All Events are FREE!
unless otherwise noted.
To view a complete calendar of everything that's happening in Vashon's Parks, click here.
February 6, 2010
Little Red Riding Hood- The Opera
Chautauqua Elementary school
Multi-purpose Room, 11A - 12P
A special opera presentation for the opera fans of the future!
Watch a baritone change from performer to wolf to huntsman and learn why little Red Riding Hood should have listened to her mother. Seymour Barab's Little Red Riding Hood is a delightful adaptation of the fairy tale classic, in which the scary wolf is transformed into a lovable wolf who hates sweets. This proves his downfall when he tries to fulfill his part of the story. Just a mention of candy or strawberry shortcake turns his stomach queasy and he loses his appetite. Barab leaves in just enough classic story to reassure his audience. And even though kids know how the story should end, they'll sit on the edge of their chairs. Vashon Opera is donating this wonderful show to the Park District and Vashon children as part of their 2010 season. See the entire season at vashonopera.org
Are you sorry you missed the Radio Theatre Performances in December?
Well, weep no more. You can hear them right here. Just click on the play of your choice:
The Guest Room, by Vashon's Bill Wood
with Jeanne Dougherty, Lyndsay Aickin and Paul Shapiro
Directed by Mik Kuhlman
Singles Match, by Dorothy Louise
with Sue Denies, Bill West, Stephen Seigel and Susan McCabe
Directed by Charlotte Tiencken
The Magician, by Elena Hartwell
with Hawk Jones and Susan McCabe
Directed by Charlotte Tiencken
Sally Sees The Light, by Barbara Lindsay
with Lyndsay Aickin and Karen Biondo
Directed by Jeanne Dougherty
Canyon's Edge, by Barbara Lindsay
with Deena Eber, Luke McQuillin and Mik Kuhlman
Directed by Mik Kuhlman
I Love You Flavilla, by Bryan Willis
with Paul Shapiro
Directed by Charlotte Tiencken
If you'd like to be involved in next year's Radio Theatre Production -- a partnered event between Vashon Park District and Voice of Vashon -- just email Susan McCabe. We'll add you to the 'call list.'
FREE Partner Dancing Every First Saturday at Ober Park!
Vashon Social Dance Group is hosting a monthly partner dance night for dancers of all ages, 7-9 PM in the Ober Performance Room. They will spin an eclectic mix of waltz, fox trot, swing – the atmosphere is always casual and fun with whatever recorded music we have on hand.
Call Michael at 459-0951 for more details..
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Try FREE Contra Dancing...What's That?
Second Saturdays at the "Ober Dance Hall"
Cancelled for February 13
Moved to Vashon High School March 13
Back at Ober April 10
Shane Jewell and Larry Muir host (and call)
FREE Contra Dances, 7-9PM
This form of dance was used in Celtic villages of old to introduce new blood into the gene pool when young people from different villages met their future mates in 'contra' (men facing women and changing partners)
Families and Beginnners are ALWAYS welcome!
Tour Pt. Robinson Lighthouse...
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You can g et a taste of the Island’s nautical past any Sunday by appointment. Narrated live by Pt. Robinson keepers, LIghthouse tours are rich in Puget Sound history and lots of fun. Tours are free, and donations are much appreciated. All proceeds benefit the Pt. Robinson restoration project. To schedule a special tour, group tour or passport stamping, call the Park District at 206-463-9602