PREVIEW OF EVENTS (09/20/98)

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Monday, September 21

EDMONTON, Alberta: The Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies is holding a lecture, as part of its fall seminar series, by Dr. Frank Sysyn, director, Peter Jacyk Center for Ukrainian Historical Research, Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies, University of Alberta, titled "On the 350th Anniversary of the Khmelnytsky Uprising: The Changing Image of the Hetman." The lecture will be held at the University of Alberta, 352 Athabasca Hall, at 3:30 p.m. For additional information call (403) 492-2972.

Wednesday, September 23

NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific Society is sponsoring a lecture by Mykola Riabchuk, writer, publicist and editor of the Kyiv newspaper Krytyka. Mr. Riabchuk will speak on the topic "The Politics of Ukrainization in Present-day Ukraine: Myth and Reality." The lecture will be held at the society's building, 63 Fourth Ave., at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, September 26

MORRIS PLAINS, N.J.: The Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, Whippany Branch, will be hosting a Ukrainian Day festival starting at 11 a.m. at Malapardis Park in East Hanover at the intersections of Routes 287, 80, 10 and 46. Admission to the park is by donation. This beautiful setting will come alive with music, dance and entertainment. Vendors will be selling traditional Ukrainian food, arts and crafts. In the evening, starting at 9:30 p.m., there will be dancing at the Ramada Inn in East Hanover to the music of Chwyla. Admission to the dance is $10.

Sunday, September 27

PARSIPPANY, N.J.: Selfreliance UA Federal Credit Union will hold a grand opening of its Parsippany Branch Office, located in the UNA Corporate Headquarters building, 2200 Route 10. Ribbon cutting ceremony, blessing of office, buffet, free gifts and grand prize drawing to begin at 2 p.m. The general public is invited to attend. For more information, call the credit union's Newark Office, (973) 373-7839.
PITTSBURGH: The Pittsburgh Ukrainian Festival Committee announces the 17th annual Ukrainian Festival, in the Commons Room of the Cathedral of Learning on the University of Pittsburgh campus, at noon-6 p.m. Admission is free. The festival will feature cultural displays and entertainment, as well as offer Ukrainian food and merchandise for purchase. Following the event, at 6 p.m. in the Bellefield Annex Auditorium, there will be a free concert of Ukrainian song and dance, featuring the Kyiv Dance Ensemble and the Poltava Ukrainian Dance Company. For additional information, call Kristina Kincak, (724) 695-1915.
NEWARK, N.J.: St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church Sunday religion classes for grades K, 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, 8 will begin September 7. Classes will be held for one hour immediately after 9:30 liturgy. Also, all high school youths are invited to join the parish's hands-on spiritual workshop held every fourth Sunday after 9:30 liturgy, beginning on September 27. The workshop includes: hands-on (good deed) activities, guest speakers and discussions. For more information call Roksolana Misilo, (973) 376-4807.

Monday, September 28

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.: The Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute, as part of its seminar series, is holding a lecture by Vitaliy Shelest, corresponding member, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine titled "Science and The Scientist in Ukraine Today: Some Personal and Theoretical Observations." The lecture will be held in the HURI Seminar Room, 1583 Massachusetts Ave.

Saturday, October 3

NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Institute of America invites the Ukrainian community to an Autumn Anniversary Celebration at the institute. There will be cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and music. For information or to RSVP, call the institute no later than Tuesday, September 29, at (212) 288-8660.
TORONTO: The Ukrainian Canadian Art Foundation invites the public to attend the opening of an exhibition featuring the graphic works of Yaroslav Myskiv. A master printmaker, Mr. Myskiv, who hails originally from Ukraine's Ternopil region, moved to Sevastopol after graduating from the Art Academy of Lviv. While at the academy he studied under Danylo Dovboshynsky, who is widely respected as one of the leaders of the generation that exploded onto the Soviet art scene in the 1960s. Mr. Myskiv has participated in countless international juried exhibitions and has had four retrospective shows. This show will mark Mr. Myskiv's premiere North American solo exhibition. The exhibit will be opened at 7 p.m. by Svitlana Vyshtalenko, correspondent for "Ukraine and the World." The exhibition continues to October 23. UCAF is located at 2118-A Bloor St. W. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Telephone: (416) 766-6802; fax: (416) 762-9298.
TRENTON, N.J.: The Ukrainian National Home will celebrate its 35th anniversary at the St. George's Ukrainian Orthodox Church hall located at 839 Yardville-Allentown Road, Yardville, N.J. The program will start at 8 p.m., followed by a family-style dinner with dancing to the music of Fata Morgana. Admission: $25 with a cash bar. For further information, call M. Romanko, (609) 895-0590.

Sunday, October 4

NEWARK, N.J.: The Jubilee Committee of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church invites the Ukrainian community to celebrate the 25th anniversary of priesthood of the Rev. John Szadiak CSsR and the 40th anniversary of priesthood of the Rev. John Stuchlak CSsR, Divine liturgy will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Church, Sandford Avenue, followed by a banquet to be held at the Ramada Inn, Route 10 westbound, East Hanover, N.J. The cocktail hour will be at 1 p.m., followed by dinner at 2 p.m. Tickets, at $40 and $30 for seniors, must be ordered by September 27. To order tickets call Marta Borowyk, (908) 964-7886, or Joe Shatynski, (908) 688-8276, or mail a check with name, address and telephone number to: St. John's Church - Anniversary Celebration, 719 Sandford Ave., Newark, NJ 07106. Tables (10 persons) may be reserved by calling Rostyslaw Milanytch, (973) 762-4537 weeknights at 8-10 p.m.
NEW BRIGHTON, Pa.: An exhibit titled "Their Wisdom," featuring woodcut and mixed media works by Anizia Karmazyn-Olijar will be held at the Merrick Art Gallery, Fifth Avenue at 11th Street. The exhibit opens October 4 and will run through October 25. For more information call the gallery, (724) 846-1130.
LAKE SAN MARCOS, Calif.: The Lake San Marcos Chamber Music Society will present pianist Mykola Suk in a piano recital at the Lake San Marcos Recreation Lodge, 1105 La Bonita Drive, at 2:30 p.m. Mr. Suk will perform Fantasy, Op. 17 by Schumann, "Out of Doors" Suite by Bartok, Ukrainian Rhapsody by Lysenko and Spanish Rhapsody by Liszt. Tickets may be purchased at the door prior to the concert. General admission: $18; seniors, $15; students, $8. For further information, call (760) 744-7516.

Tuesday, October 6

HARTFORD, Conn.: The Hartford Branch of the Ukrainian American Youth Association (SUM) will begin its educational and sports activities at the Ukrainian National Home, 961 Wethersfield Ave., at 6 p.m. For more information, contact Irene Bobriwnyk, (860) 563-9517, or Anna Pokova, (860) 659-0669.

Wednesday, October 7

TORONTO: St. Vladimir Institute presents a lecture titled "In Quest of Meaning: A Journey Through the Religions of Ukraine" by Tony Rocchi, instructor at Centennial College and St. Vladimir Librarian. The lecture will be held at the institute, 620 Spadina Ave., at 7 p.m. Fee: $5. For additional information call (416) 923-3318.

Sunday, October 11

CHICAGO: The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art presents a concert featuring pianists Alexander and Alex Slobodyanik. The progam includes works by Chopin, Schumann, Brahms and Skoryk. The concert will be held at the institute, 2320 W. Chicago Ave., at 2 p.m.
CONYERS, Ga.: Bishop Robert M. Moskal will bless the new Mother of God Byzantine-Ukrainian Rite Catholic Church and Parish, located at 2850 Highway 138 NE. Divine liturgies will be said at the church daily at 7:45 a.m. and on Saturday evening (vigil) at 5:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 10 a.m. Conyers is located 27 miles southeast of Atlanta. All interested Byzantine Ukrainians are cordially invited to attend services. Contact Msgr. John Stevensky, pastor, (770) 760-1111, or the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate, (770) 922-1077, for additional information.

Saturday, October 17

LAS VEGAS, Nev.: The Ukrainian-American Social Club of Las Vegas will hold a Columbus Day and Fall Celebration, with festivities starting at 6 p.m. The get-together will be held at 1844 Westwind Road; admission: $7 per person. Dress is very casual. The club will furnish several entrees. Please bring a side dish or beverages and check with Steve on what is needed by calling (702) 434-1187. For reservations and more information call (702) 878-3591.

Sunday, October 18

TUCSON, Ariz.: Ukrainian National Women's League of America Branch 122 welcomes autumn with a Ukrainian dinner to be held at The Heidelberg, located at Pina and Swan Road, at 4 p.m. Donation: $6; proceeds designated toward continuing scholarships. The general public is invited. For reservations call Irene Drewnicky, (520) 795-6689, or Pavlyna Farrell, (520) 294-1835.

ONGOING

TORONTO: The Ukrainian Canadian Art Foundation marks the opening of its 24th season and its continued commitment to showcasing new trends in contempoary art with an exhibition of two Winnipeg artists, Olya Marko and Halia Stolar, titled "Dream Eye." These two innovators challenge through brilliant experimentation with elements of their Ukrainian heritage. The exhibit runs through September 30. For more information call UCAF, (416) 766-6802.
DOYLESTOWN, Pa.: The Barvinok Ukrainian Dance School offers Ukrainian dance classes for children ages 7 and up to be held at the Central Bucks School of Gymnastics and Dance, Route 611. Classes, which commenced on September 13, are held Sunday evenings and are under the instruction of Kristine Izak, member of the Syzokryli Ukrainian Dance Ensemble of New York and past member of the Voloshky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble. Ms. Izak is also an assistant and instructor for Roma Pryma Bohachevsky's Ukrainian Dance Workshop and Camps. For information and registration call (215) 362-5816.

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