PREVIEW OF EVENTS (11/19/06)

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Thursday, November 30

NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Film Club at Columbia University will feature "Za Dvoma Zaitsiamy" (Chasing Two Hares), directed by Viktor Ivanov. This 1961 film is perhaps the most popular in the history of Ukrainian cinema. Its central theme is the dilemma facing a Ukrainian society dominated by a Russian chauvinist mindset: to try and become part of the prestigious imperial culture or stay Ukrainian and be socially marginalized, despised and oppressed. The film features a brilliant line-up of actors: Marharyta Krynytsyna, Oleg Borisov, Mykola Yakovchenko, Nonna Koperzhynska and Natalia Naum. It is a comedy of errors, unmistakably Ukrainian in its sense of humor. The film will be shown in its original Russian and Ukrainian language version, with English subtitles, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 717, Hamilton Hall, Columbia University, 1130 Amsterdam Ave., New York (subway train No. 1 to 116th Street). The film will be introduced by Yuri Shevchuk, director of the Ukrainian Film Club, and will be followed by discussion. The event is free and open to the public. For more information see the club's website at www.columbia.edu/cu/ufc/.

Friday, December 1

CHICAGO: The Ukrainian National Museum of Chicago invites the Ukrainian community to the Chicago premiere of "Ex-Mas Eve," a film by a young Ukrainian director, Vsevolod Horodyskyj, at the museum, 2249 W. Superior St., at 7:30 p.m. After the viewing the public is invited to meet with Mr. Horodyskyj and actor Jefferson Smith. For further information call the Ukrainian National Museum, 312-421-8020.

Friday-Sunday, December 1-3

JENKINTOWN, Pa.: Ukrainian National Women's League of America Branch 88, Philadelphia Regional Council, presents an exhibit of beautiful artwork by three generations of the Sayenko family. The exhibit will be held at the Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center, Dr. Alexander B. Chernyk Gallery, 700 Cedar Road. The opening will be at 7 p.m. on Friday; exhibit hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday. For more information call the UNWLA branch, 215-379-1861.

Sunday, December 3

WARREN, Mich.: A benefit luncheon for the Ukrainian Catholic University featuring Myroslav Marynovych, senior vice-rector of the Ukrainian Catholic University, will be held at the Ukrainian Cultural Center, 26601 Ryan Road. For more information call the Ukrainian Catholic Education Foundation, 773-235-8462.
NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Museum and the Yara Arts Group present "Koliadnyky in Concert," featuring traditional singers from the village of Kryvorivnia in the Carpathians. Lead singer Ivan Zelenchuk will be joined by his brother and son who plays the trembita. Dmytro Tafiychuk, a virtuoso fiddler, will accompany them. The afternoon begins at 3 p.m. with a scene from Yara's play "Koliada: Twelve Dishes" performed by Olga Shuhan. Yara artists Vira Slywotzky and Allison Hiroto will sing several traditional koliady and violinist Valerie Zhmud will join them. The Ukrainian Museum is located at 222 E. Sixth St. (between Second and Third avenues). For information call 212-228-0110.
NEW YORK: The public is invited to a conference commemorating the 140th anniversary of Mykhailo Hrushevsky's birth. This special event is co-sponsored by Ukrainian Academy of Arts and Sciences, Ukrainian Historical Association, Shevchenko Scientific Society, Ukrainian American Association of University Professors and World Scholarly Council of the Ukrainian World Congress. Two sessions will feature presentations by scholars Alla Atamanenko, Alexander Dombrowsky, Assya Humesky, Taras Hunczak, Albert Kipa, Anna Procyk and Lubomyr Wynar. A book presentation will introduce four newly published historical works. This event is free and will be held at the Ukrainian Academy of Arts and Sciences building located on 206 W. 100th St. For more information call 212-222-1866 or e-mail ukrhist@aol.com.

Sunday, December 10

NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Chorus Dumka will give a Christmas concert at St. Patrick's Cathedral (Fifth Avenue and 53rd Street) at 2 p.m. The performance will include traditional Ukrainian Christmas carols, an instrumental arrangement, plus well-known favorites, Handel's "Hallelujah" and "O Holy Night" with organ accompaniment. The concert will be conducted by Vasyl Hrechynsky. Admission is free. For more information call 718-896-7624.
HILLSIDE, N.J.: You, your family and friends are invited to visit with St. Nicholas at 12:45 p.m. in the church hall of Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic Church located at the intersection of Liberty Avenue and Bloy Street. The parish children will present an informal bilingual entertainment program. Odarka Polanskyj-Stockert will also perform several holiday pieces on the harp. Complimentary refreshments will be served. For those attending the Sunday divine liturgy at 10:45 a.m., a "light lunch" will be provided after the liturgy. If you would like to attend the luncheon, contact Mike Szpyhulsky, 908-289-0127; Maria Shatynski, 973-599-9381; or e-mail ICUkrainianCatholic@yahoo.com by December 3. Additional information and directions to the parish may be found on the parish website, www.byzantines.net/immaculateconception.

Friday-Thursday, December 15-21

NEW YORK: "Resilience," a feature film by Paul Bojack (a.k.a. Roman Paul Boychuk), will be screened at the Anthology Film Theater in the East Village for a one-week run. Mr. Bojack's previous work includes "Glass Necktie," which was praised in the La Weekly, the Los Angeles Times and Film Threat and is available on DVD throughout the United States and Canada. The Anthology Film Theater is located at 32 Second Ave. (corner of Second Street); shows are nightly at 8 p.m. The film is rated R. Tickets are available at the box office for $8 ($5 for seniors and students). For more information e-mail info@filmslb.com, visit www.filmslb.com or call 212-505-5181.

ADVANCE NOTICE

Friday, January 12, 2007

SCRANTON, Pa.: The combined Ukrainian organizations of Northeastern Pennsylvania will hold a Malanka at 7 p.m.-1 a.m. at St. Vladimir Parish Center, 430 N. Seventh Ave. The annual event is sponsored jointly by the Ukrainian Heritage Council of Northeastern Pennsylvania, St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church, St. Michael Ukrainian Orthodox Church, the North Anthracite Council of the League of Ukrainian Catholics and the Ukrainian Fraternal Association. The evening will include a generous dinner buffet, cash bar, complimentary midnight champagne toast and dancing to the music of Fata Morgana. Donation: $40 per person. For reservations call Sandra Berta, general chairman, 570-383-9487, or Helen Ewasko, ticket coordinator, 570-563-2275.

SAVE THE DATE

Saturday, February 24, 2007

WINDHAM, N.Y.: The annual ski and snowboard races of the Carpathian Ski Club (KLK) will take place at Ski Windham, with an awards dinner to follow in the evening.

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