“Save the Date” for the 40th annual Slavjane Folk Ensemble concert on Saturday, June 11. This year’s show will be held in Moon Township, Pa. at Robert Morris University’s Colonial Theatre at 1:30 p.m., followed by a reception at Holy Trinity School Hall, 5718 Steubenville Pike, McKees Rocks (Robinson Township), PA 15136. Slavjane consists of 30 students ranging from ages 4 to 18 from all over the Pittsburgh area; for this milestone anniversary year, the group also welcomes alumni back to the stage.
Featured in this year’s concert are songs, dances, and musical selections from Croatia, Greece, Serbia, Slovenia, and signature pieces from Carpatho-Rus’. Join Slavjane Slavjane in 40th concert colonial theatre site of annual show afterward for a traditional social reception where the dancing and singing continues at Holy Trinity School Hall in Robinson Township.
Delicious homemade ethnic foods and pastries will be available for purchase along with a sprawling Rusyn (“Chinese”) Auction. Entertainment will be provided by the versatile Orkestar Zabava. Tickets are available in advance or at the door: Adults $10; students $5; children 5 and under are free. Reception-only admission is $5 (concert-goers retain and use ticket stub for admission to the reception). Contact Jackie Righetti at 412-749-0675 or Dean Poloka at 412-877-9351 to order tickets or for further information. Vitajte!
