PREVIEW OF EVENTS (01/27/02)

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Wednesday - Thursday, January 30, 31

CLEVELAND: A trade delegation from Kharkiv Oblast is holding a mini trade show at which members will buy and sell products; look for reps to sell and distribute their products in the United States; seek agreements to sell and distribute American products in Ukraine; as well as offer opportunities for U.S. companies to lower their costs by outsourcing software development or garment production and by identifying lower-cost sources of products and components. Schedule of meetings: January 30, 4-6 p.m., Lakeside Holiday Inn, 1111 Lakeside.; January 31, 3-6 p.m., one-on-one meetings, Lakeside Holiday Inn, 1111 Lakeside. Free admission. To schedule call Andy Fedynsky, (440) 331-6153. Additional information is available on www.ukrainebiz.com.

Saturday, February 2

NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Medical Association New York Metropolitan Chapter in cooperation with the Self Reliance Association of American Ukrainians, New York Branch will hold the third in a series of community based medical lectures at 2 p.m. The featured physicians include Dr. Mykola Alyakewycz, whose topic will be "Common Urological Problems," and Dr. Ihor Magun, whose topic will be "Chest Pain." The presentations will take place at 98 Second Ave. Admission is free; refreshments will be served. For further information call (516) 766-5147.

Monday, February 4

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.: The Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute will present a lecture by Oleksander Halenko, senior research fellow at the Institute for Political and Ethnic Studies, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, and Shklar Fellow of the Ukrainian Research Institute, titled "The Legend of Roksolana, or: How a Turkish Sultan's Wife Became a Ukrainian National Heroine." The lecture will be held in the Institute Seminar Room, 1583 Massachusetts Ave., at 4-6 p.m. For more information contact the institute, (617) 495-4053 or [email protected].

Friday, February 8

EDMONTON: The Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies and the National Film Board of Canada present the Edmonton premiere of "My Mother's Village" by acclaimed director and stills photographer John Paskievich. The documentary film explores how children of refugees and immigrants are caught between two worlds: Canada, where they live; and Ukraine, the distant land of their parents. The film will be screened at the Provincial Museum of Alberta, 12845 102 Ave., at 7 p.m., followed by a discussion and reception for Mr. Paskievich. Tickets: adults, $7; students/children, $5; children under 12, free. For further information and advance tickets, contact: CIUS, (780) 492-2972; [email protected]; Ukrainian Book Store, 10215 97th St., (780) 422-4255. Tickets are also available at the door the night of the screening.

Sunday, February 10

NEW YORK: The Yaroslav Kulynych Film Studio presents the videofilm "In Celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Ukrainian Independence," featuring highlights of events held in Kyiv as part of the 10th anniversary independence celebrations August 18-24, 2001. The following will be shown: The III World Forum of Ukrainians: The Plenary Session (August 18); Cultural Program and Concert featuring speakers and artists from the Ukrainian diaspora (August 19, Ukraina Palace); III WFU: Passage of the Resolutions (August 20); Gala Concert, featuring leading artists from Ukraine (August 23); and, Military Parade and Youth Rally on Kyiv's Independence Square (August 24th). The video showing, which is sponsored by the World Congress of Ukrainians, the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, and the Ukrainian American Coordinating Council, will be shown at the Ukrainian National Home, 142 Second Ave., at 2-5:30 p.m.
DANIELSON, Conn.: "Children of Chornobyl," photographs by Joseph Sywenkyj, is on view at Quinebaug Valley Community College. The exhibit opened at the college gallery, 742 Upper Maple St., on January 21 and will be on view through February 22. A reception will be held February 5 at 6-7:30 p.m. The "Children of Chornobyl" photographs have been exhibited throughout the United States, including the United Nations Visitor's Lobby and the Russell Building in Washington. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. For additional information and for directions call (860) 774 -1160.

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