He's burly, wears flannel, has an ax in one hand and a full-grown tree in the other, and he stands taller than Mount Rainier.
Theater
In its eighth year, Tumwater Falls Harvest Festival will be packed with entertainment and activities that reflect South Sound history.
"Communion: The Labyrinth Project," a one-night-only installation for Arts Walk, offers an opportunity to walk through the past - and to look at it from both sides.
Jeremy Zwiefel's piece Gordian's Knot will be at The Washington Center for the Performing Arts through June . The artwork is made of wood and wire and was built in August while the center was closed . View it during Arts Walk, ticketed events, between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Fridays or by appointment (call 360-753-8585, ext. 507). The center is at 512 Washington St. S.E., Olympia.
NOVA School teacher taps into spirit of Olympia
Arts Walk doesn't really have a theme, but we're declaring one: "Help Keep Olympia Beautiful."
Although it's Shakespeare's funniest tragedy, "Antony and Cleopatra" seldom is produced, said Scot Whitney, who is directing the play for Harlequin Productions.
The Duel of the Flugelhorns comes to Traditions Cafe & World Folk Art at 8 p.m. Saturday. Flugelhorn players Barry Caldwell and Dave McCrary will play traditional and contemporary ballads with renowned master pianist Joe Baque and bass player Cary Black. Tickets are $12, $8 for students and those with low income. Call 360-705-2819. The cafe is at 300 Fifth Ave. S.W., Olympia.
hen he asked Orlando "Maraca" Valle to play in Olympia, Michael Olson never expected the Grammy-nominated Cuban flutist and composer to say yes.
Last year, storyteller Elizabeth Lord decided it was high time for a vaudeville revival.
Student Orchestras of Greater Olympia's "Peter and the Wolf" is a concert meant to appeal to more than just the ears.
This weekend, the stagecoach rides again like it did in the Wild West days - and as it did last year.
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I recently read an article detailing the 14-year process it took to bring the remake of "The Women" to the screen. It crystallizes the fact that Hollywood still has a major hang-up with the bankability and viability of actresses.
Student Orchestras of Greater Olympia's "Peter and the Wolf" is a concert meant to appeal to more than just the ears.