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January 14, 2012
YOLKA 2012
New York City, NY
A Russian New Year’s Children’s Party
“YOLKA 2012″
There will be a performance of the Russian folk tale “Frosty” (Morozko), by
the GOLDEN ROOSTER ENSEMBLE, (Director Irina Zagornova), with THE BRIGHTON
BALLET, (Director Irina Roisen), including songs commentary in English and
Russian. This event is intended for families with children 4 – 10
years of age and all children will receive appropriate holiday gifts.
The General Consulate of the Russian Federation
9 East 91st street, New York, NY
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Admission: $25 Per Person (Children must be accompanied by an adult)
MORE INFO:
http://rach-c.org/bodyevents/yolka2012.htm
January 22, 2012
Lunar New Year Festival Family Day
New York City, NY
Join MOCA for a day of family
festivities in celebration of the Lunar New Year! MOCA will ring in the year
of the Dragon with family-friendly tours, workshops, a lion dancing
performance, and arts and crafts activities.
When: Sun, Jan 22, 2012
Time: 10am – 5pm
Where: The Museum of Chinese in America
215 Centre Street New York, NY 10013
Admission: $10 General Admission; MOCA Members and Children aged 1 & under
Free
MORE INFO:
http://www.mocanyc.org/visit/events/lunar_new_year_festival_family_day_0
January 23, 2012
13th Annual Chinatown Lunar New Year’s Day Firecracker Ceremony
New York City, NY
January 23rd marks the first day of the 2012 Lunar New Year, which will be
kicked off with 600,000 rounds of colorful firecrackers, prepared by highly
trained detonation specialists, a traditional Lunar New Year practice
believed to scare away evil spirits. Expected attendees include local
politicians, community leaders and dignitaries. After opening ceremonies, a
dozen Lion, Dragon and Unicorn dance troupes will march down the main
streets of Chinatown (Mott, Bowery, East Broadway, Bayard, Elizabeth, and
Pell) to help ring in the New Year. A massive festival will be in the heart
of Chinatown that will feature all-day cultural performances by traditional
and contemporary Asian and Asian-American singers and dancers, along with
food vendors and promotional booths.
Estimated Attendance: 200,000
The 2012 Chinatown Lunar New Year’s Day Firecracker Ceremony will be
incorporating a special theme into its programs. The inaugural theme is
“Chinatown, New York City,” which serves to emphasize the vital role that
Chinatown plays in the diversity, culture and economy of the city.
Date: Monday, January 23, 2012
Time: 11AM – 3PM
Location: Sara Roosevelt Park (Intersection: Grand St, & Chrystie St.)
MORE INFO:
http://betterchinatown.com/FIRECRACKER-CEREMONY.php
January 26, 2012
CPC Celebrates Chinese New Year
New York City, NY
Chinese – American Planning Council,
Inc., cordially invites you to join us for our 47th Anniversary Celebration
of Chinese New Year on Thursday January 26, 2012. Please RSVP by January 13,
2012
When: January 26, 2012
Time: Dinner 6:00 PM
Where: Jing Fong Restaurant,
20 Elizabeth Street, Manhattan
MORE INFO:
http://www.cpc-ny.org/doc/CPC 47th Annual Dinner Invitation.pdf
January 14, 2012
Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade & Festival
New York City, NY
The Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade &
New Year’s Day Firecracker Ceremony was founded in 1999 to provide New
York's Chinese American community with a large scale celebration on par with
those in San Francisco and Los Angeles. In recent years it has suppressed
it, the event has grown into a New York City-wide affair and New York’s
biggest winter tourist attraction, luring thousands of visitors from all
over the United States and the world. With the dog parade 5 years ago and 4
years ago the Pig race, 2- colorful float, 20 antique cars, 200 cultural
performers & 3000 marchers participating making the parade more exciting.
Last year, a record 500,000 spectators flooded the streets of Chinatown to
welcome the year of the Rabbit. A truly pan-Asian spectacle, the Parade
features cultural performers and organizations from all across Asia,
including China, Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore and
Hispanic & American dancer, bands and cultural floats.
A colorful spectacle featuring floats, marching bands, lion and dragon
dancers, antique cars, beauty queens, Asian & Hispanic musical performers,
magicians and acrobats, and local organizations. The floats will feature
various cultural performances and special guests. Over 6,000 individuals
will march in the Parade, which will span every major street in Chinatown.
This is the biggest winter parade in the East Coast and a national and
international tourist attraction. Elected officials, celebrities and
community leaders are scheduled to take part in the Parade, which will be
covered by local, national and international media. An outdoor cultural
festival will take place at the Sara Roosevelt Park by Canal St & Forsyth St
that will feature booths and performances by musicians, dancers, and martial
artists.
To celebrate our 13th year- we have plans for more exciting cultural and
artistic entertainment with major cultural troupe from China and 1st time
food court. This year on January 28, 2012, we are working on operating
at a school space, if weather warrants it, which holds 2000 people for our
booths and performances.
Estimated Attendance: 500,000
Date: Sunday, January 29, 2012
Time: 11:30AM – 4:00PM Festival & Booths, 1:00 PM Parade starts
Where: Sara Roosevelt Park by Canal St & Forsyth St
MORE INFO:
http://betterchinatown.com/LUNAR-NEW-YEAR-PARADE.php
February 10, 2012
47th Petroushka Ball
New York City, NY
Join us at the Waldorf-Astoria Grand
Ballroom for the 47th Annual Petroushka Ball, an unforgettably enchanting
night and New York City’s premier Russian-American event to benefit the
Russian Children’s Welfare Society (RCWS) charitable programs. Toast to
RCWS’s continued efforts, network with other young professionals and
business executives, enjoy performances from the Metropolitan Opera’s
leading stars.
Founded in 1926, RCWS continues to assist disadvantaged children in Russia,
by providing direct aid to orphanages, medical treatment for children with
facial deformities, educational scholarships for orphans, and other vital
programs. All contributions are tax-deductible.
To purchase tickets or make a contribution, please contact us at
212-473-6263 or main@rcws.org.
When: Friday, February 10, 2012
Time: 8:00pm - 11:00pm
Where: Waldorf-Astoria Grand Ballroom, New York.
Ticket: $125 to $1,000
Dress Code: Strictly White or Black Tie, Long Ball Gown.
MORE INFO:
http://www.rcws.org/index.htm
February 26, 2012
The Last Mughals, with William Dalrymple and Vidya Shah
New York City, NY
Celebrated author William Dalrymple reads from his award-winning book The
Last Mughal: The Fall of a Dynasty, Delhi, 1857, accompanied by North Indian
vocalist Vidya Shah. This evocative evening celebrates the bygone era of
India’s last Mughals, bringing to life a world of emperors, poets,
courtesans, politics, bayonets, intrigue and love through word and music.
When: February 26, 2012
Time: 7:00pm -9:00pm
Where: 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY
Tickets: $15 members; $17 seniors/students with ID; $20 nonmembers
MORE INFO:
http://asiasociety.org/calendars/last-mughals-william-dalrymple-and-vidya-shah
March 19th, 2012
Pan Asian Repertory Theatre’s 35th Anniversary Gala
New York City, NY
Honorary co-chair Tina Chen and the Pan Asian Repertory Theatre Board of
Trustees invite you to join us for a festive evening celebrating “Legacy and
Homecoming,” with sit-down dinner and a Pan Asian Award presentation, where
we will revisit some of our most entertaining favorites with alumni from our
35 year history!
Gala Schedule:
· 6:00- cocktails
· 7:00- dinner
· 8:00- awards presentation
· 9:00- dancing
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When: Monday, March 19th, 2012
Where: At the Edison Ballroom,
240 West 47th Street between Broadway and 8th Ave, NY
Tickets: $ 350 Includes listing in the evening’s program
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