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    Arts
    A sea star stands out in the tide at KVI Beach. (Ray Pfortner Photo)
    Island photographer shares his experience with Vashon Bird...
    By Laura Bienen For The Beachcomber • November 25, 2025 11:30 am

    Ray Pfortner will present an eagerly anticipated program for the Vashon Bird Alliance (VBA) on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 7…

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Chris Pierce, a gifted blues and soul singer, will perform an intimate concert at Vashon on Dec. 3.
    Arts Briefs | Nov. 20 edition
    November 18, 2025 10:30 am

    Ghost Boat Theater

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    Tinsley Ellis (Jackie Doresey Photo)
    Revered Georgia bluesman Tinsley Ellis comes to Vashon
    By Elizabeth Shepherd • November 12, 2025 10:30 am

    Blues legend Tinsley Ellis brings his raw, acoustic “Naked Truth” tour to Vashon.

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Ghost Boat Theater’s artistic team is (left to right) Jennifer Dice, Kat Eggleston and Steven Sterne.
    All aboard! Ghost Boat Theater prepares to launch...
    By Elizabeth Shepherd • November 12, 2025 10:30 am

    Ghost Boat Theater, a new island performing arts organization, will soon set sail, beginning with a launch party from 4…

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Tim Couldn’t Make It — seen here with band members (from left) Rick Dahms, Wes Peterson, Bruce Phares and Doug Pine — will play a farewell concert for Dahms on Friday, Nov. 14.
    Arts Briefs | Nov. 13 edition
    November 12, 2025 10:20 am

    Tim Couldn’t Make It

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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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    A jazzman finds his way home to music...
    By Elizabeth Shepherd • November 4, 2025 11:10 am

    Beloved bassist Bruce Phares marks his 70th with a remarkable jazz comeback.

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    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)
    Artists band together to present ‘Degenerate’ exhibit
    By Elizabeth Shepherd • November 4, 2025 11:05 am

    Local artists confront injustice in “Degenerate Art Show.”

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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...
    By Elizabeth Shepherd • November 4, 2025 11:00 am

    Art, activism and local talent take center stage for First Friday on Vashon.

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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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    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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    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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    (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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