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Cast members of Vashon High School’s upcoming production of “Our Town.”

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Vashon theater students tackle the majesty of ‘Our Town’

The students of Vashon High School’s drama program, who last astonished island audiences with a searing production of…

A sea star stands out in the tide at KVI Beach. (Ray Pfortner Photo)

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Island photographer shares his experience with Vashon Bird Alliance

Ray Pfortner will present an eagerly anticipated program for the Vashon Bird Alliance (VBA) on Tuesday, Dec. 9,…

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Chris Pierce, a gifted blues and soul singer, will perform an intimate concert at Vashon on Dec. 3.

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Arts Briefs | Nov. 20 edition

Ghost Boat Theater

Tinsley Ellis (Jackie Doresey Photo)

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Revered Georgia bluesman Tinsley Ellis comes to Vashon

Blues legend Tinsley Ellis brings his raw, acoustic “Naked Truth” tour to Vashon.

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Ghost Boat Theater’s artistic team is (left to right) Jennifer Dice, Kat Eggleston and Steven Sterne.

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All aboard! Ghost Boat Theater prepares to launch on Vashon

Ghost Boat Theater, a new island performing arts organization, will soon set sail, beginning with a launch party…

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Tim Couldn’t Make It — seen here with band members (from left) Rick Dahms, Wes Peterson, Bruce Phares and Doug Pine — will play a farewell concert for Dahms on Friday, Nov. 14.

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Arts Briefs | Nov. 13 edition

Tim Couldn’t Make It

Stephanie Anne Johnson plays a concert on Nov. 8 at Open Space. (Mackenzie McAninch Photo)

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Arts Briefs | Nov. 6 edition

Music, poetry and theater fill Vashon’s arts calendar this week.

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Bruce Phares

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A jazzman finds his way home to music on Vashon

Beloved bassist Bruce Phares marks his 70th with a remarkable jazz comeback.

The “Degenerate” Art Show includes works by (top row, left to right) Gregory Burnham, Lenard Yen, Marc Pease, (bottom row) Bill Jarcho, Alice Larson and Bill Cleaver. (Courtesy Photo)

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Artists band together to present ‘Degenerate’ exhibit

Local artists confront injustice in “Degenerate Art Show.”

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Works (left to right) Bill Jarcho, Rachel LordKenaga and Gregory Burnham are included in VALISE Gallery’s annual holiday show, opening on Nov. 7 and running through December.

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In dreary November, find color and light at new exhibits

Art, activism and local talent take center stage for First Friday on Vashon.

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Underrated horror films for Halloween night

Set as near as Seattle or far as rural Japan, these overlooked horror films are just the thing…

Bruce Phares (second from left) will bring masters of Afro-Caribbean drumming to a Nov. 1 season finale of his long-running series, “Jam in the Atrium.” (Courtesy Photo)

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Jam in the Atrium season finale boasts world beat rythmns

The free concert — a departure from the Jam’s typical format of jazz trios and quartets — will…

Stephanie Anne Johnson, a Tacoma R&B artist, will perform on Nov. 8 at Open Space for Arts Community. (Courtesy Photo)

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Arts Briefs | Oct. 30 edition

Concerts, art walk, author talk, poetry readings and other artsy opportunities for islanders.