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Acclaimed folk dance ensembles, musicians and visiting artists, children and visitors celebrate Croatia and highlight the history and regional contributions of Croatian Americans at Safeco Insurance Festál: CroatiaFest, Oct. 4, 12 noon - 8 p.m., at Center House.

From classical and popular music to pasta and wine, Festa Italiana Seattle is a 'Celebration of All Things Italian.' Food vendors, crafts, a wine garden, puppet theatre, bocce ball tournaments, grape-stomping competitions, Italian films and much more honor the 'old country' and transform Seattle Center into a little Italy, Sept. 26, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., and Sept. 27, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Acclaimed folk dance ensembles, musicians and visiting artists, children and visitors celebrate Croatia and highlight the history and regional contributions of Croatian Americans at Safeco Insurance Festál: CroatiaFest, Oct. 4, 12 noon - 8 p.m., at Center House.

Intiman Theatre and Town Hall Seattle?s Center for Civic Life will co-present a dramatic reading of selections from the Lincoln-Douglas Debates on Tuesday, September 22 from 7:30-9 pm as part of Intiman?s American Cycle series and its production of Robert E. Sherwood?s play Abe Lincoln in Illinois. Actors Erik Lochtefeld and R. Hamilton Wright will take a night off from rehearsal to read the words of Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas, the characters they will play in Intiman?s forthcoming production.

Safeco Insurance Festál: Seattle Fiestas Patrias celebrates Latin American independence from colonial rule with dance, mariachi music, food, exhibits and children's activities, Sept. 19, noon - 11 p.m. and Sept. 20, noon - 6 p.m. at Center House, Seattle Center Pavilion, Fisher Pavilion and South Fountain Lawn.

Safeco Insurance Festál: Seattle Fiestas Patrias celebrates Latin American independence from colonial rule with dance, mariachi music, food, exhibits and children's activities, Sept. 19, noon - 11 p.m. and Sept. 20, noon - 6 p.m. at Center House, Seattle Center Pavilion, Fisher Pavilion and South Fountain Lawn.

From classical and popular music to pasta and wine, Festa Italiana Seattle is a 'Celebration of All Things Italian.' Food vendors, crafts, a wine garden, puppet theatre, bocce ball tournaments, grape-stomping competitions, Italian films and much more honor the 'old country' and transform Seattle Center into a little Italy, Sept. 26, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., and Sept. 27, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Book-It Repertory Theatre proudly presents A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole. Adapted and directed by Mary Machala

This vibrant addition to the Safeco Insurance Festál series, Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival showcases Hawaii's colorful history through traditional dance, music, films, food and arts and crafts, Sept. 13, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Intiman Theatre and Town Hall Seattle?s Center for Civic Life will co-present a dramatic reading of selections from the Lincoln-Douglas Debates on Tuesday, September 22 from 7:30-9 pm as part of Intiman?s American Cycle series and its production of Robert E. Sherwood?s play Abe Lincoln in Illinois. Actors Erik Lochtefeld and R. Hamilton Wright will take a night off from rehearsal to read the words of Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas, the characters they will play in Intiman?s forthcoming production.

Folk songs, dance, foods, Tae Kwon Do, films and art displays highlight Korea's cultural evolution at Safeco Insurance Festál: Korean Cultural Celebration, Sept. 12, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., at Center House.

Safeco Insurance Festál: Seattle Fiestas Patrias celebrates Latin American independence from colonial rule with dance, mariachi music, food, exhibits and children's activities, Sept. 19, noon - 11 p.m. and Sept. 20, noon - 6 p.m. at Center House, Seattle Center Pavilion, Fisher Pavilion and South Fountain Lawn.

Book-It Repertory Theatre and 4Culture's Heritage and Site-Specific performance divisions partner to present a Book-It Special Edition: Two Wheels North, by Evelyn McDaniel Gibb, adapted and directed by Annie Lareau.

Book-It Repertory Theatre proudly presents A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole. Adapted and directed by Mary Machala

Sometimes a night of theatre just needs to be down-right entertaining! And that is exactly what Seattle audiences will get at ACT's hootin' n' hollerin' sassy summer musical, Das Barbecü, July 31-September 6.

Sometimes a night of theatre just needs to be down-right entertaining! And that is exactly what Seattle audiences will get at ACT's hootin' n' hollerin' sassy summer musical, Das Barbecü, July 31-September 6.

This vibrant addition to the Safeco Insurance Festál series, Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival showcases Hawaii's colorful history through traditional dance, music, films, food and arts and crafts, Sept. 13, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Folk songs, dance, foods, Tae Kwon Do, films and art displays highlight Korea's cultural evolution at Safeco Insurance Festál: Korean Cultural Celebration, Sept. 12, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., at Center House.

ACT - A Contemporary Theatre announces its 2010 Mainstage season, comprised of five plays, plus a one-time only, add on Charter Membership option for Subscribing Members, giving them access to year-round Central Heating Lab programs for only $50.

One of the most animated festivals in the Safeco Insurance Festál series features colorful costumes, food, martial arts presentations and energetic music illuminating Brazil's African, Portuguese and indigenous roots at Safeco Insurance Festál: BrasilFest, Aug. 16, Noon - 5 p.m., on Seattle Center campus.