PREVIEW OF EVENTS (11/17/96)

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Tuesday, November 19

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.: The Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute is holding a lecture by Harvey Goldblatt, professor of medieval Slavic literature, Yale University, titled "A New Perspective on the Composition of the Ihor Tale," to be held at the institute, 1538 Massachusetts Ave., at 4-6 p.m.

Saturday, November 23

NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific Society is holding an evening dedicated to the memory of Ivan Kedryn-Rudnytsky, doyen of Ukrainian journalists and longtime Svoboda editorial board member. Taking part in the program are: Wasyl Kalynovych, Olha Kuzmowycz, Oleh Romaniv and Dr. Leonid Rudnytzky. The commemorative evening will take place at the society's building, 63 Fourth Ave., at 5 p.m.

Sunday, November 24

NEW YORK: Rostyslav Shmyhala, art historian at the Lviv Academy of Sciences, will give a presentation at The Ukrainian Museum titled "Art in Lviv Today," at 2 p.m. The presentation will include a videotape, compiled from television segments about the flourishing art scene in contemporary Lviv. Admission: $5 per person. The museum is located at 203 Second Ave. For further information call (212) 228-0110.
CHICAGO: The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, 2320 W. Chicago Ave., is holding an exhibit featuring Gina Jalakas, basketry; Alexandra Kochman, clay; and Lialia Kuchma, tapestries. The opening reception is at noon-4 p.m.; the exhibit runs through January 5, 1997. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, noon-4 p.m. For additional information call the institute, (312) 227-5522.
SOMERSET, N.J.: The United Ukrainian Orthodox Sisterhood presents an exhibition of traditional and modern Ukrainian arts and crafts to be held at the Ukrainian Cultural Center, Davidson Ave., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Works of art will be for sale. Profits to benefit orphans in Ukraine. If unable to attend, a donation may be made by sending a check to: Olha Krywolap, 221 Edridge Way, Catonsville, Md. 21228.

Tuesday, November 26

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.: The Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute is holding a lecture by Natalia Kovalchuk, associate professor, Kharkiv Institute of Art and Design and visiting scholar, HURI, who willl speak on "Archetypical Structure of Ukrainian Culture." The presentation will be held in the HURI seminar room, 1583 Massachusetts Ave., at 4-6 p.m.

Saturday, November 30

TORONTO: St. Vladimir Institute, 620 Spadina Ave., is hosting a roast/testimonial dinner for William Kereliuk - humanitarian, community activist and friend, on the occasion of his 80th birthday. Cocktails, 5 p.m.; dinner, 6 p.m. Tickets: $80. For additional information call the institute, (416) 923-3318.

Sunday, December 1

PHOENIX: The Ukrainian community, represented by the Phoenix Chapter of the Ukranian National Women's League of America, will take part in the 16th annual International Christmas sponsored by Bank One, Arizona. Among the 45 individually decorated trees reflecting the cultural diversity of the community, will be a Ukrainian tree. The event also features choral concerts, holiday craft activities, nativity scenes and doll collection exhibits, a Christmas puppet show, and international food entrees. The event is free and open to the public seven days a week, including Christmas Day, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. It is being held at the indoor concourse of Bank One Center, 201 N. Central Avenue. The holiday program runs through January 3, 1997. For further information call (602) 221-1005.

ADVANCE NOTICE
Saturday, January 25

CHICAGO: The Chicago Branch of the Ukrainian Engineers' Society of America, the Illinois Branch of the Ukrainian Medical Association of North America, and the Chicago Branch of the Ukrainian Veterinary Medical Association of America and Canada invite Ukrainian high school seniors or college freshmen to take part in their annual banquet and ball with the presentation of debutantes to be held at the Chicago Palmer House Hilton Hotel on January 25. To register as debutantes contact Julie Kashuba, (847) 438-6001 by December 15.