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February 1, 2019
The 10th annual Olympia Dance Festival Features over a dozen dance groups from the area performing ballet, jazz, modern, tap, ballroom, hip-hop, Irish, Chinese, belly dance and more! This years’ festival features two special guest artists. Julia Erickson, former Principal Dancer…
https://www.washingtoncenter.org/2019-olympia-dance-festival/
October 7, 2021
WASHINGTON CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS IS PARTNERING WITH THE CITY OF OLYMPIA AND CURATIVE FOR CONVENIENT DOWNTOWN COVID TESTING FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (OLYMPIA, WA, October 7, 2021) The Washington Center for the Performing Arts…
https://www.washingtoncenter.org/curative-covid-19-testing-now-at-the-washington-center/
July 27, 2020
The Washington Center for the Performing Arts held the 5th Annual CENTER Stage Awards & Gala last night – though in a virtual format to accommodate the current day pandemic. The free-to-attend online experience was hosted by Olympia’s beloved Ann…
https://www.washingtoncenter.org/the-2020-center-stage-virtual-gala-raises-61500-and-growing/
October 15, 2019
Executive Director Jill Barnes enjoys the snowfall with family members. The holidays are all about making memories with family and friends. And at the Washington Center, making memories is our expertise! Throughout the month of December, hundreds…
https://www.washingtoncenter.org/sponsor-a-snowfall/
July 30, 2019
The 4th annual Center Stage Awards & Gala was held last Thursday, July 25. The Washington Center is proud to announce that thanks to the very supportive and enthusiastic donors and guests, the evening raised over $158,000. “This was an…
https://www.washingtoncenter.org/center-stage-awards-gala-recognized-excellence-in-the-arts-raised-record-amount/
March 29, 2018
Buy Tickets In the tradition of Parisian salons of old, the Washington Center for the Performing Arts will present an intimate evening of music, theater, literature, and art Friday, April 13, 2018 at 7:30 pm. Local…
https://www.washingtoncenter.org/18-03-29-salon/
November 17, 2017
We’re delighted to be one of the organizations participating in Give Local, a brand new campaign through The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound. The campaign runs November 21 through December 13! All donations will be…
https://www.washingtoncenter.org/give-local2017/
October 1, 2021
WASHINGTON CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS BLACK BOX JAZZ: KAREEM KANDI AND BOOGIE FROM THE BAYOU THIS MONTH FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (OLYMPIA, WA, October 1, 2021) The Washington Center for the Performing Arts continues the 21-22 Season…
https://www.washingtoncenter.org/black-box-jazz-kareem-kandi-and-boogie-from-the-bayou-this-month/
January 9, 2018
“If the arts exist to enrich our lives… then The Washington Center’s mission must surely be not only to provide the various art forms but to nurture the pursuit of them in our young people.” ~ Sally Anacker, Former Board…
https://www.washingtoncenter.org/5854-2/
May 3, 2017
Congratulations are in order for Olympia High School senior Henry Nordhorn, recipient of the 2017 Anacker Scholarship for the Arts. Playing both the horn and saxophone, Henry’s dream is to be a professional musician and perform with a world class…
https://www.washingtoncenter.org/2017-anacker-scholarship-for-the-arts-awarded-to-henry-nordhorn/