The last days of Carnival are called “Ostatki” in Poland.  This is a time of celebration, the last chance to dance, eat meat, pastries and other rich foods and alcohol before the beginning of Lent.  This year Ostatki will be celebrated on Saturday, February 21, and the Polish Cultural Council is having an annual Ostatki, a Winter White Party, with a vodka tasting and Polish menu, live music from the Continental Dukes, and a vodka raffle.

When:   Saturday, Feb 21 730-11:00 pm
Where:  Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, 6300 Fifth Avenue
The Marshall Building, second floor galleries
Wear:     evening attire
How much:   $65 for Polish Cultural Council members, $75 for non-members

RSVP by Saturday, February 14 (reservations are limited to the first 200 guests)

For more information call 412.871.3347
www.PolishCulturalCouncil.org

(The lovely winter photograph is from a Polish website and is titled Zimowe Ostatki)