KAVANA

Saturday, May 4, 2024
Kennedy Catholic High School
140 South 140th St
Burien, WA 

Croatian Dinner, Music and Dancing
Performances by the Seattle Jr. Tamburitzans, Kisobran and Sinovi

Doors open at 4:30 PM

Early bird pricing:  Adults  $40.00
                              $2Kids (5-17)0.00  under 5 free
Deadline May 1st

After May 1st 
                            Adults $50.00
                           Kids (5-17) $25.00  under 5 free

Buy Tickets On Line At:  www.seattlejuniortammies.org

For more information email: info@seattejuniortammies.org or call 206-683-7326

Presents "Reflections"

Celebrating their 87th season, America’s longest running live folk ensemble, The Tamburitzans from Pittsburgh PA, are returning to the Pacific Northwest. This year’s production, Reflections, will take the audience on a musical tour of Europe and regions around the world.

The ensemble of 27 talented, full-time college students present the music, song and dances from various regions around Europe including, Croatia, Armenia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Hungary, Slovakia and Serbia, along with dances from the Alpine region and the Jewish culture in a two hour production

Edmonds Center for the Arts
410 Fourth Ave
Edmonds, WA 98020

Friday, May 17, 2024
7:00 PM 

Admission
$27-$42

Purchase tickets: https://www.edmondscenterforthearts.org/

SPEND THE WEEKEND TO CELEBRATE CROATIAFEST’S 20TH ANNIVERSARY

Celebrate 20 years of CroatiaFest! Come Saturday, October 5th for the dance party and stay for the festival the next day. This year, two hotels are eager to be your overnight host during CroatiaFest weekend.

The Mediterranean Inn, located at 425 Queen Anne Ave. N., is offering CroatiaFest attendees a 15% discount off of their best available rate. Please use the code CroatiaFest when booking online at www.mediterranean-inn.com, or by calling 206-428-4700. The offer is valid from October 1st through October 15th.

The Maxwell Hotel, located at 300 Roy St. (one block north of the Seattle Center), is also offering a 15% discount off their best available rate. Please use the code CRF when booking online at www.staypineapple.com, or by calling 866-866-7977. The offer is valid from October 4th through October 7th.

Croatian Themed Gift Items

If you're looking for gift items, imported Mediterranean foods, crafts, or Croatian-themed apparel, come to the main floor of the Armory. Our vendors have unique and hard-to-find items as well as Croatian candies, cookies, ajvar, and Dalmatian olive oil. We are excited to welcome back five of our favorite Croatian vendors and will welcome a few new ones this year as well.

Balkan Store: Imported Croatian and Mediterranean food and beverage products

Drusk Trading Company: Olive oil from Croatia

Croatian Fixation: Croatian-themed apparel and gifts

Andy's Fine Woods: Bowls, platters, and gifts made from exotic woods

Croatia Gifts: Handcrafted ceramics and gift items

CroatiaFest Souvenir Booth: One-of-a-kind CroatiaFest souvenir apparel

Candles by Tina: Candles and gifts

J.P. Designs: Croatian themed items - cutting boards, boxes, and trivets

SABS: Cookies, cookbooks, and gifts

The merchants are located on the main floor of the Armory. Come visit -- you will be pleased with the variety of offerings. You are certain to find something with that special Croatian touch to take home and enjoy or give as a unique gift.

CroatiaFest October 6, 2024

Consulate General of Croatia from Los Angeles, California will be available for Consular Days Sunday October 6th  from 12:00 – 4:00 pm on the 3rd floor of the Seattle Center Armory for passport renewal, citizenship applications and notary services. Please make sure to bring copies of all required documents. We will not be able to accept incomplete applications.

Citizenship applications require two packets with all required documents: one original set and one complete copy for each individual applying. Copies cannot be made on site.

By appointment only! 

The office will start taking appointments September 1st.   Please call or e-mail the Consulate at 310- 477 -1009 or losangeles@mvep.hr.  Appointments are available on a first come first served basis. Please note we only accept personal checks or money orders payable to the Croatian Consulate. 

KICK OFF DANCE AND SING-ALONG

Your Croatiafest planning committee is proud to announce that our 20th annual festival is growing to be bigger and better than ever!  Our team often mentions at our monthly meetings that we are “bursting at the seams”.  We will feature content that is familiar from past festivals and will introduce new additions to keep our event fresh and interesting. 

SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE AND SING-ALONG IS BACK

By high demand, the CroatiaFest Kick Off Dance and Sing Along will return on Saturday, October 5th  featuring the music group Rakija Bend from Chicago.  With their expansive repertoire, the highly talented Rakija Bend will entertain you by performing your favorite popular and old time Croatian songs and kolos for your dancing pleasure.  Our own Sinovi of Seattle will share the stage and will lead you all in the very delightful sing-along. 

The Kick Off Dance will be held in West Seattle at Our Lady Of Guadalupe Parish Life Center 7000 – 35th Ave SW.  The venue is easily accessible from I-5 and Hwy 99 and has ample off street free parking in the adjacent lot.   Admission is only $20.00.  Doors open at 7:00pm.  A traditional Croatian ala-carte menu, catered by Seattle Jr. Tamburitzans parents, will be available for purchase as well as a wine and beer no host bar.  

Mark your calendars!  Bring your friends and family!  Have fun dancing and singing to Rakija Bend and Sinovi!  Enjoy delicious food and drink at the beautiful new venue!