Vashon’s lavender fest draws crowds

Organizers of this year’s Lavender Farm Tour say some 2,500 people attended the two-day event over the weekend, making it the largest turnout since the festival started six years ago. Organizers attr… more
Auction art procurer Terry Fletcher and Crombie show off three items to be auctioned off: a rocking chair by Kristen Reitz-Green, a dog painting by Marilyn Cochran Mosley and a hand-carved Javanese cat statue donated by David Smith & Company. - Amelia Heagerty/staff photo Pet Protectors’ Furball to drum up support for pets

For five years, friends of the furry, the feathered, the fishy and everything in between have come together for one night of jubilant fundraising — Vashon Island Pet Protector’s Furball. It’s the nonp… more
Zoe Rice, Kirk Beeler, Sue DeNies and Madelaine Ripley, left to right, appear in Drama Dock’s production of “The Importance of Being Earnest.” - Hawk Jones photo Drama Dock’s ‘Earnest’ captures Wilde’s wry humor and irony

on the boards Oscar Wilde, the Irish playwright, knew plenty about lying, so it’s no surprise that his witty and very funny play, “The Import-ance of Being Earnest,” centers on deception. Being… more

‘Vendetta’ to be shown in Lunavision

Lunavision, an ongoing film series curated by Islander Peter Ray, will feature a free screening and post-film discussion… more
Arts briefs

Incendio at Ober Park The Los Angeles-based band will play all original music rooted in flamenco, rock and jazz at Ober … more
VHS students take their drums to Ghana

An alluring African beat is drawing four Vashon High School students across the world this summer on a 10-day drumming a… more
VIGA pairs with parks to put on noon tunes on the Green

Vashon Park District’s lunch-time concert series has paired with Vashon Island Growers’ Association (VIGA) this year to … more
Festival brings music to Agren

The first Annual Vashon Island Music Festival will be held from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 26 and 27, at A… more
Vashon's Lavender Farm Tour returns this weekend

Leave your cars at home and take the free shuttle bus from farm to farm. Lavender is in full bloom and ready for … more
Vashon-Maury Arts Briefs | July 16

Lelavision and UMO get grants King County’s cultural services agency, 4Culture, approved 52 new group art projects — a t… more
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