Folklife Festiva - May 25-28, 2018

2 Folklife is...our stories. Our community. It is the space we occupy and the identities we inhabit, so that we may bring our whole selves to each moment. Folklife is...our roots. Our heritage. It is the wisdom and the magic our ancestors left for us. Folklife is…our evolution. Our hope. It is the joy, beauty, sorrow, and challenge that inspires our imagination and fuels our creativity. Folklife is...making a lifelong friend, learning about someone else’s culture, and sharing our ownwith them. It is seeing the pure joy on the faces of children and adults, alike, as they hear the crooning of Hawaiian melodies, feel the thunder of Salish drums, and twirl with row upon row of contra dancers in Fisher Pavilion. It is the delight of discovering that band on the Fountain Lawn Stage, the one that suddenly pops up on radio the very next month! Since 1972, Northwest Folklife has brought the community together to make these very experiences happen, and has given lifelong Seattleites and Pacific Northwesterners, as well as a myriad of newcomers and visitors, numerous reasons fall in love with our region, over and over again. As you wander through the Uncommon Marketplace or rows of delicious local food selections, make sure to make a stop at the intersection of blues, bluegrass, bachata and Bulgarian hillsong. Take a moment (or several!) to celebrate that you are taking part in an amazing community-powered legacy that has remained accessible to ALL and served ten million people since its inception. This Memorial Day Weekend, we once again invoke the magic, together, to bring the Northwest Folklife Festival to life. Over 250,000 people will bring compelling stories, deep cultural roots and visionary evolution to this gathering place. Folklife is and remains...yours, mine, ours. Folklife is...for the people, by the people. Welcome to the 47th Annual Northwest Folklife Festival! We are so glad that you are here with us. WELCOME Visit NWFolklife.org/Festival for the most current schedule information. CONTENTS General Information................................................................................................. 2 Cultural Focus: Echoes of Aztlán and Beyond.........................................4–6 Visual Arts at Folklife.............................................................................................. 7 Dance at the Festival...............................................................................................8 Co-Curated Festival.................................................................................................9 Family Fun.................................................................................................................. 10 Our Big Neighborhood...........................................................................................11 Festival Schedule.............................................................................................. 12–19 Festival Vendors.......................................................................................................21 Thank You & Sponsors...................................................................................22–23 Grounds Map............................................................................................................ 24 NEWATTHEFESTIVAL Cultural Showcases at McCaw Hall Experience a world of cultural programming in a stunning new location this year! Visit McCaw Hall (#8 on the map) on Sunday for the Hawaiian and Mexican Folklórico showcases. Returning to the Bagley Wright Theatre Programming will return to the Bagley Wright Theatre this year on Saturday and Sunday. Visit the Bagley Wright Theatre (#1 on the map) for some of your favorite showcases, including the Slavic Voices show on Sunday afternoon. Circle of Indigenous Peoples Celebration Experience dancing, songs, artists and culture bearers throughout the four days of the Festival through cultural welcoming ceremonies, honoring of veterans, youth gatherings and celebrations of Indigenous and Native communities. Check out pages 12–19 of the guide for the full schedule. Events take place on the lawn on Broad Street (#29 on the map). Casa Herradura Tequilas in the Beverage Gardens Enjoy an el Jimador cocktail in the Festival beverage gardens, and an “Ultra” special tasting of the new Herradura Ultra Añejo in the Mural Amphitheater beverage garden Sat, Sun & Mon, between 1-6 PM. Casa Herradura, who produces el Jimador and Herradura tequila, is the oldest hacienda distillery in Mexico still producing tequila. Established in 1870, Casa Herradura is known for its amazing tequilas and great history. We are excited to be pouring el Jimador tequila this year, which is Mexico’s #1 selling 100% agave tequila. The PNW Craft Beer Festival Sponsored by The Stranger and KEXP, The PNW Craft Beer Festival is your one-stop destination for the best beer the Northwest has to offer! Located right next to KEXP on Saturday and Sunday only. GENERAL INFORMATION Accessibility and Assistance All buildings in Seattle Center are wheelchair accessible. Disabled parking is available at all lots. Emergencies •Go to any Festival Donation & Information Station and ask for assistance •Dial 9-1-1 •Go to First Aid on the north side of the Armory staffed by Seattle Fire Department paramedics Lost and Found Found items are turned over to Seattle Center Customer Service, located on the second floor of the Armory. Phone: 206-684-7200. Pets Please leave all pets except service animals at home. Exotic animals are not allowed on Seattle Center grounds. Public Checkroom A public checkroom is available for your convenience in the Fisher Pavilion. Hours are 11 AM to 10 PM Friday through Sunday, and 11 AM to 9 PM on Monday. The cost is $2 for a one-time check and $5 for unlimited daily access. Performer Recordings Performers with recordings will be selling CDs at their stages during and after their performances. Street Performing Please check nwfolklife.org/ street-performing for a full list of guidelines. Street Performer Coordinators will assist with placement and regulations. Smoking We encourage attendees to abide by all laws and regulations, and remind you that smoking, vaping, or consuming marijuana in public is illegal. Smoking tobacco within 25 feet of buildings, vendors or people in lines also is prohibited. Videography All video recording, beyond hand-held devices, within the confines of a general-venue seat, must be pre-approved by both the performer and Northwest Folklife. In accordance with the City of Seattle legal department, indoor facilities are not a part of the public discourse; therefore, First Amendment rights do not have precedent in these venues. More Information Please check in at the Donation and Information Stations, located around the grounds. Transportation Ride public transportation. King County Metro Transit has a great trip planner. Visit: metro.kingcounty.gov/ trip-planner Ride Your Bike There are bike racks at major entrances to the Festival. Please lock your bikes at these locations. Refrain from locking bikes to fences or other objects that are not designed for bikes; some of these objects need to move at night and attached bikes will be cut off. Photo credit: Christopher Nelson Reese Tanimura Managing Director Kelli Faryar Executive Artistic Director Rafael Maslan Board President