PREVIEW OF EVENTS (02/08/04)

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Monday, February 9

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.: The Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute will host a lecture by Prof. Taras Kuzio, resident fellow, Center for Russian and European Studies, and adjunct professor, political science, University of Toronto, titled "Ukrainian Foreign Policy: Pro-Russian, Pro-Western or Simply Pro-Kuchma?" The lecture will be held at the institute's Seminar Room, 1583 Massachusetts Ave., at 4-6 p.m. For more information contact HURI (617) 495-4053 or [email protected].

Saturday, February 14

NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific Society (NTSh) and the Ukrainian Medical Association of North America, New York Metropolitan Chapter invite the public to a roundtable on the topic: "Professional Education in Ukraine and in America: The Field of Medicine." Taking part in the roundtable will be Dr. Marta Kushnir, Dr. Daria Dykyj, Dr. Viktor Gribenko, Dr. Michael Cehelsky and Dr. George Sawytzky, with introductory remarks by Dr. Lesia Kushnir. The program 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.
SOMERSET, N.J.: The Central New Jersey Branch of the Committee for Aid to Ukraine invites the public to a "Carnival Ball" dinner/dance to be held at the Ukrainian Cultural Center, 135 Davidson Ave., starting at 6:30 p.m., and featuring music by the famed Tempo orchestra. There will be cocktails (cash bar); a dinner-buffet (Ukrainian kitchen); and a raffle. Tickets in advance: $40 per person; $25, students. Tickets at the door: $45 per person; $25, students. Proceeds to benefit students in Ukraine. For reservations call Damian Gecha, (908) 755-8156; the Rev. Ivan Lyszyk, (212) 873-8550 or (908) 253-0401; Michael Shulha, (908) 534-6683; or the Ukrainian National Credit Union, (732) 469-9085.

Sunday, February 15

ATLANTA, Ga.: The Sisterhood of Mother of God Ukrainian Catholic Church in Conyers, Ga., invites all to a "Mardi Gras" dinner/dance to be held on the church grounds, 2880 Hwy 138 NE, following the 10:30 a.m. Ukrainian liturgy. Music will be by the great Roman Salo. For more information call Krys Kopelakis, (770) 483-3309 or Oksana Foltyn (678) 296-9757. Admission: adults, $7; children under 17, free.

Friday-Saturday, February 20-21

NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Art and Literary Club and the New York Bandura Ensemble present a Bandura Downtown Special Event, two concerts of new works by the Canadian ensemble Paris to Kyiv, featuring performers Alexis Kochan (vocals), Richard Moody (viola, guitar) and Julian Kytasty (bandura, flute). Admission: $20, (includes reception with the artists). The concerts will take place at 8 p.m. on February 20 and again on February 21 at the Mayana Gallery, 136 Second Ave., fourth floor. The gallery presents the "Archetypes of Ukrainian Culture" exhibit. For more information, call (212) 260-4490 or (212) 995-2640, or e-mail: [email protected]. Website: http://www.geocities.com/ukrartlitclub/, http://www.paristokyiv.com.

Saturday, February 21

EAST HANOVER, N.J.: St. John the Baptist School Board formally invites the alumni, donors and public to a pre-Lenten dance to be held at the Ramada Inn, Route 10. The dance begins at 9 p.m., with music by Na Zdorovlia. Tickets, at $20 per person, may be purchased at the school by calling (973) 373-9359 or by contacting Steven Woch, (973) 887-1588, or Andy Podberezniak, (973) 376-5287, after 6 p.m. Tickets can be also purchased at the door.

Friday, February 23

NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Art and Literary Club and Mayana Gallery present "Oy, Lado, Lado!" - an evening celebrating the Feast of St. Valentine. The program will include a "Drawing and Painting of Hearts" competition with all present as participants; poetry readings by Nadia Savchuk, Victoria Symotiuk and Lavrentia Turkewicz with music by Volodymyr Tkachenko; and a song performance by the Promin Vocal Ensemble, Bohdanna Wolansky, director. Donation: $7; students, $5. The gallery will feature the "Hearts" exhibition (through February 15). The evening will be at the Mayana Gallery, 136 Second Ave., fourth floor, at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call (212) 260-4490 or (212) 777-8144; visit the website http://www.geocities.com/ukrartlitclub/; or e-mail [email protected].

Sunday, February 29

NEWARK, N.J.: The Mothers' Club of St. John the Baptist School invites the public to a Tricky Tray/Gift Auction (aka Chinese Auction) to be held in the school gym, 746 Sanford Ave. Doors open at noon, a chicken dinner will be served at 1 p.m., and the auction begins around 2:15 p.m. Tickets, at $15 per person, may be purchased in advance by calling the school, (973) 373-9359, or the following mothers after 7 p.m.: Halya Podberezniak, (973) 376-5287, Teresa Szpyhulsky, (908) 289-0127, or Chrystya Woch, (973) 887-1588. Come and enjoy the dinner and great prizes. (Snow date: Sunday March 7).

CORRECTION

The Shevchenko Scientific Society announcement in the January 25 issue of The Weekly regarding a lecture by Prof. Myroslava Mudrak of the Ohio State University on the topic of the artistic heritage of Kazimir Malevich (1878-1935) was incorrectly listed as taking place at 5 p.m. on Sunday, February 8. The presentation will be held at 2 p.m. on February 8 at the society's building, 63 Fourth Ave. (between Ninth and 10th streets).

PREVIEW OF EVENTS GUIDELINES

Preview of Events is a listing of Ukrainian community events open to the public. It is a service provided by The Ukrainian Weekly at minimal cost ($20 per listing). Listings should be sent to: Preview of Events, The Ukrainian Weekly, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054; fax, (973) 644-9510.

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