The Patronage of the Mother of God Catholic Church presents a
Slavic Food Festival
Enjoy Homemade Ethnic Food
Holupki, Pirohi, Kielbasi, Potato Pancakes, Koláče, Halušky.
or Hot Dogs, Desserts & Beverages.
Peruse the Bake Table as well as the Ethnic and Religious Articles.

Lions of Czech Film Series
At The Avalon Theatre
5612 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20015
Call 202-966-3464 for more info
All movies on Wed & start at 8:00pm

0ct 14 Tobruk (Tobruk)
Nov 11 The Plastic People of the Universe
Dec  9 Who's Afraid of the Wolf? (Kdopak by se vika bá)
Visit Cz Embassy Events for a synopsis of the movies.

The Embassy of the Czech Republic has partnered with the Avalon Theatre to present Lions of Czech Film. Based on the success of the series, the Embassy of the Czech Republic will continue to bring topnotch films to the DC community at the Avalon Theatre. All films in the series are directed by some of the most interesting directors of the new generation in Czech filmmaking—Sasa Gedeon, Petr Zelenka, Bohdan Slama, David Ondricek, and Zdenek Tyc.

Presentation of the initial six films is part of the Rare Bohemians touring series produced by New York based Irena Kovarova in cooperation with the Czech Film Center in Prague. Screening of these films is virtually a nonprofit endeavor designed to support the Czech Film Center's activities in North America, and by extension also Czech producers. By attending these screenings, viewers support Czech cinema and future filmmaking projects. Additional support was provided by Czech Centres.

Links
Pagent History
Application Guidelines
Participating States
The 2010 Pagent will be from
Fri-Sun Aug 6 - Aug 8 in  Wilber, NE.

Congratulations
Brianna Tichy
(Miss Czech Slovak USA 2009-2010)
  Read about Miss Brianna Tichy.

CzechMate Diary

   The CzMate Diary is Tanja's Blog. It contains short articles about the Czech and Slovak Republics and the Czech-American Community. The snippets are written in both Czech and English. Visit CzechMate Diary. She is a Czech Mom wanting a bilingual daughter — not unlike a student wanting to become bilingual. Tanja's blog offers opportunities to both read and to post Czech or English responses to a growing number of subjects.

Top Posts
Rizky (schnitzel) Recipe
Czech/Slovak School opens in Australia
CzEaster - Run for your life

Learning Languages
Teaching a 10 month old
and at 17 months
and at 2 years
Rustina Je Zase V Mode

CSHA SingersCelebrated St. Nicholas Day on Sunday December 3, 2006 with a Christmas Concert — Photo by Frank and Anči Huber

CSHA Singers are Recruiting
Consider Joining

  They are looking to expand their repertory as well as their size and invite newcomers, with or without experience, to join. It's a great way to learn! For experienced choristers, it's a splendid opportunity to improve skills. Read more about their activities.

   They rehearse every Monday evening from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at

Cathedral of Mary Our Queen
5300 North Charles Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21210-2023
Call:   Charles Supik 410-662-6094
or email him at chasupik@juno.com

Students of Czech, Slovak, or Ruthenian Descent

  The Council of Higher Education has established a scholarship program for U.S. and Canadian students of Czech, Slovak, or Ruthenian descent who plan to continue education in undergraduate and graduate programs. Renewable scholarships are offered each year for full-time study at an accredited academic institution of the student's choice. Postmark deadline is April 1, 2009.
For details read the CHE Scholarship program.

Educational Workshops

A two week Animation Workshop will be held during the summer 2009 in Zlín, Czech Republic. Students will learn the basics of pre-production, production and post-production for traditional, stop-motion, cut-out and cel animation. Program also includes evening and weekend cultural excursions.

Dvorana 2009 dance program starts in Strážnice Jun 24-30 for a folk dance workshop in South Moravia. This is followed by a two part Schottish Dancing workshop; first in Prague Aug 8-14 then in Domažlice in SW Bohemia. Aug 14-19. A 2009 Folk Dance Tour that will include travel, dance meeting with local dancers throughout the Czech Republic during Oct 15-24.

Czech language courses are available at Dobruska Study Center. They include Czech lessons in the morning with help sessions in the afternoon or evening. Dobruska is in an attractive location of the Czech Republic. Outings in the neighborhood and weekend trips to interesting places in the Czech Republic are included.

  BUY from
National Czech & Slovak Museum and Library
Cedar Rapids, IA
Need directions?

NCSML
Plan to attend their 2010 Houby Days Festival
View a KCRG video from a previous year.
Read more about the NCSML

65th International
Music Festival
May 12 -Jun 4, 2010

PRAŽSKÉ JARO
Prague Spring
2010 Festival

Prague Spring           View the YouTube profile for previous Prague Spring Festivals

The Prague Spring International Music Festival is a permanent showcase for outstanding performing artists, symphony orchestras and chamber music ensembles of the world.

The Prague Spring is one of the few festivals in the world to show an interest in young performers. The Prague Spring Competition was established just one year after the festival itself, and is held each year in various instrumental sections. In 1957 it became a founding member of the World Federation of International Music Competitions, headquartered in Geneva. Thus the Prague Spring Festival has been a prestigious showcase for world musical life and its latest trends since its very beginnings.