BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT URL:http://www.russianmix.com/events/viewevent/5466-cocktail-reception/ DTSTART:20171128T183000 DTEND:20171128T203000 SUMMARY:Cocktail Reception DESCRIPTION:2017 6:30 to 8:30 pm in celebration of upcoming 53rd Petroushka Ball, to be held on Friday, February 9, 2018 at The Plaza Hotel. The invitation is non-transferable Dress Code: Business & Cocktail Attire Suggested donation $55 per guest Contact RCWS at 212-473-6263 or main@rcws.org Since its inception in 1965, the Petroushka Ball has been one of New York's most vibrant and elegant Black Tie events, attended by over 700 guests representing business, artistic and diplomatic spheres. The Petroushka Ball is the annual fundraising Gala to benefit the Russian Children’s Welfare Society charitable programs. Past Petroushka Ball events have featured leading soloists of the Metropolitan Opera, the American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, Bolshoi Theater, and other prominent companies. The success of the Petroushka Ball is contingent upon the on-going participation of local and international businesses, as well as RCWS’ patrons.  Please contact RCWS at 212-473-6263 or main@rcws.org to inquire about the sponsorship opportunities. http://www.rcws.org/sponsorship-opportunities All net proceeds from the Annual Petroushka Ball are directed towards RCWS’ charitable programs.  Among them are college scholarships for orphans (currently 157 students), medical treatment for children with severe facial deformities (annually over 200 little patients receive surgeries), assistance to orphanages, schools, rehabilitation programs for children with special needs, an annual “Yelka” (a Christmas and New Year celebration) in Moscow for over 1,000 disadvantaged children visiting from many areas of Russia, and other vital programs. Please visit our charity’s web site (www.rcws.org) for additional information. LOCATION:Consulate General of the Russian Federation in New York, 9 East 91st Street, New York, NY, 10128 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR