Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Have you ever noticed how many songs have been written about romantic love? Better yet, I wonder how many songs are not about romantic ...
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I cannot over emphasize how extremely happy it makes me to see my friends at Theater Artists Olympia (TAO) have a new home at ...
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By Rachel Benton
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4/29/26
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After seven years, Studio West Dance Theatre is bringing “Coppélia” back to the Washington Center for the Performing Arts ...
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By Rachel Benton
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4/28/26
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Last weekend, I had the privilege of visiting the new Olympia Dance Studio where I got a tour of the new space (which is fabulous), watched ...
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By Rachel Benton
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4/24/26
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Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to speak with Harlequin Productions Marketing and Communications Director Helen Harvester about ...
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By Rachel Benton
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4/23/26
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Sunday, April 19, is the day that will remain dear to me always — for a multitude of reasons — all revolving around the Olympia Symphony ...
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About a week ago, Visitor Services and Marketing Manager Lauren Richards, of the Olympia Arts & Heritage Alliance (Oly AHA) ...
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Earlier this month, I was going to write what I call a “preshow article“ about this show. Then, Terry Shaw called me and told me the show sold ...
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How is it already the middle of April? Time is flying by, and there are so many incredible performances, events and festivals being ...
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By Rachel Benton
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4/14/26
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Whenever I think of the idea of “soul searching,” I think about the healing work that goes into it — deep contemplation, reading, going to ...
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By Rachel Benton
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4/10/26
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During this 2025-26 “In Motion” season, the Olympia Symphony Orchestra invited us ...
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By Rachel Benton
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4/8/26
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The Naked Magicians use the following slogan in their event advertising: “Good magicians don't need sleeves, and great magicians don’t need pants!” I can now …
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By Rachel Benton
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4/7/26
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On Thursday morning, March 26, I checked my email to find exciting news: Browsers Bookshop will be hosting its first ever “Reading Retreat” in ...
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By Rachel Benton
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4/2/26
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Sometime back in 2025, I asked you to cross your fingers that Theater Artists Olympia (TAO) would find a new home soon — and I am thrilled to ...
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Being a romantic, I cannot help but give way to my imagination. I love the feeling of daydreaming and growing excited for events to ...
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By Rachel Benton
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3/26/26
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Spring is here and just like our flowers and trees, our arts scene is blossoming and blooming all around ...
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By Rachel Benton
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3/25/26
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Throughout my K-12 education, I would occasionally have classmates with special needs who would spend a majority of their time with their ...
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When I first heard about the "Sunday Best" event, it sounded unlike anything I have ever been to before, and I was immediately ...
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By Rachel Benton
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3/18/26
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When you hear the word “transform,” what is the first thing you think of? Metamorphosis, such as that of a butterfly? Transformation like the ...
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By Rachel Benton
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3/17/26
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Throughout my life, I have heard many people say this or that is “not for the faint of heart.” Perhaps if the sociopolitical circumstances ...
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By Rachel Benton
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3/11/26
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