Chinese New Year in Seattle 2008: Year of the Rat

Don't Be a Rat, Get Out and Celebrate Chinese New Year

What:
A learning experience and dinner. Enjoy a traditional Chinese New Years 12 course feast while learning about the holiday including the Lunar year, the twelve Chinese zodiac animals and how yours affects you.

When:
6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Where:
International District, Downtown Seattle

Who:
Adults

Cost:
$25 for the class
$45 Materials fee (paid to instructor) includes full banquet. Gratuity & drinks are extra.
Offered by DiscoverU, (an adult continuing education program) for Seattle area residents
www.discoveru.net/classes/detail.cfm?CID=860julia@cidbia.org

February 09-

What:
Seattle Chinese Orchestra. Come celebrate Chinese New Year by listening to the only traditional Chinese orchestra in the Pacific Northwest.

When:
7:00 p.m.

Where:
Woodward Middle School
9125 Sportsman Club Road Bainbridge Island

Who:
Everyone except very younge children

Cost:
Children 10 & Under $8, General Admission $15, premiere seats $25
http://www.uschinamusic.com/event/ticket.php
Supported by Frontier Bank.

Note: The SCO plays at multiple sites during the first couple of weeks in Februray in case you can't make this one. They are really amazing and worth seeing!

February 10-

What:
Chinese New Year Festival & Parade. Watch a fun parade, enjoy the Lion dancer, visit the cultural booths, eat some food and ooh and ahh at the fireworks.

When:
Starting at 11:00 a.m.

Where:
Downtown Winslow, Bainbridge Island

Who:
The whole family

Cost:
Entertainment and parade are FREE
http://www.bichineseconnection.org/event_calendar.phphttp

Whatever you choose to do, enjoy Chinese New Year with those you love!