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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261208
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SUMMARY:Sun-kissed: A Photography Group Exhibition
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow does the summer light feel? Is it golden and nostalgic? Is it blindingly bright? Does it linger on sticky fingers after a melted ice cream? As you soak in the beauty\, energy and memories along the way this season\, let your photographs speak what words cannot. \nARCS is delighted to invite local and national photographers to participate in a group exhibition\, celebrating the joy of capturing sun-kissed moments! This is the first in our new series\, Through your Eyes. \nStart getting inspired\, but let photography be part of the journey\, not the destination. Come back in August and submit up to 5 images you feel are honest representations of the many layers of summer. \nWe will print the selected images for a group show at Gallery 4500 in Seattle and each one will be made available for purchase. 8x10 prints will be $60 and 11x14 prints will be $90. If a print sells\, the photographer will receive 70% of the proceeds. \nAll work must be created by the person submitting. Due to copyright considerations no AI work is permitted. \nDates: \nAugust 1-20: Submissions openSeptember 7: The photography exhibition starts at 4500 GallerySeptember 12: Opening receptionGallery 45004500 9th Ave NE\, Suite 300 Seattle\, WA 98105 \nRegistration:Each participant can submit up to 5 digital photographs to be featured in our group show at Gallery 4500 in Seattle. We will print them on premium photographic paper and each one will be made available for purchase. \nWhen submitting work\, participants will choose whether they want their photograph(s) to be printed as 8x10" or 11x14" images.$10 for an 8x10" print and $20 for an 11x14" print. Registration payment must be made before submitting images. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSubscribe\n* indicates required\nEmail Address *\nFirst Name \nLast Name \nLanguage \n\nRomanian\nEnglish\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSubmissions\nPlease pay the registration fee below by choosing what size print you want. You can maybe submit  1-5 images total\, in any combination of 8x10 and 11x14 prints.  \nImages:-4200 pixels on the long side at 300 ppi is recommended\, or the largest possible file if it's less-Cell phone photos are allowed-Only .JPG files are accepted \nSend an email to submissions@arcsproject.org \nTitle the email: Sun-kissed 2026 \nAttach up to 5 images and indicate what size print they should be. \nThe files must be saved as FirstName_LastName_Title.jpg \n  \nSign up for the newsletter to receive more announcements regarding the Sun-kissed photography exhibition! \n 
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/sun-kissed-exhibition/
LOCATION:Gallery 4500\, 4500 9th Ave NE\, Ste 300\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261219
DTSTAMP:20261003T162929Z
CREATED:20260813T153357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261003T162929Z
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SUMMARY:Beginning Romanian 1
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis class is tailored for students of Romanian origin nationwide who do not understand\, nor speak the language\, but who have been exposed to Romanian culture and are curious to find out more about their heritage. They will learn basic conversational skills in Romanian and will develop their pronunciation\, vocabulary\, writing and reading knowledge.They will gain confidence and will be able to connect with their Romanian family in meaningful ways.  No knowledge of Romanian required. Groups of 4-5 students / 60 min\, weekly. \nScheduling\nTime: To Be Determined – We will work with parents and students to find the best times and days that work for you. Please fill out the registration form to let us know your availability.  \nPayment\nTuition for this course includes 10 classes on Zoom (60 minutes each). \n\nScholarships\nWe offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org prior to registration if you would like to be considered.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/beginning-romanian-1-f26/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Courses,Education,Fall Courses,Language Classes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261219
DTSTAMP:20260813T154047Z
CREATED:20260813T153932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T154047Z
UID:10000281-1791158400-1797638399@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Beginning Romanian 1 (Adults)
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis class is designed for students with no prior knowledge about Romanian Language\, but who have been exposed to Romanian culture and are interested to learn its language. It is an introductory Romanian Language course\, where students will learn the simple present tense\, greetings\, numbers\, dates\, time\, and other simple grammar. As a result\, students will be able to participate in a 2-way conversation and will know the basics of writing and delivering speeches. Groups of 4-5 students / 60 min\, weekly. \nScheduling\nTime: To Be Determined – We will work with students to find the best times and days that work for you. Please fill out the registration form to let us know your availability.  \nPayment\nTuition for this course includes 10 classes on Zoom (60 minutes each). \n\nScholarships\nWe offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org prior to registration if you would like to be considered.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/beginning-romanian-1-adults-f26/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Courses,Education,Fall Courses,Language Classes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261219
DTSTAMP:20260813T155229Z
CREATED:20260813T154737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T155229Z
UID:10000282-1791158400-1797638399@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Romanian History I: Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nRomanian History: Part I\, (3 quarters): This class is designed for students who want to learn about Romanian history\, including major personalities who steered the destiny of Romanians and their neighbors. Continuing the exploration of cultural identity and heritage through history\, students will enlarge their vocabulary and expand their reading\, listening\, and writing skills. Conceived as a three-quarter class\, we will go over crucial events starting with the Roman-Dacian wars\, the formation of the Romanian provinces\, and pursuing iconic leaders from Mircea the Elder\, Vlad the Impaler\, and Stephan to Alexandru Ioan Cuza and Carol I. The students will be engaged in attractive projects that will help them discover who their ancestors were and how they earned their place in European history.\n\nNovice to Intermediate knowledge of Romanian is required. Groups of 4-5 students / 60 min\, weekly sessions\n\nThis is the first of three quarters for Romanian History Part: I.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScheduling\nTime: To Be Determined – We will work with parents and students to find the best times and days that work for you.\nPlease fill out the registration form to let us know your availability.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPayment\nTuition for this course includes 10 classes on Zoom (60 minutes each).\nWe offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org if you would like to be considered.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-history-i-part-1-f26/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Courses,Education,Fall Courses,Language Classes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261219
DTSTAMP:20261003T154327Z
CREATED:20260813T155508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261003T154327Z
UID:10000237-1791158400-1797638399@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Romanian Pioneers 1
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOverview\nThis class aims to help students explore and embrace their Romanian identity and heritage. They will discover Romanian illustrous figures and find inspiration in their pioneer spirit\, courage and tenacity.  The students will interact with real Romanian role models while developing a global perspective of their place into the world as bilingual and bicultural citizens.  Basic knowledge of Romanian required. Groups of 4-5 students / 60 min\, weekly sessions \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScheduling\nTime: To Be Determined – We will work with parents and students to find the best times and days that work for you. Please fill out the registration form to let us know your availability.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPayment\n\nTuition for this course includes 10 classes on Zoom (60 minutes each).We offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org if you would like to be considered. \nScholarships\nWe offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org prior to registration if you would like to be considered. \nNext Course\nRomanian History\, Part I
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-pioneers-1-f26/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Courses,Education,Fall Courses,Language Classes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261219
DTSTAMP:20260813T160059Z
CREATED:20260813T160059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T160059Z
UID:10000283-1791158400-1797638399@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Romanian Heroes: Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis class aims to help students explore and fully embrace their Romanian identity. They will learn about human relations and emotions through the study of Romanian legedary characters\, illustrous historic figures\, as well as contemporary stars. We will use fun engaging methodologies to enrich their daily vocabulary\, strengthen communication skills\, improve pronunciation and reading competence through short texts\, poems\, songs\, proverbs\, riddles\, and games. The students will intearact with real Romanian role models that they will discover throughout the semester. Basic knowledge of Romanian required; groups of 4-5 students / 60 min\, weekly. \nScheduling\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: To Be Determined – We will work with parents and students to find the best times and days that work for you.  Please fill out the registration form to let us know your availability. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\nPayment\nTuition for this course includes 10 classes on Zoom (60 minutes each). \nScholarships\nWe offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org prior to registration if you would like to be considered.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-heroes-part-1-f26/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Courses,Education,Fall Courses,Language Classes,Spring Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261219
DTSTAMP:20260815T161428Z
CREATED:20260815T161407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T161428Z
UID:10000285-1791158400-1797638399@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Intermediate Romanian (Adults)
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nDuring this class students develop their speaking skills\, increase their vocabulary\, and practice their writing. They will also improve their oral language skills through conversation\, everyday situations\, and how to give presentations\, role play\, and participate in debates. They will learn techniques for writing\, speaking\, and comprehension. Groups of 4-5 students / 60 min\, weekly. \nScheduling\nTime: To Be Determined – We will work with students to find the best times and days that work for you. Please fill out the registration form to let us know your availability.  \nPayment\nTuition for this course includes 10 classes on Zoom (60 minutes each). \n\nScholarships\nWe offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org prior to registration if you would like to be considered.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/intermediate-romanian-adults-f26/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Courses,Education,Fall Courses,Language Classes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261219
DTSTAMP:20261008T171709Z
CREATED:20260815T162528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T171709Z
UID:10000287-1791158400-1797638399@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:ALTA Exam Preparation\, Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nUnique in the US\, the program “ALTA Exam Preparation”\, launched in 2016 with great success. This program is addressed to students from WA State\, and nationwide\, to help them earn high school credits for their heritage language by taking the ALTA Exam\, and possibly the Global Seal of Biliteracy. Course level depends on the student’s proficiency as evaluated by the instructor and their individual effort and progress. \nAfter you take ALTA\, you may also want to take an English proficiency test–STAMP\, which can be taken online\, or if you are a senior in high school and have already taken ACT or SAT–in order to qualify for the Global Seal of Biliteracy. ARCS can help you submit the results of these tests and thus to obtain the Global Seal of Biliteracy. \nThese diplomas will help with their admission process to highly-ranked universities in the US. Our method combines reading comprehension and grammar with interactive communicative methods. Groups of 4-7 students / 60 min\, weekly. This class is Part 1 of 3. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\nScheduling\nTime: To Be Determined – We will work with parents and students to find the best times and days that work for you.\nPlease fill out the registration form to let us know your availability.  \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\nPayment\nTuition for this course includes 10 classes on Zoom (60 minutes each).\nWe offer need-based scholarships. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org if you would like to be considered. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n 
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/alta-exam-preparation-part-1-f26/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Courses,Education,Fall Courses,Language Classes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261219
DTSTAMP:20260817T233413Z
CREATED:20260817T231940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T233413Z
UID:10000288-1791158400-1797638399@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Romanian Culture\, Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nRomanian Culture offers high school students a space to reconnect with language\, memory\, and identity. Through film\, art\, music\, and everyday cultural practices\, students explore the traditions and modern expressions that shape Romanian life. The course encourages students to deepen their linguistic confidence while discovering the artistic trends that anchor Romanian heritage. \nThis class is open to last year’s students who already completed Romanian History\, as well as new students who meet with the instructor for a short evaluation beforehand. Groups of 4-7 students / 60 min\, weekly. This class is Part 1 of 3. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\nScheduling\nTime: To Be Determined – We will work with parents and students to find the best times and days that work for you.\nPlease fill out the registration form to let us know your availability.  \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\nPayment\nTuition for this course includes 10 classes on Zoom (60 minutes each).\nWe offer need-based scholarships. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org if you would like to be considered. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n 
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-culture-f26/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Courses,Education,Fall Courses,Language Classes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261219
DTSTAMP:20260907T195432Z
CREATED:20260906T225219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T195432Z
UID:10000289-1791158400-1797638399@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Romanian Citizenship Preparation Course
DESCRIPTION:OverviewThis course is designed specifically to prepare students for the Romanian citizenship exam. It covers essential vocabulary\, grammar\, reading\, and speaking skills aligned with the CEFR B1 level required under Article 10 of the citizenship application. In addition to achieving B1 proficiency\, students will have the opportunity to complete simulated language tests that mirror the structure and expectations of the official exam. We recommend one‑to‑one classes tailored to the specific needs of the participant to support stronger progress. Groups are also an option and they include 10 classes on zoom (60 minutes each). SchedulingTime: To Be Determined – We will work with students to find the best times and days that work for you. Please fill out the registration form to let us know your availability.     
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-citizenship-course/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Courses,Education,Fall Courses,Language Classes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261219
DTSTAMP:20261008T172116Z
CREATED:20261008T172116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T172116Z
UID:10000291-1791158400-1797638399@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Beginning Romanian 1 (Adults)
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis class is designed for students with no prior knowledge about Romanian Language\, but who have been exposed to Romanian culture and are interested to learn its language. It is an introductory Romanian Language course\, where students will learn the simple present tense\, greetings\, numbers\, dates\, time\, and other simple grammar. As a result\, students will be able to participate in a 2-way conversation and will know the basics of writing and delivering speeches. Groups of 4-5 students / 60 min\, weekly. \nScheduling\nTime: To Be Determined – We will work with students to find the best times and days that work for you. Please fill out the registration form to let us know your availability.  \nPayment\nTuition for this course includes 10 classes on Zoom (60 minutes each)\, at a pre-approved reduced rate. \n\nScholarships\nWe offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org prior to registration if you would like to be considered.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/beginning-romanian-1-adults-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261106T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261106T203000
DTSTAMP:20260823T144127Z
CREATED:20260715T164804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T144127Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening at Queen Marie's Salon Concert
DESCRIPTION:Queen Marie (1875–1938) was one of the most devoted patrons of the arts and an accomplished artist in her own right—painter\, writer\, and musician. Although her love for music is well known and extensively documented in her diaries\, memoirs\, and correspondence\, the fact that she was a skilled violinist and singer is less widely recognized. As much as she enjoyed making music\, she took even greater pleasure in listening to George Enescu’s recitals; whenever he performed in Romania\, she welcomed him as a guest of the Royal Family at both Peleș Castle and Cotroceni Palace in Bucharest. A close friend of the celebrated violinist and composer George Enescu and his wife\, Queen Marie was deeply familiar with the violin repertoire\, which included works by Fritz Kreisler\, Johannes Brahms\, Edvard Grieg\, and Jules Massenet. Above all\, she cherished Enescu’s virtuosic compositions inspired by Romanian folk tunes\, dances\, and old melodies. This recital presents several of Queen Marie’s favorite pieces\, featuring three iconic works of Romanian classical music: Ciprian Porumbescu’s Balada\, Grigoraș Dinicu’s Hora Marțișorului\, and George Enescu’s Sonata No. 3 “in Romanian Folk Character\,” as inscribed by the composer. Affectionately nicknamed “Pinx” by the Queen\, Enescu impressed her with the sound of his violin\, the “extraordinary beauty of his art\,” as she wrote in her diary on November 25\, 1928\, and with the magic that awakened “the music of our souls”—a dedication she inscribed on the photograph she offered him in gratitude. “An Evening at Queen Marie’s Salon Concert” will evoke the atmosphere of an exquisite early‑20th‑century music salon within the modern\, elegant Auditorium of the Seattle Public Library\, featuring violinist Kevin Matheson and pianist Tim Fuller. TicketsEnjoy a glimpse of them at a recent  George Enescu concert. Kevin MathesonViolinist Kevin Matheson\, was awarded first prize in the Charleston International Music Competition\, is a winner of Sound Espressivo’s ColOrchestra Auditions and performed as soloist with Orchestra Manhattan\, at Carnegie Weil Recital Hall. Kevin is a regular soloist with the Tahoe Philharmonic Orchestra and has recorded with the Bohuslav Martinů Philharmonic Orchestra\, in the Czech Republic\, for the Cicerone Music and Arts label. Kevin and his brother\, as a violin-viola duo\, received critical acclaim at their Carnegie Weill Recital Hall début as part of the Ibla Grand Prize competition winners’ tour. Their two successful tours to Japan included recorded performances at Yamaha Hall in Tokyo. Kevin is concertmaster of the Orchestra of Virginia’s Blue Ridge\, an Adjunct Instructor at Hollins University in Roanoke\, Virginia and is on the roster of Price Attractions artist management. Tim FullerGrowing up in Beirut\, Lebanon\, Tim Fuller was exposed at an early age to Arabic\, Turkish and Balkan music. At twelve he presented a full-length piano recital at Amman's Goethe Institute. At Oberlin and at Wesleyan University he studied the South Indian and Javanese music traditions\, while presenting solo and chamber music concerts in the Middle East and the U.S.  Tim currently is a collaborative pianist based in Seattle\, Washington.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/an-evening-at-queen-maries-salon-concert/
LOCATION:Seattle Public Library\, 1000 4th Ave\, Seattle\, 98104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stage
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261113T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261115T200000
DTSTAMP:20261011T053617Z
CREATED:20260809T175151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261011T053617Z
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SUMMARY:Romanian Film Festival Seattle - 13th Edition
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMark your calendars!\nThe Romanian Film Festival in Seattle returns for its 13th editionNovember 13-15 at SIFF Cinema Uptown\, a vital cultural venue and long-standing promoter of European film. \nThe Cultural AssociationControl N\, based in Romania\, joins ARCS for the third consecutive year as co-organizer\, continuing to serve as a bridge between Romanian filmmakers and the American public. \nThis year’s theme\, Beyond Borders\, explores the lines that define our world\, etched into memory\, marked by the scars of struggle\, and brightened by the laughters of lived experiences.  The comedies and dramas featured in this 13th edition trace how lives are shaped by visible and invisible boundaries that ultimately become spaces of transformation. \nLaunched in 2014 in order to promote Romanian film to diverse American audience\, including the Romanian diaspora in Washington State\, the festival has grown over the past 11 years\, becoming one of the most important events of its kind on the west coast\, a platform for facilitating access to the most recent internationally awarded Romanian films and for Romanian filmmakers\, directors\, actors and producers\, attending the festival. \nThe festival is organized with the support of 4Culture. \nIn the meantime\, please support our fundraising efforts.  The longevity of this festival is a testament that its success relies on your support. Your donations will help us pay for rental fees\, event insurance\, publicity\, distribution rights\, as well as for lodging and travel expenses for our guests. \n\nWe welcome sponsors! Check out our sponsor package here. \nFestival Official Partners and Co-organizers: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            \nFestival Institutional Partner:  \nSupporting Sponsors: \n      \nFestival Ambassadors:   \n            \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFundraising Campaign\nThank you for your generosity! Our goal is to raise $20\,000 to cover costs associated with programming\, publicity\, technical support and film distribution rights. We will keep the fundraising campaign open on our website and Facebook. \nRaised$12\,150Goal$20\,000 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n                \n                        How much would you like to donate?(Required)\n			\n					\n					$50 Festival SupporterSpecial thank you credit on the festival page.\n			\n			\n					\n					$100 Festival SupporterSpecial thank you credit on the festival page. Two film vouchers.\n			\n			\n					\n					$250 Festival BenefactorSpecial thank you credit on the festival page. Select recognition on festival materials. Four film vouchers.\n			\n			\n					\n					$500 Festival Ambassador Prominent thank you credit on on the festival page. Recognition in festival communications and select materials (with your company logo\, if applicable). Six film vouchers. \n			\n			\n					\n					$1\,000 Supporting SponsorFeatured recognition on the festival page\, in festival communications and on festival materials (with your company logo and website link\, if applicable). Special recognition before each screening as a Supporting Sponsor. Twelve film vouchers. \n			\n			\n					\n					$5\,000 Festival Official Partner and Co-Organizer Featured recognition as a Festival Official Partner and Co-Organizer. Featured placement on the ARCS website for a full year and on the festival page (with company logo and website link). Featured recognition in festival communications and on festival materials. Special recognition before each screening as a Festival Official Partner.\n			Total\n							\n						Payment MethodPayPal Checkout\n                                    American ExpressDiscoverMasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: American Express\, Discover\, MasterCard\, Visa\n                                    Card Number\n                                    \n                                 \n                                            \n                                                Expiration Date\n                                                \n                                            \n                                                Security Code\n                                                \n                                                 \n                                             \n                                        \n                                            Cardholder Name\n                                            \n                                         \n          \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n        \n                        \n                        \n		                \n		                \n\n\n\n\n\n\nChecks are welcome. Please address them to: \nAmerican Romanian Cultural Society1931 E Lynn StSeattle\, WA 98112 \n\n\n\nGuests\nAndreea VasileAndreea Vasile is one of Romania’s most beloved and appreciated actresses\, well known for her performances in feature films or TV series. Her most important roles are from HBO series Umbre (2019)\, Spy/Master (2023)\, Why Me? (dir. Tudor Giurgiu\, 2015)\, The Fixer (dir. Adrian Sitaru\, 2016) or Ramon (dir. Jesus del Cerro\, 2023). \nArtur ErhanArtur is a Seattle-based screenwriter\, film and music-videos director. Artur graduated from the Academy of Music\, Theater and Fine Arts of Moldova\, with a degree in Cinematic Arts. He is a former "TIFF Transilvania Pitch Stop Screenplay" winner (KAZIMIR - 2025)\, "Final Draft Big Break" finalist (NIGHT LIGHT - 2025)\, and "Write A Screenplay For..." (CIULEANDRA - 2023). He is currently working on a number of projects with filmmakers from Romania\, Moldova\, and the United States. His latest film "HOTARUL / (THE WALL)" that he wrote and produced\, is set to be released in February 2026.\n\n  Films\nStay tuned as we reveal the full line-up and international guests!  \nThe Yellow Tieby Serge Ioan Celibidachi \n2025\, Drama\, 145 min(Romania\, Italy) \n    \n        The epic true story of Sergiu Celibidache\, following the famous composer from a childhood spent under his father’s draconian authority\, through to adulthood as he masters his craft in Berlin.... \n        The epic true story of Sergiu Celibidache\, following the famous composer from a childhood spent under his father’s draconian authority\, through to adulthood as he masters his craft in Berlin. However\, his greatest struggle emerges at the outbreak of World War II. With the world collapsing around him\, Sergiu must evade death and starvation to cement his place in the world of classical music. \n        Read More\n    \n	  R.M.Nby Cristian Mungiu2022\, Drama\, 128 min(Romania\, France)     \n        A few days before Christmas\, having quit his job in Germany\, Matthias returns to his multi-ethnic Transylvanian village. When a few new workers are hired at a small factory\, the peace... \n        A few days before Christmas\, having quit his job in Germany\, Matthias returns to his multi-ethnic Transylvanian village. When a few new workers are hired at a small factory\, the peace of the community is disturbed\, as some locals react with fear and hostility. Conflicts and passions erupt at a village meeting\, breaking through the thin veneer of apparent understanding and calm. \n        Read More\n    \n	  Atlas of the Universeby Paul Negoescu2026\, Adventure\, 85 min(Romania\, Bulgaria)     \n        Ten-year-old Filip travels with his father to buy new school shoes\, but is left alone after his father gets side-tracked. A mistake at the shoe shop leaves him with two right-foot... \n        Ten-year-old Filip travels with his father to buy new school shoes\, but is left alone after his father gets side-tracked. A mistake at the shoe shop leaves him with two right-foot shoes. Too ashamed to go home empty-handed\, Filip sets out to fix the problem himself. Along the way\, he meets new people\, befriends a stray dog\, and learns to navigate various challenges with his childlike approach. \n        Read More\n    \n	  The Wallby Ion Borș\, Ruslan Moroșan2026\, Comedy\, 96 min(Moldova\, Romania)     \n        In a village where everyone knows everything and nothing is forgiven\, two families with a truly comical history find themselves at loggerheads over a piece of land. Both are convinced... \n        In a village where everyone knows everything and nothing is forgiven\, two families with a truly comical history find themselves at loggerheads over a piece of land. Both are convinced the truth is on their side\, and things spiral completely out of control just as wedding bells should be ringing. Between immovable boundaries\, inflamed egos\, and utterly eccentric relatives\, a happy ending to the marriage seems increasingly unlikely. \n        Read More\n    \n	  \n3 Days in Septemberby Tudor Giurgiu\n2026\, Dark comedy\, 75 min(Romania) \n    \n        Bianca’s world shatters when her fiancé’s mistress crashes their wedding. Reeling fromshock\, she flees on a tourist train\, launching a real-time odyssey of chaotic escape and surreal encounters through the... \n        Bianca’s world shatters when her fiancé’s mistress crashes their wedding. Reeling fromshock\, she flees on a tourist train\, launching a real-time odyssey of chaotic escape and surreal encounters through the off-season seaside resort. Rejecting her old life\, she transforms her humiliation into a liberating night of rebellion\, ultimately finding a new purpose as the sun rises. \n        Read More\n    \n	  \nTrafficby Teodora Ana Mihai\n2024\, Drama comedy\, 119 min(Romania\, Belgium\, Netherlands) \n    \n        Natalia and Ginel leave their small Romanian Danube village to work abroad in a big Flemish city. One evening\, when she is assaulted after meeting a local\, Natalia asks Ita\,... \n        Natalia and Ginel leave their small Romanian Danube village to work abroad in a big Flemish city. One evening\, when she is assaulted after meeting a local\, Natalia asks Ita\, a friend from home turned into a crook\, to help her. Ita uses their frustration against the values of a world they consider to be arrogant\, decadent\, and historically guilty for their misery as second-rate citizens – invisible migrants. The result is a tragi-comical ideological heist only revealing the complete lack of communication between East and West\, between rich and poor\, between masters and slaves. \n        Read More\n    \n	  \nBlindsightby Adrian Sitaru\n2025\, Road movie drama\, 91 min(Romania\, Türkiye) \n    \n        Laura suffers from severe amnesia and depression following an accident\, so she can’t remember who the people around her are. She is reluctantly persuaded by her family to go on... \n        Laura suffers from severe amnesia and depression following an accident\, so she can’t remember who the people around her are. She is reluctantly persuaded by her family to go on a boat trip to Türkiye\, but the closer she gets to her destination\, the more unclear the reality and the purpose of the trip becomes. They are caught up in a series of situations inwhich they change their minds depending on the context\, their own principles seem to be relativized\, while their choices become irrational. \n        Read More\n    \n	 Private donorsMany thanks to our first local sponsor\, Romanian author Roxana Arama! Supporting sponsor · $1\,000 and more\n\n\n\n\n	Tracy Sharpe and Roxana Arama\n\n\n	Cosmin and Elena Catrinescu\n\n\n\n  Festival ambassador · $500 and more\n\n\n\n\n	Mary Sherhart\n\n\n	Irina and Ola Mork\n\n\n	Andrei Marinescu\n\n\n	Gabriel and Teodora Ghizilă\n\n\n	Otilia and Tudor Baraboi\n\n\n	Mihai and Gabriela Aluaș\n\n\n	Nick Voicu\n\n\n\n  Festival benefactor · $250 and more\n\n\n\n\n	Anca Zaharia\n\n\n	Ileana Marin\n\n\n	Nicoleta & Andrei Zlati\n\n\n	Aura Dumitrașcu\n\n\n	Gabriel and Raluca Hera\n\n\n	Ioana Pop\n\n\n	Luana and Marian Stănescu\n\n\n	Carmen Răutu\n\n\n	Claudiu and Dana Răileanu\n\n\n\n  Festival supporter · $100 and more\n\n\n\n\n	Helene Kaplan\n\n\n	Ligia Cicoș\n\n\n	Geanina Andreiu\n\n\n	Smaranda L. in honor of Ana Bacioiu\n\n\n	Alexandru Bălan\n\n\n	Smaranda Lieuallen\n\n\n\n  Festival friend · $50 and more\n\n\n\n\n	Joseph Mabel\n\n\n	Gail Engler\n\n\n	Corina Daroczy\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-film-festival-seattle-13th-edition/
LOCATION:SIFF Cinema Uptown\, 511 Queen Anne Ave N\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109
CATEGORIES:Film
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SUMMARY:Across America with Queen Marie of Romania
DESCRIPTION:Across America with Queen Marie of Romania commemorates the centennial of the 44-day tour undertaken by Queen Marie\, Princess Ileana\, and Prince Nicholas across the United States and Canada between October 18 and November 24\, 1926.  At the invitation of President Calvin Coolidge\, Queen Marie of Romania undertook a landmark trip to the United States in 1926\, traveling from New York City and Washington\, D.C. to Seattle and Portland\, with brief excursions north into Canada. She covered 10\,000 miles by train\, moving from city to city and often stopping for short visits to town halls\, official ceremonies at railway stations\, or brief addresses delivered from the rear platform of her train. On special occasions she spent the night in a hotel\, continually meeting politicians\, local officials\, business leaders\, representatives of women’s associations\, delegations\, farmers\, and countless admirers—from those eager to shake her hand to children offering flowers. Explore Queen Marie's historic tour through rare archival material\, official statements\, newspaper articles\, and original documents\, many of which are being presented to the public for the first time.  November 16\, 2026 - January 6\, 2027The Allen Library North LobbyUniversity of Washington4000 15th Ave NE Seattle\, WA 98195 Organized by the American Romanian Cultural Society in collaboration with the University of Washington Libraries\, the Maryhill Museum of Art\, and Kent State University\, the exhibition is curated by Ileana Marin\, Gabriela Cociuba\, and Abigail Hulst.  
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/across-america-with-queen-marie-of-romania/
LOCATION:University of Washington\, 1410 NE Campus Pkwy\, Seattle\, WA\, 98195\, United States
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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