PREVIEW OF EVENTS (03/17/96)

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Tuesday, March 19

NEW YORK: Virko Baley, the Ukrainian American composer, conductor and musicologist will give a lecture "Dreamtime, Postmodernism and Ukrainian Music" at Columbia University, 708 Dodge Hall, at 4-6 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Harriman Institute and the Columbia University Music Department. The lecture is open to the public. For further information call Prof. Yuriy Tarnawsky, (212) 854-4697.

Friday, March 22

NEW YORK: The renowned Les Kurbas Theater from Lviv, under the direction of Volodymyr Kuchynsky, will give a performance of "Grateful Erodiy," a parable by the 18th century Ukrainian philosopher Hryhoriy Skovoroda, at Columbia University's Miller Theater, Broadway and 116th Street, at 8 p.m. Tickets $15; $5 for students and senior citizens. For more information, call the theater, (212) 854-1633, or the Harriman Institute, (212) 854-4623.

Friday-Sunday, March 22-31

CLEVELAND: The Ukrainian Museum Archives invites the public to an exhibit of artwork inspired by the pysanka (Ukrainian Easter egg). Oil paintings and sculpture by Aka Pereyma and pencil drawings by Irma Osadsa. The opening reception is on Friday, March 22, 7-9 p.m. Exhibit hours through March 31 are: Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, 1-4 p.m.; From April 1-20 by appointment. For more information call (216) 781-4329.

Saturday, March 23

PHILADELPHIA: The Ukrainian Federation of Greater Philadelphia; the Ukrainian Medical Association, Pennsylvania Branch; and the Ukrainian Senior Citizens Association of Philadelphia, cordially invite the public to a lecture by Dr. Mikhail A. Rojavin, assistant professor of biomedical physics at the Temple University Medical School, at 4 p.m. in the gallery of the Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center, 700 Cedar Road., Abington, Pa. Dr. Rojavin will speak about Martyn Terekhovsky (1740-1796), a physician, scientist and medical researcher. An informal reception will follow the presentation. Donation: $5. For more information call (610) 539-8946.

Saturday, March 23

NEW YORK: The School of Bandura and the Literary-Cultural Club present an author's evening with outstanding bandurist, composer and author Mykola Lytwyn. Participating in the concert will be Mr. Lytwyn and Kateryna Nemyra. The program will include Ukrainian folk songs, original works and segments of literary interpretations. Coffee and sweets will follow the concert, at 136 Second Ave. This event is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts.
NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific Society is holding a lecture by Judge Bohdan Futey of the United States Court of Federal Claims. Judge Futey will speak on the constitutional process and acceptance of a new constitution in Ukraine. The lecture will be held at the society's building, 63 Fourth Ave., at 5 p.m.

Sunday, March 24

NEW YORK: The 50th anniversary of the St. George Ukrainian Post 401, of the Catholic War Veterans, will be celebrated with a gala luncheon at the East Village Ukrainian Restaurant, 140 Second Ave., starting with cocktails at 1:30 p.m. This follows a corporate mass at noon at the St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church, 30 E. Seventh St. The public is invited. Donation: $20 per person. For further information contact Cmdr. Harry Polche, (718) 446-8043.
ATLANTA: The Ukrainian Association of Georgia and the Ukrainian School of Atlanta invite the Ukrainian community to an afternoon honoring Taras Shevchenko at 1:30 p.m., Hampton Hall Club House. Please bring your favorite covered dish and a $5 donation. The program will include poetry, Ukrainian music and a special video. For more information or directions call (770) 973-7599.

Thursday, March 28

NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Institute of America invites the community to "Movie Night at the Institute," featuring the recently released and critically acclaimed Ukrainian film, "Obitnytsia (The Vow)." The screening starts at 8 p.m. and will be followed by a reception. The institute is located at 2 E. 79th St. Admission: members, $10; non-members, $12. For further information, contact Lydia, (212) 697-3064.

Friday, March 29

OCKLAWAHA, Fla.: The inauguration of the "Chornobyl Memorial Forest" is scheduled for 2 p.m. This living memorial honors the victims and survivors of the world's worst commercial nuclear accident. Similar plantings are occurring in Ukraine to recognize the 10th anniversary of the disaster. The reforestation partnership between American Forests and the St. Johns River Water Management District is supported by the Chornobyl Committee as part of the "Seeds of Hope" project. For more information please call St. Johns River WMD, (904) 329-4381.

Saturday, March 30

COATESVILLE, Pa.: Holy Ghost Ukrainian Orthodox Church at 399 Charles St. will be holding its annual spring bazaar at 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Come enjoy the delicious varenyky, holubtsi, nut rolls, paska, kovbasa, baked goods and much more. A variety of craft tables will be open. For more information, call Irene Pashesnik, (610) 384-7285.
JENKINTOWN, Pa: Manor Junior College, in conjunction with the Ukrainian National Women's League of America, invites the community to a concert commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster. The concert is a benefit for the Chornobyl Challenge '96 campaign. The program starts at 6:30 p.m. in the college auditorium and will feature vocal performances by the MJC Chorus and soloists Dr. Yukiko Ishida and Bohdan Chaplynsky. Dr. Ishida, a faculty member at MJC, is a soprano and recipient of numerous vocal awards, while Mr. Chaplynsky, a native of Ukraine, has performed with numerous American and international companies. For ticket and other information, call the college, (215) 885-2360.

Sunday, March 31

SILVER SPRING, Md.: The Chornobyl Committee of Washington invites the community to a moleben and commemorative concert at St. Andrew's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral at 2 p.m., as part of the 10th anniversary commemorations of the Chornobyl disaster. A silent auction of children's art from the series "What the Children Saw" will be part of the program. For more information, please call Danusia Wasylkiwskyj, (301) 652-3938.
LOS ANGELES: The Ukrainian Art Center invites one and all to the 1996 Pysanka Festival and Easter Open House, to be held at 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at 4315 Melrose Ave. Numerous exhibits, workshops and a variety of entertainment await young and old. Admission: $5 general admission (door prize ticket included); $3 for seniors and pre-school children. For further information call (213) 668-0172.
CARNEGIE, Pa.: The Ss. Peter and Paul Senior Chapter of the Ukrainian Orthodox League will hold its 29th annual pysanka sale and food bazaar at noon-4 p.m. The event will take place at the parish auditorium on Mansfield Boulevard. Pysanky, food and pastries will be available for purchase. Take-out orders will also be available. Included in the day's activities will be the sale of cultural items, an Easter basket drawing and a "Skrootsky sale" by the members of the Junior UOL Chapter. The parish museum will be open. Admission is free. For information call (412) 276-0342 or (412) 279-4131.