Visionary French-Algerian choreographer Hervé Koubi brings his company’s magnetic, sky-defying artistry to our stage in Sol Invictus — a work that fuses capoeira, hip-hop, and contemporary movement into a luminous testament to human connection. Performed to a transcendent score, it’s a fearless reminder that even in a fractured world, communion endures. Electrifying. Poetic. Unmissable.
Everybody has a story. We want to hear yours! Come share your personal experience on stage or just listen to great live oral storytelling at Olympia’s premiere story slam: STORYOLY. STORYOLY Every THIRD Tuesday of the month, November – August. 6:30 pm Teller sign-up 7:00-9:00 pm Storytelling The Brotherhood Lounge 119 N. Capital Way Olympia …
Join us for an evening of captivating tales featuring local storytellers from the South Sound Story Guild. This community favorite features a wide array of stories to touch your heart and spark imagination. All ages welcome. The concert begins at 7:00 PM. Enjoy dinner at Soul Cafe at Traditions, the Cafe will be serving dinner …
Who was Kasturba Gandhi? As Mahatma Gandhi’s wife, Kasturba Gandhi was an activist, a freedom fighter in her own right, and an inspiration to many in India’s struggle for independence. South Sound Story Guild zooms in storyteller Roopa Mohan, a native of India, now from San Francisco, California. Roopa takes on the persona of Kasturba …
On the second Wednesday of the month, the South Sound Story Guild gathers at Olympia’s Harbor House, where attendees preserve and celebrate the art of oral storytelling. Whether a funny yarn passed down through the generations, a spooky legend or the tale of a great mythological hero, the South Sound Story Guild holds space for members of the guild and the greater community to be entertained, learn something new, and share their own stories.
The Fall/Winter print edition of OLY ARTS N0. 34 is published! Here is a list of the articles and where in the Olympia area you can pick up your FREE copy. Enjoy!
Two storytellers, Ira Kitmacher and John Bertholl tell scary stories from the sea and from childhood, like how Dad lost his middle finger! The second hour is the Story Swap, where audience members have the opportunity to tell their own stories. South Sound Story Guild promotes the oral art of storytelling for adults. Come to …
For ages 13 and up. Registration Required and Space is Limited. Register at tinyurl.com/storyoly Learn the basics of good live, oral, performative storytelling with local expert storyteller Elizabeth Lord. Learn how to shape a personal experience/memory into a compelling oral narrative and recall all its details without memorization. Learn what works when telling to an …
Elizabeth Lord, featured teller for South Sound Story Guild. February gives us Valentine’s Day and Valentine’s Day gives us love. The hope of love, undying love, unrequited love, long-lasting love, young love, true love, puppy love. All the loves. Elizabeth is one of the lucky ones to have experienced romantic love firsthand. It was everything, …
Elizabeth Lord, featured teller for South Sound Story Guild. February gives us Valentine’s Day and Valentine’s Day gives us love. The hope of love, undying love, unrequited love, long-lasting love, young love, true love, puppy love. All the loves. Elizabeth is one of the lucky ones to have experienced romantic love firsthand. It was everything, …