PREVIEW OF EVENTS (10/20/02)

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Saturday, October 26

NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific Society is holding a lecture by Renata Rusnak, graduate student, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, and research fellow, Polish Academy of Sciences on Bohdan Lepkyj in the context of Polish-Ukrainian relations. The presentation will be held at the Shevchenko Scientific Society, 63 Fourth Ave. (between Ninth and 10th streets) at 5 p.m. For more information call (212) 254-5130.
NEW YORK: Members of the youth (yunatstvo) and counselor (vykhovnyky) divisions of Plast, New York City Branch, who attended the International Plast Jamboree (YuMPZ) in Ukraine this past summer will hold a YuMPZ evening at the Plast Building, 144 Second Ave., at 5:30 p.m. The evening will feature a slide presentation, as well as individual stories recounted by jamboree participants. A reception and meeting with the participants will follow. Admission: $5 per person; proceeds to benefit the YuMPZ Fund.
YARDVILLE, N.J.: The sisterhood of the St. George Ukrainian Orthodox Church invites the public to its fall "zabava"/Halloween Party, which will be held in the church hall, 839 Yardville-Allentown Road, starting at 9 p.m. Music will be provided by Vidlunnya. Admission (price includes buffet): adults, $30; students, $20. Costumes welcome. For additional information call Natalia Posewa, (609) 259-2763.

Saturday-Sunday October 26-27

CHICAGO: The Ukrainian Philatelic Society is sponsoring a Ukrainian American collectable bazaar. The public is invited to this free event at the Ukrainian Cultural Center, Chicago and Oakley avenues. At this bazaar you will be able to buy and sell coins, stamps, medals and other Ukrainian collectibles. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. both days. For more information call (847) 439-8499.

Sunday, October 27

PASSAIC, N.J.: The New Jersey Community Committee to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) will hold a commemorative concert at the Ukrainian Center, 240 Hope Ave., at 3 p.m. Included in the program will be a ceremonial commemoration ("apel"), as well as performances by the Dumka Choir of New York, recitation by Rostyslaw Wasylenko and a play staged by SUM and Plast youths. Keynote speaker at the event will be Zenia Brozyna.

Monday, October 28

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.: The Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute will host a lecture by Brian J. Boeck, lecturer on history at Harvard University, on the topic "When is a Ukrainian not a Ukrainian?: Problems of Identity and Ethnicity in the Kuban Region, 1792 to 2002." The lecture will be presented at 4-6 p.m. in the Seminar Room at the institute. Directions to the institute can be found at the website http://www.huri.harvard.edu, or you may call (617) 495-4053 for futher information.

Thursday, October 31

TORONTO: The Peter Jacyk Program for the Study of Ukraine at the University of Toronto is holding a seminar titled "Ukraine in Crisis," that will consider the following two topics: "Ukrainian Media: Censorship Exposed - Journalists Fight Back" and "Domestic and International Ramifications of Iraqgate." Taking part in the seminar are Marta Dyczok, department of political science and history, University of Western Ontario, and fellow, Center for Russian and East European Studies (CREES), University of Toronto, and Taras Kuzio, resident fellow, CREES. The seminar will be held in Room 108 North Building, Munk Center for International Studies, 1 Devonshire Place, University of Toronto, at 6-8 p.m.

ADVANCE NOTICE

Saturday, November 2

CLEVELAND: Ukrainian National Women's League of America Branch 33 will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a banquet and cultural program at St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral Astrodome, 5720 State Road, Parma, Ohio. Tickets: $25. For more information call Olena, (440) 884-6716.

Sunday, November 3

NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Institute of America invites everyone to the annual Halloween Costume Party for Children on the theme - "Halloween in a Haunted Castle," with Marta Sawycky, director of "Music and Me" as master of ceremonies. Festivities begin at 2 p.m. and include: costume parade, musical program, age-appropriate activities, fun and games for toddlers, pre-school and school-aged children, Magic Show featuring Ihor the Magician, snacks and refreshments. Admission: $25 per family; space is limited and reservations are highly recommended. The UIA is located at 2 E. 79th St. (diagonally across from The Metropolitan Museum of Art.) For more information and reservations call the UIA, (212) 288-8600.
SOUTH BOUND BROOK, N.J.: Ukrainian National Women's League of America Branch 4 will present a unique show of original wearable art, titled "Regal Fantasy," at 1 p.m. in the small reception hall adjacent to St. Andrew's Ukrainian Orthodox Church on Main Street. Featured will be original knitwear created by the Ukrainian designer Tamara, whose work draws on inspiration from Ukraine's ethno-cultural heritage. Her son Andrei, an accomplished artist in his own right, will be showing some of his original paintings. Included is a hot luncheon served with light beverages, as well as musical entertainment and a raffle of fine items. Price of admission: $25 per person. For tickets and information contact Luba Siryj, (908) 534-3728. Please order your tickets early, as seating is limited and tickets will not be available at the door.

Saturday, November 9

JENKINTOWN, Pa.: The Voloshky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble is hosting its annual Autumn Ball at the Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center, 700 Cedar Road. The dance will begin at 9 p.m. with music by Fata Morgana. The Voloshky Ensemble will perform during the early evening. Tickets: adults, $30; students, $25. Included in the ticket price is a light buffet. Proper evening attire is required. For table reservations call Katria Kowal, (215) 413-2504.

Sunday, November 10

BALTIMORE: The Telnyuk Sisters vocal duo presents its new program, "Firebirds," at the parish hall of St. Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Church, 2401 Eastern Ave., at 2 p.m., as part of the parish celebration of St. Michael Archangel Day. Divine liturgy will be celebrated at 10:15 a.m., followed by a parish sponsored lunch at noon. Concert tickets: $10 in advance; $15 at the door, seniors and students, $12; free admission for children. The concert program combines vocals, poetry and classical music, as well as folk instruments, in a distinctive style that breaks the barriers between soft rock, jazz and folk music. For more information call (410) 747-7279.

Saturday, November 16

HARTFORD, Conn.: The Ukrainian American Youth Association (SUM), Hartford Branch, invites you and your family to its 50th anniversary celebration to be held at the Ukrainian National Home, 961 Wethersfield Ave., starting at 6 p.m. The program includes a keynote address, cultural performances by SUM youth, dinner and a dance to the tunes of Zorepad. Donation: adults, $40; youth up to age 21, $20. (Dinner: choice of prime rib or chicken.) Tickets may be reserved by calling the SUM Cooperative Ukrainian Gift Shop, (860) 296-6955.

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