With honor and delight, the Olympia Symphony Orchestra introduces its new Music Director, Alexandra Arrieche. Her world-class experiences and skills garnered her a spot amongst the top four candidates who came to Olympia for live auditions. Alex’s authentic yearnings for collaboration, blended with her zest for music in life, are irresistible and earned her the position. She … [Read more...] about Olympia Symphony Orchestra Introduces Alexandra Arrieche, New Music Director
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STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Tacoma Little
Tacoma Little Theatre begins its 104th Season with the return of one of our most requested titles, Robert Harling's Steel Magnolias. This dynamic new envisioning of the show will be directed by Deanna Martinez. Truvy's salon is Chinquapin, Louisiana's go-to place for a beauty fix with a hearty side of gossip. Along with her overeager assistant Annelle, … [Read more...] about STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Tacoma Little
Silent Sky at Tacoma Little Theatre
Tacoma Little Theatre is excited to welcome Silent Sky to its stage after having been postponed earlier in the season. Silent Sky is written by Lauren Gunderson and directed by pug Bujeaud. This true story of 19th-century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt explores a woman’s place in society during a time of immense scientific discoveries, when women’s ideas were … [Read more...] about Silent Sky at Tacoma Little Theatre
Koresh Dance Company comes to Olympia
The Washington Center for the Performing Arts will host the Koresh Dance Company at 7:30pm on Saturday, April 16 as they perform La Danse. Led by its founder, Ronen (Roni) Koresh, an Israeli-born choreographer and artistic director, the company’s performance is a passionate and humorous interpretation of three 1910 Matisse paintings of the same name. According to … [Read more...] about Koresh Dance Company comes to Olympia
Washington Center hosts the Olympia Dance Festival!
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!