2011 Schedule of EventsDisney Performing Arts .......................... 7:45 PM Friday, March 4th
Walt Disney World Resort Waterside Stage, Downtown Disney Orlando, FL PÁS will once again become a part of Disney World's tradition of Magic Music Days, debuting a new 25-minute program from Zemplin (East) and Central Slovakia. Please note that admission to the show and Downtown Disney is free. For additional information about this event click here. To learn more about Disney's Magic Music Days click here. 59th Annual Slovak Day......................10:00 AM Sunday, March 6th Slovak Winter Garden Complex 3110 Howell Branch Road Winter Park, FL PÁS will present a 25 minute program of songs and dances from many regions of Slovakia. Festivities begin with a Mass celebrated in Slovak with the Rev. Louis P. Luljak as celebrant. Following the liturgy, a delicious luncheon featuring a variety of homemade Slovak culinary specialties will be served in the social hall. Music for dancing and listening pleasure will be provided throughout the day. Guests may also visit the collections located in the Slovak Museum located on the grounds. Tickets for the luncheon are $25 per person in advance and $30 at the door. Doors open at 10:00 AM. To make reservations or for more information about the 59th Annual Slovak Day please call (407) 677-6894. For additional information about PÁS's performance at this event click here. For more information about the Slovak Gardens in Winter Park, FL click here. Sign-A-Thon 2011 ........................................................... April 2nd Robinson Mall 100 Robinson Centre Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15205 PÁS performs for the Center for Hearing & Deaf Services, Inc. (HDS) Sign-A-Thon 2011, which will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2011 from noon-3pm at Robinson Mall. The Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard-of-Hearing, and Hearing communities are all invited to enjoy an afternoon of socializing, entertainment, information tables, children's crafts, and more! For more information about this event and HDS click here. Trafford Jr. Tamburitzans 40th Annual Concert ........................... ......................................................................... 4:00 PM, April 9th Penn Trafford Middle School 100 E. Brinton Avenue Trafford, PA 15085 PÁS joins the Trafford Junior Tamburitzans in celebrating their 40th Annual concert in preserving and maintaining the ethnic dances, songs, costumes and music for many of the Eastern European and Balkan people who settled in the Western PA area over the past century. PÁS's performance will feature songs and dances from Slovakia. A reception will follow at the Levegreen Fire Hall. For more information about this event and the Trafford Junior Tamburitzans click here. Sokol of Farrell, PA, 105th Anniversary Banquet ........................... ......................................................................... 6:30 PM, May 14th Oak Tree Country Club 116 Clubhouse Drive West Middlesex, PA 16159 PÁS provides entertainment in celebration of the 105th Anniversary of the Sokol of Farrell, PA, USA. The event begins at 4:30 with a Cocktail Hour, followed by a performance by PÁS, dinner (including entertainment), and informal reception. For additional information about this event click here. Sokol USA 2011 Sokolfest Convention ............................. July 2nd Independence School Cleveland, OH Slovak Day at Kennywood Park ....................... 5:00 PM, July 21st Kennywood Park West Mifflin, PA PÁS performs a new program each year at Kennywood's Slovak Day. Additional event highlights include performances by the Pittsburgh Slovakians, a display created by the PÁS Junior Group, the Slovak Food Ktichen featuring traditional Slovak entrees and delicacies, and a Slovak Mass. More details coming soon. For tickets and additional info click here. International Village ..................................... 9:00 PM, August 17th Performance location: Main Stage Renziehausen Park McKeesport, PA Ornament and Craft Sale ............................... August 16, 17, and 18th Main Pavilion This annual international 3-day heritage festival includes, ethnic foods, items for sale, and performances. Look for PÁS's booth at the Craft Pavilion, where we will be selling Christmas ornaments and other gifts from Slovakia. For more information about this event click here. Additional details to be announced. University of Pittsburgh Orientation ...... 8:00 PM August 25th Student Union University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 40th Annual Cleveland Slovak Heritage Festival ........................... ............................................................................... September 4th St. Anthony of Padua Church 6750 State Road Parma, Ohio This event is sponsored by the Slovak Radio Club of Cleveland. The Festival begins at 12:00 noon and will last until 8:00 P.M. Admission is $6.00; tickets can be purchased at the gate. Slovak food will be also be available for purchase. Look for PÁS's table, where we will be selling Christmas ornaments and other gifts from Slovakia. The featured entertainment will include the folk dancing groups, PÁS Folk Ensemble and the Lučinka Lučina Jr. group, as well as Slovak music bands. New! New Jersey Slovak Festival .......... Sunday, September 25th New Jersey Crossroads Presbyterian Church Craft Show ............ October 15th Crossroads Presbyterian Church 2310 Haymaker Road Monroeville, PA PÁS will be selling Christmas ornaments from Slovakia. |
 PÁS Musicians and Women at Disney's Magical
Music Days in Downtown Disney, Orlando, FL  PÁS Men performing the Ax Dance for
Disney's Magical Music Days  The PÁS Junior and Malý (small) groups at
Kennywood's Slovak Day, Pittsburgh, PA  PÁS women performing the stamping dance at the 39th Annual Cleveland Slovak Heritage Festival in Parma, OH
Pittsburgh Philharmonic Symphony .................................... ...................................................... Friday, October 28th, 8:00 PM Butler County Community College 107 College Drive Butler, PA ................................................... Saturday, October 29th, 7:00 PM North Hills Junior High School 55 Rochester Road Pittsburgh, PA PÁS will represent Slovak culture as part of the Pittsburgh Philharmonic’s program theme of “Going Abroad” during its 2011-2012 regular season. PÁS dancers will perform to the music of the Moravian folklorist/composer, Leoš Janáček with his Lachian Dances. To learn more about this event click here. For information on purchasing tickets, please visit the Pittsburgh Philharmonic website, www.pghphil.org and click on the performance entitled “Czech & Hungary.” One may also buy tickets by telephoning Pro Arts at (412) 394-3353. Advanced purchase tickets are $12 for Adults, $8 for Seniors, and $5 for Students. 21st Annual Slovak Heritage Festival ...... 2:00 PM November 6th University of Pittsburgh Cathedral of Learning, Commons Room Pittsburgh, PA This event is from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and features musical performances by folk dancing groups and singers as well as cultural displays and lectures. Slovak Food will be available for sale, as well as a variety of items from Slovak and East European import vendors. Free Admission. For more information about this event click here. The Fourth Annual Heritage Holidays Weekend at the Heinz History Center ...................................... November 12th, 2:00 PM Senator John Heinz History Center Pittsburgh, PA Event Times & PÁS Christmas Ornament Sale ................................ November 12, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM November 13, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM In addition to performing at this event, PÁS will also sell traditional Slovak bake goods, ornaments imported from Slovakia and the Czech Republic, Slovak corn husk dolls, and other items celebrating our heritage. Performance times times to be announced. For more information about this event click here. Slovak Vigília......................................... 6:00 PM, December 9th Saints Cyril & Methodius Roman Catholic Church 50 N. Morgantown Street Fairchance, PA 15436 The Vigília (va-LĒĒ-yah), "vigil", is the Slovak Christmas Eve Holy Supper (Christmas eve dinner) and is a meatless meal to commemorate Christ’s birth. Without a doubt, it is one of the most awaited and alluring days of the Christmas season. The Slovak people call it “štědrý večer” – meaning “bountiful evening.” It is a meatless meal of traditional foods. PAS will provide Slovak dancing and singing. If interested in attending, please RSVP to: Jean Thompson, (724) 564-2641, blossom1961@atlanticbb.net. Crossroads Journey to Bethlehem ..................... December 10th Crossroads Presbyterian Church 2310 Haymaker Road Monroeville, PA PÁS will provide additional entertainment to this annual Christmas celebration. Seton Hill Advent Service .................................. December 11th Seton Hill University Greensburg, PA |
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