Great-Granddaughter of Founder Joins O Bee Credit Union
In 1955, Ted McGill, a worker at the Olympia Brewery, heard about credit unions and thought it would be a good idea for the brewery workers to start one. Ted went on to establish O Bee Credit Union, now a multi-million-dollar organization. He likely never imagined that 68 years later his great-granddaughter would assume the…
LeMay – America’s Car Museum To Open Their Most Immersive Exhibit
LeMay – America’s Car Museum (ACM) just opened their largest, most captivating exhibit to date. The new exhibit, called: “Shinka – An Immersive Japanese Automobile Exhibit.” is a collaboration with the community and local artists. It’s one you wont want to miss. The word “Shinka” is a Japanese term that translates to “evolution” or “progress.” The…
Providence St. Peter’s Christmas in the Forest
Teresa Lynch, Karen Fukui, Daren Sachet, Steve and Jill Cooper Providence Southwest Washington Foundation celebrated the 36th annual Christmas in the Forest event. The swanky Gala Dinner & Auction and public viewing days were filled with the holiday spirit. Alexis and Justin Erickson, Helena and Rob Rice The combined efforts of hundreds of donors, sponsors,…
Tacoma Little Theatre and UW Tacoma Presents Rent
Tacoma Little Theatre and The University of Washington-Tacoma Theatre Department bring to life Jonathan Larson’s Tony-Award winning musical RENT. RENT is directed by Maria-Tania Bandes B. Weingarden, musically directed by Shawna Avinger, and choreographed by Eric Clausell. RENT follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in…
OlyFed Puts Relationships Above the Bottom Line
The last three years have been anything but predictable. With the onset of the pandemic and all that’s transpired, both our everyday life and economy have been deeply impacted. Now more than ever, it’s critical to have a trusted partner you can turn to for expert financial advice, insightful support, and helpful resources. A mutual…
The Washington Center & Ballet NW Present – Olympia Dance Festival!
The Washington Center and Ballet Northwest are thrilled to announce the return of Olympia Dance Festival on March 2 at 7:00pm. The 2024 Olympia Dance Festival features 16 dance companies from throughout Western Washington. Olympia Dance Festival welcomes back home-town hero, Giovanny Garibay, as the special guest artist this year. Giovanny Garibay is currently with the Cincinnati Ballet. Garibay is…
The Washington Center For The Performing Arts Presents: Storm Large
The Washington Center for the Performing Arts is bringing some hot shows to Olympia to warm up your February! February 15 at 7:30pm Storm Large! Storm Large: musician, actor, playwright, author, awesome. She shot to national prominence in 2006 as a finalist on the CBS show Rock Star: Supernova, where despite having been eliminated in the week…
Tacoma Little Theatre Presents A Doll’s House, Part 2
Tacoma Little Theatre starts 2024 by bringing A Doll’s House, Part 2, the brand-new follow up to Henrik Ibsen’s classic drama, to life on its stage. A Doll’s House, Part 2 is written by Lucas Hnath and this production will be directed by Marilyn Bennett. In the final scene of Henrik Ibsen’s 1879 groundbreaking masterwork,…
Olympia Family Theater Presents Barney Carey Gets His Wings
Olympia Family Theater announces their next MainStage adventure, Barney Carey Gets His Wings, running February 23-March 17, 2024 at Olympia Family Theater in downtown Olympia. Tickets are available now at www.OlyFT.org. Rooting through an old trunk, Barney and his dad make unexpected discoveries, including a beautiful bright set of fairy wings. But boys can’t wear…
Tristate Roofing: We Got You Covered!
Tristate Roofing is more than just a roofing company. With four locations in the Puget Sound, Tristate Roofing also offers windows, siding, gutters, doors and — just recently added — patio covers to their inclusive array of exterior home specialties. Started more than two decades ago by owner John Holum, Tristate Roofing believes strongly in…
Service and Convenience at the Heart of Light Dental Studios
We can all agree on the qualities for the ideal dental provider: round-the-clock service, free consultations, same-day appointments, entire-family bookings, empathetic service and affordable care. It’s nearly impossible to find a full combination of such attributes. But then there’s Light Dental Studios. Based in Puyallup, the dentist-owned company—with 22 locations in the Puget Sound—has customer…
Veteran Graduation Ceremony At Saint Martin’s University
Saint Martin’s University hosted their winter graduation ceremony of their Washington Veterans to Technology program graduates. And celebrated their 1000th graduate of the 16-week certificate program on December 15th at Saint Martin’s University, Norman Worthington Conference Center in Lacey, WA. The graduation ceremony showcased a diverse group of veterans, active-duty military, and their spouses, each…
Ring in the Holidays with Music
Let music fill your holidays! From traditional carols to twists on the classics, music can soothe the soul and add joy to the season. The holidays are filled with excitement which can also increase your stress. A concert gives you a reason to sit still for a while. Coordinate your calendar with one or more…
Bates Technical College Students Awarded The T’wina Nobles Scholarship
Each student will receive a $2,500 T’wina Nobles Young Professionals Scholarship, the first merit-based scholarship offered to students through the Bates Tech Foundation. Bates Technical College Foundation recently announced the selection of Arika Palmer, Julius Nyangusi, Lamont Spencer, and Yoslynn Olmos as recipients of the inaugural $2,500 T’wina Nobles Young Professionals Scholarship. This scholarship, the…
Washington State History Museum’s 27th Annual Model Train Festival
The annual Model Train Festival is set to return to the Washington State History Museum from December 22, 2023, through January 1, 2024. Model train clubs from throughout the region will share incredibly detailed and expansive layouts throughout four floors of the museum. This Tacoma holiday tradition has brought together generations of families, friends, and train enthusiasts…
Tacoma Little Theatre – Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
Tacoma Little Theatre brings the family classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ to life on the stage for the first time. This production will be directed by Nick Fitzgerald, with musical direction by Debra Leach, and choreography by Melanie Gladstone. The holiday classic soars off the screen in this musical adaptation of the beloved television special. Filled with…
LeMay partners with NW Harvest and Santa’s Castle this Holiday Season
This holiday season, LeMay – America’s Car Museum is partnering with fellow non-profits, Northwest Harvest and Santa’s Castle to help those in need throughout Washington State. Both of these organizations lead year-round campaigns to raise awareness and collect donations to support the surrounding community. Northwest Harvest focuses their efforts on gathering food donations while Santa’s Castle…
Many Hands Support the Union Gospel Mission No-Fee Dental Clinic
Throughout the years, local dentists and hygienists have volunteered their time and talents at the Union Gospel Mission (UGM) No-Fee Dental Clinic. It’s painful to even imagine living with an abscessed tooth because you don’t have the money to pay a dentist. “We are serving the working poor and others with low income. I see…
Davina and The Vagabonds
When Davina Sowers was growing up, she was influenced by American roots music. “Sure, I loved Ella Fitzgerald, but also Led Zeppelin,” said the front-woman for Davina and the Vagabonds. With a mom who was a folk singer and a father born in 1902, Davina was exposed to a wide array of music. “I was…
WA529 Plans: Make the Most of the Opportunity
If you read ShowCase Magazine frequently, you probably already know we are big fans of the WA 529 plans, Guaranteed Education Tuition or GET and DreamAhead Investment Plans. In the simplest description, the Washington College Savings Plans, or WA529, are a collection of 529 college savings plans offered by the State of Washington. The future…