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‘Abstractions, oddball whimsy,’ and kid’s book art fill VALISE Gallery

Opening Friday, Sept. 2, at VALISE Gallery, there will be a two-person show by local artists Gregory Burnham…

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‘Always Proud’ at Open Space brings a rainbow of events

Pride: 365.

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Get your weird on at Vashon Weird Music Fest

A wild night of music is in store as eight Vashon musicians display their skills on everything from…

Alice Larson stands outside of Island Paper Chase, which closes its doors at the end of the month. (Tom Hughes Photo)

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Local gallery devoted to the art of origami to close

For owner and artist Alice Larson, the gallery is full of memories.

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Each year, Engels car show draws aficionados of fossil-fueled finery.

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Rev your engines: Engels Car Show to return on Sunday

For Paul Engels, who works at the iconic gas station just south of Portage that has been owned…

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Lisa Peretti.

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‘Winghaven Park,’ new musical set on Vashon, to open at last

Vashon’s venerable Drama Dock Theatre Company will, at long last, present the regional premiere of “Winghaven Park,” a…

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José Rubio, who will sing the role of Harlekin in Vashon Opera’s “Ariadne auf Naxos.”

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Vashon Opera has lauded cast in famously hard-to-sing opera

Local opera fans, rejoice — Vashon Opera will present an opera that is famously challenging for its principal…

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Arts Briefs | Aug. 18 issue

Jazz in the Atrium with vibraphonist Susan Pascal and Shawn Mullins concert are coming up.

This work of art, “Flower Play,” will be on display at Summer Arts Fest. Jeanne Marie Thomas Artwork

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Summer Arts Fest has new shows on display at arts center

Summer Arts Fest continues this weekend, with its third and final rotation of visual art hosting a meet-and-greet…

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Islanders came out last week to enjoy a country band performance at Ober Park, part of a month-long series of concerts curated by Vashon Events for Vashon Park District.

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The Paperboys will bring Canadian roots to Vashon

The band — a local favorite — last performed on Vashon since December of 2019.

Perseid meteor shower in August 2021. Photo courtesy of Nasa.gov/Bill Ingalls

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Meteor showers light up August nights in the Pacific Northwest

Stargazers can track Perseids at sites around Washington state.

From left to right: Back - Mira Stone, River Corriston-Nasife, Lucy Ahern. Middle - Micah Lawrence, Amelia Stone, Amiya Bowens, Josie Reiling, Maggie Uhlir. Front - Rubi Johnson. Photo courtesy of Annie Marie Musselman

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Little Mermaid swims to the stage at arts center

The performance is Friday, Aug. 12.

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The Portage Fill, a legendary and longlasting big band on Vashon, will headline Concerts in the Park on Aug. 18.

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Ready to dance on the grass? Concerts in the Park returns

The concerts will be held every Thursday in August, starting Aug. 5, with a special bonus concert on…