PREVIEW OF EVENTS (05/18/03)

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Saturday, May 24

PHILADELPHIA: The Ukrainian Human Rights Committee will be hosting Viacheslav Briukhovetsky, rector of the National University of Kyiv Mohyla Academy, at the Ukrainian Cultural Center, 700 Cedar Road at 1 p.m. Dr. Briukhovetsky will speak about the vital role that Kyiv Mohyla plays in the future of Ukraine and its importance in today's Ukraine. For additional information call (215) 663-1166.

Sunday, May 25

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla.: The Ukrainian Dancers of Miami present a whirlwind afternoon of dance and song in their 11th annual "A Ukrainian Montage" concert, featuring the Ukrainian Dancers of Miami and the Maksymowich Trio. The concert begins at 2 p.m. in the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Amatro Theater, 201 SW Fifth Ave. Admission: $15. For tickets call The AutoNation Box Office, (954) 462-0222 or visit www.browardcenter.org.

Friday, May 30

CHICAGO: The Chicago-Kyiv Sister Cities Committee is pleased to invite the public to a Benefit Fashion Show featuring leading designers from Ukraine - Anna Babenko, Oksana Karavanska, Victoria Gres and Ukrainian designers living in Chicago Tatyana Chelekhova and Natalia Nazarova. Proceeds will go toward the purchase of mammography equipment for early detection and preventive care of breast cancer in Ukraine. The event's honorary chair is Chicago's First Lady, Maggie Daley. All donations are tax deductible. The event will take place at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St. The reception begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by the fashion show at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $75. For more information contact: Dominique Hines, Marta Farion or Vera Eliashevska at (312) 742-5320, or e-mail Dominiquehines@cityofchicago.org.

ADVANCE NOTICE

Thursday, June 5

MANALAPAN, N.J.: Ukrainian National Women's League of America Branch 98 of Holmdel/Middletown, N.J., and the Monmouth County Library Headquarters are co-sponsoring an Author's Night with Irene Zabytko, author of "The Sky Unwashed" and newly released novel "When Luba Leaves Home." The event be held at 6-8:45 p.m. at Monmouth County Library, 125 Symmes Road (off Route 9 South), Manalapan, N.J. For additional information and directions call (732) 441-9377 or (732) 888-0494.

Saturday, June 7

NEW YORK: In a landmark cooperative effort, the Ukrainian Women's Fund (Kyiv), with co-sponsorship from the Ukrainian Institute of America and the Ukrainian Medical Association of North America, are holding a charity fashion show at the Ukrainian Institute of America, 2 E. 79th St., at 5 p.m. Three top fashion designers from Ukraine - Anna Babenko (Kyiv), Oksana Karavanska (Lviv) and Victoria Gres (Kyiv) - will display their beautiful designs. Proceeds from the event are designated for the purchase of mammography equipment in Ukraine. As seating is limited, tickets should be purchased in advance. Tickets: $100; included in the price are a reception and silent auction. For more information call (973) 471-1701 or e-mail UWFNYC@aol.com.

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