Festival Schedule:
RUSSIAN POETRY RECITAL CONTEST
Feb. 1, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
The Contest is dedicated to strengthening local communities through the art of Russian poetry. Children and adults recite in Russian one poem of their choice. Three age levels. Two divisions: “Native Russian speakers” and “Non-native Russian speakers”. Admission: Free. POPOVICH COMEDY PET THEATER
Feb. 2, 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. It’s a family- oriented blend of the unique comedy of Gregory Popovich and the talents of his furry costars. Admission: $30, children ARTIST RECEPTION: ONE WOMAN SHOW OF PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY
Feb. 7, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Reception for Russian local artist Mila Kapustina. Pigment print portraits are composed in the style of traditional oil portraits. Exhibition is open from Feb. 2 to Feb. 28. Admission: Free. TCHAIKOVSKY MUSIC COMPETITION: PIANO DIVISION
Feb. 8, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Open to pianists in three age levels. Contestants will perform a piece written by any Russian composer. Admission: Free TCHAIKOVSKY MUSIC COMPETITION: VOCAL DIVISION
Feb. 8, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Open to vocalists of all ages. Contestants will perform a piece written by any Russian composer. Admission: Free TCHAIKOVSKY MUSIC COMPETITION: STRING DIVISION
Feb. 8, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. Open to instrumentalists as violinists, violists and cellists from age 6 - 21. Contestants will perform a piece of music written by any Russian composer. Admission: Free ALL WINNERS CONCERT AND AWARDS CEREMONY
Feb. 15, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. The Winners of the Tchai
kovsky Music Competition and Russian Poetry Recital Contest. Admission: Free. CLASSIC WORLD WAR SOVIET FILMS Feb. 22, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. To commemorate the 75th year of the end of World War II. All films are in Russian with English subtitles. Post- screening discussion with expert panelists and community members. Admission: Free. BEST BRAIDED HAIRDO CONTEST Feb. 29, 2:30p.m. -3:30p.m. (During the Grand Finale)
The contest is open to all girls and women of all ages. Registration: Free. GRAND FINALE Feb. 29, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. It’s a day of Russian traditional food, music, costumes, exhibits, performances, crafts and contests. Admissions: Adult: $7, Children: $3 from 5 to 12, children