Alexis Czaplinski Photos
Husband and wife Tyler Kaltreider and Alexis Czaplinski are the owners of Toad and Jaguar Tattoo in Vashon Village.

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More than ink at Toad and Jaguar

At Vashon Island’s newest tattoo studio, getting inked is meant to feel less like a transaction and more…

Marc Millman Photo
Six-time Grammy nominee Sierra Hull will perform at Vashon Center for the Arts at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21.

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Arts Briefs | April 16 edition

“Roy G Biv” at Vashon Bookshop

Frank Fitzpatrick Photos
Backbone Campaign’s inflatable Trump made its debut in Washington, D.C., during the March 28 “No Kings” protest.

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Backbone’s inflatable Trump makes splashy D.C. debut

A week after Vashon’s third “No Kings” protest and Backbone Campaign’s most ambitious multi-city action yet, one image…

The Brudi Brothers will perform at Vashon Theatre April 18 at 6 p.m.

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Arts briefs | April 9 edition

Fontaine at The Rock Island Pizza

Balkan brass band Sina Roza will perform at Open Space Vashon on April 3. (Courtesy Photo)

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Arts briefs | April 2 edition

Quarteto Nuevo

Kevin Burke. (Courtesy Photo)

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Irish fiddler Kevin Burke to perform on Vashon

The Masters of Irish Music concert series will present legendary Irish fiddler Kevin Burke in concert at 7…

Guests gather for an evening of performances, fundraising and community celebration. (Rocketkar Studios Photo)

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Sweet night at Open Space gala

On a glittering March evening filled with sugar-dusted treats, dazzling outfits and just a touch of parkour, Open…

Paula Poundstone. (Courtesy Photo)

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Paula Poundstone brings her unscripted comedy back to Vashon

Paula Poundstone doesn’t really do the same show twice. That may be one reason Vashon keeps asking her…

The Brudi Brothers will perform at Vashon Theatre April 18 at 6 p.m. (Courtesy Photo)

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Arts Briefs | March 26 edition

Hadestown

PNW Visuals Photo

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A storm, a moat and a little magic: Vashon’s castle stay

Down a Dockton neighborhood road, up a long gravel driveway, with a lush ravine on the left, past…

Cindy Stockett poses for a photo with her dog, Bear. (Scarlet Hansen Photo)

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Inside the Vashon garden that never stops growing

When asked how 17 acres of bare land became one of Vashon’s most impressive gardens, Cindy Stockett is…

Peg Staeheli on her land with propagating wild ginger and on a forested hillside. (Terry Donnelly Photo)

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Time Again: Vashon garden clubs

The way islanders think about gardens has changed dramatically over the past several centuries. At the end of…

Designer John C. stands within his sedge-inspired display garden at the NW Flower Garden Show. (Courtesy Photo)

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Sedges: The unsung heroes of the garden

Let’s face it: You are about to go to your favorite garden shop and spend more money on…