2004

 

Woluntariusze potrzebni do organizacji pobytu  Daru Młodzieży

Polski żaglowiec Dar Młodzieży ma przybyć do naszego regionu w czerwcu 2005.

Chętni proszeni są o kontakt z Prof. Vlad Kaczynski, UW School of Marine Affairs,
vkaczyn@u.washington.edu

Info: www.dar-mlodziezy.de

Dar Mlodziezy volunteers needed

Dar Mlodziezy is a Polish tall ship scheduled to arrive in Puget Sound in June, 2005. Volunteers are needed to make preparations and do fundraising making the planned visit by this beautiful 3-mast frigate reality. Please contact Prof. Vlad Kaczynski, UW School of Marine Affairs, vkaczyn@u.washington.edu

More: www.dar-mlodziezy.de

Polish Film Festival Poster Competition, deadline Dec 31, 2004

The Seattle Polish Film Festival announced a poster competition open to all for the 2005 PFF poster. The next edition of the Festival is in April, 2005. The winner will receive a Festival pass and the winning design will be featured on the PFF poster and other Festival materials. The deadline is Dec 31, 2004, the winner will be announced by Feb 1, 2005.

More: the entry form and other details at www.PolishFilms.org, there is no fee to enter the competition. 

 

Bal Sylwestrowy, 31 grudnia 2004 20:00

Bilety $50.00 od osoby dla członkow TDP; $80:00 od osoby dla sympatyków.

Rezerwacje:  Pan Zbigniew Pietrzyk (206) 762-6553

New Year's Eve Ball, 12/31/2004 8:00 PM

Tickets $50.00/person for the PHA members; $80:00/person for the PHA friends.

Reservations:  Mr. Zbigniew Pietrzyk  (206) 762-6553
 

Projekcja filmu Vinci w reżyserii J. Machulskiego, Cinerama, 12-go grudnia, 17:00 pm

Najnowszy film Juliusza Machulskiego Vinci nakręcony w 2004 jest kryminalną komedią o planowanej kradzieży obrazu Leonarda da Vinci Dama z Łasiczką z Muzeum Czartoryskich w Krakowie. Pokaz organizowany przez Society for Arts w  Seattle.

Gdzie: Cinerama in Seattle; bilety $12 at 1-866-466-ARTS, oraz w Domu Polskim 3 i 10 grudnia; $14 przed seansem.

Info: www.Cinerama.com, film: http://www.pffamerica.com/vinci.htm, Michał Friedrich (206) 619-2063

 

Vinci by Machulski at Cinerama, Dec 12, 5 pm

Juliusz Machulski is a Polish director known for knack for criminal comedies. His latest movie Vinci, released in 2004,  is a comedy involving a  heist of the famous painting Lady with Ermine by Leonardo da Vinci; the real painting being the biggest treasure of the Czartoryski Museum in Cracow, Poland. Organized by the Society for Arts in Seattle.

Where: Cinerama in Seattle; tickets $12 at 1-866-466-ARTS, and at the Polish Home on Dec 3 & 10; $14 at the door.

More: www.Cinerama.com, movie http://www.pffamerica.com/vinci.htm, Michal Friedrich (206) 619-2063

 

Wieczór Polskich Kolęd, piątek, 10 grudnia, 20:00

Zapraszamy do udziału w wieczorze polskich kolęd.

Informacja: Barbara Strutynski (425) 746-3037

 

Evening of Polish carols at PHA, Friday Dec 10, 8 pm

Come to sing Polish carols at the PHA! This evening will feature all your favorite traditional sung by everybody present. Everybody's invited!

Where: at the Polish Home, 1714 18th Ave in Seattle, at the upper hall, admission free

More: Barbara Strutynski (425) 746-3037
 

Meeting with a New York to Redmond roller-skater, Dec 5, 5:30 pm

Krzysztof Dzienniak is a roller-skater from Warsaw who skates across the American continent to Redmond. He started from New York on Aug 28, 2004 and as of Nov 24 is about 190 mi from Seattle (close to Ephrata). He’s on road #2 and will pass the Cascades over I90. His stated goal is to meet Bill Gates to bring to his attention the situation of two girls from Poland, 7 year old Monika who was born with hydrocephalitis and 10 year old Patrycja who lost a foot in an accident. Mr. Dzienniak will talk about his great adventure and his mission. If you can help with lodging between Ephrata and Roslyn please contact the Editor. Where: at the Polish Home, 1714 18th Ave in Seattle; admission free

More: www.PolishNewsSeattle.org, www.seusa.info/rolki/20041005.htm, www.niepokonany.prv.pl,

 

Spotkanie z Krzysztofem Dzienniakiem, niedziela 5-go grudnia, 17:30

Pan Krzysztof Dzienniak z Warszawy przemierza obecnie kontynent amerykanski na "łyżwo-rolkach" aby zwrócić uwage Billa Gatesa na materialną sytuacje dwóch polskich dziewczynek.  Siedmioletnia Monika urodzila sie z wodogłowiem a dziesięcioletnia Patrycja straciła stopę w wypadku.

Krzysztof zaczął wyprawę 28 sierpnia w Nowym Jorku a 24 listopada był już w odległości 190 mil od Seattle. Prosimy o pomoc w zakwaterowaniu Krzysztofa pomiędzy Ephrata a Roslyn, WA. 

W czasie spotkania Krzysztof będzie opowiadał o swojej wyprawie i jej celu.

Info: www.PolishNewsSeattle.org, www.seusa.info/rolki/20041005.htm, www.niepokonany.prv.pl,

 

St. Nicolas "evening" for children at PHA, Sunday Dec 5, 2:30 pm

An event for children building on Polish traditions for St. Nicolas's Day (Dec 6) and for Christmas. The program features a Nativity play (Jaselka) performed by the "Mlodzi Polanie" children group from the PHA, then arrival of Santa Claus with presents and candies for the children.

Where: at the Polish Home, 1714 18th Ave in Seattle

More: For the children group, Barbara Strutynski (425) 746-3037

 

Św. Mikołaj odwiedzi dzieci w niedzielę, 5-go grudnia o 14:30

W programie występ grupy "Młodzi Polanie" pod kerownictwem pani Barbary Strutyńskiej.

 

"Andrzejki" dance evening at PHA, Saturday, Nov 27, 8 pm - 12 am

"Andrzejki" (a party on St. Andrew's day, Nov 30) was in Poland traditionally the last party of the year, with some special customs such as divining future from pouring wax. The evening will feature a live band - the "Polonus" band from Portland.

Where: Polish Home, tickets $13 for the PHA members, $15 others.

 

Zabawa Andrzejkowa, Sobota 27 listopada, 20:00 - 24:00
Będzie grał zespół POLONUS.
Bilety w cenie $13.00 dla członków, a $15.00 dla sympatyków.

 

Concert “Wesele Poety” (Poet’s Wedding), Saturday, November 20, 7:00 pm

Tomasz Aleksander and Marzanna Bachowska combine forces to create a unique program that joins the inspired poetry of Poland together with the music composed by Mr. Aleksander.  The program will include poetry of Krzysztof Kamil Baczyński, Konstanty Ildefons Gałczyński, Jonasz Kofta, Maria Konopnicka, Cyprian Kamil Norwid, Agnieszka Osiecka, Maria Pawlikowska-Jasnorzewska, Wisława Szymborska, and Jan Twardowski.  English translations will be provided.  Ms. Bachowska is well known to the Polish communities in Seattle, Portland, and Vacouver B.C. for her wonderfully expressive style of singing.  Mr. Aleksander is a classical pianist, composer, and participant of the prestigious International Frederic Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, Poland.  From hushed whispers to boldly dramatic climaxes, from starkly elegant piano chords to flourishing virtuoso passages, this dynamic duo will take you on an unforgettable musical journey.  Don’t miss it!

For information and ticket reservation, please contact Barbara Strutynski at (425) 746-3037.

 

Tomasz Aleksander i Marzanna Bachowska, sobota, 20 listopada, godzina 19:00

W koncercie piosenki poetyckiej pod tytułem Wesele Poety.  Repertuar koncertu składać się będzie z utworów muzycznych Tomasza Aleksandra do wierszy Marii Konopnickiej, Agnieszki Osieckiej, Marii Pawlikowskiej-Jasnorzewskiej, Wisławy Szymborskiej, Krzysztofa Kamila Baczyńskiego, Konstantego Ildefonsa Gałczyńskiego, Jonasza Kofty, Cypriana Kamila Norwida, i Jana Twardowskiego.  Marzanna Bachowska znana jest w naszym środowisku polonijnym ze swego wspaniałego głosu i interpretacji piosenki poetyckiej.  Tomasz Aleksander jest pianistą, kompozytorem i byłym uczestnikiem XIII Konkursu Pianistycznego im. Fryderyka Chopina w Warszawie.  Po ostatnich występach w Seattle, Tacoma, Portland i Vancouver B.C. duet ten zyskał liczne grono wielbicieli.  Koncert zapowiada się wspaniale.

Informacja i rezerwacja biletów:  Barbara Strutyński (425) 746-3037

Poland’s Independence Day celebration at the Polish Home, Nov 14, 2:30 pm

Poland regained its independence on Nov 11, 1918, when Jozef Pilsudski became the Head of State after a popular revolt at the Polish territories led to a formation of the reborn state. The anniversary celebration program includes: 1) invocation by Fr. Stanislaw Michalek, 2) performances by children from the Polish School and the Polish Scout Troop, 3) Concert by the Polish Song Choir directed by Anna Sawicki. The restaurant and the bar will be open from 1:30 pm till after the concert.

Where: at the Polish Home, 1714 18th Ave in Seattle, admission free.

More: Barbara Strutynski, (425) 746-3037

 

Fall Bazaar at the Polish Home, Nov 6-7, noon – 7 pm

The biggest such event around Puget Sound, the Polish fall bazaar features booths with Polish books and CDs, crafts and other merchandize as well as booths manned by various local Polish-American organizations. You can also buy Christmas ornaments and wafers (oplatki), Polish pierogi, cakes and sweets as well as have a full course dinner prepared by the ladies. Home made Polish pickle contest as well as a raffle will be held on Sunday. Organized by the Ladies Auxiliary.

Where: at the Polish Home, 1714 18th Ave in Seattle, admission free.

 

Niedziela, 31 października 16:00 - 18:00

 Zabawa "Halloween" dla dzieci organizowana przez Związek Harcerstwa Polskiego

Wstęp $5.00 - w cenie obiad

 

Dyskoteka, sobota 30-go października, 20:00

Wstęp $10.00

 


Zebranie Zarządu DP przełożone z piątku, 15-go października na piątek, 22-go października
 

Dyskoteka, sobota 16-go października, 20:00

Wstęp $10.00

DJ Maciek

 

Kabaret "Pod Bańką", piątek, 15-go października, 20:00     CANCELED

W programie pt. "Z przymrużeniem ucha"

Cenybiletów:

  • przy wejściu: $18.00

  • członkowie: $16.00

  • w przedsprzedaży: $15.00

Informacje: B. Strutyński 425.746.3037

 

 

The Big Animal at Grand Illusion in Seattle, Oct 9-14

This parable about non-conformity has been directed by Jerzy Stuhr to a script by Krzysztof Kieslowski. Mr. Stuhr also plays the leading role of a small town dweller who finds his life turned upside down by adopted camel. The movie was shown in Seattle together with A Week in a Life of Man during Stuhr’s visit at 2001 SIFF when he was one of the Festival’s featured directors.

Where: Grand Illusion Theatre, 1403 NE 50th St, Seattle, 206-523-3935, Sat-Sun 4, 5:45, 7:30, 9:15, M-T 7:30, 9:15

More: movie www.milestonefilms.com/movie.php/animal/, Stuhr http://www.kinoeye.org/02/05/horton05.php,

 www.seattlemovietimes.com/movie_theaters/AAHBL.php?date=0

News Credits:  Polish News from Puget Sound is a private distribution list serving Seattle and the Pacific Northwest.  It is edited by Ryszard Kott; contact: Editor@PolishNewsSeattle.org

 

Warsaw Rising 44: Prof. Chodakiewicz lectures at UW, Oct 3, 7 pm

Prof. Chodakiewicz will also lecture on the historical and political context of the 1944 Warsaw Uprising at the University of Washington. Prof. Chodakiewicz is a guest of the UW Polish Studies Endowment Fund Committee.

Where: At the Kane Hall on the University of Washington campus; admission free.

More: www.PolishNewsSeattle.org, article by prof. Chodakiewicz can be read at www.WarsawUprsing.com


Warsaw Rising 44: CNN movie and lecture at the Seattle Central Library, Oct 2, 2-4 pm

The movie is the recent excellent CNN documentary on the Warsaw Uprising. Prof. Marek Chodakiewicz will have a public lecture on the historical and political context of the Uprising and on making the movie. Prof. Marek Chodakiewicz is “the man behind the movie”—he was the main consultant for the CNN documentary on the Uprising (featuring former national security advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski and historian Norman Davies), as well as a consultant for the documentary exhibition in Seattle. This event has been organized by the Polish Home Foundation and also supported by the Seattle Public Library and UW Polish Studies Endowment Fund Committee.

Please note that the City Hall will be open from 1 to 5 on Saturday Oct 2, that is before and after movie & lecture at the Library for a convenient access to the documentary exhibition.

Where: At the Microsoft Auditorium in the Seattle Central Library (the new library), 1000 Fourth Ave, Seattle; CNN movie at 2 pm, the lecture at 2:50 pm; admission free.

More: www.PolishNewsSeattle.org, article by prof. Chodakiewicz can be read at www.WarsawUprsing.com


Warsaw Rising 44: Documentary exhibition at Seattle City Hall, Sep 23 – Oct 7

The same exhibition that goes on display at the Polish Home first is presented at the main lobby of the City Hall and is easily available for visiting. The main part of the documentary exhibition Warsaw Uprising 1944 consists of documentary photos, maps and text describing the stages and circumstances of the extraordinary 63-day struggle. It also pays tribute to the American airmen who died flying over Warsaw in September 1944. The main exhibition has been commissioned by the Polish Consulate in Los Angeles and the additional exhibit prepared by K. Poraj-Kuczewski. The exhibition has been organized by Ryszard Kott and is supported by Polish Home Foundation, Seattle-Gdynia Sister City Association and the City of Seattle.

Where: at the City Hall, 601 Fifth Ave, admission free; City Hall is open M-F 8 am – 6 pm; it will also be open on Sat, Oct 2, 1-5 pm, that is before and after the movie/lecture at the Library.

More: RysiekKott@msn.com, more on Seattle events www.PolishNewsSeattle.org 

 

Warsaw Rising 44: Book exhibition at the Seattle Central Library, Oct 2, from 1 pm

The book exhibition 63 Days and Nights features books and albums as well as films in English and Polish about the Uprising with an advice how to obtain them. The exhibition has been organized by H. Gil of the Polish Book Club and is supported by the Polish Home Foundation. The Foundation plans to donate books and DVDs to Seattle libraries, such as city and university libraries, to help educate American public about the Warsaw Uprising of 1944. Cash and book donations in support of this goal are welcome.

Where: at the Seattle Central Library, by the Microsoft Auditorium (4th Ave floor), during movie & lecture, admission free

More: Hanna Gil , www.PolishNewsSeattle.org, www.PolskaKsiazka.org, donations contact: PHF

 

Polish School opens enrollment for 2004/2005

The Polish School wants to start the enrollment process early this year to better gauge interests and needs. To enroll your child for the school year 2004/2005 or discuss issues related to the School please contact Anna Babcock. The School is also actively looking for new teachers and volunteers for the School.

More: about the School at www.PolishHome.org, Anna Babcock, (206) 542-9016.

News Credits:  Polish News from Puget Sound is a private distribution list serving Seattle and the Pacific Northwest.  It is edited by Ryszard Kott; contact: Editor@PolishNewsSeattle.org

 

Warsaw Rising 44: Documentary exhibition at the Polish Home, Sep 10-19

The main part of the documentary exhibition Warsaw Uprising 1944 consists of documentary photos, maps and text describing the stages and circumstances of the extraordinary 63-day struggle. It also pays tribute to the American airmen who died flying over Warsaw in September 1944. The main exhibition has been commissioned by the Polish Consulate in Los Angeles; the additional exhibit is prepared by K. Poraj-Kuczewski. The exhibition has been organized by Ryszard Kott and supported financially by the Polish Home Foundation.

Where: at the Polish Home, www.PolishHome.org, admission free

More: RysiekKott@msn.com, more on Seattle events www.PolishNewsSeattle.org 

 

Warsaw Rising 44: anniversary concert at the Polish Home, Sep 19, 2 pm

This event organized by the Polish Home Association celebrates the heroism of the Uprising through music and poetry and consists of three parts.

Part.1. A concert of Polish patriotic songs by the Polish Song Choir under direction of Anna Sawicki,

Part.2. A performance We, Warsaw Children Will Fight for You, featuring poetry & songs in scenes from the Uprising by the performance group from the Polish Home under direction of Barbara Strutynski,

Part.3. A piano concert by Iwona Kaminska-Bowlby, the local artist we all know. Ms. Kaminska-Bowlby will play Chopin Sonata H moll op. 58 to honor the memory of her father, Jozef Kaminski, nome-de-guerre 'Ziutek', who fought in the Old Town district of Warsaw

Where: at the Polish Home, admission free

More: concert: Barbara Strutynski, (425) 746-3037;  details of other events at the PHF website

 

Warsaw Rising 44: Book exhibition at the Polish Home, Sep 19, 1 pm

The book exhibition 63 Days and Nights features books and albums as well as films in English and Polish about the Uprising with an advice how to obtain them. The exhibition has been organized by H. Gil of the Polish Book Club and is supported by the Polish Home Foundation. The Foundation plans to donate books and DVDs to Seattle libraries to help educate American public about the Warsaw Uprising of 1944 and asks for donations supporting this goal.

Where: at the upper floor of the Polish Home, admission free

More: Hanna Gil , www.PolishNewsSeattle.org, www.PolskaKsiazka.org, donations contact: PHF

 

Scouts and Cub Scouts’ first meeting at the Polish Home, Sep 18, 12 noon

The Polish Scout Troop “Kaszuby” invites to their first meeting of the 2004/2005 school year; both new scouts and cub scouts are invited to attend. The Polish troop in Seattle has been active for over 15 years and provides another venue for immersing Polish-American kids into traditions of the old country. The troop accepts children of any age, from kindergarten to high school and is a friendly place to introduce your child to some tradition of the old country and to scouting at the same time.

Where: at the Polish Home, www.PolishHome.org, admission free

More: about Polish scouts Anna Bieniek,  (425) 280-4858

 

Soldier’s Day celebration at the Polish Home, Aug 22, 2:30 pm

An anniversary of the victorious Battle of Warsaw, Aug 15, 1920, is the official holiday for the armed forces in Poland and a day to celebrate Polish military traditions. Polish Home invites to a commemorating program "At the Fireplace" and to a meeting with the WWII veterans from our community. Cdr. M. Bialkowski Benett, Lt. A. Byrski, Lt. J. Friedrych and Maj. A. Tomalik will share their experience with the younger generations. The event includes an exhibit about the veterans, including late Cdr. W. Pacewicz, prepared by K. Poraj-Kuczewski. A traditional Polish dinner will be available, prepared by the Ladies Auxiliary.

Where: at the Polish Home, admission free

More: Barbara Strutynski, (425) 746-303)

News Credits:  Polish News from Puget Sound is a private distribution list serving Seattle and the Pacific Northwest.  It is edited by Ryszard Kott; contact: Editor@PolishNewsSeattle.org.  More news at www.PolishNewsSeattle.org

 

PHA picnic at Lincoln Park, Aug 15, noon - 5 pm

This is a yearly picnic for members and friends of the Polish Home Association and their families. Come and share good food and fun! There will be grills and tables available as well as free drinks, hamburgers and hot dogs for kids and teenagers. A casual volleyball game is a tradition at the PHA picnics and some people always try to play soccer among the bushes, so get your sport shoes ready! Everybody is invited.

Where: Lincoln Park in Seattle, shelter #1 near the Vashon Ferry or watch for Polish flag and a PHA banner; admission free, bringing your food & drink to share is optional

More: Polish Home Association

News Credits:  Polish News from Puget Sound is a private distribution list serving Seattle and the Pacific Northwest.  It is edited by Ryszard Kott; contact: Editor@PolishNewsSeattle.org.  More news at www.PolishNewsSeattle.org

 

PHF meeting at the Polish Home, Aug 10, 8 pm

The Polish Home Foundation calls for volunteers to help with the organization of events commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising 1944 in Seattle from Sep 17 to Oct 7, 2004. Details of the planned events can be found at the PHF website http://www.polishhomefoundation.org/events/WarsawUprising.htm.

Where: the Polish Home, 1714 18th Ave, Seattle

More: www.PolishHomeFoundation.org, or contact Ryszard Kott at RysiekKott@msn.com

News Credits:  Polish News from Puget Sound is a private distribution list serving Seattle and the Pacific Northwest.  It is edited by Ryszard Kott; contact: Editor@PolishNewsSeattle.org.  More news at www.PolishNewsSeattle.org

 

 

Uwaga!

Wiadomość z ostatniej chwili......... Pilne!

Nasz teatrzyk dziecięco-młodzieżowy "Młodzi Polanie" poszukuje nowych talentów.

W ciągu ostatnich czterech lat nasi młodzi aktorzy powyrastali i teraz część ich odchodzi na studia, zostaje mała garstka, a chcemy jak zwykle przygotować na uroczystość Św. Mikołaja jakieś specjalne przedstawienie o tematyce świątecznej. Czekamy na zgłoszenia.

Rodzice pamiętajcie że występy teatralne, śpiew, czy taniec to najlepsza i najłatwiejsza lekcja języka polskiego i możliwość nabycia pewności siebie przy występach przed publicznością (bardzo ważne później w pracy zawodowej).

Proszę o zgłoszenia pod telefon 425-746-3037

  Barbara Strutyński

 

 

SGSCA picnic at Alki Beach Park, Aug 8, noon - 5 pm

Mark your calendar for this year picnic for members and friends of the Seattle-Gdynia Sister City Association and their families. Come to enjoy kielbasa roasted on coals and share delectable delights like Paul's famous bigos and Martha's desserts. Don't miss Ron's T-Bird demonstration! Everybody is invited!

Where: the shelter at the Alki Beach Park in Seattle, watch for a SGSCA banner; admission free, bringing your food to share optional

More: Seattle-Gdynia Sister City Assn., Carol Forte

News Credits:  Polish News from Puget Sound is a private distribution list serving Seattle and the Pacific Northwest.  It is edited by Ryszard Kott; contact: Editor@PolishNewsSeattle.org.  More news at www.PolishNewsSeattle.org

 

Chopin Foundation picnic at Ravenna Park, July 24, 2 pm

A tradition emerging right before your eyes: this is the First Annual Chopin Foundation Picnic in Seattle! Invited are all members, supporters and friends of the Foundation as well as anybody interested in Chopin music. There will be grilled Polish sausages, potato salad, pies and other great foods and drinks as well as games to entertain and prizes to surprise you. Watch for grill site and Polish, French and American flags to join other Chopin enthusiasts at this little charming park.

Where: the Ravenna Park in Seattle, parking advised at a tiny diagonal street NE of NE 58th St & 20th Ave NE, admission free, bringing your food to share is optional

More: Chopin Foundation NW, Steven Lagerberg, tel. (206) 381-1416

News Credits:  Polish News from Puget Sound is a private distribution list serving Seattle and the Pacific Northwest.  It is edited by Ryszard Kott; contact: Editor@PolishNewsSeattle.org.  More news at www.PolishNewsSeattle.org

 Szanowni Państwo,

Uprzejmie informuję, że Zebranie Kwartalne Zarządu Towarzystwa Domu Polskiego odbędzie się w czwarty piątek miesiąca tj. 25-go czerwca o godz. 20:00.  Za zmianę serdecznie przepraszamy.

Prezes Domu Polskiego
Elżbieta Filipczuk


 

 

A. Solomatina in a concert at Benaroya, June 20, 2 pm

The Chopin Foundation NW invites to a concert by Anastasia Solomatina featuring works by Chopin, Debussy and Scriabin. Ms. Solomatina is a Russian born pianist educated in Russia and the US and a winner of Ludmila Knezkova-Hussey international competition. Since moving to Seattle in 1994 she has performed as a soloist with the Seattle Symphony Orchestra, the Northwest Chamber Orchestra, and the Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra to rave reviews. The program includes Chopin's Sonata Op. 58, his marvelous Ballade #4 and Nocturne in C minor, Debussy's Suite Bergamasque and his Pour le Piano, and Scriabin's Sonata #3.

Where: Illsley Ball Nordstron Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, Third & Union, Seattle; tickets $20 regular, $15 seniors, $10 students at the door, at Benaroya, at Ticketmaster or at Chopin Foundation (206) 381-1416

More: www.ChopinNW.org, Steven Lagerberg (206) 381-1416

News Credits:  Polish News from Puget Sound is a private distribution list serving Seattle and the Pacific Northwest.  It is edited by Ryszard Kott; contact: Editor@PolishNewsSeattle.org

 

Disco Night at the Polish Home, June 19, 8 pm – midnight

Disco Tec with DJ Marcin Ludowicz, everybody is invited. The bar is open till midnight, refreshments available as well.

Where: at the Polish Home, 1714 18th Ave. Seattle; tickets $10 

News Credits:  Polish News from Puget Sound is a private distribution list serving Seattle and the Pacific Northwest.  It is edited by Ryszard Kott; contact: Editor@PolishNewsSeattle.org

 

Polish Book Club meeting at the new Seattle Library, June 19, 1- 3 pm
The book for the next meeting is Madame by Antoni Libera, published by Wyd. Znak in 1998. Madame, Libera's debut novel, was a bestseller nominated for the Nike, the most important Polish literature award, and was awarded the prestigious Andrzej Kijowski award. The novel is a humorous, self-ironical portrait of the author’s coming of age in the reality of communist Poland at the close of the 1970s. The book has been translated into many languages including English (see Amazon). As usual, the book of the month can be borrowed from the club members below. New members are always welcome at club meetings. Added bonus: sightseeing of the new Library!
Where: Central Library, room #6, 4th floor, 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle, (
206) 386-4636, admission free, in Polish.
More: about the Polish Book Club: www.polskaksiazka.org for info or books Jagoda Sondej jasosna@comcast.net, or Hanna Gil hgil@zipcon.net, the library www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_central&branchID=1

 News Credits:  Polish News from Puget Sound is a private distribution list serving Seattle and the Pacific Northwest.  It is edited by Ryszard Kott; contact: Editor@PolishNewsSeattle.org

 

18-go czerwca o godź. 20:00 (8:00 PM)

Dom Polski w Seattle zaprasza członków i sympatyków na spektakl "KONOPIELKA" Edwarda Redlińskiego w wykonaniu aktora krakowskiej PIWNICY POD BARANAMI Jerzego Kopczewskiego, znanego pod pseudonimem "Bułeczka"

Sztuka tylko dla dorosłych - z okazji Dnia Ojca.

Cena biletów: $ 15.00
                        $ 13.00 (członkowie zapłaceni w dniu występu)
                        $ 12.00 w przedsprzedaży

Serdecznie zapraszamy, dla ojców lampka wina w cenie biletu!

 

June 13th, Sunday 3:00 PM

The Russian Cultural Center
704 19th Ave E, Seattle
EVGENY ONEGIN
Opera by P.I. Tchaikovsky
based on the Poem by A.S.Pushkin

Music Director and Conductor - Alexei GIRSH

Soloists from Moscow theatres, Seattle Opera and the Eastside Symphony
Tatiana - Anna Kazakova Olga - Olga Kargopoltseva
Onegin - Garry Aganesyants Gremlin - Greg Grason
Lensky - Bernard Cviram Trike - Vasily Kazarezov

Adults: $15
Student/Senior/RCC Members:  $12


Advance Tickets Sales Only

Information and tickets:
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Poles in Central Asia exhibition at St. Margaret’s, May 24 – June 12

The exhibition ‘Poles in Central Asia: Lives, Fates, Traces’ presents fates of Poles migrating or deported to Central Asia since mid-19th  century, with a special focus on Stalin times and on gen. Anders and his army. It has been prepared by Ewa & Krzysztof Poraj-Kuczewski based on private archives of Dr. Olga Medvedeva and is supported by Polish Home Foundation.

Dr. Olga Medvedeva is a researcher, translator and a great friend of Poland based in Vancouver, BC. Since 2000, she’s been busy at newly accessible post-Soviet archives researching fates of Poles in Central Asia in 19c & 20c.

Where: at the Parish Hall, St. Margaret’s Church, 3221 14th Ave W, Seattle, tel. (206) 282-1804; admission free

 More: http://www.PolishHomeFoundation.org/events/Medvedeva.htm, Ewa & Krzysztof Poraj-Kuczewski, kpk1@prodigy.net

 

Polish EU elections, June 12, 2004

Polish citizens as well citizens of other EU countries who are resident aliens in Poland can vote in the June 13, 2004, elections of Polish representatives to the European Union Parliament while in USA or Canada. On the West coast, one can vote at Los Angeles, San Francisco and Vancouver, BC. A valid passport is needed and a deadline for voter registration is June 8, 2004.

More: LA Consulate info: www.polishconsulatela.com/Polish/Wydarzenia-ogloszenia/p3-1.htm, Vancouver info http://www.polishembassy.ca/news_details.asp?nid=184 , general info www.PKW.gov.pl

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Choral Music by Panufnik & Penderecki at St. Mark’s, Seattle, June 12, 2 pm & 8 pm

Seattle Choral Company under artistic direction of Fred Coleman presents a concert at St. Mark’s Cathedral that includes Westminster Mass by Roxanna Panufnik and Song of the Cherubim by Krzysztof Penderecki. The Westminster Mass was commissioned for the 75th birthday anniversary of Cardinal Hume at the Westminster Cathedral. Roxanna is a daughter of Andrzej Panufnik and a famous composer in her own right.

Where: St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave E, Seattle; tickets at SCC (206) 363-1100

More: http://www.seattlechoralcompany.org/concerts_angels.html, http://www.chambermusic2000.com/composer.php?c_id=22

News Credits:  Polish News from Puget Sound is a private distribution list serving Seattle and the Pacific Northwest.  It is edited by Ryszard Kott; contact: Editor@PolishNewsSeattle.org

 

We are still accepting applications for the study abroad program in Krakow, Poland this July. The program is coming together quite nicely, and it looks as if we will have a very fun (and very educational) time. If you are interested, please visit our brochure, and feel free to e-mail me with any questions.

Jenny Lobasz

The Crossroads of Europe:

East Meets West in Krakow, Poland

July 1 – July 31

The Crossroads of Europe: East Meets West, is an American University program designed for graduate and undergraduate students from all universities who are interested in Central and Eastern Europe, the European Union, identity formation in Europe, and the modern-day legacies of the Holocaust and Communism. Throughout the four weeks, students will have the opportunity to take three to nine credit hours of instruction and directed research, explore Poland and parts of Central and Eastern Europe, attend supplemental lectures and tours, and become acquainted with Poland and its people.

Our partner in The Crossroads of Europe Program is the Center for European Studies, an English- and Polish-language department within the Jagiellonian University offering interdisciplinary undergraduate and Masters-level courses since 1993. First founded in 1364, the Jagiellonian University has been an integral part of Krakow life for more than 600 years. We are proud to team up with such a diverse and prestigious program and university.

This program is expected to fill up quickly, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

For more information, as well as the application packet, please see http://www.american.edu/sis/summer/poland.htm . Please direct any questions to Jenny Lobasz (jennifer.lobasz@american.edu) or Professor Patrick Jackson (ptjack@american.edu).

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Davies’s book about the 1944 Warsaw Uprising

Norman Davies is the author of several excellent books on Polish history and a great friend of Poland. His God’s Playground, A History of Poland is an obligatory reading for anybody interested in Polish history, included the Poles! The long awaited American edition of his latest book on the 1944 Warsaw Uprising, Rising’44: the Battle for Warsaw, is available since May 6, 2004 at www.amazon.com and elsewhere. The book worth reading before the 60th anniversary of the Uprising.

More: (in Polish)  www.davies.pl, (English) http://20th-century-history-books.com/search_Norman_Davies/searchBy_Author.html www.PolishNewsSeattle.org/WarsawUprising.htm

News Credits:  Polish News from Puget Sound is a private distribution list serving Seattle and the Pacific Northwest.  It is edited by Ryszard Kott; contact: Editor@PolishNewsSeattle.org

 

Tomasz Stanko at Triple Door, Seattle, June 9, 7:30 pm

Trumpet virtuoso Tomasz Stanko is one of the best Polish jazzmen around and very famous in Europe. He played in Seattle at the 2002 Earshot Jazz Festival and was called a giant of jazz in the program! His sound evokes Miles Davis and Chat Baker and his music lyrical and moody. His cinematic credentials include the music to Rosemary’s Baby by Roman Polanski. The Triple Door’s Mainstage provides an intimate setting fitting the artist. T. Stanko also plays at Blue Monk in Portland on June 11.

Where: the Triple Door, 216 Union St., Seattle, (206) 838-4333; tickets $18; the Theater opens 6 pm, lounge from 4 pm, kitchen open nightly;

More: concert info www.thetripledoor.net/event.aspx?eid=204, Stanko www.stanko.polishjazz.com

News Credits:  Polish News from Puget Sound is a private distribution list serving Seattle and the Pacific Northwest.  It is edited by Ryszard Kott; contact: Editor@PolishNewsSeattle.org

 

CNN Documentary on Warsaw Uprising, June 6 & 11, 8 pm & 11 pm

Warsaw Rising: the Forgotten Soldiers of World War II is a special documentary about the Warsaw Uprising, Aug 1 – Oct 2, 1944. Reportedly very well prepared by the CNN with input from Polish historians, the documentary honors Polish underground soldiers and ordinary Warsaw citizens who in summer 1944 fought for 63 long days under Nazi siege and lost. The documentary is a must for everybody who wants to understand bitterness of Polish modern history and Polish debates about the Uprising.

Where: the CNN channel, June 6 at 8 pm and 11 pm, repeated June 11 at 8 pm & 11 pm.

More: CNN press release www.PolishNewsSeattle.org/WarsawUprising.htm  

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Zabawa Taneczna, 5-tego czerwca  20:00 - 24:00

Zarząd Domu Polskiego zaprasza serdecznie członków i sympatyków.

Dochód z zabawy przeznaczony jest na instalację wentylacji w górnej sali.

Koło Pań zapewnia smaczne przystawki z kolacją w cenie biletu wstępu.

Liczymy na poparcie tej inicjatywy.

Do tańca przygrywać będzie nasz wypróbowany "Disc jokey" Marcin Ludowicz.

Wstęp $20 członkowie, $23 sympatycy.

 

Star's ‘Tomorrow’s Weather’ at SIFF, June 3 & 6

Seattle International Film Festival brings only one Polish movie this year: the acclaimed Tomorrow’s Weather (Pogoda na jutro) directed by Jerzy Stuhr. Mr. Stuhr plays a former gym teacher who has spent seventeen years living in a monastery after escaping an unfaithful wife and the Communist regime. When his fellow monks convince him to perform in a band, his family finds him and his quiet, simple life will soon come to an end. The movie won three 2004 Eagles (Polish Oscars), including the best actor for Mr. Stuhr. The movie was also voted the best movie at the Polish FF in LA last month. SIFF runs May 20 – June 13, 2004.

Where: June 3, 7:15 pm at the Harvard Exit, 807 E. Roy at Harvard, Seattle, (206) 781-5755,  and June 6, 3:45 pm at the Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway, Seattle (206) 325-3113; In Polish w/English subtitles.

More: SIFF http://www.seattlefilm.com/index.aspx, Stuhr http://www.kinoeye.org/02/05/horton05.php about movie: http://www.filmfestivalrotterdam.com/en/film/28192.html

News Credits:  Polish News from Puget Sound is a private distribution list serving Seattle and the Pacific Northwest.  It is edited by Ryszard Kott; contact: Editor@PolishNewsSeattle.org

 

J & S Pagacz talk about Lake Baikal at Polish Home, June 4, 8 pm

Julia i Stanislaw Pagacz are researchers from Poland, currently working at the Olympic Nat. Park, WA. They made four trips to Lake Baikal region and authored two guide books and a photo-album ‘Siberia: In the Baikal land of the Buryats’. Their rich slide presentation will show beautiful landscape of the lake and surrounding mountains, unique flora & fauna of the region and will focus on Buryat people and their culture, including their temples and monasteries.

Where: at the Polish Home, 1714 18th Ave. Seattle; admission free

More: www.PolishNewsSeattle.org

News Credits:  Polish News from Puget Sound is a private distribution list serving Seattle and the Pacific Northwest.  It is edited by Ryszard Kott; contact: Editor@PolishNewsSeattle.org

 

Radio Wisla at 8 pm on June 3

Radio Wisla is a new Polish language station covering Puget Sound that features Polish music, news, poetry, discussions, sports, etc. It broadcasts on AM 1150, every Thursday at 7 pm for an hour, repeated the following Saturday at noon. However, next Thursday, June 3, 2004, the Radio will broadcast at 8 pm.

Where: 1150 AM, and also at http://stream.newschannel1150.com:8000 during broadcast hours; in Polish

More: www.RadioWisla.com

 

The Polish Home will be closed on Friday, May 28 2004 due to the Memorial Day

Saturday, May 22 4:00 pm

The Polish Home Association Presents two russian operas in concert form:

"Aleko" by Sergei Rachmaninoff

"Eugene Onegin" selected arias and scenes by Pyotr Tchaikovsky based on poems by Aleksandr Pushkin

Performed by artists of the Concert Opera of Seattle:

Alexei Girsh - Music Director and Conductor

Anna Kazakova - soprano

Olga Kargopoltseva - mezzo soprano

Vasily Kozorezov - tenor

Bernie Kwiram - tenor

Garry Aganesyants - baritone

Craig Grayson - bass

Tina Kuratashvili - piano

For tickets and information call 425-746-3037

Tickets $15 - adults, $12 - members, $10 students

The restaurant opens for dinner and refreshments from 2:30 to 7:00

Przedstawienie Odwołane - Przepraszamy

 

Marzanna Bachowski i Tomasz Aleksander

                                    "Wesele Poety"

                                    Sobota, 22-go maja o godź. 19:00 (7:00 PM)

                                    Szczegóły w afiszach.

 

J. Sondej Photo Exhibition & Artist’s Night in Redmond, May 22, 6-9 pm

Jagoda Sondej is a local artist whose photographs are on display at Jerzy's Coffee during the month of May. The exhibition features some 20 color as well as black and white photographs and represents her work from the last 5 years. Jagoda received a diploma from New York Institute of Photography and studied digital imaging and photography at College of DuPage, Illinois. Besides doing fine art photography, she runs a professional restoration and portrait studio, Yagoda Foto, in Kent. Organized by Jerzy’s and the Artist.

Where: Jerzy's Coffee, 16727 Redmond Way (behind Exxon at the split with Cleveland St coming from 520), in Redmond; the exhibition is available every day during Jerzy’s business hours, (425) 702-8575; admission free; admission to the Artist’s Night is also fr