PREVIEW OF EVENTS (08/10/03)

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Saturday, August 16

JEWETT, N.Y.: Critically acclaimed recitalist and soloist with orchestras, concert pianist Neal Larrabee will be the featured performer at the Music and Art Center of Greene County "Music at the Grazhda" concert series presenting a program of works by Scarlatti, Beethoven, Takemitsu and Chopin. The concert begins at 8 p.m., with tickets available at the door. The Grazhda, which forms part of the cultural complex built around St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, is located on Route 23A in Jewett, five miles west of the town of Hunter and two miles east of Lexington. Performance schedules as well as detailed directions are available online at: www.musicandartgc.brama.com. Information is also available by calling (518) 263-4335.

Saturday-Sunday, August 23-24

CHICAGO: Ukrainian Congress Commit-tee of America, Illinois Branch, presents Ukrainian Fest 2003 at Smith Park, Campbell and Huron streets. Entertainment includes Ihor Bohdan, Lvivyany, dancing groups, Ukrainian Village Jazz Orchestra and many other musical artists. Also part of the program: chess and checkers tournaments, poetry competition, embroidered shirts contest, arm wrestling, sports contests, Chicago FIRE Express and United States Army representative. On Sunday at 1:30 p.m. a program commemorating the 12th anniversary of Ukraine's independence will take place. A "Kids Corner" with pony rides, petting zoo, clown and magician will be featured on Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. There will be great food and drinks, and a chance to win round-trip tickets to Ukraine (AeroSvit) and the continental U.S. (ATA Airlines), and a color TV. For more information contact Pavlo Bandriwsky, (773) 772-4500.

Sunday, September 7

ASTORIA, N.Y.: Holy Cross Ukrainian Catholic Church of Astoria will hold its annual Ukrainian Heritage Day picnic on Sunday, September 7, on the grounds of Holy Cross Church located on 31st Avenue and 30th Street, Astoria, beginning at 1 p.m. Festivities include music, games, prizes and homemade Ukrainian food. At 3 p.m. there will be a concert featuring folk dancing, singing and instrumentals. Free admission; donations accepted. Come, join us!

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