CITY OF RENTON
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 16, 2019
Contacts
Donna Eken, Recreation Coordinator, 425-430-6615
Preeti Shridhar, City of Renton Deputy Public Affairs Administrator, 425-430-6569
Call for Performers - Renton Multicultural Festival, September 13 and 14
RENTON, WA – The City of Renton presents the fourth annual Renton Multicultural Festival on September 13 and 14, 2019, and is looking for interested performers including artists, musicians, dance groups and more.
We're looking for a variety of talents whose performances demonstrate their culture and individuality. Performers must be willing to share how their art form supports their culture and/or engage with festival attendees in a brief demonstration.
If you or your group are interested in performing at the festival, please complete an application. Submission deadline is Friday, May 24, 2019. Performers selected will be notified by June 10, 2019. Performers will be paid.
Questions can be directed to Donna Eken.
The festival’s opening night, on Friday, September 13, will held be at Carco Theatre from 6 to 9 p.m. Day two, Saturday, September 14, will start at 11 a.m. and run through 3 p.m. at the Renton Pavilion Event Center and Piazza Park.
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About the City of Renton
The City of Renton, Washington, with a population of 104,100 (2018), is located on the southeast shore of Lake Washington, just south of Seattle. Renton's strong economic base, diverse marketplace and favorable business climate have attracted the attention of nationally recognized companies that are providing employees and their families an outstanding quality of life. Renton is the home of Boeing, PACCAR, IKEA, the Seattle Seahawks, and the eternal resting place of Jimi Hendrix. More information can be found on our website, news releases, or Facebook, Twitter, and Nextdoor pages.
About Community Services
Renton's Community Services Department provides leisure time activities and Human Services Programs. The department operates and maintains city parks and buildings, the city-owned Maplewood Golf Course, the Renton History Museum and provides leadership for city-wide events that celebrate the high quality of life that Renton citizens enjoy.
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