PREVIEW OF EVENTS
Friday, May 2
- NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific Society is holding a lecture by
Dr. Yaroslav Hrytsak, director, Institute of Historical Research, Lviv
University, who will speak on the topic "Hrushevsky's Analytical Conception
of History and the Scholarly Debate on the History of Ukraine." The
lecture will be held at the society's building, 63 Fourth Ave., at 6:30
p.m.
Friday-Sunday, May 2-4
- NEW HAVEN, Conn.: The Russian and East European Studies and the Film
Studies programs at Yale University are holding a three-day film conference
titled "From High Stalinism to the Thaw: Soviet Cinema Between Two
Epochs." Among the featured films is "Poema Pro More" (1958),
based on Alexander Dovzhenko's screenplay, which will be shown on Friday,
May 2, at 8 p.m. The screening of each of the seven films forming part
of the conference will be followed by a general discussion. There will
be a roundtable discussion with Mikhail Yampolsky, Vladimir Padunov, Nancy
Condee and Susan Larsen on Sunday, May 4, at 11 a.m. All screenings will
be in the Mason Lab Auditorium, 9 Hillhouse Ave., Room 211. For additional
information call REES, (203) 432-3423.
- LIVONIA, Mich.: The Livonia Symphony Orchestra, Volodymyr Schesiuk,
conductor, will present the final concert of the season with works by Bach/Stokowski,
Beethoven, Bizet and Brahms, with Anna Sorohtej, pianist. The concert will
be held at Churchill High School at 7:30 p.m. For tickets call the LSO
Box Office, (313) 421-111, or TicketMaster, (810) 645-666. An after-concert
dinner will be held at DePalmas Ristorante. For more information call (313)
421-1111.
Saturday, May 10
- NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Institute of America is holding a demonstration
of icon painting in egg tempera by Yaroslava Surmach Mills at the institute,
2 E. 79th St., at 1-5 p.m.
- CHICAGO: The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, presents the exhibit
"Three Journeys," featuring the work of three women artists:
Halyna Cisaruk of Troy, Mich., Sophia Lada of Toronto and Halyna Mordowanec-Regenbogen
of Windsor, Ontario, whose personal quests for spiritual connections is
examined as it relates to contemporary isues of self-discovery, identity
and empowerment. The unifying theme of the exhibit is an exploration of
archeological, mythological and historical sources with regard to the role
of women and spirituality in both ancient and contemporary culture. The
exhibit opens at the institute, 2320 W. Chicago Ave., at 2-6 p.m. The works
will be on view through June 29.
- HOLMDEL, N.J.: Ukrainian American Veterans Post 30 and the Ukrainian
National Women's League of America Branch 98 are holding a family spring
dinner-dance which will be held at the Bayshore Italian American Hall,
143 Route 35 South, Lawrence Harbor, N.J. Dinner will be served at 8 p.m.,
followed by dancing to the music of Ukrainian Souvenirs. Proceeds from
the event will benefit the UAV Adopt A Hospital program and the UNWLA scholarship
fund. Ukrainian veterans collect hospital supplies and equipment and send
it to various hospitals in Ukraine; the UNWLA scholarship fund aids needy
students in South America, Europe and Ukraine. To order tickets, or make
a tax-deductible donation, contact Cmdr. Bernie Krawczuk, (908) 888-0494.
- HEMPSTEAD, N.Y.: The Ukrainian Congress Committee of America invites
the public to a spring dinner-dance to be held at St. Vladimir Parish Center,
226 Uniondale Ave., at 9 p.m. Music at the dance will be by Fata Morgana.
Advance tickets: $25, adults; $15, students (age 12-21); higher prices
at the door. For reservations and tickets call Taras Pyszczymuka, (516)
781-8072.
- CHICAGO: The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art presents a viewing of
the dance documentary "Dancing The Goddess," directed by Ariadne
Ochrymovych. The choreography is by Patricia Beatty, Anne-Marie Gaston,
Terril Maguire and Michael Trent; cinematography, Derek Rogers; and music,
David Akal Jaggs, Torbjorn Lundquist, Rick Sacks, Sharon Smith, Andrew
Timar and Paul Vaillancourt. The film will be shown at the institute, 2320
W. Chicago Ave., at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 17
- HORSHAM, Pa.: The Ukrainian Sports Federation of the U.S.A. and Canada
(USCAK) is holding its 39th annual volleyball tournament at Hatboro Horsham
High School, Horsham Road. The tournament is open to women's, girls', men's
and boys' teams in a round-robin competition. Team, individual player and
MVP trophies will be awarded. The tournament begins at 8:30 a.m., with
an awards dinner at the Tryzub Center at 8 p.m. Fees: $100 (U.S.) per team;
$18 (U.S.), per player. For team registration contact the tournament director
Orest Lesiuk: 114 Hidden Creek Dr., Hatboro, PA 19040. Telephone: (215)
441-4257 (evenings), 422-4122 (day).
Wednesday, May 21
- WINNIPEG: The Oseredok Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Center, 184
Alexander Ave. E., is holding a presentation by Orysia Tracz on the meaning
behind ritual and folk songs titled "Stories Songs Tell," to
be held at 7 p.m. as part of the "Let's Talk Culture" series.
Sunday, May 25
- PEMBROKE PINES, Fla.: The Ukrainian Dancers of Miami present their
fifth annual concert "A Ukrainian Montage," featuring the dance
ensemble, bandurist Yarko Antonevych and the Maksymowich Trio vocal ensemble.
The concert will be held at Walter C. Young Jim Davidson Theater of the
Performing Arts, 901 NW 129th Ave., at 2:30 p.m. For concert and ticket
information call Hanya Lotocky, (954) 680-8460. To advertise in the concert
program call Irene Palkaninec, (954) 480-9550.
Copyright © The Ukrainian Weekly, April
27, 1997, No. 17, Vol. LXV
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