By Morgan
It’s no secret that Oly loves its artists. Avid readers may notice that Thurston Talk has reported frequently on different street fairs, plays, and gallery showings in the Olympia, and with good reason. There is always something arts-centric going on in the area.
Friday and Saturday (October 7th and 8th) is the Fall Olympia Arts Walk. Not to be confused with its Springtime cousin, the Fall Arts Walk is the second of the two renowned semi-annual arts walks that the city hosts each year.
While the autumn installment does not have a Procession of the Species, hundreds of local businesses, galleries and theaters open their doors and display the amazing work of local artists, crafters and performers from all over the area.
There are events of all types that you can catch on a casual jaunt downtown from plays to performances by crowd-rallying local bands and dance troupes.
Here are some previews of what you can expect to find on Friday:
Family Art and Face Painting: 5PM at the Hands On Children’s Museum
Located at the top of Capitol Way, the Hands On Children’s Museum is one of the best places in Thurston County to spend a day with the kids. The two thousand plus square foot facility is filled with interactive play toys, educational gizmos, and local kid-friendly art pieces that decorate the walls.
The Make Olympia Street Market: 5PM on Washington Street
Take a look at what the local crafters, chefs, growers, artists and more have to show off this Friday and Saturday. This will be the last Make Olympia market event for the season, so make sure to check it out!
Latte Art! Barista Throwdown: 6PM at Reality Church (620 Franklin St. SE)
Watch as baristas from your favorite local coffee shops compete to create amazing latte art! Information: (360) 584-8028
Improv Spoken Word Poetry: 7:30PM at Old School Pizzeria (108 Franklin St. NE)
Enjoy some of the best pizza and calzones in town while listening to local poets display their quickness and wit with words.
For a complete list of events for both Friday October 7th and Saturday October 8th, please visit: http://artswalkolympia.com/. The site has a helpful map of all event locations and where to find certain art pieces on display, as well as information on how to enhance your whole Arts Walk experience with their mobile app.
