The best of polish Rock, Beer and Pierogi! What can go wrong? We’re pumped to headline Polish Festival Seattle, a celebration of Polish culture, food, music, and community right in the heart of Seattle Center. Whether you’re Polish, Polish-curious, or just love a good outdoor festival, come hang out and catch our set! Yaazda is hitting the outdoor stage at 5pm, but make sure to come earlier to check out other artists and events! More
Seattle Polish Foundation (SPF) is the main Polish‑American charity in Seattle and Washington State — and everything we do is about keeping Polish culture vibrant, visible, and fun in the Pacific Northwest. We sponsor cultural events, support local Polish organizations, and team up with partners across the region to bring Polish traditions to the wider community. 🌟 Our Big Events Polish Festival Seattle is our flagship celebration every July at Seattle Center. Since 2012, it’s
Please note that our Friday Dinner kitchen will be closed during July and August for a summer break. PHA is looking forward to welcoming everyone back on Friday, September 11, from 5 PM to 9 PM. Have a wonderful summer, and see you soon at the Polish Home Association!
Need something to do on July 11? Enjoy the Polish Fest but want to be more involved? Want a free t-shirt and food? Then sign up to volunteer at this year’s Polish Festival at Seattle Center! We still need lots of volunteers, especially helpers in the food tents! Bring your friends and family, help serve our guests, then enjoy our performances, booths, beer garden, and more! Use this link to sign up! We can’t wait
The best of polish Rock, Beer and Pierogi! What can go wrong? We’re pumped to headline Polish Festival Seattle, a celebration of Polish culture, food, music, and community right in the heart of Seattle Center. Whether you’re Polish, Polish-curious, or just love a good outdoor festival, come hang out and catch our set! Yaazda is hitting the outdoor stage at 5pm, but make sure to come earlier to check out other artists and events! More
Seattle stayed cool while Europe and the East Coast baked — so make the most of our perfect summer and head to the Polish Festival at Seattle Center! First‑ever volleyball team parade, great attractions, and a live Polish rock concert by Yaazda. Don’t miss it.
The Seattle Polish Festival is organized and funded by the Seattle Polish Foundation, so in this issue, we’ll be featuring SPF. Keep reading.
Co niedzielę odbędzie się siatkówka w Lake Sammamish State Park Tibbetts Beach. Zapraszamy wszystkich co umieją grać oraz tych co im kibicowanie bardziej wychodzi. Lake Sammamish State Park, Tibbetts Beach, szukaj Polskiej Flagi More info on Facebook page Polacy w Seattle.
Marcin Pączkowski is a composer, conductor, digital artist, and performer working with both traditional and electronic media. Born and raised in Poland, he earned Master’s degrees in both Music Composition and Symphony and Opera Conducting from the Academy of Music in Kraków. He subsequently earned a Ph.D. in Digital Arts and Experimental Media (DXARTS) from the University of Washington. Dr. Pączkowski serves as the Music Director for the Polish Choir Vivat Musica in Seattle and
Last week we presented the Seattle‑Gdynia Sister City Association and the organizer of the Seattle Polish Film Festival. Today, we continue our series by introducing another important institution shaping our local Polish community: the Polish American Chamber of Commerce Pacific Northwest (PACCPNW).
Founded in 2012 by a group of local entrepreneurs and volunteers, PACCPNW has become a key resource for Polish businesses exploring opportunities in the United States. Over the years, the Chamber has hosted numerous government and business delegations from Poland and has served as a primary point of contact for companies seeking to enter the U.S. market.
Since 2016, PACCPNW has also partnered with the Indie Games Poland Foundation to support Polish video game studios exhibiting at PAX West—the largest video game trade show in the United States and one of the biggest in the world. This collaboration has helped showcase Poland’s rapidly growing gaming industry and has opened doors for many emerging studios.
More information about the Chamber, its mission, and its programs is available on its website.
The Polish American Chamber of Commerce Pacific Northwest (PACCPNW) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit business and professional organization dedicated to promoting Polish‑American industry, entrepreneurship, and innovation. The Chamber works to build strong, lasting bridges between Polish and American enterprises and enhances the economic vitality of its members through networking, mentoring, and education. PACCPNW collaborates with academia, NGOs, government agencies, and a wide range of industries across the Pacific Northwest, throughout the United States, and internationally. Through
“Byk” to pierwszy utwór napisany przez Szczepana Twardocha z myślą o scenie teatralnej. Robert Mamok to zmagający się z własną tożsamością pięćdziesięcioletni rozwodnik. Mężczyzna uwikłany jest w wizerunkowy skandal, z którego, jak się zdaje, nie ma dobrego wyjścia. Całości dopełnia rodzinna tajemnica i skomplikowane relacje z bliskimi wynikające z surowego śląskiego wychowania. Mamok wkracza na scenę i rozpoczyna intensywny monolog, słowo za słowem rozlicza się ze swoją przeszłością, z sobą i całym światem. Z siłą
The Seattle Polish Film Festival has announced the winner of its 2026 Poster Competition — Everett Goodyear, a Vancouver‑based screenwriter and graduate student in Cinema and Media Studies at the University of British Columbia. His bold, cinematic design was selected from 59 submissions, reflecting one of the strongest and most diverse pools of entries the festival has seen in recent years.
Festival organizers expressed gratitude to all participating artists, noting that the quality of this year’s submissions made the selection process both exciting and challenging. They emphasized that they “wish [they] could use all of the amazing designs” and encouraged artists to return with new work next year.
The Polish Fall Bazaar is coming! Join us and celebrate together our tradition over 60 years old! Enjoy a delicious Polish dinner and traditional Polish pastries. Upstairs features an excellent selection of imported Polish deli products, Polish kielbasa, folk accessories, amber, crafts, Bolesławiec pottery, and more! And of course, Raffle tickets with great baskets of Polish goods to win! Free admission
Polish Home Association invites you to join us at our Summer Picnic in Lincoln Park! Sunday, August 16, from 3 pm. We will supply kielbasa, burgers, beverages, and games. You are welcome to bring a salad or dessert to share with everyone. The picnic is at shelter #1, Lincoln Park, 8011 Fauntleroy Way SW, Seattle, WA 98136 – you can check the exact location here – http://www.seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/lincoln-park
Polish Festival Seattle is a family-oriented event for the Greater Seattle multicultural community. We are a place for Polish Americans to explore their heritage, and for all visitors to learn about their Polish neighbors. We believe that through cultural awareness, we build understanding and friendship. Featuring 250 years of Polish contributions to the U.S. and a joyous salute to the spirit of community achieved through sports!
Local artist, Wendy Rader-Konofalski, welcomes one and all to her annual home and deck art show. Free admission to a wide-ranging array of paintings on walls, tables, deck, and floors. Come meet Wendy and look through her full collection.
(What one visit to a museum can cause) A sharp focus on a fragment of one’s life can open suddenly on an early afternoon in a city that contains in its air a scent of the Pacific and is washed by a light of a low winter sun. The Museum of Anthropology in Vancouver is perched above a vast expanse of water through which ships enter the city’s harbor. A range of mountains to the
We all know this quote, and we all understand that making a difference in the community means getting involved. Seattle has many Polish community organizations that have been supporting people for decades. Over the next few weeks, I’ll highlight some of them. A shared challenge for all these groups is the shortage of volunteers. If you want to connect with fellow community members, give back, learn new skills, or share your knowledge, now is the perfect time to reach out and join.
GiveBIG 2026 wrapped up as another great success, thanks to everyone’s generosity. The Seattle Polish Foundation raised over $6,000 for cultural events, and this humble newsletter received $75. We’re truly grateful for every dollar contributed.
Hope to see you all tonight at the Polish Home Biesiada.
Anda Rottenberg, kuratorka wystaw, krytyczka sztuki, pisarka przez całe życie pisze dziennik. Publikuje cyklicznie fragmenty z różnych okresów. Ten dziennik obejmuje lata 2019-2022, czyli również okres pandemii. Autorka podejmuje temat starzenia się, zbliżania się do końca życia. Opisuje trudy zmagania się ze starością, dolegliwościami, niekończącymi się wizytami lekarskimi, samotnością, na którą się zdecydowała. Stara się robić porządki, przygotować się na śmierć. Jednocześnie dla świata zewnętrznego pozostaje bardzo aktywną i towarzyską osobą. Nie przestaje podróżować, na
Three University of Washington faculty members have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Their work spans environmental science, computing and engineering, addressing challenges ranging from climate resilience and ecosystem sustainability to artificial intelligence and accessible healthcare technologies. Founded in 1780, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences recognizes leaders across disciplines whose work advances research, public policy and the common good. The Academy elects roughly 250 members each year. One of the scientists elected to this prestigious Academy is