Join us to the talk about the book "No One in the Middle of Nowhere: War and the Violin" by Lika Spivakovska, accompanied with an autograph session, a discussion about contemporary art in Ukraine, and Ukrainian Posters Exhibit.
Lika Spivakovska is a Ukrainian gallerist, art curator, and businesswoman. In 2018, she unveiled her literary prowess with "Like Me," a captivating book that showcased her unique perspective. However, it was her biographical novel "No One in the Middle of Nowhere: War and the Violin," released in 2023, that truly captured hearts. This narrative chronicles her personal tribulations during the times of war in Ukraine, a period instigated by Russia.
"No One in the Middle of Nowhere: War and the Violin" by Lika Spivakovska Amidst gripping turmoil, discover a unique blend of humor and profound questions interwoven into the human tragedy. This true story is thought-provoking and effortlessly engaging, offering profound insights for an introspective voyage. Explore themes of self-discovery and authenticity in the midst of crisis. "No One in the Middle of Nowhere" isn't just a read—it's an invitation to uncover your identity and purpose in an uncertain world. Follow subtle hints that act as signposts on your own journey. Prepare for a literary adventure that blurs fiction and reality, transforming readers into integral parts of the narrative. "No One in the Middle of Nowhere" compels contemplation, engagement, and personal transformation.
Freedom Poster Exhibit
The artworks collection of Ukrainian artists "Freedom" is dedicated to the war in Ukraine. All the works were created during the first months of the full scale invasion. The paintings are sincere and painful. At the same time they show fearless and sofhearted defenders, incredibly courageous and strong women, and destroyed houses and families. However, the most importantly, they express the real hope that together we'll win, reconnect, rebuild destroyed places, and grow new sunflowers on our famous black soil. The exhibit has already been presented in Texas, Washington, Oregon, and California. And now it's back in Austin Area. You may be able to see the works of such Ukrainian artists as Maksym Palenko, Andiy Yermolenko, Svetlana Sevostyanchik, Oleksandr Grekhov, Svitlana Balukh, Nastia Haidaenko, Tania Yakunova, Tatiana Rusanovska, Marysia Rudska, Svitlana Grib, Yevhenia Haidamaka, Antonina Alek, Denis Zilber, Art Studio Agrafka, Yulia Osyka, Dmytro Zinchuk, Marta Leshak, Tanya Guschina, Anna Makeyava, and Tanara Shevchuk. You can order printouts of the paintings from the project coordinator Albina Pozdnyakova. 30% of the order amount will be donated to Liberty Ukraine nonprofit organization.
Tickets may include the book with autograph. Books and tickets could be purchased on the event too, but we can't promise that we'll have enough.
Please pay your donation online using Eventbrite for a guaranteed reservation. If you reserve your ticket and then find out you cannot make it, please contact us, and you will get a credit for a future parties if let us know. There is no refund or credit if you don’t show up or communicate such in advance.
Where your donations go: Your donation goes to support Sunflower Ranch and to our local non-profit organization Liberty Ukraine. Learn about Ukrainian literature and art, and help Ukraine to stop the war!