New documentary explores 9/11
Lunavision Presents, hosted by film buff Peter Ray, will show “9/11: Explosive Evidence – Experts Speak Out,” described as a powerful documentary made by Architects & Engineers for 9/11 Truth, an organization that disputes the results of official investigations. The film is premiering the first week of September in theaters across the country and around the world. It will be shown on Vashon from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at Café Luna. A discussion will follow.
Get a dose of laughter
Take in “Bite Size Comedy Treats” at the Red Bicycle at 8 p.m. Friday. Filled with adult content and plenty of bacon strips, this evening of Island-generated comedy will offer both fresh meat and old chew toys. Marking the stage for the first time will be Tab Tabscott, Cindy Hoyt and Aaron Calhoun, while veterans Per Lars Blomgren, Harris Levinson, Stefan Wolczko, Jim Farrell and Steffon Moody will be sniffing out their favorite spots.
A square dance takes center stage
Music and dancing will fill the streets of downtown Vashon on Saturday, when the Big Square street dance takes center stage. The late afternoon and evening will include three bands, square dancing and swing dancing, while Island businesses stay open late and restaurants offer outdoor cafes. See story on page 16.
Time to head to Church
The beginning is near for the Church of Great Rain’s season premiere. Vashon’s popular music, comedy and variety show will kick off its fourth season at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, at the Open Space for Arts & Community.
The 90-minute variety show will again entertain audience members with twisted news and irreverent views performed by the Holy Roller Radio Players and Church House Band. Special guest artists include country/Americana artist Vince Mira and humorist Matt Smith of Almost Live! fame. And as always, there will be an inspiring yet wacky sermon by the Church’s preacher, performed impromptu by Artistic Director David Godsey.
For ticketing information, visit churchofgreatrain.com
VAA’S lecture series tickets on sale
Tickets for Vashon Allied Arts’ Arts and Humanities series, now in its third year, are on sale now. The series will feature five Sunday evening talks between Nov. 13 and March 18. The series will also add something new this year — four Tuesday morning talks by art historian Rebecca Albiani. The talks, to be held at 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 11, Oct. 25 and Nov. 8, will cover “Impressionist Women,” “Kindred Spirits: Three Artistic Marriages” and “Watercolor Weathervanes: The WPA’s Index of American Design.”
Tickets for the Tuesday morning talks will be sold separately from the Sunday evening series. For complete information, visit www.vashonalliedarts.org.
Tobolowsky slated to visit Vashon
Tickets will go on sale on Sept. 15 at Books by the Way and Vashon Bookshop for “Stephen Tobolowsky Live!” — a fundraiser for the Vashon High School theater program.
The show will take place at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, at VHS. Tickets cost $25, or $75 for a special VIP ticket, which includes the show and a post-show reception at Sound Food. The reception includes a silent auction. All proceeds from the evening will go to VHS’s theater program.
“Stephen Tobolowsky’s Birthday Party,” a film that showcases many of the actor’s stories, will play at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, at Vashon Theatre. The screening is free, but donations at the door will also go to the high school theater program.
Tobolowsky is a well-known Hollywood actor who also performs a popular radio show, which airs locally on KUOW on Sundays. For more information, contact Lauri Hennessey at lauri@hennesseypr.com.
A lively show offers a preview of VAA’s upcoming gala
Artists and Islanders hobnobbed on Sept. 2 at the Blue Heron, and got their first glimpses at art that will be auctioned off at Vashon Allied Arts’ upcoming gala on Friday, Sept. 23 and Saturday, Sept. 24. This year’s auction has a Hollywood theme and will feature silver screen-themed entertainment and food, as well as paintings, sculptures and other artwork by more than 100 local artists. Tickets are $45 for Friday night’s auction, and $120 for Saturday. They are available at the Blue Heron, at www.brownpapertickets.org and by calling 463-5131. For more information, visit www.vashonalliedarts.org.
Apply now for VAA’s New Works Series
Vashon performing artists are invited to apply for Vashon Allied Arts’ New Works Series 2012.
The program, established by VAA in 1989, provides the Blue Heron venue for performing artists from all disciplines to premiere new works and/or new collaborations between January and November, 2012.
Application forms are available at Blue Heron Art Center or at www.vashonalliedarts.org. The deadline is 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011.
