There's something new going on at Olympia

I have some bad news. Palmetto's revamped Olympia Theatre at 512 10th Ave. W. I wrote about a couple of months ago has scratched its theater line-up for now. Even its upcoming Miss Palmetto and Miss Teen Palmetto pageant has been canceled.

Obtaining the rights to present quality theater show costs too much for the little theater, said owner Joel Jarvis when I talked to him last week. Especially one trying to make its mark in a valley full of community and professional theaters. As for the beauty contest, organizers pulled out.

But there's a silver lining in all this. The Olympia is heading back in a direction that it knows best - concerts.

It has a new and improved line up featuring area talent, including a few free comedy Improv shows. Here's a schedule:


7 p.m. August 13
Green Bridge Improv
No Charge

6 p.m. August 14 - Country Music Night
Holler Back W/ Special Guest Lindsay Taylor
$5.00 Cover Charge
18 and up

6 p.m. August 15 - All Ages Screamo/Pop Punk Music
All Ages Show
$10/pre $12 @ door

7 p.m. August 20
Green Bridge Improv
No Charge

6 p.m. August 21 - Country Music Night
Holler Back
$5.00 Cover Charge
18 and up

6 p.m. August 22 - Cover Band/Rock 'n' Roll Night
TBA
$5.00 Cover Charge

7 p.m. August 28
The Story Tellers Concert Series
$15.00 pre-sale available on website

7 p.m. August 29 - Cover Band/Rock 'n' Roll Night
TBA
$5.00 Cover Charge

7 p.m. September 3
Green Bridge Improv
$5.00 Cover Charge

September 4 7:00pm
TBA
$5.00 Cover Charge

September 5 7:00pm
Velvet Chains Trio
$5.00 Cover Charge

September 10 7:00pm
Green bridge Improv
$5.00 Cover Charge

7 p.m. September 11 - Patriot Day/ Sept. 11 Remembrance
Holler Back
$5:00 Cover Charge; Off Duty PD, EMT, Firefighters, Military No Charge with I.D.
18 and up


Information: 981-3802
www.olympia-theatre.com
booking@olympia-theatre.com

- January Holmes