Apache Indian headlines a special Indian independence day celebration at River Palace on Aug. 14 ... and speaking of which, the Indian Club of Kyiv hosts their annual independence day celebrations at Kontraktova Ploshcha on Aug. 15 starting at 6 p.m. ... some TV stuff to catch, such as the opening ceremonies of the Athens Summer Olympic Games on Aug. 13 and an England vs. Ukraine friendly on Aug. 18.
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UT-1, 8:30 p.m.
Saturday 14
CLUB CONCERT
Apache Indian.
On August 15 more than a billion Indians will celebrate India’s Independence Day, but the celebrations aren’t limited to the Asian sub-continent. In fact, Indian ambassador to Ukraine Shehkolen Kipgen has been invited to festive River Palace for a party in honor of the world’s biggest democracy, to be headlined by ethnic Indian hip hop artist Apache Indian. Catering for the event will be by the New Bombay Palace restaurant.
River Palace (Nabarezne Shose, Dnipro metro, 495-2525). 10 p.m. Tickets Hr 60 (standing) to Hr 80 (seated). Concert begins at 12:30 a.m.
Saturday 14
SPECIAL EVENT
Miss Sun City Slavutich 2004.
See a typical line-up of young, none-too-shy bikini-clad contestants vie for the title of Miss Sun City Slavutich. This here’s the competition final, so one of the 30 remaining bodies will certainly take all. Whoever that ends up being, she should consider herself lucky if no one gets the bright idea of throwing her in the pool afterwards to celebrate.
Sun City Slavutich (Venetian Beach, Hydropark, 451-6585). 10 p.m. Please call for ticket information, or 237-7919 to reserve a VIP table.
Sunday 15
SPECIAL EVENT
Indian Independence Day Celebration.
The Indian Club of Kyiv will be hosting a series of events at Kontraktova Ploshcha to celebrate Indian Independence Day. The colorful festivities in Kyiv will include local Indian dance groups, henna artists to paint intricate designs on the hands of the patient and traditional Indian music – and more. Round your evening off with a trip to one of Kyiv’s Indian restaurants and enjoy dishes like paneer tikka or chicken tandoori.
Kontraktova Ploshcha (Podil). 6 p.m.
Wednesday 18
SOCCER
England vs. Ukraine.
This international friendly between top world power England and our boys (including AC Milan striker Andriy Shevchenko) should prove interesting in the run-up to qualifying for the 2006 World Cup in Germany. Ukraine play an altogether too defensive style of play, which cost them a birth in the recent 2004 European championships and which, when pitted against the likes of Wayne Rooney, David Beckham and co., should prove to Ukrainian soccer fans and the country’s soccer braintrust that we need a new coach – and not a Ukrainian, either. After all, it worked for Greece and Portugal.
UT-1, 9:45 p.m.
Thursday 19
TENNIS
EBA Amateur Corporate Tournament.
The first weekend of September had better be sunny. That’s when the European Business Association will host an amateur tennis tournament in memory of former Association member Yury Petrus. Sign up to play or just come out to enjoy this noble game at the Antei Sports Club tennis courts. The tournament will be broken down into two categories – men’s and mixed doubles. Those interested in participating must register with the EBA office before Sept. 1.
Antei Tennis Club (8B Vitruka, near Temp Stadium). Tournament begins at 10 a.m. To register contact the EBA at 496-0601 or at [email protected]. Also see www.eba.com.ua.
