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  1. Schedule
  2. 2009 Festival Programs
    1. 206 Zulu Showcase
    2. 8 Bit Showcase
    3. Amazing Belly Dance Show
    4. Arab Show
    5. Awesome Celtic Showcase!
    6. Balkan Bridge Dance
    7. Blues Juke Joint Dance
    8. Cambodian Music and Dance
    9. Celtic Cousins
    10. Festival Highlights
    11. Fiddler's Showcase
    12. Funtime for Folklife Kids!
    13. Gospel Show
    14. High School Swing Dance
    15. Hot Bluegrass Showcase for All Ages!
    16. Hot Squares
    17. Hungarian Tanchaz!
    18. International Dance Party
    19. Jugband Hokum Show
    20. Kids Programming
    21. Labor Program
    22. Louisiana Roadhouse
    23. Maritime Show
    24. Mixed Fruit: An LGBTQ Variety Show
    25. Morris Dance Showcase
    26. Old-Time Kitchen Party
    27. Passport to Latin America
    28. Pirates, Punks and Pints
    29. POP425: Old Fire House Teen Talent Showcase
    30. Punk as Folk
    31. Raisin' A Ruckus: New Old-Time Music
    32. Spicy Cajun and Zydeco Dancing
    33. Stepdance Showcase
    34. Swing Dance
    35. The Big Jewish Show
    36. Tribal & Fusion Bellydance
    37. Tribute to Silent Voices
    38. Ukrainian Show
    39. Vintage Dance
    40. Waltz Night!
    41. Western Swing
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Hotel Nexus
Northgate Hotel Sponsor
2140 N. Northgate Way, Seattle, WA 98133
www.hotelnexusseattle.com/folklife
(800) 435-0754
Minutes by car; close to bus routes; newly-renovated; free shuttle to the Festival on Saturday through Monday. Ask for the official Folklife rate of $99 plus tax/night
There will be a 10:30am and 9:30pm shuttle specifically for Folklife folks. There will also be other regular vans/shuttles that will drive people around Seattle and patrons can jump on those as well.
 

The Mediterranean Inn
Northwest Folklife Hotel Sponsor
425 Queen Anne Avenue North · Seattle, WA 98109
http://www.mediterranean-inn.com
(206) 428-4700 · Toll Free (866) 525-4700 · Fax (206) 428-4699
Conveniently located just across the street from Seattle Center. Call the hotel directly and ask for the Northwest Folklife Patron rate of $10 off prevailing price, all room types - 100% non smoking hotels. Rate is based on availability and is net non commissionable.  Reservations booked on the Mediterranean Inn website, through travel agents or online travel agencies will not be honored at the preferred rate.
 
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Courtyard by Marriott
Northwest Folklife Hotel Sponsor
925 Westlake Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109
http://cwp.marriott.com/seacd/nwfolklifefestival/
(206) 213-0100 · Toll Free (800) 21-2211 ·Fax (206) 213-0101
Within walking distance of Seattle Center. Contact the hotels directly and ask for the Festival Rate of $119 per room plus tax.
 
Towne and Country Suites
Northwest Folklife Hotel Sponsor
14800 Interurban Avenue South
Tukwila, WA 98168
http://www.towneandcountrysuites.com/
(206) 246-2323 · Toll Free (800) 545-2323 ·Fax (206) 246-7906
Eleven and a half mile drive to Seattle Center. Contact the hotel directly and ask for the Festival Rate of $55 per single suite plus tax.
 
For More Affordable Lodging: Travel Green!
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If you are looking to share a hotel room with a roommate or are hoping to find a host for the Festival weekend, visit http://spaceshare.com/folklife/.
 
 
 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Volunteer Applications Online Now!
 
Here's what's coming up:
  • March 19, 7:30: Birth DIY Fest at the VERA Project, sponsored by Northwest Folklife
  • March 20, 2:00PM-4:00PM: Accordi-O-Rama III at Town Hall, presented by Town Hall Seattle and Northwest Folklife
  • March 21: Folklife Presents at the Tractor Tavern  - featuring Clinton Fearon!
  • April 23: Folklife Masters featuring Kane Mathis and Mirah at Empty Sea Studios
  • May 28-31: The 39th Annual Northwest Folklife Festival at Seattle Center
  • 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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