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Lizzy Corliss

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Islander completes second trek in the triple crown of hiking

Ask islander Lizzy Corliss about her adventures hiking the Appalachian Trail solo this year or the Pacific Crest…

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AROUND TOWN

Events happening on the island this week, Oct. 21 - 28.

Sandra Noel

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Island illustrator reads from new book of poems

Freelance illustrator, graphic designer, biologist and Vashon resident Sandra Noel is well-known for her interpretive and educational signs…

Dr. Quinton Morris

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Violinist launches world tour on Vashon

Dr. Quinton Morris, a concert violinist, chamber musician, teacher and director will launch his world tour with a…

Greta Matassa

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Jazz vocalist returns to Vashon

As part of Vashon Allied Arts’ Jazz Series, acclaimed Seattle jazz vocalist and educator Greta Matassa will return…

A Macedonian wedding celebration graces the cover of 'Playing 'Til Your Soul Comes Out!'

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CD release party celebrates folk music of Macedonia

Music and dance ethnographer, community organizer, photographer and islander Martin Koenig has spent a lifetime working with immigrant…

Chris Austin

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Author blends humor with history of Vashon in new book

Funny man Chris Austin sits at a desk in the front office of The Beachcomber.

Sam Hamill

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Acclaimed Northwest poet returns to Vashon

Acclaimed poet Sam Hamill once said that poetry teaches us things that cannot be learned in prose. He…

Arlette Moody

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KVSH-FM celebrates one year

Voice of Vashon’s community radio station KVSH 101.9 will celebrate its first anniversary with a special show —…

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Final call for islanders to tell their stories

Last April, Mary Shackelford and Shirley Ferris launched a project called, “Heart of Vashon: Telling Our Story.”

Bill Brown & The Kingbees will play at the Bike on Friday.

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Local band will rock the Red Bike

The Vashon band Bill Brown & The Kingbees has been playing gigs in the Northwest since 1986

Bruce Morser’s drawing

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Commissioned artist draws patterns of light and dark

I have watched Bruce Morser draw for over 30 years, and I still don’t understand how he manages…

Carol Schwennesen’s painting

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Paintings are a portal for artist commissioned by VAA

For island artist Carol Schwennesen, whose often large canvases are a vibrant choreography of color, painting is a…