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SUMMARY:Journey to Czechia Experience
DESCRIPTION:OPEN Center for the Arts is honored to present the “Journey to Czechia Experience\,” an event in collaboration with the Czechia Consulate\, Západočeská Univerzita v Plzni\, and T. G. Masaryk Czech School. This unique event is more than just a fundraiser—it’s a celebration of the rich cultural tapestry that binds us all together. \nOn Thursday\, September 26th\, from 4 PM to 8 PM\, our Center at 2214 S. Sacramento Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, will transform into a vibrant space where Czech art and culture come alive. This evening promises a captivating journey through a Czech-inspired art exhibition\, performances\, literature\, and culinary delights. \nYour presence at this event is more than just attendance—it’s a gesture of support for the arts\, community\, and a future where cultural exchange flourishes. With a suggested donation of $40\, you’ll be helping us continue our essential work in arts and cultural programming at OPEN.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/journey-to-czechia-experience/
LOCATION:OPEN Center for the Arts\, 2214 S. Sacramento Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60623\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Festivals and Fairs,Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Food and Drink
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SUMMARY:Matyáš Novák
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to announce a rare opportunity to meet the incredibly talented young Czech pianist\, Matyáš Novák. He will be performing at the Chopin Theatre on Wednesday\, May 8\, at 7 p.m. in an intimate setting with only 50 seats available. In celebration of the Year of Czech Music\, Matyáš will perform pieces by Janáček\, Smetana and other celebrated composers. Tickets for this event are expected to sell out quickly\, so be sure to secure yours soon. For more information about this event\, visit: https://www.chopintheatre.com/event.php?id=2934
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/matyas-novak/
LOCATION:Chopin Theatre\, 1543 West Division Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60642\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music, Film, and Theater
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SUMMARY:The Book of Prague: Ten stories by Czech authors in first-ever English release
DESCRIPTION:Petr Hruška\, one of the Czech Republic’s leading contemporary poets\, will introduce Everything Indicates: Selected Poems – an invaluable introduction to his work for English-speaking readers\, gathered in a translation of verve and poignancy by Jonathan Bolton. Hruška’s poems uncover realities we may have sensed but have never before found as precisely and unsettlingly articulated. \nJan Zikmund\, the co-editor of the recently published The Book of Prague\, will discuss the short stories included in the anthology that present Prague in a completely new light. These stories take us into less-visited corners of Prague – from the steep streets of the proudly edgy Žižkov neighborhood to the flood-ravaged suburb of Karlín\, from the tensions experienced by the city’s Romani community to the dehumanizing post-war redevelopment of areas like Libeň\, proving that there are always facets to a city’s character you would never have imagined. Listen to the interview.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/the-book-of-prague-ten-stories-by-czech-authors-in-first-ever-english-release/
LOCATION:T. G. Masaryk Czech School\, 5701 W 22nd Pl\, Cicero\, IL\, 60804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Duo Ambroš
DESCRIPTION:In honor of the 200th birth anniversary of Bedřich Smetana\, hailed as the “father of Czech music\,” the Czech Republic proudly declared 2024 as the Year of Czech Music. To kick off this extraordinary celebration\, we invite you to an enchanting concert on March 6 at the Chopin Theatre\, featuring Duo Ambroš from Prague. \nSuggested donation $20 (collected at the door) for this special event. All proceeds go the Czechoslovak Heritage Museum to support reopening at new location.\nReserve your ticket at https://www.eventbrite.com/…/from-prague-duo-ambros…\nThe recital will be followed by a complimentary reception with cash bar (sponsored by the Prague Committee of Sister Cities).
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/duo-ambros/
CATEGORIES:Music, Film, and Theater
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SUMMARY:Lecture: VLADIMÍR DZURO
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a lecture by VLADIMÍR DZURO – Chief of Headquarters Office at the UN Office of Internal Oversight Services\, retired Czech Police Commissioner\, war crimes investigator\, and author of The Investigator: Demons of the Balkan War – on THURSDAY\, OCTOBER 13 at 7pm.\nMr. Dzuro will discuss his personal account of war crimes investigations with a focus on the impact of war propaganda in a conflict environment. He will also discuss the impact of war crimes on post-conflict reconciliation initiatives.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/lecture-vladimir-dzuro/
LOCATION:T. G. Masaryk Czech School\, 5701 W 22nd Pl\, Cicero\, IL\, 60804\, United States
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SUMMARY:Concert: Bridge Between Nations
DESCRIPTION:Concert featuring Martin Vydra (Czech Republic) and Ricardo Itaborahy (Brazil). Concert guest violinist Klára Moldová.\nVoluntary admission.\nEvent duration 60 minutes.\nCzech Nepomuk (birthplace of St. John of Nepomuk) and Brazilian São João Nepomuceno – two cities that connect St. John of Nepomuk across the ocean. Classic music in honor of St. John of Nepomuk from various centuries and continents\, and Czech\, Portuguese and German national songs. Planned 2\,5 years after the original dates.\n\nEvanston / Chicago Nichols Concert Hall September 19 (7 PM)\nConcert guest Klára Moldová on violin\nWith the financial support of the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic. The personal patronage of Tomáš Czernin\, chairperson of Standing Senate Commission on Compatriots Living Abroad. Organized by the city of Nepomuk\, Czech Republic in cooperation with Consulates General of the Czech Republic in Chicago and New York\, Consulado Geral do Brasil em Chicago\, East River Catholics\, Czech Mission – Brookfield\, Archdiocese of St. Louis and Nichols Concert Hall.\n—-\nBiography:\n\nThe baritone singer and pianist Martin Vydra\nAlready at the age of nine years he was in touch with singing due to Jiřina Marková – Kristlíková and the „Childern’s Opera“ at Prague. During his studies at the Conservatory (Academy of Music) at Prague he was taking part in Prague’s Philharmonic choir and realized in our country and even overseas a few projects within the group „Martinů Voices“ under the leadership of Lukáš Vasílek. In the years 2015-2017 he studied singing at the Musical Faculty JAMU in Brno. He participated in the National Theatre at Prague on programs „Opera nás baví“ (We enjoy the Opera) and also participated on programs of the Prague’s Madrigalists and with the German Baroque ensemble „Hoffkapele Schloss Seehaus“\, also with the baroque group Victoria. He also participated in the Prague’s Opera studio with Jiřina Marková – Krystlíková. He participated in the masterclass of the Norwegian Musical Academy in Oslo and co-operates with the German tenorist and cembalist Johannes Weiss. In recent years he had several performances in Japan and Brazil. In 2022 he will introduce himself for the first time to the audiences in the USA. He is working his way up. Do a musical career concentrating on areas of romanticism and classicism and also that of the Baroque. He plays piano since childhood and accompanies on concerts his friends and himself. He is one of the great Czech talents and presents an artistic face of the town of Nepomuk for the celebrations of St. John of Nepomuk’s beatification (2021) and his sanctification (2029).\n\nThe Musician Ricardo Itaborahy\nHe is these days one of the prominent artists of the new generation of Brazilian pianists and plays with great names in Brazilian popular music like Milton Nascimento\, Wagner Tido\, Toninho Horta\, João Bosco or he American guitarist Stanley Jordan. He is part of the jazz trio of Dudu Lima from Minas Gerais Region with whom he took in 2018 a trip through Europe. Czech Republic\, Italy and Belgium. He also cooperates with the famous Brazilian musician Emmerson Nogueira. As a Christian he has strong relationship with the sacred Catholic music\, he is musically active in liturgical celebrations of his archdiocese and participated on the musical production and presentation with great Brazilian Catholic artists responsible for the musical „Show for Life“ produced at the occasion od Pope Francis’s visit to Brazil in 2013. Ricardo is a self-taught artist. He learnt to play piano with his grandfather mister Neném Itaborahy. He pursued his studies of music in Centro Ian Guest de Aprofundamento Musical in Rio de Janeiro and the music school Centro Cultural Pró-Música UFJF in the town Juiz de Fora.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/concert-bridge-between-nations/
LOCATION:Nichols Concert Hall\, 1490 Chicago Ave\, Evanston\, IL\, United States
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