Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s classic story, and the inspiration for Disney’s Frozen, this fantastical coming-of-age tale. This is a lively production filled with kooky characters, a fun original pop rock score, alluring ballads and dancing that will enthrall kids and adults alike

Friday, November 20, 7 pm
Saturday, November 21, 7 pm
Sunday, November 22, 3 pm
Vashon United Methodist Church
$10 Member, $12 Senior, $14 General; $7 Student

The Nutcracker Ballet

On December 4, 5 and 6, VAA Center for Dance presents its annual Nutcracker at Vashon High School Theater. This production features more than 50 dancers, showcasing five graduating seniors. New choreography includes the Arabian Princess danced by senior Hannah Van Dusen, the Spanish Dance with senior male dancers Quinn McTighe and Josiah Sprute-Boyajian, the Russian Dance with senior Rayanna Weller, and a Sugar Plum Fairy split cast with Sally Walker and Tess Mueller. A holiday tradition at your fingertips!

VAA Center for Dance presents
The Nutcracker
Friday, December 4, 1 pm ($5 Children’s Matinee)
Friday, December 4, 7 pm
Saturday, December 5, 1 pm
Saturday, December 5, 7 pm
Sunday, December 6, 1 pm
Vashon High School Theater
Tickets: $12 Member/Student/Senior, $16 General

TICKETS, click HERE Fri-Sun, Dec 4th-6th

Tree Lighting & WinterFest Weekend
December 5, 2015
Vashon's Winterfest Weekend is a relaxing and memorable way to kick off the holiday season ahead! Leave the noise and rush of the city and malls and enjoy Vashon's beloved holiday celebration.

Friday starts with the kick off the 5th Annual Gingerbread House Tour. This fun event features creative "houses" at Island businesses. So spend some time Friday night enjoying a warming drink, a yummy meal, some holiday shopping and visiting the gingerbread creations!

On Saturday, merchants will hold their traditional "Open House". Visit Island shops for unique gifts, see the gingerbread houses (if you haven't done so) and enter to win wonderful prizes with the Beachcomber's merchant open house coupons.

On Saturday night, SANTA COMES TO TOWN! Either join or watch the holiday parade which begins at dark which is around 5:30 pm. The parade will head north on Vashon Hwy to the big tree behind US Bank. Santa will welcome everyone and special guests will help light the holiday tree! Stay in town awhile to enjoy carols and more holiday cheer

Holiday ART TOUR 2015

December 5-6 & 12-13

10 AM - 4 PM

Almost 30 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.

A peaceful, country getaway, Vashon Island lies only a short ferry ride from either Fauntleroy (West Seattle),
Point Defiance (Tacoma) or Southworth (Kitsap).

Ferry schedules can be found at www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries. 

Plan to stay the weekend at one of Vashon’s many B&Bs, sample the cuisine at our fine restaurants and…
expose yourself to ART!

ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE, POINT ROBINSON LIGHT STATION

SUNDAY, December 6th, 12-4pm

The Keepers of Point Robinson and the Vashon Park District invite you to our annual open house, on Sunday, 6 December, from noon to 4 PM.

Both sets of Keepers' Quarters will be open for your inspection, and for you to decide when will be YOUR stay with us.  Captain Joe, the President of the Keepers of Point Robinson, will be making the largest batch of his homemade chili he has ever made,  to add to the buffet.  This assortment of sweets and savories is prepared by the Ladies of the Light, and although the chili is full of meat, there will be enough of the other sort to please even the most avid vegetarian.

The Lighthouse Santa arrives at around 1 PM, the time a little loose, because he, like the rest of us, comes over on the ferry.  There will be live music of the season, and tours of the working lighthouse, always including a voyage to the top of the tower.  The Ship's Store will be open for your holiday shopping.

For this event, parking will be on the grass inside the swing gate.  If you bring a dog, or dogs, for a run, that is fine, but they cannot come into the houses or the lighthouse.

First Friday on Vashon

The Living Bird: 100 Years of Listening to Nature

Vashon-Maury Island Audubon Society Presents

The Living Bird: 100 Years of Listening to Nature

Book signing and presentation by Gerrit Vyn, Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Thursday, December 9th, 7 PM – 9 PM

At the Land Trust on Bank Road

Event is free and open to the public

Photographer, cinematographer, and sound recordist Gerrit Vyn travels around the world to document the lives of birds for the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. A new book created for the Lab’s 100-year anniversary, The Living Bird: 100 Years of Listening to Nature, explores our joyful and complex relationship with birds. Gerrit’s images along with thoughtful and inspiring essays by writers including Barbara Kingsolver, Jared Diamond, and Lab Director John Fitzpatick, take readers on a visual and experiential journey revealing the life-changing role that birds can play in our understanding of the natural world. In his talk, Gerrit will illustrate the major themes covered in the book and share many of his powerful images and video recordings from the field.