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    Articles by Janice Randall
    Steve Brown and Sally Fox say they still have much to learn about gardening.
    VAA Garden Tour: Sally Fox and Steve Brown...
    By Janice Randall • March 31, 2011 5:45 pm

    When they describe their sprawling, year-round garden, Sally Fox and Steve Brown say the sunny five-plus acres near Point Robinson actually hold a collection of 15 gardens, each one different. Their home is located at the center and looks out onto the colorful ornamental garden. The property offers a peek-a-boo view of Mount Rainier and expansive territorial views.

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    Chamber music is the focus of a brand new festival
    Chamber music is the focus of a brand...
    By Janice Randall • May 11, 2010 3:30 pm

    Vashon Allied Arts is gearing up to present a weekend full of chamber music during an ambitious festival spearheaded by two well-known Island cellists.

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    Two songwriters tune up for a double-bill show
    Two songwriters tune up for a double-bill show
    By Janice Randall • April 1, 2010 2:25 pm

    Island musicians Steve Amsden and Kevin Almeida have enlisted nearly a dozen musicians to join them for a double bill concert this weekend at the Blue Heron.

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    Geordie's Byre
    A celebration of all things Celtic will mark...
    By Janice Randall • March 16, 2010 12:18 pm

    Islanders can enjoy an all-Island, all-ages Celtic variety show at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 20, at the Blue Heron.

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    Mark Lewis
    A legendary jazzman plays at the Blue Heron
    By Janice Randall • February 9, 2010 1:38 pm

    Vashon Allied Arts’ 2010 Panache Jazz Series will kick off this weekend with a concert by the Mark Lewis Quartet.

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    Pianist Francoise Regnat
    A new chamber music series comes to Vashon...
    By Janice Randall • June 24, 2009 3:41 pm

    The first concert in Vashon Allied Arts’ new chamber music series is coming up this weekend, when renowned Island cellists Rowena Hammill and Doug Davis will be joined by Francoise Regnat, a pianist from Los Angeles.

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    Just Fiddlin’ and Friends.
    Just Fiddlin’ and friends come together to play
    By Janice Randall • June 2, 2009 1:36 pm

    Music fans can rediscover American roots music in an upcoming Vashon Allied Arts New Works concert.

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    Emma Rose DeSantis  in  “Carnival of Animals.”
    Blue Heron dancers take a leap
    By Janice Randall • May 5, 2009 1:17 pm

    More than 100 dancers are in the final rehearsals for an ambitious spring concert that will include two much-loved ballets.

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    Emma Strong concentrates on creating a work of art.
    High school artists get chance for a ‘real...
    By Janice Randall • April 28, 2009 2:01 pm

    More than 15 years ago, Vashon Allied Arts began to partner with Vashon High School’s art department to showcase student art in the Blue Heron Gallery.

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    Gail Pettis
    A jazz singer does her first Island show...
    By Janice Randall • March 24, 2009 12:37 pm

    Vashon Allied Arts’ next Panache jazz series show will showcase the soulful sounds of Seattle singer Gail Pettis.

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    Los Angeles writer brings a play ‘from the heart’ to Vashon
    Los Angeles writer brings a play ‘from the...
    By Janice Randall • March 10, 2009 2:49 pm

    Vashon Allied Arts will honor National Women’s History Month by bringing award-winning Los Angeles playwright Jude Narita to Vashon.

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    'Hansen Farm
    Art Hansen shows his iconic work at the...
    By Janice Randall • March 4, 2009 3:03 pm

    Art Hansen, a celebrated Northwest artist who will have a show in March at Blue Heron Gallery, has deep Island roots.

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    Eric Tingstad and Nancy Rumbel will play a show for VAA.
    A Grammy-winning duo will make music at the...
    By Janice Randall • February 17, 2009 7:04 pm

    An acclaimed musical duo, Tingstad and Rumbel, will take the stage at Blue Heron Art Center at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28.

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