PREVIEW OF EVENTS (06/01/97)

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Wednesday, June 4

WASHINGTON: A concert celebrating the 70th anniversary of composer Ihor Sonnevytsky, with pianist Volodymyr Vynnytsky, coloratura soprano Lesia Hrabova and baritone Oleh Chmyr performing an all-Sonevytsky program, will be held at The Charles Sumner School Museum, 1201 17th St. NW, at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, June 8

NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Institute of America, the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America and the Ukrainian National Association invite their members and the Ukrainian community to a banquet honoring Ukrainian community activist Joseph Lesawyer. The banquet will be held at the Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers, Seventh Avenue at 52nd Street, at 1 p.m. Donation: $100 per person. RSVP by June 5 to the Ukrainian Institute of America, (212) 288-8660.
PHILADELPHIA: A concert by members of the Lviv rock group Mertvii Piven - Mykhailo Barbarra and Yaryna Yakubiak - featuring selections from the group's five albums, will be held at the Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center, 700 Cedar Road, Jenkintown, Pa., at 7 p.m. First-place winners at the 1991 Chervona Ruta music festival, Mertvii Piven is one of Ukraine's most popular young bands. In addition to their own texts, the band utilizes the poems of contemporary Ukrainian writers - Andrukhovych, Rymaruk, Neborak, Lysheha - in their songs. The group's performance is the third in the ongoing series titled "An Evening of Sung Poetry" presented by the Yeezhak Cultural Exchange Group in an effort to introduce contemporary Ukrainian culture to North American audiences. For more information call Mark Andryczyk, (610) 539-8946.

Sunday, June 15

SILVER SPRING, Md.: The Slavic Music Society of Washington will present a special Fathers' Day program featuring the Slavic Male Chorus of Washington, the Lyman Ukrainian Dancers, and the Slavic Music Society Instrumental Ensemble of Washington. The event will take place at St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, 15100 New Hampshire Ave., at 3-6 p.m. Admission: $10; children under 12 and great-grandfathers, free. There will be a lunch reception and a cash bar. Tickets will be available at the door or may be reserved by calling (301) 474-8727.

Friday-Sunday, June 20-22

MILWAUKEE: Polish Fest '97, the largest Polish Festival in North America, has recognized Ukrainians as the 1997 Honored Ethnic Group at their 16th annual festival on the occasion of Ukraine's six years of independence. The tribute will include a special booth in the Cultural Village, recognition in the annual parade and gala, and performances by the Dnipro Ukrainian Dance Ensemble at the Miller Stage. The fest is dedicated to the promotion of Polish culture, heritage and customs in North America. It will be emceed by Mike Dombrowski. Apart from ethnic entertainment and Polish cuisine there will be cultural highlights including art exhibits, traditional craft demonstrations, dance and music, a children's stage program, Midwestern extras and a Sunday morning Polish Catholic Mass. Advance tickets are $5 and may be purchased at the Polish Fest office or select area businesses. Tickets at the gate are $7; seniors, $6; physically and mentally challenged guests, free; children 12 and under admitted free when accompanied by an adult. The festival is being held along Lake Michigan at the Henry W. Maier Festival Park. For further information or advance tickets call the festival main office, (414) 529-2140.