Saturday March 19th: This weekend, you can go out for a fabulous girl’s night out in downtown Olympia, and help children in need at the same time! Taking place at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts (512 Washington Street SE. Olympia WA 98501), the Monarch Children’s Justice and Advocacy Center is hosting a benefit performance and jewelry show. The fun starts at 8PM with two acclaimed female comedy acts including Lisa Koch, who has performed alongside such greats as Steve Martin and Dave Brubeck. If you are in need of a good laugh, you certainly won’t be disappointed.
All of the proceeds from this event go towards the Monarch Children’s Justice and Advocacy Center’s efforts to help children who have been victims of abuse.
Tickets: $25 per person, or $20 for low-income persons or large groups of eight and over. In addition, the Center charges a $2.50 service fee on top of all ticket prices. Tickets can be purchased on the Washington Center’s website at the following link: www.washingtoncenter.org
Saturday March 19th and Sunday March 20th: The novel, “The Secret Garden,” is a children’s’ classic. Now, see it come to life in the Capital Playhouse (612 4th Ave E. Olympia, WA 98501) this weekend as directed by the Pulitzer-Prize winning playwright, Marsha Norman. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the tale, the story centers around Mary, an orphaned eleven-year-old girl who has been sent to live with her reclusive uncle in his English estate. During her time there, she finds an ancient secluded garden, which she takes it upon herself to nurse back to health along with her friend Dickon. It is a heartwarming tale of friendship and growth that both adults and children will definitely enjoy.
Tickets: Prices range from $24 – $35 per person depending on the age of the individual for whom the ticket is purchased, and whether the show is a matinee or evening performance. Tickets can be purchased online at the following link: http://www.capitalplayhouse.com/
Show Times: Saturday 3/19 from 7:30PM-10PM, and Sunday 3/20 from 2PM-4PM
Sunday March 20th: To wrap up your weekend, be sure not to miss a performance by the contemporary musical artist, Christopher O’Reilly at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts (512 Washington Street SE. Olympia WA 98501). O’Reilly has been featured in Rolling Stone Magazine for his four-star recording of Radiohead’s “True Love Waits,” and has also hosted National Public Radio’s, “From the Top,” event for the past ten years. The performance begins at 7:30PM. This is a musical event not to be missed! See ticketing information below.
Tickets: Tickets cost $29.50 for adults and $14.75 for youth. They can be purchased online through the Washington Center’s website at the following link: www.washingtoncenter.org or at the Center’s box office two hours prior to the event. Remember, on top of all ticket prices, the Washington Center charges a $2.50 ticket-servicing fee.
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