Month: September 2026

Vivat Musica! Polish Choir is looking for new members

Do you love Polish music and enjoy singing? Vivat Musica! Polish Choir at the Polish Home Association in Seattle is welcoming new members! It’s a friendly and vibrant group brought together by a love of music, Polish culture, and singing together. You don’t need to be a professional singer — enthusiasm and a desire to sing are what matter most! The choir is directed by Dr. Marcin Paczkowski, an outstanding musician and conductor. 🎶 The

Heroes of the Polish Community

Tomorrow at the Polish Cultural Center, Ryszard Kott will be awarded the Gloria Artis Medal, one of the highest honors bestowed by the Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage. This distinction recognizes his outstanding contributions to our community and his long‑standing dedication to preserving and promoting Polish culture in Seattle. Please join us tomorrow, Friday, September 4 at 6:00 PM to congratulate Ryszard and celebrate his remarkable accomplishments. This is a meaningful moment not

Indie Games Poland Foundation Returns to PAX West for Its 10th Anniversary Showcase

The Indie Games Poland Foundation is celebrating its 10th appearance at PAX West in Seattle, the largest video game trade show in the United States — and one of the biggest in the world. This year’s booth features 14 diverse independent games developed in Poland, including several titles published by Polish companies. Visitors will have the chance to meet the creators, learn about their development process, and experience unique games across a wide range of

The Birth of Polish Game Development – How American Pop Culture Inspired Digital Creators Behind the Iron Curtain

This session will take attendees on a remarkable journey back to a time when the Polish video game industry was beginning to emerge behind the Iron Curtain. The presentation will explore how American pop culture including films, literature, music, VHS tapes, and satellite television found its way to young creators growing up in the communist era, sparking imagination and creative ambition in a vastly different reality. What began as a fascination with American culture ultimately