Northwest Heritage Resources is pleased to present a concert performance by highly acclaimed Russian musical group PAVA, in Index on Saturday, March 3, 2012. The concert is in partnership with the Index-Pickett Historical Museum and the Ethnic Heritage Council. The concert is scheduled for 7:00pm at The River House in Index.

The concert will feature Juliana & PAVA, a talented vocal ensemble who perform ancient Russian folk songs. Beautifully harmonized, these songs have been integrated into the fabric of rural life for centuries, passed on from generation to generation by oral tradition. Some of the songs are performed a cappella, while others are accompanied by authentic folk instruments, such as the Russian hurdy-gurdy, balalaika, various flutes or percussion instruments.

Performance by Juliana & PAVA is much more than just a concert – it’s a journey many years back into the life of a typical Russian village. Some of the songs refer to celebrations like Easter, weddings or funerals, while others relate to the cyclical rituals of the year, like harvest or midsummer.

The singers wear eye-catching, colorful, authentic costumes that were actually worn in the villages. These costumes, some of which are over 200 years old, contribute to evoking an atmosphere and an image of a culture that all at once seems very exotic and yet not all that foreign to the Western world. The name of the group, PAVA, means a peacock, in Russian, and refers to a favorite song where it carries a symbolic significance.

PAVA was founded by Juliana Svetlitchnaia, Russian singer and ethnomusicologist, in 2000 in Denmark.

The ensemble became well respected for their unique authentic style and wide educational activity. Danish national TV filmed a program about PAVA and their CD was nominated for “The World Album of the Year” at the Danish World Awards (2005).

After moving to the United States in 2005, Juliana gathered together the second lineup of PAVA. The ensemble frequently performs at various Russian and multicultural events in the US, including the Northwest Folklife Festival, Days of Music at Benaroya Hall, Cultural Crossroads, Slavic Festival, University of Washington, Russian Cultural Center, Seattle Public Library, Sister Cities International Film Festival and others.

In 2008, Juliana Svetlitchnaia, the leader of PAVA, received "The Person of the Year" award by the Russian Cultural Center and the Russian Consulate General in Seattle. In 2009, Juliana & PAVA received a grant from Artist Trust for releasing their first CD in the US, as well as the Russel Jaqua Award for Artistic Excellence. In February 2010 Juliana & PAVA represented the Russian community of the United States at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, BC.

March 3rd’s concert is a benefit for the Index-Pickett Historical Museum and is funded in part by Northwest Heritage Resources and the National Endowment for the Arts.

High Country News, a Web site for the magazine by the same name, features an article, with video, on the fight to save the restoration of the Green Mountain fire lookout in the Glacier Peak Wilderness area.
http://www.hcn.org/issues/44.1/the-logging-town-of-darrington-wash.-fights-to-save-a-wilderness-lookout

Sky Valley Historical Society <http://skyvalleyhistory.wordpress.com/> in
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Everett Museum of History <http://everett-museum.org/>

Free Program

Everett Public Library

Sunday January 29

2 p.m.

Authors and historians Paula Becker and Alan Stein will give two slide show presentations about the 1962 World's Fair and will also be signing copies of "The Future Remembered," their recent book published by History Ink

Come and enjoy and, if you attended, please bring your stories and memorabilia.

Speaking of "The Future Remembered," this week the book was reviewed by Blogcritics author Greg Barbrick, who loved the book. See his review at http://blogcritics.org/books/article/book-review-the-future-remembered-the/.

You can buy copies of the book at the program, online or bookstores and Everett Public Library and Sno Isle Library system also have copies for checkout.

Submitted by Margaret Riddle

Congratulations to the Sedro Woolley Museum and the Sedro Woolley Library for making digital copies of heritage photos and documents available to everyone.
The collection covers Northern State Hospital, logging photographs, local businesses and street views, flood images, bank robbery photographs, schools, railroads and an 1891 railroad map, and a wonderful rare collection of glass slides used in the Dream Theater. Click below and be amazed!

http://www.washingtonruralheritage.org/sedro-woolley/

Friday, December 9; 6:30-9:00pm; 1507 Wall Street, Everett WA

Please join Historic Everett members, volunteers, friends and family as we celebrate the season with a little cheer, tasty treats and libations. The event includes historic movie clips, no-host bar, silent auction items and some merry holiday music!

To enhance our mission of educating the community, we are thrilled to announce Historic Everett?s new Margaret Riddle Historic Preservation Scholarship. It will provide financial assistance and learning opportunities to individuals who are preparing to be historic preservation professionals. Our venue requires an accurate count.

Please respond by December 7th if you plan to attend. To RSVP by phone call Valerie at 425-308-6052 or by email to info@HistoricEverett.org.

If you are not a subscriber, you can read it and subscribe at  http://eepurl.com/hyhvY. You can also read this and all back issues in our email newsletter archive.

New and returning board members were elected at the November 28 membership meeting. Returning to the Board are Ted Peddycord, Fred Cruger, Carolyn Tarpley, Gene Fulmer, Eldon Kirstein, and Vervia Gabriel. New to the Board are Ryan Foxley, manager of Littlefield Farm and professional musician; Diane Boyd,a long-time resident of Silverton and USFS Ranger stationed at the Verlot Visitor's Center;  and Robin Ingraham,  owner of Granite Falls Physical Therapy. New terms begin in January 2012.

The new Board will operate under the by-law changes approved at the November 28 meeting. The provisions of the new by-laws are:

• Board members serve a 3-year term.
• Each Board member is limited to two consecutive terms. 
• A nominating committee, appointed by the Board from amongst all members, will propose at least least 3 candidates annually.  Candidates may be nominated from inside or outside GFHS; any member may also nominate a candidate.
• All Board candidates are presented at the October or November membership meeting prior to the elections.
• All Board members must be or must become a GFHA member.

Each year at the Board meeting following elections, the Board will decide who will serve as President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. This year only, all Board members will draw straws to determine who serves a one year, two year, or three year term. In November 2012, only three new Board members will be elected for full-three-year terms. This new structure will help ensure continuity on the Board each year. 

The Architecture of Earl W. Morrison

New 2012 calendar features diverse architecture?designed by Earl Morrison is now available from Historic Everett www.historiceverett.org

You can purchase se retailers.
J. Matheson Gifts, 2615 Colby Avenue, Everett WA
Peak Fitness, 2902 Rucker Avenue, Everett WA

Learn about the local architect who designed an abundant variety of iconic buildings and sites throughout Washington State. This is the third calendar featuring an architect's body of work in Everett and includes a self-guided tour map plus a chronology of special event dates. Historic Everett has published a limited quantity to support its nonprofit programs, tours and projects.

Featured buildings include Civic Auditorium, Central Building, Medical & Dental Building, and both North and South Jr. High School's. Growing up in Spokane, Earl Wilson Morrison refined his education in architecture in Chicago and returned to design dozens of houses in Spokane starting in 1909. He expanded his reputation in Wenatchee building public schools, Elks Temple and Chelan County Courthouse. Two contracts for schools in Everett brought Morrison west in 1924 to partner on many projects in western Washington.

Graphic Design work by David Chrisman - Great work David and those who worked on it with you!