PREVIEW OF EVENTS (03/19/00)

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Friday, March 24

MORRISTOWN, N.J.: The Moscow Soloists, led by Lviv-born viola virtuoso Yuri Bashmet, will appear at the Community Theatre in Morristown at 8 p.m., in a program of Tchaikovsky's "Andante Cantabile" and "Serenade in C Major for Strings" and Shostakovich's "Sinfonia for Viola and Strings." Tickets, at $38, $33 and $28, are available by calling the Ticket Hotline, (973) 539-8008, through Ticketmaster, at the box office and online at www.communitytheatrenj.com. The Community Theatre is located at 100 South St.

Saturday-Sunday, March 25-26

PHILADELPHIA: The Ukrainian National Women's League of America Philadelphia Regional Council will commemorate the UNWLA's 75th anniversary. The festivities include an exhibit, "Our Talents" (Saturday); a panel discussion, "Woman in a Kaleidoscope" (Sunday, 1 p.m.); and a jubilee banquet (Sunday, 3 p.m.). The events will take place at the Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center, 700 Cedar Road, Jenkintown, Pa. Price: $40 per person by reservation only. For information and reservations call Ludmyla Chajkowsky, (215) 673-5289.

Wednesday, March 29

NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Institute of America, 2 E. 79th St., is holding an art exhibit of the works of Volodymyr Kovalchuk of Toronto, as well as a reading by New York Group writer Yuri Tarnawsky, who will read from his new book of poetry titled, "They Don't Exist." An opening reception for the art exhibit will be held on Tuesday, March 28, at 6-9 p.m. The exhibit will be on view through April 2. Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. daily (closed Monday). For additional information call the institute, (212) 288-8660.

Saturday, April 1

NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Institute of America presents the a concert of Ukrainian folk music featuring the renowned folk music ensemble Cheres. For the best mountain music from Eastern Europe available live today in New York City, experience the rousing centuries-old folk hits played by this acclaimed band. Cheres' musical arsenal includes a wide assortment of handmade instruments made by artisans in the Carpathians. The performance will take place at the institute, 2 E. 79th St., at 8 p.m. and will be followed by a reception. For information call the UIA, (212) 288-8660.

Saturday-Sunday, April 1-2

ARLINGTON, Va.: Jacques Hnizdovsky's woodcuts and linocuts will be on exhibition and for sale at William Greenbaum Fine Prints, 18th Washington International Print Fair, Holiday Inn, 1900 N. Fort Myer Drive on Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information call (978) 283-0112.

Tuesday, April 4

EDMONTON: The Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies at the University of Alberta is holding a lecture by Dr. Bohdan Klid, CIUS, on the topic "Claiming Sovereignty Over the Past: 19th Century Ukrainian-Russian Debates over Kyivan Rus'." The lecture will be held in the CIUS Library, 352 Athabasca Hall, at 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 8

NASHVILLE, Tenn.: The Dnipro dance ensemble from Milwaukee, Wisc., under the direction of Mark Glubisz, will be the featured performers at the 10th anniversary of Middle Tennessee State University. The event will be in the James Building, Tennessee Room, Main Street in Murfresboro. For more information call Petro Burak, (615) 834-8140, or Mary Duke, (615) 612-2904.

Monday, April 10

TORONTO: The Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies (CIUS) Seminar in Ukrainian Studies at the University of Toronto is holding a lecture by Marko Bojcun, University of North London, United Kingdom, on "Civilizations in the Current Debate about Ukraine's Identity." The event will be held at University College at 4 p.m. For additional information call (416) 978-6934.

Sunday, April 16

PASSAIC, N.J.: Ukrainian National Women's League of America Branch 18 is planning an Easter Yarmarok (bazaar) to be held at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church Hall, 106 President St. Among the featured artists will be Christina Holowchak Debarry, Laryssa Martyniuk, Bohdan Borzemsky and Slava Gerulak, as well as new artists from Ukraine. As always, pysanky and traditional Ukrainian crafts will be available, along with Ukrainian CDs and videotapes. Prospective vendors may contact the chairperson of the event, Sonya Capar, (973) 473-8755.

Sunday, March 19

WESTMINSTER, Md.: Carroll Community College invites the public to a retrospective exhibit of the works of Wasyl Palijczuk, featuring paintings, sculpture, drawings and mixed media. The artist, a resident of Baltimore, is professor of art at Western Maryland College and recipient of the first Western Maryland College Creativity Award. The exhibit, which opens March 19 at 2-4 p.m., will run through April 26. The college is located on Routes 32 and 97. For information call (410) 386-8000.

ADVANCE NOTICE

FRESH MEADOWS, N.Y.: Classes in English as a Second Language are being offered by certified New York City teachers at the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, 171-21 Underhill Ave. These free classes are not for credit and are open to adults who are residents of Queens and Long Island. Days and time will be determined by responses. If you are interested, call Teklya, (718) 353-0242 (evenings).
NEW YORK: The New York chapter of the Ukrainian National Women's League of America is announcing that it will host a festive program and banquet on June 3-4 at the Ukrainian National Home at 140 Second Ave. In conjunction with the festivities, an exhibit of photographs (representing the current works of the different divisions of the New York chapter of the UNWLA) and children's literature will be held on June 3 at the Ukrainian National Home. Further details will be available at a later date.

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