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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK ”ALADDIN”: The wicked Jafar (Marwan Kenzari) is looking for an easy way to become sultan, and he needs help from thief Aladdin (Mena Massoud) to steal a magic lamp from a cave. Things go bad, and it is Aladdin who ends up getting three wishes from the Genie (Will Smith) and uses one wish to become a prince so he can impress the sultan’s daughter (Naomi Scott). Their romance and Jafar’s evil deeds play out against the backdrop of the Oscar-winning score by Alan Menken with the memorable songs of “Friend Like Me” and “A Whole New World,” and a fictional Middle Eastern city created by production designer Gemma Jackson. Scott is by far the strongest casting outside Smith. She brings both a royal demeanor and a spunkiness to her performance that makes Jasmine a strong and independent character. The new tune of “Speechless” from Menken, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul is delivered with such power and grace it is destined to be both an anthem and a potential Oscar nominee. ALSO NEW ON DVD AND BLU-RAY SEPT. 10 “JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 3 — PARABELLUM”: John Wick (Keanu Reeves) has a $14 million price tag on his head after he kills a member of the High Table. “ANNA”: Striking beauty Anna Poliatova is also of the world’s most feared government assassins. “ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME: IN CONCERT”: Includes more than 160 performances, collaborations and induction
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Naomi Scott (left) and Mena Massoud in “Aladdin,” out this week on DVD.
speeches covering ceremonies from 2010-2017. “MAYDAY”: Normal flight from Los Angeles to London turns into a terror-filled experience. “THIS IS US: SEASON 3”: NBC series continues to tell the heartwarming and heartbreaking stories of the Pearson family. “HAWAII FIVE-0: THE NINTH SEASON”: Contemporary take on the classic TV series about an elite federalized task force in Hawaii. “SCARS OF DRACULA”: Christopher Lee returns to the role of the blood-drinking count in this 1970 feature. “SEAL TEAM: SEASON 2”: Military TV drama that follows the professional and personal lives of the most elite unit of Navy SEALs. “THE ALIENIST”: Dr.
Laszlo Kreizler (Daniel Brühl) uses new methods to hunt down a ritualistic killer murdering young boys. “THE THIRD WIFE”: A 14-year-old becomes the third wife of wealthy landowner in 19th century rural Vietnam. “SUPERNATURAL: The Complete Fourteenth Season”: Among the adventures for Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) in this season is having to deal with an alternative world. “THE DEAD DON’T DIE”: Quiet town finds itself under attack from the undead. Bill Murray and Adam Driver star. “ADVENTURES OF DALL & SPANKY”: Jack Russell terrier and a rescued miniature horse become close friends.
“ECHO IN THE CANYON”: A look at how the Laurel Canyon music scene in Los Angeles influenced performers all the way to London. “THE MAD ADVENTURES OF ‘RABBI’ JACOB”: Louis de Funès stars in the 1973 French farce. BEING RELEASED ON DIGITAL HD SEPT. 10 “YESTERDAY”: Struggling musician wakes after an accident to find the world has forgotten the Beatles. Will be available on DVD and Blu-ray Sept. 24. “THE PARTING GLASS”: Family goes on a journey to find some peace after a suicide. Ed Asner stars. — Rick Bentley, Tribune News Service
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Annual salmon festival set for Saturday By BRANDON STONE @Brandon_SVH
Mount Vernon will be host this weekend to a celebration of the Skagit River, with the Skagit River Salmon Festival. The festival, now in its eighth year, is dedicated to preservation and stewardship of the Skagit River watershed. Kevin Tate, president of the festival’s board of directors, said 30 environmental agencies and advocacy groups will set
up booths to educate those attending on the how they can help sustain the river. “It’s about getting people to think more about their actions and how they affect the watershed,” he said. From drinking water,
to agriculture, to fishing to its cultural significance to native tribes, the Skagit River touches the lives of just about everyone in the county, Tate said. In terms of entertainment, he said the festival will host live music and
demonstrations from the Sardis Raptor Center, the latter of which will give people a chance to learn about how birds of prey interact with the ecosystem. This year, the Samish Indian Nation will sponsor
a booth showcasing a handful of local woodcarvers, letting attendees talk to the artists as they work, Tate said. The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Edgewater Park in Mount Vernon.
Admission is $5 for adults and free for children. — Reporter Brandon Stone: bstone@skagitpublishing.com, 360-416-2112, Twitter: @Brandon_SVH
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ART
ED BEREAL: Six decades of work from Bellingham-based artist Ed Bereal is in an exhibit titled “Wanted: Ed Bereal for Disturbing the Peace” at the Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher Building, 250 Flora St., Bellingham, until Jan. 5. A curator’s tour is at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7. ENCAUSTIC PAINTINGS: Scott Milo Gallery features new, boldly colored encaustic paintings by Orcas Island artist Marilee Holm from Sept. 6-Oct. 1 at the gallery, 420 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Artist reception from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6. FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK: The Anacortes First Friday Art Walk is from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, throughout local businesses and galleries in downtown Anacortes. DIANNA SHYNE: Northwest artist and teacher Dianna Shyne is the featured artist for September at The Good Stuff Arts Gallery, 604 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. DRIE CHAPEK: SOUL JUICE: Drie Chapek is the solo featured artist at i.e. gallery, 5800 Cains Court, Edison, for the month of September. An opening reception is from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, followed by an artist talk. BEER + GLASS: Join the folks at Pilchuck Glass School for a beer and a tour of the facility from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at the school, 1201 316th St.
NW, Stanwood. SHACK-TOBERFEST: Attend a glass pumpkin festival Sept. 12-22 at Schack Art Center, 2921 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Free. TOM CRESTODINA ... A CLOSER LOOK: Salmon fisherman, marine engineer and artist Tom Crestodina is featured through September at Fourth Corner Frames & Gallery, 311 W Holly St., Bellingham. Opening reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6. GAIL HARKER ART CENTER GRAND OPENING: Join the Gail Harker Center for Creative Arts at its brand new venue, 503 Morris St., La Conner, on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 1314. There will be an exhibition of embroidered art and gold work. RANDE COOK: Local native artist Rande Cook has a new exhibition featured at Arctic Raven Gallery, 130 First St., Friday Harbor, kicking off with a reception at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, and on display until Oct. 19. JEFF THOSTENSON: The abstract paintings of late artist Jeff Thostenson are in the reading room of the Mount Vernon City Library, 315 Snoqualmie St., throughout September.
MUSIC
THE HEART OF ANACORTES: Several summer concerts are set for the Heart of Anacortes, at the corner of 4th Street and O Avenue, Anacortes. Performances are 6-8 p.m. unless oth-
MS Bike Ride — Big participation, huge dividends
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This weekend, over 1,500 cyclists will be biking through Northern Washington for a good cause. The journey is anticipated to raise over $1.7 million for those living with multiple sclerosis. Ranking as one of the top 20 Bike MS events in the country, Bike MS: Deception Pass Classic will cover up to 172 miles over Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 7-8. There are multiple routes, depending on how far cyclists wish to travel each day, but generally the journey starts at the Skagit County Fairgrounds, goes through Skagit, Whatcom and Island counties and over the landmark Deception Pass Bridge before looping back to the fairgrounds each night. This is one of over 70 rides like it throughout the country. Nationwide, more than 80,000 people are expected to participate. To participate or volunteer, visit nationalmssociety.org. erwise noted. 360-2933515, heartofanacortes. com. n Sept. 8: 2 p.m.: Dmitri Matheny Group. GEORGE WINSTON: Celebrated pianist George Winston will be performing a concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $30-40. LE VENT DU NORD:
The award-winning band Le Vent du Nord is a leading force in Quebec’s progressive francophone folk movement and will be performing in concert at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at Littlefield Celtic Center, 1124 Cleveland Ave., Mount Vernon. $20-25. SEA NOTES BIG BAND: Dance and listen to 13-piece big band Sea Notes at 7:30 p.m. Satur-
day, Sept. 14, at the Elks Lodge, 155 NE Ernst St., Oak Harbor. $10, includes dance lesson from 6:30-7:30 p.m. MARGARET WILDER BAND: Singer, songwriter and musician Margaret Wilder will be joined by her talented band for a high-energy blues, funk and soul show at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, at the Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St., Marysville. $5. SKOOKUM ROCKS THE FARM: Folk/pop artist Marc Sciblia will play a benefit concert for Skookum Kids at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at Bellewood Acres, 6140 Guide Meridian, Lynden. $45. skookumrocksthefarm.brownpapertickets.com.
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”BROADWAY BOUND”: Watch the tale of two brothers trying to break into the comedy writing scene in the 1940s at the Whidbey Playhouse’s production of “Broadway Bound” by Neil Simon from Sept. 6-22. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. $1618. whidbeyplayhouse. com. ”MURDER AT THE MANOR”: The Anacortes Community Theatre presents an audience-interactive murder mystery two-act play with a different murderer at each performance and detectives chosen from the audience at “Murder at the Manor” at 7:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Sept. 13-15, and 2 p.m. Sun-
day, at the theatre, 1020 11th St., Anacortes. $10. acttheatre.com. PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL: The San Juan Community Theatre’s Playwrights Festival is at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 19-21 and 26-28, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22 and 29, at the Gubelman Theatre, 100 Second St. N, Friday Harbor. PANIC SQUAD IMPROV COMEDY: Watch improv comedy based on audience suggestion at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at Skagit Center, 1000 Fountain St., Burlington. There is also an silent auction. The night benefits Global Outreach’s mission team. $15-20.
LECTURES & TALKS
ARE SALMON DOOMED?: From climate change to pollution, take a deeper look at the lives of salmon in Washington as climatologist Nick Bond speaks on the state of salmon at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, at Central Skagit Sedro-Woolley Library, 802 Ball St. Free. WASHINGTON’S UNDISCOVERED FEMINISTS: In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of women’s sufferage, remember some of the unsung women of the Pacific Northwest as writer Mayumi Tsutakawa presents five women warriors in the arts and journalism at a free presentation from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St., La Conner.
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First Friday Art Walk in Anacortes By Skagit Valley Herald staff
Anacortes will be alive with art this Friday, Sept. 6. The First Friday Artwalk is from 6 to 9 p.m. throughout the downtown area. Every month, on the first Friday, many local shops open up their doors to showcase work by local artists. This month at least seven businesses are displaying art. All the participating businesses are located on Commercial Avenue, spanning from the Majestic Inn and Spa at 419 Commercial Ave., to Trinity Skate at 705 Commercial Ave. The Artwalk, free to all, is self-guided and paced. BURLINGTON’S BOUNTY: OUR FARMING HERITAGE: The Burlington Historical Society presents speakers Steve Sakuma and Lyle Wesen at the opening of the new historic exhibit “Burlington’s Bounty: Our Farming Heritage” from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Burlington Visitors Information Center, 520 E. Fairhaven Ave., Burlington. The exhibit will run for six months. THE DECLINE OF FREE PRESS: Kurt Dunbar, professor at Skagit Valley College, will address the Fidalgo Democrats on the decline of a free press at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, at the Anacortes Public Library. Following his talk will be a moderated discussion. HOW MENTAL HEALTH COMMITMENT COURT WORKS: Join NAMI Skagit for an evening with James Dolan, commissioner for the Mental Health Commitment Court, along with one of the prosecutors and a defense
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Work by Diana Shyne is featured at the Good Stuff Arts Gallery, 604 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Shyne will be demonstrating her technique during the art walk.
attorney, to learn more about the laws that come into play when someone is having a mental health crisis and may pose a danger to themselves or others at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the Burlington Public Library, 820 E. Washington Ave. WOMEN EMPOWERING WOMEN: Lisa Herb and Nancy Arnold-Hunting from the Alliance for International Women’s Rights present “Women Empowering Women” at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St. WRITING TO BECOME AN AUTHOR: Join Abbe Rolnick as she explains the qualities needed to write compelling stories at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Sumas Library, 451 W. Second St. STUCK IN THE MUD: Local author, historian and retired Stanwood teacher Penny Hutchinson Buse will discuss her book of Warm Beach and the surrounding
area at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Community Resource Center of Stanwood/Camano, 9612 271st St. NW, Stanwood.
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MARINE CENTER OPEN HOUSE: Western Washington University’s Shannon Point Marine Center will host a free open house from 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the center, 1900 Shannon Point Road, Anacortes. DNA PAINTER: Learn about a free tool that helps explain how DNA matches are related at the Skagit Valley Genealogical Society’s monthly meeting at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Burlington Public Library, 820 E. Washington Ave. TRAVELOGUE: NAMBIA: Lawrence Wong took a 23-day photographic guided trip to Nambia and Victoria Falls and will be sharing stories, photos and videos from his trip at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, at the Whatcom Museum, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham. $5 suggested donation.
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OUT AND ABOUT ”AM I CRAZY?”: Human trafficking survivor Mary Knight will present her 55-minute personal documentary “Am I Crazy? My Journey to Determine if my Memories Are True” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at New View Church, 808 272nd NW, Stanwood. AUDUBON AT THE MUSEUM: Join experts from the North Cascade Audubon Society in the John M. Edson Hall of Birds to learn about migration, conservation, birds in peril and the importance of studying birds at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at the Whatcom Museum, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham. Included with museum admission ($5-10). HOMEBUYERS CLASS: First-time homebuyers are invited to attend this free
informational class that covers the process and how to secure financing from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Keller Williams Realty, 425 Commercial St., Suite 200, Mount Vernon.
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WHATCOM FARM TOUR WEEKEND: Get the full farm-to-table experience and visit local farms during the Whatcom County Farm Tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 7-8. Guests can visit 13 farms in Whatcom County, each with educational activities and food to offer. Tour is self-guided and free, but $12 Farm Tour VIP badges are available to support the tour and get special offers on products. eatlocalfirst. org. Special events: n Camber Natural
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SKAGIT RIVER SALMON FEST: Enjoy a day filled with music, food, activities, beer and the return of the salmon to Skagit River at the Skagit River Salmon Festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Edgewater Park, 600 Behrens-Millet Road, Mount Vernon. $5, kids under 18 free. skagitriverfest.org. SENIOR DANCE: Heart to Heart Charity in Lyman is hosting a Senior Citizen Dance and fundraiser from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at 8334 W. Third St., Lyman. The dance is for those 50 and older. $10 per person, includes a raffle ticket, photo, coffee bar and music.
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Wine Tasting and Bites: 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at Camber, 221 W. Holly St., Bellingham. $28. n Aslan Farm-Infused Beer Tasting: 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Aslan Depot, 1322 N. State St., Bellingham. $16. n Cosmos Bistro Farm Tour Brunch: 8 to 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at Cosmos Bistro, 1151 N. State St., Bellingham. $21.
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MARVELOUS MOVIES AT MAIBEN PARK: 8:30 p.m. at Maiben Park, 1011 Greenleaf Ave., Burlington.
Exploring the abstract at Hadrian Gallery By Skagit Valley Herald staff
Hadrian Art Gallery is asking its viewers to take a plunge in enjoying its latest exhibit “Dive In.” The exhibit is a focus on the great works of abstract art, with a variety of abstract interpretations. There will be more than just painted works. Also included will be photography, fused glass sculpture, pigment infused resin n Sept. 7: “Black Panther.” BALLOONS AT THE LIBRARY: Enjoy an afternoon of family fun with Bill “The Clown” Testerman and his balloons from 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, by the playground near the Anacortes Public Library, 1219 10th St. BRIGADOON SERVICE DOGS LIVE AUCTION AND DINNER: Join the 15th annual live auction and dinner at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Four Points by Sheraton, 714 Lakeway Drive, Bellingham. $95. FAMILY PROMISE BED RACE: The second annual bed race will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, 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. mightcause.com/event/ Bedrace2019. QUINCEANERA EXPO: Meet local ven-
pours and more. The exhibit’s grand opening is Saturday, Sept. 7, and runs through Sept. 29. There is an artist reception from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday. Artists include Melissa Ballenger, Paul Blum, Marki Brown, Dotti Burton, Rich Cavnar, Dee Doyle, Andy Friedlander, Bill Harrison, Frankie Koger, DEE DOYLE Sean Miller, Steve Satushek, “On the Street Where You Susan Cohen Thompson Live” by Dee Doyle. and Lori VanEtta. dors who make special quinces come to life at the first-ever Marysville Quince Expo from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at the opera house, 1225 Third St., Marysville. HISTORIC PICKETT HOUSE MUSEUM: Tour the historic home of Captain Pickett, built in 1856, from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at 910 Bancroft St., Bellingham. Free admission, donations accepted. FAMILY PALOOZA: Bright Beginnings Family Palooza is for expectant parents and families with infants and toddlers. The event is held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the Skagit County Fairgrounds, 479 W. Taylor St., Mount Vernon. There will be informational booths, games and prizes. Free. FARMTOBERFEST: Celebrate the fourth birthday of Farmstrong Brewing from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the brewery, 110 Stewart Road, Mount Vernon. There will be two special beer releases, live music, games, limited
edition steins and, of course, cake. Free. WILLY WONKA IN SMELL-O-VISION: The Lincoln Theatre and Forte Chocolate present the fifth annual screening of the 1971 family musical “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” in Smell-O-Vision at 3 p.m. Sept. 14 and Sept. 15. Smell-O-Vision releases odors during the projection of a film so the viewers can smell what’s happening in the movie. $8-10.50. WOMEN’S CONFERENCE: Women Hand in Hand is hosting a women’s conference from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at inspire Church, 805 Township St., Sedro-Woolley. Melissa Maimone is the speaker. $20, lunch included. womenhandinhand.com. MODEL RAILROAD OPEN HOUSE: The Whatcom Skagit Model Railroad Club will host an open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at 1469 Silver Run Lane, Alger, off Old Highway 99.
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OUT AND ABOUT ANACORTES HOME AND BOAT TOUR: Take a self-guided tour of unique homes and boats in the Anacortes community from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15. Check in at the Croatian Cultural Center, 805 5th St., Anacortes. $25 per person. TRIVIA NIGHT BENEFIT: Raise money for the Lincoln Theatre and prove how smart you and your friends are at Trivia Night from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at Hillcrest Lodge, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. $50, includes dinner. Teams of up to eight allowed. Followed by a silent auction. TAG SALE: Help raise money for the Whatcom Museum Advocates and shop through a selection of fine art, china, jewelry, holiday decor and house-
UNITED GENERAL HOSPITAL: Present and former coworkers are invited to the 12th annual United General Hospital reunion on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Bay View Padilla Civic Hall, 12615 C St., Bay View. Social hour from 4 to 5:30, potluck dinner at 5:30 p.m.
Museum Day Live! tickets downloadable at smithsonianmag.com/museumday. Participating museums: n Skagit County Historical Museum, 501 S Fourth St., La Conner. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. n Bellingham Railway Museum, 1320 Commercial St., Bellingham. Noon to 5 p.m. n Whatcom Museum, 250 Flora St., Bellingham. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
MUSEUM DAY LIVE: In the spirit of the Smithsonian Museums, which offer free admission every day, Museum Day Live! is an annual event hosted by “Smithsonian” magazine in which participating museums across the country open their door to anyone presenting a Museum Day Live! ticket for free on Saturday, Sept. 21. Free
ALZHEIMER’S WALK: Help join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at Riverwalk Plaza, Mount Vernon. The twomile walk is free to attend, but those who donate or raise $100 or more will receive a Walk to End Alzheimer’s T-shirt. alzwa.org.
hold items from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Whatcom Museum, 201 Prospect St., Bellingham.
Sh’Bang presents a wide variety of all things art By Skagit Valley Herald staff
Enough with festivals about music, or food, or beer. It’s time for a festival about something more philosophical. Welcome to Sh’Bang, A Festival of Ideas. Sh’Bang is an all-inclusive eclectic arts festival with dozens of live bands and countless wonders to behold. The three-day festival is hosted at the Lookout Arts Quarry, 246 Old Highway 99 N., Bellingham.
As a festival of ideas, creativity and expression is encouraged for all guests. That means dressing up, bringing crafts, circus props and pretty much anything that you can think of. This festival has swimming, on-site camping and free parking for those who carpool. The must-see event of the weekend is Sh’Bang’s annual soapbox derby through the quarry. There are also plenty of workshops and art installations. Tickets are $140 for the weekend,
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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area September 5 - 15 Thursday Sept. 5 COMEDY THE GBU: 7:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. 360-733-8855 or theupfront.com. READINGS BACK ROOM LIT LAB: 6:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse. com.
Friday Sept. 6 COMEDY IMPROV EVOLUTION: 9 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. 360733-8855 or theupfront.com.
Saturday Sept. 7 COMEDY IMPROV EVOLUTION: 9 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. 360733-8855 or theupfront.com.
Thursday Sept. 12 COMEDY THE GBU: 7:30 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. 360-733-8855 or theupfront.com.
Friday Sept. 13 THEATER “AND THEN THERE WERE NONE”: 7:30 p.m., Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St., Bellingham. $8-16. bellinghamtheatreguild.com.
Diana Krall sings Sunday, Sept. 15, at the Mount Baker Theatre in Bellingham.
“MURDER AT THE MANOR”: 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $10. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre. com. COMEDY IMPROV EVOLUTION: 9 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. 360733-8855 or theupfront.com.
Saturday Sept. 14 MUSIC SEA NOTES BIG BAND: 7:30 p.m., Oak Harbor Elks Lodge, 155 NE Ernst St., Oak Harbor. $10. THEATER “AND THEN THERE WERE NONE”: 7:30 p.m., Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St., Bellingham. $8-16. bellinghamtheatreguild.com.
“MURDER AT THE MANOR”: 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $10. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre. com.
“AND THEN THERE WERE NONE”: 2 p.m., Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St., Bellingham. $8-16. bellinghamtheatreguild.com.
COMEDY IMPROV EVOLUTION: 9 p.m., The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., Bellingham. 360733-8855 or theupfront.com.
“MURDER AT THE MANOR”: 2 and 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $10. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.
Sunday Sept. 15 MUSIC DIANA KRALL: 7 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. 360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.
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TUNING UP Playing at area venues September 5 - 12 Thursday Sept. 5 CHRIS EGER BAND: 5 p.m., Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham. 360-392-3100 or hotelbellwether.com.
Friday Sept. 6 CC ADAMS BAND: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. 360-4453000 or conwaymuse. com. PACIFIC TWANG: 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720 or anacortesrockfish.com. HARMONIOUS FUNK: 9 p.m., Winner’s Lounge, The Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877-2752448 or theskagit.com. BABY CAKES, THE AMY WINEHOUSE PROJECT: 9 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. 360746-8733 or wildbuffalo. net.
Saturday Sept. 7 BAND OF COMERADOS: 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. 360-4453000 or conwaymuse. com JOE T. COOK BLUES BAND: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000 or conwaymuse.com.
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CC Adams Band plays Friday, Sept. 6, at the Conway Muse.
MAILE MAE: 9 p.m., Loco Billy’s, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. 425-737-5144, 360-629-6500 or locobillys.com. HARMONIOUS FUNK: 9 p.m., Winner’s Lounge, The Skagit Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow. 877-2752448 or theskagit.com. THREE TOO MANY BAND: 8:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360-7666266 or theoldedison. com.
Sunday Sept. 8 DMITRI MATHENY GROUP: 2 p.m., Heart of Anacortes, corner of 4th and ‘O’ Avenue, Anacortes. 360-293-3515, heartofanacortes.com. BOW DIDDLERS: 5:30 p.m., The Old Edison, 5829 Cains Court, Bow. 360-766-6266 or theoldedison.com.
WILD BUFFALO 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY: The Walrus, J.P. Falcon Grady, The Atlantics, The Chryslers, The Redux, Badd Dogg Blues Society and more, 12:30-10 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. 360746-8733 or wildbuffalo. net.
Tuesday Sept. 10
Thursday Sept. 12
SVER: 7 p.m., Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. 360746-8733 or wildbuffalo. net.
GALLOWGLASS: 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/ Main, Conway. 360-4453000 or conwaymuse. com.
Monday Sept. 9
TRISH HATLEY: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720 or anacortesrockfish.com.
PSYCHEDELIC PORN CRUMPETS, LEVITATION ROOM: 8 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 State St., Bellingham. 360-770-1067 or shakedownbellingham.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. Information: anacorteswa.gov. GREETING CARD CONTEST: The Skagit Valley Hospital Foundation is looking for amateur and professional artists to submit a Digital image of original artwork (Christmas theme) to be featured on the foundation’s annual year-end greeting card. The winning artist will receive a $100 honorarium. Submit by Sept. 9: wragusa@skagitregionalhealth. org. ANACORTES COMMUNITY THEATRE: Help paint the interior of the Anacortes Community Theatre annex, 1020 11th St., Anacortes, at noon on Saturday, Sept. 7.
ART CLASSES
MONOTYPE WORKSHOP: Local artist Kris Ekstrand will teach the basics of monotype, the “painterly print,” 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. THE GOOD STUFF ARTS GALLERY: 604 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-755-3152. n Kid’s Drawing Class Series: 12:30 to 2 p.m. Wednesdays. Kids ages 8-11. n Beginning Acrylic Workshop: Two-day workshop with Diana Shyne on Sept. 13-14. Most supplies provided. $200.
n Collage and Layering: Combine paper, found materials and paint on Nov. 16. Golden supplies provided in fee. $135.
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A GUILDED GALLERY: Art classes on a variety of topics are available at A Guilded Gallery, 8700 271st St. NW, Stanwood. aguildedgallery.com. Prices include all classes in a series. 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. 360-466-4288 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.,
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Myshan Dairy, 112 H Street Road, Lynden, is one of the stops of the tour Saturday and Sunday.
By Skagit Valley Herald staff
Ever wondered where all the farms in Whatcom County are? What they look like? What they smell like? Well then, this is the weekend for you. The Whatcom County Farm Tour connects consumers with producers throughout the county. From 10 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 7-8, attendees can take themselves on a self-guided tour throughout the county to visit and meet with farmers for free. Some farms are open on both days and others just one day. VIP Farm Tour badges are available for $12 and give members special deals on products at each farm. In addition to the farm visits, the weekend also has specialty tasting events planned. On Saturday, folks can expand their culinary senses at the Aslan Farm-Infused Beer Tasting from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Aslan Depot, 1322 N. State St., Bellingham, for $16. The next day starts with Cosmos Bistro Farm Tour Brunch from 8 to 10 a.m. at the bistro, 1151 N. State St., Bellingham, for $21. After the tour on Sunday there will be a natural wine tasting at Camber, 221 W. Holly St., Bellingham, from 5 to 8 p.m. for $28. Along the farm tour route will be stops with tastes and samples available for purchase so visitors can fully experience the farm. A map with all of this information and more is available at eatlocalfirst.org. Coupeville. For information and a complete schedule: 360-678-3396 or pacificnorthwestartschool.com.
of art classes and workshops. For information or to register: 360-629-2787 or stanwoodcamanoarts.com.
DAKOTA: Dakota Art Center offers a variety of art classes and workshops at 17873 Highway 536, Mount Vernon. 360-416-6556, ext. 5, or dakotaartcenter.com.
AUDITIONS
STANWOOD CAMANO ARTS GUILD: A Guilded Gallery, 8700 271st St. NW, Stanwood, offers a variety
”I NEVER SAW ANOTHER BUTTERFLY”: The San Juan Theatre is casting for the family production of “I Never Saw Another Butterfly.” Kids in kindergarten through the sixth grades are invited to audition from 3 to 5 p.m. Sept. 9-10. Kids in grades
7-12 are invited to audition from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, or Friday, Sept. 13. Students should come prepared with a solo song. Audition at the theater, 100 Second St. N, Friday Harbor. ”A CHRISTMAS CACTUS”: General auditions for Warm Beach Camp and Conference Center’s production of “A Christmas Cactus” for the Lights of Christmas Dinner Theatre to run Nov. 29-Dec. 22 are being held by appointment from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8. Actors should prepare a comedic monologue under one minute, optional additional monologue and a hard copy of head shot and résumé. Contact director Tori Ritchey at toriritchey@gmail.com. DIRECTORS WANTED: The Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor, is looking for creative, talented and 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. THE DOGS IN THE NIGHTTIME: The Anacortes Sherlock Holmes Society meets at 5 p.m. the second Monday of each month at Village Pizza, 807 Commercial, Anacortes. September’s book is “The Adventure of the Empty House.”
DANCE
BEGINNING CLOGGING CLASS: Two free lessons, $3 each lesson thereafter. 6-7:30 p.m. Mondays, first lesson Sept. 9, at The Cloggin’ Place, 14641 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. Bev (360-424-9675) or bevruuth@gmail.com, cloggingdanceclassmountvernonwa.com. BEGINNING LINE DANCING: 7-8 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. FOLK DANCING: Skagit-Anacortes Folk Dancers meet 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Bay View Civic Hall, 12615 C St., Bay View. Learn to folk dance to a variety of international music. First session free, $5 thereafter. No partners needed. Gary or Ginny, 360766-6866. SQUARE DANCING: Introduction to Square Dancing is offered Tuesdays 7-9 p.m. on Sept. 10, 17 and 24. Couples and singles over age 10 are welcome. First evening is free, $4 thereafter to continue dancing Tuesdays at Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland Ave. 360-391-3504 or rosie@valleyint.com. 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 360-9331779 or visit bellinghamscd. org.
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HOT TICKETS IRON MAIDEN: Sept. 5, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800745-3000 or livenation.com. SERGIO MENDES: Sept. 5-8, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com. BON IVER, SHARON VAN ETTEN: Sept. 6, Gorge Amphitheatre, George. 800-7453000 or livenation.com. PINK MARTINI: Sept. 6, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/ summer-concerts/list. CHRIS ISAAK: Sept. 7, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/ summer-concerts/list. PATTI LABELLE, POINTER SISTERS: Sept. 8, Tulalip Resort Casino Amphitheatre, Tulalip. 360-716-6000 or ticketmaster.com. DEEP PURPLE: Sept. 11, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 360-745-3000 or ticketmaster.
com. GARY CLARK JR.: Sept. 11, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/ summer-concerts/list. WARBRINGER, ENFORCER: Sept. 12, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-262-0482 or elcorazonseattle.com. DIANA KRALL: Sept. 12, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/ summer-concerts/list. DIE ANTWOORD: Sept. 12, Paramount Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation. com. THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW: Sept. 13, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-488-1133 or ste-michelle.com/visit-us/ summer-concerts/list. MISFITS, THE DISTILLERS, THE DAMNED, CRO-MAGS: Sept. 14, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800-745-
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745-3000 or livenation.com. GHOST: Sept. 19, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. LARRY CARLTON: Sept. 19-22, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com. ALICE IN CHAINS: Sept. 20, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.com. EARTH, WIND & FIRE: Sept. 20-21, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville. 425-4881133 or ste-michelle.com/ visit-us/summer-concerts/list. BOB SEGER & THE SILVER BULLET BAND: Sept. 21, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. 800745-3000 or livenation.com. AIR SUPPLY: Sept. 21, Tulalip Resort Casino Orca Ballroom, Tulalip. 360-7166000 or ticketmaster.com. GEORGE WINSTON: Sept. 22, McIntyre Hall, Mount Vernon. 360.416.7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org. BREAKING BENJAMIN,
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CHEVELLE, THREE DAYS GRACE, DOROTHY, DIAMANTE: Sept. 22, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn. 800745-3000 or livenation.com. REVOCATION, VOIVOD, PSYCROPTIC: Sept. 25, El Corazon, Seattle. 206-262-0482 or elcorazonseattle.com. BANKS: Sept. 25, Showbox Sodo, Seattle. 888-929-7859 or showboxpresents.com. LANA DEL REY: Oct. 2, WaMu Theater, Seattle. 800745-3000 or livenation.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. 6, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle. 206-441-9729 or jazzalley.com.
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Boat tours the classic way to see Florida By BONNIE GROSS (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) Sun Sentinel
When tourists came to Florida back in the days before Disney, they still went on “rides.” But in Old Florida, those rides were boat tours not roller coasters. Seeing Florida by boat is still one of the best ways to enjoy all it offers. On a floating getaway, you can reach places where there are no roads and glimpse views you can’t see any other way. Some of the boats themselves are oneof-a-kind attractions. Others are such classic Florida experiences that they have been carrying visitors on these routes for more than 100 years. There are dozens of boat tours in Florida, but here are seven that stand out for their history or the special experience they offer. SILVER SPRINGS: FLORIDA’S OLDEST GLASS-BOTTOM BOAT TOUR It started in the 1870s when an entrepreneur fixed a piece of glass in the bottom of a rowboat. Tourists flocked here to see what was then the largest artesian spring in the world, and Silver Springs became a big money-making attraction. By 2013, however, Silver Springs’ success as a tourist attraction had faded. The state took it over and opened the new Silver Springs State Park. Fortunately, the traditional glass-bottom boat tours continue. While the spring no longer pumps enough water to be first in the
world, it is still a stunning sight. You can still see the bottom through 20 or 30 feet of water the color of a swimming pool. Visitors often see wildlife — alligators, turtles, anhingas, herons plus large fish in and near the clear water. The glass-bottom boats have been powered by electricity since the 1930s, and because the trip is short — 30 to 45 minutes — they’re also inexpensive ($11 for adults; $10 for seniors and children; 5 and under free). The Silver River and its spring are worth more than a half-hour tour, however, so I recommend you consider the 90-minute River Boat Tour, which is offered on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. (Tickets are $25 adults; $20 seniors and children; 5 and under free.) My favorite way to see Silver Springs, though, is by kayak, which you can rent at the park. It is, without question, one of the prettiest rivers to kayak in Florida. Silver Springs Glass-Bottom Boats, 5656 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Silver Springs; 352-236-7148, silversprings.com/glass-bottom-boats ST. AUGUSTINE: 100 YEARS TOURING WITH ONE FAMILY A hundred years ago, Henry Flagler was bringing Florida’s first tourists to St. Augustine on his train and hosting them at his grand Ponce De Leon Hotel, which is now Flagler College. To amuse his guests, Flagler arranged for some locals, Capt. Frank Usina and his wife, to offer oyster roasts. Pretty soon, Usina
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One of the best things to do from the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks is take a boat tour, and it offers several delights.
was transporting visitors by boat around St. Augustine’s waters. A century later, his descendants are still doing that. A 75-minute scenic cruise, operated by the fourth generation of the Usina family, sails under St. Augustine’s much photographed Bridge of Lions and in front of the Castillo De San Marcos, past salt marshes with wading birds and out to the lighthouse. Sightings of dolphins are common. (Adults, $19; seniors $16; children 4-12 $9.) The cruises do not operate Sept. 3 to Oct. 3. WINTER PARK: 80 YEARS AND COUNTING Long before Mickey Mouse came to Orlando, folks were enjoying “jungle cruises” in Orlando. The Winter Park Scenic Boat Tours started taking visitors through the lakes and canals of the Winter Park chain in 1938. On the tour, you see lushly landscaped lakefront estates and ride through narrow canals. You’ll see boaters, wading birds and
the occasional alligator. Tour guides offer lots of stories about local history and the people who lived in the mansions, plus a few corny jokes. The 18-passenger, open-air pontoon boats provide a friendly, intimate one-hour tour. Be sure to bring hats and sunscreen. Tours leave hourly and accept only cash or checks. ($14 adults; $7 children.) WAKULLA SPRINGS: MAKE LIKE TARZAN AND EXPLORE ‘THE BLACK LAGOON’ One of the largest springs in the world and the deepest in Florida, Wakulla Springs near Tallahassee has a rich history. There are mastodon bones in the bottom of the river, archaeological sites along its shores and it was also the setting for several early Tarzan movies starring Johnny Weissmuller, as well as “The Creature from the Black Lagoon.” The guide on the boat tour in Edward Ball Wakulla Spring State Park tells you stories of the mysterious spring (its source has
never been located) while pointing out wildlife, which is plentiful. Ancient bald cypress trees line the river. The boat tour is a twomile loop that takes 45 minutes to an hour and it’s a bargain ($8 for adults and $5 for children). The water rarely achieves the aquamarine clarity it once had, but when it does — usually in late winter or early spring — Wakulla Spring brings out its glass bottom boat for special tours.
as a low-season special. keywestcocktailcruise.com Argo Navis, a newer addition to Key West, is a luxury catamaran with a smaller capacity. It offers beer, wine plus charcuterie items and cheese for $91 per person. sailargonavis. com Schooner America 2.0 is a tall ship that serves champagne, wine, beer and hors d’oeurves for $96 per person. sail-keywest.com
KEY WEST: SEE SUNSET FROM THE WATER As early the 1960s, hippies in Key West had turned watching the daily sunset into a celebration on Mallory Square. Sunset cruises weren’t far behind. The Historic Key West Seaport has about a dozen sunset cruises available. You’ll want to search reviews on TripAdvisor to see which one matches your style and pocketbook. Some are priced for people celebrating special occasions; others are doing a higher volume/lower price business. The yacht called the Party Cat promotes itself as the least expensive sunset cruise at $40 per person. Beer and soft drinks are included plus music and dancing. sunsetwatersports.info The pirate-themed Jolly II Rover, an 80-foot schooner with jaunty red sails, is $65 and is BYOB. It’s a two-hour tour. schoonerjollyrover.com The Key West Cocktail Cruise offers a cruise with cocktails for $80 per person, with champagne for $70 per person and craft beer and wine for $42 per person
TARPON SPRINGS: HISTORIC CRUISE PLUS A DAZZLING ISLAND Greeks came to Tarpon Springs to dive for sponges, but by the 1920s, some sponging boats began taking visitors out for tours. The sponges are long gone, but the Greek heritage and boat tours live on. One of the best things to do from the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks is take a boat tour, and it offers several delights. First you tour the Anclote River and hear a little Tarpon Springs history. Then you head into Gulf waters and spot dolphins. On some cruises, you head a few miles out and stop on Anclote Key, a pristine white-sand barrier island reachable only by boat. Anclote Key is a state park with an 1887 lighthouse. The tours give visitors a brief time to enjoy Anclote’s perfect sandy beaches — you’ll wish you could stay. Visiting the lighthouse is not part of the tour. There are several types of cruises, ranging in price from $16 for a two-hour dolphin cruise to $38 lunch or dinner cruise with a beach option.
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”Broadway Bound” at the Whidbey Playhouse
7:30 P.M. TUESDAY, SEPT. 10 Fane Productions presents Margaret Atwood live on stage and in cinemas in celebration of the global publication of “The Testaments,” Atwood’s highly antic-
ipated sequel to her seminal work, “The Handmaid’s Tale.” Filmed live from the National Theatre in London, BBC journalist and New York Times bestselling author Samira Ahmed will interview Atwood about her remarkable career, her diverse range of works and why she has returned to her handmaid story, 34 years later. The event, presented in partnership with Equality Now, will include a number of special guests. Women’s rights, female empowerment and resistance are at the core of Atwood’s story. Costs are $18 for adults, $16 for seniors, $14 for students and children plus applicable fees. Members receive $2 off. — The Lincoln Theatre is located at 712 S. First St., downtown Mount Vernon. lincolntheatre.org or 360-336-8955.
“Broadway Bound,” a semi-autobiographical play by legendary playwright Neil Simon, is coming to the Whidbey Playhouse in Oak Harbor. Under the direction of David Frazer and Kevin Wm. Meyer, the story of Eugene and Stanley, two brothers trying to make it in show business, will take the
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The roster also includes 19 singers who collaborated with Avicii on tracks such as By CHRISTI CARRAS “Lonely Together,” featuring Ora and “Lay Los Angeles Times Me Down,” featuring Lambert. Alex Ebert, Rita Ora, Adam Lambert, David Guetta Aloe Blacc, Amanda Wilson, Andreas Moe, and more performers will take the Friends Audra Mae, Blondfire, Bonn, Carl Falk, Arena stage in Stockholm, Sweden, to hon- Dan Tyminski, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, or Avicii, who died by suicide in April 2018. Daniel Adams Ray, Joe Janiak, Nick FurThe Tim Bergling foundation, named long, Otto Knows, Sandro Cavazza, Simon after the late DJ, has released the lineup for Aldred, Vargas Lagola and Zak Abel round the upcoming Avicii Tribute Concert for out the list of musicians on the announceMental Health Awareness, proceeds from ment and the foundation’s website, which which will go to the organization working promises more acts to come. toward suicide prevention. “We are grateful that his friends, proGuetta, Kygo, Laidback Luke and more of ducers, artists and colleagues are coming Avicii’s friends from the DJ community will to Stockholm to help,” Klas Bergling said also participate in the show, which is set for in a statement. “They have all expressed Dec. 5. a sincere interest and desire to engage in “Tim had plans for his music to be perefforts to stem the tide of mental illness and formed together with a large live band, and lend their support to our work with the Tim now we are realizing his dream and giving Bergling Foundation. We are very much fans a chance to experience his music in this looking forward to this evening, which will unique way,” said Avicii’s father, Klas Berbe a starting point for the foundation’s work gling, in a release provided to The Times. going forward.”
stage Sept. 6-22. The play touches on what it means to have flaws and how to move past them, while also keeping in line with Simon’s signature comedic flair. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $16-18 available online at whidbeyplayhouse.com or at the door, 730 SE Midway Boulevard.
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‘It Chapter Two’ keeps up the scares By KATIE WALSH Tribune News Service
Pulling off “It Chapter Two” is an almost impossibly tall order. Following up “It,” the first installment in the evil clown saga, director Andy Muschietti has to balance loyalty to Stephen King’s crazy, 1,138-page tome, as well as to the kooky 1990 made-for-TV miniseries starring Tim Curry. Now add the fan factor: the nostalgic original fans, and the rabid new generation of fans the circus-sized 2017 hit garnered. For Muschietti and writer Gary Dauberman, the way to solve the problem seems to be a “more is more” approach, especially when tackling the wild, woolly and just plain weird source material. There’s more spooks, spider-clowns and splattering fluids, and even 34 more minutes of terrifying adventures with Pennywise the Dancing Clown. It’s a lot, but in the end, does all this hullabaloo even add up to anything? What “It Chapter Two” has going for it is a shockingly excellent cast of adult Losers (casting by Rich Delia) that picks up the mantle where their younger selves left off 27 years ago. Bill Hader and James Ransone not only look eerily like their younger counterparts (Finn Wolfhard and Jack Dylan Grazer), but they perfectly capture the tics and mannerisms of Richie and Eddie too, proving to be the runaway breakout stars of the film. James McAvoy takes on the role of Losers Club leader Bill, originally played by Jaeden Lieberher, while Jessica Chastain, reuniting with her “Mama” director Muschietti, embodies the essence of young Beverly (Sophia Lillis). Jay Ryan is the glowed-up Ben (Jeremy Ray Taylor), and Isaiah Mustafa brings a reverent solemnity
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Bill Skarsgard in “It Chapter Two.”
to the role of Mike (Chosen Jacobs), the keeper of the traumatic memories who summons his friends back to Derry after a brutal homophobic hate crime results in Pennywise’s return, invoking the blood oath they made as kids to kill the clown. Muschietti fundamentally understands what makes Pennywise so scary and so funny, and he strikes a marvelous balance of tone, earning laugh-out-loud and terrifying moments in equal measure. His Pennywise, played with aplomb by Bill Skarsgard, doesn’t have Curry’s silly yet arch elegance. But Skarsgard is mesmerizing in his own way, delivering a remarkably unhinged performance, childlike and feral, drool dripping from his bloody, rabbity grin. After a crackling first act, the film loses the plot during a bloated second hour, where each Loser engages in a perfunctory walk down memory lane to become reacquainted with their childhood trauma so they can fully access it when they confront Pennywise at the end. It’s all incredibly Jungian, dredging up their shadows in order to face
them. But in the process, it becomes clear the horrors of the real world are so much more horrifying than any giant murderous statues, puking ghouls or elderly wraiths. Muschietti and Dauberman are loyal to the source, but Muschietti has a tendency to overly hedge his bets, scare-wise; it’s almost as if he doesn’t trust that Pennywise is scary enough (he definitely is). There’s more deliciously creepy anticipation in “Chapter Two,” but once again, Muschietti buttresses up the spook factor with too many computer-generated monsters that inevitably become banal. Through it all, Hader cracks wise, Ransone worries, Chastain emotes, McAvoy broods and monsters jump, but we lose the most important thing of all: the Losers themselves. And no amount of giant spider-clown can make up for the emotional connection that keeps us tethered to this world. — 2:49. Rated R for disturbing violent content and bloody images throughout, pervasive language, and some crude sexual material. HH1⁄2 (out of four stars)
Compiled from news services. Ratings are 1 to 4 stars.
”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. HHH1⁄2 “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. HHH1⁄2 “Blinded by the Light” — Viveik Kalra delivers a winning performance as a 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-ofage tale. Comedy drama, PG-13, 114 minutes. HHH
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MOVIES
‘Ms. Purple’ follows family drama in LA’s Koreatown There’s never any question as to the identity of the titular “Ms. Purple” in Justin Chon’s third indie feature. In an opening sequence, Kasie (Tiffany Chu) wanders home in the early morning light, wearing a violet hanbok, a traditional Korean gown, its formality juxtaposed against her bedraggled hair and the smoggy Los Angeles streets. Chon wraps around at the end of the film to show us how Kasie got here, laying out the context that leads to this strange moment in her life, garbed in the culture she doesn’t know, stumbling through the place she’s always been. Chon, who gained fame as an actor on the Disney Channel and in the “Twilight” films, has of late turned his creative energy to chronicling the intricacies of Korean-American life in Southern California. His award-winning 2017
film “Gook,” set around the LA Riots in 1992, captured the racial strife that roiled the community. “Ms. Purple” is a contemporary Koreatown piece, a drama about family, gender and the complexities of labor. Kasie spends her days taking care of her comatose father (James Kang), bedridden in their home, dependent on a feeding tube. She sponges his skin and tends to his bed sores, lost in memories of childhood with her single father, bereft after his wife abandoned their family. At night she dolls herself up to work as a hostess in a karaoke club, tending to and soothing the egos of wealthy men who buy her company for a night of partying. When the nurse who helps Kasie quits, citing the difficulty of a job waiting for a man to die, Kasie calls her estranged brother, Carey (Teddy Lee), who also leads an existence on the margins of society. Like his sister, he’s in limbo. Or is it paralysis? He spends his days
“Good Boys” — Yes, this is a raunchy, edgy, hard-R comedy about a trio of 12-year-old 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 “Light of My Life” — Casey Affleck writes, directs and stars as a father protect-
ing his 11-year-old daughter after a pandemic kills most of the world’s females. It’s well-filmed and occasionally brutally effective, but Affleck dilutes the power of the story with too many self-indul- gent, patience-testing scenes. Drama, R, 119 minutes. HH1⁄2 “Brian Banks” — In a powerful lead performance, Aldis Hodge plays a star high school football player who is falsely accused of rape and sent to prison. His fight for justice is recount-
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Tiffany Chu in “Ms. Purple.”
getting kicked out of cyber gaming cafés and has little choice but to return home and begrudgingly look after a father he rejected at 15. “Ms. Purple” has a low-budget, lo-fi aesthetic, which lends immediacy and authenticity. But Chon imbues the film with surreal elements that draw out the numb yet heightened emotional states of the characters. Cinematographer Ante Cheng plays with film speed to blur Kasie’s movements
around LA, and it’s mesmerizing to simply watch her move, reacting or not to the people around her. Overpowering and sometimes ostentatious music choices sometimes steamroll the tone, but it lends to the sense of unreality as the characters swim and sleepwalk through their lives. As Kasie begs nurses in a hospital parking lot to care for her father, a moment of rock-bottom desperation, a Western-style Mexican guitar
ed in a well-constructed, well-acted, solidly told tale that almost never surprises us. Biography drama, PG-13, 99 minutes. HHH “The Kitchen” — Strong work by Melissa McCarthy, Tiffany Haddish and Elisabeth Moss as mob wives who take over the collection racket when their husbands go to prison. But the story favors instant plot developments, quick-shock moments and gruesome violence until it becomes downright impossible
to empathize with these women. Crime thriller, R, 103 minutes. HH “Luce” — A former child soldier from war-torn Eritrea is adopted by a Virginia couple (Naomi Watts and Tim Roth) and grows to be a loving son and a top high school student (Kelvin Harrison Jr.). But evidence of residual effects of war starts to emerge in a film that doesn’t always need dialogue to expertly communicate valuable insights. Drama, R, 109 minutes. HHH1⁄2
tune drowns out her pleas, all sound dropping away save for the music. It’s tonally jarring, drawing attention to but distancing us from her plight. These moments happen frequently, as guitar, jazz or classical music overtakes the scenes. It’s a bold but sometimes distracting choice, as Chon creates a layered aural and visual landscape for the characters, who are simultaneously grieving the past and the future, their present an almost uncanny hallucina-
tory state. Chon’s film goes to some brutal places in grappling with the tough realities of death, and even tougher facts of life as Kasie faces down the darkest humanity has to offer. Although it’s unclear what it ultimately all adds up to, Chon’s film is as scrappy, messy and earnestly felt as life itself. — 1:27. No MPAA rating. HH1/2 (out of four stars)
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