**PRESS RELEASE**

Today’s Date: January 9, 2012                              Release Date: Immediate

Subject:  17th Annual Uniquely Auburn Celebration

To be held Sunday, January 29, 2012 at the

Auburn Performing Arts Center

For More Information Contact:  Janice Nelson 206-349-3061

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AUBURN, WASHINGTON – Uniquely Auburn, a FREE community-sponsored celebration of cultural diversity recognizing people, places, and events that make Auburn unique, will be held Sunday, January 29, 2012 at the Performing Arts Center beginning at 2:00 p.m.

Uniquely Auburn 2012, “Late Night with Michael Hursh”, will include house band, “Slaughter”, featuring Dave Hoskin and Jim Char; top ten lists; “unique” auburn-related commercials; the Holy Family School Fifth grade choir; the Ukranian Church Band; Miss Auburn – Daniela Ferrell on piano; Auburn’s inaugural Poet Laureate – Dick Brugger; the former Miss Auburn Outstanding Teen 2011 and rhythmic gymnast – Naomi Moore; Native American crafts; art and poetry exhibit; Striped Water poets; Liz Keeley performing “God Bless America”, and more.

Following the program in the theater, there will be a complimentary “sit-down” dinner featuring beef and vegetarian stew, rolls, and brownies.

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, Soroptimist International of Auburn, City of Auburn Arts Commission, Auburn School District, and Trillium, sponsor the 17th annual event. The Auburn Performing Arts Center is located at 700 E. Main Street.

For more information, please call Janice Nelson at 206-349-3061, find us on facebook, or visit our website at www.uniquelyauburn.org