The Portage Philharmonic Vashon Opera Presents
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Vol. 11, #18 SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS THEY MAKE THE LOOP POSSIBLE August 28, 2014 Vashon Household Concerts in the park: HomeShare Program The Portage Philharmonic Vashon Household current project is the construction of 14 affordable homes for low-income first-time buyers. Sunflower Community Land Trust (CLT), built in partnership with Northwest Summer is almost over and so are in for a special treat. Join us for these Housing Development, will be the first Vashon Household project to earn a Built-Green rating. the annual free Summer Concerts In The magical evenings and enjoy the diversity Vashon Household Homeshare affordable housing on Vashon? Park. Bring the family! There’s plenty of these amazing bands right here on Partners connects people who are * Do you have an extra room in your of grass and natural burms to spread out Vashon Island. interested in sharing their home with house with access to a bathroom and those picnic blankets and enjoy some On Thursday, September 4th at 7pm, another Islander seeking a home. We kitchen? wonderful music on a warm summer we bring you The Portage Philharmonic. require detailed applications, references, * Would you benefit from additional night. Families can come relax, let the Comprised of about 20 Islanders and background checks to make the monthly income? kids play on the playground and enjoy ranging from professional musicians to process of finding a housemate more * Would you benefit from services the entertainment at these summer amateurs, the community musical group manageable. All information is kept such as help with housework, cooking, events in our very own Ober Park. is celebrating its 41st anniversary this confidential. When a person seeks a petcare, gardening etc.? The concerts are presented and year. Charter member Lou Engels still Homeshare situation through Homeshare Homesharing is an option for all funded by Vashon Park District in plays in the band. Partners, they are drawing from a select ages. For both housemates, homesharing association with Vashon Events. Engels remembers how Monty group of qualified applicants, rather than offers a more affordable way of living, If you’ve never experienced the Sewell, who once played with Louie the very broad reach of a public listing the security of another person in the warmth of community at the cool nights Armstrong, helped found the band such as Craig’s List. home, and the opportunity to create a of summer concerts in the park, you’re Continued on Page 6 Our greatest need is to enroll lifelong friendship. additional home providers in the Anyone who is interested in applying program. Please explore the concept with as a home provider or a home seeker may your circle of friends and acquaintances. contact Barbara Brown at 206-463-4880 * Are you interested in supporting x704 to request an application. Vashon Opera presents Don Giovanni Vashon Opera’s sixth season kicks off The Rebel of the Road! in September with Mozart’s Don Giovanni, considered one of the greatest operas of all time. Don Giovanni is an opera in 2 Acts based on the legends of Don Juan, chronicling the Don’s final twenty-four hours of this notorious libertine’s wicked life with gorgeous arias and brilliant ensembles. Watch as the Don pushes his limits and meets his ultimate demise in this brilliantly crafted masterwork. Part comedy, part tragedy this opera is Mozart at his finest, sparkling with music full of sheer genius, dynamic characters and some bold supernatural payback. Sung in Italian with English Supertitles. Come be engulfed by the fast-paced Belov as Don Giovanni, Janeanne Houston action, entranced by the exquisite music, as Donna Anna, Eric Neuville as Don and transformed by the power and Ottavio, Megan Chenovick as Zerlina, expression of the human voice! Jonathan Silvia as Leporello, Jennifer Hey all you old car and movie buffs, have we got a show for you! On Saturday He’s bad. He’s dangerous...and even Krikawa as Donna Elvira, Michael Dunlap the 30th at 5:00 in the evening we will have a showing of one of the best hot rod though his serenades are just divine, fate as Masetto, and Konstantin Kvach as the movies of all time, The Rebel of the Road! This is an all-ages, family-friendly (made has a way of balancing the books. Commendatore. Dr. James Brown will for television in 1979) film that features a lot of character actors of the era and stars Don Giovanni, considered one of return to stage direct, conduct and arrange a gray primered 40 Willys gasser coupe. The movie centers itself around the classic the greatest operas of all time. He’s bad. the chamber orchestral score as he has concept that many vintage Western novels ( think Louis L’ Amour) and films are He’s dangerous...and even though his done so beautifully with Werther, Die based upon, that of the good guy riding into the town controlled by the rich, bad serenades are just divine, fate has a way Fledermaus, Il Tabarro/Gianni Schicchi guy and taking the big guy down as the townsfolk cheer our hero on. However, in of balancing the books. and so many of Vashon Opera’s stunning this story, the good guy’s stallion is a straight-axles Willys, and he throws down “The singers are extraordinary, the productions. This will be Vashon Opera’s with a blown Hemi instead of a six-gun. Sound interesting? Come join us Saturday chorus is bright and fun, the orchestra is first production in the new Vashon High evening starting with a classic car/hot rod show at 4p.m. In front of The Vashon excellent and all of the amazing Vashon School Theatre. Theater followed by the 5p.m. showing of the film. Security will be eyeing the ve Opera volunteers have really outdone Purchase Season tickets for $32 online hicles while their owners are enjoying the film. Following the film we would themselves this time for sure!”, says at www.vashonopera.org like to encourage the car owners to relive their youth and hang-out uptown while Jennifer Krikawa. Individual tickets for $35 at the cruising their ride in endless loops. The star studded cast includes Anton Vashon Bookshop and at vashonopera.org. The Vashon Loop, p. 2 August 28 ‘14 Back to School Supplies at Granny’s Prices! paper, crayons pens, pencils 3 ring binders backpacks coats, hats clothes and more! Granny’s Attic at Sunrise Ridge 10030 SW 210th st, Vashon Island 206-463-3161 www.grannysattic.org Retail Hours: Tues/Thurs/Sat 10-5 Donations 7 days a Week! 8-4pm The Dog Day’s are upon us. Lots of great bargains on our clearance tables. Lots of great new beds are finally in. 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