COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS: Tryzub Sports Center hosts New Year's event (02/05/06)

COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS

Tryzub Sports Center hosts New Year's event

by Christine Rizanow

HORSHAM, Pa. - The Tryzub Ukrainian American Sports Center held a Mardi Gras-themed New Year's Eve celebration, and what a celebration it was! As the guests entered the foyer, they were captivated by the transformation of the main banquet room.

The walls were covered with seven 15-foot murals designed and painted in the spirit of Mardi Gras by Mykhailo Danilowych, an artist from Ukraine who currently resides in North Wales, Pa. These original murals, with very vibrant masquerade-like colors, created a mood for the rest of the transformation.

The ceiling was scattered with colorful opened umbrellas hanging upside down, creating a unique design for the festive celebration. Thousands of petite white lights added to the atmosphere.

The guests' tables were covered with gold, purple and green colored tablecloths; each chair was camouflaged with a floor-length chair cover. The centerpieces were created from top hats, in colors complementing the tablecloths and overstuffed with unique flowers. The finishing touch of the centerpieces was long twisted branches sprayed in various colors, one of which held a feather-covered Mardi Gras mask.

Live Latin guitar music was provided during the two hours of hors d'oeuvres and open bar, which consisted of various Martinis, exclusively selected red and white wines, and imported beer. Following the two hours of hors d'oeuvres, guests were invited to enjoy the Viennese sweets, coffee and tea. Champagne was provided for the midnight toast.

The band Fata Morgana entertained guests with many traditional Ukrainian melodies, along with many contemporary popular rock tunes.

At midnight, the New Year was celebrated with a full breakfast. The guests were then able to step out onto the deck to enjoy a fireworks display sponsored by Tryzub.

The Tryzub Fund-Raising and Events Committee thanked Elizabeth Kolomyec from LizKDesign for creating the Mardi Gras concept, bringing together the volunteers and supervising the process.

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