PREVIEW OF EVENTS (08/08/99)

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Tuesday, August 10

NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Congress Committee of America and the Children's Fund of Ukraine invite the community to attend a charity concert "We are all children of Ukraine," performed by children from Chornobyl, winners of the national "Talents of Ukraine" contest. The 12 performers will perform old and new Ukrainian songs and dances, play bandura and recite poetry. The concert will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the Ukrainian National Home, 142 Second Ave. Tickets cost $10 for adults, $5 for students. Admission is free for children under age 12. Proceeds will be donated to help fund the building and equipping of a children's hospital in Bila Tserkva, Kyiv Oblast, where victims of the Chornobyl catastrophe are treated. Please call (212) 228-6840 for more information.

Saturday, August 14

LEHIGHTON, Pa.: The Ukrainian Homestead, 1230 Beaver Run Drive will host a dance to the music of Dnipriany at 9 p.m.-1 a.m. For further information, please call (610) 377-4621.
NEW YORK: A broadcast of the July 18 Music Mountain concert, which featured the Leontovych String Quartet and pianist Volodymyr Vynnytsky in a program of works by Weber, Piano Quartet in B Flat Major; Brahms, String Quartet in C Minor, Op. 51, No. 1; and Franck, piano Quintet in F Minor, may be heard on WQXR 96.3 FM at 9 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday, August 14-15

HAINES FALLS, N.Y.: Taras Schumylowych will exhibit two tempera paintings and one graphic, "Ukrainian Catholic Church 17th Century," at the 52nd annual group exhibition sponsored by the Twilight Park Artists in the Twilight Park Clubhouse. The exhibit opens with a wine reception on Saturday at 5 p.m. The exhibit continues on Sunday at 1-5 p.m. and an artist demonstration is planned for Sunday at 3-4 p.m.

Sunday, August 15

HORSHAM, Pa.: St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Church will hold its annual picnic at the Tryzub Sports Center, Lower State and County Line roads. There will be ethnic food, music and activities for children. A divine liturgy at the outdoor pavilion at 11 a.m. will precede the picnic. Ample parking is available. Picnic admission is $3 for adults. For more information, please call St. Vladimir rectory, (215) 927-2287.
PALOS PARK, Ill.: The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, located at 8530 West 131st St., will hold their first church picnic at noon-6 p.m. There will be food, games, and entertainment provided. For further information contact the church rectory, (708) 361-8876.

Saturday-Sunday, August 21-22

LEHIGHTON, Pa.: The Seventh annual Ukrainian folk festival at the Ukrainian Homestead, 1230 Beaver Run Drive starts on Saturday at noon. The stage show will begin at 2 p.m., featuring Dnipriany Music Ensemble, Trio Holubka, Kazka Ukrainian Folk Ensemble, Voloshky Performing Dance Academy, with a special performance by Sonyashnyk Ukrainian Dance Ensemble from Chatham, Canada. The dance will start at 9 p.m. On Sunday, the divine liturgy will be held at 10:30 a.m. and followed by the stage show at noon. There will be Ukrainian foods and arts and crafts at the festivals. Festival admission is $5 per person for one day, $7 per person for both days. Free admission for children age 14 and under. Parking is free. For information, call (610) 377-4621.

Saturday, August 21

TORONTO: The Bloor West Village's third annual Ukrainian festival will begin with a parade at 11 a.m. at High Park Avenue Bloor Street between Runnymede Rd. and Windmere Avenue will be closed for vendor kiosks and food stands, and performances will be held at the intersection of Windmere and Bloor. The program will include local politicians, marching bands, dance groups, choirs and youth organizations. A children's activity area will be located on the corner of Runnymede and Bloor. In the evening, a cabaret extravaganza featuring the best in Ukrainian dancing, music, comedy and entertainment will be staged in the parking lot adjacent to Rennie's No Frills, 2187 Bloor St. W. For more information call Jurij Klufas, (416) 410-1155, or the Toronto Branch of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, (416) 762-9467.
SACRAMENTO, Calif.: Ukrainian Fest '99 will be held at 2:30-10 p.m. at the St. Ignatius Parish Center, 3235 Arden Way. Enjoy "Old Country" foods, music, dancing, games and cultural exhibits in air-conditioned comfort. Ostap Stakhiv, a musician from Lviv, and his group of performers are the event's special guests. Admission is $3 per person, and free for children age 10 and under. There is plenty of parking. The event is sponsored by St. Andrew the Apostle Ukrainian Catholic Church. For more information, please call (916) 481-8545.

Saturday-Saturday, August 21-28

MILLINGTON, Tenn.: Twelve nations, including Ukraine, will participate in the first Universal Baseball Global Championships at USA Stadium in an Olympic-style round-robin competition. The Ukrainian team will play against New Zealand at 9 a.m. on August 21; against Hungary at 7:30 p.m. on August 22; against Bulgaria at noon on August 23 at USA No. 2; against Ghana at 12:30 p.m. on August 24; and against Aruba on August 25 at 4:30 p.m. at USA No. 2. The semifinals will be held on August 27 at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. On August 28, the consolation game will be played at 4 p.m., with the championship game at 7:30 p.m. For more information about the championships, contact Richard Case, tournament director, (609) 631-8166.

Sunday, August 22

HORSHAM, Pa.: The Tryzub Sports Center will host its eighth annual Ukrainian Independence Day celebration with festivities beginning at 1 p.m. In addition to well-known artists such as the Prometheus Male Choir, the Lviviany Music Ensemble, the Voloshky Dance Ensemble and others, the day will feature a variety of arts and crafts, along with a wide assortment of foods and refreshments. Activities for children, will include a moon walk and fun slide. Located at Lower State and County Line roads, the center is accessible to all major roads in southeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey. Festival admission is $10 per person; free for children under age 13. For additional information, call Tryzub, (215) 343-5412.
PHOENIX, Ariz.: The Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, with other local Ukrainian organizations, will commemorate the eighth anniversary of Ukrainian independence with morning services at the Catholic and Orthodox churches. A banquet and artistic program will commence at 12:30 p.m. at the Ukrainian Cultural Center, 730 W. Elm St., featuring the Kozak Dancers from Los Angeles. For more information or to purchase tickets ($15 per person in advance, $20 at the door) contact Lesia Cady, (602) 381-1296, or Taras Masnyj, (480) 947-6136 (evenings).

ONGOING

ON THE INTERNET: Between August 2 and 22: "Glass, Necktie," a feature film by Roman Paul Boychuk (a.k.a. Paul Bojack) has been selected to compete in the 1999 Always Independent Film Festival. For film synopsis, to review clips or screening information, go to http://www.alwaysif.com then scroll down and click on Film Festival; scroll down and click on Program; scroll down and click on "Glass, Necktie." The website has free 24-hour access.

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