PREVIEW OF EVENTS (10/05/97)

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Friday, October 10

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y.: Adrian Bryttan, conductor of the Vassar Orchestra at Vassar College, will perform a solo violin recital to be held at Skinner Hall, at 8 p.m.
NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Art and Literary Club, Human Rights in the 20th Century, and Mayana Gallery invite the public to "An Evening with the Horbal Brothers" in a program of art, poetry and song. Introductory remarks are by Nadia Svitlychna, followed by a poetry reading, and a song recital by Lavrentia Turkewicz. There will also be an exhibit of drawings by Bohdan Horbal, which will be on view through October 12. The event will be held at the Mayana Gallery, 136 Second Ave., at 7 p.m. For more information call (212) 777-8144.

Saturday, October 11

NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific Society is holding a lecture by Oles Smolansky, professor of Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pa., who will speak on the topic "Ukraine and the Near East." The lecture will be held at the society's building, 63 Fourth Ave., at 5 p.m.
NEW BRITAIN, Conn.: The Postava Ukrainian Dance Ensemble is sponsoring a dance featuring the Nove Pokolinia band of Toronto, to be held at the Ramada Inn, 65 Columbus Blvd., beginning at 9 p.m. Cash bar only. Tickets: $20, adults, $15, students under 18. For tickets, table reservations, or information contact Chris Iwanik, (860) 667-9317.
CARNEGIE, Pa.: Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church will hold its seventh annual fall festival at the Ukrainian Hall, Mansfield Boulevard, at 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Featured will be the Kyiv Ukrainian Dance Ensemble of the parish under the direction of Natalie and Beverly Kapeluck. There will also be a sale of arts and crafts, religious items and ethnic food, with games and fun for all. Take-out orders will be available. There is no charge for admission. For more information call (412) 279-3458.

Saturday-Sunday, October 11-12

HOUSTON, Texas: A Ukrainian Festival will be held on the grounds of Protection of the Mother of God Ukrainian Catholic Church, 9102 Meadowshire, at 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. on both days. This year's festival will feature: live entertainment by Greg Harbar and The Gypsies, who will provide dance music on both days, and The Uzori Folk Ensemble, which will perform on Sunday at 2 p.m.; cultural exhibits in the Ukrainian Hall, featuring displays of traditional Ukrainian costumes, needlework, wood-carving, ceramics and musical instruments; a pysanky demonstration and sale; arts and crafts by local artisans; as well as Ukrainian food and pastries, and outdoor activities for children. There will be tours of the parish church, and the church gift shop will be open to visitors during festival hours. Free parking is available. Admission: $2; children age 16 and under, free. Proceeds from this year's festival will benefit the Pokrova Building Fund. For additional information call Martha, (713) 973-8848.

Sunday, October 12

DETROIT: The Olena Teliha Branch of the Ukrainian National Women's League of America will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a banquet to be held at the Stephenson Haus, 25000 N. Chrysler Drive, Hazel Park, Mich., at 2 p.m. For reservations call (313) 898-0345.

Wednesday, October 15

PHILADELPHIA: The Monique Legaré International Dance Company presents The Chamber Orchestra of Lviv University, (Serhiy Burko, conductor) in a concert to be held at the Chestnut Hill Library, 8711 Germantown Ave., at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 18

EAST HANOVER, N.J.: The Ukrainian American Professionals and Businesspersons Association is holding an evening titled "Preparations for and Responses to the Kyivan Rus' Component of the 'Glory of Byzantium' Exhibit at The Met," with Olenka Z. Pevny, research assistant in medieval art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. The presentation will be held at the Ramada Inn, Route 10. Cocktails begin at 7:30 p.m., followed by the presentation at 8 p.m. Admission: members, $8; non-members, $10; students, no charge.

Sunday, October 19

NEWARK, N.J.: St. John's Ukrainian Catholic Church parish will be celebrating its 90th anniversary with a divine liturgy at St. John's Church, 719 Sanford Ave., at 9:30 a.m., followed by an anniversary program and luncheon at the school gym. Admission: $12; tickets must be purchased in advance either in the church vestibule on Sunday or by sending a check to: St. John's Church, 719 Sanford Ave., Newark, NJ 07106 (Attn: 90th Anniversary). For further information contact the parish office, (201) 371-1356.

Monday, October 20

EDMONTON: The Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies is holding a lecture by Bohdan Nahaylo, senior policy officer, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, titled "Ukraine's Declarations of Sovereignty and Independence in Retrospect." The lecture will be held in the CIUS Library, 352 Athabasca Hall, at 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 25

HARTFORD, Conn.: The Ukrainian National Home invites the public to its annual dinner/dance, with music by Svitanok, to be held at 961 Wethersfield Ave., at 6 p.m. The evening's program includes a performance by the Zolotyi Promin Dance Group. Donation: $20, adults; $10, students. Tickets may be reserved by calling (860) 296-5702. Rooms may be reserved at the Suisse Chalet Inn, (860) 563-7877, or Motel Six, (860) 563-5900.
MONTREAL: The Trembita marching band of the Montreal branch of the Ukrainian Youth Association (SUM) invites members and the community to its annual zabava/dance featuring Montreal's Burlaky. Tickets: $15 in advance; $20 at the door. Location: SUM hall, 3260 Beaubien East. For tickets and information call (514) 721-3182.

Sunday, October 26

OTTAWA: Community Dialogue, a planning process for Canadians of Ukrainian heritage and newcomers in the capital region, is holding a seminar titled "The Role of the Church in Social Services, Immigrant Aid, and Aid to Ukraine and Other Countries," with presentations by the Rev. Maxym Lysack, University of Ottawa, and the Rev. Peter Galadza, Sheptytsky Institute, with Natalka Mychajlyszyn, moderator, and Yiota Karaiskos, introductions. The seminar will be held at the All Saints Westboro Anglican Church Hall, 347 Richmond Road (at Churchill Avenue.), at 7:30 p.m. There will be discussions and refreshments after the talks. The seminar is hosted by the Parish Council of Christ the Savior Orthodox Mission, with partial promotional support by The Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky Institute. For additional information call Marta Pavliv, (613) 736-7063.

Thursday-Friday, October 30-31

WASHINGTON: The National Geographic Society presents, as part of its fall film-lecture series, a travelogue on Ukraine, narrated and produced by Bob Willis. The screening will be held at the society's headquartrs, 1600 M St. NW; on October 30, at 7:30 p.m. and on October 31 at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. For ticket prices and more information call (202) 857-7700.

ONGOING

CHICAGO: The Ukrainian National Museum of Chicago, 721 N. Oakley Blvd., is holding an exhibit titled "Unique Shirts for Women Dating from the Turn of the Century." The collection is presented by Tania Reynarowych. The exhibit, which opened October 1, runs through October 31. For further information contact the museum's art director, Olha Mrochko Kalymon, (312) 421-8020.