A Social Movement

AMDEF returns to Seattle for its Yearly Mash-up of Art, Music, Dance, Entertainment, and Fashion

Once a year, Active Entertainment hosts an event that brings Seattle’s creative communities of art, music, dance, entertainment and fashion together to create a collaborative performance known as AMDEF. This event was created as a community building effort where the blending of artistic genres strengthens our local creative culture by exposing both artists and attendees to new mediums of entertainment.

One of the greatest and most powerful aspects of the Cascadia movement is bringing passionate people together to collaborate and advance change in our region. It is through collaborating with others that our perspective grow and innovative ideas arise. This is what makes events such as AMDEF so powerful. When talented individuals from very different creative disciplines come together to share their different perspectives  and collaborate, it results in an experience you won’t be able to find anywhere else.

Be sure to check out this year’s AMDEF production as it returns to Neumos on September 17th. For more information on who will be performing  or to purchase tickets head to the AMDEF Facebook page.

New Game Mirror's Edge Catalyst will be set in the Dystopic Future Nation of Cascadia

New Game Mirror's Edge Catalyst will be set in the Dystopic Future Nation of Cascadia

In fun news, the prequel to the 2009 massive hit video game Mirror's Edge will take place in the futuristic city of Glass, the third largest city in the future nation of Cascadia with a population of nearly five million. The action adventure parkour style game will be set in three central districts, with players choosing from one of three factions the Conglomerate, the Runners, and the ominously-named Black November.

Cascadian Organizer and Bioregionalist Leif Brecke Passes Away

Cascadian, organizer, bioregionalist, family member, partner, and friend Leif Brecke passed away last Wednesday evening. Leif was incredibly well-loved and is very deeply missed. One of the greatest advocates for bioregionalism, socioeconomic justice, Leif dedicated his adult life, and the past several years working towards permaculture, mycology, open governance systems, a more just society, and was a wealth of information and insights.

The 2016 Cascadia Cup Schedule

The 2016 Cascadia Cup Schedule

In exciting news for soccer fans, the 2016 Cascadia Cup season has begun! The MLS has announced the schedule for matches between Vancouver Whitecaps, Seattle Sounders, and the Portland Timbers. These matches are for the Cascadia Cup, which was created by supporters of the Vancouver Whitecaps, Portland Timbers and Seattle Sounders in 2004. Cascadia Cup competition has grown to become the largest and fiercest soccer rivalry in the United States and Canada.

Lisa Nowak 'McCall Initiative' Book Release Party Monday, April 25th, Portland, Oregon

Lisa Nowak 'McCall Initiative' Book Release Party Monday, April 25th, Portland, Oregon

CascadiaNow! is excited to announce our partnership with author Lisa Nowak for her grand book release party on Monday, April 25th in Portland, Oregon. After 3 years of awesome work, she is ready to celebrate the finishing of the McCall Initiative series.

The first ever Cascadia Collegiate Cup starts March 27th!

The first ever Cascadia Collegiate Cup starts March 27th!

The first ever Cascadia E-Cup championship league and tournament involving six of the best colleges in the Northwest begins on March 27th. This awesome event is being coordinated by our very own programming intern, Isaac Chandler, who will be graduating in history from the University of Washington this June. The tournament will feature a six week round robin with a two week break at the end of April for the finals of the National Collegiate series. The Cascadia E-Cup finals will be held live in Seattle as a part of Seattle's Cascadia Day celebration on May 21st and 22nd. Games will be streamed live on Twitch and at Cascadia Day festivals.

Welcome Great Northwest Productions to the CascadiaNow! Family!

Welcome Great Northwest Productions to the CascadiaNow! Family!

We are pleased to announce that Music on the Mounds is now completely non-profit with 501c3 fiscal sponsorship through CascadiaNOW!  and as they move forward, they have become - Great Northwest Productions!