It’s been a more than a month since a catastrophic earthquake struck Haiti, and Islanders have rallied to raise money for relief efforts through a patchwork quilt of initiatives, including penny drives, bake sales, poetry readings and church collections.
Romance will be in the air this weekend when a talented group of local singers performs a gala tribute to the love-drenched music of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein.
Every year, right about this time, something terrible happens on Vashon.
On a recent chilly afternoon, a steady stream of some of Vashon’s most well-known artists climbed the steps of Silverwood Gallery’s wide front porch, each bearing a colorful painting filled with images of flowers.
Ian Moore, an acclaimed guitarist, singer and songwriter, will rock the Blue Heron this weekend, when he takes the stage with an accomplished band of musicians for a full weekend’s worth of concerts.
Several Island musicians have been invited to play in an upcoming music festival that coincides with the Sundance Film Festival, and Islanders will have a… Continue reading
Yogoman Burning Band, a Bellingham-based group that has been inspired by Jamaican rap, New Orleans brass, early punk and Caribbean and African rhythms, will play… Continue reading
Islanders will have a chance to revel in the accomplishments of Vashon’s thriving film community when a new film festival debuts this week at Vashon Theatre.
There’s nothing like the luxurious feeling of sitting in front of a crackling fire on a cold winter night. But for a growing number of Island families, a wood fire isn’t a nicety — it’s a necessity that has become increasingly difficult to afford.
Vashon filmmakers are getting ready to roll out the red carpet for Vashon FilmAid — a brand-new film festival that will not only shine a… Continue reading
Robbie Fulks, the gangly singer, songwriter and flat-pick guitarist who became well known to Island audiences during a series of rollicking shows he played here a few years ago, will return to Vashon this weekend with a new duet partner in tow.
For the past three months, 30 eager young thespians have been preparing a special holiday treat for Island audiences.
Island cinephiles are gearing up for their annual chance to strut the red carpet, dodge paparazzi and see the Academy Awards on the silver screen at Vashon Film Society’s annual Oscar Night at Vashon Theatre.
Islanders started lining up at 4 p.m. outside Vashon Theatre last week, eager to snag tickets for the Seattle International StandUp Comedy Competition, a special… Continue reading
Islanders are buzzing about the recent burglary at Vashon Theatre, when Grinch-like thieves grabbed not only a state-of-the-art professional digital projector and other expensive equipment,… Continue reading
WHAT:Vashon Island Art Studio Tour Holiday 2009WHEN AND WHERE: The tour takes place for the next two weekends, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays… Continue reading
Silverwood Gallery, a beloved anchor to the Island’s bustling art scene, is celebrating its 15th anniversary.The anniversary show, “Shake the Tree 15,” will include work… Continue reading
