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Chronicles of
Past Events 2009 |
2009 |
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| Jan
1-
6 –
Mon – Russian
Holiday: New Year
/ Íîâûé Ãîä (day off) |
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| Jan
7 – Sun
– Russian
Holiday: (Orthodox) Birth
of
Christ
/
Ðîæäåñòâî (day off) |
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 Jan
10 –
Sat –
6 pm – New
Year
at
Arizona
Russian
CenterClub House, 1515 W. Hazelwood Av (15 Ave, south of Camelback), Phoenix — Fairy tale heros, our actors present a holiday show. Buffet dinnner. Disco party.— Admisson $10, $3 for children 10 and under. — Íîâûé Ãîä â Ðóññêîì Öåíòðå Àðèçîíû! 10 ßíâàðÿ â 18 ÷àñîâ (6 p.m.) — Âõîä – $ 10.00 ïëþñ íîâîãîäíåå áëþäî, äåòè äî 10 ëåò - $ 3.00 — Ïðèãëàøàåì Âàñ íà íàøå îáùåå ïðàçäíîâàíèå Ðóññêîãî Ðîæäåñòâà è Ñòàðîãî Íîâîãî Ãîäà! Íàøè äåòè ïðèãîòîâèëè Íîâîãîäíþþ ñêàçêó è ïðîãðàììó "Ãîëóáîãî Îãîíüêà" âìåñòå ñî âçðîñëûìè. Äåä Ìîðîç è Ñíåãóðî÷êà ïðèíåñóò ïîäàðêè ãîñòÿì è ó÷àñòíèêàì âå÷åðà! — Arizona Russian Center Teë: 602-368-45-41, 602-432-62-68 — Program:
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 Jan
15
thru
24 –
7:30 pm (Sat 2 pm) – Fiddler on the RoofHigley Center for the Performing Arts, 4132 East Pecos Road (at Recker Road), Gilbert, AZ 85295 — Set in 1905, in the little village of Anatevka, Ukraine. Tevye, a poor dairyman and devoted father, sets out to find appropriate husbands for his three eldest daughters while preserving his family’s traditions. He finds that he must choose between his own daughters’ happiness and those beloved traditions that keep the outside world at bay, in the face of societal changes and the growing Anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. This moving tale about the importance of family and the significance of tradition despite all adversity is the winner of 9 Tony Awards including Best Musical. Join us as Copperstar Repertory Company in association with HUSD Community Education and the Higley Center for the Performing Arts presents this remarkable classic musical. Tickets: $12, $10 Students. (480) 279-7190 |
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 Jan
24
–
Sat – 8
pm – Red Army
BandUA Centennial Hall, 1020 E University Blvd., University of Arizona, Tucson — Founded in Moscow in 1938, today’s 75-member group features 20 dancers, 35 singers and 20 musicians in a passionate tribute to Russia. Inspired by traditional Russian culture passed down from generation to generation, the group has performed in more than 30 countries. Combining the most popular Russian instruments such as the domra, balalaika and bayan with electric guitars and drums, this show will captivate audiences of all ages. — YouTube.com video — Tickets: Adults: $44, $32, $20; Students/Faculty/Staff: $42, $27, $10 |
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 Jan 24 – Sat – 9 pm – Igor & The Red
ElvisesThe Hut, 305 N. 4th Ave, Tucson — 770.826.3848 — Red Elvises (formerly Limpopo, phone: 770-826-3848) 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. — Cost: $5 (520) 623-3200 — Listen to their music (MP3). |
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| Jan 25 –
Sun – 9 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 8 p.m. — Price: $10. Phone 602-265-4842 — Listen to their music (MP3). |
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Feb 6 to 22 – 11 performances, 2 pm or 7:30 pm
– Crime and Punishment McMillin Black Box Theater, Theater
Works, 8355
W.
Peoria
Ave., Peoria —Drama play. Fyodor Dostoevsky's tale of a Russian woman's mental anguish and murderous plots. — Tickets: $16 - $24; $16 for students 18 and younger with ID. 623-815-7930 |
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 Feb 7 – Sat – 10 am to Noon – Personal Development Class
For Women1661 E. Camelback Rd, Suite 195, (west-side of 51 freeway) Phoenix — Taught by Masha Tikhonova. 6 years experience in course material. Speaks Russian. — For women who want to change their life in an easy, simple and fun way — Cost $25 — Contact Masha 602.748.3097 — mariatikhonova@tmail.com — See ad on CraigsList
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Feb
7
–
Sat –
7:30 pm – Tucson: Balalaikas in the Desert Feb
8
–
Sun – 2
pm – RepeatPima Community College West, Center for Arts (CFA) Proscenium Theater, West Campus, 2202 West Anklam Rd (Take the Speedway exit off I-10. Go 2 milies west to Greasewood. Turn south, go 3/4 mile south to Anklam. Turn east, go 1/4 mile and turn into parking area on north side of road.) See map., Tucson, Arizona — 100 performers! This is the largest Russian music and dance performance in Arizona featuring the Arizona Balalaika Orchestra, Kalinka Russian Dancers, Rusyny Dancers, Sons of Orpheus Men's Chorus; and featuring guest artists Iryna Orlova on Domra, and Anatoliy Mamalyga on Bayan, both graduates of the famed Ukrainian National Tchaikovsky Academy of Music formerly known as the Kiev State (Tchaikovsky) Conservatory, and now with the Los Angeles & St. Petersburg Russian Folk Orchestra (60 photos and 8 videos). They previously performed in 2005 at the Balalaiks Go Hollywood concert.— Musical Director: Russian-trained Dr. Alexander Tentser will feature traditional Russian folk music and classical works by Katchaturian and Pagannini. — Tickets $15 adults, $10 students. Available now at: (westside) Pima College Center for the Arts Box Office, 520-206-6986 (Hours Tues- Fri 12-5 pm); (university) The Folk Shop, 2525 N. Campbell Ave, 520-881-7147. — For more information call 520-372-4418 — Carpool from Phoenix. Call Arizona Russian Center: 602-368-4541. — Photos of 25th Anniversary Concert 2005. See Press Release (Jan 28, 2009). Click on photos below to ENLARGE: |
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 Feb
8
–
Sun – 3
pm – Faith Vesper Arts - Svetlana
StrezevaFaith Presbyterian Church, 16000 N. Del Webb Blvd.(1/2 mile south of Bell Road. Del Webb is 107 Avenue), Sun City — World-renowned Soprano Svetlana Strezeva is called "The Great Russian Nightingale". Her program will feature beautiful Russian, Italian, German, and American arias and folk songs. Svetlana will be accompanied by her daughter, Milana, who appeared last season at Faith as a member of the Manhattan Piano Trio. — Information: 623-974-3611 <info@scfaith.org> — No tickets: a free-will offering, donation, will be asked. |
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 Feb 14 –
Sat –
8 am to 6
pm – VNSA Used Book SaleFeb 15 – 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 books. Look near 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. |
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 Feb
14
–
Sat – 6
pm – 50th Anniversary
Stevan Hristich Serbian ChoirSt. Sava Hall, 4436 E. McKinley Street (1 block south of 202 Freeway), Phoenix — Admission: $10 (Children 12 & under Free). Cevap Dinner Available. Music by Orkestar Srbija & Jedinstvo Orchestra
St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, 4436 E. McKinley Street (1 block south of 202 Freeway), Phoenix —
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14
Ôåâðàëÿ –
ñóááîòà –
8ðì-1aì – ÄÈÑÊÎÒÅÊÀ â Äåíü Ñâ.Âàëåíòèíà îò DJ
Tolika !!! Feb
14
–
Sat – 8
pm to 1
am – DJ Tolik's Valentine Disco Party8250 E. Broadway Blvd #104 (South-west corner of Broadway Blvd & Sarnoff Dr), Tucson (íà òîì æå ìåñòå) Same place as the New Years party. — Âíèìàíèå! (çàêðûòàÿ Ðóññêàÿ Äèñêîòåêà â ñïåöèàëüíî àðåíäîâàííîì ïîìåùåíèè, äî 80 ÷åë.) Ìîæíî ïðèíîñèòü ñâîþ åäó è âûïèòü! (Ëèöàì äî 21 òîëüêî áåçàëêîãîëüíûå íàïèòêè :î) — ÂÕÎÄ - $5 Ïðèãëàøàþòñÿ ñïîíñîðû! —  ïðîãðàììå, êàê âñåãäà, ñàìàÿ íîâàÿ è ëó÷øàÿ Ðîññèéñêàÿ è Åâðîïåéñêàÿ ìóçûêà! ÒÀÍÖÓÉ ÐÎÑÑÈß !!! — P.S. Òðåáóþòñÿ äîáðîâîëüöû äëÿ ïîìîùè â îðãàíèçàöèè ìåðîïðèÿòèÿ. Ïîæàëóéñòà, ïðèâåçèòå ñâîè ÐÀÑÊËÀÄÍÛÅ ÑÒÓËÜß, ñòîëû èìåþòñÿ! Ñïàñèáî çà ïîìîù — You can bring your own food and drink! (Non-alcoholic beverages for children under 21 :o) — Admission is $5 (Sponsors are welcome) — Best Russian and European music! — P.S. Volunteers needed to help organize the event, and arrange the chairs and tables! Please bring your own CHAIRS! Thank you! — Contact: Tolik anatel1@yahoo.com, djtolik@cox.net, djtolik@mail.com [Anatoli rents an empty building to lower costs for you.] |
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 Feb 15 –
Sun – 4
pm – Valentines
Potluck Dinner-Party —
Äåíü Âàëåíòèíà âå÷åðèíêàClub House, 1515 W. Hazelwood Av (15 Ave, south of Camelback) (Þæíåå óëèöû Camelback ïî 15 àâåíþ, 4-ûé ïîâîðîò íàïðàâî, Äîì Êóëüòóðû â êîìïëåêñå àïïàðòìåíòîâ.), Phoenix — Admision: $10 + potluck dish to share. Plates, utensils (spoons, forks, knives), napkins, tea, coffee, sodas provided by ARC. You bring food to share. — Âõîä – $10 äëÿ âçðîñëûõ + óãîùåíèå íà íàø îáùèé ñòîë, $3 äëÿ äåòåé äî 10 ëåò, äëÿ äåòåé ñòàðøå 10 ëåò. $10. — Àäìèíèñòðàöèÿ ÐÖÀ (Ðóññêèé Öåíòð Àðèçîíû). Ñïðàâêè ïî òåëåôîíàì: 602-368-4541, 602-432-6268. — Arizona Russian Center,
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 Feb 16 – Mon – 7:30 pm – Russian pianist
Alexander 'Sasha' GhindinFaith Presbyterian Church, 16000 North Del Webb Boulevard (south of Bell Road), Sun City — Russian pianist Alexander 'Sasha' Ghindin will exhibit a 'nearly orchestral grandeur to the music' in an Emerging Artist concert that extends the six-concert season. The winner of the Moscow Young Pianists' Competition at 13, he joined the Moscow State Philharmonic as principal soloist after becoming the youngest pianist ever to win the prestigious International Tchaikovsky Competition at 14. At age 30, he won the 2007 Cleveland International Piano Competition. Mr. Ghindin’s winnings include the $50,000 Mixon First Prize, a compact disc recording on the Naxos label, a series of engagements under the auspices of the Competition, two years of management service, and a New York recital debut at Carnegie Hall. — Tickets: $25, General Admission, Students free with Valid Student ID. Check for Discount Tickets — Sponsored by Chamber Music West. — Watch YouTube interview with Ghindin from The Cleveland International Piano Competition (7:19 min.). — More: About Alexander Ghindin |
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 Feb 19 –
Thu –
7:30 pm – Stravinsky:
The
FirebirdFeb 20 – Fri – 11 am – Repeat – 12 noon – Meet the Artist Feb 21 – Sat – 8 pm – Repeat Symphony Hall, 75 North Second Street, Phoenix — From its brooding beginning to its shimmering finale, Firebird takes you on a spectacular musical adventure. Inspired by the Russian fairy tale, Igor Stravinsky’s The Firebird delights audiences with the magical sounds of the Phoenix Symphony, Michael Christie, Conductor. — Stravinsky’s Firebird delights audiences with the magical sounds of the orchestra. From its brooding beginning to its shimmering finale, Firebird takes you on a spectacular adventure of a lifetime. — Tickets: $22 to $72; 602-495-1999 — See video — Part of the Classics season:
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 Feb 20 –
Fri –
7:30 pm –
Alexander KobrinNAU Ardrey Auditorium, 30 Knoles Drive, Flagstaff — The Russian pianist performs with the Flagstaff Symphony. — Tickets: $25.25 to $50.25, Ticketmaster.com, 480-784-4444 — Biography: Born in Moscow in 1980, Alexander Kobrin began piano studies at the Gnessin Special Music School when he was 5 years-old. In 2003 he graduated from the Moscow Consevatory. In 1999 he was the winner of the Busoni International Piano Competition in Bolzano, Italy and was awarded the special prize in memory of A. Benedetti Michelangeli. Shortly following, Kobrin was second-prize winner of the 2003 Hamamatsu Competition (with no first prize awarded), which led to tours extensively throughout Europe, Asia, and South America. In June 2005, he was awarded the prestigious Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass Gold Medal at the Twelfth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. He also teaches at the Gnessins Academy, Moscow. |
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 Feb
21
– Sat –
12 noon to 4
pm – Germans from
Russia MeetingGlendale Public Library, Foothills Branch. 19055 N 57th Avenue (north of Union Hills Drive), Glendale — Guest speaker Andy Kroneberger will present "A Man Called Andreas: One Family's Struggle in Bolshevik Russia." Andy will share the story of the Kronebergers and Stoessels from Dehler detailing their struggles to leave Russia and their transition to the Americas. Andy's quest to find his family has taken him from Minnesota to Germany and Argentina. During his investigation he researched his family tree back to 1719 in Gochsheim Germany. Andy is the author of "I Found My Family" and the upcoming "A Man Called Andreas" which will be published in the spring. Also see:
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  Feb
21–
Sat – 9
pm to 2
am – USSR NightPita Paradise, Desert Ridge Market Place, 21002 N Tatum Blvd.(at 101 Loop Freeway), Phoenix — DJ Tolik Russian disco party. — $30 cover charge, first drink, all you can eat. — 21 Ôåâðàëÿ, Phoenix â ðåñòîðàíå "Pita Paradise" ðàñïîëîæåííîãî â "Desert Ridge" Mall, 21001 N. Tatum Blvd Äèñêîòåêà â ÷åñòü Äíÿ Ñîâåòñêîé Àðìèè è Âîåííî Ìîðñêîãî Ôëîòà à ïðîùå ãîâîðÿ â ÷åñòü âñåõ ìóæ÷èí. — $30.00 âõîä âêëþ÷àåò âàø ïåðâûé íàïèòîê è âñ¸ ðóññêîå ìåíþ â ñòèëå áóôåòà. — Ìóçûêà â èñïîëíåíè DJ Tolik, ÷òî îçíà÷àåò ñàìûé êëàñcíûé ìèêñ ñîâðåìåííîé ðóññêîé è åâðîïåéñêîé ìóçûêè. Ýòî âû íå ìîæåòå ïðîïóñòèòü. — Íà÷àëî â 9 âå÷åðà. |
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| Feb 23 – Mon
–
Russian
holiday: Protector of
Motherland Day (literal: Defender of the Fatherland) Äåíü çàùèòíèêà îòå÷åñâà — Den' zashchitnika otechestva — Known until recently as Soviet Army Day, popularly viewed as holiday for all men. It's a day off over there. And treated like the male equivalent of Women's Day (March 8). |
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 Feb
24
—
Peter and the Wolf Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 4132 East Pecos Road (at Recker Road), Gilbert, AZ 85295 — Performed by Symphony of the Southwest. Narrated by Ms. Joanie Flatt — In 1936, Sergei Prokofiev was commissioned by the Central Children's Theatre in Moscow to write a new musical symphony for children. The intent was to cultivate “musical tastes in children form the first years of school.” He could scarcely have foreseen quite how successful his playful classic would become or how consistently it would delight and inspire children and adults for years to come. The students who attended last year’s concerts at the HCPA were delighted and proved this statement to be true. Visit philtulga.com for a synopsis, audio clips and other helpful information. — Target audience grades 3 & 4 — Times and price not yet finalized with the Symphony of the Southwest. Phone: (480) 279-7190 |
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 Feb
24
–
Tue –
1:15 pm – Film:
Ðóñàëêà
(Rusalka,
Mermaid)Sedona Film Festival, Program 06, Harkins Theatre 5 Feb 25 – Wed – 5 pm – Film: Ðóñàëêà (Rusalka, Mermaid) Sedona Film Festival, Program 40, Sedona Red Rock High School Feb 26 – Thur – 7:30 pm – Film: Ðóñàëêà (Rusalka, Mermaid) Sedona Film Festival, Program 72, Harkins Theatre 6 Harkins Sedona 6 Theatres, 2081 West Highway 89A (at Sunset Dr.), Sedona, AZ — Sedona Red Rock High School, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd (2 miles west of Sedona) — Russian film 2007 (115 min.) English subtitles. — Mermaid is a sophisticated adult fairytale with gorgeous cinematography about love, modernity, and the materialism of New Russia. The film begins with Alice’s conception. Alisa lives in a seaside shack with her mom and grandma and who has special talents—she can influence the weather and make wishes come true. She grows up in a small seaside village where she attends a school for the mentally disabled because she refuses to speak. She moves to Moscow with her family. Still mute, she grants wishes, dyes her hair green, gets advice from billboards and falls in love with a man, Sasha, whose life she saves by pulling him of a river. Alicia falls in love with Sasha and becomes his housekeeper to get close to him. Alicia uses her whole body to telegraph expressions. She spends whole scenes dressed as a cellphone walking around Moscow and through voice and body language we’re still with her. Sasha sells real estate on the moon by day and drinks himself into oblivion while chatting up supermodels at night. He’s a new Russian and she’s definitely an old-world kind of girl. — Best Film Award of Sofia Film Festival, Bulgaria, March 2008 — ÐÓÑÀËÊÀ — Àëèñà — õðîíè÷åñêàÿ íåóäà÷íèöà. Íî â îäíîì åé ñêàçî÷íî ïîâåçëî — Àëèñà óìååò ãîâîðèòü ñ ìîðåì è îáëàäàåò äàðîì âëèÿòü íà ïðîèñõîäÿùèå â ìèðå ñîáûòèÿ. Äîñòèãíóâ 18-ëåòèÿ, Àëèñà ðåøàåò ïîïûòàòü ñ÷àñòüÿ â Ìîñêâå.  ñòîëèöå Àëèñó ïîäæèäàþò íîâûå íåïðèÿòíîñòè è ïåðâàÿ â æèçíè âëþáëåííîñòü… áåç âçàèìíîñòè. Ìîãóò ëè âîëøåáíûå ñïîñîáíîñòè Àëèñû ïîìî÷ü åé çàâëàäåòü ñåðäöåì Ñàøè, èëè îíà âíîâü ïîòåðïèò íåóäà÷ó? Ñãîðÿ÷à ïîæåëàâ Ñàøå ñìåðòè, Àëèñà îñîçíàåò, ÷òî åå âîëÿ áóäåò èñïîëíåíà. Òåïåðü Àëèñà ãîòîâà íà âñå, ÷òîáû ñïàñòè Ñàøó, äàæå öåíîé ñîáñòâåííîé æèçíè.— See trailer — Tickets: General Public: $10, Members: $8. |
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 Feb 27 –
Fri –
8:25 am – Phoenix
TV
Channel
3: Marina VGood Morning Arizona guest: Russian singer Marina V will be interviewed and perform on Phoenix TV. See her free concert, below, at San Carlos Hotel. |
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 Feb
27
–
Fri –
9:45 pm – Film:
No
Subtitles
Necessary:
Laszlo
&
VilmosSedona Film Festival, Program 105, Harkins Theatre 1 Mar 1 – Sun – 9 am – Film: No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos Sedona Film Festival, Program 139, Harkins Theatre 1 Harkins Sedona 6 Theatres, 2081 West Highway 89A (at Sunset Dr.), Sedona, AZ — USA Documentary Feature, 2008 (97 min.) — No Subtitles Necessary follows the lives of renowned cinematographers Laszlo Kovacs and Vilmos Zsigmond, their escape from the 1956 Soviet invasion of Hungary to the present day. As film students they shot footage of the brutal Russian invasion of Budapest and smuggled the film out of the country. Barely escaping with their lives, they fled to America and settled in Hollywood where after years of struggle they moved to the forefront as cinematographers of the "American New Wave" and changing world cinema with films like Easy Rider, McCabe and Mrs. Miller, Five Easy Pieces, Paper Moon, Close Encounters of the Third Kind and The Deer Hunter. A parallel to their artistic development is the story of their loyalty and love for each other. — Tickets: General Public: $10, Members: $8. |
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 Feb 27
–
Fri –
11:45 am – Film:
The
Soviet
StorySedona Film Festival, Program 88, Harkins Theatre 6 Feb 28 – Sat – 6:30 pm – Film: The Soviet Story Sedona Film Festival, Program 130, Harkins Theatre 6 Harkins Sedona 6 Theatres, 2081 West Highway 89A (at Sunset Dr.), Sedona, AZ — Russian film 2007 (115 min.) English Subtitles. — 2 films, total time: 1 hr 48 min — The Soviet Story — Latvia documentary film 2008 (85 min.) — The complete story of Europe's most murderous regime told for the first time. A devastating history lesson. — Cast: Mikhail Gorbachev, Emma Korpa, Ģirts Valdis Kristovskis, Volodimir Sergiychuk, Vladimir Karpov, Francoise Thom, Natalia Lebedeva, Boris Sokolov, Viktor Suvorov, George Watson, Nicolas Werth, Vladmir Bukovsky, Pierre Rigoulot, Inese Vaidere, Sergey Sluch, Ari Vatanen, Alexander Guryanov, Wojciech Roszkowski, Michael Gahler, Rita Papina, Andre Brie, Christopher Beazley. — Warning: This film contains violent images. — Tickets: General Public: $10, Members: $8 — Proceded by film: 15-40 — Denmark/USA Dramatic short film 2007 (23 min.) — The true story of tennis player Kai Hansen and his personal struggles under the Nazi occupation of Sweden. Should he risk his future and do the right thing? |
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Feb
27
–
Fri – 1
pm to
2:30 pm – Cars for
Comrades: The Life of the Soviet Automobile ASU
Melikian Center, Coor
Hall, Room
4403, (10th
St. and Myrtle Ave., north of Gammage Auditorium) (See
ASU
Google
map)
Arizona State University,
Tempe — Speaker: Lewis Siegelbaum,
Professor, Department of History, Michigan State University. He has
been a member of editorial board of the Slavic Review (1995-2000) and
currently serves as the chair of Tucker-Cohen Dissertation Prize
Committee for the American Association for the Advancement of Slavic
Studies (AAASS). In 2006, he received the MERLOT (Multimedia
Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching) Award for
Exemplary Online Learning Resources for "Seventeen Moments in Soviet
History". He
has been the recipient of grants from the National
Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), the International Research and
Exchange Board (IREX), and the National Council for Soviet and East
European Research. His most recent books are Borders
of
Socialism:
Private
Spheres
of
Soviet
Russia,
edited collection
(Palgrave Press, 2006) and Cars
for
Comrades:
The
Life
of
the
Soviet
Automobile
(Cornell University
Press, 2008). — Event sponsored by the ASU Melikian Center for Russian,
Eurasian, and East European Studies and the ASU Department of History.
— Free and open to the
public.
Information: 480-965-4188. |
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| Feb
27 –
Fri – 8
pm –
Marina
V
—
FREE
Concert Doors open 6 pm for dinner. Hotel San Carlos, 202 N. Central Avenue, Downtown Phoenix — The Melikian family who own this historic hotel, also donated funds for the Armenian Cultural Center and the Melikian Center at ASU. Hotel San Carlos articles from Phoenix Business Journal This 73-year-old hotel was the city's first air-conditioned. — Also see Marina V perform in Tucson below. — Tickets : FREE, all ages. — Ispolnitelnitsa romanticheskih pesen na russkom i anglijskom yazikax Marina V is Los Angelesa daet koncert v istoricheskoj gostinice San Carlos (http://hotelsancarlos.com/) v centre feniksa po adresu 202 N. Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85004. Bezplatna bileta. — Listen to Russian songs by Marina V: |
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 Feb
28 –
Sat – Tucson:
Marina
V
—
House
Concert
—
SOLD
OUT
!
!
!Private House, Tucson — Thanks to Scott for organizing it!! To attend e-mail <marina (at) marinav.com> for more information, directions, cost. — I am available for booking in Phoenix area on Sun, Mar 1. House concert anyone? :) — Listen to Russian songs by Marina V: |
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| Feb
28
...
Wednesdays
— 7 to 8 pm — Bible study in
Russian "MIDTown On Main" apartments, 2121 W. Main St. #3081 (on Apache Blvd., 3 miles east of ASU, and 1 mile east of 101 Freeway; or 202 Frwy, exit Dobson south to Main St., right on Main and 1st complex left hand side, gates are open), Mesa 85201. — Welcome everyone. Coffee and chai provided. — For more information call: 480-219-2914, 480-512-2454, 602-466-1244, or e-mail Peter Pugayev |
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?
– ?
– ?
am – Tchaikovsky:
Life
&
MusicTENTATIVE Brunch at Phoenix Art Museum followed by lecture. — Dr. Richard Kogan, a psychiatrist and world class concert pianist who was a roommate of Yo-Yo Ma at Harvard, analyzes the tortured creativity of Tchaikovsky, through letters, diaries, medical data and musical performance. Tchaikovsky suffered from depression and possible suicide. — Dr. Kogan is a graduate of the Juilliard School of Music and of Harvard College and Harvard Medical School. He is a first-prize winner of the Concert Artists Guild Award and the Chopin Competition of the Kosciuszko Foundation, and he was a recipient of the 2005 Artsgenesis Creative Achievement Award. He is a frequent chamber music collaborator with cellist Yo-Yo Ma. — Hosted by "Physicians for The Phoenix Symphony" as a fund raiser for the Symphony. — Call Dr. Drake Duane 602-370-8989 for tickets. — Also see:
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| Mar
1
–
Sun – 9
am – Film:
No
Subtitles
Necessary:
Laszlo
&
Vilmos Sedona Film Festival, Program 139, Harkins Theatre 1 Harkins Sedona 6 Theatres, 2081 West Highway 89A (at Sunset Dr.), Sedona, AZ — USA Documentary Feature, 2008 (97 min.) — No Subtitles Necessary follows the lives of renowned cinematographers Laszlo Kovacs and Vilmos Zsigmond, their escape from the 1956 Soviet invasion of Hungary to the present day. As film students they shot footage of the brutal Russian invasion of Budapest and smuggled the film out of the country. Barely escaping with their lives, they fled to America and settled in Hollywood where after years of struggle they moved to the forefront as cinematographers of the "American New Wave" and changing world cinema with films like Easy Rider, McCabe and Mrs. Miller, Five Easy Pieces, Paper Moon, Close Encounters of the Third Kind and The Deer Hunter. A parallel to their artistic development is the story of their loyalty and love for each other. — Tickets: General Public: $10, Members: $8. |
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| Mar
7–
Sat – 9
pm to 2
am – USSR Night Pita Paradise, Desert Ridge Market Place, 21002 N Tatum Blvd.(at 101 Loop Freeway), Phoenix — DJ Tolik Russian disco party. — $30 cover charge, first drink, all you can eat. — Phoenix â ðåñòîðàíå "Pita Paradise" ðàñïîëîæåííîãî â "Desert Ridge" Mall, 21001 N. Tatum Blvd Äèñêîòåêà â ÷åñòü Ìåæäóíàðîäíîãî Æåíñêîãî Äíÿ. — $30 âõîä âêëþ÷àåò âàø ïåðâûé íàïèòîê è âñ¸ ðóññêîå ìåíþ â ñòèëå áóôåòà. — Ìóçûêà â èñïîëíåíè DJ Tolik, ÷òî îçíà÷àåò ñàìûé êëàñcíûé ìèêñ ñîâðåìåííîé ðóññêîé è åâðîïåéñêîé ìóçûêè. Ýòî âû íå ìîæåòå ïðîïóñòèòü. — Íà÷àëî â 9 âå÷åðà. |
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| Mar 8 – Sun –
Russian holiday: International Women's' Day Women receive flowers, presents and are toasted by men. Ñ Ìåæäóíàðîäíûì Æåíñêèì Äí¸ì! — îò Àðèçîíû |
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 Mar 11 –
Wed –
10:30 am – Celebrating
Nauryz Department of Russian and Slavic Studies, LSB Court Yard, 1512 E. First Street, University of Arizona, Tucson — Spring Holiday Celebration organized by the students taking the course “The Other Kazakhstan”. — Information 520-621-7341 — Photo story — Program:
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 Mar
15
–
Sun – 7
pm – Æàñìèí – ZhasminMoon Valley High School, 3625 W. Cactus Road, Phoenix (Parking map) (No smoking at the school.) — Star Russian singer Jasmin with a new program Øàëîì, ìîé äðóã, øàëîì (Shalom, moi drug, shalom), or "Shalom, my friend, shalom". — More on her web site of Jasmin.RU, and on YOUTube.com — Tickets: $40-$80 from Anna 480-820-0285, or at 3 Russian stores: European Food Market, Yasha from Russia, European Delight. |
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 Mar
19
–
Thur – 2
pm – Herb Babitzke Memorial ServiceVictory Lutheran Church, 5946 E University Dr (at Recker Road), Mesa, AZ — Long-term service to Germans from Russia Club. Married to wife Esther for 55 years. — For information phone: 480-830-5024. Obituary from Arizona Republic |
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 Mar
30
–
Mon – 7
to 9
pm – T. Harv Eker's "The
Wealthy Warrior"Attend free as a member of the new "Russian Randevu" Club — Or go on your own to: Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, 340 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix. — From zero to millionaire in only 2 1/2 years! “The Wealthy Warrior: How to Succeed in Today’s Economy … No Matter What.”— Russian Randevu Meetup topics: Entrepreneur, Small Business, Russian Language. — Russian speaking professionals and entrepreneurs, people who are interested in Import/Export opportunities and global marketing. Dreamers and people with great ideas. Join for an opportunity to network, promote or expand your business, find new clients or investors. Find right people and solutions. Additionally we will be trying to match people with similar interests. Contact: Yana-RR Meetup Club (Meetup Organizer) |
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Mar
31
–
Tue – 2
to 3
pm – Mountain Energy:
Cooking, Heating, and Crisis in the Mountains of Tajikistan ASU
Melikian Center, Coor
Hall, Room
4403, (10th
St. and Myrtle Ave., north of Gammage Auditorium) (See
ASU
Google
map)
Arizona State University,
Tempe — Speaker:
Mr.
Mark
Witt,
ASU
graduate
student,
discusses
the
resource
challenges
of
living
in
an
arid
mountain
climate
where
survival
depends on biomass
energy. Witt traveled to the Pamir Mountains in 2008 to provide
technical
advice on a comprehensive household energy project funded by the German
government. Prior to that, he spent two years in India as a project
engineer for a large-scale, commercial, market-approach cooking stove
venture. — Free and open to the public — Information: 480-965-4188
— Sponsored by the ASU Melikian Center and the ASU Global Institute for
Sustainability |
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Apr
2
– Thur
–
9:30 to
10:15 am – Old World
Russian and Yiddish Folk Songs and Stories  Glendale Community College International
Festival, GCC Campus Central Mall, 6000 W. Olive Ave (at 59
Ave), Glendale — Loca Rosa (Wild
Rose) performs Old World European Folk
Songs & Fables singing in Russian, Russian-Gypsy, Yiddish, Hebrew,
Ladino & more, playing guitar, balalaika, lute and frame
drum. This is her 6th appearance at GCC. — Music, dance and the flavors
of many world cultures during two days of entertainment, food and
fun from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday
and
Thursday,
April
1-2. Music, food booths, gift bazaars,
dancing and other live entertainment on the main stage will be found
under large tents. Performances from Latin America, Vietnam, Mexico,
Japan, China, Russia, Persia,
Spain and Ireland. — See the Festival Program.
-- Sponsored by the International
Students
Center,
Dr. Ken Bus Director. — Loca Rosa contact: Tish Dvorkin, Phone: 480.986.6016, Email: LocaRosa480@msn.com, website: LocaRosa.com, resume: Teaching
Artist
Roster,
Arizona
Commission
on
the
Arts. |
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 Apr
2
–
Thur – 8
pm – Sophie
Milman ConcertChandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave. (at Chandler Blvd), Chandler, AZ, 85225 — At the ripe age of 24, Russian-born international jazz sensation, Sophie Milman has earned a 2006 Juno Award nomination for Best Jazz Vocal Album. She has appeared on stage with international musical superstars like Aaron Neville and the Neville Brothers, Chick Corea, and Jesse Cook. Sophomore release "Make Someone Happy" includes songs like, "People Will Say We're In Love" and "So Long, You Fool." Young, gorgeous, talented and sophisticated...Sophie Milman has it all! ... toured the world, ... sold more than 100,000 records...— Tickets: $22-$32, 480-782-2680 |
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| Apr
4-5
–
Sat-Sun –
10am to
12pm –
Slavic Bakery and Gift shop Sale! St Melany's Church, 1212 N Sahuara Ave (at Bellvue), Tucson — Fresh baked goods, slavic nut breads and cookies, bread, etc. Great gift shop, hand made items. Great prices and 10% discount! — Call Rachel, 850-9644 |
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 Apr
10 – Fri – 8 am to 5 pm – What's
in a Name? The Name of God in History, Philosophy, and ScienceArizona State University, Coor Hall, Room 5536, (10th St. and Myrtle Ave., north of Gammage Auditorium) (See ASU Google map) Arizona State University, Tempe — FREE conference supported by the Department of Religious Studies, the Graduate College and the Institute for Humanities Research. — Conference organized by IHR seed grant recipients Eugene Clay and Agnes Kefeli (in photos), "From the Volga to the Salt River: Christian and Muslim Spiritual Songs of Russia"
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 Apr
11
–
Sat –
Noon – Phoenix
Russian
Language
&
Culture
Group Phoenix Public Library: Mesquite Branch, 4525 Paradise Village Pkwy N (Northside of Paradise Valley Mall, south of Thunderbird), Phoenix, AZ 85032 — Meet local Russian language and culture lovers! Have fun practicing, learning new phrases and sentences and finally understanding those verb conjugations! All ages and levels welcome. To give FSU Natives a place to quench the thirst of their Native tongue and help those of us who wish to learn! A fun group, who will meet once a month, Saturday mornings, 2-4 hrs. This first meet up will be a meet 'n' greet for all those who are interested! Bring a smile & a passion for the Russian language and culture! Learning software and books are encouraged! This is your group, so let's make it fun & learn! — Organized by Mackay Scanland — 602-262-7299 |
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| Apr
13
— Deadline
for Dmitrii V. Krioukov Translation Contest School of International Letters and Cultures, Arizona State University — ASU students of Russian are invited to participate in the 200 Dmitrii V. Krioukov translation contest. ASU students of Russian are invited to submit translations into English of the text below. Please send submissions to Prof. Lee B. Croft, Head of the Faculty of German, Romanian, and Slavic Languages of the School of International Letters and Cultures. Translations will be judged by a board of ASU faculty and experienced subject-area translators. A prize will be awarded at the Spring 2009 SILC Honors Banquet. This contest of linguistic skill honors the memory of Dmitrii Vladimirovich Krioukov (1976-2003) a Junior Faculty Development Program fellow from Volgograd State University who died in a tragic accident in his Tempe apartment on October 16, 2003. DOWNLOAD THE TEXT (PDF) |
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 Apr 19 –
Sun – 1
pm – Russian
Orthodox Easter Holy Archangels Orthodox Church, 2037 W. Desert Lane Ave.(South of Basline Road, at 20th Street), Phoenix — The Arizona Russian Center invites all to the Russian Orthodox Christian Church or Phoenix for Easter services and meal. — Ïðèãëàøåíèå íà äíåâíóþ ñëóæáó è îáåä â Ðóññêóþ Õðèñòèàíñêóþ Ïðàâîñëàâíóþ Öåðêîâü ãîðîäà Ôèíèêñà. Ðóññêèé Öåíòð Àðèçîíû ïðèãëàøàåò âñåõ â Ðóññêóþ Öåðêîâü íà äíåâíóþ ñëóæáó è òðàïåçó â âîñêðåñåíüå, 19 àïðåëÿ â 1 ÷àñ äíÿ ïî àäðåñó: Íà Âåáñàéòå öåðêâè Âû ìîæåòå óòî÷íèòü íàïðàâëåíèå äâèæåíèÿ è ðàñïîëîæåíèå çäàíèÿ : www.Holy Archangels Church.org Æåëàåì âñåì ïðåêðàñíîãî ïðàçäíèêà è õîðîøåãî íàñòðîåíèÿ! Àäìèíèñòðàöèÿ ÐÖÀ. |
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 Apr
19
–
Sun – 3
pm Vesper
Arts:
ETA-3Faith Presbyterian Church, 16000 N. Del Webb Blvd. (107 Ave, 1/2 mile south of Bell Road), Sun City— Enjoy a classical performance from ETA-3, which includes American flutist, Emily Thomas; Russian clarinetist, Alexey Gorokholinsky; and Japanese pianist, Tomoko Nakayama. ETA-3 was formed at the Juilliard School during spring of 2000. The Trio strives to communicate the intellectual and emotional elements of life through a varied range of repertoire. In 2006, ETA-3 was recognized by Juilliard as one of three prominent emerging chamber music ensembles. Meet in the Sanctuary. Information: 623-974-3611. FREE, donation requested. |
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 Apr 22 –
Wed –
6:30 - 8:30 pm – Pysanka,
Ukrainian
Folk
ArtFoothills Branch Library, Hummingbird Room, 19055 N. 57th Ave. (north of Union Hills), Glendale — Join Christine Boyko to learn about Pysanka and design an egg, using this folk art. The eggs are decorated using a wax-resist method; the name derives from the Ukrainian "pysaty," meaning "to write." Two person family teams (parent/child, grandparent/child, teen/younger sibling, etc.) are invited to participate; one egg per team. — Register online or by calling 623-930-3837. Free youth event (ages 8 to 16 years old.) funded by a grant from the City of Glendale and the Glendale Arts Commission. |
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 Apr
24
– Fri
– 6
pm – Armenian Genocide
Requeim Service and ProgramArmenian Martyrs Memorial, Wesley Bolin Memorial Park (north side, east of State Capital), 1700 W. Washington, Phoenix — Rev. Fr. Zacharia Saribekyan, Armenian Apostolic Church, invites you to attend, participate and pray with him, as he conducts the annual requeim service in observance of a day of remembrance for the 1.5 million Armenians who lost their lives to genocide, the injustices of the Ottomon Empire in 1915. — The requeim service will be followed by a short commemoration program. 100s attended. Youth in red shirts stating "Genocide" coordinated the event. Guest speakers presented declarations from State of Arizona Govenor, and mayors of Mesa and Chandler, declaring this an official day of commemoration of the Armenian genocide. Message delivered from Vice President Joe Biden. Representative of 15 religious organizations concurred. History and poems of genocide were presented in English and Armenian languages. Pictures below show (1) placing flowers on memorial after requeim prayer, (2) memorial with flowers, (3) sign, and (4) moment of silence before speakers. Click on pictures to enlarge. |
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 Apr 25 – Sat – 10 am to 6 pm – Polish
FestivalApr 26 – Sun – 10 am to 6 pm – More Polish Pastoral Mission: Our Lady of Czestochowa, 2828 W. Country Gables Drive (at 28 Drive, 1/2 mile south of Greenway), Phoenix, AZ 85053 — Live entertainment, Great food and imported beer, Games for kids, Polish Souvenirs, Businesses and much more!
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| Apr 26 –
Sun –
12 Noon to 5
pm – Festival
/
Celebration ASU West Campus, 4701 W Thunderbird Road, Glendale. — Friends of the Arizona Consortium for the Arts present and invite you to a Festival - Celebration of music, dance, culture, performance art and literary art! The event is sponsored by the ASU West Kurdish Student Youth Club. There will be performances by “Arizona Classical Kids” musicians, the “Artists in Motion” dancers, a Kurdish Fashion Show, readings from the “Blue Guitar” Magazine, and many other individuals and groups from the community who will join us on stage and share their culture and talents. There will be dignitaries and local personalities from the community speaking about the importance of promoting arts and culture in our communities. The event is free and open to the public. A donation at the door in any amount will be appreciated. The proceeds will benefit many interesting projects and activities that are in the plans. — See the press release report: Arts consortium, Blue Guitar magazine launch annual arts festival |
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| Apr 28 –Tue – 7 pm – Russian-Speaking
Professionals
and
Entrepreneurs Russian Randevu Meetup — Join for location of April Meetup. — This is a first meeting for group. Venue/date can be definitely changed. |
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| May
1
– Friday – Russian
Holiday: Spring
and Labor Day |
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 May
2
–
Sat
–
11 am to 7 pm – International
Festival of TucsonSt. Michaels & All Angels Church , 602 N Wilmot Rd (at 5 Ave), Tucson — Featuring foods from Arabic, Russian, Slavic, Greek, Egyptian, Italian, and Western European heritages.— Admission: $1, or FREE with Military ID, children under 12 — FREE soft drink when you bring 2 canned goods to benefit the Community Food Bank! — 3 European groups perform:
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| May
2
–
Sat – 7
pm – We Pray to Thee / Tebe pojem St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, 4436 E. McKinley Street (1 block south of 202 Freeway), Phoenix — A concert of Liturgical Orthodox music performed by the St Sava Serbian mass church choir, directed by Lazo Mihajlovich. The concert is free, and donations for the choir are always welcome and greatly appreciated. Program is: Liturgy, Vespers, Requiem and Psalms music, written by: Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Archangelsky, Chesnokoc, Mokranjac, Milosavljevic, and others. After the concert it will be Candlelight reception, with refreshment and with classical guitar music by Nenad Savic. |
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 May
2 –
Sat – 7
pm – Êðèñòèíà Îðáàêàéòå –
Kristina OrbakaiteHerberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe (near Van Buren & 2nd Street), Downtown Phoenix Parking and Directions — North American Tour: "Can You Hear Me", — Kristina Edmundovna Orbakaitå is one of the most popular actress and pop singing star in Russia. She has played leading roles in 3 theatrical productions and over 16 movies. She is the daughter of 2 famous Russian singers: Alla Pugacheva and Mikolas Orbakas, and is married to American businessman Mikhail Zemtsov. They have 2 teenage sons. More in Russian: Êðèñòèíà Ýäìóíäîâíà Îðáàêàéòå — Tickets $40-$80 at 480-820-0285 — Êðèñòèíà Îðáàêàéòå â íîâîé ïðîãðàììå "Ñëûøèøü - ýòî ÿ..."  ñîïðîâîæäåíèè ìóçûêàëüíîé ãðóïïû è áàëåòà — Ýòó ïåâèöó è àêòðèñó ïóáëèêà çíàåò äàâíî è õîðîøî. Âñå ïðîåêòû Êðèñòèíû - êèíî, òåàòð, àëüáîìû, êîíöåðòíûå ïðîãðàììû âûçûâàëè èíòåðåñ íå òîëüêî ó ïðåäàííûõ ïîêëîííèêîâ ïåâèöû, íî è ó øèðîêîé ïóáëèêè.  òåàòðå èëè êèíî îíà ãåðîèíÿ ñöåíàðèÿ, ïðèäóìàííîãî àâòîðîì. Íà êîíöåðòå îíà – Êðèñòèíà, ãåðîèíÿ ñîáñòâåííîãî ñöåíàðèÿ, ãäå êàæäàÿ ïåñíÿ – ÷àñòè÷êà åå æèçíåííîãî îïûòà. Ïåñíè â å¸ èñïîëíåíèè çíàåò è ïîåò âñÿ ñòðàíà: «Ñìîðîäèíà», «Áåç òåáÿ», «Ìîé ìèð», «Ïåðåë¸òíàÿ ïòèöà».  ïðîãðàììó êîíöåðòíîãî òóðà áóäóò âêëþ÷åíû ïåñíè èç íîâîãî àëüáîìà, êîòîðûå èìåþò ðîòàöèþ è óæå çíàêîìû ïîêëîííèêàì. Âïåðâûå â Àìåðèêå â ñîëüíîé ïðîãðàììå áóäóò ïðåäñòàâëåíû ïåñíè «Ñîëíöå», «ß ýòî âèæó», «Îïÿòü ìåòåëü», «Ñíåã», «Ñëûøèøü, ýòî ÿ», «ß íàðèñóþ», «Äîãîíè». Îáëàäàÿ âûñîêèì èñïîëíèòåëüñêèì ìàñòåðñòâîì, áåçóïðå÷íûì âêóñîì è, ãëàâíîå, îòëè÷íûì õèòîâûì ðåïåðòóàðîì, Êðèñòèíà Îðáàêàéòå íå ïåðåñòà¸ò óäèâëÿòü ñâîèì çàðÿäîì ýíåðãèè è òâîð÷åñêèìè äîñòèæåíèÿìè. Íà êîíöåðòå âàñ æäåò íåçàáûâàåìîå øîó, æèâîé çâóê, è ìîðå ïðèÿòíûõ âïå÷àòëåíèé. |
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 May
2
-
3
–
Sat-Sun – Tucson Folk Festival
FREEEl Presidio Park, Old Pima County Courthouse, Tucson Museum of Art (Church Street and Alameda Street), Downtown Tucson — Over 100 local, regional and national acts will perform 4 stages, plus Workshops, a New Artists’ Stage, an Acoustic Showcase, and food and craft vendors, in addition to three headline acts. — FREE Admission May 2 – Sat – 2 pm – Arizona Balalaika Orchestra Plaza Stage, El Presidio Park, 255 West Alameda Street (1/2 mile east of 60 freeway), Tucson — Beginning in 1980 as a small ensemble in the UA Russian Department, this group is a spirited, nonprofit community folk orchestra that plays native Slavic instruments and wears colorful costumes. They’ve toured Arizona and Mexico and are members of the Balalaika and Domra Association of America, which holds conventions in North America and Russia. |
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| May
9
– Sat –
Russian
Holiday: Victory
Day (Äåíü Ïîáåäû : Den'
Pobedy) The President of Russia sends congratulatory letters to all the veterans. There are parades, feasts, presents and flowers to give thanks to the people who fought for the defense of Russia. In all the cities there are meetings in which a leader or the mayor of the city gives speeches about the achievement of people in the war and veterans tell about their adventures in the war. Also see: "Women, War and Memory" |
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| May 9 – Sat –
12 noon to 4
pm – Germans from
Russia Meeting Glendale Public Library, Foothills Branch. 19055 N 57th Avenue (north of Union Hills Drive), Glendale — Roswitha Niessner will discuss our German Russian heritage from the perspective of one born in Germany.— There will be a short break during the meeting, coffee will be provided. Please bring a snack to go with the coffee. — Any Questions: Eleanor & Larry Haas, Anna Bartkowski. |
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| CANCELLED May 9 – Sat – 12 noon – Phoenix Russian Language & Culture Group May Meetup Location not chosen on April 22 and only shown only to members. — Meet local Russian language and culture lovers! Have fun practicing, learning new phrases and sentences and finally understanding those verb conjugations! All ages and levels welcome. To give FSU Natives a place to quench the thirst of their Native tongue and help those of us who wish to learn! A fun group, who will meet once a month. Meetups will be at various places in the valley, Russian oriented! There can be more than once a month meetups! Let's just meet, get a response, and take it from there. This is your group! Mackay Scanland, Organizer |
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May
9 –
Sat –
7 to
8:15 pm – Tucson
Women's Chorus Spring Concert St Mark's
Presbyterian Sanctuary, 3809 E. 3rd
Street
(South of Speedway, West of Alvernon), Tucson — Performance of a
cappella chants, rounds & songs from cultures & traditions
around the world, including Native American, Japanese, Russian, Sout African,
Spirituals & women's chants. — Donations at the door to support TWC
& the Pat Dell Memorial Scholarship Fund. Suggested adult donation $10. Children
welcome. Karleena Ravenwood, Founder/Director. Phone: 743-0991. |
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 May
9
–
Sat –
7:30 pm – The Spirit of Russia ConcertTrinity Cathedral, 100 W. Roosevelt (at 1st Ave), Downtown Phoenix — An evening of Russian choral and vocal music performed by the (Ðèçíèöà) Riznica Chamber Choir, Phoenix, who nurture Slavic music treasures. — Conductor: Jana Minov. — Admission: $10
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 May
10
–
Sun –
1:30 pm – Rusyny Folk Dance Ensemble Czech Slovak American Club of Tucson Potlluck Lunch, Knights of Columbus Hall, 1330 S. Mountain View Ave (1 block east of Swan Road, south of 22 Street), Tucson — Doors open at 1:00 pm with a pot luck meal generally served at 1:30 pm, followed by a business meeting and entertainment. Dinner is free to members and $5 for non-members. Members are expected to bring a dish to share. |
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| May
17
–
Sun – 7
pm – The Spirit of Russia Concert Center for the Arts, St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 6715 N. Mockingbird Lane (same as 68th street, north of Lincoln Drive, west of Scottsdale Road), Scottsdale (Paradise Valley) — An evening of Russian choral and vocal music performed by the (Ðèçíèöà) Riznica Chamber Choir, Phoenix, who nurture Slavic music treasures. — Conductor: Jana Minov. — Admission is Free, donations highly apreciated.
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| May
17
–
Sun – 8
pm – Scottsdale
Russian Expat Meetup Group The24studio, 1833 W. Main St. Suite 128, Mesa — Email or phone Dmiti for more info: 480-363-7331 — So far 17 to 30 are coming. Since the response is so good, please bring a bottle of something to loosen you up ;) |
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 May
23
-
June
7
–
Daily – FoolsParadise Valley Community College Auditorium, 18401 N. 32nd St., Phoenix — Comedy play by Neil Simon. It's hot in the Valley in May. Time to relax and have fun! Fools brings us to a 19th century Russian village of simple-minded folks, who have been laden with a curse: unless Sophia marries Count Yousekevitch, they will never be able to learn anything! Enter Leon Tolchinsky, the traveling teacher who has come to help - but he has only 24 hours before the curse will apply to him too! Similar to the foolish souls of the town of Chelm, these folks are delightfully silly and honest in their simplicity. So, leave your sophistication at the door and just laugh along with us! — Times: 8 pm on thu, Fri, Sat, and Sunday 2 pm and 7 pm on Sunday — Tickets: $15 - $40; 602-264-0402 |
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| May
25
–
Mon – 2
pm – Memorial
Day
Happy
Hour Four Peaks Brewery, 1340 East 8th Street #104, Tempe — Phoenix Russian Language & Culture Group joins other Meet Up Groups (MUGs). |
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 May
31
–
Sun –
12:30 pm – Sarma Cookoff ContestArmenian Apostolic Church of Arizona, 8849 E. Cholla Street (east of 51 Freeway, north of Shea), Scottsdale, AZ — 10 contestants will compete for the ‘Sarma of the Year’ Award, by preparing their favorite yalanchi sarma (stuffed grape leaves) recipe for our parishioners! You may enter alone or as a team. — Parishioners vote at one vote per plate. — Sample plates for the Sarma cost $10 / adult, $5 / child (ages 2-10). — Contestant Rules:
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| May
31
–
Sun – 5
pm – Scottsdale
Russian
Expat
Meetup
Group Hava Java, 3166 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix — Back to Basics: What we do well is coffee and chat...so let's get back to that. Come on out, eat drink and be merry. Let's think about future events to plan/schedule. — 16 people attended. |
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 Jun 5 – Fri – 11:30 am – Estate PlanningArmenian Apostolic Church of Arizona, 8849 E. Cholla Street (east of 51 Freeway, north of Shea), Scottsdale, AZ — Bring your bag lunch for 11 am for the Seniors Group social followed by presentation given by Crain Enokian about trusts, retirement, gifting, etc. RSVP to Anita Johnson: 480-502-5668. |
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 June
8
to
July 24 – Daily
– Russian language
Summer School in TucsonInternational School of Tucson, 1730 North First Avenue, Tucson — "Summer 2009" for children 3 to 9 years old. Russian language plus mathematics, rhetoric, science subjects, puppet theater, yoga, ... Contact us for a "Program Overview" containing Course Description" and Programme Details:
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| June
12 – Mon
– Russia's newest
holiday: Russia Day For the adoption in 1991 of the Declaration of Sovereignty of the Russian Federation, after Yeltsyn's victory over Communists' putch in 1993. Formerly Independence Day |
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| Jun
13
–
Sat – Noon, 12 pm – Phoenix
Russian
Language
&
Culture
Group "Phoenix Russian Language & Culture Group June Meetup — Visit Russian food & drink, Culture, & people in the valley! — Join to get invitation for location. |
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| Jun
13
–
Sat – Father's
Day
Dinner
Dance Armenian Apostolic Church of Arizona, Melikian Hall, 8849 E. Cholla Street (east of 51 Freeway, north of Shea), Scottsdale, AZ — Musical by the international singers, Sahag Sisslian & Afo from California. For details and tickets, please call Shenor: 480-513-7817. Sponsored by the Ladies Society & AMen. |
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| Jun 15 — 2nd
International Conference on the Development and Assessment of
Intercultural Competence Proposal Submission Deadline |
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| Jun 18 – Thur –
7:30 to
8:30 pm –
Õðèñòîñ æèâåò (Christ Lives,
Russian) Armenian Apostolic Church of Arizona, Upper Room, 8849 E. Cholla Street (east of 51 Freeway, north of Shea), Scottsdale, AZ — Russian-language lecture and discussion: 'Growing familiar with God & our Christian Culture' by Der Hayr. — Free event. RSVP to attend by calling Der Zacharia: 480-252-5131. — All lectures in series:
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 Jun
19-21
— 2nd Annual Southwest VatraShowers Point Group Campground, (trail map) E Organizational Ridge Road, Mount Lemon, Coronado National Forest, Tucson (Go north on Catalina Highway approximately 30 miles from Tucson until you almost reach Milepost 20. Turn left on Organization Ridge Road and travel 1.2 mile to Showers Point.) — "A Gathering to Celebrate Traditional Slavic Culture in the Mountain Forests of Mt. Lemmon, Arizona". — Slavic CAMPING event from Friday June 19th 12pm- Sunday June 21st 12pm. First-come-first-serve on available camping sites. The entrance fee is $20 per individual OR $35 a carload. There will be Slavic workshops. Entertainers will include Rusyny Folk Ensemble from Tucson, AZ, Barvinok Ensemble from San Francisco, CA, the Gorale from Phoenix, the Bouncing Czechs, others! Bring an instrument if you would like to join in! Food and Pivo (beer) will be available for purchase or you may bring your own. Traditional Costume Encouraged. Girls and Maidens should wear tradtional flower wreaths in their hair. Guys bring your axes! Fishing available nearby with appropriate license. Food and Pivo (beer) will be available for purchase or you may bring your own. — Contact: Leslie Kurtak 520-904-2211, e-mail: deserttea@yahoo.com, or website My Space.com/Southwest Vatra — See 3 videos on YouTube.com |
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 Jun 20 – Sat – 1 to 5 pm – Memorial Reception for
Dirk Mark Willeford Scottsdale Messinger Indian School Mortuary, 7601 East Indian School Road, Downtown Scottsdale — The Willeford family invites all friends, Russian-language students and interested people to meet for refreshments Mortuary phone: 480-945-9521 — Russian language teacher murdered by Russian-born stepson |
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| Jun
20
–
Sat – 1
pm – Scottsdale
Russian Expat Meetup Group BBQ Pool Party 4707 E. Ardmore Rd, Phoenix — Beer provided. Bring chips, your own meat for the barbeque grill and/or a salad to share, or no share, whatever. Bring the kids, or don't bring them. We'll end at midnight or when all leave. — To get instructions to enter the gated community e-mail or call Katee or Joel 480.223.7154 |
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| Jun
28
– Sun –
1 to
3 pm? – ACYO Carwash Armenian Apostolic Church of Arizona, 8849 E. Cholla Street (east of 51 Freeway, north of Shea), Scottsdale, AZ — Armenian Church Youth Organization fundraiser. |
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 June 24-Jul 8 – 6 pm – PBS TV: Russia's
Changing
EconomyNewshour, PBS TV — Watch and read online:
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 Jul
4
–
Sat –
9:30 am – Feast Day of
St. John of Shanghai and San FranciscoHoly Archangels Orthodox Church (ROCOR), 2037 East Desert Lane (south of Baseline Road), Phoenix — More about John of Shanghai and San Francisco, and the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia (Ðó́ññêàÿ Ïðàâîñëà́âíàÿ Öǻðêîâü Çàãðàíè́öåé) — Contact The Rev. John McCuen, Priest: 602-565-2725, E-mail: holy_archangels@cox.net |
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Jul
10 – Fri –
6
pm – Phoenix Russian Language & Culture
Group Starbucks, 2340 E. Baseline Road #166, Phoenix, 602-304-0263 — Bring your business cards or anything else you'd like to share with group members.— Contact 602-276-4554.— 5 people attended |
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| Jul
11
– Sat –
?
pm – AMen BBQ Armenian Apostolic Church of Arizona, 8849 E. Cholla Street (east of 51 Freeway, north of Shea), Scottsdale — Armenian Men's Asssociation fundraiser and social. |
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| Jul
12
–
Sun –
9:30
am
– Feast Day of
Saints Peter and Paul Holy Archangels Orthodox Church (ROCOR), 2037 East Desert Lane (south of Baseline Road), Phoenix — More about Feast Day of Saints Peter and Paul, and the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia (Ðó́ññêàÿ Ïðàâîñëà́âíàÿ Öǻðêîâü Çàãðàíè́öåé) — Contact The Rev. John McCuen, Priest: 602-565-2725, E-mail: holy_archangels@cox.net |
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 Jul
18-19
–
Sat-Sun Systema SeminarMesa YMCA, 207 N Mesa Dr (south of University Dr), Mesa — Intense Russian hand combatives training. Evasive and offensive movements using minimal effort. Sparring preparation. All levels of experience welcome. Topics: Knife Defense, Advanced Striking, Multiple Opponents, Building with Breath. Guest instructor Frank Arias teaches for Vladimir Vasiliev at Toronto Headquarters. — Contact Systema Arizona, 602.793.9399. More at Systems.us |
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 Jul
26
–
Sat – 6
am to 1
pm –
Zoe Community Church Indoor Yard Sale10865 N. 85th Ave. (at Grand Ave) Suite #1 Peoria — To benefit House of James orphanage in the Ukraine. Great way to beat the heat and also a great cause Items: Clothes, House wares, Electronics, and Many other items |
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| Jul 31 – Fri – 7 PM – Scottsdale
Russian Expat Meetup Group! Lux Coffee Bar, 4404 N Central Ave (1/3 mile north of Indian School Road at Turney Ave.), Phoenix — 602-696-9976 ext: 8206 |
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 Aug
9
–
Sun –
11 am – Russian Childrens' Center
Parent's MeetingArizona Creative Arts Studio, 2120 E Rose Garden Ln. Suite # B2 (second floor) (101-Loop to Cave Creek Road, north 2 blocks to Rose Garden Lane, west 2 blocks) Phoenix, AZ 85024 — Call us now if you cannot attend this meeting, but will enroll. — Send this information.to anyone interested. — Contacts: Natallia Bor 602-315-7722, e-mail NBor@cox.net, Olga Ruvinova 602-373-0050.— 2009-2010 RCC School Year:
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 Aug
14
–
Fri – 7
pm – John
Doroshuk
(Èâàí
Äîðîøóê)
Service
(English)
Aug 15 – Sat – 12 Noon – International Potluck Banquet, bring Russian food Aug 15 – Sat – 5 pm – John Doroshuk (Èâàí Äîðîøóê) Service (Russian) Aug 16 – Sun – 10:30 am – John Doroshuk (Èâàí Äîðîøóê) Service (English) Aug 16 – Sun – 6 pm – John Doroshuk (Èâàí Äîðîøóê) Service Lynnhaven Community Church, 4426 N. 31st Ave. (corner of Campbell Ave, between Camelback & Indian School Roads), Phoenix — Guest speaker Bishop Ivan Doroshuk [Èâàí Äîðîøóê], Ukrainian parents, born in Swan River, Manitoba, Canada, now Ministry Director/ Coordinator for the CIS (Georgia, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistán), Church of God of Prophecy, Cleveland, Tennessee.(65,000+ members, 800+ churches). Doroshuk will report how he started in the early 1990’s traveling through the Caucasus, Central Asia, and China, facing dangers and hardships to help establish churches. John speaks Russian, Ukrainain and English and will answer questions in any language..— Details call: 602.246.4320 (Pastor Mike Edwards), or 623-972-4576. — Read a recent report about Doroshuk's work You Can Make A Difference in Georgia |
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 Aug
17-18
–
Mon-Tues – Arizona Refugee
Resettlement Program ConferenceWestin La Paloma Resort & Spa, 3800 East Sunrise Drive, Tucson — Registration Materials will be available soon! If you would like to be added to the mailing list to receive a conference brochure, please contact us AZ Refugee
Resettlement
Program Conference Office
107 S Southgate Drive, Chandler AZ 85226-3222 Phone: (480) 893 7547 Email: alex@kc-a.com |
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| Aug
19
–
Wed –
9:30
am
– Transfiguration
of
Our
Lord
Jesus
Christ Holy Archangels Orthodox Church (ROCOR), 2037 East Desert Lane (south of Baseline Road), Phoenix — More about Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ, and the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia (Ðó́ññêàÿ Ïðàâîñëà́âíàÿ Öǻðêîâü Çàãðàíè́öåé) — Contact The Rev. John McCuen, Priest: 602-565-2725, E-mail: holy_archangels@cox.net |
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| Aug
28
–
Fr i –
9:30 am – Dormition of
the Theotokos Holy Archangels Orthodox Church (ROCOR), 2037 East Desert Lane (south of Baseline Road), Phoenix — More about Dormition of the Theotokos, and the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia (Ðó́ññêàÿ Ïðàâîñëà́âíàÿ Öǻðêîâü Çàãðàíè́öåé) — Contact The Rev. John McCuen, Priest: 602-565-2725, E-mail: holy_archangels@cox.net |
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| Sept 11 – Fri – 7 pm – Scottsdale
Russian Expat Meetup Group! Lux Coffee Bar, 4404 N Central Ave (1/3 mile north of Indian School Road at Turney Ave.), Phoenix — 602-696-9976 ext: 8206 — The usual, chit-chat and such :) |
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 Sept
16
–
Wed – 4
pm – Pushkin and the Making of
Affective CommunitiesASU Durham Language and Literature Building, LL Room 165, (south east corner, University Drive & Forest Ave.) Arizona State University, Tempe — “But your album is another matter: Pushkin and the Making of Affective Communities”, a FREE lecture by Prof. Hilde Hoogenboom, Slavic and Eurasian Studies/Dept. of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, University at Albany - State University of New York. Dr. Hoogenboom specializes in Russian literature and 19th century women writers. See a sample of her book: The Memoirs of Catherine the Great (2006) — Free and open to the public. — More information: Prof. Lee Croft, 480-965-1002. — Sponsored by the German, Russian, and Slavic Section of the ASU School of International Letters and Cultures. |
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| Sept.
26
–
Sat – 8
am to 1
pm – Indoor
Yard Sale Zoe Community Church, 10865 N. 85th Ave. Suite #1, Peoria — To benefit House of James orphanage in Ukraine. — Items: Clothes, House wares, Electronics, and Many other items. |
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 Sept
27
–
Sun
–10
am
to
4
pm
–
ACYO Annual Picnic Chaparral Park, Scottsdale — The Armenian Church Youth Organization ACYO invites everone to their annual picnic. Tasty lunch and fun games. Exact location, schedule and prices posted when available. Contact: Rita Bebekian, Parish Council Secretary, 480- 451-8171. Sponsored by Armenian Apostolic Church of Arizona. |
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 Oct
1
–
Thur – 7:30
to
9
pm – Hillary
Herndon:
Viola
Image
galleryASU Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, Arizona State University, Katzin Concert Hall, Music Building, Mill Avenue & Gammage Parkway, Tempe — Hillary Herndon, Assistant Professor of Viola at University of Tennessee at Knoxville, and pianist Wei-Chun Bernadette Lo, from Western Illinois University perform works by Russian composers and the passionate Sonata of Rebecca Clarke. — Tickets: $4-$8 |
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 Oct 2
–
Fri – 4 to 9
pm – Tucson
Slavic FestivalOct 3 – Sat – 3 to 9 pm – Continued 6th Annual Tucson Slavic Festival at St. Melany's Byzantine Catholic Church, 1212 North Sahuara Ave (North of Speedway between Craycroft and Wilmot, behind Speedway Gold’s Gym), Tucson, AZ 85711 — Food: halupki, pyrohy, keilbasa, beer, wine,... — Dancing, Music, Gifts, Games, Prizes, Ukrainian Wood Carving, Pysanki Ukrainian Easter Eggs, Puppet Theatre, Train Rides, Jumping Castle. — Listen to more music at AZBalaika.org or Richka.com and Watch videos at AZBalaika.org or Richka.com. — Of 13 performances, 6 are Slavic:
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| Oct 3 - 5 —
Scottsdale International Film Festival 3 new films from Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Kyrgyzstan. Each shown twice. Theaters 1 and 2, Harkins Camelview, 7001 East Highland Avenue (Camelback Rd. & Goldwater Blvd.), Scottsdale — Tickets: $8, $10 — "Scottsdale festival takes guesswork out of film selections", The Arizona Republic, Oct. 2, 2009.  Oct
3 –
Sat –
11:30 am – Tengri
(Blue
Heavens)Oct 5 – Mon – 4:05 pm 2008, Drama, 110 min., Language: Kyrgyz and Russian with English Subtitles Temur, a thirty year old Kazakh, decides to start life again in his ancestral village in the Kyrghyz Mountains where he meets Amira, a young married woman. Temur watches sorrowfully as the individual village stories unfold and he tries to help the community out in any way he can. In this way he comes closer to Amira and Taib, her young brother-in-law. Amira and Temur become lovers. When Amira´s husband returns from the war the lovers decide to leave the village and travel to a place that would nurture their dreams.  Oct
3
–
Sat – 8:55
pm
– ZiftOct 5 – Mon – 8:25 pm 2008, Black Comedy, 91 min., Bulgarian with English Subtitles AWARDS: Golden Chest International Television Festival -Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures/Best Director of Photography/Special Prize of the Jury, Moscow International Film Festival - Russian Film Clubs Federation /Best Director, Sofia International Film Festival - Best Bulgarian Feature Film. Mature Content Communist slogans, valuable diamonds, rare poisons, glass eyes and scatological humor—these are just a few of the elements driving the plot of Javor Gardev’s immensely energetic debut feature. Using a film noir framework, exquisite black-and-white cinematography and rapid-fire dialogue, ZIFT depicts an ex-con named Moth (Zachari Baharov) on the night after his release from prison. Falsely incarcerated for murder in the 1940s, he proves himself a model Communist while inside and is released on good behavior two decades later into a drastically different Bulgaria. With its breathless leaps among the multiple stories nestled in its overarching narrative, ZIFT recalls the masterpieces of American film noir, the cinema of the Coen brothers or the literature of Roberto Bolaño. Featuring a bathhouse scene that equals in visceral audacity the one in Cronenberg’s "Eastern Promises," and a revelation concerning a cache for jewels that tops "The Maltese Falcon," ZIFT is an unforgettable story about fate, freedom and society’s various notions of justice. ~ San Francisco International Film Festival  Oct
3
–
Sat –
9:05 pm – Shameless
(Nestyda)Oct 4 – Sun – 9:15 pm 2008, Comedy, Feature, 88 min., Czech with English Subtitles A story about the fickle Oskar, who certainly has reason to see himself as a successful man in the prime of life. He has his roles perfectly balanced: beloved husband, attentive father and favorite television weatherman. One Saturday morning, however, Oskar wakes up to the realization that his wife’s nose is just too big. How could he have lived with her for so long? He decides to take up with a young lover and eventually leaves his family for her. His awareness that he must find true love at all costs drives him from one extreme to the next, and also into the arms of the aging singer Nora. The clouds begin to gather above the man who was always ready with a smile for his TV audience as he forecast the worst possible weather... SHAMELESS was inspired by the book, "Short Stories about Marriage and Sex," by Michal Viewegh who, with a degree of hyperbole, describes the film as an “unromantic comedy.” ~ Karlovy Vary International Film Festival |
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 Oct
7
– Wed
–
6:30 pm — Sukkot
Holiday:
Benny Friedman Live in Concert!Chabad of Arizona at Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road (north of Cactus), Scottsdale. — Simchat Beit Hashoeva event: — Singer Benny Friedman and magician Brad Zinn will perform at a celebration — Cost: $20 adults, $10 students. 480-659-7001 or 602-944-2753. — Organized by Rabbi Blotner — Chabad of Arizona: Rabbi Dan Hayman 602-577-6131 |
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 Oct
8-11— The Overcoat
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 Oct
15 –
Thur – 7:30
pm
– History
Wars: Memory and Geopolitics in Eastern Europe and EurasiaASU Tempe campus, Coor Building, Room 4403, Arizona State University, Tempe — Lecture by Mark von Hagen, Director, ASU School of Historical, Philosophical, and Religious Studies — First in the three-part series 1939-1989-2009: A 70-Year Retrospective on Eastern Europe : Seminars Marking the Opening of the School of Historical, Philosophical, and Religious Studies |
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 Oct
17
–
Sat –
6:30 pm to
9 pm – JashgerooytuhArmenian Cultural Center, Melikian Hall, 8849 E. Cholla Street (east of 51 Freeway, north of Shea), Scottsdale, AZ — Hye Ways Pokreeg Pem Theatre presents a one-act comedy in the Armenian language — Come early for pre-play comedy. No charge for snacks, desserts, drinks, coffee, mezzehs, parking, or baby sitting. Tickets: $25, $20. Reservations: 602-466-2760, 602-618-1234, 480-620-2042. |
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| Oct
18
–
Sun –
10 am – Sunday
Morning Brunch The Scottsdale Russian Expat Meetup Group, at Mills End Cafe and Creperie, 310 S. Mill Ave.(at 3rd Street), Tempe — 480-309-0191 — Let's meet up for coffee and breakfast!!!! What a great way to start the week. Join us for coffee and crepes...yum!!!!! — 7 to 14 will attend. |
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 Oct
18
–
Sun – 6
pm – Eleni
Tzoka
ConcertPolish Pastoral Mission: Our Lady of Czestochowa, 2828 W. Country Gables Drive (at 28 Drive, 1/2 mile south of Greenway), Phoenix, AZ 85053 — Tickets $30 at all Polish stores in Phoenix, or from Hanna 602-978-1697, or Janusz 602-938-0026 Glendale. — More about Eleni. |
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 Oct
20
–
Tues – 1:30
pm
– The
Graveyard
of
Arrows:
Inside
the
Former
Soviet
Union's
Baikonour
CosmodromeASU Tempe Campus, Moeur Bldg, Room 137, Arizona State University, Tempe — The Baikonour Cosmodrome was built near an existing Kazakh village named "Tyura-Tam". Thus, the launch facility was often referred to as Tyuratam. One possible translation of "Tyura-Tam" is "Arrow Cemetery." This inauspicious name for a launch facility reflects the topic of Hill’s master's thesis and of his lecture, the effects of rocket explosions at Baikonur. Hill conducted research for his master's thesis and this lecture on location at the Baikonour Cosmodrome. — Thesis lectuire by Jonathon Hill, Aerospace Engineering, Russian. Hill a Mission Planner at the ASU Mars Space Flight Facility. — Free event. |
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 Oct 24 – Sat
–
11 am to
noon – Joy
Preble:
Dreaming
AnastasiaChanging Hands Bookstore, 6428 S. McClintock Drive, Tempe (480-730-0205) — In "Dreaming Anastasia: A Novel of Love, Magic, and the Power of Dreams, author Joy Preble conjures up a young-adult story that fuses the past and present through dreams. The debut novel from the high school English teacher brings the Russian mystery of Anastasia Romanov into the modern world through the dreams of a teenager. — Read a few pages. |
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| Oct
24 – Sat – 11 am to 4 pm –
Germans from
Russia: Oktoberfest AZ Sun Chapter at the Leisure World, Recreation Center II Promenade, Pool-side Patio, 908 South Power Road, Mesa — Program: Germans from Russia Genealogy Round Table: 10 minutes each from Hilde Wasnick, R. Dale Copsey, Jim Messer, and Ed Bischoff. Each will discuss their family history research to date including why their families moved from the Germanic States and why they left Russia. — Lunch: The Chapter will provide brats (sausage), sauerkraut, rolls, condiments and beverages. You bring a potluck dish to share: If your surname begins with A-K bring a salad or vegetable dish. If your surname begins with L-Z bring a desert. And you bring your own table service (fork, spoon, plate, napkins). A donation of $5 each will be expected from all. — If you plan to attend, please e-mail Herb & Esther Babitzke babithe@cox.net, or phone 480-641-3711 no later than Tuesday, October 21. We must have your name to l know how many brats and kraut to buy, and so the gatekeepers will let you in this gated community. Parking may be at a premium around our rec building due to the construction, but you can park along the street near the Promenade. — Directions from the West side to Leisure World is: Take US 60 east until you reach Power Road. Exit here and turn left (north) over the freeway. Go north 1/2 mile to Southern and turn left (west) past the shopping center. Go for about 1/2 mile to the first traffic light, Leisure World Blvd. Turn right (north) to a security kiosk. Give the security person your name and tell him that you are going to the Germans from Russia Picnic at the promenade behind Rec 2. Drive 1/2 north to Rec 2 parking and walk to the rear of the building around the left side. About this time you should see us in the promenade area. — If you are coming from anywhere else, go to Power Road and head south to Southern Ave. Go west on Southern until you come to the first opening into Leisure World Blvd. In any case you should enter at the south gate on Southern Ave across from the shopping center, then go north 1/2 mile to the swimming pool recreation center area parking lot. — To get the newsletter for the Arizona Sun Chapter of the AHSGR, pay $10 local dues by October 23 to: Ed Bischoff, 6318 E. Portia St, Mesa, AZ 85215, or at the meeting. To join the American Historical Society of Germans From Russia, pay $60 which includes the local membership and newsletter. E-mail: Larry Haas |
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 Oct
24
– Sat
– 5
pm – Myrrh-streaming Iveron Icon of the
TheotokosHoly Archangels Orthodox Church (ROCOR), 2037 East Desert Lane (south of Baseline Road), Phoenix — Holy Archangels Orthodox Church: A Parish of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia, will be visited by two wonder-working icons. On Saturday, October 24, 2009, the Myrrh- streaming Iveron Icon of the Theotokos will visit our parish for the Vigil service, which will begin at 5 p.m. The Rev. John McCuen, Priest The Rev. George Chrebtow, Deacon Telephone (602) 323-9505 / (602) 565-2725 holy_archangels@cox.net http://www.holyarchangelschurch.org |
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| Oct
24 –
Sat – 7
pm – Shoes,
Stars
and
Acoustic
Guitars Scottsdale Russian Expat Meetup Group Party. Join this group to get location in Tempe — Join us for a night of fun!!! Stay warm by the bonfire, roast some weenies, play a few games and listen to some great music. — So far 18 are coming. Since the response is so good, please bring a bottle of something to loosen you up ;) |
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| Oct 25 – Sun – 9:30 am – Armenian Badarak
Pilgramage to Tucson from Armenian Cultural Center, 8849 E. Cholla Street (east of 51 Freeway, north of Shea), Scottsdale, to Grace St. Paul Church, 2331 E. Adams Street, Tucson, AZ. — Badarak 12 Noon. Luncheon afterwards. Hye Ways Literature Program, Armenian cultural month. Call Suzie 480-545-9089 for more information and/or to join carpool. |
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 Oct
31 –
Fri –
11 am to 4
pm – ACYO Halloween Harvest
CelebrationArmenian Cultural Center, Melikian Hall, 8849 E. Cholla Street (east of 51 Freeway, north of Shea), Scottsdale, AZ — Fun activities planned for all the children. Come in costume and enjoy the afternoon together with our youth members. Pizza will be available. Call Tamar 623-670-2895 or Liana 480-540-2141 for further details. |
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| Oct
31 –
Fri –
1:30 to 3
pm – Panel discussion with UA
faculty women and women from Kazakhstan East Asian Studies Conference Room, Learning Services Building LSB 107, 1512 First Street (at Vine), University of Arizona, Tucson — |
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 Nov
3
–
Tue –
7:30 pm to
9:30 pm – Mumiy
Troll'
—
Ìóìèé
ÒðîëëüMartini Ranch, 7295 E. Stetson Drive (south of Camelback Road, east of Scottsdale road), Old Town Scottsdale — Russian rock group, founded in 1983 in Vladivostok. History. Official website: Rusisan, English — See 6 videos. — Hear 7 sample songs on MySpace. — See 13 photos. — Join up with The Scottsdale Expat Meetup Group to meet more Russians at the concert. — Tickets: $19. |
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| November 4 –
Tue – Russian
Holiday:
Äåíü íàðîäíîãî åäèíñòâà 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 |
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 Nov
4
thru
8
–
6 shows – Matriyoshka's Long JourneyWed-Fri — 10 am
Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W. Latham St.
(3 Ave, south of 10 Freeway), Downtown Phoenix — Russian
puppeteer and storyteller Natasha Khusid.performs the story about a
lost Russian nesting doll (matriioshka). The smallest of the
Russian stacking dolls is lost! Will she ever find her way back home to
her sisters again? Oh, the peril! Children love this sweet story and
learn a little about another culture, too. — Tickets: $6 Children, $8
Adults. All tickets are purchased at the theater. 602-262-2050Sat — 10 am & 2 pm Sun — 2 pm. |
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 Nov
7 –
Sat –
5 pm – Russian
Library Club Consumer Alert! Natalia Gagarina is not a princess. |
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| Nov
7
–
Sat –
11 am to
10
pm – SerbFest 2009 Nov 8 – Sun – Noon to 8 pm – Repeat St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, 4436 E. McKinley Street (1 block south of 202 Freeway), Phoenix — Authentic dinner menu, ala carte meals, delicious pastries, an extensive line of imported groceries, live entertainment, Serbian beer and liquor, a variety of vendors to choose from—jewelers, music, novelty items, and more… plenty of parking. — Ethnic music and folklore groups from around the U.S. & Canada performing throughout the day. — Information: 602-275-7360 |
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| Nov 7 –
Sat –
11 am to 6
pm –
Armenia
FEST 09 Nov 8 – Sun – Noon to 5pm – More food and fun St Apkar Armenian Apostolic Church of Arizona, 8849 E. Cholla Street (east of 51 Freeway, north of Shea), Scottsdale, AZ — Sites, sounds and flavors of Armenia with homemade Armenian food and desserts, dancing, entertainment, music, games for children, shopping at gift boutiques and Middle Eastern market, imported Armenian wines and cognacs, raffle prizes. — FREE parking. Admission $1, children 5 and under are free — Contact Rita Bebekian, Parish Council Secretary: 480- 451-8171. Armenian Church <azarmenianchurch@yahoo.com> — See last year's festival reported on ABC 15 TV "Sonora Living" and 5 minute video showing how to cook pilaf and food served at festival. — News on radio and TV:
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 Nov
7-
22 — Fools
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 Nov
9
–
Thur – 1:30
pm
– Eastern
Europe in Transition: The Significance of the Fall of the Berlin Wall
and the 1989 RevolutionsASU Tempe campus, Coor Building, Room 4403, Arizona State University, Tempe — Second in the three-part series 1939-1989-2009: A 70-Year Retrospective on Eastern Europe : Seminars Marking the Opening of the School of Historical, Philosophical, and Religious Studies — Marking the 20th Anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Panel discussion
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 Nov
14 – Sat – 9
pm
to
2
am – Red
Saturday:
The
Hottest
Russian
Night
in
ArizonaCrown Room, 7419 E Indian Plaza, Scottsdale —- Music by DJ Boby and DJ Phil from Los Angeles (#1 Russian DJ in USA). —No cover,. $5 drinks. VIP Reservations: 602-909-4592 |
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| Nov
17
–
Tues –
1:30 pm –
Eastern
Europe in Transition: Secularization and Resacralization in
Postsocialist Eastern Europe ASU Tempe campus, Coor Building, Room 4403, Arizona State University, Tempe — Third in the three-part series 1939-1989-2009: A 70-Year Retrospective on Eastern Europe : Seminars Marking the Opening of the School of Historical, Philosophical, and Religious Studies Panel discussion:
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 Nov
18
– Wed
– 6
pm – Land
of
the
DeafManuel Pacheco Integrated Learning Center (underground) ILC 130, University Blvd (at Cherry Ave.) University of Arizona, Tucson — Russian, 1998, 115 minute film shown for International Education Awareness Week. Introduction by Micheal Brewer, University of Arizona Library. Free. Presented by the Russian and Slavic Studies Department. — Written and Directed by Valerii Todorovskii. This highly acclaimed criminal/love drama follows the adventures of two women who find themselves thrown together to navigate their way through two disparate, yet intersecting worlds – the hostile world of the Moscow mafia and the silent world of the deaf. The adventure begins when Rita, a young woman pawned to the mob by her debt-ridden boyfriend, is rescued and taken in by Yaya, an obstinate deaf woman, masterfully played by Dina Korzun. Aleksandr Aigi's award winning musical score and Iuri Shaigardanov's evocative location photography impart a latent, otherworldly atmosphere to the film's fast-paced narrative. — Join us for delicious homemade treats and tea at our Bake Sale outside, prior to the event! — See part 3 of 11 online, link for complete download, and other Russian films. |
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 Nov
20
–
Fri –1 to 3
pm – The Wall of
Silence: Reading the Works of Liudmila PetrushevskaiaEast Asian Studies Conference Room, Learning Services Building LSB 107, 1512 First Street (at Vine), University of Arizona, Tucson — The Department of Russian and Slavic Studies 2009 Graduate Mini-Seminar, presented by Professor Adele Barker. Selected Readings: Through the Field (in Russian), The Storyteller (in Russian). |
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 Nov
20
-
21 —
Fri-Sat — Kursk Root Icon of the Theotokos Holy Archangels Orthodox Church (ROCOR), 2037 East Desert Lane (south of Baseline Road), Phoenix — Holy Archangels Orthodox Church: A Parish of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia, will be visited by two wonder-working icons.On Friday, November 20, 2009, the Kursk Root Icon of the Theotokos, which was venerated by thousands of people this last summer as the icon traveled across Russia, will visit our parish for the Vigil service (which begins at 6 p.m.), and will be present as well for the Divine Liturgy on Saturday, November 21st, which is our parish feast day, before departing for another church in our diocese. The Rev. John McCuen,
Priest
The Rev. George Chrebtow, Deacon Telephone (602) 323-9505 / (602) 565-2725 holy_archangels@cox.net http://www.holyarchangelschurch.org |
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| Nov 21 –
Sat – 6
pm – Meat
on
a
stick,
YUM!!!! Kebob House (Gyro Shishkabob House), 13216 N 7th Street, Suite 6 (south of Thunderbird Road), Phoenix — Join us at the Kebob House for some great shashlik and Russian fare. Don't forget to come hungry and ready for a great time with great people. Hope to see you there. |
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 Nov
23
– Mon
–
10 pm – TV
Channel
8 – How
the
Beatles
Rocked
the
KremlinNov 25 – Wed – 4 am – Repeat How the Beatles influenced life behind the Iron Curtain, featuring comments from ordinary and not-so-ordinary Russians, including deputy prime minister Sergei Ivanov, who says he learned English from Beatles' records, rock-music writer Artemy Troitsky and St. Petersburg "superfan" Kolya Vasin, who built a "Temple of Peace and Love" to John Lennon. Documentary testimony that the Beatles were the major factor for the collapse of the Soviet Union. See it now in Quick Time video. |
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 Nov
27-
29
– 4
shows – Ballet
Etudes' The Nutcracker Mesa Arts Center, One East Main Street (at Center Street), Downtown Mesa — Ballet Etudes presents its 23nd 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: $10, $20, $30 (plus venue fees) 480-644-6500 |
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Dec
1
–
Tue –7:30 to 9
pm – ASU
Sinfonietta
Presents
A
Russian
Winter
FREE  ASU
Gammage
Auditorium, Mill
Avenue
and
Apache
Blvd,
Arizona State
University, Tempe — Student Ensemble Series. Conducted by Lev
Ivanov,
Brian St. John, and Timothy Verville will perform Smetana's 'The
Moldau', Faure's 'Pavane' and Dvorák's 'Slavonic
Dances,
opus
46'.
—
Free Admission |
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| Dec
3-10
– 6
shows – Ballet
Etudes' The Nutcracker Mesa Arts Center, One East Main Street (at Center Street), Downtown Mesa — Ballet Etudes presents its 23nd 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: $10, $20, $30 (plus venue fees) 480-644-6500 |
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 Dec 4 – Fri – 7
pm – Yuma Ballet Theatre: The
Nutcracker Dec 5 – Sat – 2pm and 7 pm Yuma Ballet Theatre perfoms at Snider Auditorium, Yuma Union High School, 400 6th Ave.(at 4th St.), Yuma, AZ — Dancers are only in high school but practice about 22 hours a week. — Special Performance with YBT Alumni Dancers Saturday Night — YBT is committed to the children of Yuma through our outreach program, our scholarship funds and our educational developmental programs. We hope you will help us to fulfill our mission for the youth of our community and choose to be involved in dance. Your contribution will help our organization grow and contribute to our community's desire for the experience of the fine arts, as well as offering financial scholarships towards experiences in the realm of dance for our youth. — Tickets: Adult $15, Seniors $12, Children. Phone: 928-341-1925. Yuma Ballet Theatre, 3140 S. 4th Ave Ste D-7, in the Southgate Mall, also at The Ark, and Kohl's.— Local ballet companies teach the art (Yuma Sun, Nov 30, 2006). |
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Dec
4
–
Fri – 7
pm – Sierra Vista Ballet:
Nutcracker Dec
6
–
Sun – 3
pm – RepeatBuena 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 35 years of excellence coaching ballet dancers and 34 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 |
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 Dec
4
-
6
– 3 shows – Ballet
Continental's
NutcrackerDec
4,
5
–
Fri,
Sat
–
7 pm
Sahuarita
Auditorium,
350
W.
Sahuarita
Road,
Tucson
—
Performed
by
Ballet
Continental
-
a
nonprofit
organization
-
in
their
24th
year!
This
wonderful
holiday
tradition
follows
the
young
girl
Clara
von
Stahlbaum
through
her
Christmas
experience.
This
is
a
magical
event
for
all
ages.
Come
and
see
this
beautiful
and
exciting
performance!
Buy
your
tickets
early,
or
you
might
miss
the
fun! — Ticket pricecs
before shows are $15 adults, $12
seniors, $8 students/children. $2 more at the door. For tickets and more
information call Melissa 520-625-1456
or email Bmissycom@aol.com. Do
not hesitate to call or email with any questions. Dec 6 – Sun – 2 pm |
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| Dec
4
thru
Jan
7
— Holy
Archangels Calendar Holy Archangels Orthodox Church (ROCOR), 2037 East Desert Lane (south of Baseline Road), Phoenix — Contact The Rev. John McCuen, Priest: 602-565-2725, E-mail: holy_archangels@cox.net
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 Dec
5
–Sat
– 8
am to 4
pm – The
One
Barbershop
Grand
OpeningDesert Ridge Marketplace - The District, 21001 N. Tatum Blvd #40-1362 (north of Loop-101, next to Rock Bottom), Phoenix Phone: 480-621-8088 — Come stop by the Shop Saturday, December 5th for some food, fun, and a cut ! — Satisfaction guaranteed, reasonable prices, Russian Speaking |
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 Dec
5-20
–
12 shows – Frances Smith Cohen's
Snow Queen Saturdays: Dec. 5, 12, 19 — 2 pm and 7 pm
Herberger Theater Center, 222
E. Monroe Street, Downtown Phoenix — This modern-dance
holiday show by Center Dance
Ensemble founder Frances Cohen is
a worthy alternative to the many Nutcrackers, with a great Hans
Christian Anderson story set to some of Serge Prokofiev's most
beautiful music. The Arizona Republic
says: "Snow Queen is a civic treasure (that) belongs only to
Phoenix and can be seen nowhere else . . . a jewel of theatrical
flourish that can inspire children for the rest of their lives." — Tickets: $21 adults, $17
seniors, $9 students plus box office fees. 602-252-8497, or HerbergerTheater.org — Seating chartSundays: Dec. 6, 13, 20 — 2 pm and 5 pm |
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| Dec
6
–
Sun –
10 am – Sunday
Morning
Brunch The Scottsdale Russian Expat Meetup Group, at Mills End Cafe and Creperie, 310 S. Mill Ave.(at 3rd Street), Tempe — 480-309-0191 — Have a late breakfast, brunch, early lunch or simply hang out! I do recommend a coffee or some crepes so they love us more. Cheap coffee, priceless conversations! Let's meet up for coffee and breakfast!!!! What a great way to start the week. Join us for coffee and crepes...yum!!!!! — 11+ will attend — Probably sitting towards the back of the place where the couches are. May be even speaking The place is family friendly. We'll get this to be a regular type of meetup based on the success of our last brunch! Which also means that everyone should show up.— Us this because the Tempe Annual Fall Festival is happening you should know about this free parking lot, or you can take the elektrichka (light rail) which stops next to Mill's End Cafe. Here is information about all park and ride locations. |
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 Dec
6
–
Sun – 4
-7 pm – Russian Department
Holiday PartyVentana De Sabino Clubhouse, E. Via Ventana Norte at Paseo de la Terranza, Tucson — Universtiy of Arizona Russian Club and Department potluck. Bring Russian food and drink to share. RSVP with Sarah Monks. |
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 Dec
9
–
Wed –
7:30 pm – Sustainable Symphony:
Russian MastersTempe Center for the Arts, 700 West Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe — Tchaikovsky and the Koussevitzky Bass Concerto, with soloist Catalin Rotaru. — The Sustainable Symphony is comprised of more than 50 students, alumni, community members and professional musicians who recognize the Arts as one of humanity's most sustainable endeavors.— Tickets: $10 |
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 Dec
11-13
–
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. |
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 Dec 11 thru 27 – 21
shows – Ib
Andersen's
The
NutcrackerBallet Arizona performs at Symphony Hall with The Phoenix Symphony, 75 North Second Street, Downtown Phoenix — Choreography by Ib Andersen • Music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky — Щелкунчик, Shchelkunchik — 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 |
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 Dec
11
–
Fri –
10 am – Tucson Regional Ballet: A
Southwest NutcrackerTucson 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. — Special performance for kids, K-12: $6 — General audience Dec 12,13 |
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| 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. |
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| Dec
12
–
Sat – 6
pm – DDD - Dinner
& Drinks Downtown Switch Restaurant and Wine Bar, 2603 N Central Ave (at Virginia between Thoma and McDowell), Phoenix — The Scottsdale Russian Expat Meetup Group: Join us for some great food and drinks in downtown Phoenix. Enjoy an evening full of conversation, laughter and fun. |
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| Dec
12
–
Sat – 2
pm – Tucson Regional Ballet: A
Southwest Nutcracker Dec 12 – Sat – 7:30 pm – Repeat Dec 13 – Sun – 2 pm – Repeat 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: $20 to $32, discounts for students, seniors, military, children and groups. |
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| Dec
12
– 7
pm to
Dec 13 – 1
am – Yerevan Nights Event St Apkar Armenian Apostolic Church of Arizona, 8849 E. Cholla Street (east of 51 Freeway, north of Shea), Scottsdale, AZ — This evening will take you back in time to remember a delightful night in old Yerevan. The night will Open with a musical stroll down Abovyan Poghots through King Abgar Café to the Melikian Hall. You can stop and enjoy the treasures at the Vernisazh and exchange your money for Dram. Take time to get your photo taken in the Republic Square and visit the Aragil Bar to pick up a Kilikia. Opening this formal night of dinner and dancing, and back by popular demand, is the special guest appearance of the Incredible Erebouni Dance Group from Glendale California at 7:30 pm. The Music will continue through the night with the award winning best singer of the year 2007- 2009 from Yerevan Armenia, Karen Hakobyan accompanied by 3 great musicians, drummer Seroj Avoyan, clarinetist Roman Babakhanyan and keyboardist Leno from Los Angeles. You will also enjoy a great mix of music by our very own DJ M3 and an always spectacular show performance by Myryka. — $50 per person |
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| Dec 13 – Sun – 11 am to 4 pm – Germans from
Russia: Christmas Party Tentative: East Mesa Christian Church, 706 S Greenfield Road (1 mile north of 60 Freeway), Mesa, AZ — Old Fashioned German-Russian (GR) Potluck: A-K bring salad or vegetable dish; L - Z bring dessert. Also bring your own table service. Coffee and cold beverage provided. — All persons interested in learning more about GR's, please call me at 623-583-2040 or e-mail at haasle@juno.com. — Join the Club, get the newsletter.
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 Dec 13 – Sun – 6 pm
– Zaczarowany
Świąteczny
KrakówPolish Pastoral Mission: Our Lady of Czestochowa, 2828 W. Country Gables Drive (at 28 Drive, 1/2 mile south of Greenway), Phoenix — The theatrical show "Zaczarowany Świąteczny Kraków" will be performed by Salon Poezji Muzyki i Teatru from Toronto, Canada.— Tickets $25 at all Polish stores in Phoenix, or from Hanna 602-978-1697, or Janusz 602-938-0026 Glendale. |
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 Dec
14
–
Mon – 1:30
to 3
pm – Understanding
Russia
in
the
21st
Century:
Why
Russians
Do
What
they
DoFirst Presbyterian Church, Swain Hall, 12225 N. 103rd Avenue (at Alabama Avenue), Sun City. — Marilyn Murray will speak at the December meeting of the West Valley Genealogical Society. Since 2002 Professor Marilyn Murray has lived half-time in Moscow, Russia where she presents her Murray Method to health professionals and to clergy regarding the treatment of trauma, abuse, deprivation, and their correlation with addictions. Project Restoration Russia. Murray is a guest professor at Moscow State University of Psychology and Education where she offers post-graduate courses to professionals. In 8 years she taught 2000+ students from almost 200 cities in the FSU. — Her grandparents were born in villages near Saratov. Many of her relatives suffered in the Stalinist terror (killed, starved to death in the forced collectivizations, or sent to concentration camps in Siberia). Those who survived the gulags, and their descendants, are living today in various regions of Russia. Thus, the long-term consequences of trauma, abuse and deprivation and the mechanisms of survival became a generational prototype for her family. — Attendance is open to anyone interested in pursuing family history. — Download presentation audio (MP3). |
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Dec 18 – Thur – 6:30 pm – New Year's Musical Concert and
Art Exhibit North
Valley Baptist Church, 2109
E.
Rose
Garden
Lane (1 block north of Cave Creek Rd and Loop 101),
Phoenix — Hosted by AZ Creative Arts Studio and Art Studio "Drops of
Rainbow". Program:
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 Dec
19 –
Sat – 6
pm – Happy New Year 2010 —
St. Nikolas DayRussian Library Club, 1515 W. Hazelwood (south of Camelback), Phoenix
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| Dec
20
–
Sun –
12-Noon to 3
pm – Sunday
School
Christmas
Program,
Monti
Cook-off St Apkar Armenian Apostolic Church of Arizona, 8849 E. Cholla Street (east of 51 Freeway, north of Shea), Scottsdale, AZ — Armenian Language Program. Good food in Monti Cook-off following Christmas program. |
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 Dec
21
–
Mon – 4
pm – Silver Creek Players Christmas ShowChurch Of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 525 E 2nd Avenue (south of Mormon Temple), Mesa — Russian folk dance and songs in English by students of Sequoia's Silver Creek Academy, Mesa. Half are born in Russia. — In 2008 they performed at the Russian Cultural Center, Washington D.C.: Arizona Students Discover America. |
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 Dec
21
–
Mon –
7:30
pm
– Moscow
Ballet's
Great
Russian
NutcrackerFox Tucson Theatre, 30 North Church Avenue, Downtown Tucson — Featuring spectacular sets and beautifully costumed Russian dancers, Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker is an annual treat for the whole family. Whimsical and imaginative storytelling blends with the richness of Russian classical dance to make the Great Russian Nutcracker a unique performance not to be missed! Moscow Ballet has also reserved a limited number of premium seats in the center aisle orchestra section for its 2009 Holiday Tour for purchase. In addition to premium seating, premium purchasers will receive a Moscow Ballet Canvas Tote Bag, Moscow Ballet Retrospective Tour Book (a look into the present and the past, with full color photos of productions, information on some of the stars who have graced the stages with Moscow Ballet and a look behind the scenes), Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker Soundtrack (featuring the music of Tchaikovsky), and a Moscow Ballet Great Russian Nutcracker Poster. Merchandise combined value is $89.98. — Tickets: $27.50 to $99. Charge by phone: 877-598-6671. |
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Dec
21
–
Wed – 9
pm to
10 pm – PBS
TV: San
Francisco Ballet's `Nutcracker' Dec
22
–
Thu – 3
am to 5
am – PBS
TV
KUAT
TucsonDec 23 – Fri – 3 am to 5 am – PBS TV KAET Phoenix Great Performances Dance in America: San Francisco Ballet's `Nutcracker' — Kristi Yamaguchi introduces a San Francisco Ballet production of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" that's set in 1915 San Francisco during the Panama Pacific International Exhibition. Clara: Maria Kochetkova. The Nutcracker Prince: Davit Karapetyan. — See press release: Dance in America premieres San Francisco Ballet's Nutcracker on Great Performances on PBS: Kristi Yamaguchi Hosts Lavish Holiday Treat |
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| Dec
22
– Tues –
7:30 pm – Moscow
Ballet's
Great
Russian
Nutcracker Dodge Theatre, 400 W Washington Street, Downtown Phoenix — Featuring spectacular sets and beautifully costumed Russian dancers, Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker is an annual treat for the whole family. Whimsical and imaginative storytelling blends with the richness of Russian classical dance to make the Great Russian Nutcracker a unique performance not to be missed! Moscow — Tickets: $82 to $12.50. Charge by phone: 520-547-3040 |
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 Dec 24-27 – 4
shows – Ballet
Tucson:
NutcrackerDec
24
–
Thur
–
3
pm
Tucson
Convention
Center
Music
Hall, 260
South
Church
Ave (directions) (parking), Tucson, AZ —
Dec 26 – Sat – 7:30 pm Dec 27 – Sun – 1 pm and 5 pm 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: $27-$55. |
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| Dec
27
–
Sun –
10 am – St. Stephen Day Feast St Apkar Armenian Apostolic Church of Arizona, 8849 E. Cholla Street (east of 51 Freeway, north of Shea), Scottsdale, AZ — St. Stephen, the protodeacon and first martyr feast day will be celebrated. The special badarak will be honoring our deacons who are allowed to wear the priest's crown. The deacons will be given the chance to share their heartfelt words with us. It will be a beautiful addition to the Divine Liturgy on that day. |
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 Dec
30 – Wed – 10 am – Meet
Grandfather Frost and Snow Maiden"Play and Learn" Russian kindergarten, 4859 E. Greenway Road (at Tatum, behind Safeway, under archway), Scottsdale — Kids and parents are invited to met and take photos with Ded' Moroz and Snegurochka. — Free event. |
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| Dec 30 – Wed – 7:30 pm – Scottsdale
Russian Expat Meetup Group! Lux Coffee Bar, 4404 N Central Ave (1/3 mile north of Indian School Road at Turney Ave.), Phoenix — 602-696-9976 ext: 8206 — Last coffee of the Year ... |
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| Dec 31 –
Thur – 10 am to 1 pm –Tea and Photos with
Grandfather Frost and Snow Maiden International Grocery Market: Russian Store, 7828 N. 19 Ave. Ste. # 5 (at Northern, S.W. corner, behind McDonald's), Phoenix — Russian store owners Alik and Svetlana invite all to drink tea and take photos with Ded' Moroz and Snegurochka. For all questions, please call: (602) 432-6268 — Free event. |
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 Dec
31 –
Thur – 8
pm to 4
am – Russian New
Year's Dinner-Show-DanceEdward Pinkhasov Bellagio Palace, 15820 N 35 Ave, (north of Greenway), Phoenix — Entertainment by Pyramid, Vika singer with Gina and Her Group From New York — Tickets include food and drink: $100 to $150 per person — 110 places sold out Dec 31 afternoon, except for 1 to 3 more that can be squeezed in. Call 602-896-1111. |
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| Dec
31
–
Thur – 9
pm to 1
am – New Year's Eve
Family-Style Celebration Melikian Hall, St Apkar Armenian Apostolic Church of Arizona, 8849 E. Cholla Street (east of 51 Freeway, north of Shea), Scottsdale, AZ — A fun-filled night together with your family. Please contact Rafi Hagopian to purchase your tickets, 480-451-8171, $25 per person. |
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