Dr. Ivona Kaminska-Bowlby was born in Warsaw into a life shaped early by loss and resilience. Her mother passed away before seeing her graduate from high school, and her father—himself a figure of remarkable strength—left behind a legacy forged in history. A member of the “Kolumbowie” generation and a soldier of the Armia Krajowa, he fought in the Warsaw Uprising, was wounded, captured, and ultimately escaped. From these beginnings, Ivona inherited not only endurance, but
We’re still looking for 60 volunteers! Our Polish Festival Seattle is run entirely by volunteers, and we want You! Yes, You! Join our team on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the Seattle Center. We have a variety of positions available, we especially need volunteers to help with transport in AM and PM.
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Please join us in giving a big Polish Festival Seattle welcome to Sobotka— a vibrant, multigenerational dance group that proves one thing loud and clear: you can dance at any age. With a unique and joyful repertoire, Sobotka is ready to light up the stage and celebrate Polish culture through movement, music, and community spirit.
Get ready to dance with Zabavva at the Polish Festival of Seattle ! This energetic cover band from Portland will be playing popular Polish hits from the 80s to today. As their name means fun, get ready for fun-filled musical journey through Poland’s greatest tunes!
Get ready for a unique musical experience with Marcin Pączkowski at the Polish Festival Seattle! Marcin will blend traditional sounds with modern electronic music in his original compositions. Join us for a captivating performance that bridges the old and the new in the most innovative ways.
We’re thrilled to welcome back the incredibly talented Daniel Conard to the Polish Festival Seattle! David has captivated audiences all along the West Coast, and we’re so excited to have him return to our stage with a solo performance that blends with the best of Polish and American hits in a unique and unforgettable way.
A Polish Festival Seattle tradition! Vivat Musica, the festival’s longest-performing group, will be returning with a beautiful selection of music from their Biesada repertoire. Currently, they have 20 members, and this group is run by Marcin Pączkowski, Maria Grabowska as accompanist, and Mira Pawluskiewicz serves as the choir manager.
Kicking off the Polish Festival Seattle in true style — we’re excited to welcome back Syrena Seattle ! Since their last performance, Syrena has expanded their repertoire with other dances from Poland— and they’re ready to bring the energy to the stage!
We’re looking for you! Our Polish Festival Seattle is run entirely by volunteers, and we want You! Yes, You! Join our team on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at the Seattle Center. We have a variety of positions available, we especially need volunteers to help with transport in AM and PM. Pick your time and spot – sign up for your spot with SignUp! P.S. All volunteers helping 3 hours or more will receive a free
The Polish Folk Dance Group in Seattle would like to invite you to their practice sessions at the Polish Cultural Center Dom Polski on Fridays at 7 pm. More: please contact Paulina Daniszewska.
Support POLISH FESTIVAL SEATTLE by buying a T-shirt or a hoodie OR by donating money! Get yours today! Polish Festival Seattle is a joyful celebration of Polish culture, traditions, and contemporary achievements. Part of the year-round Seattle Center Festál Cultural Festivals, Polish Festival Seattle is produced by the Seattle Polish Foundation in partnership with Seattle Center, and with support of the Polish Home Association. The 12th Annual Polish Festival Seattle is July 8, 2023, at
Polish Festival Seattle on 07/08/23 is still looking for volunteers. Each volunteer working 3 hours or more will receive free festival T-shirt and a free Polish meal. We need assistance with the following: serving food and desserts, assist with transport, exhibits, children’s activities, and Polish Indie games. Sign up is easy, click on this link: https://signup.com/go/xSpesnD That’s it! See you there! More: contact to the volunteer coordinator is pfsvolunteer2016@outlook.com
The grand piano in memory of Barbara Strutynski has been purchased! On behalf of the Seattle Polish Foundation and the Polish Home Association I would like to express our deepest gratitude to all people whose generosity made it possible. I have never seen such a swift, widespread, and generous support and such a big outpouring of hearts. So many of you remembered and loved Barbara Strutynski! About two hundred people donated to the cause. Thank
The grand piano in the picture will be coming to the Polish Hall real soon now! The Seattle Polish Foundation entered into a purchase agreement with a private seller for a 2008 concert-class Steinway grand piano in an excellent condition for the Polish Cultural Center Dom Polski. The grand piano campaign raised about $59,000 as of 12/22/22, and the purchase price is $60,000. With the transport and other costs, we need about $2,500 to close
Dear Members and Friends of the Polish Community, By the end of November, we have received about $49,000 in donations from over 170 donors, which is way more than we expected, and donations are still coming in. We continue fundraising as we’d like to buy a good-quality used concert-class instrument during the sale season after Thanksgiving. (a brand-new grand piano costs $80k-$100k or more). Thank you for your incredible support for this fundraiser in memory of Barbara
Dear Members and Friends of the Polish Community, Thank you for your incredible support for the grand piano fundraiser in memory of Barbara Strutynski! We have received about $42,000 in donations, which is more than we expected, and donations are still coming in! We appreciate that very much as it makes it possible to buy a better quality concert-class instrument when the sale season starts after Thanksgiving. (a brand-new grand piano costs $80k-$100k or more). If you have
The Polish Swing Dance Club produces accessible and fun swing dance classes and events. Classes Learn the joy of swing dancing! No partner or experience is necessary. We rotate partners throughout the class. Class sessions run every 5 weeks. 18+ New session begins November 7th. Learn the original swing dance, Lindy Hop! Classes are taught by Polish Swing Dance Club managers Katie & Mark Kihara. Prices: Early registration $89/person, late Registration $99/person Weekly: Monday classes
Alternative-pop singer-songwriter, and multi-media artist, Magdalucca released her next music video for the song Tsukina Waguma from the album The Air Between. Magdalucca is enjoying a creative rebirth fluidly expressing her unique visions of music, visual art, and film. Her debut EP, The Air Between, offers enlightening and emboldening social commentary, personal revelation, and wisdom gleaned from tenets of Buddhism. Music video for Tsukina Waguma has been created and worked on for the last 3 years by 3
Your favorite Christmas pictures and video clips are needed! The program for the virtual Christmas edition of the Polish Festival Seattle on December 20, 2020 is coming together nicely, with over dozen attractions running the whole gamut from the story of Polish Christmas Eve and Chopin’s scherzo with a traditional Polish carol motif, through the Virtual Polish Christmas Orchestra playing and a Canadian choir caroling, to a borscht and uszka cooking demos. One thing sorely
Your help is needed! Polish Festival Seattle, after being forced to sit out the annual showcase at the Seattle Center in July this year, has come up with an exciting proposal for Christmas! There will be a virtual celebration of Polish holiday traditions on Sunday, December 20th from 2 to 5 pm. The exact program is being ironed out, but it should include cooking demos, ornament workshops, music, caroling, videos and more! These are the