Since 1993, the Korinnya Ukrainian Folk Ensemble has been performing Ukrainian folk music in Calgary, Alberta, and across western Canada.






Monday, September 14, 2009

Korinnya Kicks off its New Season with Loads of Laughs!

It was really nice to see everyone again after our summer break. We certainly kicked off our new season with great songs and a mayhem of laughter. Quotes of the evening...Kim..."my 'Ukrainish' (those who can't read Ukrainian and read the words in English phonetics) isn't up to par"...Kristen..."ah...this is going too fast....I can't read music"...Christian's quotes of the evening...."is that suppose to hurt", he actually knows someone named "Chris P. Bacon"...you need to ask him about it. As well, he chimed in during the tenor sectional...."I have never sang that high before...yodelling yes, but sang NO!" And he ended the evening with..."you should have seen me Saturday night."

Come one, come all...we rehearse every Monday night starting at 7 pm. Contact us for more information.

Monday, June 15, 2009

Korinnya's 5th Annual Kubasa Competition a huge success!

Once again Korinnya's Kubasa competition was a sell out.  All those in attendance enjoyed smoked meat, culture and the fantastic aroma of garlic!!  

The competition was stiff and the votes were close!  The first round of kubasa tasting featured the Traditional Garlic category.  The competitors were as follows:

Green Plate - Gour-Mart Ltd, Ukrainian Garlic Ring
Blue Plate - Pure Country Meats, Garlic Kubasa
White Plate - Stawnichy Meat Processing, Ukrainian Homestyle
Red Plate - Widynowski's Sausage House, Garlic Sausage
Purple Plate - Rocky's Sausage Haus, Ham Kubasa
Pink Plate - Polcan Meat Products & Deli, Country Style

The WINNER of the Traditional Garlic was Polcan Meat Products & Deli with their Country style, and this year's RUNNER UP was Rocky's Sausage Haus with their Ham Kubasa.

Later in the evening the guests were treated to a Varenyky sampler with the second round of the Specialty category tasting!  The competitors were as follows: 

Green Plate - Gour-Mart Ltd, Bison and Pork Cheddar Smokie
Blue Plate - Pure Country Meats, Capicola
White Plate - Stawnichy Meat Processing, Homestyle Pepperoni
Red Plate - Widynowski's Sausage House, Ham Garlic Sausage
Pink Plate - Polcan Meat Products & Deli, Barbeque

The WINNER of the Specialty category was Pure Country Meats with their Capicola, and this year's RUNNER UP was Gour-Mart Ltd with their Bison and Pork Cheddar Smokie.

A huge thanks goes out to all the Kubasa competitors, the performers and donors!!  We are looking forward to seeing you next year in JUNE for our 6th Annual Kubasa Competition!!

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Do you have your ticket yet??

SOLD OUT!!

When: Saturday, June 13th
Where: Beddington Heights Community Ctr.
Tickets: $30 before May 24th, after $35
Tickets are selling quick. No tickets at the door.
Contact: 403.239.8643 or info@korinnya.com

Tuesday, April 07, 2009

Korinnya rounds the second half of our performance season

The choir will be performing at the following functions. Come out and enjoy some great entertainment!

  • Saturday, April 25th - Tryzub "Spring" concert at the Wright Theatre, Mount Royal College at 7:30 PM
  • Thursday, April 30th - Kyiv Chamber Choir from Ukraine at Grace Presbyterian Church at 7:30 PM, reception to follow. Korinnya is helping to sponsor the reception. If you are interested in tickets call Mike at 403.998.5109.
  • Saturday, June 13th - Korinnya's 5th Annunal Kubasa Competition. Do you have your tickets? For tickets email info@korinnya.com

Sunday, April 05, 2009

Korinnya has kicked in gear it's 5th Annual Kub Competition!

Do you have your ticket yet?

When: Saturday, June 13th
Where: Beddington Heights Community Center
Tickets: $30 each before May 24, after $35. Reserve tables of 6 or 12.
Tickets will NOT be sold at the door.

Contact: 403.239.8643 or info@korinnya.com