Spring 2015

Commercial photographer Brian Pettepiece creates images that are intended to promote a person, a place, or a product. He is the owner of Pettepiece Photography and Olydog Studios, both headquartered in Olympia. Just about any image could be considered a commercial photograph, says Pettepiece, but his studio focuses on businesses as it’s primary clients. He says he … [Read more...] about spotlight: brian pettepiece, photographer

In 1970 Diane Fitzgerald purchased her first car, a not-so-pretty Volkswagen Bug, for $600. “I wanted to learn how to drive a stick so I bought it and fixed it up myself,” she says. So began her love affair with all things automotive. Since then, the car enthusiast has owned numerous VW’s and is a collector of micro-cars as well as vintage motorcycles. Couple this enthusiasm … [Read more...] about new director, hagerty education program at america’s car museum

This year’s Ladies’ Night Out event at Christmas Forest in Olympia was a great success. Participants celebrated with a special evening of shopping and mingling while noshing on savory and sweet treats and enjoying the smooth vocals of entertainer Chris Anderson. The evening’s proceeds benefited a unique program for the Providence St. Peter Sexual Assault Clinic and Child … [Read more...] about ladies’ night out – providence st. peter foundation

For the first time ever, the Born to Be Wild auction was hosted at the spacious Evergreen State College in Olympia. Many of the 580 community movers and shakers in attendance wore event-appropriate biker attire. The evening’s activities were emceed by the well-known Jerry Farmer. During the evening, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County made history, raising $510,000 for … [Read more...] about born to be wild – boys & girls clubs of thurston county