PREVIEW OF EVENTS (05/11/03)

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Thursday, May 15

NEW YORK: A presentation titled "Bioterrorism: Actual Risks and Methods of Preparedness - From Research to Vaccination," will be held at the Ukrainian Institute of America, 2 E. 79th St., at 6-8 p.m. Among featured speakers are: Robert Rothberg, M.D., New York University; Cathey Favlo, M.D., New York Medical College; Veronique de Rugy, public health policy analyst; and Kimberly Kohlhausen, Ph.D., bioethisist. The presentation will focus on the areas of research parameters which isolate organisms from their laboratory inception; identifying symptoms and signs that indicate biological and chemical exposure (anthrax, smallpox, nerve agents, etc.); the emergency preparedness plan for hospitals; and a detailed examination of the options and risks associated with the program general population smallpox vaccination. The lecture is jointly sponsored by New York Independent Women's Alliance, Ukrainian Institute of America and Ukrainian Engineers' Society of America. Admission for members is free; pre-registration, non-members: $15; at the door, $20. RSVP to: [email protected]; for more information call (212) 882-4994.

Saturday, May 17

ALBANY, N.Y.: A "Spring Zabava," with music by the Zolota Bulava band from Montreal is being sponsored by St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in Watervliet, N.Y., located just outside Albany. All profits will benefit the church restoration fund. The dance will be held Saturday at the Ukrainian American Citizens Club in Watervliet, 402 25th. St., at 8 p.m.-1 a.m. In addition, the Friday prior to the dance is Pub Night. For tickets ($20) and more information, call Roman Karpishka, (518) 573-3705, or Nick Fil, (518) 785-7596.

Sunday, May 18

OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA, Va.: Pianist Lydia Artymiw performs works by Beethoven, Brahms, Lysenko and Schumann at The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St., at 3 p.m. Suggested donation: $15; students, free. A reception for the artist will follow the program. The concert is presented by The Washington Group Cultural Fund under the patronage of the Embassy of Ukraine, as part of their 2002-2003 music series. For more information contact Laryssa Courtney, (202) 363-3964.

Sunday, May 25

HORSHAM, Pa.: The Tryzub Ukrainian American Sport Center is holding its annual Memorial Day picnic-dance to be held at 1 p.m. at Tryzubivka, County Line and Lower State roads. There will be music and dancing to the Karpaty Orchestra of Philadelphia, as well as traditional Ukrainian food and standard picnic fare. In addition, the finals of the second annual Ukrainian Nationals Invitational youth soccer tournament will be held on that day. Tournament play will start Friday evening (under the lights) and continues through Sunday, to be followed by an awards ceremony. Admission: $3; free parking.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.: The Ukrainian Dancers of Miami present a whirlwind afternoon of dance and song in their 11th annual "A Ukrainian Montage" concert featuring the Ukrainian Dancers of Miami and the Maksymowicz Trio. The concert begins at 2 p.m. in the Amaturo Theater, Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave. Admission: $15. For tickets call The AutoNation Box Office, (954) 462-0222, or visit www.browardcenter.org.

Monday, June 2

STANFORD, Calif.: Adrian Karatnycky, counselor and senior scholar at Freedom House, will speak on the topic "Ukraine After Kuchma: Political Contestation and Democratic Reform." The lecture - the last of seven distinguished lectures in the series titled "Ukraine: Emerging Nation" sponsored by the Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies at Stanford University - will be held at Hartley Conference Center, at 4:15 p.m. For additional information log on to http://www.stanford.edu/dept/CREES/UkrainianStudies.html, or call the center, (650) 723-3562.

Friday, June 6

NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Institute of America, together with the Ukrainian Medical Association of North America, Ukrainian American Professional and Businesspersons' Association of New York and New Jersey and the Ukrainian Engineers' Society of America, invite the Ukrainian community to a special dinner yacht cruise along the Hudson River. Enjoy the spectacular New York City skyline and the sounds of Dixieland jazz. A sneak preview of fashion designs from Ukraine will also be featured. The ship Horizon is docked at the Lincoln Harbor Marina in Weehawken, N.J. Boarding begins at 7 p.m., with departure promptly at 8 p.m. Make reservations early, as space is limited. Tickets, at $125, cover appetizers, dinner and entertainment. For reservations and additional information, call Zenia Brozyna, (201)-935-6233. Proceeds to benefit the UIA Building Fund.