Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Earlier this year, this column addressed Nickolas Carlson's speech from the Olympia Chamber Orchestra (OCO) ...
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By Rachel Benton
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7/15/26
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There are a number of events happening this weekend in Thurston County, including the Lavender Festival in ...
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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7/9/26
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Our vibrant and consistent stream of artistic events taking place in Olympia, including the Vox Olympia concert this Saturday, would not be ...
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It fills my heart with joy knowing this series has spoken to each of you and become popular in the community. This specific series might ...
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By Rachel Benton
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7/7/26
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There are a number of events taking place this weekend in Thurston County, including a Fourth of July celebration in ...
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Olympia residents are invited to help shape the city’s public art collection by voting for their favorite sculpture in the 2026 Percival Plinth ...
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I hope you all had a fabulous Pride weekend! I loved seeing you all out there shining with love and joy! I especially applaud ...
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What an honor it was to chat with City of Tumwater Mayor Leatta Dahlhoff and Arts Coordinator Lena ...
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By Rachel Benton
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6/30/26
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A free summer event series will bring live music, local food and a beer garden to Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls on July ...
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This series would be incomplete without arts educator, actor and musician Heather Matthews, who is so heavily involved in ...
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By Rachel Benton
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6/25/26
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There are a number of events taking place this weekend in Thurston County, including 'Art 'N The Alley' in ...
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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6/25/26
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When the Olympia Chamber Orchestra (OCO) first announced their 2025-26 season, the final concert at Capital High ...
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By Rachel Benton
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6/24/26
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"Music in the Park" is returning with free music and summer fun in ...
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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6/24/26
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I clapped, swayed to the music and tapped my (not blue suede) shoes to the beat of every incredible classic rock ‘n’ roll hit performed in ...
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By Rachel Benton
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6/23/26
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Last month, I had the opportunity to see Olympia Family Theater’s “The Hobbit,” co-directed by James Dover, who had a ...
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By Rachel Benton
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6/18/26
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John Miller Murphy arrived in the Pacific Northwest as a child after crossing the plains in 1850 and grew up in ...
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Earlier this month, I was given the exclusive opportunity to chat with Washington Center for the Performing Arts Executive ...
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By Rachel Benton
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6/17/26
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Every performance I attend feels like such a treat, an honor to behold, and truly the highlight of my week. I love having performances ...
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By Rachel Benton
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6/16/26
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There are a number of events taking place this weekend in Thurston County, including "Sea Stroll: A History of our Estuary" and Nisqually Land Trust ...
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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6/12/26
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Beloved Olympia artist, Harlequin Productions Gallery curator, and someone I feel very lucky to call a friend, Lynette ...
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