PREVIEW OF EVENTS (01/23/05)

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Thursday, January 27

WASHINGTON: The Washington Group Cultural Fund, in cooperation with the Embassy of Ukraine, invites the public to a presentation titled "Ukrainian Jazz" by Larry Appelbaum, host of WPFW's "The Sound of Surprise" program. The U.S. Library of Congress jazz music expert will speak about his music discoveries during a recent trip to Ukraine. The presentation will take place at 7 p.m. at the Embassy of Ukraine, 3350 M St., NW; reception to follow. Suggested donation: $10; students, free. RSVP by January 24 by calling (202) 349-2961 or by e-mailing nholub@ukremb.com.

Saturday, January 29

NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific Society, Section of Mathematics, Physics and Technology, invites the public to a conference on forestry in Ukraine. Among topics covered are: "Ukrainian Forests at a Crossroads: Challenges in the Development of Forest Policy in a Transition Economy," Dr. Ihor Soloviy, Ukrainian State University of Forestry, Institute of Ecological Economics, and Fulbright Fellow, North Carolina State University; "Challenges for Sustainable Forest Management in Ukraine," Dr. Sergiy Zibtsev, National Agrarian University, Institute of Forestry, Orchards' and Parks' Management, and Fulbright Fellow, Yale University; and, "The Carpathian Arc: Challenges to the Sustainable Management of Ukraine's Mountain Forests," Yurij Bihun, forestry resources analyst and director, Shelterwood Systems Company, Jericho, Vt.; with introductory remarks, Dr. Roman Andrushkiw, section head. The conference will take place at the society's building, 63 Fourth Ave. (between Ninth and 10th streets) at 5 p.m. For additional information call (212) 254-5130.
CHICAGO: The Ukrainian American Medical Association, Illinois Chapter, is holding a banquet and ball with presentation of the 2005 debutantes at the Palmer House Hilton, Grand Ballroom. Cocktails, 6 p.m.; dinner, 7 pm. Evening attire is required. Banquet and ball: $125 per person; student rate, $80 per person; ball only, $30 per person. All proceeds from this year's debutante ball will be donated to The Foundation of the Ukrainian Medical Association of North America. For additional information call Katia Hrynewycz, (312) 829-1457 or e-mail: kathyhry@aol.com.

Saturday, February 5

NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific Society invites the public to a lecture by Olena Dzhydzhora, dean of the Faculty of Humanities at the Ukrainian Catholic University, Lviv and Fullbright scholar, Columbia University, on the topic "The Reform of University Education in Post-Soviet Ukraine." The talk will be held at the society's building, 63 Fourth Ave. (between Ninth and 10th streets) at 5 p.m. For additional information call (212) 254-5130.
LOS ANGELES: The California Association to Aid Ukraine invites you to plan a weekend get away in sunny, southern California in February. CAAU will host the annual Ball and Presentation of Debutantes on Saturday, February 5, at the Hilton Hotel, in Glendale, Calif. All proceeds are designated for the support of the "Wheelchairs for Ukraine" program. The formal affair includes cocktail hour, silent auction, dinner and dancing to the music of Vorony. Tickets: $95, adult; $85, student. Mail your check for tickets to CAAU, c/o Marta Mykytyn-Hill, 1219 Via Arroyo, Ventura, CA 93003. Lodging is available at the hotel, subject to availability; call (818) 956-5466 for reservations (please refer to group "CAU" as per the hotel's three-letter code). With other inquiries call Luba Keske, (818) 884-3836, or Shannon Micevych, (818) 774-9378.

ONGOING

NEW YORK: A photography exhibition of images of Ukraine's Orange Revolution, featuring the work of three photographers from Ukraine - Alexandr Glyadyelov, Ihor Palamarchuk and Mykola Zhuravel - is on view at the Ukrainian Institute of America, 2 E. 79th St. Comprising the exhibit, titled "Orange Revolution," are some 40 photographs. The exhibit, which opened January 16, will be on view through March 4. Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. daily (closed Mondays). For additional information call (212) 288-8660, visit www.ukrainianinstitute.org or e-mail programs@ukrainianinstitute.org.
MANALAPAN, N.J.: Ukrainian National Women's League of America (UNWLA) Branch 98, Holmdel-Middletown, N.J., and the Monmouth County Library Headquarters are co-sponsoring a Ukrainian Arts and Crafts exhibit in the upper lobby of the library during the month of January. The exhibit opened January 4 and will be on view through January 30. Library hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.- 9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. On January 29, the documentary film "Harvest of Despair," which deals with the 1932-1933 Famine in Ukraine, will be shown the library, 125 Symmes Drive (off Route 9 South) at 1 p.m. A discussion and refreshments will follow the film screening. For more information call the library, (732) 431-7220, or the UNWLA office, (732) 441-9530. UNWLA Branch 98, which was established in 1988, is hosting the program in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the UNWLA, which was founded in Philadelphia in 1925.

ADVANCE NOTICE

Sunday, February 13

CHICAGO: "A Day of Reflection and Renewal: A Celebration of the Mystery of Woman," will be held at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic School, 2200 W. Rice St., at 9:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Guest speaker will be Dr. Lesya Nahachewsky, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon. Prof. Nahachewsky, who has an extensive background in Eastern Christian theology, history, spirituality, iconography, world religions and non-violence - has taught in Lviv and Bangkok. Cost of the day is $20 per person, which includes a continental breakfast and lunch. Reservations required. The event is sponsored by St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral Parish Centennial Committee. For additional information, call (773) 276-9500.

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