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Sunday 24 Feb 2013

Travel Russia while at the Bay Area

Date: 
Sunday 24 Feb 2013
Meeting time: 
11am
Hosted by: 
Antonette Loresca
Meeting Place: 
Russian Center
Experience Russian Festival on its 25th year on February 22 to 24 at the Russian Center, Stutter Street. A 3-day celebration of culture and arts, the community will open its museum with gallery featuring works by Russian Artists; tasting bar for the world’s greatest vodka; sample of Antique Samovars’ tea; Baltic amber jewelry in Palekh lacquer boxes; face painting and crafts booth for kids; and native food and pastries at the food court Performances from Russian singers, dancers and artists are scheduled as follows: February 22 (Friday) - Official opening - Performances by Ballet Russe, Russian Center Dancers, Georgian Children Dance Ensemble, Nino Rhythmic Gymnastics Club, Nikolai Massenkoff, Russian Fold Ensemble “Limpopo” - Dance Party   February 23 (Saturday) - Performances by the Pre-school at the Russian Center, Lysaya Dance School, Sivka-Burka Kozak Vocal Ensemble, Russian Center Dancers, The Theater Group, Reno’s Russian Dance Group, Marina V, Russian Folk Ensemble “Limpopo,” “Firebird” Dance Ensemble, Russian Operetta Company   February 24 (Sunday) - Performances by Reno’s Dance Ensemble, The Slavyanka Chorus, Russian Folk Ensemble “Limpopo,” Nino Rhythmic Gymnastics Club, First Russian Ballet School, “Firebird” Dance Ensemble, Russian Center Dancers, - Grand Finale   Entrance ticket charges: $10 for adult, $6 for seniors of 62 above and students of 25 and below, and free for children of 12 and below.  Check the site for more details.