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VHS seniors Sky Skiena (left) and Henry Sutherland flank Lewis Goodmansen, a kindergarten student in Manda McCoy’s class, holding a book inspired by his artwork and list of favorite things. (Courtesy Photo)

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Scene & Heard: Seniors create keepsake books for kinders

The project was a fresh take on a popular curriculum inspired by the children’s book, “Flat Stanley.”

“Mist,” by Melissa Treharne, will be on view in the first of three rotating shows at Summer Arts Fest. (Courtesy Photo)

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Summer Arts Fest returns to VCA for its 8th edition

The shift is because this year, July 4 falls on a Friday.

Films by Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki (top center) screened in this year’s Studio Ghibli Festival include (clockwise from top right) “The Boy and the Heron,” “The Tale of Princess Kaguya,” “Ponyo,” “Kiki’s Delivery Service” and “Porco Rosso.” (Courtesy Photo)

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Arts Briefs | June 26, 2025

Studio Ghibli Festival

Ron Hook, the legendary front man of Subconscious Population, will bring the band to Snapdragon on June 20. (Pete Welch Photo)

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Arts Briefs | June 19, 2025

Subconscious Population brings rock, reggae, boogie and funk on Friday, June 20 to Snapdragon.

Details from Jean Emmons paintings, (left to right) “Iris Secret Rites,” “Narcissus Goose Green,” and “Rosa Westerland.” (Courtesy Photos)

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In awe: the botanical art of Jean Emmons

Jean’s approach is marked, she said, by an “extreme accuracy and detail and reverence for the plant.”

Details from three quilts to be exhibited in the Quilt Guild’s upcoming show. (Courtesy Photos)

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Upcoming exhibit shows off stunning work by local quilters

The event will also feature quilting demonstrations and a raffle.

John Koriath (Courtesy Photo)

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Local author shares his wisdom on ‘Doing Better’

The book is the first Koriath has written for a general audience.

Emcee Vixy Post will host the third annual Black Cat Cabaret, at Snapdragon on June 21. (Rocketkar Studios photo)

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Arts Briefs | June 12, 2025

Black Cat Cabaret, folk music and more.

An elephant seal at Tramp Harbor was captured in this photograph by Chris Law. (Chris Law photo)

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Tramp Harbor to come alive on big screen at upcoming event

The event is free, and will include People’s Choice balloting for Best of Show.

“Flow with the Moon,” by Rachel LordKenaga. (Courtesy photo)

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Recommended: Art by Rachel LordKenaga and Steve Jensen

The gallery, located at 17633 Vashon Hwy SW, is open from 1-6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

Verdant spaces located on this year’s Garden Tour include (clockwise from bottom left) Littlest Bird Farm; BrambleByrne; Aeggy’s Farm; Madrona Meadows; the garden of Mary Liz Austin; and the garden of Dustin Schulte and Alan Rose. (Courtesy photo)

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Vashon’s long-running Garden Tour blooms next weekend

Gardeners and growers across Vashon Island have been tilling, pruning, and prepping all year.

“West Shore.” Photo courtesy of SIFF

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SIFF reviews: “West Shore,” “Evergreens” and “Dear Aloha”

A canoe journey to the 2023 Paddle to Muckleshoot and a vintage SUV road trip from Spokane explore…

Authors and best friends Amy Burtaine (left) and Michelle Cassandra Johnson will read from their new book on June 6, at Vashon Bookshop. (Courtesy photos)

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Buzz into a book reading to hear about the wisdom of the hive

What if the bees can save us?