Russian style Winter Wonderland "Elka" celebration at the Palace of Fine Arts! Best Russian Traditions Are Back! December 23, 2007

Meet Russian Santa Claus (Ded Moroz) and his granddaughter Snegurochka, as well as other fairy tale characters, played by the famous Russian clowns Licedei.

As part of celebration, enjoy Quintessence - a new show, which combines Russian dancing, music, and clownery to create an utterly unique theatrical experience. Quintessence is featured by an infamous siberian "folk-n-roll" band from Los Angeles - Red Elvises. The show also features world famous clown-mime theater Licedei, and pioneering folk-modern dance troupe Firebird Dance Theatre. Quintessence is produced in close collaboration with Pavel Brun, the former art director of several Cirque du Soleil shows as well as Celine Dion's "New Day" in Las Vegas

Festivities will be led by the hosts - Santa Clause, Snegurochka, and their friends - roller-skating polar bears, astronauts, playful bunnies, fishes, octopus and many more characters from the Quintessence Show.

Afternoon Celebration (2 PM, 4:30 PM) - Kids Party + Quintessence Show
Santa Claus and Fairy tale character encounters, games, dancing, best new year costume competitions, etc. Prizes include Disneyland family trip! Special goodie bags for all kids.

Evening Celebration (7 PM) - Teen ball + Quintessence Show
Ball, with the best dressed competition, the appointment of King, Queen and their royal court, many prizes and gifts and the latest "teen" hits played by a DJ.

December 23, 2 PM, 4:30 PM, 7 PM
Palace of Fine Arts San Francisco
3301 Lyon Street
San Francisco, CA 94123

Official Website: http://www.sfstation.com/quintessence-e140401