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RUSSIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL
June 2008
The Daily News, the Russian American Foundation, the City of NY, and Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg continue to join forces in the 5th Annual Russian Heritage Festival.
The 6th annual Russian Heritage festival continues the exciting and important tradition of celebrating the New York community of émigrés from the Former Soviet Union. The community has grown to be over one million strong in the tri-state area. The month-long celebration of the arts and culture in the area's vast and vibrant Russian-speaking community will take place throughout the month of June in New York City. The Russian Heritage Festival - the only event of its kind in the U.S. - routinely attracts over 200,000 people to its presentation of contemporary and traditional music and dance performances, art exhibitions, health and sports fairs, business expos, and other events.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
A project of the Israel Tribute Committee, Inc.,
The Salute to Israel Parade is the largest and most exciting Jewish community parade in the world. In this 60th Anniversary year, 100,000 participants will step off on Fifth Avenue, cheered on by an expected one million spectators. Millions more will watch the parade on television. This year, the event celebrates sixty years of Israel’s independence and brings together groups from many segments of the American-Jewish community in an affirmation of American-Jewish loyalty to Israel.
TOGETHER IN NY COMMUNITY FESTIVAL
Annual Community Festival will demonstrate the tremendous diversity of Russian culture and will provide a celebratory environment during which visitors will enjoy performances, crafts, artists, ethnic foods, as well as learn about various businesses and organizations interested in servicing the community. During the Festival, guests can marvel at the tremendous exhibit dedicated to the 60th Anniversary of Israeli Independence Day. Community Festival will be filled with endless fun, performances, and mouthwatering foods drawing public of all ages and ethnicity.
Admission is FREE to the Public
JEWISH DANCING UNDER THE STARS
An evening organized by the Shorefront YM-YWHA will consist of Jewish music and dancing.
(Admission is $3)
COMMUNITY HEALTH & SPORTS FAIR
6th Annual Health Fair provides the community with a well-rounded exposure of the many health options available for individuals of all ages in this important, health oriented community. Traditional and complimentary health care providers, as well as fitness, senior services, nutrition and wellness counselors are invited to be on-hand to educate the public and provide information on important health-related issues. This is an outstanding opportunity for health care providers to showcase their services and to meet face to face with the community. There will be providers of free services on site (PSA testing, blood pressure testing, etc.) The event provides a full day of education and entertainment. Community sports schools and athletic leagues will celebrate Health & Sports Fair by full day of performances and showcases
Admission is FREE to the Public
The agenda of this year’s Health Career Fair is to educate and expose the Russian-American community of NY about numerous and diverse opportunities in the Health care Industry, including, but not limited to: nursing, administrative, technical, accounting…
Admission is FREE to the Public
HEALTH FAIR
Leading hosptials, medical centers and doctors will offer free testing, screening and consultations during a full afternoon of performances and showcases by youth groups. A
Admission is FREE to the Public
BASKETBALL CLINIC WITH THE NEW JERSEY NETS
Featuring clinics for community basketball schools and teams with the NJ Nets, various coaches and retired Nets players. Prizes and giveaways await all participants.
Participation if FREE for Schools
EXHIBIT DEDICATED TO THE 60 ANNIVERSARY OF ISRAEL'S INDEPENDENCE
Admission is FREE to the Public
RETURN OF THE LUNAR AVANT-GARDE EXHIBIT
A famous Russian painter, Olga Burtseva will showcase her latest works at the National Arts Club.
Admission is FREE to the Public- By Appointment
UKRAINIAN ROMANTIC AVANT-GARDE
Top Ukrainian jewelry house Lobortas & Karpova will showcase their on-of-a-kind pieces and collectors items at the National Arts Club.
Admission is FREE to the Public- By Appointment
LARISA DOLINA & BIG BAND OF IGOR BUTMAN IN - CARNIVAL OF JAZZ
Russian singing senasation Larisa Dolina teams up with world-renowned jazz saxaphonist Igor Butman and his orchestra for an unforgettable evening of jazz.
By paid admission only
Traditionally, Mayor Michael Bloomberg opens the Russian Heritage Festival with a private reception for community leaders, VIPs and sponsors at the Metropolotin Museum of Art
By invitation only
BROOKLYN PRESIDENT RECEPTION
Brooklyn President Marty Markowitz will salute the Russian Heritage Festival with a private reception for community leaders, VIPs and sponsors.
By Invitation only
Special breakfast honoring various NY state politicians including Assemblyman Alec Brook-Krasny, the first Russian speaking politician in New York
By invitation only, small and medium businesses
SPIRITS OF RUSSIA CLOSING RECEPTION
Hosted by Manhattan Borough President, Scott Stringer. The closing ceremony for the Russian Heritage Festival will celebrate the best in Russian Cuisine, Drinks and Entertainment. Top Russian Restaurants will showcase their signature foods. Russian Night Clubs will display their LasVegas style shows. Guests will have a rare opportunity to sample authentic Russian beers, wines & vodkas.
The Spirits of Russia is a fundraising event for the Russian American Arts Foundation, organizer of the 5th Annual Russian Heritage Festival.
Attendance is by invitation only.
