Arts
Island string collectives play at Bumpershoot
By JULI GOETZ MORSER
Arts
Growing up in segregated south: new book tells it like it was
Lois Watkins met Dr. Martin Luther King not once, but twice. Her sister went to school with the…
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Anything Goes: High school presents classic musical
It's been seven years since Vashon High School's theater arts produced a classic American musical for its spring…
Arts
Islander aims for the triple crown
Since the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) gained notoriety through the 2014 movie, "Wild," people have flocked to hike…
Arts
Island musician releases new single to help the many
Three years ago, island singer-song-writer Sarah Christine had an intention to do more than dabble with her music.…
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Workshop offered with world-renowned Bulgarian singer
When world-renowned Bulgarian singer Valya Balkanska holds a vocal workshop on Vashon, the recorded sound of her voice…
Arts
New history of island, what makes it unique
What makes Vashon unique? The answer to that short but loaded question is teased out in the engaging…
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Ayurveda: Ancient healing unpacked in new book
Ancient Ayurveda cleansing practices are explained in what is billed as an accessible and comprehensive guide called "The…
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Island premiere: Birthday surprise becomes popular play
In 2007, when former islander Benita Staadecker turned 60, the last present she expected was a play commissioned…
News
New arts center will make debut Saturday
It's been an all-out race to the finish line, and despite being the wettest winter on record, construction…
Arts
Local author reads from new YA novel set abroad
As a storyteller and school librarian, islander Bob Jonas knows what kids like to read. As a writer…
Arts
Best-selling author reads from new nonfiction thriller
Call it luck. Call it synchronicity or even fate, but the stars aligned on the day in 1953…
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Former poet laureate reads from new book
Former Vashon poet laureate, painter and sculptor Ina Whitlock will read from her latest book of poems, “Moments…