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The Scroll Down - May 2008
Last updated by sallen on 05/05/2008 10:59 PM (Read: 19 times)
So has it been a while since I updated the Scroll Down? Has winter finally ended? Business have opened, changed names and some are closing. Thank Goodness the ferry system has gotten through the worse of their maintenance woes, hopefully.
Even when I’m not writing here I’m writing something somewhere on the websites that make up VashonPages.com. I’m happy to say that VashonCalendar.org is now providing information on what’s going on around Vashon Island. A lot of work has been going into VashonMusic.com, VashonArt.com and VashonClubs.com. Now that all the sites are up and running with content they resemble the sections of a magazine, full of information about Vashon Island, from Bands to Businesses, you can find it all here.
What has been going on since the last Scroll Down? Bishops is now The Red Bicycle Bistro, there is a new Indian Restaurant where in the center of town at the Vsahon Landing Building. John Dough’s Pizza has been sold again and is now named Vashon Pizza. Lost and Found is open in their new Burton Location next to the Burton Post Office and Sadly Old and Funqui is closing their doors.
Will the old K2 building become our new civic center? That’s just one of the debates in community planning. The building has already been used for the PTSA auction at the begging of the month and will be used again for the Voice of Vashon’s, Quake, Rattle & Roll Sock Hop May 31st, starting at 7pm. Donation is $10. You can purchase tickets at the Vashon Book Shop and at Books By The Way. The fundraiser, sponsored by the Vashon Rotary and VashonBePrepared will help the Voice of Vashon get a third radio tower so that all islanders can tune to 1650 AM during an emergency to get information and assistance. There will be food, music from the 50s and 60s, games, prizes and entertainment for the whole family. See you there!
The month of May started with the Spring Vashon Island Artist Studio Tour Click on the test link to take the tour. And at the end of the month Vashon Allied Arts has its annual Art Sale. Collectors Choice Art Sale. Come early for one of Blue Heron Gallery’s fabulous and fun art sales. Reminiscent of last year’s Archives Art Sale, which featured works by Island artists, this year’s sale presents works donated by passionate Island art collectors. It’s happening at Blue Heron Gallery May 30 and 31, and June 1. From Friday evening until Sunday afternoon, a number of Vashon’s most discriminating art collectors(and a few off-island ones, too) will contribute works of art of every kind for sale to our members and friends. Come and check it out! Don’t forget to click into the VAA website.
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Announcements
Road Closure May 5-9. Vashon Highway |
The King County Road Services Division will begin work on Monday, May 5 that will result in alocal road closure on Vashon Island. The Vashon Highway will be closed between Southwest 228th Street (just after the burton bridge) and Southwest Burton Drive from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, May 9 for drainage and roadway repairs. The detour is via Southwest Burton Drive to 107th Avenue Southwest and Southwest 228th Street.
The road will reopen by the weekend. |
VASHON ISLAND ARTIST STUDIO TOUR |
Over 25 years ago, in Puget Sound between Seattle and Tacoma, Washington, artists on Vashon Island opened their doors to the public for the first of many art studio tours. From primarily a potters’ show, this rural venue has grown over the years to include up to 100 Island artists. The tour spans two weekends twice each year. The Holiday Art Studio Tour is offered the first two weekends every December, the Spring Art Studio Tour during the first two weekends each May. Visitors may view artwork in the form of paintings, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, glass, jewelry, photography, garden art and even more.
Many artists demonstrate their craft and all are ready to explain their processes at locations ranging from artists’ studios to Vashon’s historic buildings. A number of fine shops and galleries also feature the work of Island artists and craftspeople. Saturday and Sunday, May 3-4 and 10-11, 10am to 5pm
More information on the Art Studio Tour Website
www.vashonislandartstudiotour.com
Or Vashon Allied Arts
www.vashonalliedarts.org
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VASHON ISLAND YOUTH & TEEN CHORUS |
Marita Ericksen directs two chorus groups from ages 6 to 18 in a combined performance, uplifting songs of peace of love. Don't miss this inspirational evening of classical, gospel and folk tunes enhanced by joyful young voices. Call Blue Heron Art Center for tickets: 463.5131.
Vashon Allied Arts - Blue Heron Arts Center Event occurs on 05/10/2008 at 3pm and a second performance at 7pm |
Blue Heron Dance Spring Performance |
Every spring Blue Heron Dance brings more than 100 dancers to stage in a classic ballet to showcase Island talent of all ages. This year's spring performance will be "The Sleeping Beauty," with the grand music of Tchaikovsky. Original works in Modern dance are also included.
May 16 and 17 at 7pm. At the Blue Heron
VAA Website |
VAA COLLECTOR/S CHOICE ART SALE |
Come early for one of Blue Heron Gallery’s fabulous and fun art sales. Reminiscent of last year’s Archives Art Sale, which featured works by Island artists, this year’s sale presents works donated by passionate Island art collectors. It’s happening at Blue Heron Gallery May 30 and 31, and June 1. From Friday evening until Sunday afternoon, a number of Vashon’s most discriminating art collectors(and a few off-island ones, too) will contribute works of art of every kind for sale to our members and friends. Come and check it out!
Vashon Allied Arts |
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