One of my favorite events to attend each year is the annual Fantasy of the Opera gala, a fundraiser that supports the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Read MoreOn Monday, Jan. 13, Aleksandra Efimova and Prince Piotr Galitzine, chairs of the Moscow Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International, as well as committee member Laura Yergesheva, were invited by the Russian Ambassador to the United States to celebrate “Old New Year” at the Russian Embassy in Washington, D.C.
Read MoreThe Moscow Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International, chaired by Aleksandra Efimova and Prince Piotr Galitzine, was proud to host a pre-performance reception for Russian choreographer Boris Eifman on May 17, prior to the Eifman Ballet’s performance at the Auditorium Theater.
Read MoreBallet Makkai Foundation’s inaugural fundraiser secured over $5,500 to award students, at a financial disadvantage, scholarships to pursue their passion for dance.
Read MoreFor the third year in a row, I am pleased to announce that the Moscow Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International will be hosting a black-tie gala and business forum luncheon on June 13 in celebration of Russia Day.
Read MoreOn April 17 and 18, I had the privilege of attending the annual Youth America Grand Prix dance competition and gala at New York’s Lincoln Center ― always one of the highlights of my year.
Read MoreThe Moscow Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International, chaired by Aleksandra Efimova and Prince Piotr Galitzine, was proud to host a reception for Russian-Austrian soprano Anna Netrebko on March 15.
Read MoreThe Russian Cultural Center in Washington, D.C., held a seminar on Feb. 27 for Russian language teachers who work in either public or private schools to help improve Russian language education in the United States.
Read MoreOn Feb. 22, I attended “Raising the Barre,” the Makkai Classical Ballet & Dance School's first annual fundraiser.
Read MoreOn Feb. 9, I attended the Lyric Opera's Fantasy of the Opera Ball, which had the theme "Midnight in Paris."
Read MoreOn Jan. 17, the Polish consulate in Chicago held a reception celebrating the purchase of a Boeing Dreamliner 787 aircraft by the Polish airline LOT to establish direct flights between Chicago and Warsaw.
Read MoreNorthwestern University President Morton Shapiro hosted a dinner at his home on Jan. 29 honoring Professor Irwin Weil, one of the most preeminent leaders in teaching and promoting understanding of Russian culture.
Read MoreI was so pleased to attend the “Fashion of the Opera" fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 5, which was presented by the American Chamber Opera and benefited the Merit School of Music — two institutions that both support young people in studying and performing music.
Read MoreOn Aug. 14, I had the pleasure of attending a fascinating discussion with New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and William Daley, former Chief of Staff under President Obama and brother of Mayor Richard Daley.
Read MoreOn June 12, tune in to classical music station 98.7 WFMT as they play all Russian music in honor of Russia’s Independence Day.
Read MoreI recently met with dance legend Homer Bryant who left for a two-week trip to Moscow and St. Petersburg on March 31.
Read MoreLast night, I had the pleasure of attending an important fundraiser for the American Ballet Theatre right here in Chicago at the Ivy Room.
Read MoreI was surprised and amazed Friday night when I saw the Lyric Opera’s final opera of the season, 'Rinaldo.'
Read MoreLast weekend, I had the special pleasure of seeing Russian choreographer Boris Eifman’s world premiere of his new ballet, “Rodin,” at the New York City Center in New York.
Read MoreHave you ever wanted the chance to go behind the curtain at the opera? As a tour leader, that’s exactly what I had the chance to do on Sunday during the Lyric Opera’s Backstage Tour fundraising event.
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