PREVIEW OF EVENTS (04/19/98)

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Tuesday, April 21

PHILADELPHIA: The Philadelphia branch of the Ukrainian Catholic University invites the public to a poetry evening with Lviv poet Oleh Lysheha, currently, a Fulbright scholar at Penn State University. The reading will be held at the university's affiliate on Whitewood Road in Elkins Park, Pa., at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 22

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y.: Adrian Bryttan will conduct the Vassar College Orchestra in the final concert of this season at Skinner Hall, Vassar College, at 8 p.m. The program will include Mendelssohn's "Scotch" Symphony, Grieg's Peer Gynt Suite, and the Mozart Flute Concerto. For further information call (914) 437-7319. Free admission.

Thursday, April 23

WINNIPEG, Man.: "Symvolika" - an exhibition by Toronto artist Christopher Griffin examining ancient pysanka symbols will open at the Oseredok Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Center, 184 Alexander Ave. E., at 7:30 p.m. The exhibition continues until August 23. Mr. Griffin has recreated seven talismans from the pysanka onto large-scale canvases up to 15 feet long. This contrast in scale attempts to return to these symbols the powers that they possessed in ancient times. For more information call Shelley Greschuk, executive director, (204) 942-0218.

Thursday-Saturday, April 23-25

EDMONTON: The standing committee of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada on Christian and Heritage Education is holding a symposium on the theme "Building Capacities to Grow in Christ in the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada." Some 11 separate sessions are planned with eight speakers and two panels of seven members from across Canada. Topics to be discussed at sessions include: religious education, Ukrainian school, summer camps, pre-school, youth outreach, adult education, church music, icons and architecture, and educators. The symposium is being hosted by St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Sobor in Edmonton. The chair of the committee is Dr. Roman Yereniuk of Winnipeg; Dr. Yereniuk may be reached at (204) 474-8899 or by fax (204) 474-7624. The local organizer in Edmonton is Alexandra Hoho: (403) 466-0810. The symposium will end with a community-wide information session on April 26, to be held at St. Andrew Sobor at 7-9 p.m.

Saturday, April 25

NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific Society is holding a lecture by Dr. Tetiana Bednarzova, lecturer at Charles University, Prague, who will speak on the topic "The 75th Anniversary of the Drahomanov Pedagogical Institute in Prague." The lecture will be held at the society's building, 63 Fourth Ave., at 5 p.m.
NEW YORK: Ukrainian-born New York artist Taras Schumylowych will hold his 45th one-man exhibition of paintings and graphics at the Republic National Bank, located at 770 Broadway. The exhibit opens April 25 and runs through May 2. The exhibition will include paintings of flowers and landscapes, as well as graphics depicting Ukrainian churches. Mr. Schumylowych studied art in Germany and in the United States. He is an active member of the Ukrainian Artists Association in the U.S., the American Artists Professional League and the Composers, Authors and Artists of America. He is also art editor and photographer for New York City's Murray Hill News. Viewing hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
HACKENSACK, N.J.: The State Repertory Opera presents Georges Bizet's "Carmen," with James Sadewhite, conductor; Dita Delman, artistic director; Patricia Norcia-Edwards, stage director; Greg Hywel, graphics/costume design; and the graduates of Marta Sawycky's Preschool Music singing with The New Jersey Children's Choir in the children's chorus. The performance, to be held at the Bergen County Technical School's theater, 200 Hackensack Ave., begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $35; $30, student and seniors. For tickets and more information call Larissa Matiash-Folk, (973) 762-8601.
BINGHAMTON, N.Y.: A benefit concert for the Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund - "A Celebration of Life ... A Reflection on a World Tragedy," will be held at the Helen Foley Theater, Binghamton High School, at 7 p.m. The concert program will feature guest artist Olya Chodoba-Fryz, vocalist and bandurist; the Binghamton String Quartet; and the Topolia Women's Vocal Ensemble. There will also be a video presentation by CCRF Executive Director Nadia Matkiwsky. Advance tickets: (available at Dottie's Metrocenter) are $10 for adults; $6 for students; tickets at the door are: $12 for adults.

Sunday, April 26

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.: Acclaimed Canadian recording artists Alexis Kochan and Julian Kytasty will perform in concert at the Church of the New Jerusalem, 50 Quincy St., at 4 p.m. Proceeds to benefit the Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund. The concert is co-sponsored by the Ukrainian Citizens' Educational Foundation and the Ukrainian Selfreliance Federal Credit Union of Boston. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $10, or $5 for children and students with a valid ID. For more information contact Christina Slywotzky, (617) 864-1838.
JENKINTOWN, Pa.: Manor Junior College is holding an Open House/Career Day for those interested in learning more about finding the proper career path or interested in returning to learning. The Open House will be held on campus, 700 Fox Chase Road. Faculty, students, resident coordinators, coaching staff, admissions and financial aid representatives will be available to answer questions. Campus tours and an overview of the college will also be given. For more information, call the admissions office, (215) 884-2216.

Monday, April 27

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.: The Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute, as part of its seminar series is holding a lecture by Oleksiy Tolochko, senior research associate, Institute of Ukrainian History, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and visiting scholar, Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute, on the topic "Where and when was the legend of Nestor the Chronicler born?" The lecture will be held in the HURI seminar room, 1583 Massachusetts Ave., at 4-6 p.m.
NEW YORK: Gregory Huger, U.S. mission director of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Kyiv, will speak on the topic "What is the U.S. Government Doing in Ukraine?" The presentation will be held at the Ukrainian Institute of America, 2 E. 79th St., at 7 p.m.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.: Acclaimed Canadian recording artists Alexis Kochan and Julian Kytasty will perform at the historic Club Passim Folk Cafe in Harvard Square beginning at 8 p.m. For dinner reservations or information on ticket prices call (617) 492-7679.

Saturday, May 2

NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Institute of America will host a concert of the music of Alexis Kochan and Julian Kytasty. Their music combines the deepest layers of Ukrainian pre-Christian ritual and folk song with contemporary influences from polytonality to jazz in a multi-layered fabric of voices and instruments. The concert, which will begin at 8 p.m., will be followed by a reception. For information or reservations, contact the institute, 2 E. 79th St., by phone at (212) 288-8660 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Visit the institute's homepage on the Internet at http://www.brama.com/uia/.
MORRISTOWN, N.J.: OLCO International presents the first in a series of salon concerts, featuring Oleh Chmyr, baritone, and Volodymyr Vynnytsky, pianist, in an evening of music by Mozart, Rossini, Verdi, Chopin and Ukrainian composers. The concert, to be held at 15 Robertson Court, On Windmill Pond, begins at 7:30 p.m. It will be followed by a wine and cheese reception. Tickets: $25. For ticket reservations call (973) 993-8090. Seating is limited; advance tickets only.
WARREN, Mich.: The Detroit District Committee of the Ukrainian National Association, the Shevchenko Scientific Society and the Ukrainian Graduates of Detroit and Windsor invite the public to a meeting with Prof. Vasyl Zhukovsky, vice-rector, and Profs. Natalia Lominska and Olexiy Izmentinov of the Ostroh Academy, who will speak on the topic "Education and the Youth of Ukraine." The presentation will be held at the Immaculate Conception Grade School auditorium, 29500 Westbrook, at 7 p.m.

Sunday, May 3

NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Museum invites members and friends to its annual membership meeting to be held at The Ukrainian Museum, 203 Second Ave., at 2 p.m.

Saturday, May 9

CLEVELAND: The Buryverkhy Ukrainian Plast Sorority will host a debutante ball at the Wyndham Cleveland Hotel at Playhouse Square, 1260 Euclid Ave. Tickets: $60, dinner and dance; students, $40; $20, dance only. For further information call (216) 642-8796 or (440) 546-7828.

Sunday, May 10

CHICAGO: The Ukrainian Cultural Center, 2247 W. Chicago Ave., is holding a Mothers' Day buffet and champagne celebration at 12:30-3:30 p.m., with music by Dzherelo. Admission: $25, adults; $12.50, children under age 12. For further information and to reserve tickets and tables call (773) 384-6400. Reservations will be accepted until May 5.

ONGOING

NEW YORK: The Romanian Folk Art Museum presents "Romania: Love of Beauty," an exhibit of the centuries-old tradition of weaving at Gallery 2nd, 59 E. Second St. On display are rugs, weavings and costumes from the museum's extensive collection, the largest European folkloric collection in the U.S. The exhibit includes contemporary folk art and crafts representing 500 artisans of Romania, including the Bukovyna region that straddles the Romanian-Ukrainian border, as well as a demonstration of the art of decorated beaded eggs for the Easter according to the Julian calendar (April 19). The exhibit is open through April 22, noon-6 p.m. Slide lectures and discussions will be held on April 20 and 27 at 5-9 p.m. For details call (212) 677-4664.

ADVANCE NOTICE

NEW YORK: Single Ukrainian Weekenders will hold their Spring Singles Mixer at 136 Second Ave., between St. Mark's Place and Nineth Street, second floor, starting at 9 p.m. Admission: $10. Come early and enjoy the Ukrainian Street Festival. The mixer will continue with an informal outdoor brunch on Sunday, May 17. Weekenders may meet at 2 p.m. in front of St. George Church on E. Seventh Street (between Second and Third avenues). For more information call (212) 358-9615 (after 8 p.m.) or e-mail [email protected]. For further events please send your name, address and e-mail address to: Weekenders, P.O. Box 1607, New York, N.Y. 10009.

Sunday, August 16-23

EMLENTON, Pa.: A workshop of Ukrainian music will be held at the All Saints Ukrainian Orthodox Church Camp in the Allegheny Mountains. Minimum age for the workshop: 16. The weeklong program includes: folk and religious music; male and female ensembles; joint concert and performances with the Kobzarska Sich Bandura Camp; private voice lessons; lectures; and ensemble singing. Instructors are: Oleh Mahlay, music director, Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus; Julian Kytasty, bandurist and former music director, St. Andrew's College, Winnipeg; and staff of the Kobzarska Sich Bandura Camp which is being held concurrently with the workshop. For more information and an application, contact: Kobzarska Sich, c/o Anatoli W. Murha - Administrator, 15356 Ellen Drive, Livonia, MI 48154; telephone, (734) 953-0305 (home); (734) 718-1795 (voice mail); or via e-mail [email protected]

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