Family Movie Evening and Action in honor of the Day of Unification of Ukraine: how to spend a weekend in New York (January 21-23)

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What: Rockefeller Center ice rink

When: Friday-Sunday, January 21-23

Where: Rockefeller Plaza, 45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10111

More: Winter is here, which means it's time for winter fun. The famous ice rink at Rockefeller Center is now open. It operates daily from 09:00 to midnight. The cost of entrance tickets is from $20 to $54, depending on the date and time of day. Skate rentals are available for $10. If you are not too confident on the ice, Rockefeller Center provides professional instructors to help you learn how to skate.

Cost: From $ 10

What: Exhibition of works by Ukrainian artists

When: Friday-Sunday, January 21-23

Where: The Ukrainian Museum 222 East 6th Street (between Second and Third Avenues) New York, NY 10003

More: The exhibition “Ukrainian art of the late XNUMXth and early XNUMXth centuries” presents works that have never been shown before. Dr. Yuriy Rybak and Anna Ortynskaya recently transferred them to the permanent collection of fine arts of the Ukrainian Museum.

Artwork ranges from the classics of the late 1910th century to the avant-garde experimental art of the 1930s-XNUMXs, from works written in Ukraine (some before World War I and some during the interwar period) to works created in the United States by artists who emigrated from Ukraine.

Cost: $ 0-8

What: Exhibition of works by Zhanna Kadyrova

When: Friday-Sunday, January 21-23

Where: The Ukrainian Institute, 2 E 79th Street, New York, NY 10075

More: Ukrainian artist Zhanna Kadyrova specializes in thematic projects for the creation of objects, installations, mosaics and sculptures. Her art is primarily aimed at the appearance of cities and their inherent character. The variety of houses, according to Kadyrova, and her immediate surroundings gave her the opportunity to closely observe, study and come into contact with the evolving urban culture. This exhibition, among other things, reflects the prevailing social context.

Cost: $ 0-8

What: Family Movie Night

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When: Friday, January 21, from 18 p.m.

Where: Ukrainian American Cultural Center of New Jersey 60 N Jefferson Rd, Whippany, NJ 07981

More: The Ukrainian-American Cultural Center of New Jersey invites everyone to an evening of family movies: on January 21, the film "Heaven is Real" will be shown to guests. The entrance ticket costs $5, in addition, guests can buy pizza for a snack for $2.

The film is about a man named Todd who serves as a preacher at a local church. He has a wonderful wife and two small children. Although the family barely makes ends meet, they are quite happy and optimistic about the future.

One day, a misfortune happens to their four-year-old son Colton. He is taken to the hospital with suspected appendicitis, where the boy's condition deteriorates sharply. Doctors are fighting for his life and, fortunately, manage to save the child. However, Colton leaves the hospital already different - he claims to have been to paradise, seen his dead relatives and Jesus Christ himself.

Cost: $5

What: Action in honor of the Day of unity of Ukraine

When: Saturday, January 22, from 13:00

Where: Union Square Park, Broadway To 4 Ave., E 14 St. To E 17 St.

More: The Ukrainian Congress Committee of America and the World Congress of Ukrainians call on Ukrainian communities and friends of Ukraine to join the worldwide #StandWithUkraine #StopPutinNOW campaign to support the Ukrainian people and their right to live freely and in peace in their own land. In New York, supporters of Ukrainian independence will gather on January 22 at Union Square at 13:00.

Cost: Free options

What: New York Botanical Garden Light Show

When: Saturday, January 22, from 17:00

Where: The New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Boulevard Bronx, NY 10458-5126

More: The New York Botanical Gardens are hosting a festive light show with animated lights and LED exhibits. Here you will find about 260 lanterns that will create an unforgettable night spectacle. In addition, you will find holiday music, ice figures, costumed characters, a holiday train, a wildlife theater, souvenirs, and seasonal treats: hot chocolate and sweets.

Cost: $ 0-32

What: Seminar “New York Women Who Shaped the Art World”

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When: Saturday, January 22, from 11:00

Where: Online

More: Learn how two wealthy artists Gertrude Vanderbilt-Whitney and Florine Stettheimer used their influence to create contemporary art in early XNUMXth century New York.

While we take New York's top-notch art scene for granted these days, it may very well never have come about. If not for a handful of women determined to rebel against traditional life, New York might not have become the center of the artistic imagination. This is the story of the wealthy women artists of the early XNUMXth century who dedicated their money, time and talent to making New York City one of the world's premier visual arts centers.

Cost: $12

Dear readers! Please note that due to the epidemic of coronavirus infection, some activities may be canceled or rescheduled for other dates. Therefore, before visiting, we recommend checking the information on the sites of the organizers.

But we have collected many interesting events for you online:

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• dozens of free resources for fun boring self-isolation we have collected here

In addition, look for interesting events for every day of the week in our calendar... Come in, find out, share with your friends. Before visiting, check the organizer's websites for details and locations of events, as they may change.

Keep us informed about what is happening in your city. Send information about events for the Russian-speaking diaspora by mail [email protected].

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