Arts and Literature (from the archives)
The Washington Performing Arts Center presents "Comedy in the Box" on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at 7:30 PM in the Washington Center Black Box.
Our wildly popular Comedy in the Box series continues with the best from the Seattle Comedy Competition spending the evening in our cabaret black box stage. Most evenings feature a headlining act with two opening performers, and a full bar is available in the lobby throughout the evening. Some comedians may be a bit more blue than others, but you’re sure to have a great time!
These performances are for patrons 21 and older
Tickets*:
Adult $16.
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The Washington Center for the Performing Arts presents a silent movie double feature on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at 7:00 PM on The Washington Center Main Stage. MYSTERY OF THE LEAPING FISH (1916) In this farce, nothing is sacred. Cops are lampooned. Drug addiction is comic... FULL STORY
The Washington Center for the Performing Arts presents the Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival on Friday March 8 at 7:30 pm on the Main Stage. After 30 successful years of the festival in Hawaii on the islands of Oahu, Maui, Hawaii and Kauai and in various cities on the continent, the festival com... FULL STORY
The Washington Center for the Performing Arts presents the "Black Box Caberet Jazz Series, featuring Marc Smason and Better World" on Friday, March 8 at 8:00 pm in the Washington Center Black Box. Marc Smason has performed throughout the world with such luminaries as the Funk Brothers, Baby Gramp... FULL STORY
February 1 – 17, 2013 The Washington Center Black Box Olympia Family Theater last performed James and the Giant Peach in 2008 — and we are excited to bring back to our stage Roald Dahl’s beloved story! Young orphan James is sent to live with his horrible Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker. Life ... FULL STORY
From the Tacoma Art Museum - Tacoma Art Museum Brings Once-Forgotten Northwest Artist Back into the Spotlight Austere Beauty: The Art of Z. Vanessa Helder Now–October 20, 2013 Z. Vanessa Helder was a one-of-a-kind, nationally recognized master watercolorist from the Northwes... FULL STORY
The Washington Center for the Performing Arts presents the Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival and Competition on Saturday, March 16, at 7:30 PM on the Washington Center Main Stage. Once again, MCE hosts the regional finals of the annual Harmony Sweepstakes a cappella competition. This lively... FULL STORY
The Washington Center for the Performing Arts presents the Olympia Symphony's "Operatic Treasures" on Sunday March 10 at 7:00 pm on the Main Stage. Sunday, March 10 at 7:00 PM The Washington Center Main Stage The mission of the Olympia Symphony Orchestra is to provide the highest quality live... FULL STORY
Watch this amazing young girl tackle David Gilmour's guitar solo from The Wall's "Comfortably Numb." She rocks! FULL STORY
Take a family-friendly tour of the exhibition "Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Gainsborough: The Treasures of Kenwood House, London." After the tour, create your own portrait inspired by the masterful paintings of women, men and children featured in this exhibition. Members: $7.50 Adults: $15.00 Fami... FULL STORY