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Traditional Russian New Year’s Party

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Post published:01.01.2011
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Traditional Russian New Year's Party will be on January 15, 2011, Saturday, 7 PM! The Russian Speakers Society wishes you a Happy and Prosperous New Year! A traditional RUSSIAN NEW YEAR'S PARTY, 2011 (old style calendar) will be held on January 15, 2011, Saturday, from 7 to 11 PM, at Towne Square Community Center, 12550 Country Trails Lane (the same place as it was last years!). SEE OLD FRIENDS! MEET NEW PEOPLE! ENJOY HOME-COOKED DISHES, LIVE MUSIC and DANCES! As with past tradition, bring your favorite dish for 6-8 people and a drink. Everybody is welcome to come - forward…

Igor Irteniev: poet and satirist

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Post published:12.10.2010
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Igor Irteniev: poet and satirist Saturday, November 10, 2010, 7:00 pm, Board Room, LCRA First time in Austin! Concert of famous russian poet-satirist Igor Irteniev. Igor Irteniev is relatively "famous" he is a political satirist and writes poetry. He has published books and used to appear on TV reciting his satirical poetry. Igor, a truly unique figure in contemporary Russian culture. Taking on a gamut of parts -- from a 1970's underground artist to a 1990's political commentator and "voice of the people", Irteniev is a poet whose sharp satirical verses brilliantly reflect (and influence) the mindset of contemporary Russia…

The Russian Spring Fest

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Post published:12.03.2010
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March 13, 2010, 7 pm - The Russian Spring Fest at Unity Church of The Hills, 9905 Anderson Mill Rd, Austin, TX 7875. The concert presented by Russian Speakers Society, will feature outstanding Russian group Flying Balalaika Brothers. They will perform Russian folk music on traditional folk instruments in colorful costumes, melding with American bluegrass and contemporary international acoustic styles. The concert will appeal to lovers of all styles of music and is for all ages. The artists are the best interpreters of that kind of music. The Flying Balalaika Brothers, a local Austin band, have been together for almost…

Literary-musical cafe-9

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Post published:16.10.2009
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ALEX KISKACHI

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Post published:01.09.2009
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Saturday, February 2, 7 PM, LCRA, Board Room of the Hancock Building, 3700 Lake Austin Blvd. Austin, TX ALEX KISKACHI Alex Kiskachi, a musician, singer and songwriter, is well known not only in his hometown, but also far beyond the Southern California scene where he regularly performs with his band or solo unplugged. After successful tours throughout the both coasts and Midwest, he comes to Texas for the first time. Alex’s music fuses gloom yet self-irony and raunchiness of blues, drive and madcapping of rock-n-roll, pure emotion of latin rhythms. His lyrics are deeply metaphorical and filled with wordplay and…

New Year Party-2009

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Post published:01.01.2009
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New Year Party-2009 January 17, 2009, Saturday, 7-11 PM - Old Russian New Year Traditional New Year Party organized by the Russian Speakers’ Society of Austin January 17, 2009, 7-11 pm address: Town Square Community Center, 12550 Country Trails Lane, ZIP 78732 New Year's Eve... Old New Year's... Chinese New Year's (which is right around the corner on Jan 26th)... New You!!! Or maybe Old You was pretty good already ;-) Be yourself! Be fabulous! Dress to impress (or to kill)... Colors are yellow, gold, silver, blue or red! Accessories - natural, precious stones. Think - feather, leather, fur -…

Russian Concert and Reception

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Post published:13.08.2008
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Russian Concert and Reception September 8, Saturday, 6 PM – Private House, 11601 Tanglebrair, Austin TX 78750 "CREDO" - Vocal Quartet, St. Petersburg “ART OF BALALAIKA” – Sergey Vashchenko Tickets $10 This program funded in part by the City of Austin Cultural Contracts and by the Texas Commission on the Arts. Credo Quartet –founded just five years ago, this vocal ensemble produces fresh interpretations of many well-known choral works that are customarily sung by larger choirs. Though the group is relatively young, each of its members has sung with leading choirs in St. Petersburg. The name “Credo” means “I believe”…

Literary-musical cafe-10: Gregory Dikshtein

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Post published:12.05.2008
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Friday April 18, 2008, 7:30 pm, Board Room, LCRA Literary-musical cafe-10: Gregory Dikshtein Many of you who are familiar with Russian bard songs, an intelligent and most sincere direction of Russian underground culture developed in the early 1960’s, certainly know Gregory Dikshtein’s name. His songs have been spread in every Russian speaking community all over the world and even translated into other languages. His songs crossed the boarders of the Soviet Union much earlier then the author himself had a chance to do so. His songs were published in Russia, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Slovakia, France, Israel, and U.S.A. His published…

Russian Folk and Rock

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Post published:12.03.2008
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March 15th, 2008, 7 pm, Unity Church of the Hills, 9905 Anderson Mill Road Austin, TX 78750: "Russian Folk and Rock" (plus reception in Russian style) Address: Unity Church of the Hills, 9905 Anderson Mill Road Austin, TX 78750 Featured artists: "Kalinka" duet - Sergey Vashchenko (balalaika) and Vladimir Kaliazin (bayan) "Flying Balalaika Brothers" group, Dance Group "Uzory" We are proud to announce the one of the Russian Spring Fest concerts. The concert “Russian Folk and Rock”, presented by Russian Speakers Society, will be held on March 15, at the Unity Church Of The Hills, 9905 Anderson Mill Road, Austin…

“CREDO” Vocal Quartet Concert

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Post published:13.11.2007
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"CREDO" Vocal Quartet Concert December 9, 2007, 7 PM - Board Room, LCRA This program funded in part by the City of Austin Cultural Contracts and by the Texas Commission on the Arts. New Year 2007A few words about Credo Founded just four years ago, Credo Quartet was formed desire to sing choral music of many countries, musical styles and traditions. This esteemed vocal ensemble produces fresh interpretations of many well-known choral works that are customarily sung by larger choirs. Though the group is very young, each of its members has great working experiences in leading choirs of St. Petersburg.…