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Music
Kendl Winter “Banjo Mantras” at Traditions Cafe
New Traditions Cafe & Fair Trade Gallery 300 5th Ave SW, Olympia, WA, United StatesKendl Winter’s album “Banjo Mantras” began as a way to connect with her fans and peers by sharing her daily melodic meditations and explorations on the clawhammer banjo. Kendl found that the daily practice of creating and sharing her “mantras” led to further inspiration, and was moved to expand upon these ideas and ultimately record ...
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 ...
Vince Brown Plays Solo Jazz Guitar At Swing Wine Bar
Swing Wine Bar 825 Columbia St SW, OlympiaGuitarist Vince Brown plays solo jazz guitar at Swing Wine Bar every Wednesday from 5 till 7 PM.
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 ...
Black Box Jazz: D’Vonne Lewis Group
Washington Center Black Box 512 Washington Street SE, Olympia, United StatesD’Vonne Lewis was named the 2013, 2018, and 2021 NW Instrumentalist of the Year and is the grandson of 1950s-60s Northwest organ legend Dave Lewis, the ‘Godfather’ of rock and roll/soul. Lewis composes for his own band, D’Vonne Lewis’ LIMITED EDITION and The D’Vonne Lewis 2 (duo). He is also the 2006 Earshot Golden Ear ...
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 ...
Wyatt Smith Organ Concert
St. John's Episcopal Church 114 20th St. SE, OlympiaOn St. John’s 3,800-pipe Schlicker Organ, Wyatt Smith will be performing works by living composers that celebrate Mother Earth and the environment. Composers include Craig Phillips, Margaret Sandresky, Aaron David Miller, Connor Chee, and Carson Cooman. Wyatt Smith is an American concert organist appearing in both solo and collaborative performances throughout the United States and ...
The Phantom Pines, with Owl Scarey, and Hopie Jo
cryptatropa bar 421 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA, WA, United StatesThree of Seattle’s favorite Americana singer-songwriters are making their way to Olympia for one night only! On March 10th, there won’t be a better place to spend your Sunday night. Come on out to the Crypt, and hear The Phantom Pines, Owl Scarey, and Hopie Jo.
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 ...
Vince Brown Plays Solo Jazz Guitar At Swing Wine Bar
Swing Wine Bar 825 Columbia St SW, OlympiaGuitarist Vince Brown plays solo jazz guitar at Swing Wine Bar every Wednesday from 5 till 7 PM.
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 ...
Pride
Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesAlexandra Arrieche, Music Director and Conductor Based on a love story for the ages, explore musical expressions of prohibited love with the Olympia Symphony through this thought-provoking program, including dazzling audience favorite, Kristin Lee, and a surprise ending you won't want to miss! PROKOFIEV/BERNSTEIN Romeo and Juliet/West Side Story TCHAIKOVSKY Violin Concerto (featuring Kristin Lee, ...