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Thomas Danbo’s troll sculpture in Point Robinson Park inspired Vashon Rep’s play, “Oscar’s Journey, The Fall and Rise of the Bird King.” (Alex Bruell photo)

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Vashon Rep brings ‘Oscar’s Journey’ to Ober Park

Admission is free, with donations accepted.

Award-winning youth filmmaker Levi Cobb and Vashon Film Institute’s Rich Hazzard. (Phil Clapham photo)

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Vashon Island Film Festival wraps 4th edition

Photos, award winners and more.

William McLaughlin (Courtesy photo)

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Fire board votes to hire new chief

The commissioners extended an offer to William McLaughlin.

The company of Drama Dock’s “Sister Act,” appropriately, includes a veritable sorority of powerhouse female talent, including (left to right) Holly Boaz, Rowena Hammill, Kiana Kendall, Erika Stranberg, Vanessa Bassi and Kelly Godell, the show’s director and new interim artistic director of Drama Dock. (Elizabeth Shepherd photo)

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Drama Dock is all set to deliver a sizzling ‘Sister Act’

The musical is directed by Drama Dock’s new interim artistic director, Kelly Godell.

The cast of Vashon Repertory Theatre’s teen production of “Next to Normal.” (Meg Thompson photo)

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Youth theater program embraces challenges of ‘Next to Normal’

The show was chosen for its themes of mental health, generational trauma, and grief.

Sally Timms and Jon Langford (Courtesy photo)

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Recommended: Jon Langford and Sally Timms at Sugar Shack

Their performances collide punk rock, sea shanties, heartbreaking ballads and alt-country hootenanny.

Esjay the Dreamer and Amy Funbuttons, performing in the 2024 edition of Open Air. (Michelle Bates photo)

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Recommended: Soar skyward at Open Air

The outdoor event features a cast of gravity-defying aerialists.

A group of Bon Odori dancers on Vashon. (Ela Lamblin photo)

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Celebrate ‘a deep sense of belonging’ at Vashon Cemetery

The cemetery will host a Kizoku Ishiki Obon celebration from 12-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9.

Liz Maxfield is an artist shown at Windermere. (Courtesy photo)

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New art exhibitions will brighten local galleries in August

First Friday returns with many shows which will remain on view throughout the month.

This photo by youth photograph Kairos Lamblin is included in the upcoming “Sanctuary: At Home In The Body exhibition opening on Friday, Aug. 1. (Kairos Lamblin photo)

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Local artist offers “Sanctuary: At Home in the Body”

The sweeping slate of events is being produced by Leah Okamoto Mann.

Films in the Vashon Island Film Festival include (top row, left to right) “The Balconettes,” “Coroner to the Stars,” “Seeds” (middle row) “A Second Life,” Brother Verses Brother,” “Lullaby” (bottom row) “As If the Earth Swallowed Them,” “Video Barn” and “Retirement Plan.” (Courtesy photos)

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Festival offers feast of award-winning independent films

Find out more about all festival and get tickets at vashonislandfilmfestival.com .

Since 2015, Vashon Events’ free musical instrument library has provided hundreds of island kids with the chance to learn to play a wide variety of instruments. Check out all the library offers at an open house from 12 p.m. to late afternoon, Saturday, July 26, outside of Open Space for Arts & Community. (Courtesy photos)

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Local lending library for music-makers holds open house

The free, all-ages event is aimed at families and islanders of all ages.

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Candidates for fire chief are (top row, left to right) Christopher Beswick, Alton “Brian” Culp, (bottom row) Ben Davidson and William McLaughlin.

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Four finalists are in running to be Vashon’s fire chief

Islanders can meet the finalists at an open house from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, July 28, at the Penny…