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Gamers face off in a match of “Tekken” at PAX. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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PAX West: Highlighting local games, charities

It has been 20 years since the Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) first made landfall in the Pacific Northwest.…

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Drama Dock journeys into magical realism in “The Hatmaker’s Wife”

Catch the performance September 26–29 at Vashon Island High School Theater.

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Interview: Chad Armstrong prepares for his turn as Iago

Giuseppe Verdi’s “Otello” is set for performances on Sept. 20 and 22 at Vashon Center for the Arts.

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Local artist Pam Ingalls gets a prestigious museum show

“I about fainted,” Ingalls said.

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Arts Briefs | September 12 edition

Jazz, classical guitar and more.

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Desert Island Bookworm interviews filmmaker Paris Zarcilla

Zarcilla last year took awards at Vashon Island Film Festival for his movie “Raging Grace.”

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An eye for Vashon: Island photographer passes down his skill

Pfortner’s dedication to photography and visual arts stems from his “lifelong love of souvenirs.”

On Stupid Bike Night, makers and riders of creative contraptions take over the center of Vashon to create a once-a-year-only spectacle. (File photo)

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First Friday beckons with a night of art and stupid bikes

The final edition of Summer Nights is this Friday, and it brings a very special evening of biking.

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Arts Briefs | September 5 edition

Jam in The Atrium, a virtuoso pianist performance and more.

In an effort to strengthen King County’s cultural sector and increasing public access to arts, heritage, science, public art and historic preservation education and experiences, 4Culture and Doors Open will bring funding to local non-profit organizations in 2025 and beyond. Susan Point. “Northwind Fishing Weir Legend”, 1997. Carved and painted cedar with cast concrete. Green River Trail, Tukwila, WA. King County Public Art Collection. Photo: joefreemanjunior.com

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Doors Open brings millions of dollars to arts and cultural organizations throughout King County

With a minimum of 25% of funding to go to areas outside of Seattle, Doors Open will strengthen…

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Islander Ann Leda Shapiro’s artwork acquired by MoMA

Leda Shapiro is a long-time islander who maintains an acupuncture clinic as well as an art studio.

Jennifer Krikawa (left) and Errin Brooks (right) will play Desdemona and the title character, respectively, in the Vashon Opera production of Otello. (Courtesy photos.)

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Met Opera singer joins beloved local soprano in ‘Otello’

The timeless Shakespearean story will soon be brought to vivid life by Vashon Opera.

Cole Anderson. (Courtesy photo.)

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Interview: Pianist Cole Anderson comes to Vashon

The concert will span three centuries — classical and baroque, impressionist, and 20th-century jazz.