CroatiaFest
CroatiaFest Newsletter October 2, 2010 A Celebration of Croatian 6-10pm Culture and Heritage Dance Lesson & Party!
October 3, 2010 12noon – 8pm
CroatiaFest - October 2 & 3, 2010 Seattle Center Dear Friends of CroatiaFest, and therefore Ethnic Heritage Council will no longer act as their fiscal agent— As we wrap up CroatiaFest 2009 with umbrella. So now is a logical time for Inside this issue: this newsletter, I wish to thank all the change. The time has come for me to many individuals and organizations pass the leadership torch of CroatiaF- CroatiaFest 2010 1 who participated in making our 6th est to the able hands of CF Board Croats & Sports Annual CroatiaFest a success. President Cathryn Morovich. CF 2010 at a Glance 2 Our 2009 theme “Croatian Women— Special thanks to the Board of Direc- Meet the Committee Tradition Bearers”, exhibited the sacri- tors of the Ethnic Heritage Council for fices made and accomplishments their support of CroatiaFest since the Friends of CroatiaFest 3 achieved by Croatian women and dem- planning stages in 2003. We could not onstrated “the strength of the Croatian A Message from CF 4 have accomplished all this without the Board President woman can never be underestimated”. support and non-profit status of the
Ethnic Heritage Council. Local Profiles 5 Many thanks to our generous donors and a special thank you to the festival Thank you one and all and I look for- CroatiaFest 2009 6-7 committee for their time commitment ward to seeing you at CroatiaFest 2010 Photo Album to this event. This multi-faceted pro- where we celebrate the 2010 theme Seattle Jr. Tamburitzans duction is a great teaching tool for the “Culture & Sports”. 8 Croatian community and the commu- Very truly yours, Vela Luka Croatian 9 nity at-large. Dance Ensemble
I have been coordinator of CroatiaFest Alma Plancich Seattle Center Festál 10 since 2003 and co-coordinator with Alma Franulović Plancich Croatian Stories Online Maria Plancich Kesovija (2003-2008), CroatiaFest Coordinator, 2003-2009
Assistant Director, EHC. CroatiaFest Executive Director, 2009 Donors & Thanks 11 has been granted non-profit status Ethnic Heritage Council Support CroatiaFest 12
Vlastelica, Oregon State bas- 2010 CroatiaFest - Croats & Sports ketball star.
National Croatian luminaries from Cle Elum and Roslyn, claim: , bygone days include home run All Coast football player and king, Roger Maris; Heisman win- National Discus Champion As we Croats disappear from the seas, ner Frankie (the Georgia peach) Pete Zagar; multi talented the mines and the steel mills and be- Sinkwich and basketball hall of Washington State great, Frank come dispersed in the great melting famer George Mikan. Mataya and track standout pot called America, we still keep iden- George Stimac. In our own Pacific Northwest, tity with our roots. We take pride in some of the greats of the past are: Some of the more recent out- those of our own who distinguish them University of Washington’s All- standing Croat athletes are: selves in all fields of endeavor. Croats, American football players, Vic Jason Chorak, University of in the world of sport, whether it is on Markov and Max Starčevich; Aber- Washington, All-American and the gridiron, the diamond, court or any deen’s and Gonzaga’s football star, PAC 10 Defensive football other realm where sports take place, George Karamatić and Tony have made their mark.
CALLING ALL CroatiaFest 2010 Activities ADVERTISERS!!!
Saturday, October 2
Evening CroatiaFest Program Ads
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CroatiaFest activities are FREE, The CroatiaFest Committee is also encouraging parents, open to the public, and held in the grandparents, friends and family members to consider buying Seattle Center House. ad space congratulating a performer, wishes for a future graduate or even family memorial.
CroatiaFest Coordinators: Cathryn Morovich & Kristen LeMieux
Chairman of the Board: Dr. Frank Brozovich, Honorary Croatian Consul. Officers: Board President, Cathryn Morovich; Board Vice-President, Richard Major; Board Treasurer, Michael Rancich; Board Secretary, Beverly Read. 2010 CroatiaFest Committee: Dr. Frank Brozovich, Joanne Abdo, Lora Batina, Nikki Cvitanović, Bob & Peggy Gunovick, Louise Petrich Iverson, Maria Plancich Kesovija, Kristen LeMieux, John Lovrić, Richard Major, Karen Mikačenić, Cathryn Morovich, John Morovich, Jonathon Papac, John Pintar, Alma Franulović Plancich, Michael Rancich, Beverly Read, Stephanie Rogstad, Mark & Dunja Ruljancich, Kristin Tarabochia, Igor Vuletić.
Community Representatives & Volunteers: Nancy Freeman, Jana Harvey, Vjeko Ivanković, Greta Kos, Priscilla Lisicich, Bret Lunsford, Colleen Mavar, Steve Medalia Jr., Veronica Mratinich, John Petrinovich, Maria Franulović Petrish, Janet Segur, Damir & Elaine Tomšić.
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Phone: 206-619-4193 CroatiaFest Email: [email protected] P.O. Box 60003 www.croatiafest.org
Shoreline, WA 98160 Newsletter Editor: Maria Kesovija A special thank you to all CroatiaFest CroatiaFest Logo by John Lovri ć participants & volunteers!
Ethnic Heritage Council
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March 23, 2010
Dear loyal friends and supporters of CroatiaFest:
The CroatiaFest 2010 all volunteer Planning Committee and Board of Directors has been meet- ing and working diligently to select a theme and set a budget for a cultural and fun packed event the first weekend in October.
This year’s theme is “ Culture and Sport” and the committee needs your financial support to bring all aspects together for a successful event. Our capable volunteer grant writers are searching avenues to find grants and then make the applications. We are thinking positive but also realistic knowing that monies are not readily available or there are many applications and competition for the grants.
We are fortunate to be a part of the Seattle Center Festál series and are grateful for their support providing the venue and ancillary services. The Board of Directors anticipates your participation by sending your most generous donation today! Chairman Dr. Frank Brozovich kicked off the fundraising effort for 2010 with a donation of $1,000 and fundraising chair, Bev- erly Read, submitted her check for $250 today. An early donation of $100 was received from Dick & Michele Kloss. CroatiaFest is a recognized non– profit by the IRS so your donation is tax deductible.
You can help us raise $20,000 by making your donation of any size right now! A self- addressed envelope is in this newsletter. Anyone making a donation of $100 or more will receive an invitation to a Dignitary Reception on Saturday evening, October 2nd and be listed on the website and program. You just might meet some of our famous Pacific Northwest athletes and performing artists at the reception. Our committee is working on it!
On behalf of Chairman and Honorary Consul, Dr. Frank Brozovich; Event coordinators, Presi- dent Cathryn Morovich and Kristen Lemieux; Vice-President, Richard Major; Treasurer, Mi- chael Rancich; Board of Directors and the Planning Committee we extend this opportunity for your participation to continue the preservation and presentation of our culture to our commu- nities and even to future generations.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation and generosity,
Beverly Prkacin Read
Beverly Prkačin Read CroatiaFest Fundraising Committee Chair & Board Secretary 206-940-4875 [email protected]
Website: www.croatiafest.org Email: [email protected]
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CroatiaFest Newsletter Page 3 A Message From CroatiaFest Board President The CroatiaFest planning commit- We are diligently working to ac- torial history of the numerous tee is busy working on the 2010 quire as much information as pos- tamburitza orchestras of years festival, which will take place at sible in order to create an interest- past. A multimedia display will the Center House at the Seattle ing and fun exhibit for all to see. include historic Croatian folk in- Center on Sunday, October 3rd. struments, including bagpipes, The performance of traditional mu- Our theme this year is “Culture drums, flutes and tamburitzas as sic and dance has been a very im- and Sport” . The emphasis is to well as traditional garments worn portant part of maintaining our not only showcase the achieve- in performance. cultural identity. This year marks ments of Croatian tamburitza milestone anniversaries for three As co-coordinators of CroatiaFest bands, dance troupes and theatre noted Northwest musical ensem- 2010, Kristen Lemieux and I are groups beginning in the 1920's bles -- striving, together with the other but also to shed light on the ac- , 40 years; planning committee members and complished Croatian men and , 35 years; and volunteers, to produce a fun and women athletes of the Pacific , 30 interesting day long festival for all Northwest. The festival will be years. The Harrison Gallery lo- to enjoy. Mark your calendars for appealing to everyone regardless cated on the third floor of the Cen- October 3, 2010. You don’t want of age and/or gender with picto- ter House will feature an exhibit to miss this fabulous event. rial displays and artifacts of some chronicling the accomplishments of of these great sports figures from these fine groups along with a pic- Cathryn F. Morovich the past right up to the present. Board President, CroatiaFest Seattle CFU Lodge 439 Honors Richard L. Major Seattle Lodge 439 of the Croatian the monthly lodge meetings, keep- Fraternal Union is proud to honor ing accurate and precise records brother Richard L. Major with a and correspondence as well as pro- dinner & dance on April 17, 2010 viding a little levity with his inven- at the Renton Sen- tive raffles. ior Center. The Among his many event will recognize achievements is the the numerous con- founding of the Seattle tributions brother Junior Tamburitizans Major has made to (SJT - a.k.a. the Pacific North- “Tammies”) with his west Croatian Com- good friend, the late munity as well as Tom Krmpotich. his very active par- ticipation in the SJT celebrate their Croatian Fraternal 40th anniversary this Photo above: Richard “Dick” Major, CF 2008 Master of Ceremonies and Alma Union, both locally and nationally. year and are still going strong. Plancich, CF Coordinator, 2003-2009, &
Many second generation Tammies EHC Executive Director. Dick became a member of the are current musicians and danc- CFU in 1963 and has held many Richard Major is the 2003 recipient of ers. Dick and his wife Louise are offices with Lodge 439, currently EHC’s Aspasia Phoutrides Pulakis Me- proud to have their grandsons, serving as secretary/treasurer morial Award , given annually to an Sammy and Matty among them. individual who has contributed signifi- and Nest manager. Through the SJT will provide a short program in cantly to a Northwest ethnic commu- years, Dick has also held various Dick’s honor followed by dancing to nity. important offices with the Na- music by Sinovi . tional Croatian Fraternal Union CroatiaFest on including serving as President of Dinner/Dance: Prime rib dinner: Facebook the High Trial (Judicial) Board un- $25 for adults and $10 for children til he retired from that position in under 12 years of age. No host bar, Type CroatiaFest into the search & 2007. beer and wine. Reservations re- join us. Tag your friends, add quired by April 10 . Send check to photos of your favorite CF For many years Dick has been the CFU Lodge 439, c/o Cathryn moments & post your comments backbone of Lodge 439... always Morovich, 2130–48th Ave. S.W., Se- about CroatiaFest. Be OUR friend! there to lend a hand or chair an attle, WA 98116. Call: 206-619- www.facebook.com event. He is the guiding force at 4193.
Page 4 CroatiaFest Newsletter Local Profiles: Mikačenić & Mataya The Mikačenić sisters belong to women’s Under-17 national team ington State the cadre of great Croatian North- and was a member of the United University’s west Women Athletes whose feats States Under-18 team. In 1999, as Athletic Hall CroatiaFest 2010 will put on a starting member of Notre Dame’s of Fame in show. It could be said that it was #2 national ranked team, Nancy 1989. He is to be expected that they would was selected as one of the top 11 the all time become soccer standouts. freshman in NCAA division I record women’s soccer. She was also se- holder for lected the same year to the Big varsity ath- East League’s All Rookie Team. letic letters Nancy competed in the finals in the (12) earned national championship in 1999 at Washing- and 2000. ton State University After high and Pacific Coast Conference school, Car- Schools: 4 football, 4 track, 3 bas- men contin- ketball and 1 in baseball. ued her soc- cer career at He was a 3 sport stand out in Tuft’s Univer- high school from 1944 to 1946. sity, where As a tailback, he led Cle Elum she was a High School to the Yakima Valley starting Conference Football Champion- Their father, Mike Mikačenić member of ship with to a win over Yakima sponsored 1 st Division men’s soc- varsity for High, one of the largest high cer teams named Croatia that won four years. schools in the state at that time. the National Amateur Cup in Chi- One of Car- Cle Elum barely totaled 300 stu- cago in 1982 and both the re- men’s goal dents in 4 grades. He was an all gional Amateur and Open Cup winning conference guard on the basket- Championships in Denver in headers, ball team that went undefeated in 1984. placed Tuft’s conference play his junior and Carmen and Nancy Mikačenić in the 2000 senior seasons. were stand out soccer players and NCAA Tournament. As captain of In track, Frank competed as a led Lakeside High School to three that team, she led Tuft’s through shot-putter. He won the state state championships and four tournament play to compete in the high school shotput champion- metro league championships while National Championship finals. ship with record throw of 52 feet, attending there. The Mikačenić Carmen’s 7 ¼ inches at the state A meet in metro-league standouts helped athletic Pullman in 1946; a record that Lakeside women’s soccer achieve prowess ex- stood for 5 years. (At that time a #11 national ranking in 1997. tended be- high school athletics were classi- Carmen served as captain to the yond soccer fied as only A or B category.) He 1997 state championship team. as stroke for accomplished that feat despite Nancy was the Lakeside being only 5 foot 11 and weighing a two time High School 175 pounds. high school Varsity Row- From Cle Elum High School, All- ing Eight Frank went to Washington State American that won re- University where he was a starting and Gator- gional’s in varsity quarterback, basketball ade Pacific 1997 and competed at the Junior guard, shot-putter and played in State and Nationals in Ohio in the same year. the outfield on the baseball team. Regional As was normal back then, he also Player of Frank Mataya from Roslyn, Cle played defense in football. He was the Year in Elum High School and Washington known as a vicious tackling defen- 1998 and State University is considered to be sive back. 1999. She the most versatile athlete that ever
captained came out of the State of Washing- the US ton. He was inducted into Wash-
CroatiaFest Newsletter Page 5 CroatiaFest 2009 Photo Album
October 3, 2009 : Donor Reception with entertainment by Klapa Dowopella & Ruže Dalmatinke Orchestra
Ambassador Kitarović joined in the singing!
Consul General Ante Barbir; Robert Gunovick; Max Vekich, Alma Plancich; Dr, Frank Brozovich; Ambassador Kolinda Kitarović; Frank Chopp, Speaker of the House, WA
October 4, 2009 : Seattle Center House
CroatiaFest MarketPlace & Historical Exhibits
Genealogy with Barbara Budinich Starkey Vocal Workshop with Mary Sherhart
Časne Sestre - Daughters of Mercy, Third Order of St. Francis: The life and work of Blessed Marija Petković Tradition Bearers: A Panel Discussion Dorothy Cordova, Moderator Luise Petrich Iverson, Priscilla Lisicich, Helen Ćupić Stone, Maria Franulović Petrish, Maria Plancich Kesovija Harrison Street Gallery - October 1 - October 12, 2009: Artwork by Katerina Zahirović - Marinović, Gloria Barello, Eva Sköld Westerlind and water- Z colors from the the Blanche Payne Costume Photograph & Drawing Collection.
To view event photos by Jal, visit: www.pbase.com/jal/croatiafest2009 Page 6 CroatiaFest Newsletter CroatiaFest 2009 Photo Album
October 4, 2009 : Master of Ceremonies - CroatiaFest Opening - Alma Franulović Plancich, CroatiaFest Coordinator Theresa Obradovich Stankovik Dignitary Introductions - Dr. Frank Brozovich, Honorary Consul of Croatia
- Ambassador Kolinda Grabar Kitarović, Croatian Ambassador to the US; U.S. Representative Jim McDermott; Consul General Ante Barbir, Consul of Croatia; Anne Arries Corsano, District Director, US Citizenship & Immigration Services; Leann Leigh, USCIS
Fashion Show - Rites of Passage
Naturalization Ceremony administered by USCIS
Dunava Women's Choir Seattle Junior Tamburitzans
Vela Luka Children's Dance Ensemble Vela Luka Croatian Dance Ensemble
Dave and the Dalmatians Zbor Jele Radost Folk Ensemble Linđo Folk dance lesson with Nicholas Petrish III
Center House Dance to the Tamburaški Orkestar Kardinal Stepinac music of Grupa ZRINSKI
CroatiaFest Newsletter Page 7 Seattle Tamburitza Music Celebrates Milestones buritza Festival held in Pueblo, Colorado the It seems hard to believe that it was 40 years ago when previous July. the late Tom Krmpotich began training 12 young musi- The seed was cians in the art of playing the tamburitza. Since 1970 sown when 11 over 400 musicians, singers and dancers have been a Seattle young- part of The Seattle Junior Tamburitzans, the region’s sters and their longest running yet “youngest” ethnic folk group of its parents at- kind in the Pacific Northwest. tended the con- current Festival The group has been celebrating its 40th anniversary and CFU Junior with year long series of events. In July 2009, the group Convention, took its 5 th tour performing tour of Croatia visiting Za- liked what they greb performing at St. Joseph’s Orphanage Hrvatski saw, and Leskovac and participating in the International Folklore brought the Festival in Velika Gorica. The young Tamburitzans had idea home to performances in Punat on the Island of Krk, Cavtat, Seattle.
Vela Luka on the Island of Korcula and in Sali on the From a rag-tag beginning, with antiquated instruments and Island of Dugi Otok. generic folk costumes, the group progressed steadily— On February 13, over 350 former performers and par- growing in number, buying new instruments and sharpening ents gathered at John F. Kennedy High School for an all their musical repertoire. Wardrobe development proceeded class reunion. The evening was filled with much remi- more slowly. niscing, sharing of stories, photo taking and hours of Within months, the group began to appear publicly— spirited kolo dancing to the music of the Sinovi Tam- Anacortes, Aberdeen, Roslyn, Tacoma, Nanaimo and Van- buritza Orchestra. The guests were welcomed by both couver, B.C., Butte Montana, etc. The highlight of these current Artistic Director John Morovich and the group’s early years was the group’s appearance at Expo-74 in Spo- co-founder Richard Major and were treated to a per- kane: the first World Fair to invite a Junior Tamburitza formance of songs and dances from the Podravina re- group. This was repeated in 1986 when the group was in- gion by current members of the group. Starting chrono- vited to perform at the 1986 World Fair in Vancouver, B.C. logically, as the Sinovi played the popular “Kolo Seljan- In 1980 in order to participate in the 14 th Annual Jr. Tam- čica”, graduates were called out class by class starting buritza Festival in Denver, The Seattle Juniors joined the with the first group of dancers in 1972 led by the CFU Jr. Cultural Federation. Sophistication soared as a group’s first dance teacher, Gloria Kelemenić Barello. It result. Authentic costumes were imported from Europe, wasn’t long before nearly 300 dancers were kicking up music stands were discarded and more boys participated in their heels! The evening will remain a fond memory for the dance suites—adding vigor called for by choreography. all who attended. In 1981 the group conducted a whirlwind tour of old Yugo- slavia that culminated with an outstanding performance at th This coming June 19, SJT will hold a 40 Anniversary the CFU Festival held in Zagreb’s Vatroslav Lisinski Hall. KAVANA 2010. The youngsters are diligently polishing The group has since toured Croatia in 1986, 1997, 2004 and 4 choreographies from Podravina, the Islands of Susak 2009. and Dugi Otok and a brand new piece from Donji Desi- nec in the Jastrebarsko region near Zagreb. As a grand The group participated in numerous festivals on this conti- finale, all Tamburitzan alumni have been invited to join nent including Anaheim, Chicago (twice) Cleveland, Milwau- kee, Seattle, Orlando, Pittsburgh (twice) Nashville and To- the current group in playing, singing and dancing ronto. A distinct honor was bestowed upon Director John which promises to be an exciting and fun conclusion to Morovich when he was selected to be the Festival Guest the performance. For more information about attending Conductor in Chicago in 2005. In 2003 Richard Major was KAVANA, signing up a student in the Seattle Junior awarded The Aspasia Phoutrides Pulakis Memorial Award, Tamburitzans, making a donation of an instrument, costume, recordings or sheet music, please con- tact Director, John Morovich at [email protected] . Please visit our web- site at www.sjtamburitzans.org
The Seattle Junior Tamburitzans were founded in September, 1970 on, on inspiration received at the Croatian Fraternal Union’s 4 th Annual Junior Tam-
Page 8 CroatiaFest Newsletter Vela Luka Croatian Dance Ensemble Celebrates 35 Years to dance today—she began in 1975; Maria Plancich Spring—Summer 2010 - Event Schedule Kesovija, today VL Artistic Director, and Michael Pet- rish, VL dance trainer, began as children in 1975; both March 27, Saturday: Anacortes, WA Maria and Michael trained & danced with LADO Croa- Spring Fešta! tian Folklore Ensemble in Zagreb, Croatia. Our ensem- Vela Luka Croatian Dance Ensemble ble, Vela Luka, ensemble was, and is, a way to keep the BONACA family together—to see each other at weekly rehearsals May 1, Saturday: Gig Harbor, WA and performances throughout the year and most cer- tainly holidays! www.cityofgigharbor.net/page.php?id=1039 May 30, Sunday: Seattle, WA The Vela Luka Croatian Dance Ensemble and Ruže Dal- Croatian Showcase: 3-6pm matinke Orchestra perform music and dance of Croatia and the United States. The performers in Vela Luka repre- sent four generations of Croatian-Americans who have introduced their culture's extraordinary choreography,
www.nwfolklife.org/ music, and instruments to people all over the world. June 2, Wednesday, 5pm: Seattle, WA Forming a cross-cultural link between the Puget Sound region and Croatia, the company strives to preserve Croa- tian folkways and culture for generations to come.
The Ruže Dalmatinke Orchestra is a Seattle-based pro- June 6, Sunday, 2:30pm: Gig Harbor, WA fessional ensemble specializing in the music of Croatia
and Bosnia, from the stringent open throat style of interior June 27, Sunday, 3:30pm: Leavenworth, WA Croatia, to lyrical Dalmatian and Bosnian melodies. The group was founded by two sisters, Binki Franulović Spahi and Alma Franulović Plancich, who immigrated with their August 6-8: Anacortes, WA family to the United States after World War II from their native island of Korčula, Dalmatia in Croatia. The sisters are backed by expert musicians who are soloists in their own right. August 8: Blaine, WA BONACA : The talented www.peacearchpark.org men of Vela Luka/RD orchestra have formed Vela Luka & Ruže Dalmatinke are included in the the music ensemble - 4Culture 2010 Touring Arts Roster and promotional BONACA - performing CD. Visit: www.4culture.org/arts.tar folk and pop Croatian
tunes. Vela Luka (VL) : P.O. Box 635, Anacortes, Washington, 98221. Ph: 360-293-3663; 206-417-2067. Executive Di- Vela Luka and Ruže rector: Maria Franulović Petrish; Artistic Director: Maria Dalmatinke have been Plancich Kesovija. Ruže Dalmatinke (RD) : Director, featured in two national Alma Franulović Plancich, 206-367-2268. Website: TV documentaries - www.velaluka.org; Email: [email protected]. BONACA : (PBS, 1981) and Pasko Kesovija; 206-660-5189; [email protected] (ABC, 1986)-numerous
“Hrvati” local radio and televi- Vela Luka Croatian Dance Ensemble was created by a sion programs, as well small group of Anacortes Croatians under the leadership as books and audio of Maria Franulović Petrish, strictly for cultural preserva- recordings. In 1986, tion and presentation. The sisters, Maria, Alma and they represented the Binki realized in this country it does not take long to lose State of Washington at our ethnic and cultural identity and that work must be the done to preserve and educate. in New York and at in Vancou- ver, B.C. RD, in 1986, travelled to Mazatlan, Mexico, per- VL has now its fourth generation of descendants of one forming in numerous concerts. In 1988 and 1990, both of its founders Jure (George) Franulović. He was an origi- groups toured Croatia and Bosnia-Hercegovina and in nal dancer, teacher, and traditions educator. His daugh- 2000, VL and RD traveled to the homeland once again per- ters, Maria, Alma and Binki, followed his path - their forming throughout Croatia. They were featured perform- children, Nicholas and Michael Petrish, Matthew Plan- ers at the in cich and Maria Plancich Kesovija continued, and now 1989; , Salt Lake City, 1991, 1993, and 1994, Jure & Marija’s great-grandchildren, Christopher & and the opening celebration of the Seattle Symphony's Jaimia Plancich and Ante & Katarina Petrish perform in 1998. In 1996, the ensemble received too, plus grandson Paval Franulovich Niemeyer! The sis- the from the Washington State ters’ first cousin Marija Damnajović Anderson continues
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CroatiaFest is proud to be a part of Seattle Center’s Festál
2010
Visit: http://www.seattlecenter.com/events/festivals/festal/
CROATIAN STORIES ONLINE!
Visit: www.chrysalisfilms.com/index.html Click on CROATIAN STORIES Our Croatian neighbors in San Francisco carry on the traditions too! San Francisco Croatian Festival is held each year in late October.
In the video, along with participants from California, you will see our very own local performers: John Morovich, SJT Artistic Director and Mary Sherhart, vocalist, and Balkan Cabaret. Also enjoy San Francisco Croatian Historian, Adam Eterović. John, Mary and Adam have participated in past CroatiaFests!
Alma Franulović Plancich, EHC Executive Director & Maria Plancich Kesovija, EHC Assistant Director, were privileged to be included in the planning stages of the S.F. Croatian Festival and in an advisory capacity, as professional festival producers of cultural and ethnic events, for cultural events held annually at the Croatian American Cultural Center in San Francisco, CA. www.croatianamericanweb.org
player of the Year; Paul Skansi, University of Washington After college, Frank played some professional great who had a 10 year professional football career with the baseball. In 1956, he came back to Cle Elum High Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Sea Hawks and Ottawa Rough School as a coach where his football team won the Riders. State Class A Championship in 1959.
And on the women’s side: Lora Batina, rowing for UCLA and From Cle Elum High School, Frank went to We- Katarina Batina, kayak at the University of Washington; Se- natchee Junior College where he served in the ath- attle University All-American basketball star, Sue Stimac; letic department from 1960 to 1984 as basketball Mikačenić sisters: Nancy, All-American high school soccer coach, football coach and director of athletics. player and sister Carmen, soccer and rowing standout and Frank died on October 7, 2009.
Malinda and Monique Zampera, basketball standouts at Se- It is fitting that CroatiaFest 2010 pays respect to attle University and Portland State University. all of our outstanding Croatian Men and Women These are just a few of the Croatian-Americans from the Athletes. world of sport that CroatiaFest 2010 will name and honor. - More complete lists and selected biographies will be dis- played at CroatiaFest 2010.
given annually by The Ethnic Art's Commission. Between 1996 and 2000, the ensembles performed in Idaho, Heritage Council to an individual Sacramento, San Francisco, and in 1999 were the featured performers at the who has contributed significantly , Redlands, California. The ensembles were featured in the King County to a Northwest ethnic community. Arts Commission Touring Arts Roster for 2002-2003 and 2009-2010. Fall 2002, VL participated in Green Meadows Productions’ west coast tour - 48 Challenged by their devoted in- performances, 7 cities, across 3 states. The 2003 calendar included the opening of structors, sustained by the hard McCaw Hall, local theatre and festival performances and a February concert in San work of their parents and sup- Francisco, CA. In 2004, amongst numerous local performances, VL performed at ported spiritually and financially Paramount Theatre, Seattle, as part of the “DANCE this…” and the ensembles to- by their boosters, the Seattle Jun- gether performed for the opening of the McIntyre Hall, Mt. Vernon, WA. The 2005 ior Tamburitzans have filled the calendar featured a tour to Oregon and inclusion in the Kirkland Performance Cen- air with music, song and dance ter Season. In 2008 VL performed the 10th Anniversary of DANCE this… at the for 40 years. With continued sup- Paramount Theatre, Seattle. Annual performances continued 2005-2009: Blessing port and enthusiasm, this whole- of the Fleet, Gig Harbor; NW Folklife Festival; EHC Cultural Crossroads and EHC some activity will continue far into Winter Worldfest. VL & RD instructors and members, over the years, have taught at the future. local schools as part of curriculum and as special event speakers/instructors.
Page 10 CroatiaFest Newsletter Thank You for 2009* Support! CroatiaFest 2009 was brought to you through the generosity of those listed below, grants & sponsors!
$1,312 John & Eleanor Kremenich; Vicki Marie Lazor; Croatian American Foundation Family Martinis-Woodworth; $1,000 Steven & Jean Mataya - ; Gretchen Newman Robert & Delma Mattich; John & Cathryn Morovich;
The Narda Lemert Croatian Cultural Enhancement Randy Mueller - ; Fund administered by Jim Nickle; Donald & Margaret Palmich; Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge 439 Tomislav & Senka Pavlinović; John & Shirley Petrinovich; Duke & Juliana Pirak; $400 Michael & Shirley Rancich; Roslyn-Ronald-Cle Elum Dr. Anthony Milan Heritage Club; Mark & Dunja Ruljancich; $350 Antoinette Slavich; Richard & Betty Srok; Vince Plancich John Stilnovich; Robert Stilnovich -
$300 ; George Stimac; Margaret Martinis Wallace Slavonian-American Benevolent Society $80 Dr. Lisanne Yuricich Jean Culjak Shaffer $250 Dr. Frank & Darlene Brozovich; $70 Jerry & Patricia Medved Dr. Eugen & Olga Halar; Shirley Moretti - $55 Helen Chamberlin
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