The Esoterics

"Unaccompanied ensemble singing has been found to exist within every culture on the planet... from the remotest recesses of ancient history to the here and now."

Fri Mar 24, Sat Mar 25 at Seattle's Pilgrim Congregational Church.

Northwest Film Forum
   The Grand Illusion
   The Little Theatre
   Wiggly World Studios

"Madcat Women's International Experimental Film Festival - A rare feast of contemporary experimental films made by women - on tour from perhaps the least commercial film festival in the US."

Thurs Mar 23 to Sun March 26 at the Little Theatre on Capitol Hill.

Elwha Klallam Tribe
   Elwha River Restoration

"Our Creator gave us this fish to live on... and we cherished it, and we respected it... we didn't waste it, we used every bit of it... I may not see the abundance of fish come back in my lifetime, but I would like to see it come back for... generations to come. It was a gift from our Creator, it was our culture and heritage."

Bahia Street

"Right now, in Brazil, summer vacation has just ended; the new school year began in February. For 10-year-old Renata, that means beginning the third grade. It's hard to believe that two years ago, she had never been to school and was unable to read!

"For Bahia Street, a nonprofit based in Seattle, the new school year means a chance to grow and help more young girls who are trapped in poverty. The program gives girls from the slums of Salvador, Brazil, not only the chance to go to a really good private school, but the tutoring and emotional support they need to excel.

"In Seattle, we offer a chance to learn about Brazil through Portuguese classes and musical events. Visit our webpage, hosted by SCN, or call for more information."

- Margaret Schulte
  (206) 633-1724