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Puget Sound Book Artists 13th Annual Members’ Exhibition: Time Travel: A Creative Journey Through Time

Evergeeen State College 2700 Evergreen Parkway NW, Olympia, United States

Olympia, WA (Sept 13, 2024) - Playful and profound, the Puget Sound Book Artists 13th Annual Members’ Exhibition on the theme of Time Travel will be exhibited at the Daniel J. Evens Library, The Evergreen State College, Olympia, Washington from September 29–December 13, 2024.  There will be an open case event on Sunday, October 20, ...

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Art of Salish Peoples

Evergeeen State College 2700 Evergreen Parkway NW, Olympia, United States

Join us for a journey into the world of Traditional and Comtemporary Salish art at the Evans Hall Gallery at The Evergreen State College from September 30, 2024-January 10, 2025.  See website for gallery hours.

Free

The Mountain Was Out

Washington State History Museum 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma

The Mountain Was Out October 19, 2024 – February 16, 2025 Even before its designation as a national park, Mount Rainier has drawn tourists, climbers, and nature lovers to its snowy slopes. Today, it continues to spark our imaginations as one of the state’s most beloved landmarks. In the artworks and photographs paired with early ...

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Paper Trails – Fine Art and Craft Exhibition

Childhood's End Gallery 222 4th Ave W, Olympia

"Paper Trails" celebrates paper as a material through a multitude of artistic applications. The exhibition features sculptural paper forms by Helga Winter, Paper-cuts by Nikki McClure from her recent publication Something About the Sky, a brand new Block Print series by Mimi Williams My Life in Trees, new Intaglio Prints by Lisa Sweet, and Sumi ...

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Free

A Christmas Carol

State Theater 202 4th Avenue East, Olympia, WA, United States

Hailed as the greatest ghost story ever told, we continue our holiday tradition at Harlequin with Artistic Director Aaron Lamb’s fresh adaptation of Charles Dickens’s classic story of transformation, absolution, and grace. Performance Dates: 11/29 7:30PM, 11/30 7:30PM, 12/1 2PM, 12/5 7:30PM, 12/6 7:30PM, 12/7 7:30PM, 12/8 2PM, 12/12 7:30PM, 12/13 7:30PM, 12/14 7:30PM, 12/15 ...

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$33 – $55

Beauty and the Beast

Centerstage Theatre 3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA, United States

A Holiday Panto Written by Vince Brady Directed by Trista Duval November 30 – December 22, 2024 The raucous, fabulous, and family-friendly Holiday Panto returns with one of our most popular titles to date! As ever, the Panto brings a classic fairy tale together with the wonderfully over-the-top characters you love, giving you plenty of ...

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$20 – $40

God Is A Scottish Drag Queen: A Christmas Special

Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA, United States

Back by popular demand! God is a Scottish Drag Queen: A Christmas Special returns this December! God, dressed in an all new holiday power suit, returns to set the record straight and expound on everything from the beginnings of Christmas with Yule, Saturnalia and Winter Solstice, to holiday foods, Christmas carols, Star Wars, the true ...

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$29

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Tacoma Little Theatre

Tacoma Little Theatre 210 N I St, Tacoma, WA, United States

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Directed by Melanie Gladstone Musically Directed by Shawna Avinger Choreographed by Heather Adams Arneson December 6 - December 29, 2024 18 Performances! Friday, December 6, 2024 at 7:30pm Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 7:30pm Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 7:30pm Friday, December 13, 2024 at ...

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$12 – $31

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 ...

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$150

Last of the Dragons

Centerstage Theatre 3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA, United States

Last 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. ...

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$15

Last of the Dragons

Centerstage Theatre 3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA, United States

Last 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. ...

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$15

Mystique – Songs of Christmas through the Ages

St. Hugh Episcopal Church 280 E Wheelwright St, Allyn St. Hugh Episcopal Church, 280 E Wheelwright St, Allyn

One of the great traditions of the holidays is singing and enjoying Christmas carols. The most traditional ones are heard in stores, restaurants, commercials, and on street corners. Under the leadership of Elizabeth Berndt, Women of Note looks forward to sharing these time-honored carols with you, along with less familiar, but glorious sounding songs that ...

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Free
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