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This nostalgic and immersive concert-style theater show From Buenos Aires, Argentina, Che Apalache is bringing Chimpanzees, wolves, and gorillas are among the most Pilobolus invites you to Come to Your Senses! Engage with full live band chronicles the amazing journey shared their Latingrass style to Olympia. Blending South charismatic of the social mammals we know—besides with childlike wonder in the miracle of your senses by the folk-rock duo, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. It tells American music with Bluegrass, Che's repertoire ranges ourselves. They’re also under threat. Join biologist turned through both classic and brand new repertory that begins the story from their humble beginnings to their incredible from vivid Latin rhythms to a capella mountain gospel photographer Ronan Donovan as he talks about the by examining our biology and ends by utilizing the senses success as one of the best-selling music groups of the songs. This is part of their record release tour celebrating incredible similarities we humans share with other social in a refreshing immersion in the biosphere. ‘60s to their dramatic split in 1970. It culminates with the their new album produced by the legendary Bela Fleck. mammals in the animal kingdom, and what we can learn famous “The Concert in Central Park” reunion in 1981. from them. Alicia Wilson Richardsv Scott Allan Stevens © © CALIFORNIA GUITAR TRIO + BLACK BOX JAZZ SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL MONTREAL GUITAR TRIO LAVON HARDISON TAJ MAHAL QUARTET COMEDY COMPETITION

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The universe of guitar knows no boundaries! The two LaVon Hardison sings jazz standards, originals, and Taj Mahal brings his heart and soul to the stage with Laugh your night away with the 40th Annual Seattle hottest guitar trios in America meet on stage for a her own eclectic and compelling arrangements traditional country blues and Afrocentric roots music. He International Comedy Competition! For one night only, unique six-by-6-string ‘phenomensemble’ of original of popular songs. Equally at home at jazz clubs, takes a global fusion approach to his sound, weaving in Olympia will play host to the semi-finalists who have compositions and new arrangements of progressive rock, corporate events, private parties, and sacred reggae, R&B, gospel, and Hawaiian slack key. survived the preliminary rounds as they face off in an epic world, jazz, and classical music. settings, LaVon uses her background in musical skirmish of punch lines and comedic timing. theater, opera, and jazz as a foundation for her engaging musical explorations.

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Greg Williamson is a jazz drummer, percussionist, Hailed by NPR as “one of America’s defining voices of Join us for our annual sing-along and costume contest! AGES 18+ Good magicians don't need sleeves and great composer, musical instigator, and keeper of the freedom and peace,” soul/gospel legend, Rock & Roll Witness the Oscar winning movie on our big screen while magicians don't need pants. This boisterous R-rated magic jazz flame. Hall of Fame inductee, and civil rights icon Mavis Staples belting out Queen's hits with your friends and family. show strips away the top hats and capes to bring the world's continues to be a vocal diva of the highest order. Since Featuring Olympia's favorite and outrageous emcee funniest and naughtiest Aussie duo to the Washington her start with The Staples Singers ("I'll Take You There," Lauren O'Neill. Center. Promising full-frontal illusions, say abracadabra and "Respect Yourself"), Mavis has blazed her own trail and her take magic to a Whole. New. Level. Premium seats include voice has only gained texture and power over the years. bonus VIP experience: Snap a pic with the magicians!

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Mary Pickford's last silent film co-stars her future Three of America’s funniest stand-up comedians (with The film that vaulted Lon Chaney into stardom for Mark Lewis is a well-traveled alto saxophonist husband, Buddy Rogers, in this crowd-pleasing numerous appearances on The Tonight Show, The Late his portrayal of Quasimodo, the hunchbacked bell and flutist who has created a vast and intensely romantic comedy about a five-and-dime shopgirl who Show, and The Daily Show) join forces to showcase their ringer living in the towers of Notre Dame. World- stimulating body of music over the past four falls for the boss' son. World-class theater organist original brand of humor in an evening packed with punch class theater organist Dennis James brings the film decades, and enlivened jazz scenes from Seattle Dennis James brings the film to life on our historic 1924 lines, clever writing and hair trigger laughs. Starring Pat to life on our historic 1924 treasure: The Mighty Andy and San Francisco to Rotterdam and Paris. treasure: The Mighty Andy Crow Wurlitzer Organ. Hazell, Pete Lee, and Tony Deyo. Crow Wurlitzer Organ.

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Sat FEBRUARY 22 | 7:30 PM PR $30 A $25 B $20 C $15 Fri MARCH 6 | 7:30 PM PR $45 A $35 B $30 C $25 Fri MARCH 20 | 7:30 PM TICKETS $26 Sun MARCH 22 | 2:00 PM PR $30 A $25 B $20 C $15 $ Sun MARCH 22 | 6:00 PM PR $30 A $25 B $20 C 15 Portland drag performer Anthony Hudson / Carla LOL is returning to the Washington Center after rave This popular event is like nothing else in Olympia and Rossi brings a queer spin on the ancestral tradition of reviews! If you missed this all-female stand-up tour last will sell out fast! Our 5th annual Salon draws you in to Amazing tricks, big air stunts, comedy antics, and athletic storytelling, drawing from Disney’s “Pocahontas” to season, now is your chance to get on board with this an inner circle of poets, authors, musicians, and artists. feats with high energy excitement from beginning to end! Cher’s “Half-Breed” through song, dance, and video. This highly entertaining comedic experience. Expect big 2020 features Jim Lynch, Sadi Sparks, Zhang Er, Amy It’s not just a show, it’s an interactive experience for animal is truly a unique coming-of-age story that explores racial laughs, big fun, and a great night out with a whole new Shephard, Alec Clayton, and Bryan Willis. lovers of all ages! All the Perondi dogs have been rescued self-identification. line-up of powerhouse comediennes. from pounds and shelters from across the country and can't wait to perform for you!

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Koresh Dance Company was founded by Israeli-born Post-post-modern diva Meow Meow has hypnotized, This Celtic rock group has a rocky, rhythmic undertow Kareem is a versatile saxophonist and composer choreographer and artistic director Roni Koresh. Known for inspired, and terrified audiences globally with layered with guitars, fiddle, and topped with powerful with strong roots in the traditions of jazz, blues, its engaging performance and technically superb dancers, unique and outrageous creations. A modern-day vocals and storytelling. This high-energy live show offers classical and funk, and has been performing Koresh has been hailed internationally. This production is cabaret songstress, the spectacular crowd-surfing a fresh take on traditional folk songs as well as a few throughout the U.S. and abroad for years, gaining a tender, joyful, passionate and humorous interpretation tragi-comedienne has been called nothing short of originals that will have audiences out of breath and attention from critics and audiences alike. of the paintings of Henri Matisse. Original musical "sensational." hollering from their seats! composition by John Levis and poetry by Karl Mullen.

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A double bill featuring the best in Cajun & Zydeco music! Award-winning concert pianist Sarah Hagen changes A former Miami Dolphins cheerleader, Fulbright scholar, The Temptations started serving up soul hits in the BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet and Terrance Simien & gears in this stand-up (or rather, sit-down!) piano-filled television correspondent, and field biologist who 1960s and founding member Otis Williams is still going the Zydeco Experience bring the sounds of New Orleans comedy. “Perk up, pianist!” is a uniquely charming music discovered a new species of lemur in Madagascar, Mireya strong on stage with singers Ron Tyson, Terry Weeks, to Olympia. "Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!" and storytelling experience that takes you deep inside Mayor energizes audiences everywhere. She offers a Larry Braggs and Willie Greene Jr. The Temptations' hits the world of a touring classical musician. behind-the-scenes look at the hardships and dangers of include “The Way You Do the Things You Do,” “My Girl,” life in the field, along with the moments of discovery that and “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg.” make it all worthwhile.

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