Winter entertainment blows in | Arts & Entertainment Briefs

Local author Bob Ward will sign copies and read from his book, “Le Reve (The Dream),” from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, at The Hardware Store Restaurant. The event will include refreshments and a chance to get an up-close look at Ward’s fanciful illustrations for the book. “Le Reve” is a children’s adventure fantasy about a young girl’s journey of hope and discovery. According to Ward, it’s a “tale of a young girl dreaming of far-off places and all the possibilities they hold,” and the lead character of the book is based on his daughter, who is now head chef at The Hardware Store Restaurant. Cash donations for the Vashon Kiwanis Club toy drive will be accepted in exchange for copies of the book.

December 11, 2012 5:10 pm

A children’s author reads

Local author Bob Ward will sign copies and read from his book, “Le Reve (The Dream),” from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, at The Hardware Store Restaurant. The event will include refreshments and a chance to get an up-close look at Ward’s fanciful illustrations for the book. “Le Reve” is a children’s adventure fantasy about a young girl’s journey of hope and discovery. According to Ward, it’s a “tale of a young girl dreaming of far-off places and all the possibilities they hold,” and the lead character of the book is based on his daughter, who is now head chef at The Hardware Store Restaurant. Cash donations for the Vashon Kiwanis Club toy drive will be accepted in exchange for copies of the book.

 

Redeker at Nirvana

Celebrated Island guitarist, composer and teacher Daryl Redeker will play an all-instrumental set of holiday music from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Nirvana Restaurant. Copies of Redeker’s 2011 Christmas CD, “Twelve,” will be on sale at the restaurant that evening, too.

 

Light up the night

An event called “The Beginning” will mark the winter solstice at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, at the Open Space for Arts & Community. An all-ages, alcohol-free event staged by Kevin Joyce and Martha Enson, it will include a dessert buffet and roving performances by on- and off-Island talent. Tickets, $10, are on sale at www.brownpapertickets.com

 

‘Wonderful Life’ on the way

Drama Dock will present a live, staged version of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” beginning Friday, Dec. 21, at the Blue Heron. Performances are slated for 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29, and 2 p.m. on Dec. 23 and 30. Tickets, ranging in price from $20 to $7.50, are on sale at www.vashonalliedarts.org, Vashon Bookshop, the Blue Heron and the Heron’s Nest.

 

Celtic Christmas at Bethel

“Winterdance: Molly’s Revenge’s 7th Annual Celtic Christmas Celebration,” will take place at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 23, at Bethel Church. For advance tickets, $18, visit www.mollysrevenge.com.