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Live theater on tap Saturday at Capital Playhouse

Capital Playhouse is offering two live theater options for Saturday night.
Look to the sky for a dazzling Fourth of July

As a Fourth of July tradition, fireworks feel pretty all-American. But most are manufactured in China, and problems with shipping explosives have led to a shortage.
Visit parks to hear legends, folktales, personal stories

If you imagine storytime with pajama-clad children snuggled into bed or squirming tots sitting on the library floor, here's a new story: It's set in a park, where listeners in lawn chairs sit back and relax, soak up the sun and listen to a group of storytellers spin short stories in the open air.
Big bands, big crowds line up for Music in the Park

Jazz Senators kicks off sweet summer tunes
Talented youths showcase skills at What You Got?

It might seem like a no-brainer that the music, films and art featured at the What You Got? Youth Festival would be created by youths.
No politics? You still can mingle with Presidents

Are you ready to, as Sir Mix-A-Lot would say, "shake that healthy butt?"
Musicians bend sound to their will during Experimental Music Festival

What is experimental music?
'Bloodline' premieres in Yelm

A tomb in southwest France has been discovered that might help substantiate the existence of a bloodline descending from both Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene. Findings from the tomb are featured in the documentary "Bloodline" (learn more at www.bloodlinethemovie.com), which takes over where "The Da Vinci Code" leaves off. The film makes its Washington state premiere Friday at Yelm Cinemas, 201 Prairie Park St.
Get in on the joke: Improvisation king Ryan Stiles joins fellow funnymen for comedy show

For fans of improvisational comedy, Olympia is a pretty good place to be. That's because the crew from "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" - who will be in town Sunday to perform "Whose Live Anyway?" - does only a few shows a year, and frequently one of those is in South Sound. That keeps things both lively and convenient.
My, oh my, fungi: Get your fill during Pacific Northwest Mushroom Festival

Olympia has Capitol Lake. Shelton has oysters. Sequim has lavender.
Summer sizzles at Huntamer Park this summer with music, movies, fun and sun

Get ready for a test of quick wit and esoteric expertise.
The Tacoma Art Museum is

The Tacoma Art Museum is accepting entries for the ni nth Northwest Biennial through July 26. The Biennial is open to residents of Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Only work created since January 2007 will be considere. There is a nonrefundable $25 entry fee. For more details on requirements, go to www.tacoma
Mirah and Spectratone Rock the library with a 'buggy' show

The library might seem like an unlikely place for a concert, but to singer-songwriter Mirah, it makes perfect sense.
Rhythm circle connects folks

Going out to hear live music is a pretty common form of entertainment. But for most people, going out to make live music is not.
Rustic setting is home to music festival

The Olympic Music Festival has come a long way since 1984.