PREVIEW OF EVENTS
Saturday, October 6
- NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific Society is holding a lecture by
Dr. Frank Sysyn, director, Peter Jacyk Center for Ukrainian Historical
Research, Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies, University of Alberta,
and visiting professor, Harriman Institute, Columbia University, on the
topic "The Religious and National Thought of Bohdan Khmelnytskyi."
The lecture will be held at the society's building, 63 Fourth Ave. (between
Ninth and 10th streets) at 5 p.m. For additional information call (212)
254-5130.
- GLEN SPEY, N.Y.: The Ukrainian American Cultural Foundation is holding
an Oktoberfest at the Verkhovyna Resort. Festivities start at noon; come
enjoy Ukrainian and German food, Oktoberfest beer, as well as music and
dancing. Instructions: Route 97/42 west from Port Jervis, N.Y., for 11
miles; take right by bridge over Delaware River onto Route 41, High Road,
go up hill for 1.7 miles; Verkhovyna is on the left. Ample parking is available.
For more information call Yuri Blanarovich, (973) 568-3310.
Saturday-Sunday, October 6-7
- CLEVELAND: Plast's adult scout division (starshi plastuny, or STPs),
will hold a jamboree at the Pysanyi Kamin campgrounds in Middlefield, Ohio.
The jamboree is for all STP members. Topics of discussion will include
election of a new head; role of STPs within Plast, fraternities/sororities
and branches; e-mail communication and website; as well as camps and other
activities for STPs. Cost for the weekend: $40. For more information and
registration contact Taras Toporowych via e-mail, [email protected],
or call (440) 503-1414.
Sunday, October 7
- CHICAGO: The Ukrainian National Museum of Chicago is hosting a benefit
banquet at the Ukrainian Cultural Center, 2247 W. Chicago Ave., at 1 p.m.
Donation per person: $75; senior citizens, $50. The keynote speaker at
the event will be Marta Zielyk, senior diplomatic interpreter, U.S. Department
of State. The banquet will launch the fund-raising campaign for the museum
expansion project at 721 N. Oakley Blvd. For more information call (312)
421-8020 on Thursday-Friday.
Friday, October 12
- NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Art and Literary Club and Mayana Gallery invite
the public to "In Search of Myself," an exhibit of paintings
by Andriy Humeniuk from Lviv. The exhibit, which precedes the artist's
return to Ukraine after a five-year stay in this country, will be on view
through October 21. Mr. Humeniuk will also read excerpts from his play
"Doroha," which reflects his American experience. Donation: $10.
The evening begins at 7 p.m. at the Mayana Gallery, 136 Second Ave., fourth
floor. Gallery hours: Friday, 6-8 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 1-5 p.m. For more
information call (212) 260-4490 or (212) 777-8144; e-mail [email protected];
or visit the website www.brama.com/mayana/.
Saturday, October 13
- SOUTHPORT, Conn.: Ukrainian National Women's League of America Branch
73 of Fairfield County will hold a social dubbed "Come and Dance"
at the Ukrainian-American Club, 279 King's Drive (off I-95, near Exit 19)
at 7 p.m., featuring popular dancer and choreographer Jerry Parris, often
referred to as America's most knowledgeable dance teacher. Mr. Parris will
present the Latin dance; MC for the evening will be Olya Chodoba Fryz.
Light refreshments will be available. This fun event is being held to promote
awareness and foster support for The Ukrainian Museum in New York. For
more information and reservations call Roma Hayda, (203) 261-4530, or Helen
Balaban, (203) 255-5461.
Sunday, October 14
- EDMONTON: The Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies (CIUS) is sponsoring
a panel discussion on "The Current State and Future of Ukrainian Studies,"
which will be held at St. Michael Room, Chateau Louis Hotel and Conference
Center, 11727 Kingsway, at 4-7 p.m. Panelists include: Dr. Andreas Kappeler,
professor and director, Institute of East European History, University
of Vienna; Dr. Frank Sysyn, director, Peter Jacyk Center for Ukrainian
Historical Research, CIUS, University of Alberta; Dr. Oleh Ilnytzkyj, professor,
Department of Modern Languages and Cultural Studies, University of Alberta,
with Dr. Zenon Kohut, CIUS director, as moderator. A reception to follow
presentations and discussions. Space is limited. RSVP by October 10 by
calling (780) 492-2972; or e-mailing [email protected].
ADVANCE NOTICE
Sunday, October 28
- FOX CHASE MANOR, Pa.: The Basilian Spirituality Center will offer an
afternoon of presentations and discussions led by Ana Marie Catanzaro,
M.S., M.A., and Dr. Bruce Morrison, D.O., who will address the issues of,
respectively, the relationship between religion, spirituality and health
and health maintenance in the midst of crisis, illness, and suffering;
and personal spirituality and practice, organized religion and sources
of personal hope, and how they affect medical care and end of life issues.
Pre-registration by October 12; cost: $25; registration at door, $30. Refreshments
included. To register call (215) 432-8381.
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30, 2001, No. 39, Vol. LXIX
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