PREVIEW OF EVENTS (12/27/98)

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Thursday, December 31

CHICAGO: The second annual New Year's Eve Charity Ball, sponsored by St. Joseph Ukrainian Catholic Church, will benefit three different charities: the Ukrainian Orphan Aid Society, the Ukrainian Catholic Education Foundation (for the Lviv Theological Academy), and St. Joseph Charities (to benefit the needy of the Chicago area with a food pantry, gas vouchers, etc.) The ball will be held in the church hall, 5000 N. Cumberland Avenue. Music will be by the Good Times. There will be a liturgy celebrated at 6:30 p.m. The ball will commence with cocktails (cash bar), at 7:30 p.m.; followed by dinner at 8:30 p.m. and dancing at 10 p.m.. Tickets: $60; $45, seniors and students; $20, dance only. For tickets and reservations, contact Motria Durbak, (773) 625-4805 or Areta, (847) 823-0430.
PASSAIC, N.J.: The Ukrainian Center invites all to a New Year's Eve celebration. Admission for the two-floor gala is $25 and includes a dance featuring the energetic Zahrava orchestra from Toronto in the ballroom and DJ dancing at the downstairs bar. With a full sit-down dinner, the cost is only $40. Happy hour with half-price drinks is at 8-9 p.m. and dinner will be served at 8:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the Ukrainian Center, 240 Hope Ave., or by calling (973) 473-3379, or (201) 323-1703.

Saturday, January 9, 1999

HARTFORD, Conn.: The traditional Ukrainian New Year's Eve Dance - Malanka will be held at the Ukrainian National Home of Hartford, 961 Wethersfield Ave., at 9 p.m. Dance to the music of Zorepad. Donation: adults, $20; students, $15. For ticket and table reservations, call the Ukrainian Gift Shop, (860) 296-6955.

Thursday, January 7, and Saturday January 16, 1999

SAN FRANCISCO: St. Michael's Ukrainian Orthodox Church will celebrate Ukrainian Orthodox Christmas on January 7 with a liturgy at 10:30 a.m., to be followed by supper and caroling in the church hall. On January 16, the parish will hold a traditional Ukrainian New Year's celebration (according to the Julian calendar). The malanka dinner/dance will begin at 7 p.m. in the church hall, with music by the Anatoli Orchestra. Traditional Ukrainian dishes will be served. For reservations and more information call the parish, (415) 863-0237. St. Michael's is located at 345 Seventh St., (between Folsom and Harrison streets, south of Market); it is accessible by Muni Bus 27, 42, and is a short walk from the Civic Center BART Station.

Friday, January 15, 1999

TORONTO: St. Vladimir Institute will host its traditional Ukrainian New Year's Malanka at the institute, 620 Spadina Ave. Delight in the performances of the Arkan Dance Company as they lead you into a magical and enchanting evening of Ukrainian folklore to throw out the old year and welcome the new. Dine with Peter Ochitwa of Mad Apples; dance to the music of Solovey. The all inclusive price of admission is $80 per person; $45, students. Cocktails are at 7 p.m., followed by dinner at 8 p.m. Reserve tables and tickets early by calling (416) 923-3318.

Friday, January 22, 1999

NEW YORK: The Harriman Institute at Columbia University together with the Ukrainian Academy of Arts and Sciences in the U.S., the Shevchenko Scientific Society, The Lypynsky Institute, and the Ukrainian Historical Association present "The Second Conference on the Ukrainian Revolution: The Hetmanate." The conference will be held in Room 1512, School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University, 420 W. 118th St., at 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information contact Prof. Mark von Hagen, (212) 854-6213.

ADVANCE NOTICE: Saturday, February 6, 1999

WHIPPANY, N.J.: The Plast Ukrainian youth organization, Newark Branch, is holding its Debutante Ball at the Hanover Marriott. Music will be by Tempo and Luna. Cocktails are at 6:30 p.m.; presentation of debutantes at 7:30 p.m., followed by dinner and dance. Tickets: dinner and dance; $75; dance only; $40; $20, students under age 25. For tickets and reservations call Maria Welyczkowski, (973) 514-1846.