Master of the craft: Fiddling mom brings Canadian folk to Olympia

Nova Scotia fiddler Natalie MacMaster has received many awards and accolades for her music. What arguably is even more impressive is that she balances being mom to two young children with touring.

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Cuban band infects soul

hen he asked Orlando "Maraca" Valle to play in Olympia, Michael Olson never expected the Grammy-nominated Cuban flutist and composer to say yes.

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Variety spices up show

Last year, storyteller Elizabeth Lord decided it was high time for a vaudeville revival.

Flamenco Club of Olympia kicks off fancy footwork

Teresa Torkanowsky spent decades as a flamenco dancer and teacher. When she left that life and moved to Olympia, she brought her love of flamenco with her.

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Just like in the good ol' days

This weekend, the stagecoach rides again like it did in the Wild West days - and as it did last year.
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Older actresses deal with ageism

I recently read an article detailing the 14-year process it took to bring the remake of "The Women" to the screen. It crystallizes the fact that Hollywood still has a major hang-up with the bankability and viability of actresses.

Student Orchestras concert draws kids to music

Student Orchestras of Greater Olympia's "Peter and the Wolf" is a concert meant to appeal to more than just the ears.

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Have a heavenly slice at Boston Harbor Pies

I have a long and happy relationship with pie. When I was growing up in Eastern Washington, we would spend every weekend at my Grandma Dekay's house on Eloika Lake.

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Flamenco Club kicks off fancy footwork

Teresa Torkanowsky spent decades as a flamenco dancer and teacher. When she left that life and moved to Olympia, she brought her love of flamenco with her.