PREVIEW OF EVENTS (06/06/04)

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Friday-Sunday, June 11-13

WASHINGTON: The Washington Group is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its founding by hosting a Leadership Conference titled "TWG at 20: Reflection, Renewal and Celebration." The conference will be held at the Key Bridge Marriott in Arlington, Va. The conference will feature addresses by Ukrainian Ambassador Mykhailo Reznik and former Ukrainian Defense Minister Kostyantyn Morozov. The conference will have an Ambassadorsí Forum (with Ambassadors Oleh Bilorus, William G. Miller, and Steven Pifer as participants); a roundtable discussion on "Ukraine on the Eve of Elections"; and a panel on "Improving our Professionals' Organizations." The conference will provide opportunity for socializing and entertainment during a Friday evening reception at the Ukrainian Embassy, a Saturday banquet and zabava to the music of Tempo, and a Sunday brunch followed by traditional East European folk music. For more information call George Masiuk, (202) 863-7317 (day) or (703) 960-0043 (evening) or e-mail [email protected]. Please download the TWG conference schedule, pricing information and registration form at http://www.TheWashingtonGroup.org or use the form placed in The Ukrainian Weekly in prior weeks.

Sunday, June 20

HORSHAM, Pa.: The Tryzub Ukrainian American Sport Center, Lower State and County Line roads, is holding its annual Fatherís Day Ukrainian Festival and picnic-dance. There will be a stage performance featuring the Voloshky Ukrainian Folk Dance Ensemble, as well as performances by singer Ihor Melnychuk, the Kalynonka Bandura Duo and the Holubka Quartet. Dancing at the zabava will be to music by the Karpaty Orchestra. Ukrainian and traditional picnic fare and refreshments will be available throughout the day. The festival begins at noon; the performance program begins at 2 p.m. Admission fee: $5; free parking. For more information call Eugene Luciw, (215) 362-5331 or the center, (215) 343-5412.

ADVANCE NOTICE

Friday-Sunday, August 6-8

LANSDALE, Pa.: Prof. Joseph Roll, noted authority on liturgical music of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, will conduct a weekend workshop on singing liturgical services in English. The workshop is hosted by Presentation of Our Lord Church, 1564 Allentown Road. This year's workshop will focus on parastas, panakhyda and funeral services, including funeral chants for the divine liturgy and the verses of John Damascene (initial and final farewell). The liturgical tones, especially those appropriate for Presanctified Liturgy and Good Friday vespers and the holy mysteries of Crowning and Baptism-Chrismation will also be reviewed. The workshop will begin Friday, August 6 at 6 p.m. and will conclude after the 11:30 a.m. divine liturgy on Sunday, August 8. The workshop fee, including all instructional materials, music and meals is $75 per person. Lodging is available at the Best Western Inn at Towamencin, (215) 368-3800. For more information call (215) 368-3993 or e-mail [email protected].

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