PREVIEW OF EVENTS (03/09/97)

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Monday, March 10

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.: The Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute is holding a lecture by Iaroslav Isaievych, Krypiakevych Institute of Ukrainian Studies, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, who will speak on "Ukraine and Poland: Old Stereotypes, New Realities." The lecture will be held at HURI, 1538 Massachusetts Ave., at 4-6 p.m.

Wednesday, March 12

CLEVELAND: An exhibit of pysanky titled "Ukrainian Easter Eggs: An Age-Old Celebration of Spring" by artist Tanya Osadca opens at the Cleveland Natural History Museum. The exhibit will be on display through June 2. The museum is located at 1 Wade Oval Drive, University Circle.

Friday, March 14

NEW YORK: Ukrainian National Women's League of America Branch 64 is hosting a meeting with Oksana Lykhovyd, art historian, composer and poet from Ukraine. The evening's program will feature readings/recitation and a video presentation. An exhibit of graphic works based on Shevchenko's works continues to be on display at the Mayana Gallery. The meeting will be held at the Literary and Art Club, 136 Second Ave., at 7 p.m.

Sunday, March 16

YORKERS, N.Y.: Ukrainian National Women's League of America Branch 30 invites the public to an exhibit and sale of Byzantine icons from the collections of the Chryzanta Gallery, Halyna Tytla, Antoine M. Solounias, and the Makarenko Studio to be held at St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church, N. Broadway at Shonnard Place, at 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. For additional information call Nadia Liteplo, (914) 949-4911.
CLEVELAND: The Ukrainian Museum-Archives and the Cleveland Museum of Natural History present a "Ukrainian Festival" to be held at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, 1 Wade Oval Drive, University Circle, at noon-5 p.m. The program will feature performances by the Kashtan School of Ukrainian Dance and the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus. Also there will be pysanka presentation/demonstrations, as well as a puppet show, storytelling, and children's crafts. For additional information call (216) 231-4600.
NEWARK, N.J.: Ukrainian National Women's League of America Branch 75 of Maplewood, N.J., invites the public to a Taras Shevchenko program, with poetry recitation by Dr. Mykola Tsiselsky and the children of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic School. The program will be held in the church basement after the 9:30 a.m. liturgy. Donations will benefit the UNWLA's scholarship fund.

Wednesday, March 19

SUN CITY WEST, Arizona: The Ukrainian American Social Club is holding a spring picnic at Beardsley Park at 11:30 a.m. Proceeds from the picnic as well as donations made during the year will benefit the Children of Chornobyl Foundation in memory of Walter Decyk, the club's founder and first president. For additional information call (602) 972-2318.

Friday, March 21

WASHINGTON: The Washington Group (TWG), together with the Center for Strategic and International Affairs (CSIS), invites the public to a Friday Evening Forum with Jack D. Segal, director of Ukrainian, Belarusian and Moldovan Affairs at the U.S. Department of State. Mr. Segal will speak on "U.S.-Ukraine Relations: the Current State of Play." The forum will be held at CSIS, B-1 level, conference room B, 1800 K St NW (18th and K), at 7 p.m. For more information contact Orest Deychakiwsky, (202) 225-3964.

Friday-Sunday, March 21-23

CLEVELAND: The Ukrainian Museum-Archives presents an Easter bazaar at its premises, 1202 Kenilworth Ave. Pysanky and pysanky supplies, ceramics, beadwork, books and greeting cards will be available for purchase. Museum hours: Friday, 7-9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. For further information call (216) 781-4329.

Saturday-Sunday, March 22-23

NEW YORK: In conjunction with "The Glory of Byzantium" exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, which opens March 11, the museum is offering, as part of its program of educational events for visitors, a two-day festival for families and young students that explores the art and culture of Byzantium. The program, to be held in the Uris Educational Center, includes workshops, demonstrations of artists' techniques, music and other performances. No reservations necessary. For additional information, call (212) 570-3961.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.: The Epiphany of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church will be consecrated on Saturday by the Rev. Robert Moskal and assisting clergy at 10 a.m. The rite of consecration will be followed by a luncheon at the parish hall, 434 90th Ave. N. On Sunday, there will be a pontifical divine liturgy and ordination to the diaconate of Andrew Krasulski. Responses will be by the Burlaka Male Chorus, guest choir from Toronto. The choir will give a concert of sacred music and Ukrainian folk songs in the parish hall at 1 p.m. Admission: $8.

Sunday, March 23

CLIFTON, N.J.: Holy Ascension Ukrainian Orthodox Church is holding an Easter bazaar at the church hall, 635 Broad St., at 11 a.m.-4 p.m. There will be pysanka demonstrations, arts and crafts, a 50/50 raffle, as well as baked goods and eat-in and take-out Ukrainian ethnic food. All are invited to come and have fun. Free admission. For more information and directions call the rectory at (201) 473-8665 or the parish hall at 471-8131.
CARNEGIE, Pa: The Ss. Peter and Paul Senior Chapter of the Ukrainian Orthodox League will hold its annual Easter egg sale and food bazaar at the parish auditorium on Mansfield Boulevard, at noon-4 p.m. There will be an Easter basket drawing and over 1,000 pysanky will be available for purchase in addition to craft items and food. Also included in the day's activities will be a show and sale of Ukrainian ceramics by Natalia Kormeluk of Rockville, Md. There is no charge for admission. For information call (412) 276-0342 or 279-2111.
NEW CASTLE, Pa.: The Independent Methodist Church is holding an exhibition of religious and secular, ethnic traditions featuring the Easter customs of various countries, among them, Ukraine, Slovakia, Poland, Greece, Italy, Mexico and Germany. The "Easter Around the World Tour" exhibit intends to provide the public with authentic visuals and accurate information. The tour is conducted by informed guides and lasts approximately one hour. Exhibit schedule: March 23, 1-8 p.m.; March 24, 25, and 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.; and March 30, 1 p.m.-8 p.m. No admission charge. The church is located at 1921 New Butler Road (Route 422). For additional information call the Rev. Frederick H. Gilbert, pastor, (412) 652-2849 or 652-2849.
CHICAGO: The Ukrainian Business Network will hold its first organizational meeting at Ss. Volodymyr and Olha Ukrainian Catholic Cultural Center, Chicago and Oakley, at 1 p.m. Everyone is invited; the meeting will be conducted in Ukrainian. Yearly dues: $10. For more information contact Roman Golash: telephone, (847) 885-0208; fax, (847) 885-8565; e-mail, [email protected]

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