COMING FALL 2025

COMING FALL 2025

“UKRAINKY” LECTURE SERIES

We are thrilled to announce that Cactus and Tryzub was accepted to participate in the fall 2025 lecture series at the Scottsdale Public Library. The series will feature prominent Ukrainian historical female figures that made an impact on Europe and beyond.

Don’t miss this powerful journey through history—join us as we spotlight fierce, trailblazing women who shaped a continent, starting September 18!

COMMUNITY EVENTS

EMBROIDERED WITH PAIN

Ukrainian embroidery and storytelling exhibit aims to brings attention to sexual violence war crimes committed by russian soldiers in Ukraine

Now at the ArtReach Gallery of the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

April 3rd - September 1st, 2025

Ukrainky Lecture Series
Sep
25

Ukrainky Lecture Series

Trypillya

The Cucuteni-Trypillia culture, that is 7 thousand years old.  The societal structure and women’s role in it.  The influence the civilization had on the entire Europe.

👉 Join us on Thursday, September 25 at 6PM for this unforgettable journey into the heart of ancient Europe. Let’s uncover the wisdom of the past—and spark new conversations for the future.

📍 3839 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

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Ukrainky Lecture Series
Oct
2

Ukrainky Lecture Series

Princess Olga of Kyiv Rus – Don’t Mess with My Family

Captivating story of early Christianity in Kiev Russ.  The resilience, ingenuity and strength of one women that managed to “take care of the family business”  after the murder of her husband: bring Christianity to Kiev Russ and strengthen the entire region. 

👉 Mark your calendar and join us Thursday, October 2nd at 6PM for an unforgettable journey into the life and legacy of Princess Olga.

📍 3839 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

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Ukrainky Lecture Series
Oct
23

Ukrainky Lecture Series

Anna, Queen of France. Yaroslav the Wise: the Father-In-Law of Europe.

The story of a woman who transformed the royal court of France and taught the French nobility how to use forks and table manners.

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Ukrainky Lecture Series
Oct
30

Ukrainky Lecture Series

Roxolana – Can a Woman Rule the Ottoman Empire?

A fascinating story of a Ukrainian peasant girl who was captured and enslaved, yet managed to rule one of the most powerful Muslim Empires and become an equal in marriage.

Think a peasant girl couldn’t rise to power in the Ottoman Empire? Think again. Join us October 30 at Scottsdale Civic Center Library for the astonishing story of Roxolana.

📍 3839 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

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Ukrainky Lecture Series
Nov
6

Ukrainky Lecture Series

Sophia Rusova – Ukrainian Maria Montessori

A story of a women that taught how to teach with the respect and fiercely defend the rights for everyone? Including children and women.

👉Join us November 6 at Scottsdale Civic Center Library for the inspiring story of Sophia Rusova—a visionary who revolutionized teaching with compassion and stood boldly for the rights of women and children.

📍 3839 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

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Ukrainky Lecture Series
Nov
20

Ukrainky Lecture Series

Maria Primachenko Art – Ukrainian Frida

A self tought artist that without any formal education expressed mesmerizing world of the dreams/tradition and fantasy.  The characters she created and her influence on the art, despite soviet union oppression.

🖌️ Ever wonder what dreams look like under oppression? Join us November 20 at Scottsdale Civic Center Library for the bold, dreamlike world of Maria Primachenko.

📍 3839 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

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Ukrainky Lecture Series
Dec
4

Ukrainky Lecture Series

Lady Death – the deadliest female sniper in history.

The real story and the origins of the female sniper from the World War II, Lyudmila Pavlichenko.  She was feared by the enemy, with 309 confirmed kills, a record yet to be achieved.  But the most important, her role in convincing the Western Allies on why they need to help the failing in WW2 Soviet Union at that time.  Her activism contributed to turning the tide around, eventually leading to the victory.

👉 Join us December 4 at Scottsdale Civic Center Library for the riveting story of Lyudmila Pavlichenko—“Lady Death,” the deadliest female sniper in history and a fearless voice on the global stage.

📍 3839 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

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