Bruce Phares Birthday Bash
Vashon-based jazz bassist Bruce Phares, who had been hosting VCA’s popular jazz series “The Jam In The Atrium” with multiple guest artists, will be celebrating his birthday by hosting a fun and laughter-filled concert, featuring a number of his favorite Seattle musicians along with some of Vashon’s stellar musician friends.
The jazz party is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, at VCA, and will include Seattle jazz great Jeremy Bacon on piano. Get tickets and find out more at vashoncenterforthearts.org. Admission is free for youth under the age of 18.
Alchemy The Band to play for VYFS
A fundraiser for Vashon Youth & Family Services, at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, will feature Alchemy The Band — fresh off a recent victory in a Battle of the Bands contest where judges called the group “The Sound of Vashon.”
Band members include Elaine Rocheford on vocals, melodica and percussion, Rick Doussett on vocals and guitar, Chris O’Brien on keys, and Arlette Moody on vocals, percussion and ukulele.
Tickets are $50 for general admission. The event begins at 6 p.m. with hors d’oevres and drinks. Get tickets at vashoncenterforthearts.org.
Burlesco Notturno returns
For the first time since 2019, island-favorite “Burlesco Notturno: Insatiable” returns for a seductive evening of music and burlesque at Open Space for Arts & Community at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5. The show features returning Burlesco Notturno favorites such as Kitten N’ Lou, Miss Indigo Blue, INGA, live music by The Love Markets, and hosts Madame X and her Lawyer.
Tickets are $28 for advanced general admission, $35 for day-of general admission and $40 for a seat at a reserved table. Food and drink will be available at the show. The event is 21+ only. Questions? Email info@openspacevashon.com.
“Buddy—The Buddy Holly Story”
Drama Dock will present “Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story,” an acclaimed musical that won multiple top theater awards, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 10-12, and 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12.
The show features more than 20 of Holly’s greatest hits, including “Peggy Sue,” “That’ll Be the Day,” “Everyday” and “Raining in My Heart.”
The 5th Avenue Theatre star, Billy Joe Huels, will reprise his role as Buddy Holly, backed by a band of musician-actors, including Vashon’s Gavin Kovite, Matt Wilson, Kelly Van Camp, Nancy Lee Spears and Dianne Kutzke. Carrie Perna will co-star as Holly’s love interest and wife, Maria-Elena, and Franco Weaver will make his Vashon debut as Ritchie Valens.
Get tickets and find out more at dramadock.org and vashoncenterforthearts.org.
