The Washington Center and Ballet Northwest are thrilled to announce the return of Olympia Dance Festival on March 5 at 7:00pm. This will be the 12th Olympia Dance Festival bringing together over 200 performers with dance groups participating from Seattle, Gig Harbor, Renton, Burien, Vancouver and Thurston County. These top dance groups will perform a variety of styles … [Read more...] about Washington Center hosts the Olympia Dance Festival!
Neighbor Guide
The Negro Motorist Green Book
What comes to mind when you hear “road trip”? Joyfully cruising down a highway flanked by incredible scenery, stopping to eat or check into a hotel whenever and wherever you like, discovering hidden gems along the way? You can explore some significant aspects of American travel history through The Negro Motorist Green Book at the Washington State History Museum this … [Read more...] about The Negro Motorist Green Book
New Neighbor Guide – Thurston County Winter/Spring 2022
Letter from the Publisher Welcome to the New Neighbors Guide! On behalf of the local community, we welcome you to Thurston County. Whether you’re here temporarily or plan to make this a permanent home, we know you’re going to love our region. With our natural beauty, lakes, streams and forested trails, this is the perfect location for outdoor fun. With some of the best … [Read more...] about New Neighbor Guide – Thurston County Winter/Spring 2022
Find Your Place – Find Your Y
Is your family looking for a place to stay healthy and meet new people? Look no further than the South Sound YMCA. As the largest provider of youth programs in the South Sound, the YMCA believes ALL kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. Whether it’s through childcare programs at one of 30 elementary schools in the region, youth sports, … [Read more...] about Find Your Place – Find Your Y
Basilico: Discover Your New Go-To Restaurant
Growing up in the Umbria region of central Northern Italy, Giampaolo Falchetti was exposed to wonderful handmade pastas, ravioli and slow-cooked sauces covering braised meats. His childhood memories and teachings in wine and food are the hallmark of the seasonal menus he creates for downtown Olympia’s Basilico Ristorante Italiano. “At Basilico, we work to create a menu and … [Read more...] about Basilico: Discover Your New Go-To Restaurant