Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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An art exhibition on a crisis in American democracy, "Resistance: The HeART of the Matter," is nearing an ...
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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10/21/26
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What a privilege it was to be in the audience on Friday, Oct. 16, for the premiere of " The Luna Sisters of Element ," the new show based on ...
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Do you remember the first time you saw "Little Shop of Horrors?" Did you see it on stage, watch the movie, or have you yet to experience this ...
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By Rachel Benton
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10/19/26
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George Gershwin, reflecting on his “Rhapsody in Blue,” once said, “I heard it as a sort of musical kaleidoscope of America – of our vast ...
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The posters around town announce that Harlequin Productions is presenting "Our Town" in repertory with "Sanctuary ...
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Birders and readers alike gathered under one roof for a special event hosted by the Washington Center for the Performing Arts on ...
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Olympia Symphony Orchestra (OSO) will open the Kaleidoscope season with “Lift,” a concert spotlighting pianist Calder Failla performing George ...
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By Rachel Benton
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10/9/26
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Last time the band did this show, it sold out faster than I could spread the word! This show was truly extraordinary, which is why I’m excited to ...
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Of all the shows Harlequin Productions (HQP) has put on, this is the one I have looked forward to ...
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Every time I attend a choir concert, I love taking a few moments to focus on the pianist — the “unsung hero,” if you ...
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By Rachel Benton
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10/1/26
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When you hear the name “Death Dancer,” what images come to mind? Perhaps Walt Disney’s dancing skeletons from ...
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By Rachel Benton
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9/30/26
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Olympia’s most charming play festival, Olympia Family Theater’s 7th annual 24-hour play festival, “Tales Told in Ten!,” took place ...
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By Rachel Benton
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9/29/26
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When you go to the theater, especially an immersive theater experience, your brain automatically wants to think of everything as ...
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The annual Tumwater Falls Fest, Lula Fest and Nisqually Watershed Festival return this weekend, along with other local events in Thurston ...
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P. Jade Asumbrado
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9/24/26
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Moments after I sat down to write this column, I glanced to my left and noticed the poster for Sound Mosaic’s ...
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"Autumn Prelude." There’s something about that name that feels like a warm cup of tea for the spirit. It evokes calm, the beauty of the fall ...
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By Rachel Benton
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9/22/26
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"Liberty Wept" by Christine Rose emerged as the 2026 People’s Choice Award winner of the Percival Plinth Project in ...
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Renowned for covering topics that speak to people’s hearts, visual storyteller Bill Lange has dedicated every possible moment to ...
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By Rachel Benton
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9/17/26
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A cultural institution, I had heard of Pretty Gritty Tours before, but it wasn’t until this year that I realized they offered tours in ...
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By Rachel Benton
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9/16/26
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I rarely get up before 9:30 a.m. on a Sunday, and I will only do it for certain people or occasions. Star Wuerdemann and Oly Pages ...
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By Rachel Benton
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9/15/26
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