her most real and raw, and in a transformed and transfixing performance, Zellweger captures Judy as her flawed, vulnerable, sweet, charming, and deeply human self. Based on Peter Quilter’s stage play “The End of the Rainbow,” adapted by Tom Edge for the screen, “Judy” takes place during a run of shows in 1969 at London’s Talk of the Town dinner club. A destitute Judy Garland reluctantly takes the gig in hopes of earning enough money to regain custody of her children, Lorna (Bella Ramsey) and Joey, from her ex-husband Sid Luft (Rufus Sewell). During the contained period, the film unspools what makes the famous Garland tick. Yes, it is indeed the uppers, downers, booze, insomnia, anorexia and deep-rooted trauma inflicted by a childhood spent laboring under the watch of a controlling, verbally abusive Louis
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Renée Zellweger stars as Judy Garland in “Judy.”
B. Mayer. But what we learn is Judy is driven equally by her desires as she is by her demons. All she wants is to be loved. And every night, if she chooses, she can receive that love, in droves, from her audience. Zellweger embodies Garland’s brittleness, twitchy and strained, hardened by years of drugs and her rough upbringing of long work days and forced diet pills. Judy has crystallized, thin as glass, ready to shatter at any moment. She works because she must, and because she loves her children, but also because it’s all she’s ever known, to get up on stage and sing. It’s how she earns her living, her love, her existence. Goold’s film is unshowy, merely a platform for Zellweger’s virtuosic performance. Goold is smart to simply give breathing room to Zell-
weger, and to the musical numbers, letting her stalk the stage in anger, glory and confusion without cutting away. Zellweger ably reminds us all that her ability to act while singing is unparalleled. And in “Judy,” she proves she may well be the best singing actor of her generation (lest we forgot “Chicago,” or her spunky performance of “Sugar High” in “Empire Records”). Her first performance at Talk of the Town is riveting. Zellweger never blinks (literally) as Judy switches into performance-mode like a woman possessed by her own talent, relying on sheer adrenaline, muscle memory and the uncut adoration of an audience. That’s her real addiction, the high she’s always chasing. Zellweger is a force of nature onstage, but she finds the softness and
sweetness in the fragile Judy, her wry humor and loving nature. We witness these moments in the hushed exclamation of “oh that’s good,” over a bite of cake she allows herself, out of politeness to her hosts, and in a shy invitation to dinner to a couple of fans waiting for her after her show, the only folks in London happy for her company. It’s a nuanced, complex, nakedly emotional performance that digs into the darkest psychology of one of our most beloved stars, and demands that, even in her lowest moments, we could never count Judy Garland out. The same goes for Renée Zellweger. – 1:58. Rated PG-13 for substance abuse, thematic content, some strong language, and smoking. HHH½ (out of four stars)
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“Rambo: Last Blood” — Some 37 years after “First Blood,” the fifth and (we hope) final chapter in the franchise finds Sylvester Stallone’s John Rambo in Mexico to rescue a friend’s granddaughter from sex traffickers. This is gruesomely sadistic and utterly repellent trash with no redeeming qualities other than its mercifully short running time. Action, R, 89 minutes. Zero stars “7 Days to Vegas” — A down-on-his-luck poker player named Duke (Vince Van Patten) bets he can walk the 280 miles from the San Fernando Valley to Las Vegas in just one week. Even if you don’t know a busted straight from a royal flush, this gambling romp works as a broad and funny comedy about some truly bent but hilarious characters. Comedy, no MPAA rating, 92 minutes. HHH “American Dreamer” — Dark and intense, this sometimes brutally violent slice of rotted life features a career-best dramatic performance by Jim Gaffigan as a sad-sack rideshare driver plotting to extort money from his drug-dealer client (Robbie Jones). Some audience members will be enthralled, while others might head for the exits. Crime thriller, R, 92 minutes. HHH½ “Ad Astra” — An astronaut (Brad Pitt) is sent on an interplanetary mission to dissuade his father (Tommy Lee Jones) from carrying out a mad plan that could destroy Earth. Admirably daring, bold and ambitious and sure to be polarizing, it’s one of the most beautiful films of the year, even when it makes little sense. Adventure drama, PG-13, 122 minutes. HHH½ “Between Two Ferns: The Movie” — A fake documentary tracks a fake Zach Galifianakis, the clueless version of himself who interviews celebrities on “Funny or Die,” as he hits the road in pursuit of more stars. It’s filled with hilarious alternate-universe moments, including an unlikely romantic triangle of sorts involving Galifianakis and a famous celebrity couple. Comedy, TV-MA, 82 minutes. HHH½ “Downton Abbey” — The movie sequel to the sophisticated TV soap opera, which finds both the upstairs and the downstairs ensembles preparing for a visit from the king and queen, is an extravagant dessert after a six-course meal. Absolutely unnecessary, but still a real treat. Drama, PG, 122 minutes. HHH “Haunt” — What if you and your friends entered a haunted attraction only to find yourselves trapped in a REAL house of horrors? That’s the clever premise of “Haunt,” a stylish and creative and quite grisly horror gem from the writers of “A Quiet Place.” Horror, R, 92 minutes. HHH½ “Hustlers” — A grounded and natural performance by Constance Wu, as a strip-club dancer working with her mentor (Jennifer Lopez) to fleece their wealthy clients, anchors this slick and sharp and sometimes laugh-out-loud funny crime story, based on real-life events. Crime comedy, R, 110 minutes. HHH½ “The Goldfinch” — The ambitious adaptation of Donna Tartt’s popular novel arrives as the very definition of a prestige project, with a cast including Nicole Kidman, Jeffrey Wright and Ansel Elgort. It aims for the fences again and again in the course of 149 minutes, but nearly every one of those mighty cuts is a swing and a miss. Drama, R, 149 minutes. HH
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MOVIES “Official Secrets” — Keira Knightley plays a real-life British intelligence specialist/ translator who was put on trial after going public with memos revealing a blackmail scheme by the U.S. government leading up to the invasion of Iraq. It’s difficult to become immersed in a film in which far too many characters sound like they’re reciting talking points and not delivering authentic dialogue. Biography drama, R, 112 minutes. HH½ “Strange But True” — A young woman (Margaret Qualley) shows up at the family home of her high school sweetheart, killed five years earlier, and announces that, somehow, she’s carrying his baby. This stylish, lurid and engrossing noir mystery keeps us guessing on multiple fronts until a stunning reveal I certainly didn’t see coming. Thriller, PG-13, 96 minutes. HHH½ “Super Size Me 2: Holy Chicken” — Some 15 years after he ate nothing but McDonald’s food in “Super Size Me,” Morgan Spurlock examines the chicken industry in an informative and eye-opening documentary delivered in a largely whimsical wrapper. Documentary, PG-13, 93 minutes. HHH “It Chapter Two” — The
kids of the Losers’ Club reunite 27 years after the nightmare of the first film and again are haunted by the supernatural clown Pennywise. Maybe because they’re adults now, the impact is relatively muted, but still, this is a solid, extremely well-crafted, great-looking and occasionally quite chilling film. Horror, R, 169 minutes. HHH “The Fanatic” — It’s certainly intriguing to see John Travolta, a star for decades, playing a movie geek whose obsession with his favorite action/horror actor grows ever darker. Strange and implausible, this drifts into the category of campy oddity. Thriller, R, 88 minutes. HH “Don’t Let Go” — A police detective (David Oyelowo, fierce and focused) gets a call from his teenage niece (Storm Reid), which is weird because she had been murdered a few days earlier. After a crackling start, it becomes one of those movies where you laugh even when you’re not supposed to laugh, because come ON. Sci-fi thriller, R, 107 minutes. HH “Brittany Runs a Marathon” — This comedy about a sedentary New Yorker (Jillian Bell, terrific) putting on her sneakers to get into shape has some refreshingly
sharp edges and occasionally charts a relatively unorthodox course for such a comfort food-type movie. Comedy, R, 103 minutes. HHH “The Peanut Butter Falcon” — Shia LaBeouf and Zack Gottsagen, an actor with Down syndrome, star in this generally warmhearted and sweet-natured take on “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” a sun-dappled fable punctured with intermittent harsh realities. Adventure, PG-13, 93 minutes. HHH “After the Wedding” — A wealthy exec (Julianne Moore) has ulterior motives in inviting an orphanage worker (Michelle Williams) to New York to discuss a grant. It’s a morose and slow-paced and off-putting drama, in which even the joyous moments seem brittle and draped in melancholy. Drama, PG-13, 112 minutes. HH “Ready or Not” — In a warped and audacious and absolutely ridiculous slapstick gorefest, Samara Weaving plays a bride forced to battle her groom’s family in a homicidal wedding-night game of hide and seek. It’s like “Crazy Rich Asians,” only much, much crazier. Horror, R, 95 minutes. HHH½ “Where’d You Go, Bernadette” — This take on
the novel by Maria Semple, directed by the great Richard Linklater and starring Cate Blanchett as a stay-at-home mom who despises almost everyone, is one of the year’s major disappointments. The attempts at broad comedy are hit-and-miss at best, and the social satire offers no new food for thought. Comedy, PG-13, 104 minutes. HH “The Nightingale” — The director of the brilliant “The Babadook” follows up with the horrific but also gripping and masterfully filmed story of an Irish woman in Australia hunting down the sadistic British officer who killed her husband and child. We’re shaken by what we’ve seen but also greatly admire her courage and resilience. Drama, R, 136 minutes. HHH½ “Blinded by the Light” — Viveik Kalra delivers a winning performance as a
At area theaters CONCRETE THEATER Sept. 27-29 Overcomer (PG): Friday: 7:30 p.m.; Saturday: 5 and 8 p.m.; Sunday: 5 p.m. 360-941-0403 BLUE FOX DRIVE-IN Oak Harbor Sept. 27-29 Abominable (PG) and Ad Astra (PG-13): First movie starts at approximately 7:20 p.m. 360-675-5667
British high school student of Pakistani descent who finds salvation in the music of Bruce Springsteen. Its shifting tones are corny at times, but it’s easy to forgive the bumpy moments in favor of enjoying the old-fashioned, inspirational, coming-of-age tale. Comedy drama, PG-13, 114 minutes. HHH “Good Boys” — Yes, this is
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a raunchy, edgy, hard-R comedy about a trio of 12-yearold boys who drop the f-bomb every other sentence and get involved in all sorts of predicaments featuring sex toys and beer and molly, but even the most hardcore jokes have a good-natured and even sweet larger context. Comedy, R, 90 minutes. HHH
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BC WORLD MUSIC COLLECTIVE Saturday, October 12 7:30pm
World Music supergroup, The BC World Music Collective, is a collaboration of musicians from around the world including Cuba, Brazil, France, Chili, Mexico, First Nations, Zimbabwe, England, and Canada.
Led Zepagain at Mount Baker Theatre By Skagit Valley Herald staff
BELLINGHAM — If you’ve ever kicked yourself for never making it to a Led Zeppelin concert while you had the chance, this is the show for you. Tribute band Led Zepagain will play at 7:30 p.m. today, Sept. 26, at the Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St. Tickets are $47, available at the door or online at mountbakertheatre,com. The band is made up of vocalist Swan Montgomery as Robert Plant, guitarist Anthony David Thymiakos as Jimmy
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