Upcoming Events

 We were recently offered the opportunity to host the UNESCO World Heritage Tour of Ukrainian music in the kobzar tradition! We will co-sponsor this concert with St Peter's Lutheran Church (525 Broadway, Newport) at 6 pm on Thursday, May 22. The concert at St. Peter's is free and open to the public. The touring group will collect free will donations.

The concert, featuring Jurij Fedynskyj, will include Ukrainian folk music using the kobzar and other traditional Ukrainian instruments as well as a presentation about the history of the instruments. The kobzar is a traditional instrument that was banned by Stalin in an attempt to erase Ukrainian heritage. The performers in this concert are reviving these instruments and the tradition of itinerant musicians spreading joy to the communities they visit. You can see more about the touring group at their website: https://jurijfedynskyj.wixsite.com/kobzaring-the-world. 

 Newport Polo recently announced that their All Charities Day will take place on July 13 this year. It is always a fun day! We will again set up our tents with food, Ukraine-specific products and information. Tickets will go on sale likely in June (they have to be approved by Newport Polo before they can be sold.)  All money collected from our ticket sales goes directly to Ukraine Relief Project - Aquidneck! Watch for the "Purchase Tickets" button to be added to our website in June. 

We host a variety of events throughout the year, including fundraisers, community outreach events, and educational seminars. Check out our calendar to see what's coming up.