Month: October 2025

1984 – George Orwell

Most of us recall the iconic Apple Macintosh advertisement from the 1984 Super Bowl. It left a lasting impression at the time and continues to resonate today. Given the current state of affairs, it is difficult not to reflect on Orwell’s predictions in “Animal Farm” and “1984.” George Orwell’s 1984

Seattle Polish Film Festival Starts This Week

10/24 Friday 4:00 pm    –    Gdynia Film School students films5:30 pm    –    Official Opening of the Festival6:00 pm    –    Life for Beginners (guest Magdalena Maścianica)8:00 pm    –    Vinci 2 10/25 Saturday 2:00 pm    –    Crossroads4:00 pm    –    Loss

Voting Results from the Special Members Meeting

PHA would like to thank you for your participation in the special ballot to approve the purchase of the 1708 18th Ave property adjacent to the Polish Home. Some members voted by mail, some attended special meeting on Sunday, October 12 to vote in person.  219 ballots were received with

Maryla Szymiczkowa, “Śmierć na Wenecji”

Bestsellerowa, wydawana także za granicą seria retrokryminałów. Tonący Szczupaczyńskiej się chwyta. Ulewny lipiec 1903 roku. W Rzymie kona papież, a Kraków nawiedza wielka woda – Wisła występuje z brzegów i zatapia miasto. Rzeczywistość się zmienia, lecz nie dla samozwańczej detektywki Zofii Szczupaczyńskiej, która musi rozwiązać kryminalną zagadkę. Ofiary są dwie:

Celebrating Polish Independence Day with Poetry

This extraordinary afternoon, celebrating Polish Independence with poetry and music, presents the work of Maria Pawlikowska-Jasnorzewska (1891-1945), one of Poland’s most beloved poets, known as the “Polish Sappho” and “Poetess of Love.” Maria Pawlikowska-Jasnorzewska was a groundbreaking voice in Polish poetry—the first female poet to boldly write about women’s intimate

Don’t miss the consular visit in Seattle 24-25 October

Each year, we hear from subscribers who just missed consular visits. To stay updated on these visits and other events in Seattle, subscribing to this newsletter is the best way. Don’t forget to share it with your friends and family! Historically, the term “witch hunt” has been loaded with fear,

Polish Fall Bazaar 2025

The annual Polish Fall Bazaar is coming! It is a tradition over 50 years old! Eat delicious, traditional food and get Christmas gifts for family and friends! Delicious dinners of pickle soup, red borscht, pierogi, Polish platter, cabbage rolls, and sweet crepes were served all day with first time on

Mateusz (Pacio) Karczewski – 7/16/1942 – 9/24/2025

On September 24, we lost a beloved friend and an inspiring leader. His smile, optimism, and wisdom will forever remain in our hearts. Pacio had an enduring passion for skiing. As a dedicated member of the Alpental Ski Patrol for many years, he brought energy and skill to the slopes.

The Futurological Congress – Stanislaw Lem

Last month marked the 104th anniversary of Stanislaw Lem’s birthday, making it a perfect time to revisit one of his greatest works, The Futurological Congress. Even 50 years after its publication in 1971, its themes remain just as relevant today. In this satirical sci-fi novella, Lem unleashes his signature wit

Konkurs dla dziennikarzy!

Wystartowała jubileuszowa, 20. edycja Konkursu o Nagrodę Marszałka #SenatRP dla dziennikarzy 🇵🇱polskich i polonijnych pt. „Polska tożsamość na emigracji. Między integracją a pamięcią”! Celem jest pokazanie, jak Polonia i Polacy za granicą zachowują swoją kulturę, tradycję i język, a także jak promują polskość poza granicami Polski, a jednocześnie stają się

2025 Seattle Polish Film Festival is free this year

Due to a grant from the Polish Foundation, admission to the movie festival will be free of charge! SPFF will be distributing free tickets to the movies and is working on the logistics with the SIFF, but rest assured there will have more updates soon. For those of you who

Marcin Pączkowski – upcoming performance

Marcin will be performing his latest accelerometer-controlled work, “Into the Lucid Chamber”, first presented at the Spam New Media festival last month, at the Cornish Music Faculty showcase. The piece uses field recordings made in and around Georgetown Steam Plant and will be presented in a multichannel speaker system. The

Jakub Nowak, “Nie w szczepionkę”

Klub książki zaprasza wszystkich zainteresowanych do udziału w spotkaniu. Opowieść o bestiach pamięci i czystego serca Znaczona namiętnością, intensywna literacka podróż. Lata 90, niejasne układy, brudne pieniądze i wszechobecna przemoc gwałtownego świata, pokrytego boazerią i plastikiem. Kilkoro młodych przyjaciół próbuje się w nim odnaleźć. Keep reading →

Dance Party – Domówka u Syreny

This lively event, “Domówka u Syreny”, will capture the spirit of a traditional Polish house party, bringing together friends, food, and plenty of dancing. We’re celebrating the incredible journey of Syrena’s second concert season and all the memories, hard work, and performances that have defined this outstanding year.