Please joing the Seattle-Tashkent Sister City Association and Eurasia Academy for a unique cultural evening with the Bukharacha Dance Ensemble–all the way from Bukhara, Uzbekistan! The event will take place online on Saturday, November 28, 2020, from 8-9:30 PM PST. The Bukharacha Ensemble is part of the Bukhara Regional Branch of the State Philharmony of […]
What a year it has been! Sure, a lot of things have changed in 2020, but we really hope that your love and support for Turkish films (and our festival) are still intact. As the countdown begins for the end of this historic year, we would like to invite you to join us for the […]
The Seattle Turkish Film Festival returns in 2020 with four feature films — including personal tales of forbidden love affairs in Love, Spells and All That (Aşk, Büyü, vs.) and domestic conflict in Chronology (Kronoloji). Light is cast upon larger Turkish society in Queen Lear (Kraliçe Lear), which follows a handful of peasant women in […]
The Skandia Jam is a great opportunity to meet other musicians, pickup some tunes, or lead a tune or two that you love to play! We attempt to focus on the common repertoire for the Skandia music community, but our jam community is expanding to include musicians from around the U.S. and Canada, so we […]
Bring your favorite holiday snacks and drinks to this gathering and enjoy brief presentations on winter celebrations from representatives of seven communities: Afghan, African American, Filipino, Hungarian, Jewish, Norwegian, and Uzbek. We'll give you a chance, too, to tell us something about your own traditions and celebrations. Presentations include the following, with comments from you […]
We are thrilled to invite you to another edition of our series Sensory Journeys. Join celebrated Chef/Owner Daisley Gordon demonstrating directly from his kitchen at Café Campagne in Seattle's Pike Place Market a delicious recipe from Irina Georgescu's book Carpathia Other highlights of the event: • learn how to roll stuffed cabbage and grape leaves […]
23905 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell WA 98021. Pancake breakfast. Stay in your car and we will deliver a hot breakfast of 4 Swedish Pancakes, Strawberries and Ham for $10.00 per order. Child’s order of 2 Pancakes, Strawberries and Ham for $5.00 per order. Orange juice available on request. Sorry, no coffee but there is a Starbucks […]
This a reminder that the STSCA Annual Meeting is coming up this Saturday, December 12, at 8 PM PST on Zoom. Come learn about what we accomplished this year and what we are planning for the future. Help us elect new and returning Board members, and meet our partners in Uzbekistan, who will be joining […]
How can the US strengthen its ties to the Nordic counties, and what are the current attitudes of the Nordics towards America? Thought leaders will share their insight with us as we explore how our countries can become even better partners in the coming year. https://www.nordicmuseum.org/product/5486
If you're looking for festive family fun, look no further than our YouTube channel. Our holiday-themed videos include: Make Danish woven paper hearts Cut special, Nordic-themed paper snowflakes Cook everyone's favorite treat, aebleskiver Listen to a story and make a fun craft with Santa's Littlest Helper These craft videos are free to watch, and so […]
Norwegian Ladies Chorus of Seattle presents its annual Christmas Concert virtually. The concert will include virtual choir performances, as well as special solos and small groups by chorus members and their families. Click here for the 30 minute concert. Have your own Christmas cookies nearby to simulate the after party! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI-yRJT4MAVKuZ346sWwxkg
Seattle Center Festál presents Polish Festival Seattle in partnership with Seattle Polish Foundation and Polish Home Association. The festival features authentic Polish food, live music, exhibits, merchants, vodka tasting, beer garden, workshops, and more. This event is free and open to the public. http://www.seattlecenter.com/events/featured-events/festal/polish-festival-seattle
Polish Festival Seattle, after being forced to sit out the annual showcase at the Seattle Center in July this year, has come up with an exciting proposal for Christmas! There will be a virtual celebration of Polish holiday traditions on Sunday, December 20th from 2 to 5 pm. Mark your calendars! The exact program is […]
Ongoing till Tuesday, February 2 Streaming at Vimeo by ARTON Anthology Film Archives and Polish Cultural Institute NY present the program Avant-Garde Films By Polish Female Artists of the 1970s that includes short films by Izabella Gustowska, Iwona Lemke-Konart, Jolanta Marcolla, Natalia LL, Ewa Partum, Jadwiga Singer and Teresa Tyszkiewicz. Total running time is about […]
On January 21, American-Scandinavian Foundation invites you to a panel on “Race, Identity, and Belonging” in the Nordic countries. In this discussion, panelists Elizabeth Löwe Hunter (Ph.D. Candidate, African American Studies, UC Berkeley), Jasmine Kelekay (Ph.D. candidate, Sociology, UC Santa Barbara), and Susani Mahadura (journalist and filmmaker), with moderator and ASF Fellow Ethelene Whitmire (Professor/Chair, […]
Friluftsliv” (“open air life”) is a Nordic concept gaining currency during the COVID-19 pandemic. Friluftsliv, which encourages time spent outdoors, is an antidote to the countless hours spent indoors teleworking and socializing on video conferencing platforms. However, due to its myriad benefits, friluftsliv merits consideration for complete integration into our daily lives long after the […]
Our Virtual Crafts and Cocktails classes have quickly become community favorites! Make sure to sign up for your spot now as both are filling up fast. Tickets are only $5! https://www.nordicmuseum.org/product/5413
Καλωσήρθες! Welcome! Check out the official website of the International Greek Ancestry Conference, organized by Greek Ancestry and the Hellenic Genealogy Geek, from Jan. 29th through Jan. 31st, 2021. Download the conference agenda on their home page! The conference will be virtual, free and live-streamed on Greek Ancestry’s Youtube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVLnzIQ6foxaJq0cpvqLgaQ
Due to the pandemic and state wide restrictions on public gatherings, the Polish Home Association election season is different than usual. Usually, the elections for different officer and trustee positions happen as a part of the PHA Annual Meeting and the election results are announced at the end of the meeting. https://www.polishhome.org/
Inspire Washington’s broad cultural legislative agenda is only as powerful as our advocates. This is where you come in. YOU are the superhero your community needs to fight for critical assistance after the unprecedented disruption and damage of COVID-19! Join us for Arts, Heritage & Science Week by signing up for your district team today! […]