Oly Arts Summer 2025 Print Edition
The Summer print edition of OLY ARTS N0. 33 is published! Here is a list of where in the Olympia area you can pick up your FREE copy, and a link to the PDF file so you can read it online. Enjoy!
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Willy Wonka Kids (Rising 1st-6th Graders)
Willy Wonka Kids (Rising 1st-6th Graders) Teaching Artists: Indeah Harris and Thomas Morisada, assisted by Allie Smith Dates: June 30th-July 3rd Time: 9:00AM-4:00PM Showcase: July 3rd 4:00PM Location: Lakewood Playhouse Participant Fee: $300 Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir is a golden ticket to …
Hadestown: Teen Edition (Rising 9th-12th Graders + age 19)
Hadestown: Teen Edition (Rising 9th-12th Graders + age 19) in association with Museum of Glass Teaching Artists: Becca Jourden, Elijah Bellis and Nyah Hart Dates: July 21st-August 8th Time: 9:00AM-4:00PM Showcases: August 8th 7:00PM at Lakewood Playhouse and August 9th 2:00PM at Museum of Glass Location: Lakewood Playhouse/Museum of Glass Participant Fee: $600 This …
Newsies Jr. (Rising 3rd-8th Graders)
Newsies Jr. (Rising 3rd-8th Graders) Teaching Artists: Courtnee Ramos and Ellie Jay McKee Dates: August 11th-22nd Time: 9:00AM-4:00PM Showcases: August 22nd 7:00PM/August 23rd 2:00PM Location: Lakewood Playhouse Participant Fee: $500 Newsies Jr. is a version of the 2012 Broadway musical, based on the 1992 film. Inspired by the rousing true story of newsboys in …
Seussical Kids (Rising 1st-6th Graders)
Seussical Kids (Rising 1st-6th Graders) Teaching Artist: LaNita Hudson Walters, assisted by Sunny Guzman Dates: August 25th-29th Time: 9:00AM-4:00PM Showcase: August 29th 4:00PM Location: Lakewood Playhouse Participant Fee: $300 “Oh, the thinks you can think!” Join us as some of Dr. Seuss’ best loved characters come to life in an exciting 30 minute version …
Olympia Family Theater: Educating Young Artists All Year Long
By REBEKAH FINN Olympia Family Theater has been inspiring young minds for over a decade. This summer that legacy continues with camps and workshops for every age, ranging from 5-year-olds to teenagers, first-time campers to seasoned theater veterans. “One of the things that always excites us is the mix of returning students and new kids …
Fungi for the Whole Family
by Christian Carvajal for OLY ARTS Perhaps making up for the pervasive aroma of fertilizer wafting from its mushroom farm in Lacey, Ostrom’s is one of the primary sponsors of the Pacific Northwest Mushroom Festival. This year the event marks its 10th anniversary, and it’s grown — well, like a mushroom. Proceeds benefit Boys & …
Summer Splash at Hands On Children’s Museum
by Molly Gilmore for OLY ARTS This summer at the Hands On Children’s Museum, kids can fight fires, meet superheroes, climb a rock wall and explore the wonders of outer space. All this and more are part of the museum’s second-annual “Summer Splash,” a summer-long series of special events and activities that last year drew …
A Taste of The Olympia Farmers Market
by Molly Gilmore for OLY ARTS Looking for something to do this weekend — or any other weekend, for that matter? There’s a veritable festival happening year round at The Olympia Farmers Market, said Mary DiMatteo, the market’s community-outreach manager. “We have live music, food, ice cream, seven distinct restaurants and over 100 vendors from …
Summer Scoops: The Best Frozen Treats in Olympia
by Jennifer Crain for OLY ARTS Downtown choices for cold treats range from Olympia-made gelato to diner-style sundaes. —– Grandpa’s Soda Fountain Ice Cream Shop Drue and Larry Brown’s 1950s-style shop features a long bar where customers order banana splits, dipped cones, floats, milkshakes and sundaes. It typically has nine flavors of hard ice creams …