Ukrainian Christmas Carols (???????)
Time: 7pm, January 29. Location: Ukrainian National Museum (2249 W. Superior Street, Chicago, IL)
Admission is $5
Contact: 312-421-8020

Source: CEERES eBulletin – an online resource for the center for eastern european and russian/eurasian studies

Matt Hodge and Campbellsville University professors met Abramson this afternoon.

Hodge’s professionally recorded song attracted nationwide attention and has received more than 14,000 hits on YouTube [See Below].

Hodge said he’s humbled by the attention and he was inspired by the true meaning of Christmas.

“Christmas time isn’t about trees and tinsel and lights,” Hodge sings. “It’s all about togetherness and when troops will be coming home, and I’ll wait for you to come home.”

Hodge is also set to meet Gov. Steve Beshear in Frankfort next month.

I wanted to share this email I received from my friend Kaare Pedersen:

Happy New Year!

New Year’s Eve we discovered a house in Teutopolis, only a few miles from our home in Effingham, IL, that had the whole house and front lawn decorated with an unbelievable light display.

Everything was synchronized to music and by tuning your car radio to a local FM station, you could stay warm in your car and enjoy a spectacular show.

Last night my daughter, Tanya, and I went back to tape the show for the purpose of making it available on YouTube.

NOTE: This video is best viewed in full screen mode to get the full impact. Merely click the button on the viewer frame to expand it to full screen and then use the ESC key to return to normal viewing.

Lt. Ronald Bartholomew, of the Kenosha Police Department, expressed hope that the video generates some laughs during this hectic time of year.