The program with Igor Kalnin -- originally scheduled for the Annual Meeting -- has been rescheduled to April 27. Professor Kalnin is an incredible violinist, a new member of the Vladimir Canterbury Sister City Association, and a professor of violin at Illinois State University. We are delighted that he is sharing his talent and … Continue reading Igor Kalnin rescheduled to April 27
March 15 Zoom w/ Vladimir and Pot Luck Brunch
On March 15, 2025, we will Zoom with Vladimir about the International Women's Day celebration in Vladimir. At the same time, we will share a pot luck Brunch at the Westminster Village Willows Clubhouse. Contact Carol Kerestes for more information. (Note -- People will have the choice of Zooming from home or joining the pot … Continue reading March 15 Zoom w/ Vladimir and Pot Luck Brunch
Zoom Lecture Series > Next up is . . .
December 7, 2024 – Holidays Traditions sharing – Canterbury, Vladimir, and Bloomington-Normal.
Annual Meeting — December 12 at 7:00PM at the newly-renovated Bloomington Public Library Community Room
Open to all association members. We are incredibly lucky to have as our Annual Meeting guest speaker and performer Professor Igor Kalnin. A relatively new member of the Vlaldimir Canterbury Sister City Association, Prof. Kalnin grew up in Nizhny Novgorod not far from Vladimir and is currently on the faculty at Illinois State University. … Continue reading Annual Meeting — December 12 at 7:00PM at the newly-renovated Bloomington Public Library Community Room
A free showing of the award-winning Russian Film (with subtitles) “The Barber of Siberia”, Monday, Oct. 7 at 4:30PM, ISU Alumni Center
Open to all association members and the wider Bloomington-Normal community. We hope to see you at the showing of the "Barber of Siberia" on Monday, Oct. 7, 4:30pm at the ISU Alumni Center. We'll have popcorn, bottled water, and candy to enjoy. You'll love the film and the opportunity to reconnect with Vladimir Canterbury Sister … Continue reading A free showing of the award-winning Russian Film (with subtitles) “The Barber of Siberia”, Monday, Oct. 7 at 4:30PM, ISU Alumni Center
“Canterbury Through the Eyes of Olga Zolotova”
We thoroughly enjoyed Irina Lapshina's wonderful presentation on Zoom, held Sept. 21, 2024. We believe you will enjoy viewing the beautiful paintings and written comments about her trip to Canterbury. Olga_Zolotova_presentationDownload
VCSCA Picnic, Sept. 3, 2024 at 5:30PM, Shepard Park Shelter, Normal
Our annual picnic is open to all VCSCA members. We hope to see many of you there. We'll provide Gondola sandwiches and beverages and ask you to bring a side dish or dessert. We promise a fun evening and an opportunity to catch up with one another. Please RSVP to Carol Kerestes at cdkeres@ilstu.edu and let … Continue reading VCSCA Picnic, Sept. 3, 2024 at 5:30PM, Shepard Park Shelter, Normal
Zoom Lecture Series
All at 11am central time September 21, 2024 - "Canterbury Through the Eyes of Olga Zolotova" by Irina Lapshina of Vladimir October 2024 (specific date to be determined) The life and music of African-American composer Florence Price (1887-1953) by Jake Woollen, Assistant Conductor of the Illinois Symphony Orchestra December 7, 2024 - Holidays Traditions sharing - Canterbury, Vladimir, and Bloomington-Normal. … Continue reading Zoom Lecture Series
VCSCA Newsletter Spring 2024
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