Timberline High School announces fall 2026 musical — ‘Come From Away’

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Timberline High School announces fall 2026 musical — ‘Come From Away’

Originally published on The JOLT News on May 28, 2026

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An interview with Olympia Symphony Orchestra’s new Executive Director Geoff Yost

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An interview with Olympia Symphony Orchestra’s new Executive Director Geoff Yost

Originally published on The JOLT News on May 27, 2026

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Review: ‘Anastasia the Musical’ at South Puget Sound Community College

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Review: ‘Anastasia the Musical’ at South Puget Sound Community College

Originally published on The JOLT News on May 26, 2026

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Review: Student Orchestras of Greater Olympia’s spring concert

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Review: Student Orchestras of Greater Olympia’s spring concert

Originally published on The JOLT News on May 22, 2026

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Reflections from North Thurston High School’s ‘Mean Girls’

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Reflections from North Thurston High School’s ‘Mean Girls’

Originally published on The JOLT News on May 21, 2026

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Rachel’s highlight reel of 'The Hobbit' by Olympia Family Theater

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Rachel’s highlight reel of 'The Hobbit' by Olympia Family Theater

Originally published on The JOLT News on May 19, 2026

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Student Orchestras of Greater Olympia’s spring concert partners with Path to Dignity Project

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Student Orchestras of Greater Olympia’s spring concert partners with Path to Dignity Project

Originally published on The JOLT News on May 15, 2026

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Olympia Family Theater to premiere ‘The Hobbit’: Group to also announce 20th season lineup

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Olympia Family Theater to premiere ‘The Hobbit’: Group to also announce 20th season lineup

Originally published on The JOLT News on May 13, 2026

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Review: Ballet Northwest presents ‘Swan Lake’

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Review: Ballet Northwest presents ‘Swan Lake’

Originally published on The JOLT News on May 12, 2026

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A conversation with my mom and ‘plus-one’ Dee Benton

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A conversation with my mom and ‘plus-one’ Dee Benton

Originally published on The JOLT News on May 6, 2026

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For Mother's Day and Father's Day — a local arts gift guide

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For Mother's Day and Father's Day — a local arts gift guide

Originally published on The JOLT News on May 5, 2026

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Review: ‘Love/Sick’ by Olympia Little Theatre

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Review: ‘Love/Sick’ by Olympia Little Theatre

Originally published on The JOLT News on April 30, 2026

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Review: Theater Artists Olympia presents ‘Anna Considers Mars’

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Review: Theater Artists Olympia presents ‘Anna Considers Mars’

Originally published on The JOLT News on April 29, 2026

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A sneak peek of ‘Coppélia’ by Studio West Dance Theatre

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A sneak peek of ‘Coppélia’ by Studio West Dance Theatre

Originally published on The JOLT News on April 28, 2026

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Conversations with the leads of 'Swan Lake' by Ballet Northwest

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Conversations with the leads of 'Swan Lake' by Ballet Northwest

Originally published on The JOLT News on April 24, 2026

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Josephine Keefe and Ashlie Blaske discuss Harlequin Productions: ‘Where the Summit Meets the Stars’

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Josephine Keefe and Ashlie Blaske discuss Harlequin Productions: ‘Where the Summit Meets the Stars’

Originally published on The JOLT News on April 23, 2026

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Review: Olympia Symphony Orchestra's ‘Move’ season finale

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Review: Olympia Symphony Orchestra's ‘Move’ season finale

Originally published on The JOLT News on April 21, 2026

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Review: Oly AHA’s ‘Chinese Life in Olympia Walking Tour’ and remembrance exhibit

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Review: Oly AHA’s ‘Chinese Life in Olympia Walking Tour’ and remembrance exhibit

Originally published on The JOLT News on April 16, 2026

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Review: Terry Shaw and his band play 'The Music of Billy Joel’

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Review: Terry Shaw and his band play 'The Music of Billy Joel’

Originally published on The JOLT News on April 15, 2026

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Mark your calendars!

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Mark your calendars!

Originally published on The JOLT News on April 14, 2026

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