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The Washington Center for the Performing Arts announces its 2026-27 season
Rachel Benton 6/18/26 Rachel Benton 6/18/26

The Washington Center for the Performing Arts announces its 2026-27 season

Originally published on The JOLT News on June 17, 2026

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Review: Masterworks Chorale Ensemble’s ‘80’s Dance Party’ 
Rachel Benton 6/17/26 Rachel Benton 6/17/26

Review: Masterworks Chorale Ensemble’s ‘80’s Dance Party’ 

Originally published on The JOLT News on June 16, 2026

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Olympia artist Lynette Charters reflects on her time as FX animator on Disney's ‘A Goofy Movie’ 
Rachel Benton 6/12/26 Rachel Benton 6/12/26

Olympia artist Lynette Charters reflects on her time as FX animator on Disney's ‘A Goofy Movie’ 

Originally published on The JOLT News on June 11, 2026

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Arts & Pride Month conversation series: Taylor DeCastro
Rachel Benton 6/11/26 Rachel Benton 6/11/26

Arts & Pride Month conversation series: Taylor DeCastro

Originally published on The JOLT News on June 10, 2026

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Review: St. Mark Lutheran Church presents ‘Rock Vespers’
Rachel Benton 6/10/26 Rachel Benton 6/10/26

Review: St. Mark Lutheran Church presents ‘Rock Vespers’

Originally published on the JOLT News on June 9, 2026

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A personal look at the Washington Center series
Rachel Benton 6/5/26 Rachel Benton 6/5/26

A personal look at the Washington Center series

Originally published on The JOLT News on June 4, 2026

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SPSCC choirs to perform silent film soundtrack with screening
Rachel Benton 6/4/26 Rachel Benton 6/4/26

SPSCC choirs to perform silent film soundtrack with screening

Originally published on The JOLT News on June 3, 2026

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Arts & Pride Month conversation series: Jonah Barnett
Rachel Benton 6/3/26 Rachel Benton 6/3/26

Arts & Pride Month conversation series: Jonah Barnett

Originally published on The JOLT News on June 2, 2026

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Timberline High School announces fall 2026 musical — ‘Come From Away’
Rachel Benton 5/29/26 Rachel Benton 5/29/26

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 
Rachel Benton 5/28/26 Rachel Benton 5/28/26

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
Rachel Benton 5/27/26 Rachel Benton 5/27/26

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
Rachel Benton 5/25/26 Rachel Benton 5/25/26

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’ 
Rachel Benton 5/22/26 Rachel Benton 5/22/26

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
Rachel Benton 5/20/26 Rachel Benton 5/20/26

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
Rachel Benton 5/18/26 Rachel Benton 5/18/26

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
Rachel Benton 5/14/26 Rachel Benton 5/14/26

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’ 
Rachel Benton 5/13/26 Rachel Benton 5/13/26

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 
Rachel Benton 5/8/26 Rachel Benton 5/8/26

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 
Rachel Benton 5/5/26 Rachel Benton 5/5/26

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
Rachel Benton 5/4/26 Rachel Benton 5/4/26

Review: ‘Love/Sick’ by Olympia Little Theatre

Originally published on The JOLT News on April 30, 2026

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