by Adam McKinney for OLY ARTS For some bands, messiness can be a virtue. Not everyone thrives on the airtight compositions of Robert Fripp or other leaders of compositional tidiness. A band like The National draws its strength from disciplined arrangements and an almost drum-machine-esque rhythm section, but that focus can result in music devoid …
by Christian Carvajal for OLY ARTS Even now, 13 years after her death at age 23, few names are more controversial in Thurston County than that of Olympia activist Rachel Corrie. Corrie died in a Gaza combat zone under the tread of an Israeli bulldozer. The driver of that vehicle insisted he never saw her. …
WEEKEND PREVIEW is your weekly guide to events in Thurston County. This week, there are more than enough winter readings and musical shows to keep you in the holiday spirit. And don’t forget to buy your tickets to The Nutcracker before it’s too late! You don’t want to miss out on this season’s show-stopping ballet …
WEEKEND PREVIEW is your weekly guide to events in Thurston County. This week, there’s a variety of musical and theatrical performances happening around town and brand-new visual arts exhibits to enjoy. Don’t forget the unique Repeal Prohibition Day Celebration, either. It’s bound to knock your socks off. Click here to listen to our podcast version of …
WEEKEND PREVIEW is your weekly guide to events in Thurston County. We hope you’re ready for the holidays, because they’re in full swing in Olympia this week with plenty of theater and audience-participation shows. Be sure to make your way downtown this weekend for the always-spectacular festival Downtown for the Holidays–and look for free copies …
READ COMPLETE JILL CARTER INTERVIEW HERE >> PRINT ARTICLE BELOW >> by Ned Hayes for OLY ARTS When the curtain first rose on Jill Carter’s original set design for Land of the Sweets 20 years ago, there was a gasp from the audience, followed by a round of applause. The audience cheered for the scenic design …
READ PRINT ARTICLE HERE >> COMPLETE INTERVIEW BELOW >> by Ned Hayes for OLY ARTS Here’s a holiday story: Once upon a time, a talented, young woman began a ballet class but fell in love with the scenery instead of the dancing. That was merely the beginning of her story. Jill Carter was fortunate to …
Writing in the Rain With Olympia’s Poet Laureate UPDATED Nov. 23, 2016: City Arts Program manager Stephanie Johnson announced that the Olympia City Council approved Amy Solomon-Minarchi as Olympia’s first poet laureate. Solomon-Minarchi is in her fourth year of teaching at North Thurston High School. She grew up on the Jersey Shore and moved to …
by Molly Gilmore for OLY ARTS In its 29th year, Providence Christmas Forest is a different kind of winter wonderland—a forest of trees and wreaths decorated in themes from traditional to surprising. One tree will have a NASCAR theme, while another was inspired by Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are. The forest is the …
WEEKEND PREVIEW is your Friday guide to events in Thurston County. As always, there’s a diverse array of musical performances around Olympia this week, plus unique dances and readings on the stage. Don’t let any rain keep you from experiencing the best art and culture Olympia has to offer. (Listen to our Podcast version of Weekend …