PREVIEW OF EVENTS (11/17/02)

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Wednesday, November 20

Cambridge, Mass.: The exhibit "Recent Paintings by Motria Holowinsky" opens at the Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute on November 20, with a reception to be held at 5:30 -7:30 p.m. in the Seminar Room, 1583 Massachusetts Ave. The exhibit features the artist's highly lyrical paintings, a product of dreams on imaginary subjects and environments. Ms. Holowinsky teaches advanced studio courses and art history, and is chair of the art department, at Rocky Hill School in East Greenwich, R.I. The exhibit will be on view through January 17, 2003; exhibit hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information call (617) 495-4053, or e-mail [email protected].

Saturday, November 23

NEW YORK: A "Grand Bazaar" and "A Whale of a Sale" will be held at The Ukrainian Museum, 203 Second Ave., (between 12th and 13th streets) at 11 a.m.-5 p.m. On sale will be original oil paintings, hand embroidered textiles, unique Christmas ornaments, Christmas cards, one-of-a-kind decorative objects (ceramic, glass, wood), jewelry, as well as home baked goods. It's a marvelous opportunity to buy holiday gifts for the entire family; high quality items, low, low prices! This is a one-day-sale with buys not to be missed! For information call (212) 228-0110, or e-mail [email protected].
NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific Society is sponsoring a presentation by Irene Ovdiy, independent film producer and director, and former director of communications (1987-1997) for the Dovzhenko Studios in Kyiv. Ms. Ovdiy will give a talk on the cultural relations between Ukrainians and Jews in 20th century Ukraine. The presentation will include a documentary film on the Yiddish writer Sholom Aleichem. The presentation will be held at the Shevchenko Scientific Society, 63 Fourth Ave. (between Ninth and 10th streets) at 5 p.m. For more information call (212) 254-5130.
PHILADELPHIA: The Ukrainian Federation of America cordially invites the Ukrainian community to its general membership meeting which will be held at 1 p.m. in the Alexander B. Chernyk Gallery of the Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Center, 700 Cedar Road, Jenkintown, Pa. Archbishop Stefan Soroka, metropolitan of Philadelphia, will honor the gathering with his presence. The Ukrainian Federation will present U.S. Rep. Bob Schaffer, co-chairman of the Congressional Ukrainian Caucus, an "Award of Appreciation" for his leadership, commitment and support of Ukrainian causes and for promoting friendly relations between the peoples of the United States and Ukraine. Charles F. Dougherty, former U.S. congressman and senior advisor to the Ukrainian Federation of America, will present a "Report from Washington." A reception will follow this informative meeting. For more information call (610) 539-8946.
PHILADELPHIA: The Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center is holding a fall fashion show fund-raiser. The show, produced by Jane Kirby Harris Enterprises, will feature not only great fall clothing but also beautiful, affordable gowns for young debutantes. Cocktails: 3 p.m.; followed by luncheon at 4 p.m. and the fashion show at 5 p.m. There will be local vendors, door prizes and surprises. Tickets: $30; students, $25. To purchase tickets and for table reservations call the UECC, (215) 663-1166 or e-mail [email protected]. The center is located at 700 Cedar Road in Jenkintown, Pa.

Sunday November 24

PHILADELPHIA: The Philadelphia Branch of the Ukrainian Music Institute of America (UMI) invites the public, especially former members of the UMI, to its 50th jubilee "Homecoming" concert to be held at 3 p.m. at the Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center, 700 Cedar Road, Jenkintown, Pa. Light refreshments to follow concert. For further information contact Lesia Penkalskyj, (215) 677-7226, or e-mail [email protected].

ONGOING

DAYTON, Ohio: The decorated egg and ceramics artwork of artist Aka Pereyma are on exhibit in the Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery at Sinclair Community College. The Triangle Gallery is located on the fourth floor of Sinclair Building 13, at W. Fifth and S. Perry streets. The exhibit, which opened November 12, will be on view through December 10. The exhibit is open during normal campus visiting hours. For more information contact the art department, (973) 512-2253 or 512-5381.

ADVANCE NOTICE

Sunday December 8

HILLSIDE, N.J.: You, your family and friends are invited to visit with St. Nicholas at 2 p.m. in the church hall of Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic Church located at the intersection of Liberty Avenue and Bloy Street. The parish children (and some adults) will present an informal bilingual entertainment program. Complimentary refreshments will be served. If you would like to attend, please contact either Mike Szpyhulsky, (908) 289-0127, or Joe Shatynski, (973) 599-9381, by December 1. More information may be found on the parish website, www.byzantines.net/immaculateconception.

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