PREVIEW OF EVENTS (11/07/99)

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Tuesday, November 9

CHICAGO: In conjunction with the exhibit "Generations: A Documentary of Ukrainians in Chicago" being held at the Harold Washington Library Center, singer-actress Mariana Sadowska of the Gardzienize Theater in Poland will present "Folk Songs and Traditions of Ukraine." The performance will take place at the library center, Video Theater, at 400 S. State St., at 5:30 p.m.

Friday, November 12

PHILADELPHIA: The Ukrainian League of Philadelphia presents its first annual "Beef and Beer Ukrainian-Style Event - Halloween po Staromu"; costumes are highly recommended. Festivities will be held at the League Hall, corner of 23rd and Brown streets, (just blocks away from the Art Museum). The fun starts at 7:30 p.m. Donation: $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Must be 21 to attend; proper ID will be required. There will be plenty of free food, soda and beer for all, supplemented by a cash bar, as well as music contests and great prizes. So, come on out and have some fun! To order tickets and for further information, call Lesia Holowchak, (215) 543-9253, or Chrystyna Olearchyk, (609) 795-1937. Proceeds and donations to benefit the renovation effort of the hall.

Saturday, November 13

NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific Society is holding a lecture by Yaroslav Bilinsky, professor of political science and international relations, University of Delaware, who will speak on the topic "Ukraine's Admission to NATO: Military, Diplomatic and Political Aspects of the Issue." The lecture will be held at the society's building, 63 Fourth Ave., at 5 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday, November 13-14

NEW YORK: The Yara Arts Group, the New York Bandura Ensemble and the Ukrainian Institute of America present "Harvest: Ukrainian Folk Song Today." The two-day festival of song will include three major events: "Sing with the Ancestors," a Saturday afternoon workshop at 1-5 p.m. in Ukrainian folk song; a Saturday evening event at 8 p.m. titled "Ancient Song, New Voices," featuring a presentation of ancient folk songs in Ukraine today by Maryana Sadowska and a concert of new interpretation of traditional songs by Alexis Kochan and Julian Kytasty; and a Sunday afternoon concert at 5 p.m. titled "New Music from Old Sources," with performances by bandurist Roman Hrynkiv from Kyiv and the Experimental Bandura Trio. All the events will take place at the Ukrainian Institute of America, 2 E. 79th St. at Fifth Avenue. Tickets: $20 per event with discount for festival. Participants for the workshop should pre-register with Yara. For information call Yara Arts Group, (212) 475-6474, e-mail [email protected], or visit the website http://www.brama.com/yara/.

Sunday, November 14

JENKINTOWN, Pa.: For those who are interested in learning more about finding the proper career path or interested in returning to learning, Manor College, 700 Fox Chase Road, is holding an Open House/Career Day at 1 p.m. An introduction to the college, complete with faculty, staff and student discussions, as well as presentations on the various programs offered, provide a complete overview of Manor. Special seminars will be given on "I'm Undecided About a Career," "Financial Aid" and "Return to Learning for Adults." For more information or reservations for the special seminars, call the Admissions Office, (215) 884-2216.
WOONSOCKET, R.I.: The Ladies Sodality of St. Michael's Ukrainian Orthodox Church will sponsor it 24th annual Christmas Bazaar to be held in the parish hall at 74 Harris Ave., at 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Featured will be the Ukrainian Restaurant (eat in or take-out), Santa's Attic, craft items and pastry table. For further information, contact Sandra Hreczuck, (508) 883-4327.
SILVER SPRING, Md.: As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral will have a luncheon to launch its jubilee year cookbook, "Traditional Ukrainian and Other Favorite Recipes." The event will be held at the cathedral's parish hall, 15100 New Hampshire Ave., at 1 p.m. Cost: $7 per person; tickets available at the door. For further information call Luda Murphy, (301) 657-9719. The cookbook may be ordered from Ms. Murphy for $8, plus $2 for postage and handling.

Monday, November 15

NEW YORK: Freedom House, jointly with the Ukrainian Institute of America, presents a meeting with Dr. Robert Conquest, senior research fellow and scholar-curator at the Hoover Institution, on the occasion of the publication of his new book "A Ravaged Century," by W. W. Norton of New York. The meeting will be opened by Adrian Karatnycky, president of Freedom House, with introductory remarks by Leonard R. Sussman, former executive director and currently senior scholar in international communications at Freedom House. Dr. Conquest's talk will be followed by a question-and-answer exchange. Dr. Conquest is author of numerous books on Soviet and international affairs, including the classic work on the Stalinist era, "The Great Terror" and "The Harvest of Sorrow: Soviet Collectivization and the Terror-Famine." Dr. Conquest's newest book will be available for signing and sale. The meeting will be held at the institute, 2 E. 79th St., at 6-8 p.m. Contribution: $10; reception to follow. For further information call (212) 288-8660.

Tuesday, November 16

SOUTH ORANGE, N.J.: The Seton Hall International Music Festival will feature Adrian Bryttan conducting the New Jersey Youth Symphony in works by Rossini, Mascagni and the Rachmaninoff Second Symphony. Soprano Liuba Shchybchyk will sing arias of Verdi and Puccini. For tickets call Seton Hall University, (973) 761-9098

Friday-Sunday, November 19-21

BOSTON: Jacques Hnizdovsky's woodcuts and linocuts will be on exhibition and for sale at William Greenbaum Fine Prints at the New England Antiquarian Print Fair, Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston St. Hours: Friday, 5-9 p.m., admission, $10; Saturday, noon-7 p.m., and Sunday, noon-5 p.m., admission, $5. Works by Louis Lozowick will also be shown. For more information call (978) 283-0112.

Saturday, November 20

NEW YORK: The world premiere of Virko Baley's "Treny" for Two Violoncellos and Soprano (1996-1999) will be presented at the Ukrainian Institute of America as part of its "Music at the Institute" series. The new work will feature cellists Natalia Khoma and Suren Bagratuni, and soprano Oksana Krovytska stepping in for the previously announced soprano Olha Pasichnyk, winner of the first prize in the Mirjam Helin International Singing Competition in Helsinki, Finland, in August. The complete cycle of "Treny" (Laments) appears as a tetralogy inspired by poems by the Polish Renaissance poet Jan Kochanowski. "Treny" was commissioned by Dr. W. Howard Hoffman and written for the evening's soloists. Tickets, priced at $20, are available at the institute, (212) 288-8660, with senior and student discounts available. The concert will be held at the institute, 2 E. 79th St., beginning at 8 p.m.
EAST HANOVER, N.J.: The Ukrainian American Professionals and Businesspersons Association of New York and New Jersey will feature special guest speaker Myron Holubiak, president of Roche Laboratories, who will speak on the topic "Why Ukrainian Americans Should Consider a Career in the Pharmaceutical Industry." The presentation will be held at the Ramada Hotel, 130 Route 10 (westbound), at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
ANN ARBOR, Mich.: The University of Michigan Ukrainian Club is sponsoring a lecture in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of Ukrainian composer Volodymyr Ivasiuk's death. Guest speaker is Iryna Shamraj of the Ukrainian Music Institute, Detroit branch. Topics will include his biography, composition and distinct musical style, as well as insight on his untimely passing. The lecture will be held in Room D on the third floor in the Michigan League, 911 N. University Ave., University of Michigan, at 7:30 p.m. For additional information contact Petro Lisowsky, (734) 214-3829, or Vera Slywynsky, (734) 764-9640; or e-mail [email protected].

Saturday-Sunday, November 20-21

ANN ARBOR, Mich.: The University of Michigan Ukrainian Club is inviting high school juniors and seniors to participate in its third annual "Ukrainian Student Weekend" at the University of Michigan. Activities will include a lecture by Iryna Shamraj commemorating the 20th anniversary of Ukrainian composer Volodymyr Ivasiuk's death; a tour of University of Michigan Central and North Campuses; a tour of Ann Arbor; a visit to the University of Michigan Museum of Art; and an introduction to university life at the University of Michigan. Registration is free. For additional information, contact Petro Lisowsky, (734) 214-3829, or Vera Slywnsky, (734) 764-9640; or e-mail [email protected].

Sunday, November 21

CHICAGO: The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art presents a concert featuring pianist Myroslava Kysylevych and violinist Solomia Soroka in a program of works by Revutsky, Skoryk, Tartini and Hubay. The concert will be held at the institute, 2320 W. Chicago Ave., at 2 p.m.
SAN FRANCISCO: St. Michael's Ukrainian Orthodox Church will celebrate its patron saint's feast day in San Francisco's historic church with the participation of the Rev. Sviatoslav Kowaliv. Divine liturgy will be celebrated in Ukrainian at 10:30 a.m., followed by a dinner at 1 p.m. in the parish hall at 345 Seventh St. (between Folsom and Harrison streets). Donation: $10, adults; $5, students. For reservations call the parish, (415) 861-4066. (Regular divine liturgy is celebrated each Sunday starting at 10:30 a.m., followed by luncheon or coffee and snacks in the parish hall. These meals are a form of fund-raising for the parish.)

Saturday, November 27

CHICAGO: In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Plast in Chicago, we invite the entire Ukrainian American community in North America to "Come Celebrate With Us!" Our golden jubilee banquet and dance will be held at The Westin O'Hare, 6100 River Road, Rosemont, Ill. The evening will begin with cocktails at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. and a program filled with reminiscences of our 50 years in Chicago. The dance will begin at 9:30 p.m. with music for the evening provided by Good Times. Reservation for dinner must be made in advance. Admission for the dinner and dance is $85 per person; $70 for students; and $25 for the zabava. For more information call (312) 829-8146, or visit the Plast Chicago website at http://www.ukrainianchicago.com.

ADVANCE NOTICE

Wednesday, December 1

PAOLI, Pa.: Join Roman Hrynkiv, the virtuoso bandura master from Kyiv, for an enchanting evening of bandura sounds featuring a rich medley of folk, classical and contemporary music. Hear "Schedryk" ("The Carol of the Bells") performed the way it was meant to be. This is a fund-raising gala dinner sponsored by The World Affairs Council of Greater Valley Forge as part of its "Holidays Around the World" celebration series. In addition to a delicious dinner, the evening will include a sampler of traditional Ukrainian holiday fare. Additional entertainment will be provided by Paul A. Goble, a former U.S. State Department officer and now communications director for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, who will weave a medley of Soviet and post-Soviet humor as a reflection on the realities of that region. This wonderful gala event will be held beginning at 6 p.m. at the Waynesborough Country Club, 440 Darby-Paoli Road. Tickets for the event are $75 per person. Send checks to the World Affairs Council of Greater Valley Forge, P.O. Box 632, Southeastern, PA 19399-0632. Deadline: November 19. Black tie optional. For additional information, call Andrew Fylypovych, (215) 575-4136.

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