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Paper Marbling Workshop
Lacey Timberland Library 500 College St SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesLearn how to make beautiful designs on paper using sumi ink and water! Each attendee will learn the basics of sumi ink paper marbling and will get to take home at least one paper creation. Come prepared to get messy! Clothes might get wet or stained from the process. Ages 6-18 and their caregivers welcome.
Black Box Jazz: David Joyner and Jared Hall Quartet
Washington Center Black Box 512 Washington Street SE, Olympia, United StatesDavid Lee Joyner is an in-demand pianist, composer, vocalist, and educator in the Pacific Northwest region. Trumpeter, composer and educator Jared Hall is the winner of the 2013 National Trumpet Competition – Jazz Division.
Ceramics Workshop: Pinch Pot Portraits with Mike Lalone
Arbutus Folk School 610 4th Ave E, Olympia, WAIn this fun and creative workshop at Arbutus Folk School, you will build your own pinch pot portraits in clay with master ceramicist Mike Lalone. You will learn how to shape and sculpt a mini clay face with realistic proportions and expressions. Don't worry if you have never worked with clay before; this workshop is suitable for all ...
“What We Can Do”: Panel Discussion with local immigrant-serving organizations
Olympia City Hall 601 4th Ave E, Room 207, OlympiaThis week is the last opportunity to see Uncaged Art, an exhibit presenting photographs of the art work of unaccompanied immigrant youth who were detained at Tornillo Detention Center in Texas. Join Kindra Galan, Educational Director, CIELO (Centro Integral Educativo Latino de Olympia), Dianna Torres Angulo, President, Hispanic Roundtable, Diana Perez, TOGETHER’s Community Schools Program ...
In the Gutter at Olympia Little Theatre
Olympia Little Theatre 1925 Miller Ave NE, OlympiaA door-to-door gutter salesman gets an unexpected proposition. She will buy his gutters with extras, but only if he murders her husband. Should he do it? Did the nosy neighbor overhear? Is everyone in way over their heads? The plot goes off the rails on a wild ride of puns and double entendres that will ...
Susan Bloomfield-Spangler Organ Concert
St. John's Episcopal Church 114 20th St. SE, OlympiaSt. John’s Episcopal Church presents Susan Bloomfield-Spangler for the final organ concert in this year’s season celebrating the completion of the Schlicker organ on Saturday, June 3 at 3pm. Bloomfield-Spangler will be presenting a concert of organ music by queer and female composers such as Dame Ethel Smyth, Samuel Barber, Gian Carlo Menotti, and Florence ...
Live at Five
440 Yauger Way SW Suite C, Olympia WA 98502 440 Yauger Way SW Suite C, OlympiaLive at Five is a community variety show organized and produced by TCMedia and OlyFilm. Buy tickets to be a part of the studio audience or watch from home on cable channels 22 and 77 through Xfinity. https://tcmedia.org/live-at-5/
Puget Sound Book Artists 12th Annual Members’ Exhibition
It's back! The 12th Annual Puget Sound Book Artists Members’ Exhibition! (June 5 – July 27, 2023) Opening Reception June 7, 4:30-6:30pm, Collins Library, University of Puget Sound Remarks from the curatorial team and awards will be presented during the reception at 5:30 pm.
Puget Sound Book Artists 12th Annual Members’ Exhibition Reception
It's back! The 12th Annual Puget Sound Book Artists Members’ Exhibition! (June 5 – July 27, 2023) Opening Reception June 7, 4:30-6:30pm, Collins Library, University of Puget Sound Remarks from the curatorial team and awards will be presented during the reception at 5:30 pm.
Postmodern Jukebox
Washington Center Main Stage 512 Washington Street SE, Olympia, WARemaking the pop hits of today into the classic sounds of the legends of yesterday, Postmodern Jukebox has become a pop culture mainstay in its own right. One part celebration of vintage music and culture, one part “Saturday Night Live for singers”, a Postmodern Jukebox show is an unforgettable trip back in time that makes ...
CIRCLE UP PRODUCTIONS: CLOWNING WORKSHOP
Olympia Family Theater 612 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA, United StatesCircle Up Productions is bringing Jon Davison, Founder of the London Clown School to the South Puget Sound! Specifically to Olympia. This workshop is for performing artists, actors, clowns, circus artists, dancers, and anyone 18+ who is interested in learning more about the art of clowning This workshop dives into the fundamental dynamics of clowning: ...
Open House and Guest Artist
The Artists' gallery 2505 4th Ave W Suite 105, Olympia, WAJoin us for live music, new art and meet and greet with the artists! June 9th 2023 from 5-7 at the Artists' Gallery. Also featured will be guest watercolor artist Dennie Gough.