Rachel Benton is a freelance writer who graduated from Pacific Lutheran University in 2023. She has a double major in history and political science along with a minor in music.
Attending performances is Rachel’s favorite pastime, and she is grateful to use her voice to engage excitement for the arts.
If you’re not able to join Rachel in the audience, you can read her performance reviews on Instagram: @rachelintheaudience.
- An Inside Look at Masterworks Choral Ensemble’s Women Rock Concertby Rachel Benton Joy and excitement fill the air as Olympia’s own Masterworks Choral Ensemble (MCE) begins to prepare for their season finale Women Rock concert. Women Rock is a pops concert that highlights the works of female songwriters, some of whom wrote songs that were made famous by male performers, giving the audience a …
- The Lacey Cultural Celebration is Coming
There is a world of fun planned for this year’s Lacey Cultural Celebration, happening Saturday, Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at St. Martin’s University. There will be dance and music, activities for children and adults and food vendors from around the world. Jeanette Sieler at Lacey Parks, Culture & Recreation advises to “come early and plan to stay the whole day … don’t try to do it all in an hour.” - Olympia Singer Gretchen Christopher to Release New Album
Olympia’s own Billboard hit singer and songwriter, Gretchen Christopher, whose music career began with her 1959 hit “Mister Blue,” has performed solo and with her group, The Fleetwoods. She will be releasing a new album, “21: The Times of Our Lives (Tomorrow is Not Promised)” in the near future.