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The Trumpet King: Louis Armstrong Plays at the Evergreen Ballroom on July 22, 1944

  By Jennifer Crooks Through the years, music has always been important in Thurston County. While many have participated in community and private musical organizations, even...
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Evergreen Ballroom History Series: Little Bill and The Bluenotes

It is a little-known fact that school was actually in session at the Evergreen Ballroom. School for aspiring, young musicians, that is. The Green...
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Evergreen Ballroom History Series: Ike and Tina Turner in 1966

In 1966, the Evergreen Ballroom out on Old Highway 99 in Lacey was ripe for the visit it got from Ike and Tina Turner....
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Evergreen Ballroom History Series: The Fabulous Wailers at The Green

The Fabulous Wailers have held a strong presence in Pacific Northwest rock-n-roll history and for good reason. They were very popular with the dance...
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Evergreen Ballroom History Series: Dance Nights of the 1950s

A 1950s Saturday night in Lacey meant going out to the Evergreen Ballroom to dance until the very last song, long past midnight. There...
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Evergreen Ballroom History Series: The Sholunds and the Orchestra Era

Walter Sholund, logger, shipbuilder and violin player, built the barn-styled Evergreen Ballroom. Its presence drew a long stream of visiting musicians to its bandstand...
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Evergreen Ballroom History Series: Johnny Cash’s Teenage Queen Contest

At midnight on June 29, 1958, KGY radio listeners in Lacey, Olympia, and the entire radio wave receiving area, tuned in to hear the...

OlyDance at The Eagles Ballroom for Swing, Blues and Salsa Dancing

Are you looking to connect with your community? OlyDance is all about supporting one another and healing your soul by moving with your fellow...
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The Robbins Family – An Intimate Portrait of How Lacey Has Changed

Cast your mind onto the corner of 6th Avenue and College Way in Lacey. Traffic thickens at the corner all hours of the day and into...

The Washington Center & Ballet Northwest Present 2023 Olympia Dance Festival

Submitted by The Washington Center for the Performing Arts The Washington Center and Ballet Northwest are thrilled to announce the return of Olympia Dance Festival...

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