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Molly Gilmore on June 13th, 2019
Some might say that serving in the military is no laughing matter. Jennifer McMillen -- a former seaman in the U.S. Navy and an Army wife -- aims to prove them wrong.
McMillen of Yelm is producing Red, White & You, a comedy show by and about people who've lived the
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Molly Gilmore on April 27th, 2017
Walla Walla means "many waters," but these days, the charming Eastern Washington town is better known for its many wines.
The once-sleepy town of 32,000 is drawing winos - er, tourists - from far afield. The New York Times has taken note. Some say it's poised to become the next Napa
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Molly Gilmore on April 20th, 2017
Ashland, Oregon, the charming small town that's home to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, is quite likely the Shakespeare capital of the United States.
There are plenty of other reasons to visit - nature, culture and fine dining among them - but if you're going to drive almost to the California border,
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Molly Gilmore on March 30th, 2017
The Olympia Food Co-op's focus on local, organic and bulk foods sets it apart from many grocery stores. But underneath what's on the shelves and in the freezers, there's another difference:
The co-op is a community - a community of workers who make decisions collaboratively and a community of shoppers, most
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Molly Gilmore on February 23rd, 2017
If you have a question about wine, chances are Justin Wilkes can answer it.
Which wine pairs well with paella (or pad Thai, or pizza)?
Could you recommend a bold red for a casual evening at home? A Champagne for a special occasion?
Could it be organic?
Wilkes runs The Wine Loft in downtown
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Molly Gilmore on December 8th, 2016
Unlikely though it might seem, a troupe of Olympia actors is helping to train medical personnel at Madigan Army Medical Center.
Members of the Heartsparkle Players play the roles of patients who interact with interns, residents and others getting advanced medical training at Madigan's Charles A. Andersen Simulation Center.
Last week, Heartsparkle
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Molly Gilmore on December 1st, 2016
This year, The Christmas Revels - an interactive holiday performance and celebration - will bring to Tacoma the customs, culture and music of Wales.
"Wales is a singing culture," said Mary Lynn, executive director of the Puget Sound Revels. "They sing in multi-part harmony at rugby games."
It's a perfect subject for
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Molly Gilmore on November 23rd, 2016
The holiday season is upon us, that time of tree trimming, menorah lighting, cookie baking, gift buying - and show seeing.
No kidding. You might think there'd be enough to do at this time of year, but holiday time is a big time for families to dress up and go out
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Molly Gilmore on July 29th, 2016
Ah, the joys of a sunny day at a marina: the smell of the water, the sounds of the seagulls, the sight of the water.
That appealing atmosphere is bound to draw appealing people, right?
Apparently that's the case at Boathouse 19, voted Best Place to Meet Someone in the Volcano's Best
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Molly Gilmore on March 25th, 2016
They say every dog has his day, and these days it seems every dog has his day out: More canines are hitting the road come vacation time.
"The Northwest is really dog-friendly," said Holly Anderson of Mud Bay stores. "If you're just walking around sightseeing, everyone is very relaxed about it,
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Molly Gilmore on November 26th, 2014
At the Olympia's new brewpub Three Magnets Brewing Co., the "soft launch has turned rock-hard very quickly," as a recent post on the pub's Facebook page put it.
The pub opened Nov. 7, with the all-ages restaurant section opening Nov. 17, but it's already getting plenty of attention from fans of
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Molly Gilmore on October 28th, 2014
This isn't just a story about Olympia restaurants: It's also a self-guided walking tour of Capitol Way, Olympia's answer to Main Street.
The stretch from where the road begins at the Olympia Farmers Market south to the State Capital Museum on 21st Avenue is a great walk to take
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Molly Gilmore on October 27th, 2014
We spotted guitarist Vince Brown enjoying a post-gig meal earlier this month at the stylish Dillingers Cocktails & Kitchen.
Brown has a whole array of late-night favorites - just the way most people have a collection of favorite restaurants that close at 9 p.m.
"My go-to restaurants are Dillingers, QB, Swing
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Molly Gilmore on September 30th, 2014
House concerts - those intimate shows where people open their homes to musicians, friends and strangers for an intimate show like no other - are a regular occurrence these days.
The trend got its start in 1997, when singer-songwriters Elizabeth Hummel and Cindy Lee Berryhill embarked on the Living Room Tour.
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Molly Gilmore on September 26th, 2014
You know that Facebook friend who's always sharing videos with such status updates as "SOOOO cute!" or "Fluff ball awww"? (Yes, these are real quotes from real Facebook friends.)
Come Friday night, all of those people can go AFK and head for the Lacey Timberland Library, which will be hosting an
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Molly Gilmore on September 9th, 2014
The zucchini is joked about, giggled at for its shape and sometimes maligned for its overabundance at this time of year.
But Sunday, the zucchini will have its day at the Olympia Food Co-op's first Zuke Fest.
The fest, part of the co-op's annual Harvest Party, will give those phallic giants a
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Molly Gilmore on April 12th, 2012
IT'S OPENING DURING OLYMPIA ART WALK >>>
After eight months without a space to call its own, the Olympia All-Ages Project has a new space for concerts, art shows and more.
"We're going to be opening there on Arts Walk," said Mariella Luz, who spearheads the All-Ages Project. There'll be a group
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Molly Gilmore on August 20th, 2011
SNIPPET FROM OUR SUMMER GUIDE >>>
Like those now-scarce restaurants where roller-skating servers deliver food to your car, drive-in movies had their heyday in the '50s. These days, most movies watched in the car are on computer or smart-phone screens. But while drive-ins.com lists only six open drive-ins
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Molly Gilmore on August 3rd, 2011
FROM A MOVEMENT TO A MUSEUM PIECE >>>
Remember when grunge was just everyday life? Flannel, long hair, not washing too often.
It seems like that was only a few weeks ago. (Right now, it's too warm for the flannel.)
The musical movement has now been relegated to history by the Experience Music
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Molly Gilmore on July 30th, 2011
SUNBURN RELIEF >>>
Harry Shearer is best known for being funny. He voices Mr. Burns and a host of others on The Simpsons. He was a writer and cast member on Saturday Night Live. He starred in This Is Spinal Tap and A Mighty Wind.
But there is nothing funny about The
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Molly Gilmore on July 27th, 2011
Harry Shearer is best known for being funny. He voices Mr. Burns and a host of others on The Simpsons. He was a writer and cast member on Saturday Night Live. He starred in This Is Spinal Tap and A Mighty Wind.
But there is nothing funny about The Big Uneasy,
Molly Gilmore on February 23rd, 2011
There's plenty of speculation, but who'll be left holding the Oscars in Hollywood on Sunday night is still a mystery.
In Olympia, though, anyone who attends the Olympia Film Society's Oscar Party can lay hands on - and be photographed with - a real Oscar.
Hosted by pianist-actor-director-composer Josh Anderson, the party
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