On this Veterans Day, we salute all those who have served in the United States Armed Forces, especially our Chinese American WWII veterans. Nearly 20,000 Chinese Americans served during World War II in every theater and every branch of the United States Armed Forces. Despite barriers to citizenship and equality, they served with dignity and […]
Polish Beer Night at the Polish Cultural Center Saturday, November 13 at 6 pm Polish Cultural Center Dom Polski The Polish Home Association presents a Polish October fest in November! Come to the Polish Home taste flights of beer (samplers), for a great selection of Polish beers and the Polish street food – zapiekanki (cheese […]
Our Juleauktion this year is packed with some real treats! The online auction catalog will feature unique art, new experiences, and relaxing vacation stays. And, just like last year, we will have a large assortment of Danish Christmas items including traditional baked goods, jewelry, and Danish design. We owe all our donors a big thank […]
Wednesday, November 17 at 6:30 pm Zoom The UW Polish Studies Endowment Committee presents a webinar The Polish American Woman: Writing Her Self by Prof. Grażyna Kozaczka, based on her book Writing the Polish American Woman in Postwar Ethnic Fiction. The author’s intro to the lecture: This talk, Polish American Women: Writing Her Self, will […]
44th annual Julefest will be live!Fun, festive, and holiday cheer with your Museum. November 20-21, 2021, the National Nordic Museum will host its 44th annual Julefest: A Nordic Holiday Celebration. This cultural community event transforms the Museum grounds into a traditional outdoor Nordic market similar to those widely attended throughout the Nordic region. During Julefest, […]
New Interdisciplinary Perspectives on the Greek Revolution An International Two-Day Symposium Open to the Public Jackson School of International Studies, Hellenic Studies Program University of Washington | December 3-4, 2021 | Online via Zoom jsis.washington.edu/euwesteurope/symposium-new-interdisciplinary-perspectives-on-the-greek-revolution/
An International Two-Day Symposium Open to the Public Jackson School of International Studies, Hellenic Studies Program University of Washington | December 3-4, 2021 | Online via Zoom Friday, December 3, 2021 Welcome and Opening Remarks 9:00-9:30 a.m. PST Leela Fernandes, Director, Jackson School of International Studies Alexander Hollmann, Chair, Hellenic Studies Nektaria Klapaki, Lecturer, Hellenic […]
We invite you to participate in the meeting "LIFE AS PHILOSOPHY" where we will be discussing * Who was Skovoroda: a Ukrainian hippie of the 18th century or one of the greatest intellectuals in Eastern Europe? * What was the language Skovoroda wrote in? * Which secrets are hidden in his handwriting? * What does […]
Another event makes a comeback: the Polish Home Association presents the annual Mikołajki party for children to celebrate Christmas traditions at the Polish Cultural Center. This is a community-wide event and all children are invited, regardless whether they speak Polish or English. Due to COVID restrictions, a visit by Santa Claus is not confirmed at […]
Norwegian Ladies Chorus of Seattle: Christmas Concert December 5, 2021 at 3:00pm The Norwegian Ladies Chorus of Seattle invites you to join them for their annual Christmas Concert on December 5,2021 at 3:00 pm. This year’s concert will be held in person in the newly remodeled sanctuary of Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church, located at 2400 […]
Celebrate the season with delicious soup and a Finnish holiday classic at the Museum! Joulutarina shows the origins of St. Nicholas's life from childhood on and radiates messages of selflessness and friendship. Please register by Tuesday, December 7, to reserve your seat. Register HERE https://www.nordicmuseum.org/product/6307
On December 15, Paper Dialogues: The Dragon and Our Stories artist Bit Vejle will teach participants how to create delicate paper snow crystals virtually! This free event includes a template that you can use over and over again. Sign Up HERE https://www.nordicmuseum.org/product/6309
December 18th and 19th, 2021 from 10am – 6pm Location: Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center in Discovery Park 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way, Seattle, WA 98199 Find Great Holiday Gifts at the United Indians Native Art Market Beautiful work by Native American Artists. Many styles and tribes represented. Clothing, jewelry, woodworking, drums, art prints, and so […]
This event is the first from a series under the umbrella of a larger collective project "THE EXQUISITE GORGE PROJECT II: Fiber Arts", developed by Curator of Education at Maryhill Museum of Art, Louise Palermo. It features 13 regional fiber artists working with communities along 220 miles of the Columbia River from the Willamette Confluence […]
Meet the descendants of Indipino (Native American mothers and Filipino fathers) parents who grew up in Bainbridge Island, Washington who face discrimination to this day. Be the first to watch, “Honor Thy Mother: The Untold Story of Aboriginal Women and their Indipino Children." Panelists: Gina Corpuz, daughter of Evelyn Williams, Squamish Nation, BC and Anacleto […]
Join us for a conversation about dor, a Romanian word that some find untranslatable, and the complex relationships it acquires in exilic relations. What does dor carry as baggage? How does dor change when looking back towards a homeland in an Ovidian gaze? Is there an intentionality in exilic dor that shapes the various Romanian diaspora groups? Why and how do we […]
Presenter: John Marks, AASLH Director of the Public History Research Lab and Senior Manager for Strategic Initiatives Join AKCHO for our Annual Meeting, a time of sharing, networking, and learning that will get your professional year off to an energizing start! Join us for a conversation with John Marks of AASLH to talk about preparing […]
Arts & Heritage Day will be February 1! Join the Washington State Historical Society and Washington Museum Association for a day of learning and advocacy. More more details and to RSVP, contact Allison Campbell at allison.campbell@wshs.wa.gov by January 28.
On Friday, January 28th we will be showing The Good Traitor at 6:00 pm. Join us for a cozy filmaften at the Seattle Danish Center (1833 N 105th Street, Suite 205, Seattle, WA 98133). $10 suggested donation About the film: April 9, 1940: Denmark is invaded by Nazi Germany with demands for immediate and unconditional […]