Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Have you ever walked through a farmers market, spotted an ingredient you would not normally cook with and wondered: What can I do with ...
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What a privilege it was to be in the audience on Friday, Oct. 16, for the premiere of " The Luna Sisters of Element ," the new show based on ...
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Do you remember the first time you saw "Little Shop of Horrors?" Did you see it on stage, watch the movie, or have you yet to experience this ...
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By Rachel Benton
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10/19/26
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The Library of Alexandria in Alexandria, Egypt, was one of the largest, richest, and most famous research institutions and libraries of the ancient ...
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George Gershwin, reflecting on his “Rhapsody in Blue,” once said, “I heard it as a sort of musical kaleidoscope of America – of our vast ...
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From time to time a rare bird visits Thurston County. After learning of the sighting, serious birders generally commit to chase this initial ...
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The posters around town announce that Harlequin Productions is presenting "Our Town" in repertory with "Sanctuary ...
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If you live alone in Thurston County, you are part of a much larger community than you may ...
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Birders and readers alike gathered under one roof for a special event hosted by the Washington Center for the Performing Arts on ...
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Some people wait for change to occur; others dedicate their lives to creating positive change. For more than five decades, Dr. Thelma Jackson ...
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It has been said that there’s nothing new under the sun. I disagree with that statement in that there are unprecedented technologies creating ...
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Olympia Symphony Orchestra (OSO) will open the Kaleidoscope season with “Lift,” a concert spotlighting pianist Calder Failla performing George ...
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By Rachel Benton
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10/9/26
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With the shorter days and leaves turning color, it’s no mystery that autumn has arrived. And with the turning of the seasons, our Thurston County bird life has ...
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Last time the band did this show, it sold out faster than I could spread the word! This show was truly extraordinary, which is why I’m excited to ...
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Every time I walk into a grocery store, one question comes to mind: Where did this food come ...
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Of all the shows Harlequin Productions (HQP) has put on, this is the one I have looked forward to ...
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The word "thing" originally meant an assembly where Germanic tribes and Vikings met to settle ...
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By Glenn Harper
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10/2/26
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A year ago, I put out The Jesus Beat, a review of Olympia churches. Since then, local clergy and lay religious leaders have …
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I recently went downtown with my family for breakfast on a Saturday, and the conditions and behaviors we saw were very ...
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Every time I attend a choir concert, I love taking a few moments to focus on the pianist — the “unsung hero,” if you ...
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By Rachel Benton
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10/1/26
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