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Review: Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery Harlequin Productions at the State Theater

Harlequin Productions’ “Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery,” an “adventure in theater making itself,” theater magic itself, that will take children of all ages on a giddy, breath-taking, uproarious ride, over, under, behind, and through the fourth wall, stopping at nothing that does not surprise, astonish, and delight you.

Review: Jerome Bixby’s “The Man from Earth” Tackles Life, Love and Philosophy at Olympia Little Theatre

Science fiction writer Jerome Bixby’s “The Man from Earth” explores the nature of life, culture, faith, philosophy, and human history through the lens of John Oldman, who has lived countless lifetimes, ten years at a time. Olympia Little Theatre’s production of “The Man from Earth” was originally penned as a screenplay by Bixby.

Progress That’s a Walk in the Park

Take a stroll with the Olympia Symphony! In partnership with the City of Olympia, Olympia Symphony musicians have selected OSO recordings, narrated by vocalist, actor, and former OSO guest artist Cheryse McLeod Lewis, to accompany twelve magnificent park walks.

Salish Sea Art Sparkles in the Goldberg Building

“Winter—Under the Salish Sea,” a project of Olympia Artspace Alliance in partnership with Art in Olympia Storefronts, Artists on Board, and through other collaborations and the City of Olympia, will brighten our winter days as we slowly swim toward the bright sun of spring and summer and will remain in place in downtown Olympia’s Goldberg Building windows through January and February. https://olyarts.org/2023/01/06/salish-sea-art-sparkles-in-the-goldberg-building/

Broadway Olympia Productions ‘Taking a Break’

Broadway Olympia Productions is back — but not for long. The black box theater in Capital Mall will remain open. Theater Artists Olympia (TAO) will take over the lease for its own productions and as a space for other performing arts groups.

OlyFilm Celebrates a Decade of Indie Filmmaking

On December 12, a special 10-year anniversary retrospective event will be held at the Capitol Theater to celebrate The Olympia Film Collective’s decade of indie filmmaking.

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Old Tales Get a Twist in Digital Festival

December 1, 2022December 1, 2022

“Our community spans all time zones of the United States,” says Olympia actor Stephanie Kamau whose onstage acting experience includes productions at The Evergreen State College and who is now performing in the digital festival of one-act plays, “Twisted Tales.”

#Alec Clayton #Harlequin Productions #New This Month #Theater #Visual

Review: A Christmas Carol at Harlequin Productions – & – Art by Becky Knold

November 28, 2022November 29, 2022

“A story about redemption is fundamentally a story about hope,” director Aaron Lamb says. “And forgiveness. May you too find ghosts that change you for the better this holiday season.” Lobby art by Becky Knold.

Ballet Northwest "Nutcracker" Snow scene 2019, photo by Jerome Tso
#Dance #Molly Gilmore #New This Month #Nutcracker #The Washington Center for Performing Arts

“The Nutcracker” is back for the holiday season in performances by Studio West Dance Theatre and by Ballet Northwest at The Washington Center

November 23, 2022November 23, 2022

Visions of Sugarplum Fairies will be dancing across the stage of The Washington Center for the Performing Arts beginning Friday, Nov. 25, when Studio West Dance Theatre’s “Nutcracker” opens. Ballet Northwest’s “Nutcracker” begins Friday, Dec. 9.

#Molly Walsh #New This Month #The Washington Center for Performing Arts #Theater

The Washington Center Celebrates a New Interior and Equipment After a Multi-Phase Renovation Project

November 16, 2022November 16, 2022

The Washington Center celebrates a brand-new interior look, increased seating and new equipment.

#Lynette Charters #New This Month #Visual

Leonie Castelino and Irene Osborn at the Pacific NW Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum in La Connor

November 14, 2022November 20, 2022

Celebrated and award-winning local sculptor Irene Osborn showing with internationally renowned contemporary bojagi artist Leonie Castelino at Pacific NW Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum in La Connor.

#Alec Clayton #Kenneth J Minnaert Center #New This Month #SPSCC #Theater

Review: The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College

November 13, 2022November 14, 2022

There is evil afoot on the dark and stormy English Moors. And outlandish humor in SPSCC’s “The Moors” by Jen Silverman.

#Molly Walsh #New This Month #SPSCC #Visual

A Weaver’s Voice at the SPSCC Leonor R. Fuller Gallery

November 11, 2022November 11, 2022

Historical and modern garments, blankets and other woven artwork from Coast Salish communities are on view in “A Weaver’s Voice at the Leonor R. Fuller Gallery at South Puget Sound Community College.

#Alec Clayton #Children #New This Month #Olympia Family Theater #Theater

Review: Dragons Love Tacos at Olympia Family Theater

November 4, 2022December 13, 2022

Dragons Love Tacos at Olympia Family Theater is a whimsical and fiery play suitable for all ages based on the popular children’s book.

#Bryan Willis #Comedy #The Washington Center for Performing Arts

Some Stars Landing at the Washington Center

November 3, 2022November 14, 2022

Four Native American comedy storytellers carrying on the Native American trickster tradition share their comedic take on life at The Washington Center for the Performing Arts.

#Alec Clayton #New This Month #Olympia Little Theatre #Theater

Review: Leaving Iowa at Olympia Little Theatre

November 2, 2022November 3, 2022

Olympia Little Theatre takes audiences on a trip in search of America with the Brownings, a typical family then and now.

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