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Earth / Sea
Childhood's End Gallery 222 4th Ave W, OlympiaEarth / Sea 8/1 - 9/14 Childhood's End Gallery presents "Earth / Sea", featuring new paintings by Jon Bradham, Chuck Gumpert, and Mary McCann; pastels by Deborah Henderson; raku pottery by Dave and Boni Deal; and metal and glass sculpture by Eileen Lagasse. Explore the gestural ever-changing landscapes through this vibrant group exhibition. Aug 1 ...
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 ...
POTUS, Or Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive
Harlequin Productions 202 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA, United StatesWhen the President unwittingly spins a PR nightmare into a global crisis, the seven brilliant and beleaguered women he relies upon most risk life, liberty, and the pursuit of sanity to keep the commander-in-chief out of trouble. (Any resemblance to past White House shenanigans is purely coincidental.) In a searingly funny Broadway hit, POTUS follows ...
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 ...
The Mistaken at the Market
Olympia Farmer's Market 700 Capitol Way N, OlympiaThe Mistaken return to the Olympia Farmer's Market, Sept. 6 11am-2pm. Twang, blues, jazz, country, originals, folk and everything in-between.
Towards an Earth Amplitude: writing and movement workshop with poet Sueyeun Juliette Lee
Orca Books Co-op 315 5th Ave SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesEarth Writing: Towards an Earth Amplitude (2 hours) $30 (sliding scale available. NOTAFLOF). All proceeds go to NORTHWEST IMMIGRANT RIGHTS PROJECT. Writing and movement workshop; inclusive for people of all mobilities. Age: 18+ … we will explore themes of climate catastrophe and grief. This somatic writing workshop invites participants to expand their planetary attention through ...
Drop-in Unforgettable Art with Maureen Wells
Olympia Timberland Library 313 8th Ave SE, OlympiaThis Drop-in Unforgettable Art event offers an up-close and personal table-top art viewing experience, perfect for one-on-one conversations or group viewings. Presenters provide background information on the artists, the individual pieces, and some fascinating pieces of trivia. This event is great for any art lover, but is designed with people with dementia and caregivers in ...
Drop-in Unforgettable Art with Maureen Wells
Olympia Timberland Library 313 8th Ave SE, OlympiaThis Drop-in Unforgettable Art event offers an up-close and personal table-top art viewing experience, perfect for one-on-one conversations or group viewings. Presenters provide background information on the artists, the individual pieces, and some fascinating pieces of trivia. This event is great for any art lover, but is designed with people with dementia and caregivers in ...
Story Swap, South Sound Story Guild
Harbor House 217 Thurston Ave NW, Olympia, WA, United StatesOpening Teller, Bowen Lee, presents Japanese paper theater, with a traditional story, and then a modern version of that story. Featured Teller, Mitch Nelson’s stories take us on a hilarious and heartfelt journey through the smorgasbord of self-help advice and how to create your own direction. Followed by Story Swap, where audience members can tell ...