Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Have you ever been to a Ballet Northwest production and thought that the graphic and set designs were ...
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By Rachel Benton
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1/20/26
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Have you ever been to Monday Night Jazz at the Eagles Lounge? Next week will be my first time, and I cannot wait to see what my friend ...
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By Rachel Benton
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1/14/26
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Stepping into Soul Cafe at New Traditions last Friday night, I immediately observed how vibrant, crowded, and joyous the atmosphere was. I would say ...
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By Rachel Benton
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1/13/26
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Part one of this guide described the ways you can save money and budget well to make performances a more regular part of your ...
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By Rachel Benton
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1/8/26
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Whether I am meeting a JOLT reader for the first time, or I am chatting with various friends and family, I can without a doubt claim that the ...
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By Rachel Benton
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1/7/26
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Just as predicted, Olympia Symphony Orchestra’s (OSO) “Dance” Masquerade Ball Concert really did help the Thurston County audience ...
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By Rachel Benton
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1/6/26
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The new year feels bittersweet for unexpected reasons. Looking at my calendar, I am so excited for all the performances that are ...
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By Rachel Benton
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1/1/26
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The world says to never meet your heroes or to separate actors from characters in order to avoid disappointment. What a shame it would have ...
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"You better watch out, You better not cry, You better not pout, I’m telling you why" — Pink Martini is coming to ...
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By Rachel Benton
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12/30/25
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Throughout the holiday season, we have seen many wonderful performances in our beloved Thurston County, and what a gift each ...
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By Rachel Benton
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12/24/25
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What made my spirit bright last weekend was attending the sold out “Festive Spirits” events held by Theater Artists Olympia (TAO). Seeing this ...
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By Rachel Benton
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12/23/25
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Typically, I am sort of a homebody on New Year’s Eve, and I spend most of the day watching my collection of traditional films (contact me if you ...
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By Rachel Benton
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12/22/25
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As the world transforms each day and breaking news breaks our sense of normality, we need traditions that regulate us and ...
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By Rachel Benton
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12/18/25
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The longer I live in Thurston County, the more I understand how our little corner of the world encompasses so many cultures as it ...
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By Rachel Benton
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12/17/25
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I still remember the first time I went to a Capital City Chorus (CCC) ...
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By Rachel Benton
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12/12/25
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About seven years ago, my mom gifted me a compilation DVD filled with old television Christmas episodes. To this day, I cherish this ...
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By Rachel Benton
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12/11/25
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In this brisk chilly world, we are given a few options: we could go outside and complain, we could stay inside but always feel lonesome ...
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By Rachel Benton
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12/10/25
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Nodding to the ghosts of Christmas past, Theater Artists Olympia (TAO), for one night only on Dec. 19, will engage in the immortal 16th century ...
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By Rachel Benton
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12/8/25
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Prior to attending this performance, I reached out to my friends to see who among them has either never attended the ballet, or attended so ...
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By Rachel Benton
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12/3/25
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“It's coming on Christmas, they're cutting down trees. They're putting up reindeer and singing songs of joy and peace. Oh, I wish I had a ...
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By Rachel Benton
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12/2/25
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