June 2009

The Daily News, the Russian American Foundation, the City of NY, and Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg continue to join forces in the 7th Annual Russian Heritage Festival.

The 7th 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:

 

PUBLIC EVENTS:

 

JUNE 7, 2009 (11 am - 5 pm)

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. Community Festival will be filled with endless fun, free carnival attractions for children, performances, and mouthwatering foods drawing public of all ages and ethnicity.

SPECIAL CONCERT BY POPULAR RUSSIAN GROUP - "CHELSEA"

Seaside Park, Brooklyn (Corner of Ocean Pkway & Seabreeze Ave)

Admission is FREE to the Public

JUNE 14, 2009 (11 am - 5 pm)

COMMUNITY HEALTH & SPORTS FAIR

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

SPECIAL CONCERT BY POPULAR ARTIST, STAR OF THE MOSCOW THEATER "SHOLOM" YEVGENIY VALEVICH

Seaside Park, Brooklyn (Corner of Ocean Pkway & Seabreeze Ave)

Admission is FREE to the Public

 

JUNE 20, 2009

RUSSIAN AMERICAN BOOK FAIR

Russian Heritage Festival presents the first ever in New York Russian American Book Fair. Top Russian authors, publishers, book stores, children's books will participate in this historic event. Specia guests from Russia include writers Andrey Dementiev, Yuriy Polyakov, Boris Grachevskiy ans well as artist Zurab Tsereteli. Special presentation - The Prose of Jewish Life: A Book Series of International Autors in the Russian Language on Jewish themes. Presentation of the website WWW.BOOKNIK.RU - an online Digest of Jewish themes and ideas in Russian. Distribution of the Booknik Reader.

(Brooklyn Public Library, 1 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn)

Admission is FREE to the Public

JUNE 28, 2009

FESTIVAL IN QUEENS

Leading hosptials, medical centers and doctors will offer free testing, screening and consultations during a full afternoon of performances and showcases by youth groups.

Admission is FREE to the Public

 

JUNE 29, 2009

RUSSIAN FESTIVAL ON LONG ISLAND

Eisenhower Park on Long Island welcomes Russian music, culture and heritage.

(Eisenhower Park, Long Island)

Admission is FREE to the Public

 

 

PUBLIC EXHIBITS

 

June 1 - 10, 2009

"SEIZE THE MOMENT" EXHIBIT

Top Israeli-Russian artist Sasha Galitsky presents his new critically acclaimed exhibit at the SCULPTURE COURT GALLERY of the world famous, exclusive National Arts Club.

15 Gramercy Park South, Manhattan

Admission is FREE to the Public- By Appointment (212) 475-3424

 

June 11 - 30, 2009

"IN PURSUIT OF TRUTH" EXHIBIT

Ukrainian Center for the Arts presents top Ukrainian Artists Yuriy Nagulko and Petr Lebedyinets in a breathtaking new exhibit.

Sculpture Court, National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park South, Manhattan

Admission is FREE to the Public- By Appointment (212) 475-3424

 

June 11 - 30, 2009

"DIARY ENTRIES" EXHIBIT

Ukrainian Center for the Arts presents a debut artist Natalia Sergeyeva with an unforgettable exhibit.

Marquis Gallery, National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park South, Manhattan

Admission is FREE to the Public- By Appointment (212) 475-3424

 

June 1 - 30, 2009

"EARLY LIFE OF SHOLOM ALEICHEM"

Famed photographer Joan Roth presents her illuminating photo-exhibit in honor of the 150th Anniversary of Sholom Aleichem's birth.

Admission is FREE to the Public

Citigroup Center, Manhattan (Lexington Ave & 53rd Street)

 

PRIVATE EVENTS

June 1, 2009

Reception in honor of Sasha Galitsky and his "SEIZE THE MOMENT " Exhibit at the National Arts Club.

By invitation only

 

June 3, 2009

TRIBUTE TO BOGDAN STUPKA

Russian Heritage Festival pays tribute to one of the most prominent actors of Ukraine Mr. Bogdan Stupka with an unforgettable event at the New York Library Performance Arts Center at Lincoln Center. Special guest: Mr. Bogdan Stupka.

By invitation only

 

June 9, 2009

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

 

June 12, 2009

LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST

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

 

June 17, 2009

RUSSIAN HERITAGE RECEPTION

Traditionally, Mayor Michael Bloomberg opens the Russian Heritage Festival with a private reception for community leaders, VIPs, sponsors and celebrities at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

By invitation only

 

June 19, 2009

RUSSIAN AMERICAN HEALTH COALITION BREAKFAST

Special breakfast hosted by the Russian American Health Coalition in honor of NY State and City lawmakers who are dedicated to improving the health of the Russian-speaking community.

By invitation only

June 22, 2009

Reception in honor of Ukrainian Center for the Arts and the "IN PURSUIT OF TRUTH"  & "DIARY ENTRIES" Exhibits at the Grand Gallery of the National Arts Club.

By invitation only

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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.

Attendance is by invitation only.

 

 

PAID EVENTS

 

June 4, 2009, 7:00p.m.

"FIDDLER ON THE ROOF OF THE WORLD"

The Russian Heritage Festival pays tribute to the legendary Jewish writer from Ukraine Sholom Aleichem with an unforgettable tribute evening.  Jewish Musical Theater "Firelech", Klezmer Band. Hosts of the event: granddaughter of Sholom Aleichem, best selling author - Bel Kaufman and famous journalist Viktor Topaller. Special award presentation to actors of the Ukrainian Theater named after Ivan Franko.

(Millennium Theater, 1029 Brighton Beach Ave, Brooklyn)

Tickets: 718-615-1500 - Millennium / 718-615-1617 - Glavs Travel / 718-934-1819 - Teatralnaya Kassa / 718-303-8888 - Kassa Davidzon / 718-897-4500 "Da Mikelle II" (Queens) / WWW.RUSSIANNY.COM

ticket prices range from $25 to $60.