An evening of dazzling virtuosity, fiery rhythms, and soulful beauty — a journey through Spain and Latin America with the guitar at its most powerful and moving. Kasia Smolarek — International Guitarist from Poland began playing guitar at the age of eight, when her parents enrolled her in music school. What began as simple lessons soon became a lifelong passion — leading to over 20 international competition prizes and invitations to perform across Europe, South
Polish Festival Seattle returns to its usual venue at the Seattle Center Armory and the Mural Amphitheater this year. The festival will open with a parade from the Mural Amphitheatre to the Armory Food & Event Hall at 12 p.m. There will be the usual attractions – folk group performances, concerts, exhibition, movies, workshops, Polish food and a beer garden as well as booths with arts and craft vendors and different organizations. 2025 highlights will
Salon of Poetry at the Polish Home presents a night of poetry and music. Leszek Chudziński writes in both Polish and English. He has authored two books of poetry: Niedzielni Poeci (Sunday Poets, 2018) and Podlesie (2022). His writing has appeared in various literary journals and anthologies, including Frog Pond, No Longer Strangers: Haiku Northwest Twenty-Fifth and Thirty-Fifth Anniversary Anthologies (2014 and 2024), Samthology: A Tribute to Sam Hamill, 2019, Lastbench: North America special edition (2020), Examined Life: A Western Washington Poets Network Anthology (2024). An immigrant himself, Chudzinski writes
In celebration of the 215th anniversary of Frederic Chopin’s birth, Polish Home and Marzena Lilian Szlaga Piano Studio cordially invites you to an enchanting evening of music. Join us for a captivating piano recital featuring the talented students of Marzena Lilian Szlaga Piano Studio. They will perform some of the most beloved works of Frederic Chopin, including Mazurkas, Waltzes, Polonaises, Preludes, and Nocturnes. Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of
The Polish Cultural Center invites everybody to Opłatek, a wafer & goodwill sharing event that has been a long-standing tradition of the Polish community. This is an open and free event – everybody is welcome to come and enjoy the holiday cheer. The program includes a round of Christmas wafer sharing & well-wishing and singing Polish & American carols, as well as sharing of food and desserts. As usual, the Polish Choir Vivat Musica will
The Polish Cultural Center invites everybody to the annual New Year’s Eve party. Festive dinner by Sebi’s Bistro includes: 8 hot courses, 7 different appetizers, desserts, hot and cold beverages, a glass of champaign at midnight. Music by DJ Justin. Cost is $120 for PHA members, $140 non-members. For tickets, reservations and more info call Halina at (206) 484-3549, or buy tickets on Square. More: Must be 21+ to attend. Party webpage is here RK
Polish Home Association invites everybody to an Andrzejki dance party at the Polish Cultural Center. In Poland, Andrzejki used to be the last party of the season, on the St. Andrew’s Eve, and its traditions include fortune telling with wax poured on water. The restaurant will be open for dinner and appetizers from 6 pm to 10 pm, the bar will be open downstairs and upstairs. Party dancing from 8 pm with a DJ playing Polish
Polish Home Association and Seattle Polish Foundation invite all volunteers who helped with events organized by the Polish community to the 2024 volunteer appreciation party! All volunteers, past, present and future are invited to come and be recognized and celebrated! The program includes food, drinks, games and of course dancing to the music with a DJ. Thank you for all your hard work! More: please contact Alisa Lahti for more info
The local Polish Scout Troop “Kaszuby” invites everybody to the Polish Cultural Center for a celebration of the Polish Independence Day commemorating Poland emerging as an independent nation on November 11, 1918, after over a century of partitions. This event is in Polish. The program prepared by Iwona Bernacki consists of a medley of patriotic songs, poems and fragments of prose commemorating all heroes who fought for freedom of Poland, performed by the scouts and
This is the second of the Bandonegro events at the Polish Cultural Center. After a very successful visit to Seattle last year, Bandonegro comes again with two different events. On Friday, 10/25/24 you can tango the night away, while on Saturday, 10/26/24 you can listen to their concert! At once both inimitable and iconic, Bandonegro are known the world over for their traditional Argentine tango and tango nuevo, as well as their own innovative stylings
Dust off your party shoes and get ready to groove to the tunes of DJ Borsuk! “Domówka u Syreny” features all the crucial ingredients for a great traditional Polish house party: music, beer, food, and open dancing. The Syrena Seattle Traditional Polish Dance Ensemble will also treat partygoers to a highlight showcase celebrating their one-year anniversary of performing. Bring your partner, friends, or just come by yourself–this event promises to be a lively spot on
Sobotni wieczór 19 października warto spędzić w Domu Polskim, w którym wystąpi Teatr Hybrydy Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego dostarczając widzom niezapomnanych wrażeń arytystycznych oraz muzycznych. Trójka wspaniałych wykonawców – Dominika Świątek, Maria Winiarczyk oraz Maciej Dzięciołowski – w humorystyczny sposób zaprezentuje przewrotne relacje rodzinne, w szczególności damsko-męskie. Program zawiera lekkie i zabawne skecze kabaretowe autorstwa Stefanii Grodzieńskiej, przeplatane znanymi szlagierami z okresu międzywojennego oraz lat 60., 70. i 80. XX wieku, z utworami tak wybitnych twórców jak
Mińsk Mazowiecki, Poland is a sister city of Lacey, WA. The exchange program between the two cities is thriving, bringing this time the Polish city’s brass band. The band is giving three concerts during its visit. Thursday, October 3, at 7 pm at Koval Performing Arts Center in Lacey Monday, October 7, at 7 pm at United Churches in Olympia Tuesday, October 8, at 8 pm at the Polish Cultural Center in Seattle Admission to
Polish Cultural Center presents a piano concert of classical music by international award-winning artist Jim-Isaac Chua. Concert’s Program Christoph Willibald Gluck (1714-1787): Mélodie from “Orfeo ed Euridice” Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827): “Rondo Alla ingharese quasi un capriccio” in G major, Op. 129 (Rage Over a Lost Penny) Frederic Chopin (1810-1849): Andante spianato et grande polonaise brillante in E-flat major, Op. 22 Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943): Etude-tableau in E-flat minor, Op. 39 No.5 Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) Ondine from “Gaspard de la Nuit”
Join us for an extraordinary afternoon of film music at the Polish Cultural Center. Experience the magic of cinema through the compositions of renowned Polish composers brought to life in captivating performances. The program includes Bronisław Kaper – “Mutiny on the Bounty” Film Suite Theme from “Mutiny on the Bounty” Love Song Whiplashing Christian’s Torment The Landing Fishing The Conspiracy The Burial Wojciech Kilar Love Theme from “Dracula” Vocalise from “The Ninth Gate” Theme from
The 10th Seattle International Piano Competition at Benaroya is a well-established international event with a strong Polish connection. There are special prizes for performing music by Polish composers: The President Prize of the Best Performance of a Work by Frederic Chopin, Best Performance of a Mazurka by Chopin in Category 10-13, and Best Performance of a Mazurka by Karol Szymanowski in Collegiate Category. It doesn’t hurt that the SIPC President is Polish-born Ivona Kaminska Bowlby,
Polish Festival Seattle returns to its usual venue at the Seattle Center Armory and the Mural Amphitheater this year. The festival will open with a parade from the Mural Amphitheatre to the Armory Food & Event Hall at 12 p.m. There will be the usual attractions – folk group performances, a Chopin concert, exhibition, movies, workshops, Polish food and a beer garden as well as booths with arts and craft vendors and different organizations. The
Jan Lisiecki, the Polish Canadian star pianist, is playing Prokofiev at three Benaroya concerts directed by Karen Kamensek The program of each concert includes: Grand Bazaar by Fazil Say Piano Concerto no. 2 by Sergey Prokofiev Symphony no. 1 by William Walton More: concert info and tickets
The Polish Choir “Vivat Musica!” invites everybody to the choir’s 20th anniversary celebrated with a “Biesiada” sing-along. It will be an evening filled with well-known and liked Polish songs, good food & wine, and laugh and cheerful atmosphere. The restaurant will be open for the event, starting at 4 pm. This event is mostly in Polish. Tickets are $50; a ticket includes a glass of wine and a dessert; for reservations call Mira at 206
Polish Home Association presents the concert “History of Polish Music” with duo Karolina Mikołajczyk (violin) and Iwo Jedynecki (classical accordion). The program of the concert is as follows 1. A. Jarzębski – Chromatica 2. F. Chopin – Nocturne op. 9 no 2 3. G. Bacewicz – Oberek 4. K. Szymanowski – Roxana’s Song from the Opera “King Roger” 5. K. Penderecki – I Sonata for violin and piano 6. M. Weinberg – Two Songs Without