PREVIEW OF EVENTS (07/13/97)

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Monday, July 14

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.: The Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute is sponsoring a lecture and slide presentation, "Ukrainian Participation in the Glory of Byzantium," by Dr. Olenka Pevny of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The presentation will be at Harvard University's Emerson Hall, Room 210, at 7:30 p.m. For information call (617) 495-4053.

Thursday, July 17

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.: The Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute is sponsoring a literary evening with readings by noted authors Askold Melnyczuk and Volodymyr Dibrova. Titled "Here's Looking at You, Kid!" the evening will consist of Messrs. Melnyczuk and Dibrova reading from their latest books, respectively, "Sustainable Losses" and "Burdyk". The presentation will be at Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute, Seminar Room 1583 Massachusetts Ave., at 7:30 p.m. For information call (617) 495-4053.

Saturday, July 26

PRIMROSE, Pa.: St. Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Church invites all to the 63rd annual Ukrainian Seminary Day, to be held from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Nicholas Grove, off Route 901. The event is held annually to raise funds to benefit the St. Josaphat Ukrainian Seminary in Washington. It will begin at 11 a.m. with a divine liturgy at the grove. The St. Michael's Ukrainian Dancers of Frackville, Pa., and the Kazka Ukrainian Folk Ensemble of McAdoo will perform at 1:30-3:30 p.m. Burya, known as "the best Ukrainian band in North America," will then perform at 4-8 p.m. The picnic will also feature ethnic foods, vendors, crafts displays and rides for children. Admission and parking are free. For more information, call (717) 874-3777.

Sunday, July 27

TUCSON, Ariz.: The newly formed Tucson chapter of the Ukrainian National Women's League of America will hold an indoor beef barbecue dinner at 2 p.m. at the Heidelburg, 4606 E. Pima, at Swan. Donation: $6 per plate. The event will benefit UNWLA charities. For reservations call Irene Drewnicky, (520) 795-6689, or Pauline Farrell, (520) 294-1835.

Saturday-Sunday, August 17-18

LEXINGTON, Pa.: The Ukrainian Homestead on Route 209 is proud to host its annual Ukrainian Folk Festival, celebrating Ukraine's independence and vibrant culture. Events both days include live entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, ethnic foods, refreshments, sports and swimming. The gates open at noon on Saturday with the main stage show at 3 p.m., featuring the Voloshky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble of Philadelphia, the Toronto Ukrainian Dance Soloists, The Luna Orchestra of New York, and the Kazka Ukrainian Folk Ensemble of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The fun continues into Saturday night with the Luna Orchestra playing at a dance from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday events run from noon to 5 p.m. with two main stage shows at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday's performing highlights include the Voloshky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, Toronto Soloists, Kazka Ensemble, and a special guest appearance by the Original Male Byzantine Choir from Northeastern Pennsylvania. Parking is free; admission to the festival is $5 per person, $8 for two-day admission; children 14 and under admitted free. For information, call (610) 377-4621, (610) 377-7750 or (610) 432-0734.