Northwest Folklife: Seattle Mandolin Orchestra
Free (Suggested donation: $10 per person, per day ($20 per family))
The Seattle Mandolin Orchestra has been in existence since 1968 and is dedicated to preserving, promoting and extending the Mandolin ensemble tradition, originally popularized early in the last century. We showcase the entire mandolin family of instruments, including mandolins, mandolas, mandocellos, and mandobass. At times, we include guitars and singers in our ensemble.
Our repertoire encompasses many styles, including historical mandolin styles throughout time, Italian, Latin, classical, holiday themes, music from movies, and more. We are a community ensemble, and we welcome new members. We are the only mandolin orchestra in the State of Washington!
About Northwest Folklife
Northwest Folklife is a community-powered celebration of the music, arts, and heritage that make up the brilliant cultural tapestry of the greater Pacific Northwest. With over 5,000 performers on 20+ stages, 200 vendors, 500 volunteers, and upwards of 250,000 attendees, this remains one of the largest access-for-all festivals in the nation. The festival is more than a celebration of the diversity of the Pacific Northwest, it’s a chance to engage directly with the many communities that make up our region.
We are committed to access for all regardless of background or income and therefore continue to operate without tickets or gates. Each year, Northwest Folklife depends on donations from generous individuals, foundations, government, and corporate partners in order to meet operating expenses, produce the annual Festival, and maintain year-round programs and events. It’s not easy to sustain, and we need your support. Everybody is a bearer of and participant in Folklife, and we are committed to make certain everyone is able to come and celebrate with us.
Tickets: We suggest a donation of $10 per person, per day (or $20 for family/groups), but gladly accept donations of any amount!
Seattle Center Armory | Center Theatre
305 Harrison St.Seattle, WA 98109
United States
http://www.seattlecenter.com/locations/detail.aspx?id=62
(206) 684-7200