Entertainment (from the archives)
Tugboats return to the southern tip of Puget Sound for three days of entertainment, food, art, history, and a last farewell to summer during Harbor Days, Aug. 30-Sept. 1, on the Olympia waterfront.
See more than 30 working, vintage and retired tugs along with the historic Lotus and the Virginia V Steamship at Percival Landing. Experience rowing a Dragon Boat. And cheer on your favorite vessel during the annual tugboat races at noon on Sunday!
Port Plaza will be a gathering spot for musical entertainment, more than 150 arts and crafts and commercial booths, Port of Olympia’s giant Lego building blocks, model tugboat demonstrations, maritime history, plenty of food and other activities for children.
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The end of winter has always been the hardest time. You're itching to get outside, but the weather just doesn't want to cooperate. The March drearies set in. My friends and I never seemed bored when we were kids, even when we were stuck inside. We didn't have to wait for the latest thing that ... FULL STORY
I don't know how many times I laughed while watching this adorable YouTube of two girls in a camper trying to teach the game of paper (tabletop) football, while some raucous boys played nearby. Paper football is another great, simple indoor game - you just need a flat table and a piece of paper. ... FULL STORY
From the Washington Center for the Performing Arts - October 4 - October 27, 2013 Washington Center Black Box This new dramatization of C.S. Lewis' classic, set in the land of Narnia, faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, ... FULL STORY
From the Rochester United Methodist Church - Free Community Movie Night at the Rochester United Methodist Church! When: Saturday, October 26, 2013 @ 6:00 PM 18206 Corvallis Street, Rochester Admission to our monthly Family Movie Theater Nights is always FREE and open to the communit... FULL STORY
From the Washington Center for the Performing Arts - Saturday, October 12 at 7:30 PM Washington Center Main Stage Energetic and evocative sounds of Ireland and Scotland waft and weave through this evening of music and dance. Masterworks celebrates Celtic traditions with guest artists: ... FULL STORY
Comedy Night at Centralia College Thursday, February 21 7:00 pm Corbet Theatre Comedy night with K-Von from MTV's Disaster Date and Dillion Garcia. Show starts at 7pm, doors open at 6:45, the show will be on Corbet Stage. Free for students with a student ID card, $3.00 without. This event i... FULL STORY
"Spit" was my favorite card game when I was a kid - and it's great for kids of all ages! Use your oldest deck, because the game can get pretty wild. For two players. The game is also called "Speed" or "Slam." Game explanation from About.com - Goal: To get rid of all your cards... FULL STORY
With his unique voice, virtuosic piano chops and dapper sense of style, Jon Batiste transcends music genres and has ignited the NYC music scene. Raised among the sounds and rhythms of New Orleans, Batiste comes from a renowned lineage of performers. He studied jazz and classical piano at The Juil... FULL STORY
Have the kids put away anything that beeps or flashes for an hour or so (you put 'em away, too.) When was the last time you played jacks? You've probably forgotten how fun it is - and how challenging it can be. All it takes is ten jacks, a small bouncy ball, a flat surface...and nerves of steel. ... FULL STORY
Here are some videos that show how to do cat's cradle. This takes practice! A great road game-or anywhere you need to sit and wait, or stand in line. Have fun! FULL STORY
A Video by Pete Vigeant - Kids can play spud for hours. As long as you use a somewhat soft ball, nobody should get hurt. Using a beach ball or a slightly deflated volley ball works well. - editor FULL STORY