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.

Try this  Recipe.       Photographs by Charles Sinlock.  

Plan to attend the 2010 Houby Days Festival
When:   Fri, Sat & Sun  May 14, 15 & 16
Where:  The Czech Village, Cedar Rapids, IA
Need directions?

And visit the NCSML
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.

    DVORANA Dance                                
Vintage Dance Workshops
in Marienske & Prague            in Kiev (Ukraine)        
Jul 12-30 2010                Jul 30 - Aug 3 2010

Lions of Czech Film Series
Call the Boxoffic 202-966-3464 for more info
All movies on Wed & start at 8:00pm

Feb 24 — Fighter (Bojovník)
Mar 10 — Normal, The Dusseldorf Ripper (Normal)
Apr 14 — Dirty Soul (Duše jako Kaviár)
May 12 — A Little Piece of Heaven (Kousek nebe)
Jun 9 — The Grapes 2 (2Bobule)
Visit Cz Embassy Events for a synopsis of the movies.

About the Lions of Czech Film Series: The Embassy of the Czech Republic has partnered for the last three years with the Avalon Theatre to present the Lions of Czech Film Series. This film series gives the Washington, DC, community an opportunity to view Czech films that are popular hits in Europe and have received numerous honors and awards at film festivals. Most of the films have received the prestigious Czech Lion Award, the Czech equivalent of an Academy Award. All of the films have limited distribution in the United States. The Lions of Czech Film Series offers an invaluable opportunity to see the best of Czech cinema in the Nation's capital.

Ticketinformation:The Avalon Theatre is located at 5612 Connecticut Avenue, NW,Washington,DC20015. Tickets may bepurchased at the box office or online at The Avalon. Tickets are $10.50 (Adults); $8.50 (Students);$8.00 (Seniors, 62+); $7.50 (Children, 12 and under); $6.50 (Avalon Members);and $5.50 (Seniors who are Avalon Members). To hear general information about films playing at the Avalon, call 202-966-6000.

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
Czech TRAMS are running in DC
Czechs Are Proud of Nationality
Prague Not Green
From Behind the Iron Curtain
Being Czech
Rizky (schnitzel) Recipe
Is Global Warming Killing Czech Beer?
St Nicholas Traditions in EU
CzEaster - Run for your life

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 usupik@Verizion.net

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, 2010.
For details read the CHE Scholarship program.

Educational Workshops

Three 4-week Summer Workshops will be held during the summer 2010 at Prague Film School designed to provide intensive filmmaking experience. Both beginners and advanced filemakers are welcome. The workshops inclulcate specfic skills and allow all participating students to write, direct, shoot and edit their own film in Prague.

Dvorana 2010 program will include two Vintage dance workshops. Jul 22-30 in Mariánské Lázně and in Prague. This is followed by a second workshop Jul 30-Aug 3 in Kiev, Ukraine. The 5th Country Dance Tour Oct 9-18. will include travel, meeting with local dancers throughout the Czech Republic.

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.