Mărțișoare Workshop 2022
Join us for a spring celebration -Mărțișor, March 1st. Mărțișor is an old tradition celebrated all over Romania every year, on March 1st, also widely spread in Bulgaria and the Balkans. The name Mărțișor is a diminutive of March (Martie in Romanian). It is believed that the person who wears the red and white string […]
College Admissions # 4- Ask a Specialist
Are you anxious about the college applications process? Come meet our special guest, Dr. Diana Barbu (see her bio below). She will cover the following aspects and answer any of your questions: 1. Building the Balanced College List (we'll look at certain metrics to determine academic fit) + The Transfer Option (pros and cons) 2. […]
Francophone Writers of Romanian Origin: Annie Lulu’s Debut Novel
OnlineDid you know that Romanian is the 5th most widely spoken Romance language in the world, after Spanish, Portuguese, French and Italian? Also, there are strong historic links between Romania and France, dating back to the 18th century, and in 1991 Romania joined the International Organization of La Francophonie. In March we are thrilled to celebrate the month of […]
ARCS Heritage Language and Culture School – Spring 2022
Are you interested in stimulating your children's creativity, nourish their bicultural and bilingual heritage? Our Romanian Heritage Language School offers innovative virtual classes and workshops for children, youth and adults with Romanian background or with an interest to learn Romanian, nationwide. Our teaching methods are based on the core principles of Heritage Language Education to nourish bilingualism and address […]
Space, New Technologies and Sustainability
Celebrate International Women’s Month with us! Join us for this event honoring the work of women scientists and their pioneer spirit. Our first workshop features Dr. Ioana Cozmuta, Romanian American world expert in materials, microgravity and space. This event inaugurates a special Speakers Series as part of the Heritage Language Program Grant, awarded by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction […]
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, […]