PREVIEW OF EVENTS (12/28/97)

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Wednesday, December 31

JERSEY CITY, N.J.: The Ukrainian National Home, 90-96 Fleet St., is holding a New Year's Eve dance, beginning at 9 p.m., with music by Mriya. Tickets: $15, includes New Year's toast and buffet. For reservations call (201) 656-7755.

January 10, 1998

HARTFORD, Conn.: A traditional malanka - Ukrainian New Years Eve Dance - will be held at 9 p.m. at the Ukrainian National Home, 961 Wethersfield Ave., featuring the Charivini Ochi Orchestra. Tickets: adults, $20; students, $15. Evening attire requested. For tickets call (860) 296-6955.
IRVINGTON, N.J.: The Ukrainian National Home and the Ukrainian American Youth Association, 140 Prospect Ave., invite the community to a traditional "Malanka" dance. A buffet dinner will be served at 8 p.m.; open bar, 8-9 p.m. Admission: adults, $35; youths, $20. For more information and reservations call (973) 375-0156.

Sunday, January 11, 1998

NEW YORK: The representatives to the United Nations of the Ukrainian National Women's League of America and the World Federation of Ukrainian Women's Organizations invite the public to a meeting and reception for Dina Udovenko, wife of Hennadii Udovenko, president of the 52nd session of the General Assembly of the United Nations and minister of foreign affairs of Ukraine. The meeting will begin at 2 p.m. at the Shevchenko Scientific Society, 63 Fourth Ave. The formal program will be followed by a reception and the opportunity to meet with Mrs. Udovenko. For additional information call (212) 533-4646.

Saturday, January 18, 1998

CHICAGO: The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, 2320 W. Chicago Ave., will open a group art show titled "Evidence," curated by Natalie Domchenko. The show, which investigates notions of the post-urban environment, includes mixed media and installations by five Chicago artists: Gina Hartig-Williams, Eric Lindveit, Jennifer Mannebach, Michael Paha and Grant Smith. The work on view challenges the viewer to see the inherent beauty of simple materials, evoking memories of our personal landscapes, past and present. The exhibit, runs through March 1. The opening reception will be held at noon-4 p.m. Hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, noon-4 p.m. For more information call the institute, (773) 227-5522.