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

Summer is almost over (Lato, lato już po lecie)

I hope you had a fantastic summer! The weather was beautiful, and thankfully, the wildfire smoke wasn’t as intense as in previous years. If you missed the announcement from the Polish Home Association, there’s great news—Polish Home has officially reopened! On September 5th, PHA celebrated the grand opening of the

Summer Polish Attractions

Seattle is buzzing with activity this summer. Make the most of the beautiful weather and enjoy all the exciting Polish events! Seattle Polish Festival pulled it off once again—what an amazing event! The Seattle Polish Foundation and the festival organizers extend their heartfelt gratitude and thanks to all the volunteers

Indie Games Poland Foundation at PAX West 2025

Since 2016, Indie Games Poland has been visiting Seattle and showcasing some of the best Polish video games at PAX West. PAX West is one of the biggest and most exciting video game trade shows in the U.S. If you’re into gaming, check out the Polish pavilion and show your

Seattle summer starts this week

The Seattle Polish Festival is set for Saturday, July 12, 2025, from noon to 7 PM at the Seattle Center Armory and Mural Amphitheatre. This year’s theme is Polish Legends and Castles, and the event promises a vibrant mix of live music, traditional food, exhibits, and workshops. If you’re planning

Polish Festival Seattle – Sobotka

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

Polish Festival Seattle – Zabavva

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!

Polish Festival Seattle – Marcin Pączkowski

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.

Polish Festival Seattle – David Conrad

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

Polish Festival Seattle – Vivat Musica

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.

Polish Festival Seattle – Syrena

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!

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Solar Lottery

Solar Lottery is a 1955 science fiction novel by American writer Philip K. Dick. It was his first published novel and contains many of the themes present in his later work. It was also published in altered form in the UK as World of Chance. The main story is about a man named Ted Benteley who lives in a strange world, dominated by percentages and the lottery.