Norway's most famous painter, Edvard Munch, also experimented with photography. Exploiting faulty camera practices like light leaks and double exposures, he created revealing self-portraits that documented his life while exploring the boundaries of this new art medium. Now, over a century later, the National Nordic Museum has partnered with four Seattle high schools in this […]
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 […]
Benedikte has offered to help us through this long Covid winter by presenting a series of photo tours to help us dream of the days ahead when we can travel back to Denmark. We will present them on Zoom, live from her home in Denmark, and recordings will be available following each show. In each […]
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! […]
CulturalFest celebrates the diversity and talent that international students bring to our campus and region. This annual FIUTS event connects thousands of people from around the world with opportunities for cultural exploration and learning. FREE Tickets to Performance Showcase Get all the details at https://www.fiuts.org/culturalfest To submit a 'cultural content' piece https://www.fiuts.org/virtual-culturalfest-expo-content-submission-instructions
Wednesday, February 10, 7PM: Aquavit Cocktail Class followed by short business meeting--all on ZOOM! Class hosted by Ben Ernst, a professional bartender and beverage consultant, who will show us how to make an Aquavit Sour and an Aquavit Old Fashioned. Throughout his career, Mr. Ernst has worked in six different countries. He has become known […]
Valentine's Drive-Up Spaghetti Dinner - Amerigo Vespucci Lodge Mary's Parish Hall Aberdeen, WA Saturday, February 13, 2021 4-6 pm
Fastelavn is a traditional Danish carnival for kids and families taking place on February 14th. This year we will help you create your own Fastelavn at home with a virtual guide by NWDA. Stay tuned, the guide will be available in February! https://northwestdanish.org/fastelavn/
Fastelavn is a traditional Danish carnival for kids that takes place before lent each year. In a typical year, NWDA hosts in-person celebrations for Fastelavn in Portland and Seattle. The events are popular among families in the Pacific Northwest. Families love participating in this traditional day to experience the fun and games. Crafts, a costume […]
This two-part series reveals the broad history and culture of the Black church and explores African American faith communities on the frontlines of hope and change. Here is a video preview of this not-to-be-missed special series and other PBS Black History Month offerings.
Our Danish Book Club in Oregon is meeting online for their next book discussion. This virtual format opens the book club to participants near and far - all are welcome to join. The book that will be discussed (in Danish) is Løvinden – Karen Blixen i Afrika , a biography about Karen Blixen by Tom […]
Children’s Film Festival Seattle 2021 and NW Film Forum present the movie Triple Trouble / Tarapaty 2 (2020, 87′) directed by Marta Karwowska. Triple Trouble is a family (age 9+) heist and who-done-it movie featuring adventures of teenager detectives Julka and Olek familiar to the audiences from the 2017 Double Trouble / Tarapaty movie. This […]
ARCHER-American Romanian Coalition for Human and Equal Rights invites you to virtually attend the special event "Remembering Roma Enslavement." The event organized in collaboration with American Romanian Cultural Society is a recognition and celebration of 165 years of Roma Emancipation. The event "Remembering Roma Enslavement" consists of two parts. In the first half hour Otilia […]
The book for the meeting is Matka Polka by Anne Applebaum and Paweł Potoroczyn. It is an extensive interview that Applebaum agreed to do with Potoroczyn, a friend she shares many common interests with. Applebaum is a Pulitzer winning author (for Gulag: a History), who published several books, essays and articles about history and politics […]
Presented with Chief Seattle Club and Urban Native Education Alliance, oral historian Sinclair joins Town Hall Seattle to discuss the new collection she edited, “How We Go Home: Voices from Indigenous North America,” with contributors Ornelas and Guiboche, at 6 p.m. Friday. Purchase tickets online; $5/general admission; free/youth 22 and under. townhallseattle.org
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum presents two upcoming virtual events: a kid-friendly program about the basics of crochet from 11 a.m.-noon Saturday; and a Victorian cooking event demonstrating historical recipes, food research and tips on adapting Victorian cooking to a modern kitchen from 11 a.m.- noon Feb. 27. Register for the events online; $10-$50. metroparkstacoma.org
Seattle Pro Musica presents Choral Tapas, a new series of virtual concerts that will feature two choral works, a cocktail recipe from its executive director and an appetizer demo by Seattle Cucina Cooking School. The first one will feature virtual choral music by composers Marques L.A. Garrett and Wolf-gang Amadeus Mozart, a recipe for patatas […]
As winter and difficult times continue, let us hear words that remind us of the power of love, the beauty around us and the peace we all long for. Who are the poets in your community and among your youth? We wish to hear from them and consider their poems for this informal virtual gathering. […]
Courageously leading in turbulent times and beyond: economic impact, social justice and corporate culture Join this immersive experience examining how we can promote and build on the similarities that unite us, while embracing the strength in the differences that define us. In these unprecedented times, inclusive leadership is critical to successfully navigate the current environment. […]
The Washington State History Museum in partnership with the Northwest African American Museum will host a Facebook Live program about the contributions and experiences of artist Lawrence and Bush, the first Black pioneer to settle in what is now Washington state, from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday. Watch online; free. washingtonhistory.org
Washington Nonprofits invites you to attend Race and Racism in the Nonprofit Sector on February 26. This event is free for members. Use the member code ACTION21 when you register. Our goal is for participants to leave this webinar able to better identify how structural racism shows up in their organization and how systems of […]
The Seattle Folklore Society presents a live online concert from multi-instrumentalist/ singer McManus, a master of the Celtic guitar, accompanied by musician Toaspern at 7 p.m. Feb. 27. Purchase tickets online; $10-$30. seafolklore.org
Seattle Unite and C.A.C.A. Seattle are hosting a speaker event with Lonnie Lusardo, author of “The Anatomy of Organized Hate” and Founder and Principle Consultant for The Diversity Collaborative. Please share this special talk with your members, network, and distribution lists and join us at this free event on February 28, 1pm - 2pm PT. […]