PREVIEW OF EVENTS
Sunday, May 21
- NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Chorus Dumka will perform religious music,
including "Ave Maria" and Mozart's "Lacrymosa," at
St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church, 30 E. Seventh St. (between Second
and Third avenues). The concert will be conducted by Vasyl Hrechynsky and
will take place immediately after the noon liturgy (approximately 1:15
p.m.). For more information call 718-896-7642.
Tuesday, May 23
- NEW YORK: "The Whisperer," a new documentary film, tells
the story of a Ukrainian American visiting her family's homeland who has
an unexpected encounter with a traditional village healer that forever
changes the course of the traveler's life. The 30-minute film is directed
by Andrea Odezynska and edited by Kathryn Barnier; it is produced by Ms.
Odezynska and Ms. Barnier with support from the Yara Arts Group. The film
will be screened at the Pioneer Theater, 155 E. Third St., at 7 p.m. The
screening will be followed by a question-and-answer session until 9 p.m.,
and a beer and pizza party at 9-10 p.m. Tickets: $9, pre-purchase online
at www.twoboots.com, www.cinewomenny.org
(see screening series).
Friday, June 2
- WASHINGTON : The Washington Group Cultural Fund under the patronage
of the Embassy of Ukraine invites the public to attend a benefit concert
in memory of Daria Telizyn (1961-2005) featuring aspiring young musicians
performing works by Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Skoryk and others at 7 p.m.
at the Embassy of Ukraine, 3350 M St. NW. RSVP to 202- 349-2961 or [email protected]. Suggested donation:
$50. All proceeds from the benefit concert will be used to assist qualified
young musicians from Ukraine with expenses associated with participation
in international classical music competitions in the Greater Washington
area.
Sunday, June 4
- HORSHAM, Pa.: The Ukrainian American Youth Association (SUM), Philadelphia
branch, invites the Ukrainian American community in the Philadelphia area
to attend its traditional annual "Youth Day" and picnic on the
grounds of the Ukrainian American Sports Center Tryzub located at Lower
State and County Line roads. The official program will commence at 10:30
a.m. with flag-raising, opening ceremonies, commendations and awards for
active members of the SUM branch, and a divine liturgy. The public is invited
to participate. Sports shall include soccer, volleyball and track-and-field
events. The artistic program in the afternoon will feature the winners
of national competitions. There shall also be a performance by the branch's
Vesna dance ensemble. Throughout the day there will be a picnic with plenty
of delicious food and hot and cold drinks. There will also be music in
the evening for the public's entertainment and dancing. For information
call 215-969-4101.
Friday, June 23
- GLENDALE, Calif.: Famed Irish tenor Anthony Kearns of The Irish Tenors
trio, New York Metropolitan Opera bass Stefan Szkafarowsky and film/TV
actor George Dzundza, along with the Pasadena Community Orchestra, join
with the Ukrainian National Choir Kobzar of Los Angeles in a concert of
rousing patriotic American and Ukrainian songs. "A Musical Salute
- God Bless America" is presented by the Ukrainian Culture Center
of Los Angeles as a tribute to all who have served in the U.S. armed forces,
with proceeds going to support children of those fallen in our military
during "Operation Enduring Freedom." The event will be at the
Alex Theater, 216 N. Brand Blvd., starting at 7:30 p.m. Ticket reservations
are available from Kobzar by contacting Dareen Swartzlander, 909-860-2102,
or online via www.alextheatre.org.
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21, 2006, No. 21, Vol. LXXIV
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