PREVIEW OF EVENTS (04/28/96)

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Saturday, May 4

LIVONIA, Mich.: The Livonia Symphony Orchestra, Volodymyr Schesiuk, musical director, presents "Chornobyl Remembered," a commemorative concert and mayoral proclamation, starting at 7:30 p.m. at James P. Carli Auditorium, Churchill High School, Newburgh Road, between Ann Arbor and Joy roads. The program includes works for strings, winds and operatic selections by Guiseppe Verdi. Admission: adults, $12; seniors, $10; students, $8. Tickets available at the door. For more information call, (313) 421-1111 or Daria Zawadiwska, (810) 656-0306.
NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Institute of America Music presents a concert of chamber music at the Institute series, featuring the works of Rachmaninoff, Beethoven, Bibik and Smetana, performed by Andrea Axelrod, Suren Bagratuni, Dmitri Berlinsky and Mykola Suk. The concert starts at 8 p.m. at the institute, 2 E. 79th St. For additional information call, (212) 288-8660.

Sunday, May 5 - Sunday, September 15

NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Museum and Branch 113 of the Ukrainian National Women's League of America invite the public to a jointly sponsored "Student Art Exhibition II" to be held at the museum at 203 Second Ave. beginning at 2 p.m. Participating young artists: Adriana Farmiga, Tamara Iwaseczko, Petro Lopata, Yuriy Masny, Andrey Poteryaylo, Yarema Ronish, Nick Sawicki, Dorian Yurchuk and Tamara Zahaykevich. For further information call, (212) 228-0110.

Sunday, May 5

NEW YORK: The Ukrainian American Professionals and Businesspersons Association of New York and New Jersey invite the community to an address by Adrian Karatnycky, president of Freedom House, at the Ukrainian Institute of America, 2 E. 79th Street. Mr. Karatnycky will speak on "Ukraine, the United States and Russia: Relationships in Transition." The program starts at 4 p.m. An open discussion and wine reception will follow. Admission: non-members, $10; members, $8; students, $5. For more information call Areta Pawlynsky, (609) 683-5959.
TORONTO: The Arkan Dance Company presents its inaugural concert and silent auction fund-raiser, at the Scarlett Heights Collegiate Auditorium, 15 Trehorne Drive, Etobicoke. The silent auction opens at 5:30 p.m. with a wide range of items, from art to computer software to everyday services. The concert starts at 7 p.m. and features the young dancers of the ensemble in a varied Ukrainian folk dance program. Admission: adults, $20; children, $12; age 4 and under, $5; Ukrainian Academy of Dance students, $10. Tickets are available at The Ukrainian Academy of Dance, Stefura Dance Studios, 80 Parklawn Road, Suite 221, Etobicoke. For more information call, (416) 255-8577 or fax, (416) 766-3905.

Monday, May 6

CLEVELAND: Virko Baley, principal conductor and music advisor to the Kyiv Camerata Orchestra and principal conductor of the annual Kyiv Music Fest, will be featured as guest conductor with the Cleveland Chamber Symphony during a free concert at Drinko Recital Hall, Music and Communications Building, Cleveland State University, 2001 Euclid Ave. The concert starts at 8 p.m. and will feature works by Mr. Baley, Robert Kyr, Edwin London and others. On Friday, May 10, at 7:30 p.m., a second free concert will take place at Sandusky High School Auditorium, 2130 Hayes Ave., Sandusky, Ohio. For more information call, (216) 687-9243.

Friday, May 10

PARMA, Ohio: St. Josaphat Ukrainian Cathedral School invites all to its annual spring concert, dedicated to Cleveland's Bicentennial and to the many nationalities that have contributed to the city's growth and development over the years. The program starts at 7 p.m. at St. Josaphat Astrodome, 5720 State Road. For more information call, (216) 884-1812.

Saturday, May 11

JERSEY CITY, N.J.: The Ukrainian National Home invites the public to its second annual spring dance, to be held at the home, 90-96 Fleet St., beginning at 9 p.m. Music provided by Zhuravli. A delicious buffet will be served. Admission: $10. For additional information call, (201) 656-7755.

Sunday, May 12

CHICAGO: The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art presents a concert featuring Oksana Krovytska, soprano, including works by Cesti, Rossi, Handel, Liatoshynsky, Kolessa, Leoncavallo and Puccini. The program begins at 4 p.m. at the institute, 2320 W. Chicago Ave. For more information call, (312) 227-5522.
FOX CHASE MANOR, Pa.: The Motherhouse of the Sisters of St. Basil the Great invites the faithful to join them at the annual Mother's Day Pilgrimage, starting at 9 a.m., at 710 Fox Chase Road. The theme of this year's 65th annual pilgrimage is reconciliation, remembrance and ecumenism. Services and spiritual activities will commemorate, among other events, the 400th anniversary of the Union of Brest. A pontifical divine liturgy celebrated by Metropolitan Stephen Sulyk and other hierarchs starts at 11 a.m. Rosary recitations, healing services, anointing and blessing of the sick and other services are also scheduled. Breakfast and lunch will be available. For more information call, (215) 342-4222.

Saturday, May 18

NEWARK, N.J.: The 21st annual Heritage Ball will be held at Don's 21 Restaurant, 1034 McCarter Highway and Bridge Street. This unique event, a fund-raiser for the organizers of New Jersey's Heritage Festivals at the Garden State Arts Center in Holmdel, celebrates the gorgeous mosaic of ethnic groups in America. Cocktail begins at 6:30 p.m.; dinner follows. Enjoy a three-hour open bar and dance to the music of Os Primos, a Portuguese band. Performances by a Chinese group and a Portuguese dance group are also scheduled. Guests will savor a roast beef prime au-jus dinner. Tickets: $45 per person. Call Anne Banasewycz-Miele, (908) 699-9144, for more information. Wear your national costume and participate in the Parade of Ethnic Dress. NOTE: The Ukrainian Festival at Holmdel, N.J., will be held in September.
SCRANTON, Pa.: The Ukrainian Heritage Council of Northeastern Pennsylvania is conducting a bus trip to New York City, to the annual Ukrainian Festival on Seventh St., sponsored by St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church. This will be a day on your own in the "Big Apple." Participants may also attend the Ninth Avenue International Food Festival, the Greenwich Village Flea Market or even catch a Broadway show. The bus will leave from the Ukrainian Fraternal Association, 440 Wyoming Ave., at 10 a.m. and will depart from Manhattan at 10 p.m. Bus fare: $20 per person. For reservations call Sophie Soniak, (717) 347-5050 or Rosemary Haberle, (717) 347-1735.

ADVANCE NOTICE
Sunday, June 30 - Saturday, July 20

KYIV: The State University of New York College at Brockport, in conjunction with the University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, invites students of Ukrainian culture, history, economy, politics, arts and traditions to participate in "Ukrainian Experience," a three-week introductory interactive course on contemporary Ukraine conducted by SUNY-Brockport's Prof. Wolodymyr Pylyshenko in conjunction with UKMA faculty. Participants will live in Ukraine's capital and experience everyday life with today's Ukrainians. The course fee is approximately $2,500; students can earn up to three credits towards their college requirements. For applications, write to: Office of International Education, SUNY College at Brockport, 101P The Rakov Center, Brockport, NY 14420. For further information call, (716) 395-2119; 1-800-298-SUNY, or Prof. Pylyshenko, (716) 637-4867 (evenings).