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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.

Lisa Hagen Glynn/lisaglynn.com Photo 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.”

Courtesy Photo 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.

(Left to right) Steffon Moody, backed by Bill Moyer, Mark Graham, Andre Sapp and (not pictured) Louisa Moody, will bring “From the Ashes, We Will Rise” to VCA on Nov. 8.

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Steffon Moody brings songs, stories and surprises to new show

The Nov. 8 concert will boast 23 numbers including hymn-like interludes, folksy waltzes, bawdy rockers, sci-fi klezmer and…

Maya Krah, as Rock, is carried aloft in “Rocky Horror.” (Michelle Bates Photo)

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Vashon Rep delivers a rockin’ and reimagined ‘Rocky Horror’

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The cast of UMO Ensemble’s Tiger Tales includes (left to right) David Godsey, Meghan Ames, Janet McAlpin and Lyam White. (Michelle Bates Photo)

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UMO Ensemble heads to China with ‘Red Tiger Tales’

UMO artists will be the first U.S. representatives at the international theater festival. But first, they’ll perform their…

Steffon Moody, seen here performing with the Nilbillies, will present an evening of stories, songs and surprises on Nov. 8 at Vashon Center for the Arts. (Jeff Dunnicliff Photo)

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Arts Briefs | Oct. 23 edition

Shows, concerts, talks, classes and other artsy opportunities abound on Vashon.

Guido Perla, a past winner of Voice of Vashon’s “The Voice” singing competition. Help cheer on contestants and decide this year’s winner on Oct. 17, at Vashon Center for the Arts. (Courtesy Photo)

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Arts Briefs | Oct. 16 edition

Theater, music, author talks and other artsy opportunities coming up soon on Vashon.

Courtesy Photos “Rocky Horror” ensemble members (left row, top to bottom) Maria Glanz, Matt Fontaine, Katt Rouse-Riley (middle, top to bottom) Maya Krah, director Brooke Osment (right, top to bottom) Hail Quakenbush, Gabe Dawson and Arlette Henquet Moody. (Courtesy Photos)

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Vashon Rep mounts a raucous “Rocky Horror” at VCA

Director Brooke Osment is promising a fresh 50th-anniversary take on the show.