PREVIEW OF EVENTS (11/14/99)

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Monday, November 15

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.: The Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute is holding a lecture titled "The Restoration and Development of Theological Education in the Greco-Catholic and Orthodox Churches in Ukraine: Challenges and Prospects," by the Rev. Dr. Andriy Chirovsky, director, Sheptytsky Institute of Eastern Christian Studies, University of St. Paul, Ottawa. The lecture will be held in the HURI Seminar Room, 1583 Massachusetts Ave., at 4-6 p.m. For additional information call (617) 495-4053.

Wednesday, November 17

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.: The Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute is holding a roundtable discussion in Ukrainian on the topic "Tales of Three Cities: Problems of Nation-Building in Ukraine during the 1990s in Uzhorod, Kryvyi Rih and Mykolaiv," with Nadia Havrylyuk, Uzhorod State University; Valeriy Kozak, journalist from Kryvyi Rih; and Natalia Shevchenko, Mykolaiv Pedagogical Institute. The discussion will be held in the HURI Seminar Room, 1583 Massachusetts Ave., at noon-2 p.m. A "brown bag" lunch with drinks will be provided.

Saturday, November 20

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 the composer's biography, composition and distinct musical style, as well as insight on his untimely passing. The presentation 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 the club at [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; tour of University of Michigan Central and North campuses; tour of Ann Arbor; a visit to the University of Michigan Museum of Art; and 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 the club at [email protected].

Monday, November 22

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.: The Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute is holding a presentation on the topic "The Rule of Law and the Judiciary in Ukraine" by Bohdan A. Futey, judge, U.S. Court of Federal Claims, Washington. The presentation will be held in the HURI Seminar Room, 1583 Massachusetts Ave., at 4-6 p.m. For more information call (617) 495-4053.

Sunday, November 28

PHOENIX, Ariz.: The 19th annual "International Christmas" festival opens in downtown Phoenix, on the indoor concourse of Bank One Center. The festival, which provides a focal point for learning about the cultural diversity in the community, continues through December 30. The festival showcases 45 trees decorated with artifacts representative of each group's heritage; Christmas characters and Santa carvings; hundreds of dolls, representing a broad range of nationalities; and a creche collection. The tree representing Ukraine is decorated by members of the local branch of the Ukrainian National Women's League of America. Enjoy midday choral concerts weekdays, November 29 - December 10. Bring the children for a special afternoon of ethnic Christmas ornament and card-making (materials provided free of charge), as well as puppet shows on Saturday, December 4. International entrees are featured for lunch in the Coin Room Cafe throughout the month. The festival is open seven days a week, including Christmas Day, at 8 a.m.-9 p.m. The free, public event is courtesy of Bank One. For additional information call (602) 221-1005.

ADVANCE NOTICE

Sunday, December 5

CLEVELAND: The Cleveland Branch of the Plast Ukrainian youth organization will celebrate its 50th anniversary with the following activities to be held at the St. Pokrova Church Hall, 6812 Broadview Road, in Parma: an exhibit of Plast memorabilia starting at 3 p.m., followed by a jubilee program at 4 p.m. and dinner at 5:30 p.m. The Ukrainian community is cordially invited to participate in the golden anniversary celebration. Current and former Plast members who have not yet received an invitation to the anniversary celebrations are asked to update their mailing address at the contact listed below. For further information, to make tax-deductible contributions, or to forward written greetings contact: Bohdan Kowcz, 3697 Vezber Drive, Seven Hills, OH 44131; telephone, (440) 524-1639; or e-mail inquiries to Dr. Ihor Zachary at [email protected].
LOS ANGELES: The Kobzar Ukrainian National Choir of Los Angeles, jointly with Ukrainian Culture Center and the California Association to Aid Ukraine (CAAU), present their 1999 "Christmas Carol Concert" to benefit orphans in Ukraine. Please plan to join us for this festive holiday concert starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Ukrainian Culture Center, 4315 Melrose Ave. Suggested ticket contribution is $10 for adults; $5 for children age 6-12; and free for children age 5 and under. For further information call Bohdan Malaniak, (818) 249-6741.
WINNIPEG: The St. Andrew's College Ensemble, Dostoino, organized in 1998 by St. Andrew's College under the direction of Tatiana Navolska, will appear in performance at the Eva Claire Recital Hall, School of Music, University of Manitoba, at 7:30 p.m. Titled in Church Slavonic "Hlasom Moim" (With my Voice), the concert will feature sacred music by the renowned 17-18th century Ukrainian masters Dyletskyi, Bortniansky and Berezovsky. The entire performance is in Church Slavonic, the original language of the compositions. Tickets, at $12, are available from the choristers as well as St. Andrew's College by calling (204) 474-8895.

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