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Legendary folk musician returns to Vashon to play concert

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Legendary folk musician returns to Vashon to play concert

Back in the day, singer Bob Haworth — Bo Mooney as his cohorts knew him in the 1970s…

Islander’s book documents history of Fisher Pond, legacy of Bill Fisher

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Islander’s book documents history of Fisher Pond, legacy of Bill Fisher

There is a legacy that stands at the center of the island, a gift of heart and hard…

Legendary jazz singer comes full circle back to Vashon

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Legendary jazz singer comes full circle back to Vashon

Legendary jazz vocalist Diane Schuur played her first gig on Vashon over 30 years ago. This weekend will…

Inspirational evening with islanders making a difference

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Inspirational evening with islanders making a difference

Please note: The event has been changed to Friday, Sept. 8.

Robert Wright will read from “Why Buddhism is True” at the Zen Center.

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Renowned author discusses Buddhism

The New York Times bestselling author, evolutionary scientist and Buddhist practioner Robert Wright will read and sign his…

Merna Hecht (Courtesy Photo)

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Vashon’s next poet laureate to be announced

Merna Ann Hecht has been named Vashon’s next poet laureate and will be handed the title by the…

Islanders enjoy Taste of Vashon at last year’s auction preview party. (Andy Dunnicliff Photo)

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Art auction preview party features art and local fare

Vashon Center for the Arts promises an evening of visual and gustatory delight during its annual art auction…

Artist’s work chosen for publication in master watercolor book

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Artist’s work chosen for publication in master watercolor book

Island artist Donna Botten likes to paint portraits, but not of people she knows. Capturing the exact image…

CANCELLED: Americana roots musician with ties to Vashon plays at VCA

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CANCELLED: Americana roots musician with ties to Vashon plays at VCA

*Editor’s Note: Vashon Center for the Arts announced Wednesday that this concert is cancelled.

Nationally recognized artist opens show at VALISE

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Nationally recognized artist opens show at VALISE

A collection of linked short stories is a literary genre in which each story can stand alone, but…

Summer musical shines satirical light on serious subjects

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Summer musical shines satirical light on serious subjects

Drama Dock has been growing a garden of humor starring carnivorous plants and professional actors for its summer…

Open Space hits halfway mark on building renovation

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Open Space hits halfway mark on building renovation

Step inside the former Great Hall of Open Space for Arts &Community, and you’ll see why the theater’s…

Art Hansen remembered as prolific and generous artist

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Art Hansen remembered as prolific and generous artist

By all accounts, Art Hansen was a prolific artist and generous man. The beloved island painter, printmaker, father,…