By Ruby Love I spoke with artist Loie Warren at Obsidian in downtown Olympia, surrounded by the din of clanking dishes, espresso being made, and the muted conversation of students in the midst of half-heartedly studying. The walls were lined with Loie’s work—richly contrasted black and white photographs, many featuring […]
Not Vanishing: Contemporary Expressions in Indigenous Art 1977-2015 at the Museum of Northwest Art
By Katherine Bussey At the opening for “Not Vanishing: Contemporary Expressions in Indigenous Art 1977-2015”, spectators shared heat and energy, engaging between objects of art and music while celebrating decades of dynamic creativity. A new generation of artists are also being celebrated as they break ground by confronting obsolete social […]
Sensations that Announce to FutureAt The Evergreen Art Gallery
By Jules Prosser I am sitting on a couch with a glowing blue light beneath it, eating an orange I took from a giant handmade clamshell. Boards painted in bright, warm colors surround me on two sides. I’ve been told that the place I am in is a spaceship of sorts, […]
Olympia Zine Fest The First Annual Fest Comes to Olympia on Oct. 22
By Sarah Bradley For the first time ever, Olympia will be having it’s very own Zine Fest! The event will be comprised of five days worth of events happening between October 22 and 26th. For readers new to the world of DIY-zines, they can be made by anyone and about […]
Evergreen Limits Smoking Q&A With John Hurley
By Nix Chance Last week I sat down with administrator John Hurley, who was behind the choice to remove the core of campus smoking areas, and asked him a few questions about the decision. When did the decision to remove the ‘core’ smoking areas become official? It became official this […]
Mural Unveiled in Honor of Leonard Peltier
By Chloe Marina Manchester On October 12, during Olympia’s inaugural Indigenous People’s Day celebration, Chauncey Peltier, Leonard Peltier’s oldest son, and Ira Coyne, unveiled a mural at the Artesian Well in honor of Leonard Peltier. The mural itself is a replica of an original painting by Leonard Peltier called Stalking, […]
Gallery HighlightsFall Arts Walk
By Jules Prosser Arts Walk weekend is one of the few times Olympia feels like a real city. One ventures downtown to find the streets awash with people, men selling big sticks on the sidewalk, and musicians performing in what could be mistaken for Pearl Jam cover bands. The few […]
Olympia People’s MicWeekly Open-Mic Offers A Voice To The Community
Last Thursday evening I ventured to the back room of Ben Moore’s Restaurant in Downtown Olympia. Past the dining tables was a hidden stage, paintings framed against brick-red walls, and a playlist of classic songs providing a laidback atmosphere. In front of neat rows of chairs stood the spotlight. I […]
Street StyleFall Arts Walk
By Sara Fabian Fall Arts Walk is one of the biggest events in Olympia’s social calendar. The two day event circulates at the epicenter of Thurston county: downtown Olympia. While the event may be overwhelming to some, I quite enjoy the large vibrant crowds of families, friends, and packs of […]
Media Island ShowFall Arts Walk
By Bryel Fyfe During my first year in Olympia, I had the misfortune of living on campus. This, mixed with a newborn noesis of my current location, made getting my ass to a show an endeavor, sometimes a drunken misadventure. However, as someone who now very conveniently lives downtown, I […]