Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Raise your hand if you have ever seen Robert Redford and Jane Fonda’s iconic film adaptation of Neil Simon’s “Barefoot in ...
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By Rachel Benton
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8/25/26
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Now and then, it is fun to share a fact about me that readers may not know. Here is one that ties into today’s ...
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There are a number of events taking place this weekend in Thurston County, including the "Bubble Festival" in ...
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P. Jade Asumbrado
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8/20/26
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Once upon a time, long before I had this column, I worked for the state in a job that was not compatible with who ...
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By Rachel Benton
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8/19/26
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Last week, I had the opportunity to interview Stephanie Cholmondeley of Rebecca and Alexander Howard (RAH) ...
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Anytime this column has given JOLT readers sneak peeks of Masterworks Choral Ensemble (MCE) performances, it has all been to ...
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By Rachel Benton
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8/14/26
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Visit the annual Tumwater Artesian Brewfest, learn about organic gardening, watch puppet shows and attend fundraisers this weekend in Thurston ...
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P. Jade Asumbrado
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8/13/26
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Last month, I had the opportunity to attend Rebecca and Alexander Howard (RAH) Community Engagement’s “Read the Park” event ...
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Before seeing Harlequin Productions (HQP) Bold Voices presentation of “Sweat,” I had the opportunity to speak with ...
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By Rachel Benton
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8/11/26
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Ilidia Nicholas is making the world a brighter place through her vibrant artwork, collaborations with fellow artists, involvement ...
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By Rachel Benton
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8/7/26
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A Japanese summertime tradition, Bon Odori, is a dance festival with Buddhist origins that celebrates and honors the spirits of ...
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A couple of weeks ago, I received the world’s most optimistic and exciting message from my friend Chris Hyde with ...
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Voted Timberline High School’s Teacher of the Year, Dr. Adam Jones is one of the kindest, most gifted, and genuinely fun ...
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The ninth annual Yelm Jazz in the Park returns to the Yelm City Park on Aug. 7 and 8 with live jazz music, family-friendly entertainment, food ...
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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7/30/26
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Ah, I love this time of year — it is so bright and joyous as various artistic organizations announce their new ...
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A shining “Star” in our community, Star Wuerdemann is a beloved published writer, teacher, acupuncturist, who practices ...
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By Rachel Benton
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7/24/26
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Remember Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Princess and the Pea” literary fairy ...
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The Tenino Oregon Trail Days Festival is back this summer with Pioneer Village and dozens of hands-on activities, including a live ...
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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7/22/26
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There are a number of events happening in Thurston County this weekend, including the Lakefair Races in ...
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P. Jade Asumbrado
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7/17/26
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I recently reached out to the team at Insert Coin (Olympia) to learn about their trivia nights and other upcoming ...
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By Rachel Benton
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7/16/26
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