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Five for Fighting with String Quartet

Washington Center Main Stage 512 Washington Street SE, Olympia, WA

The only way for a story to progress is to turn the page. John Ondrasik — the songwriter and performer known as the platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated, Five For Fighting — knows this well. In the two decades since his first major single, “Superman (It’s Not Easy),” hit the stratosphere, the artist has both evolved and come back ’round ...

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$35

Juice Box Theatre Presents The Princess & the Pea

Oly Theater 525 Black Lake Blvd, Olympia, WA, United States

Even after an exhausting global search, poor Prince Rupert can’t seem to find the perfect Princess. A storm brings surprise visitor, Charley, to the palace. Could she be his perfect princess? Only if she can pass the Queen’s ridiculous princess test. This classic tale full of humor, adventure, and interactive elements will spark the imagination ...

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$5

Pastiche: Senior Capstone Exhibition

12180 Park Ave S, Parkland , WA 98447 12180 Park Ave S, Tacoma, WA, United States

Please join the Department of Communication, Media & Design Arts to celebrate the accomplishments of graduating artists in the culmination of their degree program in an exhibition entitled Pastiche. Opening Reception: April 17, 5-7pm April 17, 2024 – May 24, 2024 The University Gallery is open Monday-Friday, 8 am-4 pm or by appointment

Free

Juice Box Theatre Presents The Princess & the Pea

Oly Theater 525 Black Lake Blvd, Olympia, WA, United States

Even after an exhausting global search, poor Prince Rupert can’t seem to find the perfect Princess. A storm brings surprise visitor, Charley, to the palace. Could she be his perfect princess? Only if she can pass the Queen’s ridiculous princess test. This classic tale full of humor, adventure, and interactive elements will spark the imagination ...

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$5

The Red Hot Chilli Pipers

Washington Center Main Stage 512 Washington Street SE, Olympia, WA

It’s Bagpipes. It’s Rock. It’s Bagrock. AC/DC meets the poet Robert Burns. Where rock anthems sit comfortably alongside the great tunes from the glens and the mountains of Scotland. It’s The Red Hot Chilli PIPERS – (NOT the Peppers!) — a 9-piece ensemble consisting of pipers, guitarists, keyboards, and drummers — who have been rocking ...

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$39

Pastiche: Senior Capstone Exhibition

12180 Park Ave S, Parkland , WA 98447 12180 Park Ave S, Tacoma, WA, United States

Please join the Department of Communication, Media & Design Arts to celebrate the accomplishments of graduating artists in the culmination of their degree program in an exhibition entitled Pastiche. Opening Reception: April 17, 5-7pm April 17, 2024 – May 24, 2024 The University Gallery is open Monday-Friday, 8 am-4 pm or by appointment

Free
Event Series Studio Group

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

Juice Box Theatre Presents The Princess & the Pea

Oly Theater 525 Black Lake Blvd, Olympia, WA, United States

Even after an exhausting global search, poor Prince Rupert can’t seem to find the perfect Princess. A storm brings surprise visitor, Charley, to the palace. Could she be his perfect princess? Only if she can pass the Queen’s ridiculous princess test. This classic tale full of humor, adventure, and interactive elements will spark the imagination ...

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$5
Event Series Last of the Dragons

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
Event Series Last of the Dragons

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

South Sound Studio Tour

Olympia, Lacey and Tumawater Art Studios

The South Sound Studio Tour is a free self guided tour that offers the public the opportunity to visit 25 local artists studios, get behind the scenes and enjoy how artists create works of beauty. Join us for two fun filled days on Saturday and Sunday, April 20 & 21, 2024, from 11 -4PM each ...

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Free

MCE: Haydn’s “Mass in Time of War”

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

Haydn composed this mass in 1796, one of the most popular of his mass settings, at the time of Austria’s general mobilisation into war. With the title, “Mass in Time of War,” Haydn subtly moves the focus from the conflict itself to what it means to those who must endure its consequences–who understand what it means to ...

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$12 – $24
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