The energy of Almodóvar. The risk-taking of Amenábar. The unadulterated exhilaration of Buñuel. The fourth annual Festival of New Spanish Cinema, our biggest and riskiest yet, unveils the next generation of Spanish film legends.
Featuring first-time filmmakers and established masters alike, the very best in contemporary Spanish cinema comes to Seattle for fourth year in a row. Join us for award-winning comedies, romances and dramatic masterpieces, and the special unveiling of a horror classic.
But we celebrate Spanish-style, which means we don’t stop with screenings alone: our tour includes U.S. premieres, parties, live music, visiting directors and actors, and live online interviews with filmmakers that offer you a direct line to Spain.
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Seattle’s fall tradition, the Fremont Oktoberfest from September 23 to 25, is fun for everyone from the creative kids to the fair food foodie. In the free Village area, located just outside the entrance to the Fremont Oktoberfest Tasting Garden, guests can also groove to music on the Village Stage, shop the Village Market, or grab a pint in the Pyramid Breweries Village Garden.
In the Kids’ Area, young ones and their parents can feed their need for speed by racing decorated veggies in the Zucchini 500, bowl with sugar pumpkins, get their faces painted, or creatively carve pumpkins. For even more playful pumpkin fun, the Oktoberfest Village Stage will brew up non-stop entertainment including the infamous Texas Chainsaw Pumpkin Carving contest.
For the shoppers, two dozen vendors will be l ... 
Drum, Dance, Listen and Learn in OVER 100 Performances and PARTICIPATORY Workshops from the world music traditions of Africa, Asia, Cuba, Brazil, India, America, the Middle East, and more. Located at Seattle Center, Seattle, WA, admission is FREE to all events.
The 19th Annual Festival includes: Workshops and performances for youth and adults, Friday Night Celebration Performance Show, Saturday Night Dance Party, and Community Closing Sunday.
When: April 27 – 29, 2012
Where: Seattle Center, WA
Free Admission!
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2012 Sukiyaki Dinner
Historic Japanese Baptist Church will hold its annual Sukiyaki Dinner on Saturday, April 28th. Take out (including curbside service) from 2:00 PM to 7:00PM. Dine in service from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Come and peruse the bake and craft sale tables along with an ikebana display. At 7:00 PM the free Cultural Program begins. Prices are $12.00 for adults, $8.00 for children age 10 and under. A portion of the proceeds will benefit local charities. Japanese Baptist Church is located at 160 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122-5434.
When: Saturday, April 28, 2012
Time: 2:00 PM to 7:00PM
Where: 160 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
Admission: $12.00 for adults, $8.00 for children age 10 and under
Phone: 206.622.7351.
Website: www.jbcseattle.org.
