Chicago – Apr 02 2004

Florin Daraban, Tenor, was born in Transylvania, Romania, and started his vocal training at the Music Academy of Clutch.
By age 20, he was already singing for the “Opera Romania” of Transylvania. He has toured several countries as part of numerous Opera Productions, Sacred Music Concerts and recitals all over Europe.

Brenda Buchera, soprano, is a native of Wisconsin. She is also the recipient of the Bel Canto International competition 2003 and the Hubert Auditions, 2002.
Her performances in Opera Productions include the Northwestern and Vitubo University Operatic Series.
As a soloist, she has perofrmed with the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, Classical Performers in Chicago, and Chicago Cultural Center.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear the repertoire of Luciano Pavarotti and Katherine Battle, as interprested by these young, rising stars.

Chicago – Apr 15 2004

EuroCircle Chicago is extremely honored to have the exclusive priviledge of hosting a private event at this amazing venue! Join us this evening for a great night of socializing, dancing and enjoying the ambiance of this new, EUROPEAN owned venue! EuroCircle members will get in for HALF PRICE ($10) instead of the normal admission price of $20. And, no waiting in line, as this event is a private EuroCircle event! Also, we’ll be featuring specially priced “tax break” martinis in addition to rest of the “just paid my income taxes” drink menu!!! Dress to impress!

Featuring the international tunes of D.J. John Grammatis for our late night entertainment…

Chicago – Jun 11 2004

Classical Performers International is pleased to present: “Violin, Piano and Tango”, featuring guest performer David Yonan (Assyria/Germany) on violin and Ana Fau (Argentina) on piano. The program will include:
Beethoven: Spring Sonata,Korsakov: Sheherezade, Intermission, Shumman: Sonata in A minor, Bizet-Sarasate: Carmen’s Fantasy, Piazzola: Tangos.

Reception following the performance for some mingling with the artists and your fellow music loving EuroCirclers!

Tickets: $18

Chicago – Jun 24 2004

Domaine takes a cue from the royal residence of Versailles with its sweeping staircases, gold rimmed mirrors and red couches.

However, don’t let the posh decor intimidate you- the new management has made customer service, friendliness, and comfort number one priorities, which we know you’ll appreciate!

We also have some great drink specials including $5 Skyy vodka martinis and $3 domestic beers. Featuring DJ John Grammatis for our late night entertainment!

Chicago – Aug 26 2004

What happened to summer in Chicago??? Please join us as we return to Zella for our final hurrah of the warm weather season and try to forget that fall is just around the corner! Featuring great specials including: $2.50 Red Bull/Vodkas, $3.00 domestic beers and 20% off all food orders!

$10 admission

We look forward to seeing you there!

Chicago – Oct 14 2005

We know all the fashionista and fashion forward members will love this event! T-shirts and flip-flops will definitely NOT be allowed at this event, and I know that’ll make those of you who been itching to have a “dress up night” very happy!

Besides having a much-anticipated Friday night event- no getting up early the next day- EuroCircle Chicago is very pleased to be hosting Yuki by Lisa Lee’s fashion debut at Reserve! Yuki has been making fashion waves all over town with her unique, one of a kind pieces which includes everything from tops to dresses to wraps and scarves. Check out her website at www.yukibylisalee.com for more…

And, we are also very pleased to be hosting this event at Reserve, which has currently taken over the Chicago nightlife scene as THE place to be- if you haven’t been there yet, don’t miss this opportunity to check it out with the comfort of hanging out with your fellow EuroCirclers!

We’ll also be hosting a complimentary cocktail hour from 9 pm to 10 pm and we’re giving a away surprise goody bags to the first 100 guests through the door!

And this hardly needs to be mentioned knowing how well dressed this group is, but Reserve does have a strict dress code, so no gym shoes, t-shirts, etc. please!

Admission is $10 BEFORE 11 pm (after 11, it will be $20!!!!)

Featuring DJ John Grammatis

Fashion show to begin at 10 pm

We look forward to seeing you there!

New York – Jan 21 2010

HAITI EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS – please send any donations directly ONLY via organizations you know for sure i.e UNICEF, RED CROSS etc

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Finland Center Foundation
47 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10003
646-704-8000
www.finlandcenter.org

Finland Center Foundation is a tax-exempt organization recognized under the 501(C)3 code by the IRS

During the intermission, you are welcome to buy refreshments at the bar downstairs.

Finland Center Foundation Presents:

Wind Quintet – Idée Fixe

January 21, 2010 @ 7:30 pm
Salmagundi Club, 47 Fifth Avenue, New York
Free admission, suggested donation $20

Program

Gabriel Pierné: Pastorale
Kirmo Lintinen: C.I.D.
Lars-Erik Larsson: Quattro Tempi – Divertimento for wind quintet

1. Tranquillo
2. Agitato
3. Sostenuto
4. Giocoso

INTERMISSION

Vincent Persichetti: Pastorale
Marko Portin: Wind Quintet

1. Prelude
2. Berceuse
3. Chôro

Samuel Barber: Summer Music
Wind Quintet Idée Fixe
Elina Raijas – flute
Juha Ala – oboe
Reetta Näätänen – clarinet
Otto Virtanen – bassoon
Jukka Harju – French horn

Wind Quintet Idée Fixe was founded in 2003 as an ensemble for a chamber music concert of the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra. Following the success of their initial collaboration, they began building repertoire and planning further appearances. Since then, Idée Fixe has performed in various concerts in the city of Tampere and its surrounding areas as well as recitals in Helsinki, Ikaalinen, Lohja, Sammatti, Kokkola, Kerava and Uusikaupunki. The ensemble has also been featured as soloist with the Tampere University Symphony Orchestra. In June 2006 the quintet made a four-concert tour of Japan, performing in Tokyo, Takamatsu and Saitama.

Idée Fixe’s repertoire ranges from music of the classical era, works by Franz Danzi and Mozart, to 20th century masterpieces by Carl Nielsen, Jean Françaix, Jacques Ibert, and others. The ensemble has premiered commissioned works including “E pari, e te tai” (2006) by New Zealand composer Chris Watson, Seppo Pohjolas’ Wind Quintet (2007) and Kirmo Lintinen’s “C.I.D.” (2009). While established as a quintet, the composition can vary from duos to sextets with piano. The versatile group has recorded its own arrangements of Christmas music for children and Nielsen’s Wind Quintet for the Finnish Broadcasting Company.

All the members of the quintet are professional musicians in the leading Finnish symphony orchestras (Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, The Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra and Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra). Idée Fixe has received grants from the Alfred Kordelin Foundation, Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation and the Finnish Cultural Foundation.

New York – Jun 14 2011

Launched by founder Kaisa Kokkonen, EuroCircle’s Power Cocktails is New York EuroCircle’s most anticipated business networking and social event. This event has exploded into our most anticipated event of the season.

Dress Code: Business or business casual GENTLEMEN MUST WEAR JACKETS, TIES ARE OPTIONAL. If you forgot yours, they can borrow you one.

Join us as we gather at the legendary Four Seasons Grill Room to celebrate with our special co-hosts, cocktails and as always charming EuroCircle company.

OUR FEATURED NORDIC/SCANDINAVIAN CO-HOSTS ARE:

MALENA BELAFONTE, Denmark, www.malenabelafonte.com
ANDERS HOLST, Sweden, Jazz Crooner, www.andersholst.com
ISRAEL ERIC UPMANN, Sweden, Senior Jewelry Buyer/Merchandising Executive
RASMUS JENSEN and ANDERS KROG, Denmark, Danes in NYC
PAULA JAAKKOLA, Finland, Music Professional, Journalist, www.musicwithwings.com
ELIN JUSELIUS, , Sweden, Historic Preservation MS Candidate, Pratt Institute Corporate Governance Analyst
ANN-CHRISTINE WESTERLUND, Finland, a CPA, Scandinavian-US tax Advisor, www.westmusa.com
MIRVA LEMPIAINEN, Finland, a Freelance journalist
INKA JUSLIN, Finland

Read more about the hosts at www.eurocircle.net/events/14475

LUMENE is donating the first 180 registered event attendees a lovely gift bag (a Lumene Vitamin C+ Nourishing Day Cream, Lumene Invigorating Roll-on Eye Serum) www.lumeneusa.com

PinkCalyx.com Jewelry will gift the first forty ladies that show up to the event with a $50 gift certificate to PinkCalyx.com www.pinkcalyx.com

We look forward to seeing you all there to meet our featured co-hosts!

Sherry Kumar (Serbia), Alexandra Spirer (USA) & Ermonela Opari (Albania)

EuroCircle New York Team

VOLUNTEERS:

PS. Volunteers are needed. If you would like to help out with photography or guest registrations, please contact Alex at awspirer@gmail.com.

Led by suave, European host-owners Alex von Bidder and Julian Niccolini Four Seasons Restaurant delivers superior service, first-class Continental cuisine to an urbane crowd that is considered “who’s who in the city”. The regulars tout lunching among “power players” in the Grill Room or dining in the Serene “Pool Room” at night. The Four Seasons philosophy is “less is more” – figures it was designed by Philip Johnson and Mies can der Rohe. And yes, it is expensive – but guess what, you are worth it! Treat yourself!

Visit www.fourseasonsrestaurant.com

New York – Oct 06 2007

Chelsea in New York City is the world’s center for contemporary art, with over 300 galleries in a concentrated area. For each 2-hour gallery tour, our director selects the 8 most fascinating and varied exhibits for you to explore – you’ll see the newest in painting, sculpture, electronic media and photography, by American and international artists. At each stop, our director, who holds a Ph.D. in arts education, helps explain the artwork and leads the group in lively discussion.

Meeting Place: 526 W. 26th Street between 10th Ave and 11th Ave

Meeting Time: 1:45 pm, tour begins promptly at 2:00 pm
I will be there from 1:30 pm, If you made alternative payment arrangements with me, please try to get there a little earlier or on time to ensure we do not delay the start of the tour

Please check in with me (Denise). I will give you a small sticker to identify you with our guide and the galleries that you are part of the Eurocircle group (I am a female with short brown hair and will have a Eurocircle name badge and clipboard)

We finish at 4pm, you will plenty of time to enjoy Chelsea Market, Local eateries or continue on your own through other galleries and everything the meat packing district has to offer.

Saturday October 6th 2-4pm
$25 per person

Pre-payment is required by October 3rd

New York – Feb 03 2007

February 03 at Loft 11
Black tie optional