A Year of Celebration for a Happy 100th Anniversary
“Lots of exciting things are happening in2024,” announces Anna White, Marketing Director for OFS, Olympia Film Society.It’s a year of celebration in recognition of the Capitol Theater building’s 100th year. The landmark in downtown Olympia was designed by architect Joseph Wohleb and built in 1924. If the walls could tell stories, you would hear epic tales of musicians, singers, artists, and others we can only imagine. Olympia has had a beat on music for decades.
The Capitol Theater is home to the OFS, which has been operating the theater since1986. There’s a plethora of films from first-run independents and classics to second-run movies. OFS also hosts an impressive lineup of live entertainment, bands, community networking opportunities, and events.
You can check the schedule on the website but be aware that there is continuous fresh content of movies, bands and concerts. “It’s always a surprise,” says Audrey Henley,executive director. Sometimes a program ends with a special guest directly involved with the production who can answer audience questions.
OFS operates as a non-profit, relying on community support and dedicated volunteers. Revenues come from ticket sales, grants, and donations. Volunteers get a no-cost membership and if desired, can have mentorship on marketing, managing the floor, and running the audio.
You can make a difference to the OFS in numerous ways. Financial donations support general operations and preservation projects. You can become a member, enjoying benefits like ticket discounts and members-only film screenings, to name a few. There’s a variety of merchandise too, with hoodies, shirts, reusable grocery bags, and drink glasses that come with a discount on a drink purchase. Bring your friends, buy a bag of popcorn with real butter, and celebrate that you’re in Olympia.
Check out these stellar events which are already inked in the books. As you read more about each show, you will want to see them all.
Dar Williams with Amy Ray of Indigo Girls
8pm, Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Coffy & Friday Foster: Post-Film Q&A/Pam Grier (IHP)
6pm, Saturday, March 16, 2024
Neko Case
8pm, Saturday, March 23, 2024
John Waters Birthday Show
8pm, Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Reverend Horton Heat – Stars Align Tour
8pm, Saturday, March 30, 2024
Kyle Kinane
8pm, Saturday, April 13, 2024
Olympia Film Society
olympiafilmsociety.org
BY MARY ELLEN PSALTIS