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Skagit Valley Herald

Thursday

November 13, 2014

ON STAGESkagit Opera presents “Aida” on Friday and Sunday at McIntyre Hall PAGE 8

OUT & ABOUT The Rexville Grange Art Show opens Friday night PAGES 5-6

TUNING UP The Alan Hatley Band plays the Longhorn Grill on Saturday night PAGE 9

BRIAN LEDBETTER PRESENTS ‘DAZZLING

DECEPTIONS’THIS WEEKEND, PAGE 3

The story of the ‘Barefoot Bandit’ comes to the Lincoln Theater on Friday night PAGE 4

E2 - Thursday, November 13, 2014 Skagit Valley Herald / goskagit.com

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

[email protected], [email protected] (recreation items)Deadline: 5 p.m. Friday for the following Thursday edition

Phone360-416-2135

Hand-deliver1215 Anderson Road Mount Vernon, WA 98274

Mailing addressP.O. Box 578 Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Online events calendarTo list your event on our website, visit goskagit.com and look for the Events Calendar on the home page

HAVE A STORY IDEA?w For arts and entertainment, contact Features Editor Craig Parrish at 360-416-2135 or [email protected] For recreation, contact staff writer Vince Richardson at 360-416-2181 or [email protected]

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This Weekend ..................................... 3

Out & About ....................................5-6

At the Lincoln ..................................... 7

On Stage, Tuning Up .......................8-9

Get Involved ..................................... 10

Hot Tickets ....................................... 12

Travel ...........................................12-13

Movie Listings, Reviews .................. 14

Music Reviews .................................. 15

Adam West knew going into the 1960s TV series “Batman” there was a good chance he would be typecast. Once you’ve played a costumed crimefighter on a camp comedy, it’s hard to be taken seri-ously for dramatic roles.

Despite the super efforts West had to make to shake the shadow of the Bat after the TV show ended in 1968, he doesn’t regret his choice to put on the cape and cowl.

“I think it was good decision. How many actors get to play a character who becomes so iconic? I was type-cast and it was tough for a while. But, as I look back, I’m so happy I did it,” says West, 86.

He’s had plenty of opportunity recently to look back at his work on “Batman,” which has finally defeated its greatest enemy — tangled film and TV rights — and is being released this week in boxed sets.

“Batman: The Complete Television Series” is available in a limited-edition box set ($269.97) that includes all 120 episodes in re-mastered Blu-ray, plus a Hot Wheels replica Batmobile, 44 vin-tage replica trading cards, the “Adam West Photobook” and episode guide. It’s also available as just a DVD set ($199.70) and “Batman: The Complete First Season” DVD ($39.98).

No one is happier than West that the series is finally available on DVD. “For over 40 years, the great fans of the show have been asking me over and over again when will it be available,” he says.

He was beginning to have his doubts. The series has long been the most-wanted program on DVD, but because so many parties owned portions of the show, getting the rights to create a DVD set were tougher than the Riddler’s riddles.

Once the rights were granted, the process of re-mastering the shows began. The episodes are much brighter and crisper than the versions that have aired in syndication for decades.

“The shows look beautiful. They are

so clean, pristine and gorgeous,” West says, “… a lot like Batman. I had no idea they would look so clear.”

It’s been 48 years since Bruce Wayne first directed his ward, Dick Grayson, “to the Batpoles.” Because the show was designed with the bright colors, and tilted look of comic book panels, there’s a timeless quality to the show.

West calls it “our own little world” where Gotham City could pass for any major metropo-lis, evil minions wore T-shirts with their crimi-nal names and villains dressed in garish outfits. “I knew when I read the script this show was something special. It was the funniest pilot I had ever read. It was carefully put together

to be colorful for kids and funny for adults,” he says. “It was a tightrope to walk the line between absurdest social satire and appearing to be serious.

“I told my agent I really wanted to do the show. If they don’t sign me, I will go back to making spaghetti westerns.”

West, a native of Walla Walla, had been a working actor for a decade before “Batman” with roles on TV shows such as “Lawman,” “Cheyenne” and “77 Sunset Strip.” He went to Stan-ford to study radio and TV, but weeks into his first year the McClatchy Com-pany recruited him to work in its TV and radio stations in Sacramento. That ended when he was drafted.

None of his previous work — and very little since then — has been as suc-cessful as “Batman.” The show was so hot that Hollywood’s biggest names — Sammy Davis Jr., Art Carney, Cliff Rob-ertson, Vincent Price, Roddy McDowall — wanted to be on the program.

When West looks back at the shows, he remembers one thing: “The pay-check,” he says with a laugh.

Seeing the DVDs reminds West of “all the laughs we had making the show and the wonderful people we worked with.”

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NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK

Upcoming DVD releases Following is a partial sched-ule of coming movies on DVD. Release dates are subject to change:

NOV. 11How to Train Your Dragon 2TammyLet’s Be CopsJersey BoysMood Indigo

NOV. 1822 Jump StreetIf I StayInto the StormAnd So It GoesSin City: A Dame to Kill ForThe Wind Rises

NOV. 25A Madea ChristmasThe GiverThe Expendables 3November ManStep Up 5: All InWhat If

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Tuning Up Page 9

Swingnuts Jazz plays the Rockfish Grill in Anacortes tonight

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THIS WEEKENDin the areaFRIENDS OF THE FOREST HIKE The next Friends of the Forest scenic hike, for seniors and adults, will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Nov. 14, at Heart Lake. Check out the best remaining stand of Puget Sound lowland old growth forest on Fidalgo Island. Hike rating: easy. Meet at the base of Mount Erie on Ray Auld Drive. Free. 360-293-3725 or friendsoftheacfl.org.

INTERNATIONAL GAMES DAY The Burlington Public Library will join hundreds of libraries around the country for the seventh annu-al celebration of gaming in librar-ies on Saturday, Nov. 15, at 820 E. Washington Ave., Burlington. Board games will be available to play all day, with a chess tourna-ment from noon to 4 p.m., an all-ages Scrabble tournament from 2 to 4 p.m. and a Wii Mario Kart tournament for ages 7-12 starting at 1 p.m. Tournament registration is open and will close at 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Free. 360-755-0760 or burlingtonwa.gov/library.

WINE TASTING The Immaculate Conception Capital Campaign Committee, in cooperation with Bertelsen, Eagle Haven and Skagit Cellars wineries, will host a wine and hard cider tasting event from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at St. Joseph Center, 215 N. 15th St., Mount Vernon. Enjoy a variety of local wines, light hors d’oeuvres and a chance to win a basket of wine and chocolates. $15. Tickets are available at the parish center. 360-336-6622 or 360-421-5077.

The 2015 Tulip Festival poster, featuring artwork by Teresa Saia, will be unveiled at 5:30 p.m. today at Skagit Valley Gardens, 18923 Peter Johnson Road, Mount Vernon. The event will include the unveiling of official Tulip Festi-val products for 2015, including clothing, cof-fee, beer, wine, cider, chocolate and jewelry. Invitations are available at any Skagit County Whidbey Island Bank/Heritage branch or by calling the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival office at 360-428-5959.

MAGIC & ILLUSION Illusionist Brian Ledbetter will present “Dazzling Deceptions” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at the Burlington-Edison High School cafe, 301 N. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. $10. Pro-ceeds will benefit Camp Fire Samish and Camp Kirby. 360-733-5710.

TULIP POSTER UNVEILING


MOVIES

By KERA WANIELISTA@Kera_SVH

It was a story of crime, intrigue … and an appar-ent dislike of footwear.

The story of Colton Harris-Moore, the “Barefoot Bandit” from Camano Island who went on a more than two-year crime spree before being caught in the Bahamas in 2010, was filled with elements ripe for Hollywood.

For Carly Bodmer, the filmmaker behind “The Barefoot Bandit Documentary,” a new film about Harris-Moore’s life and flight from justice, it was also a story about a teenage boy trying to find his way.

“This story is such an extreme story in every way,” Bodmer said. “I just thought it was an extraordinary story.”

It was also relatable, Bodmer said; an angsty teen-ager testing his limits.

“I took it really seriously,” she said. “It was more of a passion project: I was interested in understand-ing it.”

Her path to understanding began three and a half years ago, when Harris-Moore’s story ended. The documentary-making process also led her to Ari-zona — to talk to a former neighbor — and Camano Island, where the story of a troubled childhood and a lost teen with a passion for airplanes began.

“He sort of survived his childhood with that idea

but took it really far,” Bodmer said.For the documentary, Bodmer did not speak to

Harris-Moore (a plea deal also keeps him from profiting from any film rights), but an accidental run-in with his mother, Pam Kohler, shed some light onto Harris-Moore’s character. His drawings of planes are in the documentary.

“That was one way that it was something from him,” Bodmer said.

Harris-Moore’s tale is also a cautionary one, Bod-mer said. The escalation of crime began when he was 7, she said.

“I hope people like it and there’s some messag-ing in there they can take away as far as how these types of things happen in societies and communities and not be afraid to step in for kids like Colton,” she said. “Not giving up on those types of kids. I think he potentially could have had a mentor.”

The ‘Barefoot Bandit’ on film

Director Carly Bodmer (unseen) interviews Colton Harris-Moore’s mother, Pam Kohler. Bodmer filmed a documentary about Harris-Moore, also known as the “Barefoot Bandit,” which will be shown today at the Anacortes Cinemas and Friday at the Lincoln Theatre in Mount Vernon. Submitted photo

AP file

Colton Harris-Moore, also known as the “Barefoot Bandit,” stands in Island County Superior Court on Dec. 16, 2011, in Coupeville.

Screenings “The Barefoot Bandit Documentary” will be shown at 7 p.m. today at Anacortes Cinemas, 415 Q Ave., Anacortes; and at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon (Lin-coln prices: $10 general; $9 seniors, students and active military; $8 members; $7 children 12 and under.). Each showing will include a question-and-answer session with filmmaker Carly Bodmer.


ARTPLEIN AIR ART: Salish

Sea Plein Air Artists’ sev-enth annual show is on dis-play through Nov. 30 at the Rexville Deli and Gallery, 19271 Best Road, Mount Vernon. For information, visit Salish Sea Plein Air Artists on Facebook.

“ORGANISMS”: The show featuring new work by sculptor Peregrine O’Gormley and painter Lindsay Kohles continues through Nov. 30 at Smith & Vallee Gallery, 5742 Gilkey Ave., Edison. Grounded in the wonder and beauty of common natural forms, O’Gormley combines time-less imagery with his passion for carving, utilizing wood that is sustainably harvested, salvaged, dead standing trees, drift logs or gifts from old-timer collections. Kohles creates carefully rendered, subtly absurd creatures, adding elements from one familiar creature to another, changing its means of com-munication and movement, as well as its motives. The gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. 360-766-6230 or smithandvallee.com.

PAINTINGS & VESSELS: A show of paintings by Becky Fletcher and vessels by Allen Moe continues through Dec. 14 at Gallery Cygnus, 109 Commercial Ave., La Conner. Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday. 360-708-4787, gallerycygnus.com.

ART SHOW: Cassera Arts Premiers is showing artworks by Roger Small through Nov. 30 at 106 First St., La Conner. 310-691-9391 or casseraartspremiers.com.

MIXED MEDIA PAINT-INGS: A show of new paint-ings by La Conner artist Peter Belknap continues

through Nov. 30 at Anne Martin McCool Gallery, 711 Commercial Ave., Ana-cortes. Belknap’s works include layers upon layers of mixed media on canvas. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. 360-293-3577 or annemartinmccool.com.

NEW ACRYLICS: A show of new acrylic paintings by Camano Island artist Dian-na Shyne continues through Dec. 2 at Scott Milo Gallery, 420 Commercial Ave., Ana-cortes. Also showing are oils by James Moore, pastels by Barbara Benedetti Newton, acrylics by Larry Heald and abstract oils by Mira Kamada. The gallery is open from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday or by appointment. 360-293-6938 or scottmilo.com.

“TREASURES OF THE SEASON: Sixth Anniversary Celebration”: Handmade clothing by Teri Jo Summer and glass art by Dale Reiger are featured in an exhibition and sale through Nov. 30, at Raven Rocks Gallery, 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank. For information, including gallery hours and directions, call 360-222-0102 or visit ravenrocksgallery.com.

FINE ART EXHIBIT: The Mount Vernon Downtown Association’s Art in the Alleys committee will pres-ent “Pacific Northwest Art Blender” from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Front Gallery, 420 Myrtle St., Mount Vernon. The exhibit will showcase a blend of cultures and artists, featuring modern abstract, realism, psychedelic and other forms of art in a variety of media. Participat-ing artists include Feliks L. Kaparchuk, Miroslava Krichilskaya, George Baran-chuk, Kena Dillon, Rod Van De Grift, Sergey Baranchuk and Holden Oliver Weihe-muller. 360-336-3801.

HOLIDAY ART FESTIVAL: The 35th annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, through Dec. 24, at 4145 Meridian St., Bellingham. The festival will be closed Thanksgiving Day. The festival will feature the work of more than 100 local

artisans and craftspeople offering handmade products including jewelry, paint-ings, wearable art, specialty foods, repurposed art and more. Enjoy live music, artist demos and workshops, and fun art projects for kids. 360-676-8548 or alliedarts.org.

“STEEL AND WOOD”: A

show featuring new work by local steel artists Neil Harri-gan and Mark Schrader will open with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at The Shop, 18623 Main St., Conway. Paintings by Mount Vernon artist Lance Nel-son will also be on display. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. 360-391-2691 or theshopconway.com.

ART STUDIO OPEN HOUSE: Paintings in acrylics and oils by Andy Friedland-er will be on display during an open house from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the artist’s studio, 2883 Highway 9, Sedro-Woolley. andrewfriedlander.com.

CRAFT FAIR: Studio Outback’s annual Craft Fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at 801 Central Ave., Sedro-Woolley. The event will fea-ture a variety of handmade gifts including stained glass, quilted items, hand-carved wooden birds, cloth baskets, handmade soap and more. 360-854-7873.

ROCKS & WOOD CARV-INGS: Two exhibits continue through Sunday, Nov. 16, at the Skagit County Historical Museum, 501 S. Fourth St., La Conner.

“Treasures of Walker Val-ley”: Check out rocks and minerals gathered in the valley.

“Carvings of Mary Stapp”: Stapp was a teacher for many years in the Ana-cortes School District. Upon retirement, this self-taught artist started creating art with a carving knife. The show features works on loan from collectors and relatives.

The museum is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors and ages 6 to 12, $10 families, free for members and ages 5 and younger. 360-466-3365

or skagitcounty.net/museum.

HISTORIC QUILTS: The exhibition “125 Years of Washington Quilts” contin-ues through Sunday, Nov. 16, at the Skagit County Histor-ical Museum, 501 S. Fourth St., La Conner. This show of “made in Washington” quilts includes examples from the museum’s own collection as well as that of the La Con-ner Quilt & Textile Museum, including a quilt made by a woman who marched in the parade the day Washington’s statehood was established in 1889. The museum is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. $5 adults, $4 seniors and ages 6 to 12, $10 family, free for members and ages 5 and younger. 360-466-3365 or skagitcounty.net/museum.

NEW MoNA EXHIBITS: Two new exhibits continue through Jan. 4, 2015, at the Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St., La Conner.

“Accreted Terrane”: Featuring work by 42 artists with ties to the Northwest, the exhibit explores pro-cesses of accumulation and erosion, dispersal and gath-ering. The passage of time is marked in a variety of ways, from layer upon layer of paint, to the archaeological exposure of 20th century artifacts, to the capture of hot-sculpted glass in the moment, to the interplay of light and shadow unfolding in a video loop.

“To Be Alone Together”: The exhibition pairs 11 con-temporary Northwest artists with 11 works chosen from MoNA’s permanent collec-tion on the basis of three ideas: light, solitude and com-munity, which the curators find to be prevailing themes in the philosophy and pro-cess of Northwest artists.

Free admission. 360-466-4446 or monamuseum.org.

OUT & ABOUT

FINE ARTS AND CRAFTSThe Rexville Grange Art Show will feature work by 27 artists from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 15-16 and 22-23, at the Pleasant Ridge Gallery at Rexville, 1929 Rexville Road, Mount Vernon. An opening-night reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday will feature traditional music of Ireland and Scotland performed by Campbell Road. Look for a wide variety of fine art and crafts including ceramics, paintings and prints, photography, herbal products, glass beads, fiber art, turned wood, jewelry, glass art, willow baskets, handmade paper, books and more. 360-466-0477 (during the show), 360-661-1850 or rexvillegrangeartshow.com. Pictured: “Boat Reflections” by Janet Hamilton.

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“SPACE AND FORM”: An art installation by Francis X Donovan is on display through Dec. 5 at the Skagit Valley College Art Gal-lery in the Gary Knutzen Cardinal Center, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. Donovan has been called a modern primitive and a side-walk botanist as he seeks to express the extraordinary in the ordinary. The gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 360-416-7812.

ONE-MAN SHOW: “Mark Bistranin: Town and Coun-try” continues through Nov. 23 at La Conner Seaside Gallery, 101 N. First St., La Conner. Check out Bis-tranin’s paintings from his recent trip to the Oregon and California coast. Also showing: Anne Shreivogl, Al Currier, Dave Nichols and Mark Conley. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thurs-day through Monday. 360-202-2956 or laconnerseaside gallery.com.

“EIDOLA”: A solo exhi-bition of new work by Rachel Van Pelt continues through Nov. 23 at Anchor Art Space, 216 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Through drawings, paintings, instal-lation and sculpture, Van Pelt abstracts the formats of sacred geometries, shrines, Christian icons, Hindu Murtis and folk remedies into new and strange forms. Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday. 360-755-3140 or anchor artspace.org.

LECTURES AND TALKS

WORLD ISSUES FORUM: Western Washington Uni-versity’s Fairhaven College of Interdisciplinary Stud-ies holds its annual World Issues Forum from noon to 1:20 p.m. Wednesdays (unless otherwise noted)

in the Fairhaven College auditorium in Bellingham. Presentations are free and open to the public. 360-650-2309 or wwu.edu/fairhaven/news/worldissuesforum. Next up:

Nov. 19, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Fraser Hall: “An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States”: Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, feminist, rev-olutionary and historian, will discuss how the genocide of indigenous people in the U.S. is greatly omitted from history.

She will also discuss the connections between the United States’ aggressive militarism and foreign wars to early conquest wars and land theft from the nation’s indigenous people.

WINTER BIRDING IN THE SKAGIT VALLEY: 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, Mount Vernon City Library, 315 Snoqualmie St., Mount Ver-non. A naturalist and artist who has taught North Cas-cades Institute seminars for more than 25 years, Libby Mills believes “being a natu-ralist is a lifelong journey of curiosity, inquiry, study and sharing through teaching, being in the natural world and observing in a daily practice.” She’ll share her knowledge and passion with tips for local winter birding. Free. 360-336-6209.

2015 LEGISLATIVE SES-SION: State Sen. Kevin Ranker will discuss “The 2015 Legislative Session: From Funding Education to Taking On The Supreme Court’s Hobby Lobby Deci-sion” at the next Fidalgo Democrats meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, at the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. A moderated period of ques-tions and comments will follow. Bring a nonperish-able food bank donation. For information, contact Corinne at 360-293-7114.

MORE FUNFILMS WITH FRIENDS:

Friends of Skagit Beaches present its 2014 Environ-mental Film Series at 7 p.m. Fridays at the Northwest Education Services District Building, 1601 R Ave. Ana-cortes. Enjoy free screenings of feature-length films on issues concerning our Puget Sound/Salish Sea waters. Short films made by young, local filmmakers for Friends of Skagit Beaches’ Trail Tales Program will start each screening. Free admission and popcorn. skagitbeaches.org. Next up:

Nov. 21: “The Whale — The True Story of Luna”: The film tells the story of a young, wild killer whale — an orca — nicknamed Luna, who lost contact with his family on the coast of Brit-ish Columbia and turned up alone in a narrow stretch of sea called Nootka Sound, where he tried to make con-tact — with people.

TULIP FEST POSTER EVENT: The 2015 Tulip Fes-tival poster, featuring art-work by Teresa Saia, will be unveiled at 5:30 p.m. today at Skagit Valley Gardens, 18923 Peter Johnson Road, Mount Vernon. The event also will include the unveil-ing of official Tulip Festival products for 2015, including clothing, coffee, beer, wine, cider, chocolate and jewelry. Invitations are available at any Skagit County Whid-bey Island Bank/Heritage branch or by calling the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival office at 360-428-5959.

INTERNATIONAL GAMES DAY: The Burlington Public Library will join hundreds of libraries around the country for the seventh annual cel-ebration of gaming in librar-ies on Saturday, Nov. 15, at 820 E. Washington Ave., Burlington. Board games will be available to play all

day, with a chess tournament from noon to 4 p.m., an all-ages Scrabble tournament from 2 to 4 p.m. and a Wii Mario Kart tournament for ages 7-12 starting at 1 p.m. Tournament registration is open and will close at 11:30 a.m. the day of the event. Free. 360-755-0760 or burlingtonwa.gov/library.

WINE TASTING: The Immaculate Conception Capital Campaign Com-mittee, in cooperation with Bertelsen, Eagle Haven and Skagit Cellars wineries, will host a wine and hard cider tasting event from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at St. Joseph Center, 215 N. 15th St., Mount Vernon. Enjoy a variety of local wines, light hors d’oeuvres and a chance to win a basket of wine and chocolates. $15. Tickets are available at the parish center. 360-336-6622 or 360-421-5077.

ROCK & GEM CLUB: George Mustoe of the West-ern Washington University Geology Department will be the guest speaker at the Mt. Baker Rock & Gem Club meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, at Bloedel Dono-van Community Center Building, 2214 Electric Ave., Bellingham. Mustoe will talk about using plant fossils to study the uplift history of the Cascade Range. The evening also will include door prizes, a brief business meeting, refreshments and a silent auction of rocks and more. Visitors welcome. For information, contact Lori at 360-961-7873, email [email protected] or visit mtbakerrockclub.org.

DINNER WITH FRIENDS: The Mount Vernon Boys & Girls Club will host Dinner with Friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, in the La Venture Middle School cafeteria, 1200 N. LaVenture Road, Mount

Vernon. Member candidates for the club’s Youth of the Year and Junior Youth of the Year will deliver pre-sentations. After a catered dinner by Reverie BBQ, awards will be presented for artist, volunteer, employee and Triple Play MVP of the Year, the Spark Award, and other special awards. Tickets: $15. RSVP: 360-419-5224, ext. 33, or skagitclubs.org.

ARGUS FUND LUN-CHEON: The Argus Fund will launch its annual fund-raising campaign with a lun-cheon and raffle from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at the Burlington Senior Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave., Burlington. The fund provides small necessities to low-income, foster and at-risk Skagit County youth throughout the year. Lunch, $10 donation; raffle tickets, $5 with discounts for mul-tiple tickets. For information or tickets, call 360-419-3389 or email [email protected].

STAR PARTY: Explore the night sky and view distant galaxies, nebulas and planets beginning at dark Friday, Nov. 21, at Fort Nugent Park, 2075 SW Fort Nugent Road, Oak Harbor. Island County Astronomical Soci-ety members will provide an assortment of telescopes for viewing. All ages are wel-come. Free. The event will be canceled if cloudy. 360-679-7664 or icas-wa.webs.com.

HARVEST MARKET: The Mount Vernon Farmers Market will host an indoor Harvest Market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Mount Vernon Community Center, 1401 Cleveland Ave., Mount Ver-non. Check out artisan crafts and holiday gifts, music, farm fresh food and more. Free admission. mount vernonfarmersmarket.org.

NEW MOON CELEBRA-TION: Join Elke to celebrate the new moon and put forth new intentions at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Anacortes Center for Hap-piness, 619 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Bring your own hand drums and rattles or borrow hers. $5-$10 suggest-ed donation. 360-464-2229 or anacortescenterfor happiness.org.

HOLIDAY VENDOR MAR-KET: Independent home consultants will showcase a variety of goods from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Burlington Parks and Recreation Center, 900 E. Fairhaven Ave., Burl-ington. Check out candles, jewelry, soap, gifts, cloth-ing, handbags, home décor, housewares and more. Free admission. 360-755-9649 or burlingtonwa.gov/recreation.

OPEN HOUSE CELEBRA-TION: The Grand Willow Inn celebrate its 10th anniver-sary with an open house and food drive from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at 17926 Dunbar Road, Mount Vernon. Bring food bank donations of nonperishable food and new warm cloth-ing items. Enjoy door prizes, giveaways and appetizers, site tours and more. RSVP: [email protected] or Facebook.com/GrandWil-low. Information: 360-428-5071 or grandwillow.com.

WINE & BEER FEST: The Skagit Wine and Beer Fes-tival will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at Best Western Plus Skagit Valley Inn, 2300 Market St., Mount Vernon. Enjoy wine, beer and spirit tastings, food, chocolate and cheese samplings. Ages 21 and older only. Advance tickets: $40 per person, $70 couples. $20 VIP upgrade gets early admission at 3 p.m. $50 at the door. 360-428-8547 or mountvernonchamber.com.

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Ryan Shupe & the Rubberband Ryan Shupe & the Rubberband brings a lively hybrid style of contemporarycounty, infused with �avors of bluegrass, rap, rock. This charismatic quintetwill take you on an entertainment roller-coaster with stellar musicianship, witty lyrics, funny antics, sing-alongs, and introspective ballads like the hit single, “Dream Big”. All Ages Concert

NT Live: ‘Of Mice and Men’7:30 p.m. today

Golden Globe winner and Academy Award nominee James Franco (“127 Hours,” “Milk”) and Tony Award nominee Chris O’Dowd (“Bridesmaids,” “Girls”) star in the hit Broadway production “Of Mice And Men.”

This landmark revival of Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck’s play is a power-ful portrait of the American spirit and a heartbreaking testament to the bonds of friendship. The production was nominated for two Tony Awards, including Best Per-formance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for O’Dowd.

$16 general, $14 seniors, $12 students, with $2 off for Lincoln members.

‘The Barefoot Bandit’7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14

A young boy’s dream of flying and designing airplanes becomes a reality when Colton Harris-Moore breaks out of a halfway house at the age of 15 and

steals the first of five airplanes. His cap-tor, lawyer, mother, and the FBI team that hunted him for several years tell the tale.

Carly Bodmer, director of the “The Barefoot Bandit,” will appear after the film for a question and answer session.

$10 general; $9 seniors, students and active military; $8 members; $7 children 12 and under.

‘Pride’5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 147:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 155:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16

It’s the summer of 1984. Margaret Thatcher is in power and the National Union of Mineworkers is on strike, prompting a London-based group of gay and lesbian activists to raise money to support the strikers’ families.

Initially rebuffed by the union, the group identifies a tiny mining village in Wales and sets off to make their donation in person. As the strike drags on, the two groups discover that standing together makes for the strongest union of all.

Rated R. $10 general; $9 seniors, stu-dents and active military; $8 members; $7 children 12 and under. Bargain matinee prices (all shows before 6 p.m.): $8 gener-al, $6 members, $5 children 12 and under.

AT THE LINCOLN THEATRE

712 S. First St., Mount Vernon360-336-8955 n www.lincolntheatre.org

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area November 13-20 TUNING UP Playing at area venues November 13-20

Thursday.13MAGIC

Elliot Hofferth: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Ana-cortes. $5. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

MUSICJansen Jazz Band: 7:30 p.m., Jansen

Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden. $10. 360-354-3600 or jansenartcenter.org.

THEATER“Landscape with Weapon”: Skagit

Valley College Drama Department, 7:30 p.m., Phillip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $5, free for SVC students. 866-624-6897 or mcintyre hall.org.

“These Shining Lives” (drama): Anacortes High School Theatre Depart-ment, 7:30 p.m., Brodniak Hall, 1600 20th St., Anacortes. Admission by donation. 360-503-1369.

“Run for Your Wife” (comedy): 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $18. 360-679-2237 or whidbeyplayhouse.com.

Friday.14OPERA

“Aida”: Skagit Opera, 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. A preperformance lec-ture will take place at 6:45 p.m. $25-$59. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.





Saturday.15MUSIC

Josephine Howell with the Paul Rich-ardson Trio (jazz, blues): 3 p.m., Sudden Valley Dance Barn, Gate 2, 8 Barnview Court, Bellingham. $20. 360-671-1709 or suddenvalleylibrary.org.





Sunday.16MAGIC

“Dazzling Deceptions”: illusionist Brian Ledbetter, 2 p.m., Burlington-Edi-son High School cafe, 301 N. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. $10. Proceeds will ben-efit Camp Fire Samish and Camp Kirby. 360-733-5710.

OPERA“Aida”: Skagit Opera, 3 p.m., McIntyre

Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Ver-non. A preperformance lecture will take place at 2:15 p.m. $25-$59. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.


Valley College Drama Department, 2 p.m., Phillip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $5, free for SVC students. 866-624-6897 or mcintyre hall.org.


Wednesday.19MUSIC

Instrumental Gala Concert: Mount Vernon High School bands, 7 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $8 adults, $4 students. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

Jazz at the Center: Pearl Django, 7 p.m., Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. $20. 360-387-0222 or camanocenter.org.

Thursday.20THEATER

“Landscape with Weapon”: Skagit Valley College Drama Department, 7:30 p.m., Phillip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $5, free for SVC students. 866-624-6897 or mcintyre hall.org.



THURSDAY.13

FRIDAY.14

SATURDAY.15

SUNDAY.16

Swingnuts Jazz: 6 to 9 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

Vic Cano and John Daughtrey: 5 to 8 p.m., Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. All ages. 360-982-2649.

Bitchin Bajas, Zach Zinn: 9 p.m., The Shake-down, 1212 N. State St., Bell-ingham. $6. 360-778-1067.

Muse Bird Cafe: Jean Mann, Alicia Healey and Amber Darland, 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $8. 360-445-3000.

Jimmy Wright: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 High-way 9, Mount Vernon. 360-422-6411.

The Dogtones (classic rock, pop): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Winners Lounge, 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow. No cover. 877-275-2448.

Wayne Hayton: 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Ana-cortes. 360-588-1720.

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

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

Turntable Einstein: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bell-ingham. 360-778-1067.

Fabulous Roof Shakers (blues): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-445-3000.

Jimmy Wright: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360-422-6411.


Christy & Friends (rock, blues): 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805.

Luke Warm and the Moderates: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-755-3956.

Birdsview Bluegrass: 8 to 11 p.m., Sedro-Woolley Eagles Hall, 1000 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. Members and invited guests. 360-855-0530.

M.D.C. (Millions of Dead Cops), Agonizer, Totalizer, Proud Failures: 10 p.m., The Shake-down, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $8. 360-778-1067.

Alan Hatley Band: 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. 360-766-6330.

Marcia Kester (country, pop, blues): 11 a.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000.

El Colonel and Mary De La Fuente: 6 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $5. 360-445-3000.

Gary B’s Church of Blues: Jam Night, 6 to 10 p.m., Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360-445-4733.

Desperate Measures (classic rock): 6 to 10 p.m., Castle Tavern, 708 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. No cover. 360-855-2263.

Caleb Klauder Country Band: 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-766-6266.

Wovenhand, Pontiak: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bell-ingham. $10. 360-778-1067.

The Green, J Boog: 9:15 p.m., Wild Buffalo House of Music, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. $18. 360-312-3684.

Little Joe Argo: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Ana-cortes. 360-588-1720.

Jazz at the Center: Pearl Django, 7 p.m., Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. $20. 360-387-0222.

Singer Songwriters Open Mic Night: hosted by Jean Mann, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805.

Prozac Mountain Boys: 5 to 8 p.m., Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. All ages. 360-982-2649.

Moonhat, Sky All Around, Illogicians: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bell-ingham. 360-778-1067.

Skip Williams and Robert “Goldtooth” Ray (jazz): 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 321 Front St., Lynden. No cover. 360-354-3600.

SATURDAY.15ALAN HATLEY BAND9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. 360-766-6330.

FRIDAY.14, SUNDAY.16“AIDA”Skagit Opera, McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. A preperformance lecture will take place 45 minutes before curtain. $25-$59. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org. Check individual listing for time.

THURSDAY.13ELLIOT HOFFERTH7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $5. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

THURSDAY.13SWINGNUTS JAZZ6 to 9 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

TUESDAY.18 WEDNESDAY.19 THURSDAY.20

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ON STAGE in the Skagit Valley and surrounding area November 13-20 TUNING UP Playing at area venues November 13-20

Thursday.13MAGIC

Elliot Hofferth: 7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Ana-cortes. $5. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

MUSICJansen Jazz Band: 7:30 p.m., Jansen

Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden. $10. 360-354-3600 or jansenartcenter.org.





Friday.14OPERA

“Aida”: Skagit Opera, 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. A preperformance lec-ture will take place at 6:45 p.m. $25-$59. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.





Saturday.15MUSIC

Josephine Howell with the Paul Rich-ardson Trio (jazz, blues): 3 p.m., Sudden Valley Dance Barn, Gate 2, 8 Barnview Court, Bellingham. $20. 360-671-1709 or suddenvalleylibrary.org.





Sunday.16MAGIC

“Dazzling Deceptions”: illusionist Brian Ledbetter, 2 p.m., Burlington-Edi-son High School cafe, 301 N. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. $10. Proceeds will ben-efit Camp Fire Samish and Camp Kirby. 360-733-5710.

OPERA“Aida”: Skagit Opera, 3 p.m., McIntyre

Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Ver-non. A preperformance lecture will take place at 2:15 p.m. $25-$59. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.


Valley College Drama Department, 2 p.m., Phillip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $5, free for SVC students. 866-624-6897 or mcintyre hall.org.


Wednesday.19MUSIC

Instrumental Gala Concert: Mount Vernon High School bands, 7 p.m., McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $8 adults, $4 students. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org.

Jazz at the Center: Pearl Django, 7 p.m., Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. $20. 360-387-0222 or camanocenter.org.

Thursday.20THEATER

“Landscape with Weapon”: Skagit Valley College Drama Department, 7:30 p.m., Phillip Tarro Theatre, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. $5, free for SVC students. 866-624-6897 or mcintyre hall.org.



THURSDAY.13

FRIDAY.14

SATURDAY.15

SUNDAY.16

Swingnuts Jazz: 6 to 9 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

Vic Cano and John Daughtrey: 5 to 8 p.m., Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. All ages. 360-982-2649.

Bitchin Bajas, Zach Zinn: 9 p.m., The Shake-down, 1212 N. State St., Bell-ingham. $6. 360-778-1067.

Muse Bird Cafe: Jean Mann, Alicia Healey and Amber Darland, 7 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $8. 360-445-3000.

Jimmy Wright: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 High-way 9, Mount Vernon. 360-422-6411.


Wayne Hayton: 8 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Ana-cortes. 360-588-1720.

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

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

Turntable Einstein: 10 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bell-ingham. 360-778-1067.

Fabulous Roof Shakers (blues): 7:30 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $10. 360-445-3000.

Jimmy Wright: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Big Lake Bar & Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. 360-422-6411.


Christy & Friends (rock, blues): 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805.

Luke Warm and the Moderates: 7:30 p.m., H2O, 314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-755-3956.

Birdsview Bluegrass: 8 to 11 p.m., Sedro-Woolley Eagles Hall, 1000 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. Members and invited guests. 360-855-0530.

M.D.C. (Millions of Dead Cops), Agonizer, Totalizer, Proud Failures: 10 p.m., The Shake-down, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham. $8. 360-778-1067.

Alan Hatley Band: 9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. 360-766-6330.

Marcia Kester (country, pop, blues): 11 a.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. 360-445-3000.

El Colonel and Mary De La Fuente: 6 p.m., Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main, Conway. $5. 360-445-3000.

Gary B’s Church of Blues: Jam Night, 6 to 10 p.m., Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360-445-4733.

Desperate Measures (classic rock): 6 to 10 p.m., Castle Tavern, 708 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. No cover. 360-855-2263.

Caleb Klauder Country Band: 5:30 p.m., Edison Inn, 5829 Cains Court, Edison. No cover. 360-766-6266.

Wovenhand, Pontiak: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bell-ingham. $10. 360-778-1067.

The Green, J Boog: 9:15 p.m., Wild Buffalo House of Music, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham. $18. 360-312-3684.

Little Joe Argo: 6 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Ana-cortes. 360-588-1720.

Jazz at the Center: Pearl Django, 7 p.m., Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. $20. 360-387-0222.

Singer Songwriters Open Mic Night: hosted by Jean Mann, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Anelia’s Kitchen & Stage, 513 S. First St., La Conner. 360-399-1805.

Prozac Mountain Boys: 5 to 8 p.m., Woolley Market, 829 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley. All ages. 360-982-2649.

Moonhat, Sky All Around, Illogicians: 9 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bell-ingham. 360-778-1067.

Skip Williams and Robert “Goldtooth” Ray (jazz): 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jansen Art Center Piano Lounge, 321 Front St., Lynden. No cover. 360-354-3600.

SATURDAY.15ALAN HATLEY BAND9 p.m., Longhorn Saloon & Grill, 5754 Cains Court, Edison. 360-766-6330.

FRIDAY.14, SUNDAY.16“AIDA”Skagit Opera, McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. A preperformance lecture will take place 45 minutes before curtain. $25-$59. 360-416-7727, ext. 2, or mcintyrehall.org. Check individual listing for time.

THURSDAY.13ELLIOT HOFFERTH7:30 p.m., Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. $5. 360-293-6829 or acttheatre.com.

THURSDAY.13SWINGNUTS JAZZ6 to 9 p.m., Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. 360-588-1720.

TUESDAY.18 WEDNESDAY.19 THURSDAY.20


GET INVOLVED

ARTCALL FOR ARTISTS:

That’s Knot All Artists’ Cooperative is accepting applications from artists who’d like to join the group. Pick up an application from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily at 128 S. First St., La Conner, or email [email protected].

CALL FOR INSTRUC-TORS: Burlington Parks and Recreation is looking for qualified instructors to expand its enrichment classes for youth and adults. To download an instruc-tor’s packet, visit burling-tonwa.gov and click on the “Instructors Needed” tab. 360-755-9649 or [email protected].

AUDITIONS“RUMORS”: Auditions

will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday

and Monday, Nov. 16-17, at Anacortes Community The-atre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes. Parts are available for four to six males and four to six females ages 20s to 40s. Auditions will be by cold readings from the script. The Neil Simon comedy will run Jan. 23-Feb. 14, 2015. For information or to schedule an audition, call 360-293-6829.

“THE RAINMAKER”: Alger Lookout Thespian Association will hold audi-tions at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22-23, at Alger Community Church, 1475 Silver Run Lane, Alger. Parts are avail-able for six men ages 20 and older, and one woman age 20 to 40-plus. Auditions will include cold readings and possibly an improv game or two. The romantic comedy will run Jan. 30-Feb. 15. 360-

424-5144 or altatheatre.com.

CALL FOR SHAKE-SPEARE PROPOSALS: Shakespeare Northwest is accepting directorial pro-posals for the 2015 Skagit River Shakespeare Festival through Nov. 30. The festi-val includes two main stage shows in repertory from July to mid-August at the Rex-ville-Blackrock Amphithe-atre. The festival tradition-ally stages one of William Shakespeare’s comedies and one history/tragedy. 206-317-3023 or shakesnw.org.

DANCEFOLK DANCING: Skagit-

Anacortes Folkdancers meet at 7 p.m. most Tuesdays at the Bayview Civic Hall, 12615 C St., Bay View. Learn to folkdance to a variety of international music. Instruc-tion begins at 7 p.m. fol-lowed by review and request

dances until 9:30. The first session is free, $3 thereafter. No partners needed. For information, contact Gary or Ginny at 360-766-6866.

THURSDAY DANCE: Dance to The Skippers from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays at Hillcrest Lodge, 1717 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. For information, contact Gisela at 360-424-5696.

CLOG DANCING FOR BEGINNERS: Free lesson from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by regular clog dancing from 11 a.m. to noon Thursdays, at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland St., Mount Vernon. No fee, no partner needed. First three lessons are free. Wear com-fortable shoes. For informa-tion, call Rosie at 360-424-4608.

MUSICTIME FOR FIDDLERS:

The Washington Old Time Fiddlers play acoustic old-time music at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Fridays of each month at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland. St. Free; dona-tions accepted. 360-630-9494.

SECOND FRIDAY DRUM CIRCLE: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, Unity Church, 704 W. Division St., Mount Ver-non. Shake off the energy of the week through drum-ming, songs, chants. Freewill donation. [email protected].

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

LOVE TO SING? Join the women of Harmony Northwest Chorus from 6:30 to 9 p.m. every Monday at

the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland Ave. Seeking women who like to sing a cappella music. All skill levels welcome.

ANACORTES OPEN MIC: 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Brown Lantern Ale House, 412 Commercial Ave., Ana-cortes. 360-293-2544.

OPEN MIC: Jam Night: 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Thurs-days, Conway Pub & Eatery, 18611 Main St., Conway. 360-445-4733.

RECREATION

TRAIL TALES: Friends of Skagit Beaches leads a series of informative walks along the Tommy Thompson Trail in Anacortes. For informa-tion, visit skagitbeaches.org. Next up:

Fall Birds of Fidalgo Bay: 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, Fidalgo Bay Resort, 701 Fidalgo Bay Road, Ana-cortes. Many species of birds that winter on Fidalgo Bay have arrived from their northern or inland breed-ing areas. Join local birder Tim Manns for an indoor presentation at 8:30 a.m. followed by a 9:30 a.m. bird walk along the trail. Bring binoculars and dress for the weather. Handicapped accessible. Free.

SALMON HABITAT RES-TORATION: Join Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group to help restore native riparian plants in the Skagit and Samish watersheds. These plants provide shade and cover for salmon and leaf litter for aquatic insects, which in turn provide food for salmon. These riparian zones also improve water quality by controlling ero-sion and filtering pollutants. All planting events take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. For information or to sign up, call 360-336-0172, ext. 304, or email edu-

[email protected]. Next up:

Nov. 15: Planting at Thomas Creek, 7662 F&S Grade Road, Sedro-Woolley.

TURKEY TROT: The eighth annual La Conner Turkey Trot 5K Run will get under way at 8 a.m. Thurs-day, Nov. 27, at La Conner Middle School, 305 N. Sixth St., La Conner. On-site registration opens at 7 a.m. the morning of the race. Thanksgiving-inspired attire is encouraged. Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers overall, with addi-tional raffle prizes during the race. Registration: $15, $40 family. Additional raffle tickets are $1 each. Proceeds will benefit the La Conner High School Track & Field Program. lovelaconner.com/la-conner-turkey-trot.

WORKSHOPSIDEA PARTY: 9 a.m. to

noon Saturday, Nov. 15, Anacortes Center for Hap-piness, 619 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. Bring your idea or dream, no matter how big (or small), for a collective “brainstorm-fest” where the whole groups focuses on one person’s wish at a time and offers super creative ideas and solutions. $12. Prereg-istration required: 360-464-2229 or anacortescenterfor happiness.org.

THEATERFREE ADULT ACTING

CLASSES: Anacortes Com-munity Theatre offers free acting classes for adults from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the third Saturday each month at 918 M Ave., Anacortes. Hosted by Nello Bottari, classes include theme monologues, scripted scenes, improv games and more, with a dif-ferent topic each month. Each class is independent, so you don’t have to commit to every session. 360-840-0089 or acttheatre.com.

Grammy Award winners Eric Tingstad and Nancy Rumbel have performed, recorded and toured together for over 26 years with 19 albums to their credit. They are friends who enjoy each other’s company and truly love making music!

EAGLES BALLROOM • ANACORTES, WAALL SHOWS 6:30 – 9:00 PM

For Information & Tickets, CALL CLIFF @ (425) 303-1848

Sponsored by:Also, SAG Presents: Three Artists You Won’t Want to Miss!www.snohomishartistguild.org

Tayla Lynn & Eric TingstadCountry

January 24thwww.TaylaLynn.com

The Libertine BellesSweet & Hot Vintage Swing Vocal Trio

March 20th & 21stwww.theLibertineBelles.com

Danny O’Keefe“Goodtime Charlie’s Got the Blues”

February 28thwww.DannyOKeefe.com


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AN EVENING WITH JOAN BAEZ: Nov. 13, Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham. 360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

SOMO: Nov. 15, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

LIGHTS: Nov. 15, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

THE GREEN: Nov. 16, The Showbox, Seat-tle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

SCOTT BRADLEE, POSTMODERN JUKE-BOX: Nov. 16, Neumos, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

CAPITAL CITIES: Nov. 16, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

FLOSSTRADAMUS: Nov. 17, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showbox online.com.

FKA TWIGS: Nov. 18, The Showbox, Seat-tle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

FLEETWOOD MAC: Nov. 20, Tacoma Dome. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

35TH ANNUAL SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY COMPETITION SEMIFINALS: Nov. 21, Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

DIRTY LOOPS: Nov. 21, The Showbox, Seat-tle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

JUDAS PRIEST: Nov. 22, Tacoma Dome. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA: “The Christmas Attic, Live”: Nov. 22, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

SUPER DIAMOND (Tribute to Neil Dia-mond): Nov. 22, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

CIRCA SURVIVE: Nov. 23, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

G-EAZY: Nov. 24, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

“A CHRISTMAS STORY, The Musical”: Nov. 25-Dec. 31, The 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave., Seattle. 888-584-4849 or 5thavenue.org.

USHER: Nov. 26, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

MONETA: Nov. 29, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

DIGITOUR: Dec. 1, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

106.1 KISS FM’s JINGLE BALL: with Lil Jon, Afrojack, Fall Out Boy, Mary Lambert, Fences, Jake Miller, Rixton, Lindsey Stirling and more: Dec. 2, WAMU Theater, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

ASKING ALEXANDRIA: Dec. 2, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showbox online.com.

WATSKY: Dec. 3, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

MICHELLE CHAMUEL: Dec. 3, Chop Suey, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

MICKY DOLENZ MONKEES CHRISTMAS: Dec. 5-6, Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Bow. 877-275-2448 or theskagit.com.

JEEZY: Dec. 6, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

KINA GRANNIS: Dec. 8, The Showbox, Seat-tle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

DECK THE HALL BALL: featuring Dragons, Weezer, Cage the Elephant, Young the Giant, TV on the Radio, Kongos, Vance Joy, Royal Blood: Dec. 9, KeyArena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

DOWN: Dec. 10, The Showbox, Seattle.

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SAY ANYTHING, SAVES THE DAY: Dec. 15, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

SKINNY PUPPY: Dec. 15, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

THE GROUCH & ELIGH: Dec. 16, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showbox online.com.

IN THIS MOMENT: Dec. 30, Moore Theatre, Seattle. 877-784-4849 or livenation.com.

BUILT TO SPILL: Jan. 2-3, 2015, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showbox online.com.

BIG HEAD TODD AND THE MONSTERS: Jan. 15, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles: Jan. 20, Mt. Baker Theatre, Bellingham. 360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

TRIBAL SEEDS: Jan. 22, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

PIERCE THE VEIL, SLEEPING WITH SIRENS: Jan. 28, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

“RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S CAROU-SEL”: Feb. 5-March 1, 2015, The 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave., Seattle. 888-584-4849 or 5thavenue.org.

DR. DOG: Feb. 10, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

RU PAUL’S DRAG RACE: Feb. 11, Showbox SoDo, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showbox online.com.

BILLY IDOL: Feb. 13, Paramount Theatre, Seattle. 877-784-4849 or livenation.com.

MIRANDA LAMBERT: Feb. 13, Tacoma Dome. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

AUGUST BURNS RED: Feb. 16, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showbox online.com.

COLD WAR KIDS: Feb. 20, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

3 REDNECK TENORS: “From Rags to Red-necks”: Feb. 21, Mt. Baker Theatre, Belling-ham. 360-734-6080 or mountbakertheatre.com.

LOTUS: Feb. 22, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

GALACTIC: Feb. 27, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT: Feb. 28, Lincoln Theatre, Mount Vernon. 360-336-8955 or lincolntheatre.org.

JOSHUA RADIN: March 1, The Showbox, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or showboxonline.com.

HOT TICKETSSTEVIE WONDERDec. 3, Key Arena, Seattle. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com

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Get acquainted with Native American traditionsBy LYNN O’ROURKE HAYESThe Dallas Morning News

During Native American Heritage Month, learn about the ancient traditions, modern practices and enduring legacies of Native American and First Nation people and their cultures. Here are five places to consider:

1. National Museum of the American Indian. With locations on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., and in New York City, this museum houses one of the largest and most diverse collections of American Indian art, photographic documentation and cultural artifacts in the world. In col-laboration with tribes and native com-munities, the architecture and landscape were designed to further evoke the spirit of the people celebrated within the exhib-its. Young visitors can explore and learn through hands-on displays, special events, film screenings and a specially crafted guide created to help families make the most of their visit. nmai.si.edu

2. Little Big Horn Battlefield; Crow Agency, Montana. This scenic area memo-rializes one of the last armed efforts of the Northern Plains Indians to preserve their way of life. Here, in 1876, 263 soldiers and attached personnel of the U.S. Army, including Lt. Col. George Custer, met death at the hands of several thousand Lakota and Cheyenne warriors. Young visi-tors can earn a Junior Ranger badge. Every August, the area becomes the TeePee Capi-tal of the World when Crow Agency hosts Crow Fair, a celebration of native culture that includes parades, dancing and an All Indian Rodeo. 406-638-2621; visitmt.com; nps.gov/libi/contacts.htm

3. Ohio state parks. Native people began occupying the land that is now Ohio more than 10,000 years ago, when the Ice Age was just ending. By the 1700s, an estimated 20,000 Native Americans lived throughout Ohio. Evidence of these early residents remains today, as more than 10,000 Indian Mounds, used for burials and

ceremonies, have been found throughout the state. 1-800-282-7275; ohiostatepark lodges.com

4. First Nations; British Columbia. There are many aboriginal cultural experi-ences to enjoy in British Columbia. Visit the Ksan Historical Village & Museum to learn about the importance of feasting or holding a “potlatch” for the native people of the Skeena River area in northern Brit-ish Columbia. These traditional gatherings were the primary way of celebrating birth, death, marriage or other significant life events. Admire the glaciated peaks of the Coastal Mountains while en route to Whis-tler. There, visit the Squamish Lil’wat Cul-tural Centre, showcasing the living cultures of the Squamish and Lil’wat First Nations. Discover the regional history through exhibits, art, food, language, interactive activities and engaging performances in a magnificent mountain setting. 1-877-266-2822; aboriginalbc.com

5. Navajo Nation; Monument Valley, Arizona. It is not surprising that “Walk in beauty” is a cornerstone of Navajo phi-losophy. The spellbinding landscape is the sacred homeland of the Navajo Nation. Stop for photos along the scenic 17-mile drive or take a guided hike or horseback ride through the sandstone masterpieces that tower above the high desert floor. Watch the sun rise over this iconic land-scape from the only hotel located inside Monument Valley.

n Lynn O’Rourke Hayes is the editor of Fami-lyTravel.com. Email: lohayes@familytravel.

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n Jen Leo, Los Angeles Times


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Local travel “FOLLOWING THE FLOWERS FROM PARIS TO POMPEII”: 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, Chris-tianson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Road, Mount Ver-non. Take a springtime tour through the gardens of France and Italy and see what caught the eye of seasoned gardener Kathy Hirdler as she offers intimate peeks into the back streets of Italian hill towns and the grand public spectacles of the gardens of Versailles. Highlighted is a private tour of Claude Monet’s garden. $8. Registration required: 360-466-3821 or christiansonsnursery.com.

“DAY HIKING THE SAN JUAN & GULF ISLANDS”: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. Local author Craig Romano spotlights some of the best hiking destinations within the Salish Sea area. Free. 360-293-1910, ext. 21, or library.cityofanacortes.org.

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MINI-REVIEWSCompiled from news services.Ratings are one to four stars.

“A Walk Among the Tomb-stones” — Liam Neeson plays Matthew Scudder, an alcoholic private investigator hired to find a drug dealer’s kidnapped wife. Scudder spends a lot more time working out his demons than he does draw-ing his gun, and that makes him all the more interesting. Thriller, R, 114 minutes. HHH “Big Hero 6” — Disney’s animated story about a teenager befriending a health-care robot is a big, gorgeous adventure with wonderful voice performances, some dark undertones that give the story more depth, an uplifting message and more than a few laugh-out-loud moments. Animation action comedy, PG, 108 minutes. HHH

1⁄2 “Fury” — In his attempt to portray the horrors of war — even a war in its final days — writer/director David Ayer has squandered a great opportuni-ty with “Fury.” There is much to potentially like about the film, in particular the actors. But it draws far too heavily from the war-movie-cliché list: the griz-zled, no-nonsense veteran; the dim Southern bully; the meek newcomer who gets a quick and brutal indoctrination. Stars Brad Pitt, Shia LeBeouf, Logan Lerman and Michael Pena. War drama, R, 2:13, HH “Guardians of the Galaxy” — Chris Pratt plays the leader of a misfit band of anti-heroes, including a cynical raccoon and a walking tree, in this refreshing confection of entertainment, a mostly light-hearted and self-referential comic-book movie with loads of whiz-bang action, some laugh-out-loud moments and a couple of surprisingly beautiful and touching scenes as well. Sci-fi action, PG-13, 122 min-utes. HHH

1⁄2 “Gone Girl” — Ben Affleck gives one of his best perfor-mances as the prime suspect in his wife’s disappearance. It’s a thing of beauty watching the characters from Gillian Flynn’s novel manipulate, stumble, recover and stumble again. Mystery thriller, R, 149 minutes. HHH

1⁄2 “Interstellar” — What a beautiful and epic film is “Interstellar,” filled with great performances, tingling our senses with masterful special effects, daring to be openly sentimental, asking gigantic questions about the meaning of life and leaving us drained

and grateful for the experi-ence. Adventure/mystery/sci-fi, PG-13, 169 minutes. HHHH “Kill the Messenger” — Jer-emy Renner’s performance as 1990s investigative journalist Gary Webb is one of the more authentic portrayals of an old-fashioned, telephone-working reporter in recent memory. This movie, a solid tribute to his work, is as much about what happens to Webb after the story breaks as it is about his investigative heroics. Biographic drama, R, 112 min-utes. HHH “Men, Women & Children” — We can reach others con-stantly, but we still struggle to truly communicate with one another. This is the abiding theme of Jason Reitman’s perceptive, moving slice of modern life -- a time capsule of a film that understands how much technology domi-nates the lives of teenagers, as well as the parents trying their best to keep up with the times. Comedy drama, R, 116 minutes. HHH

1⁄2 “Nightcrawler” — As a freelance vulture who records video of crime and crash scenes for TV news, Jake Gyl-lenhaal plays one of the most disturbing movie characters of the year. But the film veers from dark satire to tense

crime thriller before the tires come off near the end, leaving the entire vehicle just short of worth recommending. Crime thriller, R, 117 minutes. HH

1⁄2 “St. Vincent” — This story of a chain-smoking gambler baby-sitting the neighbor kid is a prime showcase for Bill Mur-ray and his skill set. Nearly every scene is contrived, but writer-director Ted Melfi has a nice way with dialogue, and the cast -- including Melissa McCarthy and young Jaeden Lieberher -- is uniformly out-standing. Comedy, PG-13, 102 minutes. HHH

1⁄2 “The Fault in Our Stars” — With lesser source material, an average director and an OK cast, the adaptation of John Green’s novel about the glory and unfairness of life could have lost me. But everyone involved, from director Josh Boone to transcendent star Shailene Woodley and beyond, has talents way beyond the average. Drama, PG-13, 125 minutes. HHHH “The Equalizer” — The movie reunites director Antoine Fuqua with Denzel Washington, who earned his second Academy Award for his portrayal of a violent, cor-rupt police officer in “Training Day.” That film was far from flawless, but Washington was electric and the movie

crackled with a grimy, big-city energy. By contrast: For all its bloodletting and earnest approach, “The Equalizer” ends up being a bit on the listless side. Action-drama, R, 128 minutes. H1⁄2 “The Judge” — Robert Downey Jr. commands the screen as a hotshot lawyer who returns to his small hometown and defends his father (Robert Duvall) against a murder rap. But by the time all the ghosts and feuds have been put to rest, it’s surprising how little we care about these characters. Drama, R, 141 minutes. HH “Whiplash” — At times one feels enervated during this film’s intense confrontations between a cruel jazz maestro (J.K. Simmons, in one of the most memorable performanc-es of the year) and his drum-ming pupil (Miles Teller). And then the music comes togeth-er, and the moment soars, and the result is nothing short of exhilarating. Music drama, R, 106 minutes. HH

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NEW THIS WEEKThere’s a hint of the Dust Bowl in Oscar-winner Hilary

Swank’s face — a worn, rawboned quality straight out of a Walker Evans photograph.

That makes her the perfect Mary Bee Cuddy, the sturdy, not-quite-old maid of Tommy Lee Jones’ film, “THE HOMESMAN,” based on the Glendon Swarthout novel. Mary is genteel but practical, tough and wholly aware she is no great beauty. “Plain as an old tin pail, and bossy,” is how George Briggs describes her. Considering that Mary just rescued this rascal, Briggs (Jones), cutting him down from a vigilante’s noose, that’s not at all generous.

Swank lets us see the vulnerability and hurt underneath this flinty woman who has taken on the task of escorting three farm wives who have lost their minds in their corner of treeless, remote 1850s Nebraska. She practices songs she remembers on a cloth mock-keyboard until she can afford a real one, grimaces every time she considers her loveless life, and then puts away that hurt to get back to the matter at hand. With claim-jumper Briggs coerced into helping, they will drive a jail wagon through five weeks of snowy early spring all the way to the Missouri River where the women will be handed off to someone who can get them to relatives back East.

We’re shown how the women (Miranda Otto, Grace Gummer and Sonja Richter, all terrific) descended into madness. One buried three babies, killed by diphtheria. Another snapped and killed her own child, and the third, a Norwegian (Richter), gave up her sanity when her mother died, leaving her raving at her cruel brute of a husband.

John Lithgow is splendidly upright, if a tad hypocritical, as the preacher who charges Mary with this quest. William Fichtner is the hard-hearted husband to one of the women. Tim Blake Nelson makes a vivid impression as a teamster with thoughts of taking one of the crazy women for him-self. James Spader is perfectly oily as an Irish-accented town developer. And Meryl Streep transforms into a Mar-tha Washington look-alike as a kindly preacher’s wife.

Jones tells this story with care and a lack of hurry, a pace to fit an age when people traveled no faster than two mules pulling a wagon could carry them. It’s “True Grit” and “The African Queen” with a moment of “Lawrence of Arabia,” period-perfect.

2:02. R (violence, sexual content, some disturbing behav-ior and nudity). HHH

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Twenty years after they permanently lowered the bar on broad and dumb character comedies, Lloyd and Harry are back, “Dumb and Dumber” than ever in “DUMB AND DUMBER TO.” Within moments of the opening credits, you may find yourself overcome with sentimental warmth at seeing two 50-something actors as characters that the years have not made smarter. Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels energetically reprise their popular roles, and the warmth follows. Sure, it’s only trickling down your leg and never comes close to reaching your heart, but warmth is warmth.

Those fart-joke farceurs, the Farrellys, re-team with their stars and an equally aged supporting cast for a film of occasional funny lines, random uproarious sight gags and bodily function jokes, all scented with a whiff of sad des-peration. They’re “Stooges” in a post-“Hangover” world, and the staleness shows.

1:50. PG-13 (crude and sexual humor, partial nudity, lan-guage and some drug references). H1⁄2

n Roger Moore, McClatchy-Tribune News Service


‘Lost on the River: The New Basement Tapes’Various artists

The bottom-less well of material from Bob Dylan just got deeper with the release of “Lost on the River: The New Base-ment Tapes,” an unqualified success.

The 20 songs with titles like “Card Shark” and “Duncan and Jimmy” are taken from recently discov-ered lyrics that Dylan wrote in 1967, during the period that produced the so-called “Basement Tapes” record-ings that were released in their entirety in a separate box set earlier in November.

Such luminaries as Elvis Costello, Jim James from My Morning Jacket and Marcus Mumford worked out musical arrangements from the lyrics that Dylan either never recorded, or perhaps recorded and never released. Former Dylan band member and producer T Bone Burnett, who also pulled together the “Oh Brother, Where Art Thou” soundtrack among many other projects, oversaw the work and makes it all flow seamlessly.

“Down On The Bottom,” the James-led opener, is a standout, as is “When I Get My Hands On You,” with Mumford taking lead vocals.

n Scott Bauer, Associated Press

Pink Floyd“The Endless River”

Never was an album more aptly named than “The Endless River,” the new — and

seemingly final — release from Pink Floyd. It flows unstoppably, and while some listeners may feel it meanders on too long, it’s very easy to get swept along by it.

Though this is the band’s first studio album in two decades, much of the mate-rial was recorded in 1993 and 1994, during sessions for “The Division Bell.” For years, it seemed that album would be Pink Floyd’s swan song. But now the mate-rial has been tweaked and shaped into a new release, partly in tribute to keyboard player Rick Wright, who died in 2008.

Guitarist David Gilmour has called “The Endless River” a series of musical conversations; the band members’ musical rapport was always more eloquent than their spoken communi-cations. There are not many words on this mostly instru-mental album, although physicist Stephen Hawking lends his distinctive voice to “Talkin’ Hawkin’.”

Both the compositions and their titles allude to all the water that has passed under the bridge in the course of Pink Floyd’s long career. The opening track, “Things Left Unsaid,” sets the tone: It’s a woozy wash of Wright’s keyboards, haunting horn sounds and Gilmour’s guitar that feels elegiac.

On it rolls from there, sometimes a tranquil wash, sometimes churned into rapids by Gilmour’s pierc-ing guitar and Nick Mason’s thundering drums, for 18 tracks — four sides of vinyl if you opt for the old-fash-ioned format.

What’s on display is not so much songwriting as chemistry. This band had something, a magic, and you can hear it throughout “The Endless River.”

n Jill Lawless, Associated Press

Foo Fighters“Sonic Highways”

Twenty years into their career as one of the world’s leading rock bands, Foo Fighters continue to find ways to challenge both themselves and their listeners.

On “Sonic Highways,” a companion to the simi-larly named HBO television series, the Dave Grohl-fronted band, with assis-tance from producer Butch Vig, tasked itself with touch-ing down in eight U.S. cities, exploring each town’s music history, and then writing and recording a song in that city influenced by what they dis-covered, often accompanied by a native son or daughter.

To its credit, the band avoids gimmickry. For

example, in New Orleans, it recorded the mid-tempo “In The Clear” with the legendary Preservation Hall Jazz Band, but no one will mistake the tune for a typi-cal Crescent City brass band parade. Instead, each city’s elements are incorporated into the Foo Fighters’ sound.

That’s not to say they didn’t find inventive ways to salute each locale.

On the album’s best track, the thoughtful, driving “Con-gregation,” which features Zac Brown and was record-ed at his Southern Ground studio in Nashville, the lyrics include “singing like a blue-bird in the round,” a refer-ence to the famous song-writer venue, Bluebird Cafe. On the aggressive power pop of “What Did I Do/God As My Witness,” recorded in Austin, Grohl brings up the 13th floor, an insider reference to The 13th Floor Elevators, the influential yet

obscure Roky Erickson-led psychedelic ’60s band from the Texas town.

n Melinda Newman, Associated Press

Garth Brooks“Man Against Machine”

As would be expected, Garth Brooks strives for an epic statement on his re-entry into full-time record-ing, after a 13-year hiatus.

Unlike most modern male country stars, Brooks looks beyond partying and celebrating rural life on “Man Against Machine.” Like U2 or Bruce Springs-teen, Brooks positions him-self as a cultural figurehead who speaks for, and to, the common man.

To his credit, Brooks represents the middle class who work too many hours and devote their earnings to getting by in a society that’s “rotten to the core,” as he states in the title song, which pits a desperate man making a stand against an Orwellian power structure.

The album shows the influence of country rock-ers Jason Aldean and Eric Church in its heavy guitars and dark-hued themes. But he doesn’t go for auto-tuned vocals, rhythm loops or rap-ping. The songs are weighty and wordy, taking up where his albums “Scarecrow” and “In the Life of Chris Gaines” left off.

Now, like then, Brooks’ desire to address life’s impor-tant themes should be wel-comed into a country music scene that rarely shows such ambition these days.

n Michael McCall, Associated Press

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