PREVIEW OF EVENTS
Thursday, February 3
- NEW YORK: An exhibition of 25 plein air oil landscape paintings by
Andrei Kushnir titled "Painted History" will open at the Andrei
Kushnir Michele Taylor: American Painting Gallery. The exhibit, which comprises
paintings of the historic Valley View Farm in Virginia's Piedmont region,
was originally presented at the Virginia Historical Society (February 21-August
15, 2004), in what was a first show accorded to a single artist at the
society's museum in its history, with 50 paintings on display. The exhibit
was also featured on Voice of America, with a videotape on the artist produced
by Slavko Nowytski. The gallery is located at 208 E. Sixth St., (several
doors down from the new Ukrainian Museum building). The exhibit will be
on view through February 6. Gallery hours: Wednesday-Sunday, noon-8 p.m.,
or by appointment. For additional information call the gallery, (212) 254-2628.
Thursday, February 10
- EDMONTON: The Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies (CIUS) presents
a lecture by Dr. Viktor Krevs, Preparatory School for International Students,
Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, on "Ivan Franko National
University of Lviv and Its Role in the Orange Revolution." The lecture
will be held in the Heritage Lounge, Athabasca Hall, at 3:30 p.m. For more
information call CIUS, (780) 492-2972, or e-mail [email protected].
- ISELIN, N.J.: Award-winning organist Irina Kalinovskaya - laureate
of the first Republican Organist Competition (1982) and Honorable Musician
of Ukraine (1996) - will appear in recital in a program of works by Albinoni,
Bach, Boellmann, Bortniansky, Mozart, Mussorgsky and Nazarov in a premiere
performance in the St. Cecelia Concert Series. The recital begins at 8
p.m. There is no admission charge; however, donations will be accepted.
For information and/or directions, call MaryJane Kress, (732) 718-7081,
or e-mail [email protected],
SUBJECT: I. Kalinovskaya. St. Cecelia Church, 45 Wilus Way, is located
near Garden State Parkway Exit 131 and New Jersey Turnpike Exit 11; the
church has ample off-street parking and is handicapped-accessible.
Friday, February 11
- NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Art and Literary Club and Mayana Gallery, in
collaboration with Yara Arts Group and the New York Bandura Ensemble, present
the first concert in the 2005 season of the Bandura Downtown series, titled
"Kobzar of the Orange Revolution." The concert will feature Kyiv
bandurist Jurij Fedynskyj, who will share ancient songs and new stories
from the events of the last months of the Ukrainian elections and Kyiv's
maidan. Donation: $10. Reception with the artists to follow. The concert
will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the Mayana Gallery, 136 Second Ave., fourth
floor. Opening in the Gallery: "Orange Revolution" photography
exhibition, featuring photos by Alexander Khantayev. For more information
call (212) 260-4490 or (212) 995-2640; website, http://www.geocities.com/ukrartlitclub/;
http://www.brama.com/yara; e-mail:
[email protected].
Saturday, February 12
- NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific Society invites the public to a
lecture by Mykola Marychevsky, editor-in-chief of the Kyiv fine arts magazine
Obrazotvorche Mystetstvo (Fine Arts), who will speak on the topic "Contemporary
Ukrainian Fine Arts: Trends, Tendencies, Currents." The lecture 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.
Sunday, February 13
- CHICAGO: "A Day of Reflection and Renewal: A Celebration of the
Mystery of Woman" will be held at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic
School, 2200 W. Rice St., at 9:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Guest speaker will be
Dr. Lesya Nahachewsky, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon. Prof. Nahachewsky,
who has an extensive background in Eastern Christian theology, history,
spirituality, iconography, world religions and non-violence - has taught
in Lviv and Bangkok. Cost of the day is $20 per person, which includes
a continental breakfast and lunch. Reservations are required. The event
is sponsored by St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral Parish Centennial
Committee. For information call (773) 276-9500.
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30, 2005, No. 5, Vol. LXXIII
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