Russian bards Ivashchenko and Vasiliev from Moscow will sing 
at the Visual Arts Performance Space on UCSD campus on Thursday 
December 5, 1997, at 7 p.m. Ivashchenko and Vasiliev ("Ivasi")
write humorous poetry and play 12-stringed acoustic guitars.
They were in high acclaim since early 80's, soon after they
graduated from Moscow State University.  

Both of Ivasi were actively involved in recent changes in Russia.
Vasiliev worked as an economics secretary of Moscow government, and
is currently a head of a largest cellular phone company in Moscow.
Ivashchenko works with translation of American movies. Both singers
speak fluent English. They are widely known for dynamic, spectacular 
performing style.

Directions: Reach Gilman Drive from I-5 using either of the exits
La Jolla Village Drive or Gilman Drive. Purchase parking permit
for $3 at the info booth on Gilman to the north of the crossing
with La Jolla Vilage Dr. Pass 4 stop signs on Gilman and turn
left making U-turn to Russel Lane near VA Med Center. Park in 
the lot 410. Visual Arts building is 300 feet to the north on 
Russel on your right. Admission: $10 (undergraduate: $7)

Ivasi concert in LA is scheduled Friday night, Dec.6, in the 
Russian church in West Hollywood.  For more info please call:
Stella at (310) 828-26662, Rada at (213) 654-5688.

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Evgeny Evtushenko, a poet active since mid-50's will present
his work at Unity Church (3770 Altadena ave at 52-nd St.
just *south* of the University Ave)  Friday December 13, 1996, 
at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 and $15. For reservations, please call
Rita at (619) 674-1035

This info can be found at math.ucsd.edu/~broido/eve/events.html

AB