PREVIEW OF EVENTS (07/25/04)

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Monday, July 26

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.: The Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute will host a roundtable discussion moderated by Dr. Lubomyr Hajda, associate director of the Ukrainian Research Institute at Harvard University. The discussion, "Ukraine's Domestic Politics on the Eve of Presidential Elections," will take place at 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the Kresge Room of Barker Center, located at 12 Quincy St. in Cambridge on the Harvard University campus. For more information, contact the institute at (617) 495-4053 or visit the website at http://www.huri.harvard.edu/husi.html.

Wednesday, July 28

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.: The Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute will host a lecture given by Georgii Kasianov, head of the department of contemporary history and politics at Kyiv National University, and Professor at the department of humanities at the National University of Kyiv Mohyla Academy. Prof. Kasianov's lecture, "Making Ukrainians': Historiography and Challenges of Nation-Building in Contemporary Ukraine," will be held from 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the Kresge Room of Barker Center, located at 12 Quincy St. in Cambridge on the Harvard University campus. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the institute at (617) 495-4053 or visit the website at http://www.huri.harvard.edu/husi.html.

Friday, July 30

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.: The Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute is pleased to host the fourth installment of their Friday Afternoon Matinees of Classics from the Harvard Film Archive Collection. This week's film is "Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors" (1964), directed by Serhii Paradzhanov. The film will be shown at the Harvard Film Archive, located in the Carpenter Center at 24 Quincy St. in Cambridge on the Harvard University campus. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the institute at (617) 495-4053 or visit the website at http://www.huri.harvard.edu/husi.html.

Saturday, July 31

JEWETT, N.Y.: The concert featuring tenor Volodymyr Hryshko in the "Music at the Grazhda" summer concert series is cancelled due to scheduling difficulties. Appearing at the Grazhda on July 31 will be the Ukrainski Barvy vocal and instrumental ensemble, which is currently touring North America. Founded in 1999 in Kyiv, under the direction of Oksana Stebelska, the ensemble is known for its diverse repertoire, which encompasses classical music, ancient ritual and folk songs, as well as popular music. Appearing in concert are Ms. Stebelska, Inna Tymoch, Andriy Serb and Roman Kuka. Ukrainski Barvy will appear at the Grazhda at 8 p.m. Tickets: $15, general admission; $12, members and senior citizens; students, free. The Grazhda is located in the Hunter area of the Catskills on Route 23 A. For additional information call (518) 263-4335.

Monday, August 9

TRYZUB, HORSHAM, Pa.: A new under-9 boys soccer team is accepting players. Players must be born after August 1, 1995, to qualify (still 8 years old as of August 1 of this year). Games are on Sundays, and practices are held at Tryzub. Interested readers may call Petro Shtompil, (215) 870-0740, or Mike Klaczany, (610) 635-0212. The deadline to register is August 9.

Sunday, August 22

HORSHAM, Pa.: The Ukrainian American Sport Center Tryzub cordially invites everyone to attend its 13th annual Ukrainian Folk Festival celebrating Ukraine's independence. It will commence at noon, on Sunday, August 22, at "Tryzubivka," County Line and Lower State Roads, Horsham, Pa. This year's stage show will feature many folk music and dance artists, including: the Voloshky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble (Philadelphia), the Barvinok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble (London, Ontario), the Obrij Ukrainian Dance Ensemble (New York), and the summer campers of the Voloshky School of Dance. This year's headliners also include the captivating vocal duo, Sisters Oros (Ukraine and New York), who will present a unique repertoire of Ukrainian folk songs. A solemn prayer for Ukraine led by representatives of all Ukrainian faiths and an a capella performance by the Ukrainian Baptist Male Choir will add further depth to the occasion. The festivities will close with a Ukrainian dance ("zabava") to the music of the Harmonia Orchestra and the Ukrainian Nationals of the U.S. Amateur Soccer Association Majors Division (adult team) will play an exhibition match against a worthy opponent, commencing at 4:30 pm. Traditional Ukrainian ethnic foods, standard picnic fare and cool refreshments will be available throughout the day. There will also be a bazaar with folk arts, crafts, music and video vendors and exhibitors. Admission is $10 per person; free for children under 13.