Author: Ryszard Kott

AD: Support Syrena Seattle Dance Group

To whom it may concern, Syrena Seattle is preparing for an exciting new concert season in 2025. With beautiful new costumes in the making, we are thrilled to present our next program, which will feature traditional dances from the Łowicz region of Poland. We would like to extend an opportunity

Movie “Mensch” at the Polish Cultural Center

Polish Home Association presents the movie “Mensch” about Prof. Ludwik Hirszfeld, who created the scientific foundation for the blood groups. He is the author of dividing different bloods into groups A, B, AB, and O, which has been accepted and implemented all over the world. Hirszfeld discovered the serological conflict

2024 Volunteer Appreciation Party

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

Klub Książki: “Polak”

Klub książki zaprasza wszystkich zainteresowanych do udziału w spotkaniu. Książka na następne spotkanie to “Polak“ laureata literackiej nagrody Nobla oraz Nagrody Bookera C.M. Coetzee, wydana przez Znak w 2024. Mistrz J.M. Coetzee o miłości i namiętności Spotykają się w Barcelonie – polski pianista i hiszpańska mecenaska sztuki. W pierwszej chwili

AD: Wendy Rader-Konofalski exhibits in November 2024

Local artist, Wendy Rader-Konofalski, is back for the November Edmonds Art Walk which takes place every third Thursday of the month.  Come and see her and her artist colleague, Becca, on Thursday, November 21st from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  Their exhibit is on the inside wall of the Epulo

Seattle Polish News Looks for Editor-in-Chief

Polish News looks for a new editor-in-chief to take over our news service from Ryszard Kott. If you are interested in joining Seattle Polish News, or discussing what it would involve, please contact Ryszard. The Seattle Polish News is an independent news service serving Seattle and the Pacific Northwest since

Poland’s Independence Day Celebrations

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

AD: Folk Costumes for Sale at the Bazaar

Polish folk costumes designed by Basia Niesulowski are offered for sale this Fall Bazar at the Polish Cultural Center. Please visit Art by Basia shop on Etsy for costumes, paintings, drawings, cards and other gift ideas. Or visit Art By Basia on FB for more examples and information.

“Milonga Bandonegro” Tango Dance Night

After a very successful visit to Seattle last year, Bandonegro comes again with two different events at the Polish Cultural Center. 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

“We Are Tango” Live Concert

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

Klub Książki: “Dawno temu w Warszawie”

Klub książki zaprasza wszystkich zainteresowanych do udziału w spotkaniu. Książka na następne spotkanie to “Wydarzenia życiowe“ Karoliny Waclawiak, wydana przez Wyd. Mania w 2021. Evelyn ma trzydzieści siedem lat i stoi na życiowym zakręcie. Ratunku przed obsesyjnymi myślami o śmierci i ucieczki przed małżeńskim i egzystencjalnym kryzysem szuka w bezcelowej

Dance Party! “Domówka u Syreny”

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

AD: Polish Scouts T-Shirt Design Contest

Calling All Young Artists! Polish Scouts in Seattle are seeking your creative ideas to give us an innovative design for our next t-shirt to honor this year’s Scout Theme: “Give Me Your Hand!” All participants must submit their t-shirt designs by Wednesday, October 30th to be considered. Top entries will

Open House at Polish Scouts

Join Polish Scouts! If you are looking for a place for your child where they can develop their skills, make friends, and experience unforgettable adventures – Polish Scouting is the perfect choice!  Scouting is an organization that shapes young people, teaching them independence, responsibility, and cooperation. Scouting is not only meetings

Seattle Polish Film Festival News

Zbigniew Konofalski returns as the Festival Director after the resignation of Michal Friedrich. The Festival will take place at the Egyptian Theater during one weekend of November 8-10. SPFF will be screening some of the newest films from the 2024 Gdynia Festival, like “White Courage”, “Simona Kossak”, and “Kulej.” More: