Public Affairs Section > Cultural Events and Programs

Events | Speakers | Music | Exhibits

The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy sponsors a variety of cultural programming including visits by American performers, exhibits of American art works, and visiting lectures by prominent specialists in many fields. Some recent events are listed below.

EVENTS
"American Experience and New Models in the Ukrainian Motion Picture Industry"
On February 21, PA Kyiv hosted a roundtable on current trends and problems facing the Ukrainian film industry.
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SPEAKERS
"What It Takes to Get into and Survive at a U.S. University," a Presentation by Embassy Econ Officer
On February 6, Econ Officer Christian Yarnell met with a group of 11 Ukrainians at the "Osvita" Education USA Advising Center in Lviv to discuss the challenges of succeeding at U.S. universities.
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MUSIC
American Music Professors Teach Jazz Rhythm and Voice in Kyiv, Ukraine:
From September 17-24, three American musicians and educators -- drummer Kim Plainfield of Berkley School of Music, saxophone player Steve Slagle of Manhattan School of Music and singer and trombone player Frank Lacey -- led an intensive jazz rhythm course for Ukrainian music students in Kyiv.
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EXHIBITS
Ambassador Taylor Opens Curtis Exhibit in Lviv
On February 20, Ambassador Taylor's opened an exhibit by famed American photographer Edward Curtis.
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Public Affairs Section (PAS)
Counselor for Public Affairs: Michelle Logsdon
Cultural Affairs Officer: Courtney Austrian
Press Attache: John Sullivan
Contact: 380-44-490-4026/4042 -- 490-4050 (fax)
4 Hlybochyts'ka St.
Kyiv 04050 Ukraine