Don't You Just Love Men's Singing?

I absolutely adore the sound of men's choirs.  Not sure when I got addicted! Men have sung together throughout history, maybe it is in my genes!  I especially enjoy the sound of men singing in harmony, usually a cappella. Really, and why do you need another instrument when you have the glorious range of countertenors all the way to the basso profundo to sing everything from folk songs to musical comedy, choruses from opera, as well as unique and specialized arrangements by new and respected Ukrainian composers.  Just love, love, love!  

And the Ukrainian Male Chorus of Edmonton have the fellowship of music and culture to share. That's why you just have to mark Saturday, May 23, 2015 with a special star on your calendar.  

The Ukrainian Male Chorus of Edmonton presents a Spring Concert on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 7:30 pm at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church (1121 14 Avenue SW) in Calgary with special guest: Calgary's own Stephania Romaniuk, mezzo-soprano  (Recently returned from an eventful and positively received musical/philanthropic tour to Ukraine!

The hour-long concert will feature Ukrainian sacred and secular choral works, as well as several songs sung in English.      Admission is by donation.

The choir's website is www.ukrainianmalechorus.ca.

Stephania's website is www.stephaniaromaniuk.com.

The choir will also be singing the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, May 24, 2015 at 9:30 AM at St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Orthodox Church at 404-Meredith Road NE Calgary.  For more information please call 403-264-3437.  

Fall, Winter, Summer and Spring 2015

Are you still waiting for Spring? Round and round the seasons go! Fall, Winter, Summer and Spring. Here is an invitation you simply cannot refuse!

Come and Celebrate the Seasons with Troyanda Ukrainian Dance Club of Lethbridge tomorrow evening (May 2) at the University of Lethbridge Theatre (7pm).

Troyanda Ukrainian Dance Club continues the excellence in community building this year with its 20th anniversary spring show. Ukrainian dancing, culture and spirit will make for a very enjoyable experience for Southern Alberta! And those twenty years have certainly been busy!

From the little, little, big steps of the first dance classes in the 1990's to their 2014-5 full program of culinary treats, pysanky, traditions, singing, carolling, malanka, and community outreach with over 12 performances annually - Troyanda certainly has performed its "ingathering", including social activism while informing the greater Canadian public about affairs in the ancestral homeland - Ukraine! A wonderfully open hearted welcome, community spirit, but most essentially - excellence in dance! Hope you will wish them a happy 20th anniversary from all of us in Southern Alberta! And many more!

Get your tickets today! http://uleth.universitytickets.com/

Summer Camp Bar V Nok 2015

Spring is here, and summer is coming, really!! Time to plan for those summer days, summer vacation, and summer camp! And for the quintessential overnight camp experience with a Ukrainian flavour - get ready for Camp Bar-v-nok, situated on Alberta’s beautiful Pigeon Lake. This fun filled summer camp program is designed especially for youngsters 7-15 who will enjoy a wide variety of cultural, sporting, religious and recreational activities. Think of lakeside evenings, vatra bonfire events, zabava dance evenings, and excursions off site - and opportunities to make life long friends in a Ukrainian atmosphere. Crafts, Ukrainian dancing, swim, canoe, sing, survival skills, nature walks, singing, and spirituality - the best of summer camp!

Camp Bar-v-nok is going on the road...! Due to renovations being done at camp Bar-v-nok this summer, the summer camp program is temporarily relocating the summer 2015 program to Camp St. Basil, on Pigeon Lake. This summer's camp will run from August 9th to August 22nd. Spread the word... and remember to register as soon as possible! http://www.barvnok.com/  https://www.facebook.com/CampBarVNo

Accepting campers age 7 - 15

Dates: August 9th - 22nd

Early registration rate $400 per camper or $375 for more than one child (rate closes April 1st)

Regular rate after April 1st: $450 per camper or $425 for more than one child

Dauphin 50 Bus Tour

Canada's National Ukrainian Festival in Dauphin Manitoba is celebrating their 50th anniversary this summer!  Planning on going to CNUF 50 this year? Don't want to drive in a cramped car for 13+ hours? Join the folks at OHUCS and travel responsibility free!

Ogden House Ukrainian Cultural Society is again offering transportation by coach liner to and from Dauphin, MB!  Included in the price is a CNUF Weekend festival pass, camping pass and as an added bonus, transportation to and from the Ukrainian Old Timers Show!

Early bird price is $325 per person
Regular pricing is $375 per person

Make sure to look over the poster for all the other details and deadlines! Should you have any other questions, email info@ohucs.com or check their website at www.ohucs.com

SUSK Congress 2015

Ah, those student days - the days when the lost souls wandering the cafeteria would gather at that one table - the one that earned the name - the Ukrainian Table - which cafeteria lady would give you extra portions of fries if you thanked her in Ukrainian - the blending of community - and the interesting mix of new friends - those Student Days!

The Ukrainian Canadian Students Union is a long standing varsity organization across the institutions of higher learning - a great club for social activities, forums, fun and friendship.

The SUSK National Executive invites you to participate in and support the 2015 National SUSK Congress, to be held May 7-10, 2015 in Montréal, Québec.

They will be sharing detailed information regarding Congress on their website and social media platforms in the coming months, but for now, please save the date!
http://susk.ca/2015/02/03/2015-national-susk-congress/