PREVIEW OF EVENTS (01/30/00)

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Tuesday, February 1

NEW YORK: "Painted Prayers," an exhibit of large-scale contemporary icons by Christina Saj, will be on view February 1-25. The opening reception is on Thursday, February 3, at 5-8 p.m. at the James Chapel, Union Theological Seminary, 3041 Broadway at 121st Street. The public is invited for meditations and readings that inspired the icons on Tuesday, February 8, at noon. For information call (212) 280-1522.

Saturday, February 5

NEW YORK: The Embroidery Course at The Ukrainian Museum is an eight-session course, which opens February 5 and runs on Saturdays through April 1. Beginners can learn the rudiments of embroidery, and those proficient in the craft can expand their skills. Students start with basic cross-stitch and advance to little-known complicated stitches, as well as intricate cut-work techniques. The course is taught by embroidery expert Lubow Wolynetz, who also explores the history, evolution of styles, techniques, colors, threads and fabrics used in traditional Ukrainian embroidery. Open to adults and children over age 10. Time: 1-3:30 p.m. Fee: $60, adults; $50, students over 16 and seniors; $30, children age 10-16. Museum members receive 15 percent discount. Reservations required. The museum is located at 203 Second Ave. For information call (212) 228-0110; fax (212) 228-1947; or e-mail UkrMus@aol.com.

Sunday, February 6

DANBURY, Conn.: "Songs of Love and Faith," a benefit concert by the Yevshan Ukrainian Choral Ensemble, Alex Kuzma, musical director, will feature Ukrainian liturgical, classical and folk music. The program begins at 2 p.m. at the Ives Concert Hall at Western Connecticut State University, White Street in Danbury. Proceeds to benefit the Holy Trinity Church Building Fund. Advance tickets: $20, adults; $8, children or students; $25 and $10 at the door. Call (203) 748-0671 or (203) 407-0261 for further details.

Monday, February 7

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.: The Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute presents the inaugural Zenovia Sochor Parry Memorial Lecture to be delivered by Ashton B. Carter, Ford Foundation Professor of Science and International Affairs, John F. Kennedy School of Government, on the topic "Ukraine and U.S. Foreign Policy." The lecture is at 4-6 p.m. in the Thompson Room, Barker Center. Contact Lubomyr Hajda, (617) 495-4053, for details.

Friday, February 11

HOUSTON: The Spivayemo Men's Chorale and the Eastern Christian Choral Society from Houston's Institute for Eastern Orthodox Studies (Ukrainian Orthodox Church - Kyiv Patriarchate), with Bishop Makarios conducting, will sing an a capella concert marking the 15th anniversary of the death of Metropolitan Hryhorij and featuring 20th century Slavic composers. The Panakhyda Requiem by Pavel Chesnokov, the Liturgy of the Catechumen by Yuri Slastion and the Liturgy of the Faithful by Yaroslav Yatsynevych will be sung in Ukrainian at 7 p.m. at Moore's Opera House at the University of Houston (take I-45 to Cullen exit, U. of H. entrance No. 16). The concert is free and open to the public. For information and directions call (713) 645-0843.

Sunday, February 13

NEWARK, N.J.: The public is invited to a concert at St. John's Ukrainian Catholic Church at 1 p.m. This concert is dedicated to the memory of Daria Hordynsky Karanowycz. Performers: Olexandra Hrabova, soprano; Olha Stashchyshyn, alto; Oleh Chmyr, baritone; Roman Cymbala, tenor; Volodymyr Vynnytsky and Laryssa Krupa, pianists. For further information please call St. John's Rectory, (973) 371-1356.

Tuesdays, February 15, 22 and 29

TORONTO: St. Vladimir Institute is offering a three-part workshop on "Gerdany - Beadwork Ukrainian Style." In this series Maria Rypan provides instruction on basic beadwork techniques for making fashionable necklaces, chokers and bracelets. Classes will be held at the institute, 620 Spadina Ave., at 7 p.m. Fee: $15 session/$40 for entire series. To register call (416) 923-3318.

Sunday, March 5

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.: The Ukrainian Dancers of Miami Inc., present a whirlwind afternoon of dance and song in "A Ukrainian Montage," their eighth annual concert, featuring the Ukrainian Dancers of Miami, Trio Maksymowich and acclaimed bandurist Yarko Antonevych. The concert begins at 2 p.m. in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave. Admission is $15; for tickets call the AutoNation Box Office, (954) 462-0222. For more information call Donna Maksymowich-Waskiewicz, (954) 434-9753, or visit the website http://www.UkrainianDancersMiami.org/.

ONGOING

NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Museum is currently showing the exhibition "The Cultural Legacy of Vasyl Hryhorovych Krychevsky." The exhibit, on view through March 12, features paintings and drawings of one of Ukraine's outstanding public figures of the 20th century, an architect, artist, scholar and educator, and offers visitors the unique opportunity to become acquainted with one aspect of Krychevsky's creative heritage. A bilingual, illustrated exhibition catalogue is available at the gift shop for $5; add $1.75 for shipping for mail orders. Museum hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 1-5 p.m. The museum is located at 203 Second Ave. For information call (212) 228-0110; fax (212) 228-1947; or e-mail UkrMus@aol.com.
BLOOMFIELD, N.J.: "Surviving Symbols," an exhibition of paintings by Gloria Rodgriguez and Christina Saj which explores the assimilation of traditional imagery and compositions with contemporary techniques, is on display through February 19 at Westminster Gallery, Bloomfield College, Fremont Street off Franklin Avenue. For more information and directions call (973)-748-9000, ext. 279.

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