PREVIEW OF EVENTS (07/07/96)

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Thursday, July 11

NEW YORK: "CBS This Morning," airing at 7-9 a.m., will feature Ukrainian entertainer Joy Brittan singing the theme song, "Oh! What a Beautiful Morning" during the broadcast's earlier part. Ms. Brittan's appearance was filmed by CBS Las Vegas affiliate KLAS-TV in a desert scenario, with Ms. Brittan in a contemporary Ukrainian costume.

Saturday, July 13

NEW YORK: The Society of Friends of Kosciuszko invites the Ukrainian community to a picnic celebration of the 486th anniversary of the Battle of Zalgiris (Grunwald, Tannenberg), where a combined army of Polish, Lithuanian, Ukrainian, Belarusian, Tatar, Russian and other troops defeated the Teutonic Order in a momentous clash of arms in the Prussian forests. The event, at Turtle Pond in Central Park, near Fifth Avenue and East 79th Street, begins at 5 p.m. and continues until dusk. After opening ceremonies, there will be a medieval knights' tourney re-enactment, demonstrations of ancient pagan fertility rites, Tatar and Lithuanian folk musicians and dancers. Bring your own preferred refreshments to the equestrian statue of Jogaila Gediminaitis, king of Poland and supreme duke of Lithuania. Free admission. For further information call Glenn Urbanas, (718) 441-8467.

Saturday, July 13 - Thursday, September 19

ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, N.Y.: The Bard College Center for Curatorial Studies Museum will open an exhibition of works by Ukrainian photographer Borys Mykhailov, chronicling the former Soviet Union's recent history through his eyes. The opening reception will be held at 1-5 p.m. Born in Kharkiv, Mr. Mykhailov has lived in the same house since birth, except for three years during the city's German occupation during World War II. The exhibition includes recent works from Mr. Mykhailov's series "U Zemli" (In the Ground) and "Sumerky" (At Dusk), which examine in a frank manner the difficulties of life in post-Soviet Ukraine. Marta Kuzma, director of the Center for Contemporary Art in Kyiv, Mr. Mykhailov and a number of critics will discuss the exhibit at the center on Wednesday, July 24, at 2 p.m. The Center for Curatorial Studies is open Wednesday to Sunday, 1-5 p.m. For more information call (914) 758-2424 or visit their home page at http://www.bard.edu/graduate/ccs.

Saturday, July 20

GLEN SPEY, N.Y.: The Ukrainian Heritage Council of Northeastern Pennsylvania is organizing a bus trip to the 21st annual Verkhovyna Ukrainian Youth Festival. Sponsored by the Ukrainian Fraternal Association, this gathering draws entertainers and guests from throughout North America and Ukraine. The bus will leave from the UFA Home Office, 440 Wyoming Ave., at 10:30 a.m., and from Ss. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church, 135 River Ave., Olyphant, Pa., at 11 a.m. Departure from Glen Spey will be at 10 p.m. While at Verkhovyna, enjoy the open air stage shows, folk music, art work, crafts and genuine Ukrainian cuisine. More than 75 exhibitors and vendors will participate in the festival. Cost for the bus trip is $15 per person plus $2 admission at the gate. For reservations call Sophie Sopniak, (717) 347-5050, Rosemary Haberle, (717) 347-1735 or Agnes Uhrin, (717) 489-1354. Seats are confirmed upon payment.

Sunday, July 28

PHILADELPHIA: St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, 6740 N. Fifth St., will host its annual St. Vladimir Day commemoration - Ukrainian Food Fest - on the church grounds and in the church hall. Food and refreshments for all; games and activities for children. The festival starts at 11 a.m. and continues until 5 p.m. There is ample parking on the church lot. For more information call (215) 927-2287.

Sunday, July 28 - Saturday, August 3

CARNEGIE, Pa.: Do you know a young person between the ages of 13-18 who would like to spend a week of faith, fun and fellowship with us at the Teenage Conference of the Ukrainian Orthodox League Western Pennsylvania Region? Perhaps there is someone in your church, family or neighborhood interested in a week of spiritual reflection and Christian togetherness. If so, Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Greek Catholic Church invites them to this conference. For camper and counselor applications call Charissa Sheptak, (412) 621-3095.