PREVIEW OF EVENTS (10/26/97)

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Friday, October 31

NEW YORK: Oksana Krovytska, lead soprano, New York City Opera, will make her debut with the Brooklyn Philharmonic at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, where she will appear with pianist Mykola Suk in a program of works by Mahler and Shostakovich. The concert will be held at the opera house, 30 Lafayette Ave., at 8 p.m. For additional information call BAM, (718) 636-4111.
BALTIMORE: St. Mary Assumption Greek Catholic Mission Church and the Lemko Association are holding a Halloween masquerade ball to be held at the Stodola, 1732 E. Lombard St., at 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Music is by Mandry from Lviv. Everyone is welcome. Donation: $15. Proceeds to benefit recent immigrants from Ukraine, Slovakia and Poland. For more information call Ivanna, (410) 342-7200.

Saturday, November 1

NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific Society is holding a lecture by Dr. Svitlana Oksamytna, senior lecturer and researcher, department of sociology, National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, Kyiv who will speak on the topic "A Sociological Analysis: Socio-Political Transformation in Ukraine." The lecture will be held at the society's building, 63 Fourth Ave., at 5 p.m.
HARTFORD, Conn.: Branches 106 and 93 of the Ukrainian National Women's League of America are holding a traditional embroidery dance at the Ukrainian National Home, 961 Wethersfield Ave., beginning at 9 p.m., with music by Fata Morgana. Tickets: adults, $15; students, $10. For table reservations call (860) 563-8139 or (860) 956-1862.
LAS VEGAS: The Ukrainian-American Social Club of Las Vegas will hold a Nevada Admission Day and Halloween party at 801 Overview Drive. Participants are asked to bring their favorite side dish (salad, dessert, beverages - alcoholic and non-alcoholic); the club will furnish and cook meat entrees. Cocktails are at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Admission: $7. For reservations and information call Mary, (702) 228-2312.

Sunday, November 2

NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J.: The first concert of the New Jersey Youth Symphony, under the direction of Adrian Bryttan, will be held at New Province High School, 35 Pioneer Drive, at 3 p.m. The program includes: Rossini's overture to the "Italian Girl in Algiers," Debussy's "Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun," Smetna's "Moldau" and Gunther Schuller's "Seven Studies on Themes of Paul Klee."
TUCSON, Ariz.: The Ukrainian National Women's League of America, Branch 122, is holding a dinner of traditional Ukrainian food at the Heidelberg, 4606 E. Pima at Swan Road, at 2 p.m. Donation: $6 per person; proceeds to benefit the UNWLA. For reservations call Irene Drewnicky, (520) 795-6689, or Pauline Farrell, (520) 294-1835.

Monday, November 3

WASHINGTON: The Kennan Institute for Advanced Russian Studies is holding a discussion titled "Ukraine Before the Elections: How is Eastern Ukraine Likely to React?" with Dominique Arel, assistant professor, Watson Institute, Brown University. The presentation will be held in the Woodrow Wilson Center, 370 L'Enfant Promenade SW, Suite 704, at noon.

Saturday, November 8

PASSAIC, N.J.: The Ukrainian American Youth Association (SUM-A), Passaic branch, invites the public to an autumn dance/zabava, at the Ukrainian Center, 240 Hope Ave., beginning at 9 p.m. Featured will be the Burlaky orchestra from Montreal. Advance tickets, at $12, may be purchased at the Ukrainian Center bar or from members of SUM-A by calling (973) 473-3379, or (201) 323-1703. At the door, admission is $15 per person. For table reservations call Mr. Harhaj, (973) 772-3344.
JERSEY CITY, N.J.: Ukrainian National Women's League of America, Branch 71 is holding its traditional fall dance at the Ukrainian National Home, 90-96 Fleet St., starting at 9 p.m. Music is by the Tempo orchestra. Tickets: $10.
CARTERET, N.J.: The Senior Chapter of the Ukrainian Orthodox League of St. Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral presents Murder on Cue Mystery Co. in "Mama Mia What A Wedding," to be held at St. Demetrius Community Center, 691 Roosevelt Ave. Tickets: $40 per person, includes cocktail hour, dinner, dancing and open bar. For more information call (732) 541-7895.
COATESVILLE, Pa.: Holy Ghost Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 399 Charles St., is holding its annual fall bazaar, at 10 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be traditional Ukrainian fare, baked goods and crafts. For more information call Irene Pashesnik, (610) 384-7285.

Saturday-Sunday, November 8-9

PHILADELPHIA: St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Church will hold its annual holiday bazaar in the church hall, 6740 N. Fifth St. Featured will be traditional Ukrainian cuisine, eat-in or take-out, home baked goods, artwork and crafts, house plants, cemetery wreaths, attic treasures, games and toys. Ample parking is available in the church lot on Independence Street across from the hall entrance. For more information call the church office, (215) 927-2287.

Sunday, November 9

EAST HANOVER, N.J.: Ukrainian National Women's League of America Branch 86 invites the public to attend a presentation by Iryna Kurowyczkyj, vice-president of the UNWLA, on "The Participation of the UNWLA in International Conferences," to be held at the Ramada Hotel, 130 Route 10 W., at 2:30 p.m. Coffee and dessert will be served. Donation $5.
SOUTH BOUND BROOK, N.J.: The United Ukrainian Orthodox Sisterhoods at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the U.S.A. is holding an arts and crafts exhibit titled "Lets Continue the Traditions of Our People." Exhibit hours: noon-8 p.m. All profits to benefit orphans in Ukraine. For more information call (201) 992-6479.
PERTH AMBOY, N.J.: The Ukrainian Assumption School PTA is holding a Christmas bazaar at the school, Meredith and Jacques streets (off Amboy Avenue), at 11 a.m.-6 p.m. There will be games, wheels, Ukrainian arts and crafts, Chinese auction, raffles as well as an American Ukrainian kitchen and baked goods. Santa to visit. For more information call (732) 826-8721.
NEW YORK: The Pershi Stezhi Plast sorority of New York presents an exhibit of painting on reverse glass by Ukrainian artist Andrij Khomyk. Of Lemko origins, Mr. Khomyk is a graduate of the Lviv Institute's Academy of Decorative and Fine Arts (1986). His works in the centuries-old technique of painting in reverse on glass will be on view and for sale at the Mayana Gallery, 136 Second Ave., November 9-16. The exhibit will open Sunday, November 9, at 1 p.m. and will be followed by a wine and cheese reception.

Monday, November 10

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.: The Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute, as part of its seminar series, is holding a lecture by two speakers: Yuri Shapoval, senior research fellow, Institute of Ukrainian Archeography, and Volodymyr Prystaiko, deputy director, Ukrainian Security Service, on the topic "Stalinism in Ukraine: The Mechanisms of Repression (1920s-1930s) and of Rehabilitation (1980s-1990s)." The lecture will be held in the HURI seminar room, 1583 Massachusetts Ave., at 4-6 p.m.

Tuesday, November 11

BENSALEM, Pa.: The Basilian Spirituality Center Capital Campaign Committee of the Sisters of St. Basil the Great, Fox Chase Manor, are hosting a holiday fashion show and dinner at 7 p.m. at the Celebrations banquet facility. The fashion show, produced and directed by Jane Kirby Harris of Elkins Park, Pa., will benefit the Basilian Spirituality Center Capital Campaign. Tickets for reserved seating are $30, including sit-down dinner and choreographed fashion show. For more information or to reserve seating call Linda Elia Koch, (215) 379-0628.

Friday, November 14

NEW YORK: An evening with artis Andrij Khomyk will be hosted by the Ukrainian Art and Literary Club and the Pershi Stezhi Plast sorority of New York at the Mayana Gallery, 136 Second Ave., at 7 p.m. The artist will explain the centuries-old technique of painting in reverse on glass. Refreshments will be served.

Saturday, November 15

FLORHAM PARK, N.J.: The annual Chornomortsi Doubles Tennis Tournament will be held at the Brooklake Country Club at 2-6 p.m. After the tournament, refreshments will be served at the Ramada Hotel, Route 10, East Hanover. Registration: $80 per team. Checks payable to Chornomorsti should be sent to: Eugene Mandzy, 107 Timberhill Drive, East Hanover, NJ 07936. For more information call (973) 428-0212 (evenings).
WHIPPANY, N.J.: The Ukrainian American Youth Association (SUM-A), Whippany Branch, will hold an autumn dance at the St. John Ukrainian Catholic Church Hall, Route 10 and South Jefferson Road, at 9 p.m. Music will be by the Unicorn, with Michael Koziupa and special guests.

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