PREVIEW OF EVENTS (02/04/01)

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Sunday, February 4

SOUTH BOUND BROOK, N.J.: The Les Kurbas Theater in Lviv pesents a concert of "Ancient Spiritual Ukrainian Song (Irmos)," with Natalia Polovynka, Oleh Stefan and Andriy Vodychev, to be held at St. Andrew the First-Called Apostle Ukrainian Orthodox Memorial Church, at 11:30 a.m.
TRENTON, N.J.: The Les Kurbas Theater in Lviv, Volodymyr Kuchynsky, artistic director, presents "The Dream," an evening of Taras Shevchenko poetry with song. The performance will be held at The Ukrainian Home, 47 Jeremiah Ave., at 5 p.m.

Saturday, February 10

NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific Society (NTSh) presents "A Literary Evening: Poetry and Other Works by Marta Tarnawsky." Participating in the program will also be Larissa Onyshkevych, NTSh president, and Prof. Myroslava Znayenko, Columbia University. The evening will be held at the society's building, 63 Fourth Ave. (between Ninth and 10th streets) at 5 p.m. For additional information call (212) 254-5130.
MADISON, N.J.: Soprano Oleksandra Hrabova and tenor William Falk will sing love songs from operettas and operas at the annual Valentine's Cabaret in Lenfell Hall, The Mansion, on Fairleigh Dickinson University's Florham-Madison Campus, at 8 p.m. During this past season, Ms. Hrabova sang the title role in "Lucia di Lammermoor" for the Dicapo Opera Theater and the National Lyric Opera, and presented a series of concerts of Ukrainian music throughout major cities in the United States. Mr. Falk performed the original role of Chris in the Tony award-winning "Miss Saigon" and has also appeared in "Les Miserables," "Starlight Express" and "Marilyn: An American Fable." Opera at Florham cabarets offer seating in groups of eight. Tailgating is encouraged, and light refreshments are available. For reservations call (973) 443-8620 or (908) 273-5045.
PATERSON, N.J.: The Les Kurbas Theater in Lviv presents "Marko Prokliaty, or The Legend from the East," a performance of music and movement to Vasyl Stus' poetry. The performance will be held at 85 Fifth Ave., starting at 10 p.m.

Sunday, February 11

NEWARK, N.J.: St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, 719 Sanford Ave., invites the public to a concert "Ancient Spiritual Ukrainian Song (Irmos)," performed by the Les Kurbas Theater of Lviv. The concert begins at 1 p.m.

Monday, February 12

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.: The Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute will present a lecture by Vitaly A. Chernetsky, Columbia University, titled "Allegorical Journeys: The Metamorphoses of Ukrainian Magic Realism." The lecture will take place in the institute's seminar room, 1583 Massachusetts Ave., at 4-6 p.m. For further information contact the institute, (617) 495-4053.

Friday, February 16

TORONTO: The Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies at the University of Toronto will hold a lecture by Ann Makolkin, University of Toronto, titled "A Forgotten Page in the History of Ukraine: The Italians of Odesa." The lecture will be held at University College, 15 King's College Circle, Room 256, at 4 p.m. For additional information call (416) 978-6934.

Saturday, February 24

SOUTH BOUND BROOK, N.J.: The Ukrainian Cultural Center and the Committee for Aid to Ukraine, Central New Jersey Branch, invite the public to a carnival ball dinner/dance to be held at the center starting at 6:30 p.m. with music by Tempo. Profits from ticket sales will benefit charities in Ukraine. Tickets in advance for the dinner/dance: $40 per person; $30, for students with identification. Tickets after February 15 and at the door: $50 per person; $40 for students. Tickets may be ordered from: Michael Shulha, (908) 534-6683; the Rev. Ivan Lyshyk, (212) 873-8550; and George Mischenko, (732) 671-1914; e-mail, UKRNS@aol.com.

Sunday, February 25

CHICAGO: The Kyiv Committee of the Chicago Sister Cities International Program, will host a buffet reception at the Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson at 2-5 p.m. Guests will enjoy fine Ukrainian cuisine, delight in the performance of spectaculator Ukrainian dance, and have occasion to meet key members of the mayors' administrations in both Chicago and Kyiv. Proceeds will benefit the Sister Schools Abroad Program between Chicago and Kyiv. Tickets: $50. For additional information contact Patricia Mackiw, (773) 975-5917 or the Chicago Sister Cities International Program, (312) 742-5320.

ADVANCE NOTICE

March 7-28

CHICAGO: The International Visitors Center of Chicago (IVCC) will implement a professional development training program in Chicago for 10 journalists from Crimea on March 7-28. Under the U.S. Department of State-sponsored "Community Connections Program," qualifying Ukrainian mixed-media professionals will participate in an educational exchange program focusing on freedom of the press and first amendment rights issues. The IVCC is also seeking homestay hosts for this program. For additional information, contact Dan Stephenson, (312) 915-6383, or e-mail dstephenson@ivcc.org.

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