| FRIDAY 23 |
| SPORTS/Basketball. BC Kyiv took a big step toward the second round of the Northern European Basketball League playoffs when Polonia Warbud (Poland) couldn't complete its last-minute comeback and lost at home to Kyiv 80-83. Now the Ukrainian champions are leading the best of two series 1-0 and will play the 2nd and decisive game against the Polish team at home. BC Kyiv (Ukraine) vs. Polonia (Warsaw). Sports Palace. 6p.m. Tickets Hr5 to Hr1O. |
| PHOTO EXHIBITION OPENING/ "New Architecture of
Finland." Photo exhibit by Finnish photographer Ussi Tiaynen.
Through April 12. Architects' Community House. 7 Grinchenka. |
| CINEMA/Japanese Film Festival. Through March 27 Zhovten cinema will be hosting the 8th Annual Japanese Film festival. Feature films and animations will be in Japanese with Russian subtitles and documentaries will be in English with Ukrainian voice-overs. For further information on dates and times, see Movie Listings on page 27B or call the Zhovten cinema at 463-6008 or 417-2502. 8th Annual Japanese Film Festival. Zhovten Theater. |
| HAPPY HOUR/Time Out The American Chamber
of Commerce will be hosting Happy Hour at Time Out restaurant from
7 to 10 p.m. AmCham members enjoy a discount on a half-liter of Slavutych
for Hr 6, and a 10 percent discount on food. CLUBS/"Nakovalnya." (Anvil), show. Promzona. 11 p.m. |
| CLUBS/"First Kiss." Variety show starring
Andrew Jejula. Contests, cocktails, dancing, and fashion show. Dynamo
Lux. 11 p.m. Admission is free for women and Hr 60 for men.
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SATURDAY 24 |
| BAR OPENING/Golden Gate. The long-awaited
addition to Kyiv's English-Irish pub scene, Golden Gate Irish Pub
and Restaurant, opens its doors Saturday night with an invitation-only
party. It opens to the general public at noon on March 25. Golden
Cup features a wide assortment of beers on tap including Taller, Stella
Artois, Kilkenny, Murphy's, Red Fortress, and Paulaner with more to
come in the future. Golden Gate Grand Opening. 40/2 Volodymyrska
(entrance at back of building off Yaroslaviv Val). Tel: 228-6523.
Open daily 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. |
| SPORTS/World Cup Soccer. Ukraine's national
team goes into its fourth 2002 World Cup qualifier well positioned
to make a run at the finals next year. The team stands tied for second
place in group 5 after a key away win against Norway last October.
With first-place Poland facing a tough match in Oslo against struggling
group favorite Norway, Ukraine can possibly move into first place
with a win. But first it must make it past surprising Belarus, which
also has six points. The team has both of its big guns, Serhy Rebrov
and Andriy Shevchenko, coming in for this one. Shevchenko is leading
the Italian Serie A is scoring, while Rebrov has caught fire with
England's Tottenham, notching three goals in his last two games. With
local club Dynamo Kyiv having an off year, it's been a while since
fans have had something to cheer about. You can bet the crowd will
be fired up for this one. Ukraine vs. Belarus. Olimpiysky Stadium.
7 p.m. Tickets from Hr 5 to Hr 50. For up-to-date World Cup qualifier
standings for all European groups, turn to the sports pages in section
A. |
| SPORTS/Boxing. Volodymyr Klitschko (Ukraine)
vs. Derrick Jefferson (U.S.A.). The bout's in Germany but all TV sets
in Kyiv will be tuned to 1+1 (UT-2) to watch the younger Klitschko
brother try once again to prove he's worthy of a date with the big
boys. Coverage on 1+1 begins at 10:35, with Klitschko likely to
fight around midnight Check sports pages for preview of fight and
listing of sports bars. |
| CONCERT/Aquarium. Russian underground band
Aquarium will be performing at Kyiv Polytechnic Institute. The band
will be promoting their latest release, "Territory," a compilation
of 17 songs recorded between 1983 and 2000. Aquarium. Kyiv Polytechnic
Institute's Culture Palace. 7 p.m. Tickets from Hr 40 to Hr 100. |
| DANCE EXHIBITION/Ukrainian dance. Folk bands
and dance troupes from Kirovohrad. Ukraina Palace. 6p.m. |
| CINEMA/Japanese Film Festival. Through March 27 Zhovten cinema will host the 8th Annual Japanese Film festival. For further information on the date and time of shows, see Movie Listings on page 27B or call the Zhovten cinema at 463-6008 or 417-2502. 8th Annual Japanese Film Festival. Zhovten Theater. |
| CLUBS/ladies' Night. Promzona. 11 p.m.
CLUBS/"First Kiss." Variety show starring Andrew Jejula. Contests, cocktails, dancing, fashion show. Dynamo Lux. 11 p.m. Admission is free for women and Hr 60 for men. ANIMAL EXHIBITION/Cat Show. Children ana Youth's Palace of Pechersk. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. CLUBS/"Military Party." Costume show. Promzona. llp.m. EXHIBITION/"New Architecture of Finland." Architects' Community House. 10 a.m |
SUNDAY 25 |
| CINEMA/Japanese Film Festival. Through
Marcr 27 Zhovten cinema will host the 8th Annua Japanese Film festival.
For further information w the date and time of shows, see Movie
Listings & page 27B or call the Zhovten cinema at 463-6008 or 417-2502.
8th Annual Japanese Film Festival Zhovten Theater. EXHIBITION/Cat
Show. Children and Youth's Palace of Pechersk. 10 a.m. to
6 p.m. CONCERT/Ukrainian pop singers' concert Raisa Kyrychenko, Dmytro Hnatyuk, Anatolr Palamarenko, Mykola Sveredyuk. Ukraina Palace, 6i p.m. CLUBS/"Flying Dreams." Ladies' night. DJs Lenin Lider, Ram and Wolf. Promzona dance troupe arc Claustrophobia. Promzona. 11 p.m. |
MONDAY 26 |
| CINEMA/Japanese Film Festival. Through Marc 27 Zhovten cinema will host the 8th Annua Japanese Film festival. For further information o the date and time of shows, see Movie Listings o page 27B or call the Zhovten cinema at 463-600 or 417-2502. 8th Annual Japanese Film Festiva Zhovten Theater. |
| CONCERT/"Anshlag." Entertainment show. Vladimir
Vinokur (Russia). Ukraina Palace. 7 p.m. For more information call
249-0804. EXHIBITION/"New Architecture of Finland." Architects' Community House. 10 a.m. |
TUESDAY 27 |
| CINEMA/Japanese Film Festival. Through March
11 Zhovten cinema will host the 8th Annual Japanese Film Festival.
For further information on the date and time of shows, see Movie
Listings on page 27B or call the Zhovten cinema at 463-6008 or 417-2502.
8th Annual Japanese Film Festival. Bmten Theater. |
| GUITAR FESTIVAL/Valeriy Petrenko Guitar
Festival and Competition. Conducted by the National Guitarists' Association,
the Valeriy Petrenko Guitar Festival and Competition will feature
the chefs d'oeuvre of classic world guitar as well as Ukrainian musicians
from March 27 through April 2 The festival, named after contemporary
flamenco guitarist Valeny Petrenko, will kick off with a solo performance
by Petrenko at the Actors' House. For more information about times,
call 235-2081. Valeny Petrenko Guitar Festival and Competition. From
March 27-April 2. Actors' House. Admission is free. CLUBS/"Celebrating
the International Day of Theater". Party. Promzona. 11 p.m.
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WEDNESDAY 28 |
| SPORTS/World Cup 2001 qualifier. Ukraine's
battle to quality for the World Cup continues in Cardiff with a game
against Wales. Win or lose against Belarus on March 24, this will
be a crucial test for the team. Ukraine at Wales. National channel
UT-1. 1-.30.m. CINEMA/Japanese Film Festival.
Through March 27 Zhovten cinema will host the 8th Annual Japanese
Film festival. For further information on the date and time of
shows, see Movie Listings on page 27B or call the Zhovten cinema at
463-6008 or 417-2502. 8th Annual Japanese Film Festival. Zhovten
Theater. GUITAR FESTIVAL/Valeriy Petrenko Guitar Festival and Competition. Guitar competition through April 2. For information about times, call the Actor's House at 235-2081. CLUBS/"Russian Mustard Party." Russian Video of TV Channel 0-TV. Promzona. 11 p.m. CLUBS/"Guys from Heaven." Male strip show. Evrika. 9:30 p.m. |
THURSDAY 29 |
| CINEMA/Japanese Film Festival. Through March
27 Zhovten cinema will host the 8th Annual Japanese Film festival.
For further information on the date and time of shows, see Movie
Listings on page 27B or call the Zhovten cinema at 463-6008 or 417-2502.
8th Annual Japanese Film Festival. Zhovten Theater. CLUBS/"Radio Naftalin".Retro party. Promzona. 11 p.m. GUITAR FESTIVAL/Valeriy Petrenko Guitar Festival and Competition. Guitar competition through April 2. For information about times, call the Actor's House at 235-2081. |
| ZHOVTEN |
| VIII Japanese Film Festival. In Japanese
with subtitles. Fri 23 Festival Opening. The Ring, (1998). 6 p.m. Sat 24 Camera 3, (1999). 4 p.m. Sat 24 FA for Being Human, (1998). 6 p.m. Sun 25 Neighbor Totoro. (1988). Animation 4 p.m. Sun 25 Nabi's Love, (1999). 6 p.m. Mon 26 Documentary films. Onnagata - The Making of a Kabuki Female Impersonator. Food and Taste: Japan Today and Tomorrow. Dancing Gold. 4 p.m., Bassara - Princess Go (1992). 6 p.m. Tue 27 Neighbor Totoro. (1988) Animation. 4 p.m. The Ring (1998). 6 p.m. |
| Dracula 2000 (USA). In the millenium version of this classic Gothic horror we find Abraham Van Helsing, who has tangled with Count Dracula in the past, working as an English antique dealer. Simon is a vampire hunter in training under his apprenticeship. Van Helsing and Simon travel from London to New Orleans to rescue Van Helsing's daughter Mary from the family's life long nemesis - Dracula. Through April 1. 3:50 p.m., 6-.20p.rn., 8:10 p.m. |
| Chalie's Angels (USA). Based on the popular
70s TV show, three cute chicks work for the mysterious Charlie. They
are the female 'James Bonds' of our time. They get to blow stuff up,
beat up people, and wear really tight clothing, all whilst trying
to retrieve stolen software and balance in high heels. March 26
- April 4.
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KINOPALACE |
| 102 Dalmatians (USA). After a spot of therapy.
Cruella De Vil is released from prison a changed woman Devoted to
dogs and good causes, she is delighted that Chloe, her parole officer,
has a dalmatian family and connections with a dog charity. But the
sound of Big Ben can reverse the treatment,.So it is only a matter
of time before Ms De Vil is back to her incredibly ghastly ways, using
her new-found connections with Chloe and friends, from March 23.
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KINOPANORAMA |
| Greek Film Festival Fri. 23 Sertaki. 7 p.m. Sat. 24 1922. 8 p.m. Sun. 25 Byron. 3 p.m. |
| Dinosaur (USA, animation). Long before humans
appeared on the planet, dinosaurs ruled the earth. On a little offshore
island, a clan of lemurs finds a dinosaur egg hatching. Since there
are no parents, the temurs take care of the newborn, Aladar. Years
later, a medium-sized meteor goes down close to the island and the
shockwave forces its inhabitants to flee to the continent. There,
Aladar and his family meet other dinosaurs for the first time as well
as real dangers. Since Aladar grew up with a different understanding
of the ways of the world, his way of helping others first isn't accepted
within the herd, but soon it is proven that reason may be better than
panic. Through April 5,11 p.m.
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UKRAINA CINEMA |
| O Brother Where Are You? Three 1920's convicts
escape from jail intent on getting to the loot stashed away by one
of them. As this is at his house, which is soon to be flooded by a
new dam, speed is of the essence. They find themselves fast-talking
their way out of one jam after another, and along the way not only
have to be wary of riverside sirens but even get to make a pretty
good country record. March 23- March 29. For exact times call 229-6806.
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DOM KINO |
| German Cinema Of the 1920s Fri. 23 Prince Akhmed's Adventures. Tired Death. 6:30 p.m. Sat. 24 Dr. Caligari's Room. M-City Searching for a Murderer. 6 p.m. |
ENGLISH CLUB |
| You've Got Mail. (USA). The owner of a large bookstore chain starts putting the owner of a small local bookstore out of business. Meanwhile they have been corresponding over the Internet without knowing who either of they are. They can't stand each other in person, but over the Internet they are very attracted to each other. He finds out who she is, but she doesn't know. He starts to like her more but she still hates him. March 23, 3 p.m. March 24, 3p.m., 7p.m. |
| Leon (France/USA). A hit, man tries to lose himself in New York. When a neighbor family is killed, he takes in the surviving 12 year-old girl and teaches her to be a cleaner, so she can avenge her little brother. March 26.3p.m. March 27,3p.m., 7p.m. |
| Lost in Space (USA). In the near future,
earth's fossil resources are about to be used up. In an attempt to
save the human race, scientists have begun building a gate through
which faster than light travel will be possible - but only if there
is a gate at the destination to receive the travelers. The Robinson
Family has been chosen to travel to Alpha Prime - the only other inhabitable
planet known - at normal speed, ten years, cryogenically frozen. But
Dr. Smith, a sinister man, sabotages their spaceship, Jupiter 2, but
is also betrayed by his people. He has to work together with the Robinsons
in order to survive himself. March 28, 3 p.m.
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| House of Organ and Chamber Music
Fri 23 Haydn, Schubert, Brahms. Ravisan string trio. Sat 24 Stradella, Albinoni, Villa-Lobos. (Soprano, organ.) Sun 25 Mendelssohn, Brahms, Poulenc. Cantus Children's Choir (Latvia). (Organ.) Tue 27 Bach, Mozart, Schubert. Kyiv Chamber Ensemble. Wed 28 Purcell, Vivaldi, Bach. (Soprano, countertenor, harpsichord, organ.) Thu 29 Bach, Handel, Bizet. Ukraina Brass Quintet. |
National Philharmonic Hall of Columns Fri 23 Tchaikovsky. (Tenor, piano.) Sat 24 Mozart, Verdi, Schubert. Boys' Choir of Lysenko music school. Sun 25 Celebrating Greek Independence Day. Wed 28 Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Kyiv Municipal Chamber Choir. Thu 29 Pianist Andriy Hordiychuk (Israel). Beyond All This by Kopytman. Small Hall Tue 27 "Chernihiv Songs as Written by Mykola Lysenko." Concert celebrating 20th anniversary of Lysenko Museum. (Soprano, piano.) |
National Opera Fri 23 Beethoven. Symphony #9. Sat 24 Sulfide. Ballet. Sun 25 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Noon. Sun 25 Troubadour. Opera. Tue 27 Spartacus. Ballet. Wed 28 Tosca. Opera. Thu 29 Mavra, Opera. Premiere. Operetta Fri 23 Gypsy Baron. Sat 24 Zoya's Apartment. Sun 25 American Comedy. Wed 28 Orpheus in Hades. Thu 29 Marica. |
| Children
and Youth's Musical Theater Sat 24 Kyiv Choreography School students' concert. 1 p.m. |
| Actor's House Tue 27 Valeriy Petrenko concert. Wed 28 Valeriy Petrenko Guitar Competition. |
| Ukraina Palace Sat 24 Classical music, folk ensembles and dance troupes of Kirovohrad oblast. 6 p.m |
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(All plays begin at 7p.m. unless otherwise
noted)
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| Lesya Ukrainka Theater Fri 23 The Prime Minister's Wife. Sat 24 Masquerade Fun. Sun 25 Royal Games. Mon 26 Italian-style Vendetta. Tue 27 The Prime Minister's Wife. |
| Ivan Franko Theater Fri 23 Chasing Two Hares. Sat 24 Aeneid. Sun 25 Baroque-style Love. Wed 28 KeanlV. Tue 29 Shelmenko the Striker. |
| Drama and Comedy Theater Fri 23 Enchantress. Sat 24 Mein Kampf. Tue 27 A Little Wine or 70 Revolutions. Wed 28 Charms of Sin. Thu 29 Tarelkin's Death. |
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Suziria Theater
Sat 24 Last Year's Snow. Sun 25 Audience. Wed 28 Margarita. Thu 29 In Barabanny Lane. |
| Center for Contemporary Art "Lost Things/' exhibit. Through April 22. ARTEast Paintings by Halyna Hryhorieva. Through April 26. 36 Gallery Graphics by Olha Sosnovska. Through March 29. Paintings and graphics by Valentyn Bakhtov (Mykolaiv). Through April 15. RA Gallery, (32 Bohdana Khmelnytskoho) Art photography exhibit by Maksym Mamsikov and Dmytro Dulfan (Odesa). Through April 3. Lada Gallery, (12 Horodetsky) Abstract paintings by Oksana Klymenko. Through April 10. French Culture Center, (104 Gorkoho) Paintings by Jean-Pierre Plendre. Through March 31 |