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North Port’s Branch 56 As Antidote to Pandemic by Patricia Zalisko , English Language Press Secretary Branch 56 in North Port decided to shake off the pandemic on Sunday, June 7, 2020, by hosting a Literary Evening. Remaining in full compliance with CDC guidelines, Branch President Alexandra Popel arranged for the event to be broadcast by live video conferencing. More than eighty guests joined the virtual program from around the globe. They could be seen relaxing in the comfort of their homes, with many enjoying a favorite beverage or snack as they took in the entertainment. Most donned embroidered shirts and greeted mutual friends before the entertainment began. Alexandra Popel commenced the evening’s entertainment by welcoming all attendees. A video of a moving Ukrainian melody by composer Myroslav Skoryk was aired, with performances by violinist B. Pivnenko and conductor Oksana Lyniv. Ms. Popel then recited a poignant poem, “My Native Language,” and introduced the event’s organizer and director, Ksenia Rakowsky, Branch 56’s Cultural Committee Chairwoman. It was she who created the event, secured performers and entertainment, and organized and directed the production. The nearly ninety-minute virtual show consisted of readings, anecdotes, light-hearted story-telling and often humorous poetry readings. Highlights included a bandura performance by Roma Long, a performance on organ by maestro Mykhailo Tsapar, and a comedy routine and prerecorded operatic performance by renowned opera singer Oleh Chmyr, an Honored Artist of Ukraine. Jokes, poetry and amusing stories were delivered by Olya Hron, Lidia Bilous, Lyubov Dmytryshyn Chasto, Ihor Rakowsky, and Lana Yarymovych. Technical assistance for the event was provided by Lyubomir Boychuk and Alexandra Popel. Ksenia Rakowsky’s inspiration and talent made this ‘virtual’ show possible. The evening’s performances concluded with resounding applause and calls to repeat this safe entertainment again soon. Hosts Literary Evening Our Life | Наше життя 19
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