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Hidden Memories, My Family’s Story of WWII incarceration camp
Harbor House 217 Thurston Ave NW, Olympia, WA, United StatesHidden Memories Anne Shimojima’s Japanese American family didn’t talk about coming to the United States or living through World War II. It took months of questions and research to uncover their story of immigration and imprisonment in incarceration camps for the crime of looking like the enemy. Anne illustrates her story with photographs from her ...
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Deep Sleep Art Show
The Copper Wolf 1126 2nd Ave SW, TumwaterCelebrate the coming winter with us at the Deep Sleep Art Show at The Copper Wolf on Thursday, December 11th from 5-8 PM. The show will feature original artwork by 42 Washington-based artists, so stop by with your family and friends to enjoy some sleep-inspired art, treats, shop artful gifts, and get to know your ...
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Great Bend Chamber Choir | Light & Gold – Holiday Works By Whitacre, Lauridsen, Gjeilo
St. David Of Wales Episcopal Church 324 W Cedar St, SheltonA luminous celebration of the season, Light and Gold brings together centuries of choral tradition in a contemplative tribute to the mystery and wonder of the Nativity. At the heart of the program are four stunning settings of the ancient text O Magnum Mysterium—from the serene Renaissance purity of Tomás Luis de Victoria, to the ...
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“Curious Music” at TCMoFA’s Patterns Exhibit
Thurston County Museum of Fine Arts 120 Olympia Ave NE, OlympiaSaturday December 12, 2025 at 7pm It’s a night of experimental music and performance art as a part of The Thurston County Museum of Fine Art’s new group show PATTERNS. Performing that night is Geological Creep, Max Nordile, Expulsar, and Translucent Envelope (pdx). All ages and admission is free, but there is a $10 Suggested ...
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Mercury Rising plays Queen at Nicole’s Bar
Nicole's Bar 109 Legion Way SW, Olympia, WA, United StatesJoin Mercury Rising at Nicole's Bar in Olympia for food, drinks, and singing your favorite Queen anthems of all time. 32 Queen songs. 7 performers. 1 epic experience.
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Preserving Family Photos with Washington State Archives
Olympia AHA Museum & Visitor Center 203 Columbia St NW, Olympia, WA, United StatesThis holiday season, bring your family albums to the Olympia AHA Museum and Visitor Center for a hands-on preservation workshop. Washington State Archives staff will be teaching us how to preserve family scrapbooks and albums, and how to create new ones that will stand the test of time.
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Keys to Connection Winter Showcase
Lacey Timberland Library 500 College St SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesExperience the warmth of community and the power of music to unite and uplift at the Keys to Connection Winter Showcase, a heartwarming performance by talented Olympia High School musicians dedicated to building bridges between generations. This youth-led project brings live music to senior living communities across Thurston County, fostering connection, joy, and shared creativity. ...
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Keys to Connection Winter Showcase (Moved to Olympia Library)
Olympia Timberland Library 313 8th Ave SE, OlympiaBridging Generations Through Music Experience the warmth of community and the power of music to unite and uplift at the Keys to Connection Winter Showcase, a heartwarming performance by talented Olympia High School musicians dedicated to building bridges between generations. This youth-led project brings live music to senior living communities across Thurston County, fostering connection, ...
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Terry & Friends Christmas
St. Mark Lutheran Church, Lacey- 2109 College St. SE 2109 College St SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesIf you want to hear great Christmas music, have your heart warmed, laugh your head off, and sing-a-long…this show is for you! The audience becomes the “live studio audience” inside of KTAF Studios. Join Terry Shaw and his friends this year for a Christmas Radio Show you won’t forget! Sat, Dec. 13 @7pm and Sun, ...
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Author Talk with Casey Clapp
Lacey Timberland Library 500 College St SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesEver wonder what kind of tree is growing in your neighborhood or why it’s there in the first place? Join arborist, educator, and podcast host Casey Clapp for an engaging talk and Q&A about the trees that surround us every day. Based on his visually rich and witty new book The Trees Around You, this ...
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WTO/99 Documentary screening w/ Director Q&A
Olympia Timberland Library 313 8th Ave SE, OlympiaFrom November 30th to December 3rd 1999, tens of thousands of people occupied the streets of downtown Seattle to make known their concerns about the existence of the World Trade Organization and its impacts on the environment, human rights, and labor in the largest protests against economic globalization the US has ever seen. The protests ...
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The Snow Queen
Olympia Family Theater 612 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA, United StatesTHE SNOW QUEEN By Hans Christian Anderson Adapted by Emily McHugh First produced at The Olympia Family Theater As a co-production with String and Shadow Puppet Theater Directed by Jordan Richards A magical adventure for all ages! The Snow Queen is a whimsical and heartfelt adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale, brought to life ...