PREVIEW OF EVENTS (05/23/99)

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Friday, May 28

PARMA HEIGHTS, Ohio: An exhibit of paintings on glass, an old folk tradition revived by recognized artist/craftsman Ivan Skolozdra from Ukraine, opens at the Svitlytsia Art Gallery, 6677 Fernhurst Ave. The opening reception will be held Friday, May 28, at 7-11 p.m.

Friday-Sunday, May 28-30

PITTSBURGH: Ukraine will be represented at the 43rd annual Pittsburgh Folk Festival in music and dance performances. The festival, featuring the presentation of over 40 nationalities' native heritage and traditions, will provide traditional and contemporary entertainment, craft demonstrations and cultural displays as well as an international marketplace. Admission: $6, adults; $3, children age 3-12; under 3, free. For more information and schedule of events call (412) 278-1267 or visit the festival committee's website at www.pghfolkfest.org. Festival times: Friday, May 28, 4-11 p.m.; Saturday, May 29, noon-11 p.m.; Sunday, May 30, noon-9 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday, May 29-30

CLEVELAND: The Ukrainian American Sports Club Lviv, in celebration of 50 years of Ukrainian sports in the greater Cleveland area, is hosting the fourth annual Ukrainian soccer tournament for the Great Lakes Cup. The host will be joined by defending cup holder Toronto Ukraine, as well as Detroit Chernyk, Chicago Ukraina, Chicago Kryla, Newark Chornomorska Sitch, New York USC and Philadelphia Tryzub in two divisions, open and over-30, for the two-day event. The tournament play begins at the Pokrova Parish Field on Saturday at 9 a.m. and concludes with final rounds on Sunday at 2-6 p.m. A dance will be held in the parish hall following the finals on Sunday. For information e-mail jek_yck-lviv@excite.com, or visit the website http://sport.cleveland.com/sport/ukrainianlions.

Sunday, May 30

OTTAWA, Ont.: The 20th anniversary concert of the Ottawa School of Ukrainian Dance will be held at the Alumni Theater, Carleton University, at 2 p.m. For more information call Kateryna Shepertycka, (613) 692-5243.

ADVANCE NOTICE

Saturday, June 12

DOVER, N.J.: The sixth annual Spartanky Men's Triples Grass Volleyball Tournament will be held in Hedven Park. Prizes will be awarded for first- through third-place finishes. An entry fee of $15 includes all-you-can-eat barbecue and loads of fun. Non-participants are welcome. To register, contact Zezya Zawadiwsky, (973) 361-8284.
ROBLIN, Manitoba: Students from St. Vladimir's College, a private boarding school and minor seminary, will be touring eastern Canada June 12 -June 23, presenting the traditional cultural programs offered at the school since its founding by Ukrainian missionaries in 1942. The students will showcase traditional Ukrainian sacred music, folk music and dance as part of the school's annual promotion. The tour dates are as follows: June 12, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan: St.. Michael's School, 1695 17th St. W, 7:30 p.m.; June 13, North Battleford, Saskatchewan: Slava Center Seniors Hall, 792 108th St., 7:30 p.m.; June 15: Edmonton: St. Basil's Church Hall, 7007 109th St., 7:30 p.m.; June 16, Kelowna, British Columbia: Okanagan University Theater, 1000 KLO Road, 8 p.m.; June 18, Vancouver, British Columbia: St. Mary's Parish Hall, 550 W. 14th St., 7:30 p.m.; June 19, Victoria, British Columbia: Oak Bay High School, 2151 Cranmore St., 7:30 p.m.; June 22, Calgary, Alberta: St. Stephen's Parish Center, 4903 45th St. SW, 7:30 p.m.; and June 23, Regina, Sakatchewan: St. Basil's Parish Hall, 1747 Toronto St., 7:30 p.m. For more information on the tour, as well as general information regarding the school's high school program, contact St. Vladimir's College, 1-800-377-5926, e-mail [Editor's note: The website address cited for St. Vladimir's College is no longer valid for the school], or visit the website, [Editor's note: The website address cited for St. Vladimir's College is no longer valid for the school.]

Monday-Friday, July 12-16

PITTSBURGH: As part of the biennial national convention of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM), an association of Roman Catholic church musicians, there will be an "Eastern Christian/Byzantine" track for the cantors, choir directors, clergy and interested faithful of the Eastern Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches. The track provides sessions in liturgical theology, cantor praxis, a Byzantine "Master Schola," daily Matins, a celebration of Great Vespers with Litija and a closing divine liturgy. The three sessions on "Vespers: Liturgical Theology and Practice" will be taught by the Rev. Dr. Peter Galadza, professor of liturgy at the Sheptytsky Institute for Eastern Christian Studies at the University of St. Paul, Ottawa. For a brochure giving full details of the convention, as well as all fees and hotel information, contact Lisa Tarker at the NPM office, (202) 723-5800, or fax, (202) 723-2262. Please mention interest in the Eastern Christian track to ensure that relevant brochures are sent.

Wednesday-Sunday, July 21-25

NEW BRITAIN, Conn.: The Ukrainian Orthodox League of the U.S.A. is holding its 52nd annual convention, hosted by St. Mary Nativity of the Mother of God Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 54 Winter St. Featured guest speaker on Saturday, July 24, will be Frederica Mathewes-Green, National Public Radio commentator and author of "Facing East: A Pilgrim's Journey into the Mysteries of Orthodoxy." For more information contact Stefan Norton, (860) 666-4800; e-mail, nbvuke@erols.com; or Michelle Bailly, (203) 440-1784, e-mail, tweetyb435@aol.com

Sunday-Saturday, August 1-7

EMLENTON, Pa.: The Central Eparchy of The Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the U.S.A. is holding a Teenage Conference, billed as a week of faith, fun and fellowship, for youths age 12-13 to be held at the All Saints Ukrainian Orthodox Church Camp. The cost per camper is $150; counselors, free of charge. For camper and counselor applications contact Charissa S. Martin, (718) 858-7545, or Missy Sheptak, (416) 621-3095.

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