Fall 2013

Over the last 10 years the Dugan Foundation has provided aid to nearly 5,000 animals in the Puget Sound region, and in the years to come it is expanding its outreach efforts to animals across the state. The Foundation’s mission is to create a no-kill nation, where adoptable animals are given the opportunity to live in permanent homes. Vice President Julie Dugan explains that an … [Read more...] about Dugan Foundation

Now that the kids are back to school, what better way to continue to inspire a love of learning than sampling a live performance of a great work of art? Throughout the South Sound, the classics have strong representation this autumn, starting with, of course, Shakespeare. The legendary Renaissance playwright seems to be all over the South Sound this fall. First up, get a … [Read more...] about South Sound Fall Theater Preview

Nearly 300,000 people visited LeMay—America’s Car Museum during its first year, but none saw what you can see now. Coinciding with its anniversary, June 1-2, 2013, the museum launched an exhibit exciting enough to bring all of those people back, plus more. Called “Legends of Motor Sport: the NASCAR Story,” this exhibit is far more than a display of 14 historically … [Read more...] about Nascar Exhibit Is A Winner At Lemay Museum

A crowd of more than 500 museum supporters and community movers and shakers turned out to celebrate the LeMay—America’s Car Museum’s first Anniversary. The ‘40s and ‘50s themed gala and dinner included live music, auctions and the first public viewing of the museum’s new exhibit, “Legends of Motorsports: The NASCAR Story.” “Now that year one is history, our over-arching goal is … [Read more...] about Lemay – America’s Car Museum Jazz Gala

celebrates new executive director and more A sense of celebration surrounds the 2013-2014 season at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts in Olympia. Part of the reason is a remodel that includes a new facade and marquee, but the community also celebrates the introduction of new Executive Director Jill Barnes. She is delighted to see strong financial support from the … [Read more...] about The Washington Center For The Performing Arts