Arts Olympia Org. Meet and Greet
Discover the creativity of local artists and immerse yourself in the world of fine art in a relaxed, inviting atmosphere and enjoy a refreshing brew.
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Location: Top Rung Brewery 8343 Hogum Bay Lane NE, Ste E, Lacey Washington 98516.
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Time 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Sunday, November 3, 2024.
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Animal Communicator Book Launch
What do animals want to tell us? Find out with local author Lesia Alexander, at her debut book launch on November 2, 2024, in Olympia.
In What They Have To Tell Us: Messages from Animals, Lesia A Alexander, Animal Communicator and Energy Healer of Heart and Soul with Animals reveals all the incredible ways animals help heal us and the planet.
Have you ever wondered what animals are thinking? What they'd say to you about life on earth-the environment, forests, the air we breathe-if they spoke our language? Animal communicator Lesia Alexander translates into words messages shared with her by wild, domesticated, and captive animals. Through interviews, literally, Lesia taps into their profound wisdom and reveals this wisdom through their unique method of communication. In this unique book, Lesia describes the nuts and bolts necessary to initiate and sustain respectful interspecies communication: How to tap into the humor, cleverness, and astute awareness of global conditions that animals hold and how we can be guided to find our way back to hope, peace, and belonging in a disconnected, imbalanced world.
Noted writer and dream expert Robert Moss notes, "Lesia makes a passionate case that animals [help us with our hearts] and come to our senses and remember we are part of the web of life." Robert Moss, New York Times bestselling author of Conscious Dreaming and Dreaming the Soul Back Home
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This book signing event is open to the public, Saturday, November 2, 1-3 pm, at the historic Abigail Stuart House (1002 Washington St SE),
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Event includes an interview with the author followed by a Q&A and book signing.
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The event will take place on Friday, November 22 from 8 am to 3 pm at Grays Harbor College in Aberdeen. This is an opportunity to be part of a transformative event for youth in Thurston, Mason, Lewis, Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties. The Latinx Youth Summit is an annual culturally enriching and affirming event that brings 500 high school students to a college campus to participate in workshops about higher education, financial aid, the trades, and career opportunities. You don't have to be Hispanic/Latinx or speak Spanish to be a volunteer. Just be someone who cares about these students and their success!
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Deadline to register to volunteer is November 1
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Event will take place on Friday, November 22 from 8 am to 3 pm at Grays Harbor College in Aberdeen.
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For more information and to sign up, go to:
https://forms.gle/L2Bzo6L4tkmk9yKDA
Are you ready for some spooky?
St. John | San Juan Episcopal Church welcomes all for spine-tingling Halloween organ music featuring Steve O'Connor, followed at 6:30 p.m. by a screening of the super-creepy vampire film "Nosferatu," the 1922 silent movie.
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6 p.m. Thursday, October 31
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Free event! Join in the boo at 19th and Capitol Way, Olympia, and find a sweet treat or two, too!
SPSCC Theatre Collective and Centralia College Present a Co-Production of The Book of Will
The South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) Theatre Collective and Centralia College present a co-production of The Book of Will. Written by acclaimed playwright Lauren Gunderson and directed by Olympia icon Brian Tyrrell.
The Book of Will tells the little-known, true story of how William Shakespeare's friends, Henry Condell and John Hemings, rescued half of his plays from being lost forever. After the Bard's death, these two actors embark on a quest to compile the First Folio, preserving the words that shaped their lives and changed the course of literature. Their journey to honor Shakespeare's legacy takes them through the bustling streets of Elizabethan London, weaving together a narrative of love, loss, and laughter.
The cast includes Drew Doyle, Andy Gordon, Russ Holm, Paige Doyle, Kim Holm, Kate Anders, Dan Overton, Joseph Medina, Seth MacNeely, Ed Thorpe, Kimberlee Wolfson, Sophie Bustetter, Derek Blankenship, Stephani Hemness, Kathy Dorgan, as well as SPSCC students Skylar Augustine and Kai Sale. Former SPSCC theater students Brennan Tucker (Assistant Director) and Owen Yates (Lighting Designer) play key roles in bringing this production to life with the support of current students Kit Pries, Marisol Steltzner, and Carrie Thompson behind the scenes.
"We are delighted to be co-producing the show with Centralia College, where the performances will move for a second weekend of performances. I'm so excited to welcome these incredible artists to the stage, to allow our students to work with them, and to invite audiences to playwright Lauren Gunderson's delightful and moving play," said Dr. Lauren Love, Drama Professor at SPSCC. "In theatricalizing the love between Shakespeare's friends and among them for his beautiful plays, Gunderson delivers the gift of his legacy to all of us."
The play will run both at both colleges:
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November 7 to 10, 2024 at SPSCC's Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts, with admission a suggested $12 donation. Free for SPSCC students, staff, and faculty.
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November 21 to 24, 2024m, at Centralia College's Corbet Theatre. For tickets at this location, please visit Centralia College's Drama page.
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More information, including performance dates and times, is available on SPSCC's Arts & Entertainment Calendar.
HONK! THE MUSICAL is coming to Olympia Family Theater!
Join us for a heartwarming, hilarious, and toe-tapping journey with Honk! The Musical-a joyful full-scale musical production filled with incredible songs, lively dances, and tons of laughter. This family-friendly comedy brings an important message about diversity and inclusivity, reminding us all to celebrate what makes each of us unique.
Ugly looks quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice and point this out, despite his mother's protective flapping. Feeling rather foul about himself, the little fowl finds himself on an adventure of self-discovery, all the while unknowingly outwitting a very hungry Cat. Along the way, Ugly meets a whole flock of unique characters and finds out that being different is not a bad thing to be. Experience this joyful musical celebrating the beauty of diversity and the power of inclusivity.
Perfect for audiences of all ages, this is a show you won't want to miss!
4 Direction Lens artist reception at the Washington Center
Join Us at the Washington Center this Wednesday (October 30) for the Performing Arts for the 4 Direction Lens artist reception. Our Innovation Award winning Fall Arts Walk group show features the photography of four local women artists using the photographic medium in myriad ways to express their individual viewpoints on life in this world. After visiting 40 plus countries, Christine Dellosso's photographic inspirations from around the world documents everyday life in different cultures, including portraiture, still life, celebrations and renowned locations. Eunsil Kim is a first generation, immigrant, Korean American whose photography and ceramics are inspired by the feeling of being hidden or seen in society. Melinda Holman's local photography is inspired by capturing the beauty of the everyday. Rene Westbrook's multi-exposure large scale polaroids, which debuted as part of her solo exhibit "War and Prophecy" (1989) North Eastern University AAMRP Gallery, Boston, MA, addresses life in a nuclear age.
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This Wednesday, October 30,5-7pm
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Washington Center for the Performing Arts
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Free Admission, Open to the Public, Cash/Card Concessions.
Thurston County Chamber of Commerce Forum & Nonprofit Expo
The program & expo is designed to unite nonprofits, businesses, and community leaders to celebrate the essential work of nonprofits and remind businesses and community leaders of the vital role they play in strengthening our region.
This year's program will focus on the Great Wealth Transfer, an important issue particularly relevant to nonprofit boards and staff, with implications for future charitable giving and organizational sustainability.
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November 13, 2024, at Saint Martin's Norman Worthington Center from 11 am - 1 pm.
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Seats at the Forum program are available to nonprofits for $30, include lunch, and can be purchased through the Chamber's website at https://ow.ly/se4L50TQ7kE. EXPO Tables are free for nonprofits but do not include lunch or program.
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The Community Foundation wants to ensure that every nonprofit who wants to attend is able to, so if the $30 ticket is a barrier, please contact the Community Foundation's Engagement & Initiatives Officer, Heidi Oehler (she/her), at ✉️[email protected] for assistance.
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