Uniquely Auburn, a free community-sponsored celebration of cultural diversity recognizing people, places, and events that make Auburn unique, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30 at the Performing Arts Center.

The 16th annual Uniquely Auburn, “An All-American Story”, will feature performances by Igneous Rocks; Latin Rhythms, a dance group from Green River Community College; Marina Shats, an accomplished pianist; Timmy Kosaka, a young harpist; Kate Kosaka, playing the Thai Dulcimer; “unique” stories about Auburn, a very special reenactment of “Casey at the Bat”, and more.

There also will be an art and poetry exhibit in the lobby featuring works from students in the Auburn School District and various community artists with hors d’oeuvres provided by Tastefully Simple. The King County Library System’s Digital Discovery Zone bus will be there for young and old to learn more about computer graphics and animation.

Following the program in the theater, there will be a complimentary “sit-down” picnic-style dinner featuring fried chicken, mashed potatoes, corn-on-the-cob, green beans, rolls and apple pie.

The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, City of Auburn, Soroptimist International of Auburn, Auburn Arts Commission, Auburn School District, and Trillium, sponsor the 16th annual event.

The Auburn Performing Arts Center is located at 700 E. Main St.

For more information, please call Janice Nelson at 206-349-3061, or visit www.uniquelyauburn.org or www.uniquelyauburn.wordpress.com.