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With the 2010 Northwest Folklife Festival just behind us, we’re already looking forward to 2011—our 40th anniversary! To celebrate this milestone, Northwest Folklife is beginning work on its next Cultural Focus: Northwest Stories, which will document and present the stories of people who live in the Pacific Northwest. And we need your help to ... (continued)

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Thank You All For a Successful 2010 Northwest Folklife Festival!!!

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The 2010 Northwest Folklife Festival packed over 1,000 performances, panels, dances and workshops into Memorial Day Weekend. Though the skies above Seattle Center cleared only once during the four-days of the 39th annual Festival, those who attended experienced the diverse cultural arts of the Pacific Northwest that are often hidden in our day-to-day interactions.

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Cultural Focus

Northwest Folklife Stories

With the 2010 Northwest Folklife Festi...

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Rhythm & Moves

Rhythm & Moves, a partnership between Northwest Folklife and th...

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Audio Archive

Come listen to recordings from past Folklife Festival performances

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About Folklife

Northwest Folklife creates opportunities for individuals and communities of the Pacific Northwest to celebrate, share and sustain the vitality of folk, ethnic and traditional arts for present and future generations. Northwest Folklife carries out its mission in a variety of ways, most notably through the annual production of the free Northwest Folklife Festival.

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Folklife Store

Live from the 2008 Northwest Folklife Festival. Learn More

UPCOMING EVENTS

 
Here's what's coming up:
  • August 21: Family Days - West African 1-3PM at the EMP - FREE
  • November 13: 2nd Annual A Night for Folklife, a benefit for Northwest Folklife
     

This calendar is reserved for events hosted, presented, or sponsored by Northwest Folklife or events that benefit our organization. To post community events please visit our Forums.
 

 

 

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40th Northwest Folklife Festival, May 27-30, 2011