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Toby Nichols and Jill Bulow rehearse “It’s a Wonderful Life.”

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It’s A Wonderful Life: Thespians present a new version of the classic tale

For many, it’s a holiday tradition — to gather the family in front of the tube and fall…

Marisa McTighe dances the role of Clara in “The Nutcracker.”

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Island dancers light up a new ‘Nutcracker’

For many on Vashon, it’s a holiday ritual, on par with trimming a tree or heading out on…

Werner Herzog and a film crew step inside Chauvet Cave

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An acclaimed film takes viewers back in time

Fans of cinema-as-art shouldn’t miss an upcoming 3D film “Cave of Forgotten Dreams” to be shown at 7:30…

Brian Brenno has begun making portraits of Seattle and Vashon

Arts

A glassblowing master branches out | Artist Feature

To step inside glass artist Brian Brenno’s studio — a red metal barn tucked off of Vashon Highway…

Arts

Book your ticket to boogie onto an all-Island soul train

Vashon musicians will line up on Saturday to perform in a fundraiser for the Backbone Campaign, a local…

Carol Lutra-Johns and Geoff Johns say they consider Geoff’s cancer a “healing opportunity” and are working together on his treatment.

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Musician is upbeat in a trying time

Last July, Islanders Geoff Johns and his wife Carol Lutra-Johns did what they have done for years: They…

Celebrating the culinary arts: A local author’s new cookbook is piping hot

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Celebrating the culinary arts: A local author’s new cookbook is piping hot

The irresistible aromas of fresh-baked bread, tarts and pies might soon waft through more Island kitchens than usual…

James Copitzky

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Mormons on Vashon embrace a faith that’s little understood | Finding Faith

A sign in the parking lot of Vashon’s Mormon church reads “Visitors are welcome,” and sure enough, the…

The cast of “Grease” includes boys (front) Keanu Roush and (second row left to right) Jeffrey Parrish

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Hopelessly devoted to ‘Grease’: DramaDock puts on the 1970s classic

This weekend, Islanders can take a trip back in time to a bygone era of sock-hops, poodle skirts…

Sally Pepper will perform the 'cloud swing' aerial act as part of the show.

Arts

Burlesque is back: A slip of a show comes to Open Space

Janet McAlpin, a well-known local performer and a founder of both UMO Ensemble and the Open Space for…

Arts

Local stars turn out to help their neighbors

Some of Vashon’s most well-known performers will come together at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the Blue Heron to…

Marc Powell and Steve Tosterude rehearse Powell’s new show

Arts

Experience some old-time radio drama

Vashon Allied Arts will present an evening of radio drama at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Blue Heron.

Kate Goldby and Zac Anthony of The Wellingtons will play as part of the “Sharing the Stage” series.

Arts

Australian pop duo will ‘share the stage’

Vashon’s "Sharing the Stage" series will launch its fourth season at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, with a concert by…