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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, December 29, 2011 · 24 Happy New Year! For Russia in Oakville: As is tradition, Oakville residents celebrated the Russian New Year earlier in December. Above, Ded Moroz, the equivalent of Santa Claus or Father Frost, leads Sergey Prygav and his wife, Olga Zorina, the Russian-Oakville Club's founder and event organizer, in a dance at the New Year celebration held at St. Volodomyr Cultural Centre. At centre is Snegurochka, Ded Moroz's granddaughter, who encourages her `grandfather' to attend festivities. At right, after dinner, the entertainment includes Russian music and dancing. Gypsy artists performed famous dances including Tsyganochka and a gypsy singer serenaded guests while playing his guitar. According to Russian tradition, gypsy performers are invited to celebrations to add to the joyful atmosphere of the occasion. SUBMITTED PHOTOS BigNamesSmallTheatre Classic Albums Live: IN THROUGH THE OUT DOOR January 19 JOHANNES LINSTEAD January 21 · WOMEN FULLY CLOTHED February 3 All performances are at THE OAKVILLE CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS To order tickets call: 905-815-2021 or go to www.oakvillecentre.ca