PREVIEW OF EVENTS (09/27/98)

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Monday, September 28

WASHINGTON: The Kennan Institute for Advanced Russian Studies is holding a noon discussion with William G. Miller, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine and a public policy scholar with the Woodrow Wilson Center on the topic "Creation of a Relationship between Ukraine and the United States." The discussion will be held at the Woodrow Wilson Center for Scholars, sixth floor, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. For additional information call the institute, (202) 691-4100.

Thursday, October 1

EDMONTON: The Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies is holding a lecture, as part of its fall seminar series, by Dr. David Frick, professor, department of Slavic languages and literatures, University of California at Berkeley on the topic "Bearded Mykytas and Hosen Saksen in Gaudy Federhuts: Ethnic, Confessional and Linguistic Stereotyping in 17th Century Vilnius." The lecture will be held at the University of Alberta, 352 Athabasca Hall, at 1:30 p.m. For additional information call (403) 492-2972.

Thursday-Sunday, October 1-4

SOMERSET, N.J.: The 60th annual convention of the League of Ukrainian Catholics of America will be held at the Holiday Inn in Somerset. For additional information, call John Kost, convention chairman, (973) 471-1874.

Saturday and Sunday, October 3 and 4

NEW YORK: The public is invited to the celebration of the 125th anniversary of the Shevchenko Scientific Society (NTSh). The Saturday program, starting at 10 a.m., will include a session on the history of NTSh (five speakers), one on Ukrainian language, literature, and political science (three speakers), and one on science and technology, dealing with technological changes anticipated for the 21st century (five speakers). The Sunday program, starting at 1:30 p.m., will consist of a session (in English) on Ukrainian language, history and religion (three speakers), and one by young scholars on a variety of topics (five speakers). This event will be held in the society's building, 63 Fourth Ave. For additional information call (212) 254-5130.

Sunday, October 4

NEWARK, N.J.: The Plast Ukrainian Youth Organization, Newark Branch, will begin the year's activities with a gathering of all members (in uniform, with ceremonial flags) at 9:15 a.m. in front of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church (Sanford and Ivy) from where they will proceed to the 9:30 a.m. liturgy. The official opening of activities will take place after liturgy in the school gym. Parents are invited to register new members at that time. For further information call Irene Sawchyn-Doll, (973) 762-5838 (evenings).

Monday, October 5

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.: The Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute, as part of its seminar series, presents Oles Smolansky, professor, department of international relations, Lehigh University, who will speak on "Ukraine's Relations with the Middle East, 1991-1998." The lecture will be held in the HURI Seminar Room, 1583 Massachusetts Ave., at 4-6 p.m.

Saturday, October 10

WASHINGTON: St. Josaphat Council No. 7530 of the Knights of Columbus will sponsor a Harvest Fest Polka Dance to be held at the Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine of the Holy Family, 4250 Harewood Road NE (across from The Catholic University). Music will be by the Happy Times Orchestra. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. Doors open at 6 p.m., with dancing at 6:30-10 p.m. Tickets: adults, $8 in advance, $10 at the door; youths age 16 or less, $5. Proceeds to benefit Basilian Sisters Catholic Education. For ticket reservation contact Steve Fisanich, (301) 474-2992, or Steve Kerda, (703) 780-5725.

Sunday, October 11

NEW YORK: An exhibition of the "Art Works of Volodymyr Makarenko and Petro Kapschutschenko," will open at The Ukrainian Museum, 203 Second Ave., at 2 p.m. Featured will be the paintings and sculptures of these noted Ukrainian artists. The art works will be for sale, with the profits to benefit the museum. A wine and cheese reception will follow the opening. The exhibition will close on October 25. Prior to opening at The Ukrainian Museum, the exhibition, organized by Ukrainian National Women's League of America Branch 67 as part of "The Ukrainian Museum Week" will be on view October 2-8 at the Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center in Philadelphia.

Wednesday, October 14

WINNIPEG: The Jewish Mennonite Ukrainian Committee announces an information exchange to be held at the Berney Theater, Asper Jewish Community Center, 123 Doncaster St., at 7:30 p.m. It is titled: "Profiles of Three Communities: Everything You Wanted to Know about Jews, Mennonites, and Ukrainians (Or May Not Want to Know)." The three speakers representing their communities will be Prof. Rabbi M. Stern (Jewish community), Dr. Lawrence Klippenstein (Mennonite community) and Dr. Stella Hryniuk (Ukrainian community). They will speak on the various subgroups within their respective communities, the reasons for the groupings, the distinguishing features of these subgroups, their institutions and the challenges facing them. Following the presentations there will be a time for questions, comments and further discussion with refreshments being served. There will be no admission charge. Everyone is invited. For further information contact Dr. R. Yereniuk, (204) 474-7011, or fax (204) 474-7624.

Friday, October 16

SOMERSET, N.J.: The Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the U.S.A. invites the community to a concert of Ukrainian sacred and secular music. Performing will be the New York-based Dumka Ukrainian chorus under the direction of Vasyl Hrechynsky, with Eugenia Paley at the piano. Also featured on the program is bandurist Mychaylo Andretz. The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the Ukrainian Cultural Center, 135 Davidson Ave., in Somerset (exit 10 off Route 287). The concert is part of the cultural program of the XV Sobor which will take place October 14-18 at the Metropolia Center. Tickets: $10. For information and directions, call the Consistory of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the U.S.A., (732) 356-0090.

Sunday, October 18

EAST HANOVER, N.J.: The board of trustees of The Ukrainian Museum in New York City invites the public to attend a silent auction to be held at Ramada Inn, Route 10, at 2-5 p.m. The auction will feature art works, jewelry, crystal, services and much more. There will be champagne and an international buffet. Guests will be entertained by the Eric Mintel Jazz Trio, featuring George Hrab Jr. Donation: $60 per person. Proceeds to benefit the museum's building and general funds. For more information call the museum, (212) 228-0110.

Saturday, October 31

NEW YORK: A one-day conference titled "The Sokal Legacy" will be held at The Ukrainian Museum, 203 Second Ave., at 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The conference, held in conjunction with the exhibition "Preservation of a Heritage: The Village of Uhryniv of the Sokal Region," will explore the folk art and culture of this unique part of Ukraine. Featured speakers will be folk art collector and a native of Uhryniv, Iryna Kashubynsky; artisan and expert on Ukrainian pysanky, Tania Osadca; and the curator of the museum's Folk Art Collection, Lubow Wolynetz. Breakfast and lunch will be included in the fee: $20 per person; $15 for individuals with current museum membership. Registration is required by Monday, October 26. For information and registration for the conference, contact the museum at: telephone, (212) 228-0110; fax, (212) 228-1947; e-mail, UkrMus@aol.com.

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Thursday-Saturday, October 29-31

TORONTO: The Ukrainian-Canadian Program at the Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies and the Robert F. Harney Professorship and Program in Ethnic, Immigration and Pluralism Studies at the University of Toronto are holding a conference titled "Cross-Stitching Cultural Borders: Comparing Ukrainian Experience in Canada and the United States." Established scholars and senior graduate students from across North America will examine major issues of identity that distinguish the two communities. For more information contact Dr. Frances Swyripa, Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies, 352 Athabasca Hall, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E8; telephone, (403) 492-2972; e-mail, fswyripa@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca

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