Weekend Planner: Your guide to fun in the South Sound in the coming week
Sunday
A rising star
Seen as a rising star from Portland, Johanna Warren was described in Rolling Stone magazine as one of four “singer-songwriters you need to know in 2015.” Waterwitch Presents is bringing her to Rignall Hall, 8131 Urquhart Road NW, Olympia for a 7:30 p.m. show Sunday. Elizabeth Hummel will be opening the show for a night of music. A $5-$10 donation is requested, no one will be turned away.
Monday
Smooth like velvet
Creating a tribute to Mel Tormé and Marty Paich, Olympia-based singer Dennis Hastings and Tacoma-based bandleader Keith Henson have teamed up to bring “The Velvet Fog” to the stage. The original duo made a series of legendary and consummate recordings of great American songs that Hastings and Henson will bring to life. Come out to enjoy the music at 8 p.m. Monday at Rhythm & Rye, 311 Capitol Way N., Olympia. For more information, call 360-705-0760.
Thursday
See all these good people
With a career spanning more than 40 years, Grammy Award-winning rock band Yes has sold nearly 40 million albums. The group brings its symphonic progressive rock sound to the stage to this day and is on tour with Toto, making a stop at Little Creek Casino Resort, 91 W. state Route 108, Shelton. See them live in an 8 p.m. show Thursday. Tickets are $50-$125 and are available online at little-creek.com/entertainment.
Thursday —Nov. 15
You’re invited
With a passion and dedication to experiencing color, a new group exhibition, “Invitation to Color” will open Thursday at the Washington Center for Performing Arts Gallery, 512 Washington St. SE, Olympia. Exhibiting artists include Jennifer Lauer, Rose Nicholas, Sophie Stimson, Heather Grob, Betsey Nelson, Cathy Wiggins, Roger Cumming and Linda West, who have been working with and learning from Simon Kogan, artist, teacher and curator of the show for the past 10 years. The exhibit will be on display through Nov. 15 and will host an artists’ reception at 6 p.m. Sept. 19.
Friday (Sept. 4) — Monday
Temple of Cascadia
Bringing together CascadiaNow and Music on the Mounds, Cascadia Rainingman is a cultural festival to learn, share, connect and celebrate our bioregion. It’s going to be all about music, presentations, and sharing both skills and ideas, all while celebrating Cascadia and how to make a difference in the bioregion. There will be classes to join and music to enjoy at this four-day event. Hours are 5-10 p.m. Friday (Sept. 4), 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m.-noon Monday. The location will be released with the purchase of a ticket; $35 weekend pass, $20 day pass for Saturday or Sunday, which includes camping and parking. Get your tickets online at cascadiarainingman.com.
Saturday
Traditional songs at Traditions
Playing music from the Great American Songbook, vocalist Denise Daverso, pianist Joe Baque and bassist Steve Luceno have teamed up to perform in an 8 p.m. show Saturday. Come out to Traditions Café and World Folk Art, 300 Fifth Ave. SW, Olympia, for a night of music. Tickets are $15, $10 student and low income. For more information, go to traditionsfairtrade.com.
Friday (Sept. 4) — Saturday
New exhibit popping up downtown
The State Capitol Museum has kicked off a new exhibit in the windows of the Olympia Downtown Welcome Center, 301 Fourth Ave. SE. “Pop Up Museum” features local history with popular ‘Then and Now’ photos on display through Sept. 5, culminating in a family-friendly afternoon of history-based activities. Bring an old photo featuring the South Sound region and try to stump the panel of historians. It is noon -3 p.m. Saturday and free to the public. For more information call 253-272-9747
This story was originally published September 3, 2015 at 11:00 PM with the headline "Weekend Planner: Your guide to fun in the South Sound in the coming week."