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Arts

A saucy show debuts at the Open Space

The naughty and sophisticated charms of burlesque are coming to the Island on Saturday, when an all-star ensemble…

VALISE Gallery members peruse a collection of banned books that is part of the gallery’s current all-Island show based on the theme of censorship.

Arts

Review: Eye-catching exhibits will also make you think

Two big exhibits with lively, ecumenical approaches to art are on view right on Vashon, and you don’t…

Vashon Junior Civic Ballet dancers strike a pose from a famous painting by Edgar Degas in “Portraits in Motion.”

Arts

Dancers will bring great works of art to life

More than two dozen young dancers will bring some of the world’s most famous paintings to life in…

Hannah Van Dusen strikes a pose in “The Whistling Monster.”

Arts

Artists and kids join forces to tackle ‘The Whistling Monster’

The Blue Heron Dance program is about to mount its biggest and most collaborative program ever, thanks to…

Jeweler Penny Grist will be on the tour this year.

Arts

Artists prepare to open their studios to the public

Dozens of local painters, sculptors, jewelers, potters, candle makers, glass blowers and other artists are getting ready for…

Peter Evans and Madeleine Wolczko work on a song in Evans’ music studio.

Arts

Island youth get a chance to share the stage with a Seattle rapper

The Island is buzzing about a concert that will take place this weekend at Open Space for Arts…

A musical instrument by Paula Allegrini will be shown at Café Luna.

Arts

Put on your cruising shoes and take in a bounty of art Friday night

This weekend will be a big one on Vashon for those who love visual art. It begins with…

The cast of “Guys and Dolls” includes two dozen young Island actors.

Arts

Kids roll the dice with ‘Guys and Dolls’

Guys and Dolls,” an award-winning 1950 Broadway hit that has earned a place as one of the most…

Rayna Holtz will retire from the Vashon Library this month.

News

Beloved librarian closes a rich chapter in her life

For the past 22 years, reference librarian Rayna Holtz has been a fixture at Vashon’s library, patiently assisting…

Gaye Detzer and March Twisdale act up in “Enchanted April.”

Arts

Review: Drama Dock’s latest show is a trip worth taking

If you’re like me and desperately need a respite from Vashon’s bone-chilling spring, I can recommend no easier…

Ian Moore is one local luminary holding a concert on the Island this weekend.

Arts

Hometown heroes will shine in shows this weekend

This weekend will give Island music lovers a chance to come out for concerts headlined by world-renowned musicians…

Steven Smith

Arts

Drama Dock offers ‘Enchanted April’

Local thespians hope to bring a much-needed dose of sunshine to Vashon this weekend, when Drama Dock opens…

Lisa DeFaccio’s delicate pottery is part of Bloom’s inventory.

Business

Works by local artists grace Blooms & Things

It’s been almost a year since Carol and Chuck Ahlfors purchased Blooms & Things, a cozy flower shop…