2012 Schedule of EventsDisney Performing Arts ................................... 12:30 PM, March 2nd
Walt Disney World Resort Waterside Stage, Downtown Disney Orlando, FL For the third year, PÁS will become a part of Disney World's tradition of Magic Music Days, debuting a new 25-minute program. 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. 60th Annual Slovak Day ................................... 10:00 AM, March 4th 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; celebrant to be announced. 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 prices for the luncheon to be announced. 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 2012 ............................................................. April 14th 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 14, 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. Opera Theatre Summerfest Fringe Festival .................................................................... 6:00 - 6:30 PM, July 7th Hillman Center for Performing Art Shadyside Academy 423 Fox Chapel Road Pittsburgh, PA 15238 The SummerFest Fringe includes Free Family Fun Afternoons. Families are invited to the grounds of The Hillman Center for Performing Art for afternoon activities, outdoor performances and fun, featuring animals, singers, dancers, magicians and more for kids of all ages. Fabled Table will provide pre-ordered and on-site picnic fare. For tickets and additional info click here. Slovak Day at Kennywood Park ........ 2:00 PM & 5:00 PM, July 19th Kennywood Park West Mifflin, PA Enjoy the children's performance at 2:00 PM and visit the PÁS booth for the children's display which depicts “Popoluška”, the Slovak Cinderella Story At 5:00 PM the PÁS Adult group presents its premiere performance in Pittsburgh of dances from the Horehron Region of Slovakia, featuring the precision and beauty of stamping and rhythmic movements. The program comes alive with the Horehronsky Dupak, in which the young men and women impress each other with unique stamping and dancing skills. Additional event highlights include performances by the Pittsburgh Slovakians, the Slovak Food Kitchen featuring traditional Slovak entrees and delicacies, and a Slovak Mass. More details coming soon. For tickets and additional info click here. International Village ..................................... 8:30 PM August 16th Performance location: Main Stage Renziehausen Park McKeesport, PA Ornament & Craft Sale .................... 3:00-11:00 PM, Aug. 14, 15, 16th International Village 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. Turtle Creek Association of Churches International Festival ...................................................................... 8:00 PM, August 17th St. Colman's Turtle Creek, PA New Jersey Slovak Festival ... 9:00AM - 6:00PM Sunday, Sept. 23rd PNC Bank Arts Center Exit 116 Garden State Parkway Holmdel, NJ 07733 This popular East-coast event features free all day entertainment, including a performance by the Pittsburgh Area Slovak Folk Ensemble, as well as a Slovak Mass. Slovak food, activities for children, and craft vendors will also be available. Stop by the PÁS booth where we will be selling Christmas ornaments and other Slovak gifts. The president of Slovakia, Ivan Gašparovič, will be in attendance this year. For more information visit www.gsafoundation.org. Czech and Slovak Heritage Association Annual Festival .........................................................October 28th, 12:00 - 6:00 PM Baltimore 45 Association, Inc. Hall (Formerly Tall Cedars Hall) 2501 Putty Hill Avenue Parkville, Maryland 21234 Festival Features include Dinner by Bohemian Catering, traditional dances by CSHA Children's Language School, a performance by PÁS, a Children's Corner, dancing to music by Joy of Maryland, and vendor exhibits. Admission is $5.00. To order tickets or view more information click here. 21st Annual Slovak Heritage Festival ........ 2:00 PM November 4th 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. |
PÁS members dance at their third annual performance for Disney's
2012 Performing Arts Season, Downtown Disney
 PÁS represents Slovak culture as part of the Pittsburgh Philharmonic Symphony's program theme of “Going Abroad” at North Hills Junior High, Pittsburgh, PA
 PÁS Men performing the Ax Dance at the Slovak Festival in Parma, OH
 The PÁS Junior and Malý (small) groups sing at
Kennywood's Slovak Day, Pittsburgh, PA  PÁS performs a dance from Eastern Slovakia at the Slovak Vigilia at Saints Cyril and Methodius Church, Fairchance, PA
The Peoples Gas Holiday Market ................ November 24th
Market Square Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA PÁS entertains shoppers at the European Market, part of Pittsburgh's Light Up Night events. Slovak Vigília.................................. 6:00 PM, December 7th 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. Additional performances coming soon! For more information about our scheduled events please contact us at PASFolkensemble@gmail.com. To book PÁS for your event please visit our Book Us page. For additional event updates, visit our Blog & News page. |
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