To All Of Our Invited Guests & Friends:

Event One: THE BAL MAR: 5449 Ballard Ave. NW. at NW. Market St.
Event hours: 2:00PM-6:00PM, Syttende Mai Parade 3:00PM-5:00PM
Event Features: View of parade outside on front patio & level two
Scandinavian Appetizers, Drink Specials (Happy Hour 2PM-6PM) Club Mixes by Dj Randy Schlager
Decor of Norwegian inspiration...


Event Two: PURR: 1518 11th Ave. E.. near Pine st.. (Capitol Hill)
Event Hours: 9:00PM-Closing.
Event Features: Scandinavian Drink Specials, Contemporary Club Mixes from Scandinavia
Decor of Norwegian inspiration provided by the Jonathan Mathews Design Group at both events
Give-Aways and more!


Syttende Gay 2008

The Third Annual Syttende Gay promises to be quite impressive with not one, but Two Events held in Seattle's neighborhoods of Ballard and Capitol Hill. Events presented by Kwanchai - jonathan mathews design group.

Seattle - Ballard, WA May 17, 2008: Event One Kick Off - Syttende Mai Parade
Where: Bal Mar located at 5449 Ballard Ave NW
When: The venue will open at 12 noon, with the official start time of 2:00PM to 6:00PM.
Syttende Mai Parade kicking off at 3:00PM
Why: Celebrate Norwegian Constitution Day (a.k.a. Grunnlovsdag) - Seattle's first gay
Scandinavian event.

Event One starting at Bal Mar (www.thebalmar.com) will greet their guests with an inspiring contemporary Norwegian décor provided by Kwanchai - jonathan mathews design group (www.kwanchai.net). Bal Mar is a sleek and edgy industrial venue that provides spectacular views at its street level seating and great panoramic view on the second level. There will be happy hour Scandinavian drink specials offered throughout the day; as well as Scandinavian inspired appetizers being created for this exciting celebratory occasion. DJ Randy Schlager will be spinning his energetic club hits from Norway and Sweden to keep the crowd going.

Seattle - Capitol Hill, WA May 17, 2008: Event Two Kick Off - The Finale
Where: Purr Cocktail Lounge located at 1518 11th Ave East (Near Pine St.)
When: The venue will start at 9:00PM
Why: Celebrate Norwegian Constitution Day (a.k.a. Grunnlovsdag) - Seattle's first gay
Scandinavian event.

Event Two ending at Purr (www.purrseattle.com) will keep the theme going by transforming the venue with the Norwegian d�cor; provided by Kwanchai - jonathan mathews design group (www.kwanchai.net). Purr being centrally located, is the Hip neighborhood bar that provides both great indoor and outdoor seating with two levels for entertaining and mingling. Scandinavian inspired drink specials will be offered throughout the evening; and Purr's own resident Saturday Night DJ will be spinning Scandinavian club hits to entertain the crown late into the night.


In the Greater Seattle area, the day has been celebrated since 1889 with proclamations, speeches and a parade. The 17th of May Festival is sponsored by the Norwegian 17th of May Committee, an independent, nonprofit organization founded to commemorate Norwegian Constitution Day. The parade and activities are held in the Seattle neighborhood of Ballard with a turnout of over 15,000 people; and is known to be the biggest parade outside of Oslo. This year's Grand Marshall is Norway's top song vocalist Hanne Krough; and has appeared with many Scandinavian pop artists at the Oslo Pride 2007 Festival. (You Tube video under Hanne Krough/Johannes Brun). Further event details and itinerary information can be found at www.seattlesyttendemai.com

Both Syttende Gay events will promise to make you feel like you've taken a holiday to Scandinavia, with the impact and fun of Pride. However, the mission of bringing Gay Scandinavians and participants in this cause; is to strengthen our community of multi-cultural and GLBT values. Syttende Gay is a nonprofit and volunteer based. You can visit www.kwanchai.netor www.erikbjarne.com for event updates.

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