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Adult Winter Reading Challenge
Olympia Timberland Library 313 8th Ave SE, OlympiaOlympia's annual Adult Winter Reading Challenge is back!! Read a variety of books from January 1 to March 30 for a chance to win local prizes -- but most importantly to discover a lot of good books!! Challenge sheets are available at the Olympia or West Olympia library -- or download by clicking here. We ...
Banned Books Bingo
Lacey Timberland Library 500 College St SE, LaceyThe Lacey Library invites you to join us this winter on a fun and informative reading adventure. Play Banned Books Bingo with us, January 2 – March 31, 2024, to get better acquainted with banned titles, and make up your mind about their content. How to Play: Bingo sheets will be at the Lacey Library. Complete ...
Studio Group
This is a studio group designed for the student who wants a fun, easy-going environment to work on their creative projects. Making time for creating artwork is a challenge in our busy lives. Working in Kathy's studio, students can follow their own muse and explore materials while pursuing their individual art practice. I will offer ...
Last of the Dragons
Centerstage Theatre 3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal WayLast of the Dragons A TYA (Theatre for Young Audiences) Show Adapted by Kristin Walter Directed by Tori Dewar February 17 – 25, 2024 In the kingdom of Middlefield, there is a tradition. On a princess’ sixteenth birthday, she is tied to a rock, kidnapped by a dragon, rescued by a prince and lives happily ever after. ...
Last of the Dragons
Centerstage Theatre 3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal WayLast of the Dragons A TYA (Theatre for Young Audiences) Show Adapted by Kristin Walter Directed by Tori Dewar February 17 – 25, 2024 In the kingdom of Middlefield, there is a tradition. On a princess’ sixteenth birthday, she is tied to a rock, kidnapped by a dragon, rescued by a prince and lives happily ever after. ...
TEDxOlympiaHighSchool
Join us on Saturday, March 16th at 6 PM at Olympia High School's Performing Arts Center to watch 5 students perform their TEDx speeches! This youth-organized event will be the culmination of months of hard work and dedication in acquiring the TEDx license, finding and interviewing speakers, and figuring out stage logistics. Admission is FREE ...
MCE: HARMONY SWEEPSTAKES A CAPPELLA FESTIVAL
The Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, OlympiaHarmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival has been called “the granddaddy of all singing contests” for a cappella groups. It embraces all styles of music performed a cappella, from doo-wop and barbershop, gospel, and jazz to exciting new directions of contemporary vocal harmony. The PNW 2023 champions, Outpour, return as hosts for this high energy event featuring the ...
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)
Washington Center Black Box 512 Washington Street SE, OlympiaBy Adam Long, Daniel Singer & Jess Winfield, new revisions by Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield. Directed by Corey McDaniel. Starring Alyssa Kay, Eleise Moore, and Drew Doyle. An irreverent, hilarious, high-speed romp through all 37 of the Bard’s plays (and 154 sonnets) in under two hours! Titus Andronicus becomes a cooking show, all the Histories are ...