The 1990 Northwest Folklife Festival -- Cultures Cross And Traditions Resurface

CULTINE: DANCES SUCH AS THE APSARA, A CAMBODIAN COURT DANCE, WILL BE PERFORMED AT THE FESTIVAL

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Arts festivals have become so popular, with artists and fairgoers often popping up weekend after weekend, that the celebrations start to look the same.

One that never will resemble any other is Northwest Folklife Festival, a free gathering of alternative-lifestyle types and multiculture musicians, artisans and food purveyors Memorial Day weekend at Seattle Center.

Beginning with today's opening day ceremonies featuring Mayor Norm Rice at 11:30 a.m. at the Flag Plaza, and ending Monday with Latin folk dancing from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. in the Center House, the festival's bound to be a lulu.

Don't agree? How else to describe 19 stages with music, dance and theater shows nearly around the clock; films on Native Americans and American natives; crafts by 170 artisans; food from 30 ethnic eateries; a children's international village, and a beer garden.

You also will find a roadhouse with square-, swing- and contra-dancing; a international instrument auction; dances from scores of different cultures; skill demonstrations; and dance and music workshops. Too much fun.

Getting to Folklife is easy if you catch Monorail or Metro, both offering regular service to Seattle Center. Riders may buy $1, all-day passes on buses for unlimited riding, or may catch a free shuttle between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. tomorrow through Monday from Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square and the waterfront. Stay cool by calling the Metro hotline at 447-4800.

A day-by-day schedule:

TODAY

11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Opening ceremonies, Flag Plaza: Performances by The Main Attraction, Carmona Flamenco and Kori Siku. Seattle Mayor Norm Rice will speak.

Noon-6 p.m. Center House: More than 200 Project REACH students from schools statewide present heritage displays.

12:15 p.m.-12:45 p.m. Ethnic Heritage Awards, Flag Plaza: The Governor's Ethnic Heritage Awards recognize individuals who have contributed in a significant way to the state's cultural heritage.

3 p.m.-8 p.m. The Eastern Ear: International Instrument and Textile Exhibit, Seattle Center Pavilion. Rare traditional instruments from 15 Asian and Central Asian countries are on display, along with beautiful textiles and photographs of the region.

3 p.m.-8 p.m. Hawaiian Quilts, Seattle Center Pavilion: 25 brilliantly colored and intricate quilts, some dating back to as early as 1880.

3 p.m.-8 p.m. Whirligigs, Seattle Center Pavilion: 15 whirligigs, handmade by Dr. Ben Thal, practitioner of this folk form for more than seven years.

5 p.m.-9 p.m. The Folklife Pub, Northwest Court. Sip your favorite Northwest beer and enjoy music from the British Isles.

7 p.m.-11 p.m. Arena Concert: The finest in Northwest folk and ethnic music broadcast live on KUOW, Public Radio 94.9 FM.

7 p.m.-11 p.m. Alki Room Cafe: An intimate coffeehouse setting with music and food.

7 p.m.-Midnight. Henry's Roadhouse, Flag Pavilion West. Square, contra and swing dancing; music, food and drinks.

8 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Scandinavian Folkdancing, Center House: Live music for international dancing!

TOMORROW

11 a.m.-7 p.m. Traditional America Project, Bagley Wright Roadway. Traditional master artisans set up shop, demonstrating many of the seldom seen skills and techniques used by our ancestors.

11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. The Uncommon Market, Alki Courtyard, Northwest Court and Snoqualmie Room. More than 50 companies bring products, skills, and services from throughout the world. The Music Emporium includes 21 booths with instrument dealers, records, sheet music, luthiers and more.

11 a.m.-8 p.m. Crafts Marketplace, Exhibition Hall, Covered Walkway and Mural Roadway. 170 craftsmen with handcrafted traditional products for sale.

11 a.m.-8 p.m. The Eastern Ear: International Instrument and Textile Exhibit, Seattle Center Pavilion: Rare traditional instruments from 15 Asian and Central Asian countries, and beautiful textiles and photographs. Lectures and performances throughout the day.

11 a.m.-8 p.m. Hawaiian Quilts, Seattle Center Pavilion. 25 brilliantly colored and intricate quilts, some dating back to 1880.

11 a.m-8 p.m. Whirligigs, Seattle Center Pavilion: 15 different whirligigs, handmade by Dr. Ben Thal.

11 a.m-8 p.m. Preview: Sandy Bradley's Musical Instrument Auction, San Juan Rooms: More than 500 instruments may be previewed in preparation for the auction on Monday.

11 a.m.-9 p.m. The Folklife Pub, Northwest Court: Sip your favorite Northwest beer and enjoy music from the British Isles.

11 a.m.-3 p.m., 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Arena Concert: The best in Northwest music; National Public Radio broadcast on KUOW 94.9 FM.

11 a.m-11 p.m. (closed from 6:15-7:30). Alki Room Cafe: An intimate coffeehouse setting with music and food.

11 a.m.-Midnight. Henry's Roadhouse, Flag Pavilion West. Square, contra and swing dancing; music, food and drinks.

11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Children's International Village, South Side PAC Hall (next to Pacific Science Center): Thai, Hmong, Latin American, Native American, African and North American structures house traditional hands-on activities in a new outdoor setting. The stage features music, dance, language arts classes, theater performances, and more. Today only: Ukrainian Egg Painting in the outdoor village.

11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. The Cedar Spirit: Native American Canoe and Carving Exhibition, Rainier Room: Traditional canoes and beautiful photographs representing many Northwest tribes. Demonstrating carvers talk with visitors about the symbolism and techniques that shape their work.

Noon-2:30 p.m. Story swapping, PAC Hall: A chance for storytellers, pros and novices alike, to share stories in a relaxed and creative atmosphere. Come to tell or just to listen.

Noon-6 p.m. Workers, Guitars and a Movement, Bagley Wright Theatre Lawn: Songs that recall the rich cultural heritage surrounding the labor movement in the Northwest.

Noon-7 p.m. Music and Performer Survival Skills Workshops, Mercer Forum. A wide variety of topics taught by festival performers and special guests.

Noon-7 p.m. Dance Workshops, Olympic Room: Learn dances from around the world; beginners, experienced dancers welcome.

Noon-7 p.m. East and Central Asian Music and Dance, Seattle Center Pavilion. Concert includes East and Central Asian, Uzbek, Japanese, Middle Eastern, Vietnamese, Indonesian and Cirebonese music and dance performances.

Noon-9 p.m. Hiram's at the Locks Patio, Flag Terrace: Folk music, barbecued salmon and beverages in a relaxing outdoor setting.

2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Blues Traditions, Opera House: Program features R.L. Burnside, born in Como, Miss., in 1926, and National Heritage Fellowship winner, John Jackson.

2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Panel Concerts, Exhibition Hall Lawn: A collaboration among artists offering their expertise in music styles around a common theme.

3:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Cowboy and Logger Poetry, Center House Theater: A unique concert of poetry and songs from a part of Northwest culture few urbanites encounter.

7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Ethnic Dance Concert, Opera House: An extraordinary collection of regional and visiting ethnic dance artists including Uzbek, Ukrainian, Spanish, African, Croatian, and Basque dancers.

7 p.m.-9:45 p.m. International Folkdancing, Center House: Live music for participatory international dancing!

7:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Women's Concert, Center House Theater: An opportunity to appreciate some of the area's fine female folk and traditional artists.

7:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Italian Music and Dance, Flag Pavilion East: For the first time at Folklife, an all Italian program of regional performers. This concert offers a wonderful array of Italian ballads, piano music, dance and more.

SUNDAY

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Chili Cook-off, West Side Coliseum: The best, meanest and most colorful chili wranglers in Washington face off for the state championship.

11 a.m.-7 p.m. Traditional America Project, Bagley Wright Roadway: Traditional master artisans set up shop, demonstrating many of the seldom seen skills and techniques used by our ancestors.

11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. The Uncommon Market, Alki Courtyard: Northwest Court and Snoqualmie Room. More than 50 companies bring products, skills, and services from throughout the world. The Music Emporium includes 21 booths with instrument dealers, records, sheet music, luthiers and more.

11 a.m.-8 p.m. Crafts Marketplace, Exhibition Hall: Covered Walkway and Mural Roadway. 170 craftsmen with handcrafted traditional products for sale.

11 a.m.-8 p.m. The Eastern Ear: International Instrument and Textile Exhibit, Seattle Center Pavilion: Rare traditional instruments from 15 Asian and Central Asian countries are on display, along with beautiful textiles and photographs of the region. Lectures and performances throughout the day.

11 a.m.-8 p.m. Hawaiian Quilts, Seattle Center Pavilion: 25 brilliantly-colored and intricate quilts, some dating back to as early as 1880.

11 a.m.-8 p.m. Whirligigs, Seattle Center Pavilion: 15 different whirligigs, handmade by Dr. Ben Thal, a practioner of this yard art form for more than seven years.

11 a.m.-8 p.m. Preview: Sandy Bradley's Musical Instrument Auction, San Juan Rooms: More than 500 instruments previewed in preparation for an auction Monday.

11 a.m.-9 p.m. The Folklife Pub, Northwest Court: Sip your favorite Northwest beer and enjoy music from the British Isles.

11 a.m.-11 p.m. (closed from 6:15-7:30) Alki Room Cafe: An intimate coffeehouse setting with music and food.

11 a.m.-Midnight. Henry's Roadhouse, Flag Pavilion West: Square, contra and swing dancing; music, food and drinks.

11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Children's International Village, South Side PAC Hall (next to Pacific Science Center): Thai, Hmong, Latin American, Native American, African and North American structures house traditional hands-on activities in a new outdoor setting. The stage features music, dance, language arts classes, theater performances, and more.

11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. The Cedar Spirit: Native American Canoe and Carving Exhibition, Rainier Room: Traditional canoes and beautiful photographs representing many Northwest tribes. Demonstrating carvers talk with visitors about the symbolism and techniques.

Noon-1:30 p.m. Indonesian Gamelan, Seattle Center Pavilion: The Venerable Showers of Beauty Gamelan Orchestra, accompanied by performing group Roso Mulyo, performs traditional ceremonial music.

Noon-6 p.m. Hawaiian Ho'olaulea Area Tahiti, Bagley Wright Theatre Lawn: Exciting and colorful Polynesian performances celebrating the cultural traditions of many island communities.

Noon-6 p.m. Musical Arts Workshop/Puget Sound Guitar Workshop, Center House Theater: An afternoon concert of some of the most innovative and creative work by Northwest acoustic musicians.

Noon-7 p.m. Music and Performer Survival Skills Workshops, Mercer Forum: A wide variety of topics taught by festival performers and special guests.

Noon-7 p.m. Dance Workshops, Olympic Room: Learn dances from around the world; beginners, experienced dancers welcome.

Noon-9 p.m. Hiram's at the Locks Patio, Flag Terrace: Folk music, barbecued salmon and beverages in a relaxing outdoor setting.

Noon-4 p.m., 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Arena Concert: The best in Northwest music; National Public Radio broadcast on KUOW 94.9 FM.

1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Ukrainian Music and Dance, Opera House: Six of Canada's top Ukrainian troupes present an array of costumes, music and dance styles.

1 p.m.-6 p.m. Panel Concerts, various locations: A collaboration among artists rarely seen on stage together. Each offers their expertise in presenting a music or dance style around a common theme.

2 p.m.-7 p.m. Asian Music and Dance, Seattle Center Pavilion: This concert offers music and dance of Cambodia, China, the Philippines, India and Java.

3 p.m.-4: p.m. Blues Traditions, Arena: This program features two outstanding guest artists. R.L. Burnside, born in Como, Miss., in 1926, is joined by National Heritage Fellowship winner, John Jackson.

7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Anglo-American Traditions, Opera House: A sampling of some of the best old time, bluegrass, string band and country music in the Northwest.

7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Film Festival, Shaw Room: Rare footage of performances by traditional blues artists, filmed in Seattle during the 60's, and films featuring Northwest Native American peoples traditions.

7:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Latin and South American Traditions, Flag Pavilion East: This concert features four of the region's best Latin American groups, performing traditional music of Chile, Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru and Brazil, and dances of Mexico.

7:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Tall Tales Contest, Center House Theater: Tall tales, fantastic stories and figures of speech fill the air in a Folklife contest full of surprises.

7:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Eastern European Folkdancing, Center House: Features Balkan and Eastern European music and participatory dance.

MONDAY

10 a.m. Until everything is sold! Sandy Bradley's Musical Instrument Auction, San Juan Rooms: More than 500 instruments will be ``sold American.'' Come bid and join the excitement.

11 a.m.-6 p.m. Traditional America Project, Bagley Wright Roadway: Traditional master artisans set up shop, demonstrating many of the seldom seen skills and techniques used by our ancestors.

11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. The Uncommon Market, Alki Courtyard, Northwest Court and Snoqualmie Room: More than 50 companies bring products, skills, and services from throughout the world. The Music Emporium (closes at 6:30 today) includes 21 booths with instrument dealers, records, sheet music and luthiers.

11 a.m.-8 p.m. The Eastern Ear: International Instrument and Textile Exhibit, Seattle Center Pavilion: Rare traditional instruments from 15 Asian and Central Asian countries, along with beautiful textiles and photographs of the region. Lectures and performances throughout the day.

11 a.m.-8 p.m. Hawaiian Quilts, Seattle Center Pavilion: 25 brilliantly colored and intricate quilts, some dating back to as early as 1880.

11 a.m.-8 p.m. Whirligigs, Seattle Center Pavilion: 15 different whirligigs, handmade by Dr. Ben Thal.

11 a.m.-9 p.m. The Folklife Pub, Northwest Court: Sip your favorite Northwest beer and enjoy music from the British Isles.

11 a.m-11 p.m. (closed from 6:15-7:30) Alki Room Cafe: An intimate coffeehouse setting with music and food.

11 a.m.-Midnight. Music and Dance Everywhere, 20 stages with a variety of nearly non-stop music and dance performances.

11 a.m.-Midnight. Henry's Roadhouse, Flag Pavilion West: Square, contra and swing dancing; music, food and drinks.

11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Children's International Village, South Side PAC Hall (next to Pacific Science Center): Thai, Hmong, Latin American, Native American, African and North American structures house traditional hands-on activities in a new outdoor setting. The stage features music, dance, language arts classes, theater performances, and more.

11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. The Cedar Spirit: Native American Canoe and Carving Exhibition, Rainier Room: Traditional canoes and beautiful photographs representing many Northwest tribes. Demonstrating carvers talk with visitors about the symbolism and techniques that shape their work.

Noon-2:30 p.m. Special Tales, Center House Theater: Some of the best tale tellers in the Northwest.

Noon-6 p.m. Native American Mini PowWow, Bagley Wright Lawn Stage: This powwow, announced at major regional powwows leading up to the festival, draws a host of top drummers and dancers from Native American communities throughout the Northwest.

Noon-7 p.m. Music and Performer Survival Skills Workshops, Mercer Forum: A wide variety of topics taught by festival performers and special guests.

Noon-7 p.m. Dance Workshops, Olympic Room: Learn dances from around the world; beginners, experienced dancers welcome.

Noon-9 p.m. Hiram's at the Locks Patio, Flag Terrace: Folk music, barbecued salmon and beverages in a relaxing outdoor setting.

Noon-4 p.m., 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Arena Concert: The best in Northwest music; National Public Radio broadcast on KUOW 94.9 FM.

1 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Uzbek Republic Puppet Theatre, Seattle Center Pavilion: A Tashkent company brings the exotic colors, sounds and excitement of Uzbek folk theatre.

1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Gospel Concert, Opera House: A convergence of many of the region's most recognized groups with classic spirituals to contemporary sounds.

1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Folklife Vaudeville Revue, Bagley Wright Theatre. An old-time show with mime Russ Fish, the theatrical Mud Bay Jugglers, Doc Huxley's Medicine Show and Gumbo Jazz.

1:30 p.m.-4 p.m. Victory Sings at Sea: Chanteys and Songs. Intiman Playhouse: The Pacific Northwest's strong seafaring heritage is apparent when musicians perform traditional maritime music.

1:30 p.m.-7 p.m. South and Southeast Asian Concert, Seattle Center Pavilion: Vietnamese, Laotian, Cambodian, Thai and East Indian performers display the exquisite color, subtle intricacies of Southeast Asian costume, dance, music artistry.

2 p.m.-5 p.m. Panel Concerts, Exhibition Hall Lawn: A collaboration among artists rarely seen on stage together. Each offers expertise in presenting music or dance style around a common theme.

3:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Northwest Cultures, Center House Theatre: Two unusual multi-media programs explore Northwest environments and present a musical portrait of Washington.

5 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Uzbek Republic Puppet Theatre, Seattle Center Pavilion: A Tashkent company brings the exotic colors, sounds and excitement of Uzbek folk theatre.

5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Merging World Traditions, Bagley Wright Theatre: This concert brings together regional artists experimenting with combining different styles of music and dance from various international sources.

5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Barbershop Extravaganza, Opera House: A Memorial Day salute to one of America's great musical traditions, barbershop harmony.

7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Film Festival, Shaw Room. Rare footage of performances by traditional blues artists, filmed in Seattle during the '60s, and films featuring Northwest Native American peoples and traditions.

7:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Latin Folkdancing, Center House. Dance to the music of Bochinche and Beija Flor.

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ETHNIC EATS

Vendors will offer cuisine from more than 30 cultures, and no item will be priced over $3.75 (discounts for seniors and children at all booths, all day today). The vendors:

Ballard Brothers Seafood Company: Cajun blackened salmon, Hawaiian burger, cajun burger.

Big City Burritos: Vegetarian burrito with hot peppers, cheese, onions and sour cream.

Biringer Farm: Strawberry and raspberry shortcake, hot scones with jam, fudge brownies.

Cafe Kim: Shrimp tempura, vegetable chow mein, fried rice, BBQ pork skewer.

Cafe Loc: Egg roll, BBQ pork skewer, steam bun, stir-fried noodle and vegetable.

Caffe Metropolis: Espresso, cappucino, latte, mocha, hot chocolate, Italian sodas.

Catfish Corner: Fillet of catfish and hush puppies.

Cow Chip Cookies: Cow chip, calf chip, bull chip, grub box (peanut butter and jelly sandwich).

Duris Concessions: Elephant ears, strawberry waffles, shortcake, and sundaes.

Ebru Mediterranean Deli: Gyros sandwich, greek salad, baklava, dolma (stuffed grape leaves).

Espresso Vezzo: Chocolate-chip cookies, oatmeal-raisin cookies, muffins, lattes.

Frankfurter: German sausage or kielbasa with sauerkraut.

Good Food Concessions: Red beans & rice with cornbread, jambalaya, pecan bars.

Grazie Ristorante & Catering: Tortellini di affumaciato, Italian sausage sandwich, fragole alla biscotti.

Hadis Restaurant: Shish kabab, chicken kabab.

Hi's Fruit Stand: Fresh orange juice, caramel apples, chocolate banana with nuts.

Hickory Chicken & Ribs: BBQ beef, ham, or chicken, lone rib.

Kaleenka: Piroshky, potatoes and sausage with parsley sauce.

Karam's: Char-broiled chicken and rice, falafel in pita, hummus in pita, baba ghannouj in pita.

Kokeb Restaurant: Dorotibs (stir fried chicken), gomen alecha (veg/carrots/potatoes), misir wat (lentil stew).

Metrocenter YMCA: Fresh tropical fruit drink, fruit salad, fresh squeezed lemonade.

Northwest Barbeque: Faith Temple Church - BBQ ribs, BBQ beef, BBQ hot link, BBQ chicken, potato pie.

Northwest Natural: Salmon burger, Alaskan halibut burger, mushroom burger, tofu burger.

Parisi Brothers: Cheese, pesto, or ham and cheese calzones.

Philly's: Philly cheesesteak, Jersey devil, south Philly, Italian sauce.

Piecora's Pizza: Pizza by the slice.

Rama on Post: Phud thai (fried noodles), beef satay (BBQ beefstick), penang gai (chicken curry/rice), Thai dumplings.

Sunblest Foods Inc.: Steak pie, steak and mushroom pie, Scotch pie, sausage roll.

Tanooki Cafe: Yakisoba (stir-fried noodles) with vegetables or chicken, gyroza (pork and garlic dumplings).

Tump Nak Thai Restaurant: Chicken satay, mee-krob, tod-mun.

Turkish Delight:borek, Tabouleh, baklava.

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FILM FESTIVAL

Films that will be shown at this year's Folklife Film Festival were to chosen to complement the ``The Cedar Spirit: A Native American Canoe and Carving Exhibition'' (in the Rainier Room), and the ``Blues Traditions'' program, a series of live blues performances (in the Opera House Saturday, the Arena and Exhibition Hall Lawn Sunday).

In most cases, the blues films are the only audio-visual record of complete performances by these artists. They are copies of original videotapes produced by John Ullman and the Seattle Folklore Society at the studios of KCTS-TV between 1967 and 1970.

Most of the traditional blues artists documented in these films were born around the turn of the century, and are now dead.

All of the Native American films are about the Northwest, but represent a wide variety of topics. Many were made by Northwest filmmakers.

The Film Festival begins tomorrow and runs through Monday, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in the Shaw Room.

TOMORROW

``Urban Frontier'': An insight into the historical problems that have confronted Native American cultures. The story is told by Native Americans themselves and illustrates how they as a people have banded together to form urban centers and put traditional values to work to solve problems. (26 minutes).

``Fishing People'': The Tulalip Tribe A presentation of relations between the U.S. government and the Tulalip Tribe concerning land and fishing rights, and mutual treaties. (17 minutes).

``Saltwater People'': Two views of the Skagit Indian's struggle to keep their ancient fishing traditions alive. (30 minutes).

``Elizabeth Cotton'': Composer of numerous songs including the well-known, ``Freight Train,'' Cotton created an unconventional style by playing the guitar upside down, left handed, without reversing the strings. (30 minutes).

``Rev. Gary Davis'': Recognized for his highly developed left-hand technique and complex harmonic and contrapuntal concepts, Davis spent much of his later years on the street as a preacher in Harlem and Brooklyn. (30 minutes).

``Booker White'': A native of Mississippi, White began recording in 1930, disappeared from public view in 1940, and was rediscovered by John Fahey and Ed Denson in 1960. Partly known for the extemporaneous lyrics he called ``sky songs,'' (because he fetched them from the sky), White plays in a rhythmic strumming style. (30 minutes).

SUNDAY

``Northwest Coast Indians: A Search for the Past'': A striking portrayal of a bygone Indian society - the Ozette village at Cape Alava, Wash. This home of seafaring hunters for 5,000 years, was suddenly engulfed by a massive mudslide. It is now being excavated and partially reconstructed. (26 minutes).

``Treaties Made Treaties Broken'': A film following the dispute over the Medicine Creek Treaty, which granted Native Americans the right to fish and hunt for ``as long as the grass grows and the sun comes up in the east.'' (18 minutes).

``Tamaniwis Illahee'': A celebration of the Pacific Northwest Indians and their environment is provided by Northwest poets reading their own poetry. (57 minutes).

``Son House'': This performer, a major force in the development of Mississippi Delta blues, has a strong, convincing vocal style. (30 minutes).

``Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee'': A popular duo with an extensive collection of recordings. Terry is known as one of the finest blues harmonica players in the southeast tradition. (30 minutes).

MONDAY

``In the Land of the War Canoe'': This saga of Kwakiutl Indian life was filmed in the summer of 1914 at Kwakiutl villages on Vancouver Island, B.C. Photographed by Edward Curtis. It's an invaluable record of turn-of-the-century life. (47 minutes).

``Joe Williams'': A dynamic singer with a ``rough and forceful guitar style,'' Williams usually played a 12-string guitar with a few strings missing. (30 minutes).

``Mance Lipscomb'': Popular in the '60s folk scene, Lipscomb was a songster in the rural Texas tradition. (30 minutes).

``Lightnin' Hopkins'': Hopkins has an extraordinarily moving vocal style and a deceptively complex guitar technique. (30 minutes).

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ON THE RADIO

Many of the live musical shows at this year's Folklife Festival will be carried by local radio stations. At look at what the stations will carry:

-- KUOW 94.9 FM: Will broadcast live performances all weekend from the Arena Stage. More than 50 groups will be featured.

-- KBCS 91.3 FM: Will broadcast from the Alki Room each afternoon from 3 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

-- KIRO 71 Newsradio: Will broadcast the Mid-day Show today from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., live from the Flag Plaza Stage.

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MAPPING OUT THE GROUNDS

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1. Parking garage ;

2. Arena ;

3. Opera House ;

4. Mercer Forum I-VIII ;

5. Exhibition Hall Lawn Stage ;

6. Exhibition Hall ;

7. Mercer Entrance ;

8. Intiman Playhouse ;

9. Metro Shuttle ;

10. Bagley Wright Lawn Stage ;

11. Bagley Wright Theatre ;

12. Covered Walkway ;

13. International Fountain ;

14. Alki Room ;

15. Alki Court ;

16. Snoqualmie Room ;

17. Nisqually Room ;

18. Shaw Room ;

19. San Juan Rooms ;

20. Northwest Court ;

21. Olympic Room ;

22. Rainier Room ;

23. Conference Center Lobby ;

24. Flag Plaza ;

25. Main Information Booth ;

26. Coliseum-West Side ;

27. Fun Forest ;

28. Center House Stage ;

29. Flag Pavilion East Stage ;

30. Flag Terrace ;

31. Flag Pavilion West Stage ;

32. Seattle Center Pavilion ;

33. Monorail to downtown ;

34. Space Needle ;

35. Mural Amphitheater ;

36. Mural Roadway ;

37. PAC Hall ;

38. Mural Roadway-South ;

39. Pacific Science Center ;

? Festival Information Booths R Recycling Station ;

+ First Aid Station ;