The Many Talents of Christian Carvajal
By Alec Clayton Joining the pantheon of storytellers from Mark Twain to George Lucas is Olympia’s own Christian Carvajal. Carv, as his friends call him, […]
Pop-Up Olympia Puppet Show Will Provide Socially Distanced Entertainment
By Molly Gilmore Big news, Olympia: There’s a show opening July 3. Yes, an actual live performance that will happen right before the audience’s eyes […]
Visually Arresting: The Sculptures of Irene Osborn
By Alec Clayton Irene Osborn’s sculptures shine a blinding light on what it means to be human, on the tragedy, the triumph, the sadness, and the hope […]
Amy Shephard, Olympia’s Diminutive Spitfire
By Alec Clayton Local storyteller and co-founder of StoryOly, Elizabeth Lord, says Amy Shephard is a powerhouse. She should know — Shephard was her StoryOly […]
Two Local Visual Artists Selected for Virtual Coronavirus Exhibits
By Aigner Loren Wilson Adaptation. It’s what makes great leaders, educators, and creators. The willingness, ability, and creativity to respond to change is what defines […]
Maestro Huw Edwards on His Final Season with Olympia Symphony Orchestra
By Melinda Minton Huw Edwards, Maestro for the Olympia Symphony Orchestra (OSO), is making a departure after 17 years. The symphony is a collection of […]
Creative Minds: The Collage Art of Sharon Styer and Gail Ramsey Wharton
By Alec Clayton Sharon Styer, whose work was exhibited in Harlequin Productions’ lobby during the performance of “Noises Off,” and Gail Ramsey Wharton, who recently […]
Theaters Are Getting Ready — And Ready For a Long Wait
By Molly Gilmore As restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus begin to lift, those running theaters in Olympia and around the state […]
Olympia Downtown Alliance Cancels Annual Music in the Park Series
By Jonah Barrett The 41st season of Olympia’s Music in the Park series has been cancelled this year due to public health concerns concerning COVID-19. […]
Olympia Symphony Orchestra Provides Creative, Digital Offerings in Response to COVID-19
By Molly Walsh As Washingtonians enter another week of a “new normal” under Governor Jay Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order, social distancing measures have […]