March is for Folklife
Posted on March 8, 2012
Northwest Folklife is feeling the love in March! This month we have not one, not two, but THREE benefits on our behalf, held by three dear organizational friends.
Please mark your calendars, open your checkbooks, and show up to these great events. Thanks to these organizations for all their support!
Thursday, March 8 / 8:00-11:00pm
Lake City Contra/Old-Time Country Dance
Get ready, here comes the big 7th Annual Contra Marathon – benefit for Northwest Folklife Festival! Three hours of non-stop music & dancing with 17 callers and dozens of wonderful musicians! No walk-throughs, no breaks…jump in & out at the ends of the contra lines to change partners, rest, rehydrate, & socialize…or bring your instrument & play along with the bands! Everyone is welcome; new dancers are encouraged to attend the introductory workshop at 7:30 pm.
This is the kickoff event for the Cascade Promenade weekend www.cascadepromenade.org/
Lake City Contra/Old-Time Country Dance at the Lake City Community Center, 12531 28th Ave. NE, Seattle; free introductory workshop at 7:30 pm, dance 8-11 pm; $8 (students & seniors $6, kids & first-time contradancers free); for more information go to seattledance.org/contra.lakecity or call (206)525-0932. Please respect the health needs of many dancers and come fragrance-free.
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Sunday, March 11 / 11:00am-9:00pm
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Portland Road House Contra Dance Showcase
Benefit for Northwest Folklife Festival
at the Milwaukie Community Club
10666 SE 42nd Ave., Milwaukie, OR 97222
$15 In & Out All Day / $12 before 11:30am
TICKETS AT THE DOOR ONLY
Info (541)-440-1926
www.cascadepromenade.org
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March 31 / 7:30-11:00pm
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NFDI International Folkdance to Benefit NW Folklife
Presented by Northwest Folkdancers Inc., in cooperation with Sno-King Folkdancers
Cedar Valley Grange
20526 52nd Ave W., Lynnwood, WA
Suggested donation $10, or become a Friend of Folklife
Please bring finger-foods or potluck snacks; Ethnic costumes encouraged
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Volunteer at the 2012 Folklife Festival
Posted on March 8, 2012
Looking for a way to learn more about Folklife, meet some festival regulars, and make new friends? VOLUNTEER!
Volunteers are an essential part of the Northwest Folklife Festival! Every year, nearly 800 volunteers staff our entrances, information booths, registration and more to make sure we have the most welcoming community arts festival in the city. Northwest Folklife depends on volunteers to make the Festival happen. Need community service hours? Certificates can be issued to document service.
Fill out a Volunteer Application TODAY!
Want to take your volunteering a bit further? Check out these Volunteer Committees!
Volunteer Benefits
As a thank you for volunteering your valuable time, volunteers receive:
- A volunteer’s only commemorative button
- Access to our hospitality area
- 10% discount on merchandise and beer
- An invitation to the Saturday Night Participants Party on May 26th (more information to come!)
- A chance to win amazing prizes as part of our Volunteer Appreciation Program!
- And most importantly, this gives you a great chance to give back to your community and meet some amazing people and artists in the process!
We love our volunteers!
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The 2012 Festival Artwork is Here!
Posted on March 7, 2012