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    Arts <p>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)</p> <p>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)</p>

    Artists band together to present ‘Degenerate’ exhibit

    Local artists confront injustice in “Degenerate Art Show.”

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    By Elizabeth Shepherd • November 4, 2025 11:05 am
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    A jazzman finds his way home to music on Vashon

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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.

    In dreary November, find color and light at new exhibits

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    Stephanie Anne Johnson plays a concert on Nov. 8 at Open Space. (Mackenzie McAninch Photo)
    Arts Briefs | Nov. 6 edition
    November 4, 2025 11:15 am

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

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    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)
    Jam in the Atrium season finale boasts world...
    By Elizabeth Shepherd • October 29, 2025 12:45 pm

    The free concert — a departure from the Jam’s typical format of jazz trios and quartets — will fill VCA’s atrium with Afro-Caribbean drums, voices and horns.

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    Maya Krah, as Rock, is carried aloft in “Rocky Horror.” (Michelle Bates Photo)
    Vashon Rep delivers a rockin’ and reimagined ‘Rocky...
    By Lauri Hennessey For The Beachcomber • October 29, 2025 10:20 am

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    (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.
    Steffon Moody brings songs, stories and surprises to...
    By Elizabeth Shepherd • October 29, 2025 11:48 am

    The Nov. 8 concert will boast 23 numbers including hymn-like interludes, folksy waltzes, bawdy rockers, sci-fi klezmer and even a brief foray to Broadway.

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    Stephanie Anne Johnson, a Tacoma R&B artist, will perform on Nov. 8 at Open Space for Arts Community. (Courtesy Photo)
    Arts Briefs | Oct. 30 edition
    October 29, 2025 12:27 pm

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

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    Underrated horror films for Halloween night
    By Bailey Josie • October 30, 2025 8:54 am

    Set as near as Seattle or far as rural Japan, these overlooked horror films are just the thing to watch this Halloweekend.

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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)
    UMO Ensemble heads to China with ‘Red Tiger...
    By Myles Weber For Open Space for Arts & Community • October 22, 2025 4:58 pm

    UMO artists will be the first U.S. representatives at the international theater festival. But first, they’ll perform their show on Vashon on Nov. 2.

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    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)
    Arts Briefs | Oct. 23 edition
    October 22, 2025 3:43 pm

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

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    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)
    Arts Briefs | Oct. 16 edition
    October 15, 2025 1:46 pm

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

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“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)
    Vashon Rep mounts a raucous “Rocky Horror” at...
    By Elizabeth Shepherd • October 15, 2025 1:40 pm

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

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