Friday 28 September 2012

OF CULTURE DAYS, CHAIRS AT THE TABLE, AND BOXERS




The third annual Culture Days will be celebrated in hundreds of cities and towns in Canada from coast to coast to coast, with thousands of free activities from a wide range of disciplines including: visual arts, music, dance, theatre, architecture, heritage, film and video, literature, culinary arts and new media.

1.2 million Canadians participated in over 6,000 activities spanning over 800 communities during Culture Days 2011. The momentum continues to build and participation in Culture Days 2012 is anticipated to surpass last year's!

Oseredok Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre is once again participating in Culture Days!
On Saturday September 29th we invite everyone to visit Oseredok and view the Legacy of the Cossack Elite exhibition,  take in a free pysanka workshop from 2 - 4pm, or view (and maybe buy!) artwork still available during the Second Time Around Art Sale!

Be a part of Culture Days 2012! Visit Oseredok this Saturday 10 am to 4 pm!
FREE PARKING! Oseredok members can park for FREE on the adjacent parking lot Saturday September 29th from 10 am to 4 pm. Just come in and ask for your free pass!


SECOND TIME AROUND II
Sale ends Saturday September 29th!

With artworks by Hnizdovsky, Levytsky, Proch, Repa, Kissick, Kulyk...tossed in with a few original icons on wood and late 19th century Ukrainan pottery...we've been able to well satisfy the art cravings of many a visitor over the last week!
There is still a great selection of oils, watercolours, signed prints, reproductions, and porcelain or clay objects available for purchase!
Sale ends Saturday September 29th at 4 pm!


DINNER AT DELUCA'S



Make sure you have a chair at the table for this wonderful evening in support of Oseredok Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre!
Join us Friday November 2 at DeLuca's, 950 Portage Avenue in Winnipeg, for delicious Italian food, good friends, and great times!
Tickets are only $50 per person. Call (204) 942-0218 to purchase with credit card, or drop in to Oseredok Monday through Saturday between 10 am and 4 pm.
Tables of 10 are available!


NEW IN THE BOUTIQUE

NEW DVD!
KLITSCHKO - FIGHTERS. CHAMPIONS. BROTHERS


Two brothers, two world heavyweight champions. Superstar siblings Volodymyr and Vitaliy Klitschko held a 15-year reign over the ring until making history in 2008 by becoming the first brothers in the sport to hold world titles at the same time.With a mix of candid interviews and riveting up-close fight footage, KLITSCHKO offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of these champion boxers. It's no conincidence that their last name ends with "KO"!
                                

NEW BOOK
BABA'S BABUSHKA - A MAGICAL UKRAINIAN EASTER
Marion Mutala
Time for another holiday adventure! When the wind brings Natalia another babushka just like the ones her Baba used to wear, the young girl goes on a magical journey to a springtime in the past and discovers the Easter traditions of her Ukrainian heritage.

ALSO BY MARION MUTALA
BABA'S BABUSHKA - A MAGICAL UKRAINIAN CHRISTMAS
It's Christmas and Natalia misses her baba. When the wind brings her a babushka just like the one Baba used to wear, a magical adventure unfolds and Natalia discovers the traditions of her Ukrainian heritage - the greatest of which is the love of family.

Friday 21 September 2012

SECOND TIME AROUND ART SALE

SECOND TIME AROUND ART SALE BEGINS TOMORROW!

We're so excited!... We just can't hide it!
The Second Time Around Art Sale kicks off tomorrow (Saturday September 22) at 10 am!
We have nearly 50 works of art for sale - original oils and watercolours, signed prints, works in clay and porcelain (including late 19th century Ukrainian pottery), and a small, but beautiful selection of icons painted on wood!
Prices are unbelievably low - ranging from $35 to $400!
You're sure to find something for any room in your home, or for your office!
Or pick up a special early Christmas gift for someone special...or for yourself!

We have works by Myron Levytsky, Jacques Hnizdovsky, Don Proch, Ewa Tarsia, Wayne Foster, Winston Leathers, Grace Nickel, Hryhoriy Kovalenko, D.J. Paterson, Larry Kissick, Lillian Dzwonyk, F. Humeniuk, Bohdan Borzemsky, and the proverbial Unknown Artist!

It's cash and carry - come early for the best selection! So set your alarm clock, and be here at 10 o'clock for the start of our best-yet Second Time Around Art Sale! We'll have plenty of fresh coffee, and a nibble or two!
Sale ends Saturday September 29!


DINNER AT DELUCA'S

Tickets are available now for Oseredok's fall fundraising event - Dinner at Deluca's!
Call 204-942-0218, email us at ucec@mymts.net  or pick them up when you come to the Second Time Around Art sale!




LEGACY OF THE COSSACK ELITE - HELD OVER!

This exhibition of embroidery, textiles and maps from the 17th and 18th c. is held over until October 15, 2012.


Hours of operation:
Monday through Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
204-942-0218
ucec@mymts.net

184 Alexander Avenue East, Winnipeg

Friday 14 September 2012

OF ART AND PASTA


SECOND TIME AROUND II
                                                                                                  "....I need to build a big fence."
                                     "....It's been on my wall for way too long. I need a change!"
                                                                      "...I have WAAAY TOO MUCH ART. Time to get rid of some!"
                   "...I hope they'll find a good home...."


...Just some of the things people told us as they brought their artwork for consideration for our SECOND TIME AROUND Art Sale Extravaganza!
With the sale just a week away, we are happy to announce that we have some 50 works of art available for sale - works by such artists as Jacques Hnizdovsky, Myron Levytsky, Don Proch, Ewa Tarsia, Bohdan Borzemsky, and many others. Plus, we're offering a small selection of lovely hand-painted icons, and a beautiful assortment of late 19th century Ukrainian pottery!
Oils, watercolours, serigraphs and lithographs, colour photographs, porcelain and clay! Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to buy a work of art at real Winnipeg-style prices! No art piece over $400! (Yes Петрусю, you can own a Proch or Hnizdovsky for $400 or less!)






The Second Time Around II Sale Extravaganza begins Saturday, September 22 at 10:00 am! Light refreshments will be served. Come early for the best selection!
Here's a sneak peak at some of the works that will be available for purchase during the Second Time Around Art Sale!


Late 19th century Ukrainian pottery

 
Myron Levytsky,
Kozhumyakha, lithograph

Jacques Hnizdovsky, Bread,
engraving
 

Unknown artist,
Icon
Winston Leathers, Autumn sunrise,
commercial lithograph







A SECOND HELPING OF THE EVENING OF THE SEASON!

Join us Friday November 2, 2012 for a delicious three-course Italian dinner served up at one of the trendiest dining spots in the city - DeLuca's!
It's an evening of great food, great friends, and chances to win fabulous raffle prizes - all in support of Oseredok Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre!
Tickets - $50 per person - are available by calling 204-942-0218,  emailing us at ucec@mymts.net or by dropping in to Oseredok at 184 Alexander Ave. East, Winnipeg.
                                  




NEW IN THE BOUTIQUE - MUSIC!


UKRAINIAN POPS - FOLK MUSIC
This recording presents beautiful orchestral arrangements of 20 Ukrainian folk songs performed by the 72-piece Kyiv Pops Orchestra.
Available now!
     
ВЕСОЛОВСЬКИЙ - VESOLOWSKYJ - POPULAR SONGS
This latest CD from the Vesnivka Choir of Toronto features 24 popular songs by the celebrated composer I.B. Vesolowskyj. Featuring Vesnivka and the Toronto Ukrainian Male Chamber Choir with the Burya Band, this recording of sultry tangos and lilting waltzws is not to be missed!
Availavle now!


And remember, for those cool late summer and fall days,
we have a great selection of exclusive embroidered hoodies
for men,
women
and the kids!








HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday through Saturday 10 am - 4pm
184 Alexander Avenue East, Winnipeg
204-942-0218
ucec@mymts.net