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Vashon Island Events: Sounds on the Sound Concert Series – Red !, Torchdown, Regional Faction, Manalive, Trolls Cottage ~ Vashon Island Real Estate
The Vashon Park District and the Vashon Music Festival are producing the second in a series of afternoon concerts at Lisa Buela Park on Saturday, June 13, kicking off at 3:00 PM. This weekend Red 1, Torchdown, Regional Faction, Manalive and Trolls Cottage rock the Park in an extravaganza of Vashon’s finest bands. The event is free.
Vashon Island Events: Red Bicycle Presents Portage Fill Band, Ken Jacobsen ~ Vashon Island Real Estate
Portage Fill Big Band – Friday, June 12, 8-11 PM ~ all ages
Comprised of about 20 Islanders ranging from professional musicians to amateurs, the community musical group is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. Charter member Lou Engels still plays in the band. Engels remembers how Monty Sewell, who once played with Louie Armstrong, helped found the band back in 1973. Engels said that Sewell owned a music store where Blooms & Things is now located.
“The band has pretty much been the same over all the years,” Engels said, “except we have a bigger group of musicians to choose from now. All the seats are occupied.”
When Engels was asked if he gets any special treatment for being the sole charter member still playing in the band, he said, “Yeah, they mention me every once in while, when the old gray beards get up to play.”
Portage Fill rehearses twice a month in the Williams Heating garage, thanks to the generosity of Dennis Williams, one of the horn players. “We’re the Island’s longest running garage band,” said band member David Hackett.
The Portage Fill-Harmonic Big Band will be performing a benefit show for Vashon High School student Jack Johannessen. The Portage Fill, a 19-piece swing band under the direction of Tony Willing, has been a part of the Vashon musical scene for over 35 years, and has recently begun mentoring Vashon High music students who are interested in jazz, inviting them to sit in with the group at Strawberry Festival and other performances. One of those students, Jack Johnannessen, has auditioned and been accepted to the prestigious “Sound of America” program this summer, where he will join over 150 other young musicians on a 6 country European concert tour, and the Portage Fill has committed to helping Jack raise funds to make this trip.
The cover charge is only $5, with additional donations accepted, and all monies collected will be earmarked for Jack’s travel expenses. Jack will be sitting in with the band and dancing will be encouraged, so mark your calendar and come out for an evening featuring the unforgettable sounds of the Big Band era as played by Vashon’s own Portage Fill Big Band.
Karaoke Night Saturday, June 13 at 09:30 PM ~ 21+
Singing karaoke for the first time in public may be one of the scariest moments of your life, but many people have discovered that it becomes easier over time. The fear and anxiety of singing in public is often replaced by the feeling of acceptance and appreciation by an attentive audience….you’ll never know unless you try! 21+ Free cover!
Ken Jacobsen, Sunday, June 14, 7:30 – 9:30 PM ~ All ages. FREE COVER!
An evening of acoustic and electric guitar with Ken Jacobsen, students and special guests- music by Santana, Frank Zappa, J.S. Bach, Thelonious Monk and Iron Maiden.
Vashon Island Events: Cafe Luna Presents “Occupation 101″,
Cafe Luna Presents:
Thursday, June 11, 7:00 PM – Film “Occupation 101″
The Lunavision film series, curated by Peter Ray, presents “Occupation 101” in the bi-monthly series The 2006 film, subtitled “Voice of the Silenced Majority “ and made by Libyan-born American brothers Abdallah and Sufyan Meish, deals with Israeli-Palestinian relations, and it has polarized many viewers. Some take it as an indictment of Israeli and American policies against a victimized population, and a condemnation of the world press for ignoring the effects of those policies. Others consider the film propaganda designed to evoke sympathy for Palestinians and contempt for Israel. Peter Ray says that there will be a discussion to follow the 90-minute screening. The film does not necessarily reflect the opinions of Cafe Luna or of GoVashon.com.
Friday, June 12, 7:30 PM – Matthew Moeller
“Cap’n Matt,” as he’s known, writes and sings songs about his home, Puget Sound. Born and raised in the area and having learned his trade aboard tallships, schooners, steamers and ferryboats, he spins the yarns of an old salt come home from the sea, and he does it with a sound that Victory Review critic Tom Peterson calls “originals that evoke life on the ocean without turning cloying or to parody.” Moeller sings about “the expected characters, old salts whose ships may never come in, gentle drunks, wise sailors and blind fiddlers, but with a wink in his voice.”
Saturday, June 13, 7:30 PM – Cort Armstrong
Cort Armstrong will perform with his National guitar for an early evening of Chicken Pickin’ music. The show will feature Armstrong singing and playing from his repertoire of original music as well as traditional old-time country music and blues from the Appalachian Mountain region of North Carolina.
Vashon Island Events: Cafe Luna Presents The Sweet Lowdown, Russell Clepper ~ Vashon Island Real Estate
Thursday, May 28, 7:00 PM
The Lunavision film series, curated by Peter Ray, presents “You Never Bike Alone” in the bi-monthly series. “You Never Bike Alone” is a feature length documentary, by ICYCLE.CA Film Productions, looking at the ways in which cyclists are building critical mass and changing the face of city of Vancouver, B.C. Drawing on footage filmed over the course of the last decade and through interviews with people from all backgrounds, “You Never Bike Alone” captures the fun, the road rage, the camaraderie, and the freakiness of riding a bike in the city today. “You Never Bike Alone” charts the history of Vancouver’s Critical Mass rides from the early “Tame the Lions” rides, that helped bring about better bike facilities on the Lions Gate Bridge, to the wild spectacle of Vancouver’s freak bike collective and the World Naked Bike Ride in more recent times. As well as a humorous and entertaining look at how city cyclists are mobilizing, the film looks at the implications of transportation decisions by politicians at municipal and provincial levels and asks whether people are up to the challenge of making a truly livable city.
Friday, May 29, 7:30 PM
The Sweet Lowdown
The Sweet Lowdown is a Canadian acoustic duo with Amanda Blied on guitar and vocals and Shanti Bremer on banjo and vocals. Founded in Victoria, British Columbia, The Sweet Lowdown is a combination of old time groove, shady melodies and sweet harmonies. Drawing from an array of inspirations, from Skip James to Gillian Welch, The Sweet Lowdown combines original songwriting with new takes on traditional bluegrass, old time, and blues songs. And their knockout voices and playful harmonies make their performances a special experience.
Saturday, May 30, 7:30 PM
Russel Clepper
Texas singer/songwriter Russell Clepper will perform his repertoire of original music. His cousin Mo Pair will join him on acoustic bass and back-up vocals and will contribute his own original songs to the mix. With musical influences that include gospel, bluegrass, and folk music as well as songwriters such as John Prine, Gordon Lightfoot and a number of less well-known Texas artists, Clepper’s sound belongs to the Americana, folk genre. Clepper has been writing songs for more than 35 years and performing them in public for more than 30. Born in Lubbock, Texas, a High Plains town with an unusually rich musical heritage, Clepper has lived and performed all over the state. He most recently moved to Whidbey Island.
Vashon Island Events: Red Bicycle Presents Olympic Sound Collective and Church of the Great Rain ~Vashon Island Real Estate
Saturday May 30, 9:30
21+ FREE COVER!
Olympic Sound Collective, also known as OSC features band members who have played with a variety of regional and national acts. Most notable are Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Haunuman, Altered States of Funk and Rai. OSC brings jazz back to the dance floor with their orignial fusion of Soul, jazz and funk. The rhythm section grooves with the combination of funk bass from the B3 organ and keys, street beat drumming and old school guitar riffing. The dual horn section of trumpet and sax provide punches and hooks that build the music to fantastic peaks.
Fans of Charlie Hunter, Galactic, MMW, and other jazz/funk artists will feel right at home when they hear the 1st few seconds of the sound that is, unmistakably, Olympic Sound Collective.
Guitarist Mike Saskor has been a staple in the Seattle music community for more than 10 years. His past and current projects include Toadstool, Rai, Altered States of Funk, and Olympic Sound Collective. He has also done stints with the Danny Godinez Band and Marmalade. Mike has studied jazz and funk on both the East and West Coast, and developed an ear for funk/groove riffing, and jazz improvisation. He effortlessly melds these styles together, creating a sound that is melodic, fluid and catchy.
Organist Nathan Spicer is a wizard of the B3 and has spent his lifetime deeply involved in the Seattle music scene. Drummer Charlie Workman has been playing for about 21 years now. He started in the middle school system & never looked back. Charlie’s beats are tight and will make you want to get up and dance. He plays vintage kits and has a passion for that “vintage drum sound ” !
Saxophonist Damien Aitken has long had a passion for all kinds of music and people;and found himself involved in numerous acts from punk to funk to blues and jazz. After sharing stages in Oz with the likes of ; The Beastie Boys, Rollins Band and The Ramones he had a yearning to stretch his legs and see what else was out there. Picking up gig in an orchestra he found himself in the U.S and liked what he heard.
Trumpet-Flugel horn : Chris Littlefield is a long standing member of the music community that has come to be known as the ” Seattle Groove Scene “. Having played in numerous clubs through out the NW region, most of the US, & other parts of the world, Chris has come to be known & well respected as a trumpet player, bandleader & composer.
Sunday, May 31, 7:00 PM – Free all ages
CHURCH OF GREAT RAIN (Variety Show)
So what the heck is The Church of Great Rain? Well, it’s not exactly a bunch of Lutherans from Minnesota. But it is a group of Vashon Island performers who aspire to be the pacific northwest’s answer to A Prairie Home Companion.
When Garrison Keillor opened A Prairie Home Companion at Janet Wallace Auditorium in Saint Paul on July 6, 1974 there were about 12 people in the audience. But those in attendance thought there were worse ways to spend a Saturday afternoon. The Church of Great Rain hopes you feel the same about how you’ll spend your Sunday evening on Vashon. And besides, when was the last time you were able to order a drink at church? And by harnessing the surgical smart-bombing precision and global reach of the Internet, The Church of Great Rain will launch a preemptive strike on dozens of listeners from around the world. Not since Sarah Palin’s Vice Presidential debate have expectations been so low for a broadcasted performance.
The Church of Great Rain will be performing evening services at The Red Bicycle on the last Sunday of each month. The program will deliver a not-very-well-considered sermon, short stories, rumors and truth about islanders and island living, supported by original songs and a weird cast of island characters to raise everyone’s spirits for the week ahead. Count on it being loose, fun and very Vashon!
Vashon Island Events: Vashon Poetry Festival ~ Vashon Island Real Estate
Starting on Thursday, May 21, and continuing through Memorial Day Weekend, Vashon Island’s first Poetry Festival will take places at venues across town at different venues. The Festival features poets from local, regional and international homes and is studded with events to appeal to everyone, including readings, workshops, music, an open mic for youth, a dinner, a reverie, and opportunities for Vashon residents to participate in public readings.
The event features Washington’s State Laureate Samuel Green, award-winning Irish poet Tony Curtis, and author and story-teller Michael Meade.
Performances include:
Young Poets Talk Back: 7 PM Thursday, May 21 at Cafe Luna. Free!
Knocking at the Gate: Ecstatic Poetry and Persian Music: featuring Michael Meaade, the Qadim Ensemble and Guests: 7 PM Friday, May 22 at “O”, 188870 103d Avenue SW. Tickets are $20 and available at the Vashon Bookshop, www.mosaicvoices.org. and at the door. Food and wine will be available.
Meade will present “Ancient Wisdom Tales.” The Qadim Ensemble will perform devotional music of the Middle East, including Arabic, Jewish, Turkish, Sufi, Greek and Morrocan music. Qadim had a tremendous performance last year at Cafe Luna and their return is welcomed and anticipated.
A Community Reading: 3:30 PM, Saturday May 23 at the Land Trust Building. Free admission. The event spotlights local and visiting poets.
Raising the Word in Song and Drink~ Irish Poetry and Song: 7 PM on Saturday May 23 at the Red Bicycle. Free admission. The event features Irish poet Tony Curtis, Washington ‘s poet laureate Samuel Green, renowned fiddle and guitar player Randal Bays and story-teller and mythologist Michael Meade.
Poet’s Feast ~ Readings and Conversations with the Poets: 6:30 PM Sunday May 24 at the Hardware Store Restaurant. Tickets are $10 at Books by the Way, Vashon Bookshop and Stranger than Fiction Books. Samuel Green and Tony Curtis preside.
Reverie for the Living and the Dead: 12:30 PM on Monday, May 25 at Ober Park. Free admission. The Poetry Fest will herald Memorial Day, led by Michael Meade. The reverie will begin at Ober Park and proceed to the Poetry Post at the Village Green.
WORKSHOPS
Emily’s Favorite Measure: 10 AM to Noon on Saturday, May 23 at the Heritage Museum. This workshop, led by Sanuek Green, explores Emily Dickinsons’s favorite prosaic formula, the “hymnal.”
We Have the Words, Now Let’s Make a Poem: 1 PM to 3 PM Saturday and Sunday, May 23 and 24, at the Land Trust Building. Participants should bring pens, paper and courage.
Poetry is Not a Gated Community: 1 PM Saturday, May 23 at Vashon Library. This event is for teens, parents, grandparents and teachers. This is a free workshop and explores “permission to put stories and images on the page.”
The Art of the Daily: 10 AM to Noon, Sunday, May 24 at the Heritage Museum. Samuel Green focuses on the skill needed to concentrate on the intimate art of observation in the “every day.”
For Closet Poets and Poetry Readers: 1 – 3 PM on Sunday, May 24, at Vashon Library (still located at Ober Park!). Ann Spiers leads participants through examples and exercizes exploring how to read a poem, how poets write for readers and how a poem works.
Vashon Island Events: Vision for Vashon Public Forum / Reweaving the Fabric of Community ~ Vashon Island Real Estate
On Saturday, April 25, from 1:30 to 6 PM, the Vision for Vashon will hold a public forum on the topic of Reweaving the Fabric of Community. The event will be held at the “O” Open Space for Arts and Community at 18870 103d Avenue SW, Vashon.
This ambitious program is intended to address the issues of the development of affordable housing for working poor on Vashon; building networks of organic growers, food activists and concerned citizens to create a system of food security; expanding access to affordable health care; the creation of a viable local exchange currency; taking advantage of funding for renewable energy projects to establish solar energy installations on the island; and developing Vashon’s potential as a model for sustainable practices.
The intent of this Forum is to stimulate a grass-roots, action oriented agenda to improve the quality of Island life, particularly for the working poor. The organizers hope to strengthen existing organizations and connections between active organizations on the Island, rather than to build a new organization.
The tentative schedule:
1:30 – 2:00 Arrival, enjoy tea/coffee, visit organizations’ display tables, welcome talk / orientation
2:00 – 3:30 Forum presentations and small group discussions on affordable housing, renewable energy and transportation, and sustainability projects on Vashon
3:30 – 3:50 Break
4:00 – 5:30 Forum presentations and small group doiscussions on health / wellness, local exchange currency and food security
5:30 – 6:00 Wrap-up
The forum will be followed by a dinner provided by Vision for Vashon and music with dancing by Bob Krinsky and Friends.
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Vashon Island Music: Miscellaneous ~ Vashon Island Real Estate
The Hardware Store Restaurant Presents Solo Performance
Daryl Redeker, singer-songwriter and guitarist, performs a free solo show at the Hardware Store Restaurant from 7 – 9 PM on Saturday, April 18.
”Daryl has opened and shared the stage with Phoebe Snow, Cheech and Chong, John Denver, Taj Mahal, and The New Riders of the Purple Sage. I have performed with Danny O’Keeff, Chris Leighton (percussion of the Laura Love band), and my sister Renee’. For 15 years she and I produced 9 albums (1975 thru 1986). All of the albums received air play. We charted in Seattle and were number one for three weeks in Spokane, and throughout the Northwest (Idaho, Oregon and Montana). I have material in Switzerland at OK records. I perform solo and as “RedPerl” with Sarah Perlman (Violinist). I have received Kudos from Newsweek and the Wall Street Journal regarding a children’s interactive CD . I also love to do weddings. I have played hundreds. As you can tell I am 85 yrs old (just kidding).” – Daryl Redeker
Soul Nite at the Vashon Theater – Friday April 17 at 9 PM
Soul Nite returns with more rare vintage footage of performances from soul artists of the 60s and 70s. The lineup includes Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Sam & Dave, Marvin Gaye and many others. The presentation is sponsored by Lollar Pickups and presented by the Vashon Film Society and the Vashon Theater. Admission $5.
Drama Dock continues its run of “Honk” this weekend and next at 7:30 PM Thursdays and Fridays and Saturdays, April 16 – 18 and 23 – 25 and at 2 PM Sundays April 19 and 26. Tickets are $10 and $15 available at Books by the Way and the Vashon Book Shop.
The Vashon Island Youth Chorus will present Disney’s The Aristocats Kids” and a concert of world music at 7 PM Friday and Saturday, April 17 and 18, and 3 PM on Sunday April 19. Tickets are $7/$9. Call Vashon Allied Arts at 463-5131 to reserve. Performances are at the Blue Heron Art Center.
Great things happen on stage and off when 24 talented kids, ages 5 to 13, converge with a great script, wonderful music and the boundless energy of Marita Ericksen. After weeks of after-school rehearsals, Vashon Island Youth Chorus Junior and the Advanced Chorus will present their production of Disney’s The Aristocats Kids for three lively performances at the Blue Heron.
Vashon Island Events:Community Solar Options – Vashon Island Real Estate
An Informational
Forum on
Community Options
10 am – Noon
at the “O” Space
Hosted by Sustainable Vashon
• What are various models for
Community Solar Projects?
• Where are they?
• How do they work?
• Who benefi ts?
• Do we have enough sunshine on
Vashon?
• How will we pay for it?
• Why would we want one on Vashon?
• How do we get started?
Open Space for Arts and Community – 18870 103rd Avenue SW (off 188th, behind the Sheffi eld Building and Sawbones)
For more information, contact JENNIFER WILLIAMS at jwfarm@centurytel.net or (206) 463-9264.
PANELISTS
HEATHER MULLIGAN, Market Manager,
Green Power PSE
ROB HARMON, Chief Innovation Offi cer & Senior Vice
President, The Bonneville Environmental Foundation
HEATHER RHOADS-WEAVER, Director, eFormative
Options and Founder, NW SEED
GARY NYSTEDT, Resource Manager, City of Ellensburg
(Community Solar Project)
JOE DEETS, Executive Director, Community Energy
Solutions, Bainbridge Island
Doors will open at 9:30
GET ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS!
Vashon Island Events: Cafe Luna Presents “Burning the Future – Coal in America,” Wine Tasting, Vashon Celtic Players
Thursday, March 12, 7:00
No Charge
Lunavision and Peter Ray will be screening “Burning the Future – Coal in America”
Following on the heels of the loosely defined February Lunavision theme of world consumer cause and effect, and in response to the clean and unclean coal campaigns currently doing battle on the airways, the first film for March on Thursday the 12th will be director David Novack’s 2008 documentary, Burning the Future- Coal in America. Here we take a trip to rural West Virginia and follow the efforts of a group of local activists, led by one Maria Gunnoe, in their fight against the destruction of their homes, drinking water and environment by the actions of the coal companies in their pursuit of the quickest and cheapest way of extracting coal in order to fuel our “need” for electricity. Here we are shown that even if coal fired plants were the clean coal white knights of the industry ad campaigns and political campaign claims, the devastation brought upon mining communities and surrounding wilds by mining through mountain top removal more than negates any mythological zero carbon emissions at the power end of the process. running time 89 minutes.
March 13, Friday
6:00 – 8:00
Second Friday Wine Tasting with Ron Irvine
Cost: $8
Cafe Luna will be offering Wine Tastings with Vashon Winery’s Ron Irvine on the second Friday of the month starting at 6pm before Luna’s Friday musical offerings. Each tasting will showcase five wines that are always reasonably priced, affordable by the glass and by the bottle. March’s wine tasting will feature Spring wines, including a rose, a couple crisp whites, and two flavorful reds.
Ron Irvine brings over thirty years experience in the wine business from retailer to winemaker. He enjoys wine as table wine from ordinary to sublime and understands the place of both. He wants people to drink wine like they drink coffee and tea. “Wine is a daily beverage that is healthful, social and educational; it is the earth talking to us when that wine captures a sense of place.” Ron Irvine
Sunday, March 15, 6-8pm
Vashon Celtic Players and Knitters
Here’s a Vashon institution that just happens to find its home at Cafe Luna each Third Sunday of the month. So, grab a beer and have a great time with these fun-loving folks; at least a dozen of the 70 musicians show up to play most of the merry melodies (mostly Irish, jigs, reels, and polkas) from memory. Beginners are welcome; staying with the beat is the only requirement. Get a head start with the 250 tunes on their website, home.comcast.net/~saustin98/lark/.
Knitters of all abilities are invited to bring their projects to the Café; knit, schmooze, and learn from each other, while the Celtic Players work their understated and very merry music. What a fabulous combination! For more information about the knitting, contact David Guion, 463-1680.
Vashon Island Events: Miscellaneous – Oscar Night, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Flea Markets
Vashon Island’s 11th annual Academy Awards party kicks off on Sunday, February 22, at 4 PM at the Vashon Theater. Join the community as the Oscars at the 81st Annual Academy Awards are handed out to a bevy of celebrities and marvel at our fascination with glitter. Limo rides, a high-stakes costume competition, and entertainment by local performers will enhance the evening. Proceeds from the event benefit the Vashon Community Scholarship Foundation. Prices have been kept low to encourage all people to attend. Tickets in advance are $10 for adults and children, $15 at the door, and are available at Vashon Theater, Books by the Way and Vashon Book Shop. Admission includes appetizers by local restaurants.
Storyteller Debbie Dimitri will perform as Harriet Beecher Stowe at 7 PM Saturday, February 21, at the Methodist Church. Stowe is known for writing “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” and is considered by some to have been instrumental in mobilizing anti-slavery passions leading to the Civil War. The historical drama is presented by the Lighthouse Theater in honor of Black History Month. Tickets are $10 at the door. For more information contact Deb Pierce at 686-4325.
Two flea markets on Vashon Island begin in March. The first beginning March 8 from 9-4 PM is presented by the Open Space for Arts and Community, or -O-, at 18870 SW 103d Street. Vendor spaces are available by calling Karen Biondo at 408-7241. The entrance fee for shoppers and browsers is $3 or a donation to the Vashon Food Bank.
The Vashon Youth Council will present a weekly flea market beginning the weekend of March 14 and 15 in the lot just north of Pandora’s Box. The market opens at 9 AM. Vendor booths are available by calling SHeila McGuffin at 719-2691 or emailing vashonfleamarket@gmail.com.
Luna Presents Vince Conaway and Rose Laughlin
Friday, January 30th, 7:30PM – Free
Vince Conaway
Haunting Hammered Dulcimer Music
Celtic Americana
Saturday, January 31st, 7:30 PM – Free
Although, traditional Celtic and American Roots music is her first love, there are many great songs from other genres you might hear her sing. Her voice sounds
like one you trust, and her music is timeless.
“Rose is a singer who has a profound country style in which the traditional Irish roots takes a predominant presence. Her voice is strong and lush, distant from the ethereal tones of Irish singers and much closer to the warm American land. The Blues and old styles are familiar to her, as she demonstrates her rendition of Gershwin’s “Summertime.” — Interfolk, Spain, November 2008).
Vashon Island Events: Blue Heron Theater and Drama Dock– On Golden Pond
January 23 – February 10
Vashon Allied Arts Presents: On Golden Pond
When it took the big screen in 1981, Ernest Thompson’s play about an older couple and their life On Golden Pond became an instant classic, destined to be performed by theater companies everywhere, including Vashon Island. Directed by Drama Dock president, Phil Dunn, the production will feature talented Island actors: The ever-vigilant peacemaker Ethel, will be played by Bette Kimmel; her highly opinionated, cantankerous husband, Norman, will be played by Chaim Rosemarin; their independent daughter, Chelsea, will be played by Susan Harris; her dentist boyfriend, Billy Ray, will be played by Chris Ott; his teenage son, Billy will be played by Kenese Parker; and Golden Pond’s comic mailman, Charlie, will be played by Kirk Beeler; the phone operator will be played by Debby Jackson. Lanora Hackett will produce.
Check calendar for times.
Vashon Island Events: Miscellaneous — Forest Tour, Garden and Chicken Farming Tips, Drum and Dance Class
A tour of several Vashon Island properties that have undergone ecological thinning operations last year will be led by Derek Churchill, Vashon Forest Stewards forester along with Bill Loeber, King County forester and Jean Shaffer with the Forest Guild on Saturday, January 31 at 9:15 AM. The group will meet at the coffee stand in Burton. Participants should bring a bag lunch. The size of the tour is limited: Call David Warren at 463-9405 to reserve a place and for further details.
Vashon Island Growers Association is offering two classes on “Raising Our Own Food.” “Starting a Vegetable Garden” is offered from 10 to Noon on Saturday, January 31 and Saturday February 7. The course will cover choosing a location, soil building, garden planning, how to plant, frugal gardening, watering, protecting a crop, and more.
VIGA is also offering “Raising Chickens for Eggs or Meat” held from 3-5 PM on Sunday, February 8. The course will cover ordering chicks, housing, feeding, managing a laying flock and raising chicken for meat. The group will also discuss how to sell eggs at the Farmers Market.
Both classes will be held at the Vashon Lutheran Church and are free and open to the public. Pre-register by contacting Cathy Fulton at cathy@capturingmemories.com or call 463-5652.
Afro-Brazilian Drum and Dance Classes
RhythmJoycommences a new session of Afro-Brazilian drum instruction and dancing on Monday, February 2 at 6:30 pm. Drum students are given an opportunity to apply what they have learned to the dance portion of the program. Students may bring a friend for free for the first class. Dance classes start at 7:30. The cost is $64 for the four week session or $18 to drop in. No experience is needed and instruments are provided. The drum class is taught by Geoff Johns and the dance class by Carol Lutra Johns.
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Vashon Island Music Event: Cafe Luna – Lisa Marshall, Mack & Rachel
Friday, January 23rd, 7:30 PM
Lisa Marshall: A Woman of Soulful Rhythm & Blues
Here’s a woman who brings back those earthy sounds of 70s Motown, and more than a touch of soul. Influenced by Areth, Gladys, and Janis, you won’t want to miss her.
Review of SIMPLE
“Lisa Marshall’s first solo album carries a heavy debt to the Motown era; backup singers croon to Marshall’s soaring vocals, while tambourines and bass riffs stroke and jingle each piece to perfection. Like late Tina Turner, the swinging melody dip and soars with lyrics about defeat and triumph and defeat again. It’s the contrast of it all that gets you. Like the groove that underpins lines like “what makes a heart break so slow?” Or Marshall’s surprising compositions; her voice belts and soars through the building lyrics then dips to a restrained contralto for climatctic lines like “I am so, so, so . . . lost” which gets more deliciously guttural with each “so.” Hints of reverb in the production space add a subtle, creepy effect to the gospel tunes. It could almost be too crafted, but with Marshall’s spellbinding voice pulling at the tempo, the album feels so organic that you can’t imagine it any other way.” – Rachel Dovey, Seattle Sound Magazine.
Saturday, January 24th, 7:30 PM
Mack & Rachel – Folk, Country, & Bluegrass
This more than-likable pair might remind you of forty years ago when Gram Parsons got together with a very young Emmylou Harris. These two are consummate musicians who just happen to be wonderfully entertaining.
Mack Bailey and Rachel Levy combine folk, country, and bluegrass for a sound all their own. The duo have been likened to a “similar pairing 40 years ago of Gram Parsons and a very young Emmylou Harris”. Their passionate songs and melodic sound create an intimate atmosphere and make for a special evening of music!
You can tell a lot about singer songwriter Mack Bailey by the musical company he keeps. Mack has been hailed as “the next great singer in folk music” by no less an authority than Glenn Yarbrough, the original tenor in the fabulous world-renowned folk trio, The Limeliters. Mack’s career came full circle when in 2004 he was asked to be the newest tenor in The Limeliters, with whom he now performs around the country.
Mack performs with his wife, Rachel Levy, and the duo have been likened to a “similar pairing 40 years ago of Gram Parsons and a very young Emmylou Harris”. “Lucky Man”, written by Mack and Rachel, was chosen as a finalist in the 2006 mid-atlantic song contest in the country/bluegrass category and was also selected to be profiled in sing out! Magazine. In addition, this past fall “Lucky Man” was a feature song on NASCAR Angels. Mack and Rachel also co-penned “It’s Time”, which has received critical acclaim from former Vice-President Al Gore, as promoting environmental awareness. Mack was awarded for his excellence with a WAMMIE for Best Traditional Folk Performer, and his song “High Gear” has been featured on NPR’s popular Car Talk.
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Vashon Island Events: Music at Back Bay Inn, Western Fun, Drumming Circle, Ballet Auditions
On Friday, January 23, from 6-9 PM Vashon Island’s Backbay Inn and Quartermaster Pub will host an encore benefit event for Vashon Island’s Wolftown. This weekend The Trio A Propos will play and there will be a showing of works by Wolftown Artists. Trio À Propos is a Seattle based band that plays music primarily from the musically golden mid section of the 20th century. Our repertoire is a mix of Bal Musette, American swing, French chanson and the music of the great Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli.Reservations are encouraged for dinner. For more information call 465-5355.
Vashon Island Western Storytelling and Singing – On Saturday, January 24, at 11 AM, Books by the Way sponsors an event for kids. One little cowpoke will win a gift certificate to VI Horse Supply. Call 463-2696 for more information.
Vashon Island Drumming Circle – A community drumming circle will be held at the Common House at Vashon Co-Housing, 10421 SW Bank Road from 1 – 3. The event will be lead by Geoff Johns of RhythmJoy. All ages and ability levels are welcome. A $5 donation is suggested but no one will be turned away. Bring your drums and percussion instruments or Geoff will have drums available to borrow.
Vashon Junior Civic Ballet will perform Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake ballet in May, and auditions will be held from 1:30 to 3 PM on Saturday, January 24 in the Ober Park performance room. There are parts for dancers 3 and older and no experience in necessary.
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Vashon Island Events: Cafe Luna – Angela Reed and Part of Fortune
Vashon Island’s Cafe Luna presents a weekend of fine music:
Friday, January 16 at 7:30 PM - Angela Reed has earned critical and fan praise, including Judy Collins who says the singer-songwriter “has the voice of and earth angel – sweet and vibrant and memorable.
Saturday, January 27 at 7:30 PM -
Part of Fortune is a folk duo from Olympia comprised of Neal Woodall and Lisa Marie Kuhlman, world travelers and performers. Their repertoire is family friendly and includes covers and originals.
FYI . . . In astrology, the Part of Fortune, sometimes called Fortuna, is the most popular Arabic Part. The Part of Fortune represents worldly success, and is associated with the physical body and health as well. It can be indicative of the career or vocation. Worldly success and prosperity are associated with the Part of Fortune, and both its sign and house placement suggests innate abilities and talents–areas of life and qualities that are expressed naturally.
Sunday, January 18 at 6 PM - Celtic players and knitters fill the Cafe for their monthly revelry. The event happens on the thrid Sunday of each month. For more information contact David Guion at 463-1680.
Vashon Island Events: Red Bicycle Bistro – Captain Dick & The Portholes, The Spotlights
Vashon Island’s Red Bicycle Bistro presents two evenings of free music:
Saturday, January 17, at 9:30 PM – Ages 21 + -
Vashon Island’s own Captain Dick & the Portholes play their old fashioned rock ‘n roll with a big band sound. The band has been an integral part of Strwberry Fest since 1992, either headlining the Saturday Night Street Dance or packing the Sportsman’s Inn.
Sunday, January 18, at 7:00 PM – all ages -
Vashon Island’s own Spotlights will play classic rock ‘n roll as part of the Red Bicycle’s continuing effort to showcase local talent.
Vashon Island Events: Miscellaneous Activities
Vashon Maury Island Community Councilwill its general monthly meeting at 7:30 PM on Monday, January 19 in Courthouse Square. The agenda will include the discussion of a “local exchange currency” that would replace U.S. currency in transactions between residents of the Vashon Island community. For background information on this proposal, see Transaction Net.
A production of “Little Women” will be presented at 7 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, January 16, 17, 23 and 24 and at 4 PM on Sunday, January 18, at Bethel Church, 14735 Bethel Lane S.W. Ticketsd are $10/$8 and are available at Vashon Bookshop, Vashon Island Music, Books by the Way, and at the door.
The Vashon Theater will host a free community gathering on Tuesday, January 20, at 6:30 AM to watch President-elect Barack Obama’s Inauguration.The Vashon Theater will host a free community gathering to watch the Presidential Presidential Inauguration. Note that though the Inauguration schedule is subject to change, the Theater will broadcast the happening LIVE when it occurs. Bear in mind that the ceremony is on Eastern Standard Time.
The Vashon Theater will host a free community gathering on Tuesday, January 20, at 6:30 AM to watch President-elect Barack Obama’s Inauguration.The Vashon Theater will host a free community gathering to watch the Presidential Presidential Inauguration. Note that though the Inauguration schedule is subject to change, the Theater will broadcast the happening LIVE when it occurs. Bear in mind that the ceremony is on Eastern Standard Time.
The Open Space for Arts and Community will host Vashon Island’s first-ever Inaugural Ball from 6:30 to 10:00 PM on Tuesday, January 20. The “O” Space is located at 18870 SW 103rd Street, next to the Sheffield Building. The Ball will feature swing music from the 16-piece Portage Philharmonic, followed by dancing with a live DJ. The party will feature a big screen TV presentation of inaugural highlights. Food and child care will be available. Tickets are $20/$15 available at Books by the Way or at the door. Call 795-2432.
Coming Events on Vashon Island…
The Vashon Computer Club will meet tat the Senior Center at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, January 14th. The focus for the session will be on image sizing and how to handle various images for emailing, printing and so forth. Admission: FREE
Grief Support group forming… if you’re coping with a death and need support in your journey, a grief specialist from the Providence Hospice of Seatle will offer a six week session from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday evenings starting on January 7th. The meetings are located at the JG Commons complex. For more information or to register call Jane Fleming at 206.749.7704
Want to write or illustrate children’s books? Books By The Way invites authors and artists to meet on Thursday, January 8th at 7 p.m. For details call 463.5255
“The Sound of Human Longing: Field Notes for an Environmental Ethic of Care” will be the topic of a public speach given by naturalist and writer Kathleen Moore on Tuesday Jan. 13th at 7 pm at the United Methodist Church.
