SEE 10th Year Anniversary Picnic & Concert

Posted on October 11th, 2007 by Amaya

Mil Esker to all those involved in helping to make this year’s 10th year anniversary celebration a huge success. The event was pure enjoyment, especially when the raindrops at Lake Sammamish let up and we had an unforgettable performance by Juan Mari Beltran and his band from Euskadi. On behalf of Seattle Euskal Etxea, thank you to all those involved in making it possible for this group of amazing talent to come to Seattle! SEE members and friends had the pleasure of hosting the band during their Seattle tour, and time spent during this cultural exchange will be remembered by all. Thank you to all who contributed towards hosting our guests, and for making them feel comfortable.

The food at this year’s picnic was unforgettable as well..succulent, perfectly seasoned lamb, idiazabal cheese, steaming garbanzos, gourmet chorizo, beet salad, and tortillas and Gateau Basque that were gobbled up in no time. Thank you to all who contributed to the absolutely delicious spread at this year’s picnic. The event was a successful fundraiser, not to mention a lot of fun for the club. A raffle was held at the event, and autographed Beltran band posters, Gerald Hirigoyen wine, Idiazabal cheese, Basque books, and other goodies were given away. Thank you to those who donated items in this year’s raffle, your support and generosity is much appreciated. The Spanish Table in the Pike Place Market helped provide the cheese and wine, and we are glad to have their support and delicious goodies in our own backyard!

Again, Eskerrik Asko to everyone who participated in the SEE 10th Anniversary Picnic and Concert. SEE you next time!

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Presentation on the History of Basque Whaling in the New World

Posted on October 10th, 2007 by Amaya

Come join us for this presentation by Dr. William Fitzhugh, Director of the Arctic Studies Center at the Smithsonian Institution. Dr. Fitzhugh will share his findings on the little known but pivotal role of Basque whalers in the exploration of the Americas in the 16th and 17th centuries.

When: Sunday, October 21st 2007, From 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Where: Continental Place / 2125 First Ave. Fifth Floor Party Room / Seattle, WA 98121 (See below for directions).

Dr. Fitzhugh’s recent excavations of ancient whaling sites in Canada have found that Basques did not disappear from Newfoundland waters in the early 17th century as generally believed, but continued voyaging to that area for more than another century.

He is known for his archeological studies of Arctic peoples. As curator of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History’s arctic collections, Fitzhugh has produced several international exhibitions, as well as films, television shows, and popular and scientific publications.

Directions:

Belltown, at the intersection of 1st Ave. and Blanchard, three Blocks North of the Public Market. Continental Place is a 34 story condominium building. Parking on the streets is free on Sundays—drive around the block, there is always parking.

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