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Community Event
We Need Space! A Collaborative Zine Workshop
Olympia Timberland Library 313 8th Ave SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesThis zine making workshop explores themes from Window Seat Media’s Community Roots Oral History Project exhibit that will be on display at the library February 8-March 11. Our need for affordable spaces to live, work, and gather is a common thread in the oral history narratives collected for the project, and it continues today as ...
We Need Space! A collaborative zine-making workshop
Olympia Timberland Library 313 8th Ave SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesOur need for affordable spaces to live, work, and gather is a common thread in our Community Roots oral history narratives, and it continues today as Thurston County continues to experience rising rental and real estate costs. In this zine-making workshop, participants will work with prompts centered around the importance of access to affordable spaces ...
SOGO Winter Concert
The Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, OlympiaThe Winter Concert highlights a variety of musical styles. Music Director Cameron May leads the Conservatory Orchestra in Copland’s Variations on a Shaker Melody and Moncayo’s Huapango, a dance-like work. SOGO member Cade McBride has arranged Debussy’s piano work The Sunken Cathedral for orchestra. The concert closes with a true barn burner with the fourth ...
Dancing to the Music of the Forest
2707 Conger Ave NW Olympia, WA 2707 Conger Ave NW, OlympiaJoin us for an evening of learning through dance, music, and film where you'll actually hear the trees sing! In this exciting multimedia dance performance and educational event, you'll hear biofeedback from trees translated into musical notes, explore the mycelial networks that make up our forests, and learn about local efforts to protect Legacy Forests--all ...
Lacey Cultural Celebration
Saint Martin's University 5300 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesLacey Cultural Celebration Saturday, March 9, 10am-6pm Saint Martin’s University Savor the sights & sounds of the world without leaving Lacey! Join us as we celebrate the heritage and cultures of our community at this FREE Festival. This year will be bigger than ever as we bring the world to you! Enjoy music and dance ...
Bravery & Belonging: All-ages Playback Theatre event with Brave Practice
Briggs Community YMCA Large Multipurpose Room, 1530 Yelm Hwy SE, OlympiaCome join Brave Practice Playback Theatre Collective, Window Seat's collective of theatre artists, for a community reflection through storytelling and theatre about living out our shared values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. What does it take to step into a new space for the first time? How have you experienced being welcomed into this community? Where ...
Creativity Salons hosted by Window Seat Media, monthly
The Liberation Collective, YWCA Friendship Hall 220 Union Ave SE, OlympiaCome learn from and with other artists. Work on a creative project, build skills in your chosen artistic practice and gain insight from other creatives during your process. Window Seat Media is hosting a space to support community members engaging in creativity. Bring a storytelling project in your chosen medium that you want to work ...
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 ...
First Date, the Musical
Centerstage Theatre 3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA, United StatesFirst Date, the Musical by Austin Winsberg Music & Lyrics by Alan Zachary & Michael Weiner Directed by Jeanette Sanchez March 29 – April 21, 2024 When blind date newbie Aaron is set up with serial-dater Casey, a casual drink at a busy New York restaurant turns into a hilarious high-stakes dinner. This show is the ideal ...
Teen Creative Club
Lacey Timberland Library 500 College St SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesJoin us while we hang out and create together! Each month we will have different supplies to use, with input from attendees. This month we will do collage, button making, and Shrinky Dinks. We will also vote on what activity to do the following month. For teens ages 13-18. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lacey ...
Family Masquerade Dance
612 4th Ave E, Olympia WA 98501 612 4th Ave E, OlympiaCome boogie with us for a night of fun with the whole family while supporting a great cause! South Sound Dance Access is a non-profit arts education and access organization. We believe dance is for everyone and that movement is medicine! We are on a mission to foster a healthy and resilient community in the South Puget ...
First Date, the Musical
Centerstage Theatre 3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA, United StatesFirst Date, the Musical by Austin Winsberg Music & Lyrics by Alan Zachary & Michael Weiner Directed by Jeanette Sanchez March 29 – April 21, 2024 When blind date newbie Aaron is set up with serial-dater Casey, a casual drink at a busy New York restaurant turns into a hilarious high-stakes dinner. This show is the ideal ...