Redwoods will tower above the audience at Vashon Theatre on Sunday, as a new documentary film about the enormous trees graces the screen.
Rather than lecturing or reciting Bible verse, Father Marc Powell read a story he’d written about a farm boy during church last week.
In the middle of the heat-wave, I was dreaming of winter. Not to cool off, but to consider whether I can squeeze in a fall/winter garden.
My lettuce has bench-pressed its shade-cloth into the air.
CZ Reins is worried about the garlic.
Despite a new law that may temporarily stem the flow of wine at openings (see story, page 1), Vashon’s art spaces are gearing up for a festive First Friday, with receptions planned to launch the openings of several new exhibits. The gallery cruise will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7. For complete listings, see page 13.
The mercury in thermometers around the region is lingering at typical numbers this week, while forecasters are predicting cooler days and even rain, but last week’s scorcher is still emblazoned in people’s minds.
The connection between two women artists, born almost a century apart yet bound together by temperament, talent and a shared love of Vashon, will be celebrated in joint exhibitions slated to open this weekend.
An acclaimed dancer will perform with powerful partners this weekend, when the New York City-based performance company The Equus Projects brings “An Evening With Equus” to Vashon.
The First Friday Gallery Cruise takes place 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 8.
Vashon venues will overflow with musical acts in the next few days, with shows for every taste on tap.
Hundreds of Islanders turned out, many of them kids, to the Island’s “community cool-off,” held on Wednesday at Ober Park.
Vashon Island Bicycle owner Jeff Ammon was talking recently with the Backbone Campaign’s Bill Moyer about their hopes to create a new community bike program, and Ammon said to Moyer what they really needed to bring the program to life were some bike frames and parts.
Vashon Island Pet Protectors is hoping an army of animal lovers will attend its upcoming Fur Ball auction and raise not only their auction paddles but also their glasses to celebrate a significant milestone in the rescue organization’s history.
