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“Moonlight” – American Film Nights. AHK x KINO42
May
16

“Moonlight” – American Film Nights. AHK x KINO42

America House Kyiv is coming to you with American Film Nights in collaboration with KINO42! Join us on May 16 at the KINO42 space in Kyiv (Kostiantynivska 11B) for a feature film screening and discussion about adolescence, burgeoning adulthood and social struggles connected with identity with “Moonlight” (2016) from director Barry Jenkins, with Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris and Trevante Rhodes in the main cast.

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“Lost in Translation” – American Film Nights. AHK x KINO42
May
2

“Lost in Translation” – American Film Nights. AHK x KINO42

America House Kyiv is coming to you with American Film Nights in collaboration with KINO42! Join us on May 2 at the KINO42 space in Kyiv (Kostiantynivska 11B) for a feature film screening and discussion about loneliness, isolation, and the meaning of friendship against the background of the challenges of midlife with the “Lost in Translation” (2003) from director Sofia Coppola, and Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson in the main cast.

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“Belfast” – American Film Nights. AHK x KINO42
Apr
18

“Belfast” – American Film Nights. AHK x KINO42

America House Kyiv is coming to you with American Film Nights in collaboration with KINO42! Join us on April 18 at the KINO42 space in Kyiv (Kostiantynivska 11B) for a feature film screening and discussion about the choice to stay or to start a new journey in a fresh place during times of upheaval with “Belfast” (2021) from director and writer Kenneth Branagh, starring Jude Hill, Lewis McAskie, Caitríona Balfe, Jamie Dornan and Judie Dench. 

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“Nomadland” – American Film Nights. AHK x KINO42
Apr
11

“Nomadland” – American Film Nights. AHK x KINO42

America House Kyiv is coming to you with American Film Nights in collaboration with KINO42! Join us on April 11 at the KINO42 space in Kyiv (Kostiantynivska 11B) for a feature film screening and discussion about exploring life outside of conventional society with “Nomadland” (2020) from director and writer Chloé Zhao, starring Frances McDormand, David Strathairn, Linda May. 

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The New Yorker & Foreign View on Ukraine in Film – AMERICAN FILM NIGHTS. AHK X KINO42
Apr
4

The New Yorker & Foreign View on Ukraine in Film – AMERICAN FILM NIGHTS. AHK X KINO42

After Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, American magazine The New Yorker reached out to Ukrainian filmmakers, beginning a yearlong collaboration documenting the reality of Russia’s war. Join us for a special film screening and discussion in Kyiv, featuring documentary short films produced by The New Yorker magazine

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Lady Bird – American Film Nights. AHK x KINO42
Mar
28

Lady Bird – American Film Nights. AHK x KINO42

America House Kyiv is coming to you with American Film Nights in collaboration with KINO42! Join us on March 28 at the KINO42 space in Kyiv (Kostiantynivska 11B) for a feature film screening and discussion about coming of age and carving out your own path in life with “Lady Bird” (2017) from director and writer Greta Gerwig, starring Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf and Timothée Chalamet. 

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Процвітання та протести: мода та Голлівуд 1950-1960-х років
Dec
23

Процвітання та протести: мода та Голлівуд 1950-1960-х років

Під час нашої лекції Оленка Мартинюк розповість про те, як американська та європейська мода 1950-1960-х років поєдналася з Голлівудом і що з цього вийшло. Як це вплинуло на соціум? Як це вплинуло на моду? І як це вплинуло на сам Голлівуд? Про це все ти дізнаєшся під час нашої онлайн-події.

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Short Story Club
Dec
14

Short Story Club

Short Story Club is the perfect place for you to learn more about American culture through its literature, keep your reading list updated, and improve your English at the same time. On December 14th we will discuss an excerpt from A Christmas Carol, "Marley's Ghost" by Charles Dickens.

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Short Story Club
Nov
30

Short Story Club

Short Story Club is the perfect place for you to learn more about American culture through its literature, keep your reading list updated, and improve your English at the same time. On November 30th we will discuss excerpt from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, "Tom Sawyer Whitewashing the Fence" by Mark Twain.

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Short Story Club
Nov
16

Short Story Club

Short Story Club is the perfect place for you to learn more about American culture through its literature, keep your reading list updated, and improve your English at the same time. On November 16th we will discuss "The Thanksgiving Visitor" by Truman Capote.

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Short Story Club
Nov
2

Short Story Club

Short Story Club is the perfect place for you to learn more about American culture through its literature, keep your reading list updated, and improve your English at the same time. On November 2nd we will discuss "The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs.

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Spooky Movie Night: A Nightmare on Elm Street with Heather Langenkamp
Oct
28

Spooky Movie Night: A Nightmare on Elm Street with Heather Langenkamp

One, two, Freddy’s coming for you. Three, four, better lock your door... Or better join our special Halloween-themed spooky Movie Night! On Thursday, October 28th we’ll be back in the America House Kyiv space and watching the American horror classic “A Nightmare on Elm Street”. We invited Heather Langenkamp, a real horror movie queen, who played the iconic role of Nancy Thompson in the movie, to join us virtually, share her experience and give you a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the horror genre!

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Short Story Club
Oct
5

Short Story Club

Short Story Club is the perfect place for you to learn more about American culture through its literature, keep your reading list updated, and improve your English at the same time. On October 5th we will discuss "The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury.

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Short Story Club
Sep
21

Short Story Club

Short Story Club is the perfect place for you to learn more about American culture through its literature, keep your reading list updated, and improve your English at the same time. On September 21st we will discuss "A White Heron" by Sarah Orne Jewett.

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Short Story Club
Sep
7

Short Story Club

Short Story Club is the perfect place for you to learn more about American culture through its literature, keep your reading list updated, and improve your English at the same time. On September 7th we will discuss "The Real Heroes are Dead: A Love Story" by James B. Stewart.

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Short Story Club
Aug
23

Short Story Club

Short Story Club is the perfect place for you to learn more about American culture through its literature, keep your reading list updated, and improve your English at the same time. On August 23rd we will discuss "The Nose" by Nikolai Gogol.

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Short Story Club
Jul
26

Short Story Club

Short Story Club is the perfect place for you to learn more about American culture through its literature, keep your reading list updated, and improve your English at the same time. On July 26th we will discuss "After Twenty Years" by O. Henry.

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Ukrainian for Foreign Learners With Yuri Shevchuk
Jul
19

Ukrainian for Foreign Learners With Yuri Shevchuk

There is no secret that both Ukrainian and English languages have a lot to give to their learners. But have you ever seen a book that can boost your progress in mastering them from the standpoint of both languages at the same time? The Ukrainian-English Collocation Dictionary, compiled by Dr. Yuri Shevchuk of Columbia University covers the most frequently used segment of the modern Ukrainian lexicon and describes how each entry is used in actual speech in detail.

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American Studies Club: U.S. National Parks Road Trip
Jul
14

American Studies Club: U.S. National Parks Road Trip

Come join us for an online session that explores five of America’s greatest national parks: Everglades, White Sands, Grand Canyon, Yosemite, and Yellowstone. Led by an American student and frequent visitor to all five parks, speaker Amber Breese will be hosting the session and talking about her own trips to the parks and giving tips for future visitors.

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Digital Pandemic with Michael Bociurkiw
Jul
13

Digital Pandemic with Michael Bociurkiw

Global analyst and CNN Opinion contributor Michael Bociurkiw kept a keen eye on unfolding COVID-19 events. Piecing facts as they occurred and providing predictions of our global future, Michael’s unique perspective came together in his self-published book “Digital Pandemic”. How did countries around the world handle the onslaught of COVID-19? How and by whom was the pandemic manipulated? We will talk about this and more during our public event with the author himself.

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Bringing Eco Awareness Through Art
Jul
12

Bringing Eco Awareness Through Art

Join us for a live talk with Ola Rondiak discussing her participation in the multimedia eco project “Who, if not You?” and her thoughts on the art world’s connection to environmental issues and awareness. The talk will dive deeper into the artist’s works for the eco project and beyond, as she discusses the current post-pandemic state of the art world and where it is headed in the future.

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Short Story Club
Jul
12

Short Story Club

Short Story Club is the perfect place for you to learn more about American culture through its literature, keep your reading list updated, and improve your English at the same time. On July 12th we will discuss "The Million Pound Bank Note" by Mark Twain.

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Short Story Club
Jun
29

Short Story Club

Short Story Club is the perfect place for you to learn more about American culture through its literature, keep your reading list updated, and improve your English at the same time. On June 29th we will discuss "Rip Van Winkle" by Washington Irving.

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Short Story Club
Jun
14

Short Story Club

Short Story Club is the perfect place for you to learn more about American culture through its literature, keep your reading list updated, and improve your English at the same time. On June 14th we will discuss "Testimonial" by Edwidge Danticat

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Short Story Club
Apr
26

Short Story Club

Short Story Club is the perfect place for you to learn more about American culture through its literature, keep your reading list updated, and improve your English at the same time. On April 26th we will discuss "The Sound Machine" by Roald Dahl.

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Short Story Club
Apr
12

Short Story Club

Short Story Club is the perfect place for you to learn more about American culture through its literature, keep your reading list updated, and improve your English at the same time. On April 12th we will discuss "The Chaser" by John Collier.

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Short Story Club
Mar
29

Short Story Club

Short Story Club is the perfect place for you to learn more about American culture through its literature, keep your reading list updated, and improve your English at the same time. On March 29th we will discuss "This is Not Who We Are" by Naomi Shihab Nye.

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