Voice Of Vashon

How does an artist living on an island full of artists distinguish themselves? That’s a question renowned cartoonist and Vashon Islander, Jim Woodring, posed recently igniting the foundation for this special edition of REALTalk. Join host Susan McCabe as she explores the world of art as a way of life with VCA Notables Morgan Brig, Brian Fisher, […]

Join REALTalk host Susan McCabe when she talks with the Double Down movie’s writer/director Tom Schulman and producer Rick Wallace about why they’re screening on Vashon, and the source of this unique story about ‘the shady and dangerous world of Keno pool,’ set in the rural South. “It’s a woman empowerment story,” says producer Wallace […]

In the ongoing exploration of what’s up with the arts in the pandemic age, host Susan McCabe will talk with Michael Greer, President and CEO of ArtsFund. As a former professional dancer and experienced executive, Michael’s leadership experience spans both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors. He is the former executive director of Oregon Ballet Theatre […]

The Arts in general have suffered from the pandemic, especially live theatre. Despite that impact, some theatre companies have remained nimble enough to adapt. Here on Vashon one company did what some call crazy and started a whole new thing. Vashon Repertory Theatre founder and Producing Artistic Director, Charlotte Tiencken, will join host Susan McCabe to talk […]

In the last few years World AIDS Day hasn’t passed without an observance from Peter Serko. This year is no exception. Join host Susan McCabe as she learns about this year’s collaborative World AIDS Day event on Vashon. Working with Vashon Remembrance artist West McLean, VHS instructor Andy James and island director Chris Boscia, Serko will open […]

As many in the US seek meaningful ways to pay reparations for the generational repercussions of enslavement, a group in Seattle is taking action. Members of Seattle’s Africatown Community Land Trust (ACLT) have been working in the Central District since 2017 to support and revitalize the Black community there through programs aimed at creating permanently […]