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for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf
Lakewood Playhouse 5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA, United States"...somebody/anybody, sing a black girl's song, bring her out to know herself to know you..." By Ntozake Shange Directed by Michelle Matlock Join the circle as seven women share their stories and find strength in each other's truth, passion and humor. This fusion of poetry, dance, music and song explodes off the stage and touches ...
for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf
Lakewood Playhouse 5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA, United States"...somebody/anybody, sing a black girl's song, bring her out to know herself to know you..." By Ntozake Shange Directed by Michelle Matlock Join the circle as seven women share their stories and find strength in each other's truth, passion and humor. This fusion of poetry, dance, music and song explodes off the stage and touches ...
Comedian Sam Miller Presents “The Jail Letters Project” at WildChild in Olympia – Two Performances on June 15
414 4th Avenue East Olympia, WA 98501 414 4th Avenue East, Olympia, WAOLYMPIA, WA – On Saturday, June 15, comedian and storyteller Sam Miller brings his powerful and personal one-man show, The Jail Letters Project, to WildChild in downtown Olympia for two intimate performances that explore addiction, incarceration, healing, and humor in a way only Sam can deliver. The Jail Letters Project is more than stand-up. It’s ...
Comedian Sam Miller Presents “The Jail Letters Project” at WildChild in Olympia – Two Performances on June 15
414 4th Avenue East Olympia, WA 98501 414 4th Avenue East, Olympia, WAOLYMPIA, WA – On Saturday, June 15, comedian and storyteller Sam Miller brings his powerful and personal one-man show, The Jail Letters Project, to WildChild in downtown Olympia for two intimate performances that explore addiction, incarceration, healing, and humor in a way only Sam can deliver. The Jail Letters Project is more than stand-up. It’s ...
Learning the Language of Wool
House of Welcome at The Evergreen State College 2700 Evergreen Parkway NW, Olympia, WA, United StatesA collaborative and exploratory workshop guided by Janice Arnold and the Felt Road team teaching and honoring Indigenous felting traditions. This class offers a solid foundation for understanding this ancient art form and also explore it as an expressive and functional material. This class will be held in the Paimarire Fibert Arts Studio on the ...
Seussical Kids (Rising 1st-6th Graders)
Lakewood Playhouse 5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA, United StatesSeussical Kids (Rising 1st-6th Graders) Teaching Artist: LaNita Hudson Walters, assisted by Sunny Guzman Dates: August 25th-29th Time: 9:00AM-4:00PM Showcase: August 29th 4:00PM Location: Lakewood Playhouse Participant Fee: $300 "Oh, the thinks you can think!” Join us as some of Dr. Seuss’ best loved characters come to life in an exciting 30 minute version ...
Disability and Discovery Movement Workshop w/ Das Biest Performance Project
Olympia Timberland Library 313 8th Ave SE, OlympiaSpend this time with V to discover what your body craves for comfort and calm. Warm-up stretches (that actually feel good!), movement exploration, journaling, and discussion will take place during the workshop. Fidgeting and stimming are welcome in this space! Although this workshop will be focused on disability and chronic illness, anyone is welcome to ...
Embroidery Workshop: Lavender Sachet
Boom Studios 2120 State Ave, Olympia, WA, United StatesHand Stitched Lavender Keepsakes Step away for a cozy afternoon of slow stitches and dried lavender. In this hands-on workshop, we will create keepsake lavender sachets, stitched by hand on yarn-dyed linen and filled with locally grown lavender. We will embroider together, and you’ll leave the workshop with a finished sachet - perfect for gifting, ...
Scherler Sundays – Week 9
Behind the historic Carnegie Library 620 Franklin St SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesFree Music Olympia's all-ages outdoor concert series. Performances by Los Angeles country singer Rae Isla, Philadelphia singer/songwriter Karl Blau, Oakland experimental pop singer Stephen Steinbrink, Olympia country/folk singer James Maeda. Food and merchant vendors on site. Beer and non-alcoholic beverages available from Three Magnets Brewing Company. ADA accessible, dog friendly, kid friendly. Absolutely free, donations ...