October is here, signaling the onset of a rainy, gray season on Vashon. But a vibrant array of art works will brighten up the night on Friday, when local galleries and shops open their doors for an art walk. Most openings take place from 6 to 9 p.m.
History will come alive on Friday, when well-known Island performer Mik Kuhlman literally steps inside some of the most iconic images from the civil rights era as part of an installation staged in an empty storefront in downtown Vashon.
An author who is one of the rising stars of a movement to raise awareness about the benefits of a gluten-free lifestyle will be fêted at a gourmet book party this weekend.
The event, slated to take place from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, at The Hardware Store Restaurant, will be the Island launch for Shauna James Ahern’s new book, “Gluten-Free Girl and the Chef — A Love Story.”
Vashon Allied Arts gave out almost 100 scholarships for Islanders to take art, dance, music and theater classes at the Blue Heron at free or reduced rates last year.
Islanders who want to go out on the town this weekend won’t have trouble finding things to do. Not only does Vashon Allied Arts’ annual art auction take place on Friday and Saturday (see story page 1), but there are also other offerings on stages all over town. There is something for everyone — raucous comedy, quiet café performances and even a world-famous gospel choir.
Author, mythologist and well-known Islander Michael Meade will bring his trademark blend of storytelling, poetry and discussion to Vashon Methodist Church next weekend.
The events, which include an evening presentation on Friday, Oct. 1, and an all-day workshop on Saturday, Oct. 2, will celebrate the release of Meade’s latest book, “Fate and Destiny: The Two Agreements of the Soul.”
When the curtain goes up on Vashon Allied Arts’ annual auction, Islanders will have a chance to call out bids on more than a dozen extravagant experiences and raise their paddles for a chance to take home work by 100 local artists.
There has been a lot of talk lately about Thriftway’s new electronic sign and whether it’s in keeping with Vashon’s quaint and crunchy rural character.
To visit David Smith’s house on Vashon is to step back through the mists of time to a magical land far across the ocean.
Smith has spent the past 20 years creating one of the most remarkable properties on Vashon — a place with lavish gardens, antique gates and stone pathways, leading to a 200 year-old Chinese house and a 100 year-old, intricately carved Javanese house, both adorned with teak antiques.
The rhythmic groove of reggae music will be heard throughout Quartermaster Harbor on Saturday, thanks to a free concert that is being thrown by The Hardware Store Restaurant to celebrate its fifth anniversary of being in business.
Vashon Winery is gearing up to present its third annual folk festival this weekend — an outdoor event on the winery grounds that will expand this year to fill two days with workshops, panel discussions and performances by some of Vashon’s most beloved traditional, Celtic and contemporary acoustic musicians.
Automobile aficionados will have a chance to gawk at dozens of hotrods, vintage classics, rare cars and even a few rust buckets that will be on display this Sunday at an annual car show and outdoor concert at Engels Repair and Towing.
