PREVIEW OF EVENTS (05/15/05)

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Saturday, May 21

NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific Society invites the public to a presentation by Dr. George Grabowicz, Dmytro Cyzevskyj Professor of Ukrainian Literature, Harvard University, of his new book "Texts and Masques" (Kyiv: Krytyka, 2005, in Ukrainian). 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 New York Bandura Ensemble presents a Spring Concert celebrating the 25th anniversary of Julian Kytasty as musical director of the New York Bandura Ensemble. Performers include the New York Bandura Ensemble under the direction of Mr. Kytasty and the Yevshan Ukrainian Vocal Ensemble under the direction of Alex Kuzma. The concert program will feature the New York premier of Julian Kytasty's "Chornobyl Carol" and other works for bandura ensemble and choir. The concert will be held at St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church, 30 E. Seventh St., at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $10. For additional information call (212) 995-2640.

Sunday, May 22

WASHINGTON: The Washington Group Cultural Fund, in cooperation with the Embassy of Ukraine, presents the Cerberus Piano Trio - Mykola Suk, piano; Byron Tauchi, violin; Andrew Smith, cello - in a program of works by Myroslav Skoryk, Ildebrando Pizzetti and Anton Arensky. Meet the artists at the reception following the performance. The concert will take place at 3 p.m. at the Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St., Old Town Alexandria, Va. (handicapped accessible). Suggested donation: $20; students, free. For more information contact Svitlana Fedko Shiells, (703) 506-4745.
CHICAGO: The Chicago Business and Professional Group will host a lecture by Nadia Komarnycky McConnell titled "Building and Sustaining Democracy in Ukraine: The Role of NGOs." Ms. McConnell, president and co-founder of the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation, will discuss the role of non-governmental organizations in paving the way for the success of the Orange Revolution in Ukraine and the work that remains to be accomplished to ensure that democracy endures. With offices in Kyiv and Washington, the 14-year-old foundation manages programs that facilitate democratic development, encourage free market reform and enhance human rights in Ukraine while advancing Ukraine as a cornerstone of regional stability and as a full partner in the community of nations. The event will be held at the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, 2320 W. Chicago Ave. A champagne brunch will be served at 1 p.m. The presentation will begin at 2 p.m. Admission: $15, members; $20, non-members and guests. For additional information call (847) 359-3676.

Thursday, May 26

WASHINGTON: The Washington Group Cultural Fund, in cooperation with the Embassy of Ukraine, invites the public to an exhibition of woodcuts by Jacques Hnizdovsky (1915-1985), one of the leading graphic and woodcut artists in America. The event will take place at 7 p.m. at the Embassy of Ukraine, 3350 M St., N.W. During the exhibit and reception, there will be an opportunity to purchase the woodcuts on display. For more information contact Svitlana Fedko Shiells, (703) 506-4745.

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