Year: 2021

New Polish Theatre Group in Seattle

Anna Kulakowska has launched a new initiative at the Polish Cultural Center with an audacious goal to start a theatre! Together with Paulina Phung, she is organizing a theatrical group and calling on all theatre enthusiasts – actors, makeup artists, set designers, script writers and more to get in touch.There is a

Victor Cordella: Builder of Polish-American Identity

The Polish American Historical Association (PAHA) presents a webinar A Builder of Polish American Identity: How Victor Cordella of Krakow Shaped Church Architecture in Minnesota by Geoffrey Gyrisco, Mark Dillon, and Michael Retka. They will share their research on the Polish-American architect whose churches can be found across Minnesota. The

History Keepers: Family History Research

The We Are The History Keepers! workshop  on preserving history, both for families and organizations, runs in 2-hour monthly sessions, each tackling a single topics. These are all online interactive sessions on a Saturday before noon. This is the fourth session in the series. The organizers describe content of  this

Quarantine Jazz: Krzysztof Lenczowski

The Kosciuszko Foundation Online Programs presents a concert from the Quarantine Jazz series with cellist Krzysztof Lenczowski. Lenczowski, as a member of his own bands, as well as a session musician, recorded over 50 albums, including two original albums – “Internal Melody” (the first Polish jazz record signed with the

I Got Imprisoned for Rock & Roll

The Kosciuszko Foundation online programs present a lecture I Got Imprisoned For Rock & Roll: Andrzej Stasiuk and the Literature of Periphery by Dr. Krzysztof Gajewski.  Andrzej Stasiuk (b. 1960) is one of the most renowned Polish writers of the turn of 20 and 21 centuries. In his case, biography

No Consular Visits To Seattle Anytime Soon

The Consulate General of Poland in Los Angeles does not plan a passport visit to Seattle before or during summer 2021; the program to visit different cities has been suspended since spring 2020. A consular visit in the fall is a possibility, but it’s not decided yet – it would

Fire Next Door to the Polish Home

Around 5:20 pm on April 7, 2021, there was a fire at the house adjacent to the Polish Home building from south, and unfortunately a life was lost. The elderly neighbor Michael Gross has perished and his body was found by the firefighters. He was 70 years old. The initial

More Appointments Available in Auburn: April 7 to 12, 2021

The following is a quote from the King County Public Health mail received on April 7, 2021. Hello, I want to let you know that there is high availability of appointments for the Johnson & Johnson one dose vaccine at the Public Health – Seattle King County Auburn vaccination site

Call For Videos: Polish Festival Seattle 2021

Polish Festival Seattle will have a livestream video on the Festival day, July 10, 2021 showcasing traditional Polish costumes along with dance, music and other activities. We invite members of the Seattle Polish community and also our PNW neighbors to submit short videos that go along with this summer’s costume

Husky Giving Day on April 8: Support UW Polish Studies!

The University of Washington has its yearly fundraiser on April 8, 2021 and is appealing to donors to support their favorite UW programs. If you are Polish and want to donate to the University of Washington, please support the UW Polish Studies Endowment Committee (UW PSEC). More: UW PSEC website,

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Easter Food Basket Blessings

With the pandemic restrictions  being lifted gradually, local Catholic churches make plans for both streaming and in person services for the Triduum, although prior mass registration may be required. Also, Archbishop Etienne has granted a dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday and Holy Day Masses in person during the

Polish Home Closed For Good Friday

As is a long tradition, the dining room and the bar at the Polish Cultural Center Dom Polski will be closed for Good Friday, April 2, 2021. They will be back in business on Friday, April 9. People who ordered Easter special cakes can pick them up on Holy Saturday,

UW Courses Accessible to the Public in Spring

The spring quarter at the University of Washington brings again courses that can draw people interested in Polish language and culture. As usual, seniors 60+ can register to listen to these courses for a token fee (in range of $10)  through the UW Access Program. Notable courses include: Second-year Polish with instructor

Moms Who Dare with Ewa Lichnowska

Life coach Aga Lawrynowicz invites busy moms and everybody else to an interview with Ewa Lichnowska. Aga Lawrynowicz is a local mentor, strategist and a certified life coach on a mission to help mothers get back time, live on purpose, and continue being a great mom along the way. She

Vaccination Appointments Available at Auburn This Week

The following is a quote from the King County official mail received earlier today, on March 30, 2021. If possible, please share the following on your social media sites. You can tag @KCPubHealth if users have questions and our social team will do their best to answer them: Vaccination appointments are still

Easter Specials Available to Order Till March 31

The new chef at the Polish Cultural Center, Anna Horodetska, offers these spring specials right in time for your Easter celebration! Napoleon cake – made in house caramelized flaky puff with silky rum mousseline cream Serves 6-8 people, price $18 Chocolate Raspberry Mazurek – Traditional buttery Polish short crust with summer