The Washington Center for the Performing Arts is thrilled to announce that Benise – Fiesta! is coming to Olympia Sunday, August 6, 2023 at 7:00pm. This Emmy® award-winning Spanish guitar and dance spectacular features an international cast of musicians and dancers in stunning costumes. Armed with his Spanish guitar, Benise will take the audience on an unprecedented and epic … [Read more...] about Washington Center for the Performing Arts Presents BENISE: FIESTA!
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Wa Center Announces Scholarship for the Arts
The winner of the 2022 Washington Center Anacker Scholarship for the Arts is Camille McLean. Camille is graduating from Olympia High School where she has served as concertmaster of the Chamber Orchestra. She has also been involved in Student Orchestras of Greater Olympia for six years including being the concertmaster for the Conservatory Orchestra. Camille plays the violin and … [Read more...] about Wa Center Announces Scholarship for the Arts
Ladies of Laughter at the Washington Center
This fest of funny femmes returns to the Center as the Ladies of Laughter comedy event has been a patron favorite with rave reviews! Expect big laughs, big fun, and a memorable night out. Back by popular demand, Karen Rontowski, will be returning to the mainstage! Karen Rontowski’s fast-paced, quirky and charmingly optimistic comedy has been featured in clubs, TV, radio, and at … [Read more...] about Ladies of Laughter at the Washington Center
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!
A Modern Storyteller- Brian Reed
Brian Reed at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts Podcasting was birthed in the 1980s but didn’t gain traction until 2004. Since then, thousands of podcasts have premiered and gained international attention. From the producers of Serial and This American Life, the podcast S-Town premiered on March 28, 2017, quickly taking over thousands of listeners’ curiosities … [Read more...] about A Modern Storyteller- Brian Reed