NW Folklife Festival
Spring 2012 IELP Activity
Event Information
IELP Activity: NW Folklife Festival
Northwest Folklife has a long history of exploring a topic in depth at the annual Northwest Folklife Festival. For over a decade we have presented what we call the Cultural Focus, a “festival within a festival” that features a Pacific Northwest community through special performances, panels, workshops, exhibitions, demonstrations, and activities. Each year this festival highlights a different cultural group. However, this year is the 50th anniversary of the Seattle World's Fair, this year's theme is ' The Next Fifty: A Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Seattle Center and Its Legacy'.
You can expect lots of LIVE music, dancing, street performers, and cultural food.
WHERE: Meet in front of Odegaard Library at 10:50AM
WHO: IELP students, family, and friends
COST: Free! (But you might want spending money for souvenirs.)
To sign-up, please send your name, student ID number, phone number, and how many guests you will bring.
If you have any questions, please email Noelle at eslactiv@pce.uw.edu! We hope to see you there to help us celebrate 50 years of this iconic festival!
You can expect lots of LIVE music, dancing, street performers, and cultural food.
WHERE: Meet in front of Odegaard Library at 10:50AM
WHO: IELP students, family, and friends
COST: Free! (But you might want spending money for souvenirs.)
To sign-up, please send your name, student ID number, phone number, and how many guests you will bring.
If you have any questions, please email Noelle at eslactiv@pce.uw.edu! We hope to see you there to help us celebrate 50 years of this iconic festival!
When?
Monday, May 28, 2012, 11:00 AM
Where?
Odegaard Undergraduate Library (OUG), Seattle, WA
Check out some of past Folklife Festivals!
Northwest Folklife 2009 - Raqs al assaya (Cane dance)
Northwest Folklife - Qristina & Quinn Bachand play Cumberland Gap & October
Theoretics @ Northwest Folklife Festival 2010 on the mural amphitheatre stage
LIVE MUSIC!
There are several stages set-up around the Seattle Center where local musicians play.
SEATTLE LANDMARKS!
The International Fountain is a mainstay from the World’s Fair which attracts people of all ages to watch the pre-programmed water shows!
STREET MUSICIANS!
People come from all around the area to share their own unique take on music, art, and other types and culture.