Ottawa Ukrainian interest Events Calendar Print Calendar sponsored by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, Ottawa Branch Editor - Irena Bell

January 2010

Jan. 29, Fri. 6 pm. Two parts of the four-part film “Ukraine; the birth of a nation” by Jerzy Hoffman will be shown at the Embassy of Ukraine, with the co-operation of Yevshan.com . Film will be in Ukrainian. The DVD is available in four languages. On this anniversary of Ukraine’s 1918 Independence and the Unification of Western and Eastern Ukraine, Ambassador Ihor Ostash will talk on Canada-Ukraine relations at that time, before the film showing. All welcome.

Jan. 31, Sun. noon. “Planning ahead” – a luncheon and presentation by McEvoy Shields Funeral Home. Presentation about funeral preparations in Canada as well as how to protect your family from unexpected funeral costs and expenses associated with funerals. At the Assumption Orthodox Cathedral hall, 1000 Byron Ave.

Jan. 31 & Feb. 2, Sun. 6 pm & Tues. 10 pm. The Ukrainian Hour on CHIN Radio 97.9 FM features music by Sontsekliosh, Cheremshyna, A. Solovianenko, satirical songs re the election (“Razom sperechalys” and “Vybyrit’ mene”), songs from the Orange Revolution, and kolomeyky. Also DidYouKnow re Ukraine’s Robin Hood.

February 2010

Feb. 2, Tues. 7 pm. Shevchenko Monument Committee meeting at the Ukrainian Catholic Shrine hall, Green Valley Cresc. A monument to Ukraine's Kobzar in Canada's capital is close to becoming a reality.  Join the Committee meeting to hear how you can contribute your efforts in the final stages of this historic initiative.

Feb 7, Sun. 9:30 am. Ottawa’s ‘Ukrainian Profile’ TV on Rogers Ch. 22 Repeats Sat.Feb.13, 9:30 am.

Feb. 9, Tues. 2:30-4:00 pm. Roundtable: "Politics, Society and Security After the Ukrainian Elections." Hosted by The Centre for Security and Defence Studies (CSDS) of the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs and the Institute for European, Russian and Eurasian Studies (EURUS) at Carleton University. The roundtable will feature professor Milana Nikolko (Taurida U, Ukraine), and experts including Peter Konecny (CSIS) and professors David Mendeloff, Andrea Chandler, Jeff Sahadeo, and Piotr Dutkiewicz (Carleton U). Policy makers from DFAIT, CIDA and DND will participate. In the Alumni Board Room, 617 Robertson Hall. The event is free to the public but seating may be limited. For more info visit http://www.carleton.ca/csds/

Feb. 9, Tues. 7 pm. Ukrainian Olympics Evening at the Embassy of Ukraine. All welcome. Details at http://www.ukremb.ca/canada/ua/announce/detail/2604.htm

Feb. 10, Wed. 7:30 pm. Round Table on the 2010 Ukrainian Presidential Elections, organized by the Chair of Ukrainian Studies, University of Ottawa. Featuring Borys Wrzesnewskyj (M.P., Ottawa), Ihor Kyzym (Embassy of Ukraine), Jars Balan (Electoral Observer, University of Alberta) and Dominique Arel (Chair of Ukrainian Studies). In Room 12110 (12th floor) of Desmarais Hall (55 Laurier Ave E). Public parking is available directly under the building. The event is free, but please register in advance at<http://chairukr@gmail.com/>chairukr@gmail.com since seating is limited.

Feb. 11, Thurs. Official opening of Ukraine House, meeting place for the Ukrainian sports contingent at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, and their fans. You can keep track of Ukraine's sports results in the Olympics by checking the web sitehttp://www.ukrainehouse2010.com

Feb. 14, Sun. 2:30 pm. Performance L'Elisir d'Amore by Donizetti, in concert, with Taras Kulish, Maria Knapik, Alexander Dobson, Sophie Martin, Fraser Rubens. Presented by The Southminster Music for Charity and Community. Narrator: The Honourable Bob Rae. At Southminster United Church,15 Aylmer Ave, Ottawa. Tickets $30 adult, $20 students. Available at Ottawa Folklore Centre, Compact Music, Southminster United Church and at the door. Proceeds in support of L'Arche Ottawa.

Feb. 14 & 16, Sun. 6 pm & Tues 10 pm. The Ukrainian Hour on Ottawa CHIN Radio 97.9 FM features music to celebrate Valentine's Day. Also streamed on http://www.chinradioottawa.com

Feb. 17, Wed. 7 - 9 pm. UCPBA is sponsoring an investment seminar presented by Andrew Nikolayev, Senior Trader at TD Waterhouse, about the risks and benefits of RSPs, RESPs, TFSAs and RIFs, and ways to shelter your income from taxes. In the party room at 314 Central Park Drive.  Refreshments will be served. Donations at the door.  If you wish to attend, contact Irene Wolanskyj at 613-237-5094 or by email at ucpbaott@infoukes.com

Feb, 20, Sat. 4:30 pm. Light and Life. Fr. Bob Anderson will speak on: "The Book of Jonah: Not a Tale about a Whale". Child care available. Vespers at 6 p.m, followed by soup, bread and fellowship. At St. John the Baptist Shrine.

Feb. 21, Sun. 7 pm. Plast Ukrainian Youth Association - Ottawa Branch will hold its Annual General Meeting at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Shrine hall, Green Valley Cresc. For more info contact Roman Waschuk at 613-741-4535 or Zenon Woychyshyn at 613-228-1425.

Feb. 23, Tues. Ukrainian Genealogy Group meeting. Topic: "Historical perspectives on Ukrainian music and dance in Canada: A focus on the west and the early 1900s" by Dr. Marcia Ostashewski, Visiting Professor of Music, McMaster University and Visiting Research Fellow, Centre for Cape Breton Studies, Cape Breton University. At the St. John the Baptist Ukr Catholic Shrine hall, Green Valley Cres. (off Prince of Wales) at 7:30 pm. For info: 613-731-1870 (evenings).

Feb. 27, Sat. 5 pm. ‘Perogy Night Family Dinner’, by the Saint Vladimir the Great Council 9557 & The Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League of Ottawa. At the Ukrainian Catholic Shrine hall, Green Valley Cresc. Featuring: Pyrohy (varenyky), Sauerkraut & Kovbasa, Raffle, Door Prizes, Entertainment. Price: Adults $15, children $8, & children under 6 free. Contact: Michael Jaz: 613-830-7787.

March 2010

March 7, Sun. 2:30 pm. Taras Shevchenko concert, sponsored by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress -Ottawa (KYK). Performers include Akord Ukrainian Men’s Choir of Ottawa. Admission: $10, Students $5, Children free. Assumption Ukrainian Orthodox parish hall, 1000 Byron Ave.

March 9, Tues. Prof. Lubomyr Luciuk of the Royal Military College in Kingston talks on the Internment of Ukrainian-Canadians during World War I. Annual Ivan Franko Lecture, sponsored by the Chair of Ukrainian Studies and the UCPBA Ottawa. At the University of Ottawa, exact location to follow.

March 18, Thurs. Kule book launch. Chair of Ukrainian Studies and the Sheptytsky Institute
Ticket prices and scaling are as follows:
Yellow          $100
Purple          $80
Blue            $60
Orange          $35

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Art Songs of Mykola Lysenko: World Premiere.   The world premiere of the Ukrainian Art Song Project's six-CD compilation of the art songs of Mykola Lysenko will take place at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts (main stage) in Toronto on Sunday, April 11, 2010 at 7:00pm. During the evening there will be an opportunity to acquire the magnificent six-CD compilation of Lysenko's 124 art songs. The evening program will include performances by renowned artists: Pavlo Hunka, Monica Whicher, Krisztina Szabo, Michael Colvin, Albert Krywolt, Roman Borys and Douglas Stewart, and producer, Roman Hurko.
Tickets prices: $100, $80, $60 and $35, and can be purchased through the Canadian Opera Company by calling 1-800-250-4653, or on the Internet at www.coc.ca.DiakujiuChristina Kowalsky

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