Writing on the Walls at Night, A Journey from Romania to the US
OnlineJoin us for poetry reading and discussion with poet Claudia Serea about her latest book “Writing on the Walls at Night”Guest speakers: Clara Burghelea and Adina Dabija Moderator: Otilia BaraboiRegister HEREIn this new collection of prose poems, Claudia Serea uses surrealism, irony, and black humor to express her experiences, from growing up behind the Iron Curtain […]
College Admissions #5 – College Financial Aid Workshop
Paying for college can be daunting, but in this workshop we’ll break down the process of applying for financial aid. We'll look at what are the different options and outline what steps you need to take. Our special guest, Dr. Diana Barbu, returns to our college admission series with more insightful infomation. The discussion will be moderated by Dr. Ileana Marin. […]
Tethered to the Unexpected
OnlineJoin us for a poetry reading and discussion with poet Roxana Cazan about her latest book "Tethered to the Unexpected".Guest speakers: Clara Burghelea and Domnica RădulescuModerator: Otilia BaraboiRegister HERE.Tethered to the Unexpected is a lyrical treat despite its grim truth. Roxana Cazan offers a loving, lasting tribute to familial bonds though "some days the windows / […]
Paris Chansons
The Tripple Door 216 Union St, Seattle, WA, United StatesParis Chansons returns to the beautiful Triple Door in Seattle on Saturday, November 5th, with a NEW, exciting show! Featuring original renditions of favorites from Aznavour, Dassin, Piaf, Brel, Macias, Adamo, Dalida to Zaz & Stromae PLUS some of the most beautiful Italian & Eastern European and Balkan classics! TWO concerts: 5:30PM & 8:30PM You […]
GiveBIG 2022
Give BIG 2022 supports WA-based non-profit organizations providing needed services, fighting for a better world, caring for the environment, and expanding our horizons through art, culture and learning. ARCS is proud to participate in this campaign for the fourth time. Encourage your friends, family, and co-workers to join you in supporting ARCS to offer access to Romanian […]
Mail-Order Family
OnlineJoin us for a discussion with author Irina VanPatten about her latest book "Mail-Order Family".Moderator: Ileana MarinRegister HERE.Mail-Order Family, a proud 2nd Place Award Winner at The Spring 2022 BookFest (Book Festival) in the Humor/Non-Fiction/True Stories/Memoir Category is an unlikely love story that doesn’t follow the usual rules, and even defies geography. It’s a story about difficult […]
Romanian American National Heritage Award – 6th Edition
Romanian American National Heritage Awards 2022, 6th edition The Romanian American National Heritage Award is an annual competition for high school students with Romanian heritage or background. Applicants of non-Romanian descent may qualify, as long as their work and experience relate to Romania or the Romanian community in the US. The award recognizes exceptional contributions to the cohesion of the Romanian community and the preservation of its heritage, […]
The Exquisite Gorge Project II: Fiber Arts with Magda Nica
Maryhill Museum of ArtSeattle-based artist Magda Nica's sculptural artwork is now on display at the Maryhill Museum of Art until August 4, 2022, in the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust Education Center. Her textile piece is part of Exquisite Gorge Project II: Fiber Arts, a collective artwork in collaboration with the local community and a designated community partner, among which ARCS. Drawing inspiration from the […]
Paris Chansons
The Tripple Door 216 Union St, Seattle, WA, United StatesParis Chansons returns to the beautiful Triple Door in Seattle on Saturday, November 5th, with a NEW, exciting show! Featuring original renditions of favorites from Aznavour, Dassin, Piaf, Brel, Macias, Adamo, Dalida to Zaz & Stromae PLUS some of the most beautiful Italian & Eastern European and Balkan classics! TWO concerts: 5:30PM & 8:30PM You […]
Lives, Not Grades
OnlinePlease join us for a Q&A about the award-winning documentary Lives, Not Grades, Nov. 4 at 4:30pm PST. We'll be joined by director Daniel Druhora and cinematographer Teodora Totoiu. Moderated by Radu Smîntînă, ARCS board member. About the documentary: A team of USC college students travels to Moria Camp in Greece, known as "the worst refugee […]
Romanian Film Festival Seattle, 9th Edition
Northwest Film Forum 1515 12th Ave, Seattle, WATHE ROMANIAN FILM FESTIVAL, 9TH EDITION: "HomeLands" WHEN: NOVEMBER 11-27, 2022WHERE: Online, Nov. 11-27Northwest Film Forum, Nov. 11-13 and Nov. 18-20 Nov. 11, 7:30pm - MetronomNov. 12, 6pm - Things Worth Weeping ForNov. 13, 5pm - The IslandNov. 18, 7:30pm - Blue MoonNov. 19, 6pm - Metronom The 9th edition of the RFF titled Homelands reflects on […]
Global Competence Certificate for Romanian Heritage Speakers- 2022-2023
Seattle Public Library 1000 4th Ave, Seattle, United StatesARCS is proud to announce that we received funds from The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) Migrant/Bilingual Department to continue our program started in 2020, in partnership with Wenatchee Public Schools, in WA State. We will develop a year-long remote-learning program for Heritage Language speakers of Romanian, together with Russian and Spanish speaking instructors, students and communiy representatives. […]