PREVIEW OF EVENTS (10/24/04)

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Saturday, October 30

NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific Society invites the public to a presentation of the book "Pro Vchora i Siohodni" (About Yesterday and Today, Lviv-New York, 2003) by Olha Kuzmowycz, journalist and writer since 1981, editor and columnist at the Ukrainian-language newspaper Svoboda. The program will include readings from the book by Ivan Bernadsky, merited artist of Ukraine and director of the Ukrainian Studio of Drama, New York; remarks by the author; and introductory remarks by Vasyl Makhno. The presentation will take place at the society's building, 63 Fourth Ave. (between Ninth and 10th streets) at 5 p.m. For additional information call (212) 254-5130.
NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Medical Association of North America, New York Metropolitan Chapter, in cooperation with the Self Reliance Association of American Ukrainians, New York Branch, will hold a community-based lecture, featuring Dr. Viktor Gribenko who will speak on the topic "Rehabilitation Medicine - Joint and Spine Problems." The event will take place at 98 Second Ave., at 2 p.m. Admission is free; refreshments will be served. For further information contact Dr. Ihor Magun, (516) 766-5147.
PHILADELPHIA: The Ukrainian Federation of America invites the public to a meeting with Taras Kuzio, visiting professor, Institute for European, Russian and Eurasian Studies, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, who will speak on the topic of "Presidential Elections in Ukraine." The presentation will be held at 3 p.m. at the Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center, Alexander B. Chernyk Gallery, 700 Cedar Road, Jenkintown, Pa. Admission: $10, adults; students, free. For more information call (610) 539-8946.
NORTHVILLE, Mich.: Continuing its outreach program, the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus will showcase its program of Ukrainian folk and sacred music at Ward Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 40000 Six Mile Road, at 8 p.m. For tickets, call Ward Presbyterian (248) 374-5928 or visit www.bandura.org for more details.

Sunday, October 31

WASHINGTON: The Shevchenko Scientific Society, Washington, D.C., Branch, and the Ukrainian Academy of Arts and Sciences group present a lecture by Taras Kuzio, visiting professor, Institute for European, Russian and Eurasian Studies, Elliott School of International Affairs, Geroge Washington University, on "Ukraine's 2004 Elections: Dead Souls or a Democratic Polity?" The lecture will take place at Holy Family Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine, 4250 Harewood Road NE, at 1:30 p.m. (metro: Brookland/CUA). The lecture will be in English, with bilingual discussion. Admission is free; contributions are welcome. For further information call (301) 230-2149 (evening) or (202) 5134-1822 (day).

Monday, November 1

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.: The Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute will host a lecture by Hiroaki Kuromiya, professor of history, Indiana University, on the topic "The Political Leaders of Ukraine, 1938-1989." The lecture will be held in the HURI Seminar Room, 583 Massachusetts Ave., at 4-6 p.m. For additional information contact the institute, (617) 495-4053 or [email protected].

Thursday, November 4

MONTCLAIR, N.J.: An exhibition of sculpture by George Thaddeus Saj titled "Head Games" will open at the Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Ave., as part of the Studio Montclair "Meet the Artist Series." The solo exhibit, featuring over 40 works, will be on view through November 29. An artist's reception and a gallery talk will take place at the Library Gallery at 6-8 p.m., with a presentation by the artist at 7 p.m. Library hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Tuesday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Admission is free. For further information e-mail [email protected].

Saturday, November 6

NEW YORK: Bishop Basil Losten, Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Stamford, will host a dinner for the Rev. Dr. Borys Gudziak, rector of the Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU) in Lviv. The UCU Rector's Dinner, which is to benefit the university, will be held at 6:30 p.m. at St. George School Auditorium, 215 E. Sixth St. Admission: $100; additional donations are encouraged. Tax-deductible checks should be made out to the Ukrainian Catholic Education Foundation (UCEF). Ticket requests should be made by October 30 and sent to St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church, 30 E. Seventh Street, New York, NY, 10003.
EAST HANOVER, N.J.: The Ukrainian National Women's League of America, Branch 75, invites the public to their annual fall dance, the theme of which will be "Going Down Memory Lane." The dance will be held at the Ramada Inn, 130 Route 10 (westbound) starting at 9 p.m., with music by Tempo. Advance tickets: $35; $40 at the door; admission includes entertainment program, canapes and Viennese Table. For table reservations and more information call Slavka Hordynsky, (973) 376-7956. Part of the proceeds from the evening will go to The Ukrainian Museum in New York.
SOUTH BOUND BROOK, N.J.: A Ukrainian Fall Festival will be held at the Ukrainian Cultural Center, 135 Davidson Ave., at 11 a.m.- 7 p.m. The festival will feature music and performances by Alla Kutsevych, Inna Sydorak, the Obriy Folk Dance Ensemble and the Barvinok Dance Group. There will be children's activities, a food court and a raffle, as well as tours of the center's museum. The marketplace will feature amber and beaded jewelry, Ukrainian embroidery, crafts, ceramics, pysanky, glass art, scarves, CDs, DVDs, videos, t-shirts and athletic gear. The marketplace offers a great opportunity to acquire unique gifts and do one's Christmas shopping early. Festival admission: $5, adults; free for children. For more information contact Raisa Chejlyk, (908) 647-6211 or [email protected].

ADVANCE NOTICE

Sunday, November 7

CHICAGO: The Parish Council of St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral invites the public to its "grand opening" of the newly constructed elevator in the cathedral's auditorium at 2250 W. Cortez St. Please join us in celebrating another milestone in the history of the parish. As part of the progrm, at 9:30 a.m., there will be an official welcoming of Metropolitan Constantine and Archbishop Vsevolod, followed by a hierarchical divine liturgy at 10 a.m. At noon, the blessing and grand opening of the elevator will take place and will be followed by a luncheon and program. Proceeds are designated for the elevator project. Donation $50. For reservations contact Oksana Tschaikowsky, (847) 256-4299.

Saturday-Sunday, November 13-14

WASHINGTON: The Ukrainian National Women's League of America, Branch 78, invites the public to a two-day exhibition and sale of paintings and prints by Orest Poliszczuk. Vividly flowing figures and vibrant colors are the signature style of the artist whose work has been exhibited throughout the U.S. and Canada. An opening reception with the artist will be held on Saturday, November 13, at 7 p.m. Admission: $10 (includes refreshments). The exhibit/sale will be held at the Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine of the Holy Family, 4250 Harewood Road NE. For more information contact Tania Terleckyj, (703) 271-9672.

Sunday, November 14

CHICAGO: Bishop Richard Seminack, Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Chicago, invites the public to a Rector's Luncheon for the Rev. Dr. Borys Gudziak, rector of the Ukrainian Catholic University in Lviv. The luncheon, which is to benefit the university, will be held at the Ukrainian Cultural Center, 2247 W. Chicago Ave., at 1 p.m. Tickets: $25 per person; additional donations are encouraged. Tickets may be ordered by contacting the Ukrainian Catholic Education Foundation, (773) 235-8462.

Saturday, November 20

PARMA, Ohio: The Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus and the Ukrainian Museum-Archives invite you to enjoy the afternoon with friends watching one of college football's best rivalries on the big screen: the University of Michigan Wolverines vs. the Ohio State University Buckeyes. Join us at noon-5 p.m. at St. Andrew's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Upper Back Hall, 7700 Hoertz Road. A $40 donation includes open bar, hor d'oeuvres, etc. Proceeds from the event go to assist the programs of the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus and the Ukrainian Museum-Archives. For ticket reservations contact Nick Schidowka, (216) 534-4777 or [email protected]. Visit www.bandura.org for more details.

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