Northwest Folklife News, May 2008

Local urban Indian artists, actors, musicians and dancers will interpret and transform words and music, fusing funk, blues, jazz, rock and soul with theatrical performances, poetry and spoken word. Featuring Little Big Band, Peter Ali, Swil Kanim and presented by Elaine Miles.

Saturday, May 24th, at 7:00 p.m.
Bagley Wright Theatre

Tickets are available for purchase for the discounted price of $10 before the Festival
online, by phone at (206) 443-2222 or in person at 158 Thomas St, 3rd floor or at the Seattle Repertory Theatre Box Office.

Tickets are available for $15 during the Festival at the South Fountain Information Booth until 5 p.m. and at the Seattle Repertory Box Office from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

2008 Festival Program Guide in this week's Seattle Weekly

The Northwest Folklife Festival Program Guide can be found in this week's Seattle Weekly, found at various newsstands, bus stops and shops throughout the city.

Be in the Know: Click before you go!

Before you attend the 37th annual Northwest Folklife Festival, May 23 to 26 at Seattle Center, be sure to check out these resources online!

- Program Schedule (updated prior to and during the Festival)
- Getting to the Festival (location, lodging, transportation, parking, etc.)
- Festival Map
- Festival Services (information, accessibility, etc.)
- How to become a volunteer during the Festival
- General Festival Information

You can still help make this year's Festival a success!

Help make a difference:
Become a Friend of Folklife
Fulfill a wish from our "Wish List"
Donate cash
Volunteer

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Remember - You make the difference!   

Northwest Folklife Events

Northwest Folklife Festival Seattle Center May 23-26

Northwest Folklife Benefit Auction Fisher Pavilion Nov 8

Other Events of Interest
Performances, Exhibits and Workshops

A Glimpse of China:
Chinese Culture and Arts Festival
 Seattle Center House May 31

Pagdiriwang Philippine Festival
Seattle Center House Jun 7-8

House of Tarab
Presented by Seattle Folklore Society & South Seattle Community College  Olympic Hall July 13

Volunteer Announcements

Volunteer TODAY!
It’s Not Too Late to Volunteer for This Year's Festival!

The last day to pre-register for your Folklife Festival volunteer shift is Friday, May 16th. The sooner you sign up, the likelier you will get the volunteer position you want. Click here to sign up today!

You may also register as a walk-in volunteer during the Festival by visiting the friendly staff in volunteer registration at Center House Conference Room "H" from 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday and 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Monday.

Volunteers make the Folklife Festival great!

To learn more about volunteering, contact Molly Haas, Volunteer Coordinator, at (206) 684-7326 or mollyh@nwfolklife.org.

VOLUNTEER CALENDAR
May 15 Festival Greeter & MC Training 7 - 9 p.m.
May 16 Pre-Festival Volunteer Registration Deadline
May 23 - 25 On-site volunteer registration 8 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
May 26 On-site volunteer registration 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Click here to learn more about volunteer opportunities.

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