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  • The Painted Screen – The Curious World Of Hieronymous Bosch

    Lacey Timberland Library 500 College St SE, Lacey, WA, United States

    Experience art like never before. Join us for The Painted Screen, a new monthly series exploring the lives and legacies of artists who have shaped how we see the world. Each screening offers a window into the creative spirit...journeys of color, passion, and imagination told through the power of film. The Curious World of Hieronymus Bosch  ...

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    Free
  • The Music of Billy Joel

    Traditions Fair Trade Cafe 300 5th Ave SW, Olympia, WA, United States

    Terry Shaw and his Band play the music of Billy Joel Saturday, April 11 @7pm  at Traditions Fair Trade in Olympia.  Come hear your favorite Billy Joel songs performed by local singer/pianist Terry Shaw backed up by some of the best musicians in Olympia.   Call 360-705-2819 for tickets and dinner reservations (dinner sold separately). ...

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    $15 – $25
  • The Vanguard Generation: African American Artists, 1880-1918 with Daniel E. Atkinson

    Lacey Timberland Library 500 College St SE, Lacey, WA, United States

    Discover the remarkable first generation of African American artists and performers whose contributions helped shape popular culture. Active after the Civil War and before World War I, many of these artists were the first in their families to be born out of bondage or to attend college—overcoming tremendous hardship in defiance of Jim Crow laws. ...

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    Free
  • The Wizard of Oz on Ice

    The Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia

    The Wizard of Oz on Ice is a stunning blend of storytelling, skating, and visual artistry that brings this timeless tale to life in a whole new way. The themes of friendship, courage, self-discovery, and the magic of home will continue to resonate with audiences, both young and old. As you watch Dorothy and her ...

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  • MCE: The Searching Soul

    The Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia

    Join us for a profound and moving musical journey. The Searching Soul pairs the lyrical brilliance of Felix Mendelssohn with the soaring, spiritual depth of Ralph Vaughan Williams. Accompanied by an orchestra, this concert explores music that reaches for meaning, hope, and transcendence.

    $18 – $38
  • Spring Arts Walk Instrument Petting Zoo

    Washington Center Black Box 512 Washington Street SE, Olympia, United States

    Free and open to the public, join us for Arts Walk and the Instrument Petting Zoo at the Washington Center. Kids of all ages are invited to experience bowing and plucking the string instruments of the orchestra. You will have a roaring good time! Sponsored by: Washington Center, Small to Tall Pediatric Dentistry.

    Free