PREVIEW OF EVENTS (10/09/05)

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Thursday, October 13

NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific Society invites the public to a literary evening featuring Dmytro Pavlychko (Kyiv), poet, author of about 30 literary collections, the first president of the Ukrainian Language Society, one of the authors of the Act of Declaration of Ukraine's Independence, and a plenipotentiary and extraordinary ambassador of Ukraine. The program will take place at the society's building, 63 Fourth Ave. (between Ninth and 10th streets) at 6 p.m. For additional information call (212) 254-5130.

Saturday, October 15

CHICAGO: The Chicago Business and Professional Group invites members and the community to a stimulating discussion on the current troubled phase of the "Orange Revolution." Dr. Alexander J. Motyl, professor of political science at Rutgers University and deputy director of the Center for Global Change and Governance, will analyze the recent turmoil in Ukraine while focusing on the developments that he believes justify a cautious optimism about the country's future. Author of numerous books and articles on the history and politics of Ukraine and Eastern Europe, Dr. Motyl is also a talented artist and novelist. His new novel, "Whiskey Priest," will be available for purchase at the event. The presentation will be held at the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, 2320 W. Chicago Ave., at 7 p.m. Refreshments and socializing will follow the presentation. Admission: $10, members; $15, non-members and guests. For additional information call (847) 359-3676.

Saturday-Sunday, October 15-16

NEW HAVEN, Conn.: An art show sponsored by Ukrainian National Women's League of America Branch 108 of New Haven will be held in the auditorium of St. Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Church, 569 George St. The exhibit is open on Saturday at 5-8 p.m. and on Sunday at 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Exhibiting their works will be the following established and respected Ukrainian artists: Halyna Markiw, Zenon Onyshkevych, Lida Piasecky, Bohdan Tytla and Halyna Tytla. The works on display include traditional and modernistic icons, still lifes and landscapes. For information call Ulana Zinych, (203) 393-1667.

Monday, October 17

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.: The Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute will host a lecture by Serhii Plokhy, professor of history, University of Alberta, and visiting professor, history department, Harvard University. His lecture, "Empire or Nation? Kyivan Intellectuals and the Invention of Russia," will be held in the Seminar Room of the institute at 4-6 p.m. The institute is located at 1583 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138. For more information, please contact HURI at (617) 495-4053 or [email protected].
NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific Society invites the public to Dr. Alexander Motyl's presentation of his novel "Whiskey Priest." There will be an exhibit of his art works as well. The program 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.

Saturday, October 22

LOS ANGELES: The Orthodox Pro-Cathedral of St. Vladimir will hold its second annual Ukraine Fest 2005 at 4025 Melrose Ave., at 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Meet old friends and make new ones; enjoy tasty Ukrainian dinners, snacks and beverages; listen to Ukrainian music played by Honored Artist of Ukraine Iryna Orlova, Anatoly Mamalyga, Svitlana Ziver, Yuriy Nelsin and Lila Babenko, and Borys Zhaivoronok; and watch the performance of the Chervona Kalyna dancers. Arts and crafts will be displayed in the hall; and booths will enable festival-goers to shop for that "something special." Visitors are invited to view the art in the church's interior. There will also be fun and games for children, including face-painting. Donation: $2 for adults; children under 12, free admission when accompanied by parents. For information call Father Vasile Sauciur, (323) 632-3248, or Lydia Petrenko-Frank, (310) 455-1786.

Sunday, October 23

SKOKIE, Ill.: The Ukrainian Medical Association of North America, Illinois Chapter, as part of its continuing efforts to foster professional development through medical education, is holding a scientific conference on "Forensic Genetics and the Science of Human Identification." The featured speaker is Andrew Melnyk, M.D., director, Section of Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics, Department of Pathology, Resurrection Medical Center, Chicago. The history and development of the science of human identification and genetic profiling by means of DNA analysis will be discussed, and various high-profile cases, including the DNA identification of the Romanov family, the criminal trial of O.J. Simpson and the identification of Heorhii Gongadze will be reviewed. The scientific conference and luncheon will be held at noon at Maggiano's Little Italy Restaurant of Old Orchard in Skokie, Ill. For further information and reservations, call UMANA (888) RX-UMANA, (773) 278-6262, or e-mail [email protected]. Deadline to RSVP is Wednesday, October 19.

Sunday, October 30

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. Featured performers at the festivities are the Voloshky Dance Ensemble, Alla Kutsevych, the Barvinok Dance Group and the Cheres Folk Ensemble. As part of the festival there will be children's activities, a food court and raffle, as well as tours of the center's museum. The Market Place will offer a cornucopia of items: amber and beaded jewelry, Ukrainian embroidery, ceramics, pysanky, glass art, scarves, crafts and souvenir items, as well as CDs, DVDs, videos, t-shirts and athletic gear. Get your Christmas shopping done early by visiting the Market Place. Admission: $5, adults; children, free. For more information contact Luba Shevchenko, (908) 725-5322, or Olha Kryvolap, (410) 744-0168.

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