On tap this weekend: A band, an open mic, a grand opera

Islanders can choose from an array of entertainment in the next few days, from seeing Island kids tear up the stage to getting a dose of Russian culture courtesy of Vashon Opera. Here’s what’s on tap.

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4:44 PM May 16, 2012 0

‘Church’ takes a stroll down memory lane

Writers and ensemble members of The Church of Great Rain have gone deep catalog, reaching back in time to revive some of the funniest material from their first two seasons.

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3:02 PM May 15, 2012 0

Vashon opera aims to bring a bit of Russia to the island

Island opera lovers are advised to get their tickets now for the sure-to-be-sold-out presentation of “Eugene Onegin,” to be staged by Vashon Opera May 16, 18 and 20 at Bethel Church.

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10:28 AM May 9, 2012 0

Dancers get ready to fly across the stage

A bevy of beautiful and strong young dancers has spent several months preparing to raise the curtain on Blue Heron Dance Company’s production of “Giselle,” slated for three performances this weekend at Vashon High School.

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updated 10:28 AM May 9, 2012 0

A master carver’s masterpiece will be unveiled this weekend

For the past eight months, Tlinglet master carver Israel Shotridge has been shaping a 40-foot red cedar into two 15-foot totems and a 30-foot sculpted facade in the Coast Salish style.

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12:32 PM May 1, 2012 0

Art Studio Tour: Follow the trail to 20 Vashon studios

Residents and tourists will once again get a chance to step inside those hallowed places where art is created when 20 Vashon artists throw open their doors to the public this weekend and next.

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updated 12:21 PM May 1, 2012 0

A troubadour will bring a bit of Ireland to Vashon

Maurice Dickson, a well-traveled and internationally celebrated minstrel from Northern Ireland, will play a gig at the Grange next to the north-end ferry terminal at 8 p.m. Saturday.

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updated 12:05 PM May 1, 2012 0

Theater, music and dance on Vashon | Entertainment Briefs

Vashon Allied Arts’ youth theater production, “Fiddler on the Roof, Jr.,” will open tomorrow.

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updated 11:57 AM May 1, 2012 0

First Friday features art by all ages

What might you see when you join the First Friday Gallery Cruise through Vashon’s shops and galleries? As usual, there will be a wealth of art on display, but the theme of this month’s cruise might well be “DIY,” since many of the shows feature work created by those who might not immediately identify themselves as artists.

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updated 11:55 AM May 1, 2012 0

Two new galleries join the scene

Not one, but two new galleries in Vashon town will debut during the First Friday gallery cruise.

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updated 11:52 AM May 1, 2012 0

Lessons from an opera: When singing in Russian, advice from a coach can help

Maria Marcy carefully balances a brimming cup of chai on a tipsy round table at Minglement. “Did you know chai in Russian means ‘black tea’?” she says.

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updated 5:35 PM April 24, 2012 0