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Friday, May 05, 2006

2006 Korinnya Kubasa Competition

OK, I am so jealous that nothing like this ever happens in Vancouver.

Kubasa Connoisseurs To Convene and Carouse on June 9

Tickets are now available for the 2006 Korinnya Kubasa Competiton, on June 9 ... an evening of Ukrainian music, culture and smoked meat. Everyone is invited to come to this event and:
  • Taste some of the best garlic sausage in western Canada, and vote on your favourite!
  • Enjoy the sounds of the Korinnya Ukrainian Folk Ensemble, the music of Absolutely Unplugged, and the thrilling Ukrainian dance of Calgary'sTryzub and Suzirya.
  • Dance all night to the unique Ukrainian music of The Kubasonics.
  • This event will consist of three 30-minute sets of Ukrainian music and dance by performers from Calgary and across Alberta.

In between the evening’s musical segments the guests will sample different varieties of sausage from producers across western Canada. The expected 300 guests will then vote on their favourite in each category, with the winners being announced at the end of the evening.

The entertainment at this unique event will be provided by Calgary’s Korinnya Ukrainian Folk Ensemble. Korinnya is a 20-member choral ensemble that has been entertaining Calgary’s Ukrainian community since 1993. Korinnya sings traditional folk music with the accompaniment of a four-piece orchestra. Over the past 13 years, Korinnya has released two CDs of its music, and has brought the colour and exuberance of Ukrainian culture to audiences across western Canada.

Tickets are $25 each before May 15, and $30 afterwards. A table of ten can be booked for $250 before May 15, and $300 after.Tickets are available from Korinnya members, by calling 403-239-8643, e-mailing them , or can be ordered online by visiting their website.

The 2006 Korinnya Kubasa Competition will be held on Friday, June 9, atCalgary's St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Orthodox Cultural Centre.

Get your tickets now! Last year's event sold out, and initial response to has been very strong!

For more information please contact: Cathy Lebedovich, Musical Director 239-8643, or Michael Monita, 229-2271.

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