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DECEMBER 28, 2017 // 17 THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE CROSSWORD 1 2 3 17 MAKING A FAST BUCK 4 18 22 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 19 20 21 23 24 25 14 15 16 47 48 49 100 101 By Mary Lou Guizzo and Jeff Chen / Puzzles Edited by Will Shortz Answers on Page 20 1 4 9 14 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 28 30 32 34 35 37 38 39 40 43 46 50 51 52 54 55 57 61 63 65 66 67 68 69 ACROSS Speedway brand West Indies native Bounds along “Just a ____!” Drain opening Chip away at Symbol of the National Audubon Society Colorado tributary Plot device in “The Shining” that has significance when spelled backward Restaurant chain founded by the Raffel brothers (hence the name) Elevator choice Turns briefly? Some Carnaval performances Called from the cote Telephotos, e.g. Ancient Greek Male that might be in a rut? Stymies Relative of a birch College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa Country singer Crystal Screwy Pitch One of the Wayans brothers Wine: Prefix Christmas ____ Prince, e.g. A, in Austria Base supporting a statue Branded baby carriers Symbols on 10 state flags They might be thrown around in a rodeo Digitally endorse Sleigh-bell sounds Terminate “____ God” (psalm words) Chemistry exam? 70 Skin art, informally 71 Descartes’s conclusion 72 Clear 73 Yule sound? 75 ____ guerre 77 Range grp. 78 & 80 One of TV’s Property Brothers 82 “Really!” 83 Spotted 84 Nicholas, e.g. 86 Give a ring? 88 Hallmark.com suggestion 90 Divan 92 “____ welcome!” 93 Cow poke? 94 Avoid a bogey, barely 97 Neighbor of a bishop: Abbr. 98 Souped-up cars 102 Mahershala ____, Oscar winner for “Moonlight” 103 One of the record industry’s former Big Four 104 Carpenter’s aid 106 Hypotheticals 107 “Just kidding!” 108 Airer of “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” 109 Sanctuary 111 “Hey ____” (1963 #1 hit) 113 Mobile home: Abbr. 114 Actress Audrey of “Amélie” 117 Animal on Scotland’s coat of arms 119 Kind of cabinet 122 Written history 123 Who’s depicted in this puzzle when the circled letters are connected from A to Z and back to A 124 Games of chance 125 Prison part 126 Sorts, as chicks 127 Downsize? Continued from Page 5 All Stars playing a range of dance- able rhythm music from ragtime to reggae. DJ Yerstruly 9 p.m., Manzanita Lighthouse Pub, 36480 Hwy. 101, Nehalem, 503-368- 4990. New Year’s Eve party with DJ Yerstruly. 26 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 21 27 29 31 33 36 40 41 42 44 45 47 48 49 51 56 58 59 60 62 64 DOWN Tears to smithereens It’s read from a scroll Large column of smoke Terminated Opposite of dep. Heists Description of rustic life Importune It moves a cursor back Body check? Whiz kids Want-ad abbr. Having streaks W.W. II ordeal at Leningrad Notably nonunionized workers Mama of song Decorates brilliantly One of a dozen good things? Friend Oodles Vulcan mind ____ Beginning to do well? Kind of skirt “Fanfare for the Common Man” composer Hair straighteners Licorice-flavored brew Singer with a No. 1 hit about 123-Across Feature depicted in the upper left of this puzzle Hatmaker Like van Gogh, in later life Les ____, “WKRP in Cincinnati” news director & 53 123-Across, in song One of many in a Swiss Army knife Letters on some Navy carriers Infantry members, briefly Alternative to J.F.K. 1990s tennis great Huber Align Maggie & the Katz play indie blues and alternative soul. Sonny Hess 9 p.m., McMenamins Sand Trap, 1157 Marion Ave., Gearhart, 503-717-8150, no cover, 21+. Ring in New Year’s with Sonny Hess and her band, bringing blues and rhythm-n-blues music to northwest audiences. Karaoke From Hell! 9 p.m., San Dune Pub, 127 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-5080, 21+. Sing along karaoke with live music by the Karaoke From Hell! band. Thunder Road 9 p.m., American Legion, 1315 Broad- way, Seaside, 503-738-5111, 21+. Thunder Road plays country, classic rock and blues covers; NYE dinner tickets are $25. Maggie & the Katz 9 p.m., American Legion, 1216 Hem- lock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2973. Dragulation NYE 10 p.m., Columbian Theater, 1114 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-2233, 27 28 32 29 33 37 40 41 42 43 50 34 35 38 39 44 57 63 64 67 68 72 73 78 84 95 59 60 70 75 82 83 88 104 109 115 116 105 110 111 117 122 Libertine Belles 10 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642- 2311. Ring in 2018 with the swinging jazz trio The Libertine Belles, serenad- ing with classic vintage tunes. Monday, Jan. 1 Burgers & Jam 6:30 p.m., American Legion, 1216 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436- 2973. The legion offers good burgers and good music. 99 106 107 118 113 119 120 121 124 126 First name at Woodstock Political org. since 1854 Shout of approval Three ____ Men Didn’t hedge one’s bets Starting point for an annual flight ____ City (Baghdad suburb) “In your dreams!” Result of a sack on third and long, maybe Bunks in barracks $15, 21+. Dragulation rings in the New Year with entertainment and live music by local musicians and DJ imcodefour. 98 112 123 125 89 93 97 108 71 77 92 103 62 76 87 96 54 61 69 86 91 53 66 81 85 102 114 46 65 80 90 94 58 74 79 36 52 56 31 45 51 55 66 74 76 79 81 82 83 85 87 89 30 91 93 94 95 “Brava!” elicitor Punxsutawney prognosticator Deliverer of Christmas packages Capital whose name ends in its state’s postal code 96 Cousin of an alpaca 99 Functioning robotically 100 Repetitive bit of computer code 101 A-listers 104 Boy in “A Charlie Brown Christmas” Tuesday, Jan. 2 Brian O’Connor 5:30 p.m., Shelburne Inn Restaurant, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360- 642-4150, no cover. Acoustic guitarist Brian O’Connor’s repertoire includes nostalgic favorites, an eclectic mix of jazz standards as well as original compositions. Wednesday, Jan. 3 Metzner & Patenaude 9 p.m., Voodoo Room, 1114 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-2233, no cover, 21+. Scheckie Metzner and Pee Wee Patenaude play blues, soul and Caribbean music with Josh Baer on bass. 127 105 110 112 115 116 118 120 121 Tombstone marshals California’s Big ____ Durham sch. Roofing material ____ Father Christmas Crew member Games org. Fiscal-year part: Abbr. Thursday, Jan. 4 Floating Glass Balls 7 p.m., Bill’s Tavern, 188 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2202, no cover. The Floating Glass Balls plays bluegrass, Caribbean, folk, swing and country. PROJECT Trio 7 p.m., Liberty Theatre, 1203 Com- mercial St., Astoria, 503-325-5922, $25. PROJECT Trio is a passionate, high energy chamber ensemble blending their classical training with an eclectic taste in styles playing classical, jazz and instrumental music.