PREVIEW OF EVENTS (03/07/04)

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Friday, March 12

CHICAGO: The group photography exhibition titled, "Don't Look Away," featuring the work of Joseph Sywenkyj, Aleksandr Glyadyelov and Adrienne Kovalsky, opens at the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, 2320 W. Chicago Ave. A reception with the artists will be held that day at 6-9 p.m. The exhibit documents social issues in Ukraine such as street children, adults with HIV and children affected by Chornobyl's nuclear radiation. The exhibit will be on view through May 2. Exhibit hours: Wednesday-Sunday, noon-4 p.m. For more information call the UIMA, (773) 227-5522, or visit uima-art.org.

Saturday, March 13

NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Medical Association of North America (UMANA), New York Metro Chapter, in cooperation with the Self Reliance Association of American Ukrainians, New York City Branch, will hold another of its series of community-based medical lectures at 98 Second Ave. at 2 p.m. The featured physician, Dr. Eugene Holuka, will discuss "What Everyone Should Know About Diabetes." Admission is free and refreshments will be served. For further information contact Dr. Ihor Magun, (516) 766-5147.

Sunday, March 14

NEW YORK: Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization, New York City Branch, invites the public to its annual "Novatska Kostiumivka" (children's masquerade), whose theme this year is "Kazka Charivnytsia" (The Enchanting Fairy Tale.) The children's costume play will begin at 2 p.m. in the auditorium of the Ukrainian National Home, 140 Second Ave. (between Eighth and Ninth streets). In addition to the play, there will be games, a lottery and a delicious buffet. Admission: adults, $5; children, free. Everyone is sure to have a good time!
CHICAGO: Cellists Natalia Khoma and Suren Bagratuni and cellist and vocalist Marta Bagratuni join pianist Volodymyr Vynnytsky at 2 p.m. in a performance of combinations of duets and solo works by Tchaikovsky (Pezzo Capriccioso), Chopin (Fantasy in F Minor), Beethoven (Sonata in A major) and other composers. The concert closes the 13th classical chamber series of the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, 2325 W. Chicago Ave. Admission: $15. For additional information call (773) 883-9737 or visit uima-art.org.
YONKERS, N.Y.: The Ukrainian National Women's League of America, Branch 30, is sponsoring an "Art Exhibit and Easter Bazaar" at 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at St. Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Church, 21 Shonnard Place. Featured will be bas-relief wood sculptures by Zenon Holubec of Glen Spey, N.Y., and crafts by Nancy Zakotiria of Yonkers. Both artists had been scheduled for the annual Christmas bazaar, which had to be cancelled due to inclement weather. There will also be other items available for purchase, such as traditional pysanky, gerdany (Ukrainian beaded necklaces), woodcuts, Easter egg-making kits, greeting cards, fresh honey and much more. Enjoy coffee, homemade pastries and canapes while browsing and enjoying the company of friends. For more information call (914) 762-6514.

Monday, March 15

Cambridge, Mass.: The Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute will host a lecture given by Juliette Cadiot, HURI research fellow, titled "Popular Resistance to the Imperial Russian Census of 1897: Uniates and Tatar Muslims in Confrontation with the Modern State." The lecture will be held in the HURI Seminar Room, 1583 Massachusetts Ave., at 4-6 p.m. For more information contact HURI, (617) 495-4053 or huri@fas.harvard.edu.
TORONTO: The Center for Russian and East European Studies at the University of Toronto presents the Wolodymyr George Danyliw Lecture, featuring Mykola Riabchuk, Kolasky Memorial Fellow, CIUS; Center for European Studies, National University of Kyiv Mohyla Academy; and member of the editorial board of the Kyiv-based journal Krytyka. Dr. Riabchuk's lecture is titled "From Dysfunctional to Blackmail State: The Post-Soviet Transition in Ukraine." It will be held at the Vivian and David Campbell Conference Facility, Munk Center for International Studies, 1 Devonshire Place, at 6 p.m. For more information access http://www.utoronto.ca/jacyk/ or call (416) 946-8113.

Thursday-Friday March 18-19

NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Institute of America presents the New York premiere of the documentary film "Between Hitler and Stalin - Ukraine in WWII: The Untold Story." The film, directed by Slawko Nowytski and narrated by Oscar-winning actor Jack Palance, is a one-hour documentary portraying the titanic struggle that took place on the territory of Ukraine between Nazi Germany and Russia. The destructive scorched-earth policy of both totalitarian powers, the Ukrainian guerrilla armies, and the people fighting both the Nazi and Soviet armies for Ukrainian independence are themes woven together into a story that has not yet been told. The film is produced by the Ukrainian Canadian Research and Documentation Center. It will be shown at the Ukrainian Institute of America, 2 E. 79th St. (corner of Fifth Avenue), at 7 p.m. on both days. Tickets: $10; limited seating. For more information call (212) 288-8660.

Friday, March 19

NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Art and Literary Club, the New York Bandura Ensemble and Mayana Gallery present the fourth concert in the 2004 season of Bandura Downtown, titled "Judgment Day," featuring penitential songs from the kobzar tradition and "kanty" (chants) by Ukrainian baroque composers performed by Julian Kytasty (bandura) and Roman Turovsky (baroque lute). Donation: $10; (includes reception with the artists). The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the Mayana Gallery, 136 Second Ave., fourth floor. The gallery presents the "Shrouds of Christ" exhibit. For more information, call (212) 260-4490 or (212) 995-2640, or e-mail: nybandura@aol.com. NYBE performances are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts.

Saturday, March 20

CHICAGO: The Chicago Business and Professional Group is sponsoring a presentation by Anne Applebaum titled "The Gulag: What We Know Now and Why It Matters." A columnist and member of the editorial board of The Washington Post, Ms. Applebaum is author of "Gulag: A History," considered the first up-to-date scholarly study of the central terror institution of the Soviet regime. Ms. Applebaum will discuss the experience of individuals and national groups in the forced labor camps and examine the disturbing question of why the gulag has remained relatively obscure in the West. The presentation will be held at the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, 2320 W. Chicago Ave., at 7 p.m. Books will be available for purchase at the event. Refreshments and socializing will follow the presentation. Admission: members, $10; non-members and guests, $15. For additional information call (847) 359-3676.
NEW BRITAIN, Conn.: The 10th annual Ukrainian Easter Festival will be held at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Church parish hall, 54 Winter St. (behind Newbrite Plaza) at 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Snow date: Saturday, March 27. Available for sale will be pasky, babky, nut and poppyseed rolls, as well as varenyky, borshch, and homemade cakes and desserts. Pysanky and egg-decorating supplies will also be sold. Lunch and takeout will be available. Admission and parking (behind the church) are free. For more information call the parish, (860) 229-3833.

Friday, March 26

EDMONTON: The Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies at the University of Alberta is holding a lecture by Dr. Lisa Grekul, department of English, University of British Columbia, titled "Listening to All of Baba's Children: (Re)Discovering Ukrainian Canadian Literature." The lecture will be held in the Heritage Lounge, Athabasca Hall, at 7 p.m. For more information call (780) 492-2972, or e-mail cius@ualberta.ca.

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