PREVIEW OF EVENTS (02/07/93)

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Wednesday, February 10

NEW YORK: Ukrainian National Women's League of America, Branch 83 cordially invites the public to a talk by Virlana Tkacz on the subject of her work in the theater with Yara Arts Group in New York and Ukraine. The talk will be complimented with slides. Ms. Tkacz will speak at 7:45 p.m., at UNWLA Regional Council Headquarters, 108 Second Ave. Admission is free.

Wednesday, February 10 - Sunday, February 14

PHILADELPHIA: The Voloshky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, under the artistic direction of Andrei Pap, will appear along with the Pennsylvania Dance Theatre and the Leja Dance Theatre in the Dance Now program at The Movement Theatre International, 3700 Chestnut St., on Wednesday, February 10, at 7 p.m.; Thursday, February 11, and Friday, February 12, at 8 p.m.; Saturday, February 13, at 2 p.m. and again at 8 p.m.; Sunday, February 14, at 3 p.m. For further information and ticket orders, call (215) 382-0600.
PHILADELPHIA: Accommodations for those attending the Valentine Party at Ulana's, 205 Bainbridge St., Society Hill, beginning at 9 p.m., are available, with special discounts, at the Holiday Inn, Fourth and Arch streets, in the Independence area. Ask for the South Street Package. For further information, call the inn (215) 923-8660.

Saturday, February 13

NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific Society invites the public to an address by Prof. Viacheslav Briukhovetsky, rector of the Kyyiv-Mohyla Academy, Ukraine's first private university, who will speak on "The Role of the University of Kyyiv-Mohyla Academy in the Building of the Ukrainian State," to be held at the society's building, 63 Fourth Ave., at 5 p.m. Following the address, refreshments will be served.

ONGOING

JENKINTOWN, Pa.: Manor Junior College is sponsoring a traditional Hutsul Woodcarving class. Participants will learn the art of Hutsul deep-relief wood carving. Instructor is Michael Luciw. Classes will be held Thursday, February 4-April 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Course fee is $50. Tools may be purchased through the instructor. Call Manor Junior College Continuing Education, (215) 884-2218, for further information.
SASKATOON, Saskatchewan: "Passage," an exhibit of art by Sylvia Leschyshyn of St. Albert, Alberta, opened February 7 at the Ukrainian Museum of Canada, 910 Spadina Crescent E. According to the artist, "Passage" reflects on broad aspects of living; "the earth from which we draw substance, the heritage from which we derive our identity, and the relationships from which we obtain inspiration." The exhibit consists of 22 paintings in acrylic, watercolor, airbrush and mixed media. The paintings will be for sale. The exhibit runs through March 21.

FORTHCOMING

JENKINTOWN, Pa.: Manor Junior College is offering a Ukrainian bead weaving class in February. Instructor Anna Halamay will teach students the techniques used in beaded necklace (gerdany) from the Lemko, Boyko and Hutsul regions of Ukraine. Classes will be held Saturday, February 20 and 27, 14 p.m. Course fee is $35. An additional materials fee of $10 is payable the first class. Call Manor Junior College Continuing Education, (215) 884-2218.