When Davina Sowers was growing up, she was influenced by American roots music. “Sure, I loved Ella Fitzgerald, but also Led Zeppelin,” said the front-woman for Davina and the Vagabonds. With a mom who was a folk singer and a father born in 1902, Davina was exposed to a wide array of music. “I was always a sponge when it came to music . . . if it is honest and good, I love … [Read more...] about Davina and The Vagabonds
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Holiday Delights and Family Fun in Gig Harbor
Gig Harbor is well-known for its annual Maritime Gig Festival in June, but the city also celebrates the holiday season in a big way with their Holidays in the Harbor celebration. Filled with a calendar of holiday events, the entire city works to light up the harbor. With gorgeous lights everywhere, there will also be various scenes placed throughout the city … [Read more...] about Holiday Delights and Family Fun in Gig Harbor
HARLEQUIN’S UNIQUE ADAPTATION OF A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Harlequin Productions presents Producing Artistic Director Aaron Lamb's adaptation of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol, November 24 – December 24 at the State Theater in downtown Olympia, WA. Mr. Lamb will direct. Hailed as the greatest ghost story ever told, we evolve Artistic Director Aaron Lamb's adaptation of Charles Dickens's timeless story of transformation, … [Read more...] about HARLEQUIN’S UNIQUE ADAPTATION OF A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Ballet Northwest Presents 40th Annual Nutcracker
Ballet Northwest’s The Nutcracker, Olympia’s holiday favorite for 40 years, is returning to the Washington Center for the Performing Arts in December with breathtaking sets brilliantly created by local artist, Jill Carter. The Sugar Plum Fairy's Cavalier will be danced by professional guest artist and Pacific Northwest Ballet Principal Dancer James Kirby Rogers. Ballet … [Read more...] about Ballet Northwest Presents 40th Annual Nutcracker
Tacoma City Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
It’s a treasured holiday tradition for many families around the Northwest—going to see The Nutcracker. For one of the area’s best performances, consider attending Tacoma City Ballet’s production. Presented with original scenery and costumes as it first debuted in Russia in 1892, Tacoma City Ballet performs The Nutcracker at the Pantages Theater. Led by a cast of talented … [Read more...] about Tacoma City Ballet Presents The Nutcracker