Slovo House – Unfinished Novel (2021) / Thursday, August 18: In the 1930’s Kharkiv, an ambitious young poet happily settles in at the new luxury “Slovo” House, built specifically for artists. He is part of a generation of creative Ukrainians, who do not realize the high price they will pay for their success under the totalitarian regime.
Toloka (2020) / Tuesday, August 23: In an adaptation of Taras Shevchenko’s romantic ballad, three Kozaks fall in love with beautiful Catherine, This tale of rivalry can be seen as a metaphor for Ukraine’s history, spanning some of the most epic moments of its struggle for freedom against invaders.
Forebodings (2020) / Thursday, August 25: The slow life in a provincial Ukrainian seaside town is suddenly disturbed by scandal when a resident passes away. Only his wife and his friend know where he is buried. They refuse to tell the others, who are seeking answers to their own questions.
Another Prayer or 87 Children (2017) / Tuesday, August 30: In this true story, a Crimean Tatar woman saves orphaned Jewish children during the Nazi occupation. In doing so, she faces the moral dilemma: should she try to help them or save herself by refusing?
The Guide (2014) -In Ukrainian with English subtitles / Wednesday, August 31: In the 1930s, an American boy visits Kharkiv with his father, only to become entangled in the Soviet campaign to murder hundreds of blind minstrels (kobzars) as well as millions of Ukrainians.
Ukrainian Events in August:
Stronger Together: A fundraiser benefitting Ukrainian Refugees in NYC. Please join us on Friday, August 5th, 2022 (4-6 pm) at the Coney Island Brewery at 1904 Surf Ave. to support our fellow Ukrainians who have fled their war-tormented country seeking refuge in New York. Tickets range from $50-100. Come to enjoy great beer, delicious food, live music, and the Coney Island fireworks!
2022 Race for Ukraine Virtual Run Events powered by Moon Joggers on August 7th. Sign up now for $15 instead of $20. This is a 1M, 5K, 10K, 13.1, 26.2 virtual run (or walk) to help our friends in Ukraine. You choose which distance you want to complete! Complete your race any time between now and August 24, 2022 (The Act of Declaration of Independence of Ukraine was adopted by the Ukrainian parliament on 24 August 1991. The Act reestablished Ukraine’s state independence). We will split and donate all proceeds equally between these two charities: World Central Kitchen and Care.org.
“Silent songs”. Charity concert and art sale for Ukraine on August 13th from 7-9 PM at 330 7th Ave. (The National Opera Center) in Manhattan. Tickets are $30. Classical and contemporary music concert and art exhibit with the program centered around the music of Valentin Silvestrov, one of the most prominent living Ukrainian composers.
The Chosen Comedy Festival: A benefit for the Ukrainian emergency performing arts fund. Tuesday, August 16th / 6:30 PM at the Coney Island Amphitheater.
“Independence Day of Ukraine on boat” Charity Event on August 24th at 7 PM. Circle-Line Sightseeing, Pier 83 Manhattan NY (12th Ave. and W 42 St.) Boat sails at 8 PM. 21+ w/ID.
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