Islanders can celebrate the sights and sounds of a lively art scene by taking in the last gallery cruise of the summer from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6, at a multitude of Vashon art hotspots and shops. Some reception times may vary — check the listings below.
In a move designed to make opera more accessible to Island families, Vashon Opera has announced that low-priced tickets to its upcoming production of “The Barber of Seville” will be sold to families and young people.
For many years, the neon Thriftway sign near the intersection of Vashon Highway and Bank Road has been an Island landmark and point of reference, but last week, the sign got a new, more modern look.
In every season, Vashon is a tuneful place, with an abundance of concerts suited to every taste filling Island stages year-round.
But July and August always bring an embarassment of musical riches to our shores, and this year is no exception.
For the past month, a small Island gallery has hosted an exhibit that proves the creative spirit is alive and well on Vashon.
A staple of summer arts entertainment — free outdoor presentations of classic theater works — will happen in two scenic Island locations this weekend.
Islanders can spend the day at the Burton Adventure Recreation Center this Saturday, taking part in a lively event that will include a high-stakes Frisbee golf tournament and an outdoor concert featuring the rocking sounds of three well-known bands.
Pete Welch, an Island music impresario best known for booking Red Bicycle Bistro with a steady lineup of regionally and nationally acclaimed acts, is pulling out all the stops for Strawberry Festival weekend at the Bike.
There’s a brand-new musical club on Vashon, devoted to discovering the big pleasures to be found in a tiny stringed instrument.
Vashon has a new museum, but it doesn’t look like most other museums. For one thing, it’s on wheels.
It’s time for the art cognoscenti to partake of a new batch of Island art shows. Here’s a list of July’s gallery cruise happenings, set for 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 2.
A beloved Island tradition will take place this weekend, as Vashon Allied Arts presents one of the most popular events on its annual calendar — a tour showcasing five exquisite gardens.
Two Wall Gallery has announced a vote-by-e-mail run-off election following its May exhibition of designs for an official, and first-ever, Vashon flag.
