Koliada Project

DECEMBER 14, 2013

Koliada Project and Yara Arts Group in collaboration with the Ukrainian Culture Festival present Yara’s theatre show “Midwinter Night: Sacred and Profane Rituals,” the concerts se “Koliada and Music from the Carpathians” and a related exhibition in the Toronto area.

On Saturday, December 14 at 7:30 PM Yara will present “Koliada and Music from the Carpathians” this event will feature Koliadnyky in a musical concert. The Koliadnyky will be joined by bandurist Julian Kytasty, violinist Mark Marczyk and vocalists from the Kosa Kolektiv. The concert will be accompanied by images by Volodymry Klyuzko. Koliada and Music from the Carpathians” will be performed at Ukrainian National Federation 145 Evans Ave. in Toronto. Tickets: are $25/ $20 seniors, students & children are by donation.

The Koliada events in Toronto are made possible by funds from the Shevchenko Foundation, the Ukrainian Credit Union and the Olzhych Foundation. Media sponsor Kontakt. Yara Arts Group’s participation is made possible by the Coca-Cola Company and the friends of Yara Arts Group.

DECEMBER 15, 2013 and DECEMBER 22, 2013

Koliada Project and Yara Arts Group in collaboration with the Ukrainian Culture Festival present Yara’s theatre show “Midwinter Night: Sacred and Profane Rituals,” the concerts se “Koliada and Music from the Carpathians” and a related exhibition in the Toronto area.

On Sunday December 15 the Hutsuls will at attend the 10:00 mass at St. Elias Church Brampton and perform an outdoor ritual. They will also be at the 11:00 mass St Mary’s Church Mississauga on Sunday December 22. You can meet the artists during tea afterwards – donations.

The Koliada events in Toronto are made possible by funds from the Shevchenko Foundation, the Ukrainian Credit Union and the Olzhych Foundation. Media sponsor Kontakt. Yara Arts Group’s participation is made possible by the Coca-Cola Company and the friends of Yara Arts Group.

DECEMBER 17, 2013

Koliada Project and Yara Arts Group in collaboration with the Ukrainian Culture Festival present Yara’s theatre show “Midwinter Night: Sacred and Profane Rituals,” the concerts se “Koliada and Music from the Carpathians” and a related exhibition in the Toronto area.

On Tuesday December 17, 6 to 9 PM there will be the opening of “Carpathian Photo Patterns,” an exhibit of photographic art inspired by the Hutsul Koliada by Volodymyr Klyuzko and Alexander Khantaev at the Bezpala-Brown Gallery 17 Church Street (@Front) in Toronto (416) 907-6875 www.bezpalabrown.com. The opening will feature a special concert by the Koliadnyky and a holiday cocktail - $15.

The Koliada events in Toronto are made possible by funds from the Shevchenko Foundation, the Ukrainian Credit Union and the Olzhych Foundation. Media sponsor Kontakt. Yara Arts Group’s participation is made possible by the Coca-Cola Company and the friends of Yara Arts Group.

DECEMBER 27 and DECEMBER 28 and DECEMBER 29, 2013

Koliada Project and Yara Arts Group in collaboration with the Ukrainian Culture Festival present Yara’s theatre show “Midwinter Night: Sacred and Profane Rituals,” the concerts se “Koliada and Music from the Carpathians” and a related exhibition in the Toronto area.

“Midwinter Night: Sacred and Profane Rituals” is created and directed by Virlana Tkacz. The set and lights are designed by Watoku Ueno, a recipient of the NEA/TCG Design Fellowship. Costumes are by Keiko Obremski. Projections are by Mikhail Shraga and Volodymyr Klyuzko, who were nominated for a New York Innovative Theatre Award for their work with Yara. Featured Yara artists in the production include: bandurist Julian Kytasty, vocalists Marika, Alina and Teryn Kuzma and actress Romana Soutus. The Goat Songs are performed by the explosive Lemon Bucket Orkestra with Mark Marczyk, Alexandra Baczynskyj, Tamar Ilana and Stephanie Woloshyn, who also perform with Yara in the Nativity section. Performances of “Midwinter Night: Sacred” and Profane Rituals are December 27-29 at the Harbourfront Center with a special premiere on Friday at 8 PM. There are also performances on Saturday at 3 PM and 8 PM and Sunday at 3 PM at Enwave Theatre at the Harbourfront Center, 235 Queen Quay West, Toronto. Tickets for the gala opening on December 27 are $150, as a special campaign “Show Your Heart: Your gala ticket supports 10 student discounts.” Tickets for Saturday & Sunday are $35, students $25, children $15. (416) 973-4000.

The Koliada events in Toronto are made possible by funds from the Shevchenko Foundation, the Ukrainian Credit Union and the Olzhych Foundation. Media sponsor Kontakt. Yara Arts Group’s participation is made possible by the Coca-Cola Company and the friends of Yara Arts Group.