PREVIEW OF EVENTS (10/01/06)

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Tuesday, October 10

NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Studies Program at Columbia University is organizing a commemoration of the life of Nadia Svitlychna, a heroine of the Soviet, Ukrainian and Russian human rights movements. The commemoration will include a morning panel discussion about the life and work of Ms. Svitlychna, as well as an afternoon panel discussion about contemporary human rights issues in Ukraine and other post-Soviet countries. The commemoration will be held in Room 1501, International Affairs Building (15th floor), Columbia University, 420 W. 118th St., starting at 9 a.m. The event is free and open to the public. For more information or a detailed schedule, contact Diana Howansky, 212-854-4697 or [email protected].

Saturday, October 14

NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific Society invites all to a presentation of the novel by Dr. Michael Jaworskyj titled "Potsilunok Leva" (Lion's Kiss), published by Piramida, Lviv, 2006 (in Ukrainian). This is Dr. Jaworskyj's first novel, and it depicts the Ukrainian reality during World War II against the background of his personal experiences. 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.

Sunday, October 15

NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Stage Ensemble of Lidia Krushelnytsky continues the celebration of its 40th anniversary year with a book presentation and a performance of one of Ivan Franko's most important works. The Ukrainian Museum and the Friends of the Ukrainian Stage Ensemble invite you to meet Dr. Valerii Haidabura of Kyiv, who will present his book "The Flying Ship of Lidia Krushelnytsky," a history of the Stage Ensemble and biography of its founder and director. The program, which will also feature a reading of Ivan Franko's "Ivan Vyshenskyi" by current students of the Stage Ensemble, begins at 4 p.m. at The Ukrainian Museum, 222 E. Sixth St. in Manhattan. Admission: $25. Seating is limited; RSVP to Martha Kebalo, 718-291-4166.

Saturday, October 21

HARTFORD, Conn.: The board of directors of the Ukrainian National Home of Hartford Inc. invites you and your family to the Annual Fall Dinner-Concert at 6 p.m. in the main hall at 961 Wethersfield Ave. Program includes performances by the Zolotyi Promin Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and Bohdan Zaets, Ukrainian musician and vocalist. The buffet dinner is by Stella. Donation: adults, $20; students (age 13 to 22), $15; children (age 12 and under), $10. Tickets must be purchased in advance and will be available until one week before the event. For tickets, contact board members or call the UNHH office, 860-296-5702. For more information visit ukrainiannationalhome.org.

Sunday, October 22

SOUTH BOUND BROOK, N.J.: A Ukrainian Fall Festival will be held at 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Ukrainian Cultural Center, 135 Davidson Ave., Somerset/South Bound Brook. Featured will be music and performances by the Voloshky Dance Ensemble, Barvinok Dance Group and Kalynonka Bandura Duet; children's activities; a marketplace featuring amber and beaded jewelry, Ukrainian embroidery, ceramics, pysanky, glass art, scarves, Ukrainian crafts and souvenirs, CDs, DVDs, videos, T-shirts and athletic gear; a food court; a raffle; and museum tours. Get your Christmas shopping done early. Visit our marketplace for unique gifts. Admission is $5 for adults; free for children. For more information contact Sophia Bilinsky, 610-925-4772 or [email protected].

ADVANCE NOTICE

Friday-Sunday, November 3-4-5

PARMA, Ohio: Ukrainian National Women's League of America Branch 12 invites the public to its ninth annual Art Show. Participating artists: Natalia Gawdiak (oils and watercolors), Slava Gerulak (decorative ceramics), Natalia Kormeliuk (ceramics, pottery, tiles), Marta Legeckis (watercolors), Andrij Maday (woodcuts), Alexander Motyl (oils), Jarema Novorozhkin (oils) and Walter Swyrydenko (oils, acrylics). A preview reception will be held on Friday, November 3, at 7 p.m. Exhibit hours: Saturday, 9 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Address: St. Andrews Ukrainian Church (banquet hall), 7700 Hoertz Road, Parma, OH 44134. For additional information call Olha Pohlid, 440-230-2296.

Saturday, November 4

HARTFORD, Conn.: The board of directors of the Ukrainian National Home of Hartford Inc. invites you and your family to the Masquerade Dance at 9 p.m. in the main hall at 961 Wethersfield Ave. Program includes dancing to the tunes of Ukrayinska Muzyka - Zhyvotoki from Stamford. Donation: adults, $20; students (to age 22), $10. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door. For tickets contact board members or call the UNHH office, 860-296-5702. For more information visit ukrainiannationalhome.org.

Sunday, November 5

NEW YORK: A benefit luncheon for the Ukrainian Catholic University featuring Father Borys Gudziak, Ph.D., rector, will be held at the Ukrainian National Home, 140 Second Ave. For more information call the Ukrainian Catholic Education Foundation, 773-235-8462.

Sunday, November 12

CHICAGO: A benefit luncheon for the Ukrainian Catholic University featuring Father Borys Gudziak, Ph.D., rector, will be held at the Ukrainian Cultural Center, 2247 W. Chicago Ave. For more information call the Ukrainian Catholic Education Foundation, 773-235-8462.

Sunday, December 3

WARREN, Mich.: A benefit luncheon for the Ukrainian Catholic University featuring Myroslav Marynovych, senior vice-rector of the Ukrainian Catholic University, will be held at the Ukrainian Cultural Center, 26601 Ryan Road. For more information call the Ukrainian Catholic Education Foundation, 773-235-8462.