This year, the New York Polish Film Festival will be presented both in a live theater and – for the first time in its history – virtually! The 16th edition will take place from May 26 – 29, 2021 at the Scandinavia House Theater, New York, and from May 29 to June 6 – online. […]
Portland Festa Italiana 2021 Oaks Parks in Portland
Members, it's time to sign up for the free, live portion of our virtual Northern Lights Auktion! Starting next week, we'll send out emails previewing some of the incredible silent lots that will open for bidding on June 19, plus the exciting live items that will be up for grabs during the evening event on […]
1) January 31 - two books: Bohumil Hrabal (Czech): Mr Kafka and Other Tales from the Time of the Cult; and All My Cats - with special guest Hrabal's translator Paul Wilson. 2) February 28: Maria Matios (Ukrainian) - Sweet Darusya 3) March 28 - Slavenka Drakulić (Croatian) - S. (Croatian original title: Kao da […]
Founder and Curator of the National Award Winning The “Unspoken Truths“ American History Traveling Museum. About Juneteenth Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, a Union General rode into Galveston, Texas to announce that the Civil War had ended, and slaves had […]
Polish Festival Seattle will be presenting a virtual event on July 10, 2021. Our “Dressed for Celebration” video will debut at 11:00am PST. Scroll down to purchase a 2021 t-shirt! Join us also for a Vodka Tasting Fundraiser! https://polishfestivalseattle.org/
This workshop is designed for heritage organization staff and volunteers who are interested in applying the tools of historical research and interpretation to taking a fresh look at their own organizational past in order to promote more equitable practices. Workshop participants will leave ready for ongoing discussion about researching their past with colleagues at their […]
Ready, Get Set, And Go Like A Viking! Plot your route and be ready to move! Sign up to rack up miles counts in the 2021 Run Like A Viking. Choose among a 5K, 10K, or half-marathon challenge and set your own pace. You can log your distance and time between August 1 and 31. […]
Witness the installation of the Sami Flag at the lodge, listen to stories of Sandra's experiences in the Norwegian Government & her life as a Sami. Wednesday, August 4, 6:30 p.m., (Social); Program at 7:00pm, Leif Erikson Lodge, 2245 NW 57th, Ballard, Sandra Andersen Eira, a representative of the Sami Parliament in Norway, will help […]
FAMILY & FRIENDS Storytelling Thursday, August 5, 2021 – 5:30-7:30 pm We tell/read stories for an hour followed by an hour determined by the audience: questions, comments, writing. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82230525222
In celebration of the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, join us for a live discussion on OME, a documentary on the life of the Huaorani, and their struggles defending their ancestral lands, with director Raúl Paz Pastrana, co-producer Luminița Cuna (author of "Barefoot in the Amazon"), and moderators Vivian Hua (Northwest Film Forum) […]
Annual Picnic - Cataldo Lodge #2280 August 15, 2021 12:00 noon
Soren and Ross will teach Bakmes fran Ragunda. This is a lovely dance from eastern Jamtland in Sweden. Our band for the evening will be Paradocs, a recorder-fiddle duo consisting of Nancy Morrison and Ellen Wijsman. Links for the dances will be sent earlier in the week before each dance to all SKandia members. Non-members […]
Celebrate Brazilian culture during the week of Brazilian Folklore Day at the virtual BrasilFest 2-4pm.The festival includes Brailian swag and capoeira (a Brazilian martial art), traditional food and cooking, a costume parade, music, workshops, dance and more. Steaming on Facebook and YouTube; free www.brasilfest.org.
Lake City Virtual Contra Dance with Band and Caller TBD. Online session from 7-9pm, August 26, 2021. Music and dancing from 7:25-8:45pm PDT. Donations go directly to musicians, callers and sound techs. More into at http://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity or 206-525-0932.
Join Tibet fest virtually. The free event, presented by Seattle Center Festal, in partnership with the Tibetan Association of Washington (TAW) showcases traditional and contemporary Tibetan art, music, dance, and more. The focus of Tibet Fest is to preserve the culture in the community and also provide an opportunity for the broader public to experience […]
San Gennaro Fest at Casa Italiano Cultural Center in Burien Sept 10-12, 2021 https://casaitalianacc.org info@CasaItalianaCC.org