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Phoenix Armenian Church Seniors Group — monthly
Tucson Russian Club for Russian-speaking kids ages 2-5 years old (music classes)
Tucson Rusyny Folk Ensemble — alternate Saturdays (2 pm) & Sundays (12 pm)
Russian Bible Study — Every Wednesday, Mesa
Russian Language Christian Discussion Group — 2nd and 4th Thursdays
Zenit Soccer Team — Every Sunday
Russian Children's Center — Sunday (11 -5 pm) — Starts September 10
Volley Masters — Mondays
ASU Russian Conversation Tables — Tuesday (12:50 to 1:30 pm), Friday (9:15 to 10:30 am)
Tucson Spartak soccer team — Wednesday — 7:30 pm

2010 г.

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Oct 2 to Nov 18 – Tues & Thur – Russian-language immersion-workshops for children
International School of Tucson, "Open the World to your Child", 1730 North First Avenue (at Lester Ave), Tucson, AZ 85719 — For children ages 3-5 years old (6-7 pm) and 6-8 years old (7-8 pm):

Session 1 – Aug 17 to Sept 9

Session 2 – Sept 14 to Oct 14

Session 3 – Oct 2 to Nov 18

Session 4 – Nov 9 to Nov 30

Nov 3 – Wed – 7 pm – Extending the Runway: Tatiana Sorokko Style
Ellman Fashion Design Gallery and Lewis Gallery, Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Avenue (at McDowell Road) Phoenix — Lecture and book signing by Tatiana Sorokko, model and contributing editor to Harper's Bazaar, who discusses her vintage clothing collection on view. Hear more about her life in the glamorous world of high fashion, her unique approach to style and stories about individual ensembles in the exhibition. Sorokko is the first Russian super model to achieve international success. She was a physics/science student in Moscow, auditioned by agency looking for new models, moved to Paris in 1990, and became a top model for major designers, appeared in fashion magazines. — Stay for Q&A [questions and answers] and book-signing with Ms. Sorokko after the talk. Book-exhibit catalogue: Extending the Runway: Tatiana Sorokko Style, hardcover, 127 pages, $50 — Admission free on Wednesdays 3-9 pm.

November 4 – Tue – Russian Holiday: День народного единства
Day of People’s Unity, or Day of National Unity – The newest official Russian holiday first celebrated in on Nov. 4, 2005. This "Unity Day" replaces the former "Day of Accord and Reconciliation" (Nov. 7) which had already replaced the Soviet "October Revolution Day". The anniversary of the socialist revolution of October 1917, which established communist power, still survives. The system is gone, but many still cling to the custom. Also translated: "Civil Unity Day:, and "Peace and Harmony Day": Radio Free Europe: New Russian Holiday Has More Behind It Than National Unity

Nov 6 – Sat – 8 am to 3 pm – Dentistry From the Heart
Free Dental Help, Бесплатная Стоматологическая Помощь, 7350 S. McClintock Road (north of Elliot), Tempe — Get one free cleaning, extraction, or filing. First come first served. Limit to first 300 people. — 480-455-7496.

Nov 6, 7 – Sat, Sun – ArmeniaFEST
St Apkar Armenian Apostolic Church of Arizona, 8849 E. Cholla Street (east of 51 Freeway, north of Shea), Scottsdale, AZ — Annual Amenian festival, food, music, dance, kid games, more food, drink, ... — Admission $1.

Chicken kebabs — barbequed chicken on a stick
Sarma — stuffed grape leaves
Boureg — spinach and cheese
Lahmejun — Armenian pizza

Nov 7 – Sun – 3:30 pm – Vsenocnoe bdenie S. Rahmaninova — Rachmaninoff's All Night Vigil
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 100 W. Roosevelt Street, Downtown Phoenix — 3:30 pm, lecture on Orthodox music, presented by Lazo Mihajlovich, St. Sava Church choir director. — 4 pm, concert begins. — Rachmaninoff's masterpiece. Many know the 6th movement: Bogorodice djevo (Rejoice, O Virgin) as one of the most frequently performed spiritual piece. Fewer know that the composer requested movement No5 Ninye otpuscaesi (Lord, Now Lettest Thou Depart in Peace) to be sung at his funeral. See: Facebook — Eventful — Showup — Gordana S., Riznica CC president, 480-239-1251 — FREE ADMISSON.

Nov 9 to 30 – Tues & Thur – Russian-language immersion-workshops for children
International School of Tucson, "Open the World to your Child", 1730 North First Avenue (at Lester Ave), Tucson, AZ 85719 — For children ages 3-5 years old (6-7 pm) and 6-8 years old (7-8 pm):

Session 1 – Aug 17 to Sept 9

Session 2 – Sept 14 to Oct 14

Session 3 – Oct 2 to Nov 18

Session 4 – Nov 9 to Nov 30

Nov 11 – Thurs – 8 pm – Igor & The Red Elvises
Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix — Red Elvises (formerly Limpopo) are the best of Russian rock and roll: "Czars of Rock 'n' Roll, Politburo of Pop, Bolsheviks of Boogie". Taking North America by storm by touring to support their new CD, "Drinking With Jesus", these post fab-four developed the ideal music for beer guzzling and dancing 'till you drop. Doors open at 7 p.m. — Price: $10. Phone 602-265-4842 — Listen to their music (MP3).

Nov 12 – Fri – 8 pm – Igor & The Red Elvises
The Hut, 305 N. 4th Ave, Tucson - 770-826-3848 — Red Elvises (formerly Limpopo) are the best of Russian rock and roll: "Czars of Rock 'n' Roll, Politburo of Pop, Bolsheviks of Boogie". Taking North America by storm by touring to support their new CD, "Drinking With Jesus", these post fab-four developed the ideal music for beer guzzling and dancing 'till you drop. Doors open at 7 p.m. — Price: $10. Phone 602-265-4842 — Listen to their music (MP3).

Nov 15-19 — First International workshop of RUSTEC
Ноябрь 15-19 — Международный симпозиум << RUSTЭК >>

Российский научно-образовательный инновационный центр
Russian Science, Technology and Education Consortia

Университет штата Аризона — Главная цель RUSTEC-это содействие развитию сотрудничества между Университетом штата Аризона и ASU партнѐрами (университетами, компаниями и некоммерческими организациями)с российскими компаниями, научными центрами и университетамив сфере инноваций, науки и образования. — 5 days of morning plenary sessions, afternoon panel discussions and individual and small group meetings and evening networking and social events. Held at various locations at Arizona State University, Tempe, and in Phoenix. — Forum for academic, industrial and government organizations from USA and Russia to discuss various technology development and commercialization aspects in both countries. — Contacts: Dr. Anatoli Korkin 480-965-0875, or Dr. Steve Goodnick 480-965-9572 — Goals:

Creating "Russian Incubator"
Creating Arizona networks of Russian-speaking scientists and students
Creating general support network for Russian companies and visitors (cultural and economic "soft landing")
Organizing joint workshops and seminars in selected research areas and for training purposes in business and education
Developing business network for Russian entrepreneurs in support of commercialization
Developing platform for R & D activities based on innovations from Russia
Assisting Russian scientists in writing grant proposals

Co-chairmen:

Victor Bykov, NT-MDT, Zelenograd, Russia
Stephen Goodnick, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
Anatoli Korkin, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
Assistants to the chairmen:

Rebecca Davis, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
Taya Skorina, NT-MDT, Moscow, Russia

Members:

Alexander Chuchalin,Tomsk Polytechnic University, Tomsk, Russia
Vyacheslav Dolgikh, Russian Corporation of Nanotechnologies, Moscow, Russia
Leonid Gozman, Russian Corporation of Nanotechnologies, Moscow, Russia
Irina Dezhina, Institute of World Economy and International Relations, Moscow, Russia
Dawn Kallestad, SkySong, Scottsdale, Arizona
Christian Lorentzen, Thunderbird School of Global Management, Phoenix, Arizona
Igor Shishkov, Arizona Oncology Services, Phoenix, Arizona
Karla Teixeira, Arizona Department of Commerce, Phoenix, Arizona
Kendrick White, Marchmont Capital Partners, Nizhnij Novgorod, Russia

Nov 16 –Tue – 9:30 am – Performance With A View: Picturing Rachmaninoff
Tempe Center for the Arts, Lakeside Room, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway (south side of Town Lake), Tempe — Celebration of Russian culture. Pianist Stephen Cook presents "Picturing Rachmaninoff,” ($35 for book including CD recording) a multi-media presentation of music, art and poetry. The concert will include Rachmaninoff's 9 Etudes-Tableaux, Op.39 for piano accompanied by poetry readings and projections of paintings by visual and literary artists such as Mikhail Vrubel, Alexander Pushkin, Wassily Kandinsky and Marina Tsvetaeva. Rachmaninoff regarded poetry and painting as right behind music in human importance. The poetry and paintings were selected by Mr. Cook to capture the mood, image or pathos alive in each etude. — Stephen Cook is a doctoral candidate ASU, and faculty at Arizona School for the Arts in Phoenix. — Limited seating. FREE ADMISSION — 9:30 am coffee, 10:00 am performance.

Nov 18 – Thur – 6:30 pm – Vsenocnoe bdenie S. Rahmaninova — Rachmaninoff's All Night Vigil
St Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, 4436 E McKinley St, Phoenix — 6:30 pm, lecture on Orthodox music, presented by Lazo Mihajlovich, St. Sava Church choir director. — 7 pm, concert begins. — Rachmaninoff's masterpiece. Many know the 6th movement: Bogorodice djevo (Rejoice, O Virgin) as one of the most frequently performed spiritual piece. Fewer know that the composer requested movement No5 Ninye otpuscaesi (Lord, Now Lettest Thou Depart in Peace) to be sung at his funeral. See: Facebook — Eventful — Showup — Gordana S., Riznica CC president, 480-239-1251 — FREE ADMISSON.

Nov 20 – Sat – 10 am to 5 pm – Русский Фестиваль в Аризоне - Arizona Russian Festival

Glendale Community College, 6000 W Olive Ave (at 59 Ave, Dunlap Ave is Olive Ave), Phoenix — Meet Russian-speaking people in Arizona, share culture and ethnic heritage, religions, foods, music, dances, arts, crafts, family fun, organizations, ... — Суббота, 10 ноября 2010 года 10:00 -- 17:00. Глендл сообщество колледж — Нужны помошники для приготовления пищи, приветствий, художники, артисты, танцоры и певцы. Для иформации звоните Юлии по телефону: 602-312-3422, иил е-майл julia@arizonarussianfestival.org. Вебсайт: ArizonaRussianFestival.org Admission: $3 Adults, Children under 12 FREE.

Nov 26- 28 – 4 shows – Ballet Etudes' The Nutcracker
Chandler Center for the Performing Arts, 250 North Arizona Avenue (north of Chandler Blvd., Chandler — Ballet Etudes presents its 24nd annual production of The Nutcracker. Let Clara's magical journey surround you as she encounters life-size mice, swirling snowflakes, dancing confections and the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. A feast for the eyes and ears, Ballet Etudes' The Nutcracker is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season with the entire family. — Tickets: $15, $20 (groups of 10 or more 20% discount) 480-782-2680

Nov 26-28 – ACYO General Assembly of the Western Diocese
St Apkar Armenian Apostolic Church of Arizona, 8849 E. Cholla Street (east of 51 Freeway, north of Shea), Scottsdale, AZ —

Dec 3-5 – 4 shows – Ballet Etudes' The Nutcracker
Chandler Center for the Performing Arts, 250 North Arizona Avenue (north of Chandler Blvd., Chandler — Ballet Etudes presents its 24nd annual production of The Nutcracker. Let Clara's magical journey surround you as she encounters life-size mice, swirling snowflakes, dancing confections and the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. A feast for the eyes and ears, Ballet Etudes' The Nutcracker is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season with the entire family. — Tickets: $15, $20 (groups of 10 or more 20% discount) 480-782-2680

Dec 3, 5 – 4 shows – Tucson Regional Ballet: A Southwest Nutcracker
Tucson Convention Center Music Hall, 260 South Church Ave (directions) (parking), Tucson, AZ — Opening the season will be TRB’s annual A Southwest Nutcracker. This original, full-length ballet translates the traditional Nutcracker to Tucson in the 1880’s complete with coyotes, cavalry and rattlesnakes. The live musical accompaniment, lovely costumes and breathtaking, professionally designed sets; along with the giant growing Christmas Tree, enhance the strong dancing of TRB. — Tickets $23-$35.

Dec 4 – Fri – 7 pm – Sierra Vista Ballet: Nutcracker

Dec 6 – Sun – 3 pm – Repeat
Buena Performing Arts Center, 5225 E Buena School Blvd (map) Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 — An elaborate, magnificent show of 75 dancers and actors put on every year in the first week of December. The Sierra Vista Ballet is celebrating 36 years of excellence coaching ballet dancers and 35 years of presentation of outstanding Ballet shows, an impressive track record that has become a milestone in the history of the City of Sierra Vista Arizona, and an American Ballet Theater Legacy. — Tickets: $15 adults, $8 children (8-12 yrs.), 7 and under are free, at The Chamber of Commerce, ACE Harrdware, Safeway, Oscar Yrun Community Center, and at the Ballet office, 1251 Palo Verde Dr. Sierra Vista, AZ 85635. Tel 520-458-1560. Also at the door prior to show time. — Tel: (520) 515-2820 Events Hotline: (520) 515-2821 — See Reviews. — Please come before the show starts. Performers and other members of the audience will appreciate it. — Facebook: Sierra Vista Ballet

Dec 5 – Sun – 2:30 pm – Sound Tracks: Music Without Borders
Musical Instrument Museum Music Theater (MIMS), 4725 E Mayo Blvd (one block south of 101-Loop at Tatum Blvd) Phoenix — Get behind the scenes with a new Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) series that explores the world, combining journalistic curiosity with the adventure of travel and the soul-satisfying, hip-shaking pleasures of great music. Beautifully filmed and wrapped up in compelling stories told by four savvy reporters. From Sound Tracks: Music Without Borders comes a world of exciting music, surprising destinations, and unforgettable stories from the United States and around the world. Meet host Marco Werman (of National Public Radio’s The World) as he takes the MIM audience along for the ride on the pilot episode, traveling to Russia (A Man Like Putin), Nigeria, and Kazakhstan (Oh, Kazakhstan!, with a Hollywood side trip), and interviews the Portuguese diva Mariza, who may be the biggest star you’ve never heard of. Chat with Marco about his musical journeys, talk about the future of Sound Tracks, and even get a sneak peek at Marco’s “Quick Hits” side project for PBS. — FREE with museum admission, and seating is available on a first-come, first-seated basis. Purchase tickets online at www.theMIM.org, in person at MIM, or by calling the MIM Ticket Office at 480.478.6000. — Reprise screening (film only): Friday, December 17 at 6:30 p.m.

Dec (Day ?) – Yerevan Nights
St Apkar Armenian Apostolic Church of Arizona, Melikian Centre, 8849 E. Cholla Street (east of 51 Freeway, north of Shea), Scottsdale, AZ — FSU immigrant Russian-speakers invited for social and dinner

Dec 10-12 – 4 shows – Ballet Etudes' The Nutcracker
Mesa Arts Center, One East Main Street (at Center Street), Downtown Mesa — Ballet Etudes presents its 24nd annual production of The Nutcracker. Let Clara's magical journey surround you as she encounters life-size mice, swirling snowflakes, dancing confections and the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. A feast for the eyes and ears, Ballet Etudes' The Nutcracker is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season with the entire family. — Tickets: $15, $20, (groups of 10 or more 20% discount) 480-644-6500

Dec 10-12 – Fri-Sun – 4 shows – Ballet Yuma: The Nutcracker
Ballet Yuma perfoms at Snider Auditorium, Yuma Union High School, 400 6th Ave.(at 4th St.), Yuma, AZ — TRULY Yuma's "Traditional, Enchanting, Holiday Treasure". An indispensable part of Yuma's holiday season, the tradition is much more than kept alive - it is revitalized! Each year there are new ideas, new dancers, new energy... new AUDIENCES! There is no mistaking, though, the joy always present - and felt long after the final curtain. — Tickets at Dillard's 928-329-4722, Yuma Palms Regional Center ~ Reserved Seating.

Dec 11 thru 27 – 21 shows – Ib Andersen's The Nutcracker
Ballet Arizona performs at Symphony Hall with The Phoenix Symphony, 75 North Second Street, Downtown Phoenix — Choreography by Ib Andersen • Music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky — The Nutcracker — After two seasons, Ib Andersen’s spectacular reimagining of this holiday classic has become Arizona’s grandest holiday event; one that “rivals the finest American productions.” (KBAQ-FM) Set to Tchaikovsky’s famous score, this classic masterpiece is complete with a miraculous, growing Christmas tree, sparkling snowfall on stage, and the magic of the Sugar Plum Fairy. — Tickets: Ballet Arizona Box Office: 602-381-1096, or TicketMaster.baz: 602-938-2787 — Videos on YouTube

December 12 – Fri – Russian not official holiday: Constitution Day
This was instituted in memory of the nation-wide referendum held on December 12, 1993, which resulted in the adoption of the first Constitution of the Russian Federation. The original Soviet Constitution was first observed on December 5th, and then changed to October 7th in 1977. In today's Russia, Constitution Day (December 12) is not considered a popular holiday, for many people Constitution Day is simply an additional day off. — See the The Public Opinion Foundation Database: Holidays for data for 21 survey results.

Dec 21 – Tue – 4 pm & 7:30 pm – Moscow Ballet: Great Russian Nutcracker
Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 West Congress Street, Downtown Tucson — The Moscow Ballet performs the adaptation of the holiday classic "The Nutcracker and the King of Mice” by E.T.A. Hoffman. The magical tale follows a young girl into her dreams, where toys come to life and a mouse is king. Tickets: $27.50 - $67.50, VIP $100, Lodge Loveseats $135, Platimum $350. — Moscow Ballet introduces this deluxe package in honor of the 100th anniversary of the death of Marius Petipa. Petipa created the Nutcracker and Swan Lake, and is known as the “Father of Russian Ballet”.

Dec 22 – Wed – 7:30 pm – Moscow Ballet: Great Russian Nutcracker
Dodge Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Downtown Phoenix — The Moscow Ballet performs the adaptation of the holiday classic "The Nutcracker and the King of Mice” by E.T.A. Hoffman. The magical tale follows a young girl into her dreams, where toys come to life and a mouse is king. Call for prices : 877-598-8497, 602-379-2800 — VIP $100, Lodge Loveseats $135, Platimum $350. — Moscow Ballet introduces this deluxe package in honor of the 100th anniversary of the death of Marius Petipa. Petipa created the Nutcracker and Swan Lake, and is known as the “Father of Russian Ballet”.

Dec 24-27 – 4 shows – Ballet Tucson: Nutcracker

Dec 23 – Thur – 7:30 pm
Dec 24 – Fri – 3:00 pm
Dec 26 – Sun – 1 pm and 5 pm

Tucson Convention Center Music Hall, 260 South Church Ave (directions) (parking), Tucson, AZ — Audiences of all ages will marvel at the splendor of Tucson’s own full-length holiday classic, presented with live music by the Ballet Tucson Orchestra. This grand scale production has it all: swirling snowflakes, marching toy soldiers, giant mice, and candy confections of every flavor. Join Clara on her fantastical journey through the enchanting Land of Snow and the exotic Kingdom of the Sweets. Brilliant sets, dazzling costumes, and wonderful dancing create a magical vision that will resonate long after the curtain comes down. Bring the whole family to this unforgettable experience that has been enthralling Tucson audiences for over 10 years. Tickets: $20-$52. Groups: $15-$25 Ticketmaster (800-745-3000)

Jan 3 - 31 – Mon-Sat – 10 am to 5 pm – Russian Art of the 20th Century
Overland Gallery of Fine Art, 7155 E. Main St. (south of Indian School, west of Scottsdale Road), Scottsdale — Several Russian artists, including Alexey and Sergey Tkachev, and Valerian Formozov, display their Russian impressionistic oil paintings from the Soviet period.

Feb 12 –Sat – 1:30 to 2:15 pm – Networking 101: The Not So Basics
Women Entrepreneur's Small Business Boot Camp, Chaparral Suites Resort, 5001 N. Scottsdale Road (at Chaparral Road), Scottsdale — Class by Gelie Akhenblit (Russian refugee 1989), founder NetworkingPhoenix.com (phone: 480-239-8571) about finding fresh prospects, meeting with customers, cultivating new relationships and gaining exposure is the goal of a good networker but being unskilled and unprepared to network could cost you the biggest connection of your career. There is a big difference between networking and promoting. — Attend the Camp: $89

Feb 12 – Sat – 8 am to 6 pm – VNSA Used Book Sale
Feb 13 – Sun – 8 am to 4 pm – Continues
Arizona State Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, 1826 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix AZ 85007 — Volunteer Nonpriofit Service Association (VNSA) 52nd used book sale benefiting three local charities. More than 600,000 books, paperbacks, videos, CD’s, audiotapes, records, maps, puzzles & other book-related items available, including a large donation of Russian and Slavic language books. Look in Foreign Language and Eastern Europe areas, near the South Exit cashier-check out. — Admission: FREE, $7 fairgrounds parking fee, or park on streets for free and walk. — Most books half price on Sunday — For information: VNSA 602-265-6805 — 50,000 sq. ft. building. 20,000+ expected visitors.

Apr 16 – Sat – 3 pm – Rincon Chamber Players
Rincon Congregational United Church of Christ, 122 N Craycroft Road (Adams and First St) Tucson — Rincon Chamber Players Debut Performance. Music for Flute, Strings and Harpsichord by Telemann, Handel, Vivaldi and Mozart. Alexander Tentser, Director, Christine Harper, Flute.

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