Friends of the National Bohemian Cemetery ~ Memorial Day Remembrance

Friends of Bohemian National Cemetery invite you to join us to honor and remember our veterans on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26th.

Meet at the Bohemian National Cemetery Administration Building at 9:15 a.m.

Proceed with the Sokol Spirit Color Guard to the Crematorium/Columbarium.

Program will include music, honoring of all veterans, and inspiring speeches.

Program will close with taps.

Enjoy the sight of almost 3,000 flags on veteran's graves. People can come and help place flags all week, May 19th-23rd. Check in the office for the flags and a section to work in. Join Friends of BNC to place flages on Friday, May 23rd, 10.00 a.m. and go out for lunch.

The Bohemian National Cemetery ~ Chicago, Illinois

American Czech Slovak Cultural Club ~ North Miami, Florida

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library Upcoming May Events

 

MAY 2008

Fri. May 2: Prints by Marek Hofman Exhibit Opening Reception. 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Laska Gallery. Exhibition sponsored by GreatAmerica Leasing.

Sat. May 3: Artist Talk and Gallery Tour. Marek Hofman will talk about his work and lead a personal tour of his exhibit. 2 p.m. WFLA Heritage Hall and Laska Gallery. Free.

Thu. May 8: Gallery Tour of 1968. Join a member of the museum staff as she leads a tour of this special exhibition. 2:00 p.m. Meets in Hruska Grand Hall. Free to members or with paid admission to the gallery.
Mon. May 12: Kavá a Knihy (Coffee and Books). The Company Car by C.J. Hribal. 7:00 p.m. WFLA Heritage Hall. Free.

Thu. May 15: Learn at Lunch. "Czech/Slovak Gardening How-To." Bring your lunch and learn about old-time Czech and Slovak varieties of vegetables, fruits and flowers that you can grow yourself! Thumbs of all colors welcome. Noon. WFLA Heritage Hall. Free.

Fri. May 16: Taste of Czech & Slovak Enjoy a splendid variety of savory and sweet Czech & Slovak traditional foods from goulash to poppy seed cake. 5 - 7 p.m. 20 samples for $8 or 10 samples for $5. Tickets sold at door. Proceeds benefit the Museum Guild of the NCSML.

Noon - 4 p.m. 1968: Twelve Volatile Months That Changed The World. Save $ 1 off admission for knowing the Czech word for mushrooms is houby.

Noon - 6 p.m. Carnival by Superior Shows
Noon - Cabbage Roll Relay Race on 16th Avenue
1 - 4 p.m. Leonard Reyman & The All Accordion Band Kosek Bandstand

1 p.m. Youth Hawkeye Tractor Pull
2 - 4 p.m. H&H Fun Train Ride
4 p.m. Children's Parade drawings for bicycles and other prizes immediately following
Thu. May 22: Legacy Society Luncheon. To honor new members and recognize departed members of the Legacy Society. 12 p.m. By invitation only.
Thu. May 22: Shock and Aftershock: Conversations about 1968. Professor Kenneth Lyftogt presents, "1968: The Year Everything Went Wrong." Lyftogt will provide a history of the Vietnam War, and will focus on the Tet Offensive. 7:00 p.m. in WFLA Heritage Hall. Reception follows in Hruska Grand Hall. Free.
Fri. May 30: Emil Viklicky in Concert. Don’t miss this renowned Czech Jazz pianist. Mr. Viklicky is known for his exquisite jazz stylings as well as his use of traditional Moravian folk music within the jazz idiom. Back by popular demand at NCSML, he is sure to bring the crowd to its feet once again. 7:00 p.m. Hruska Grand Hall. Advance tickets: $8. At the door: $10. Advance tickets available at Museum Store starting two weeks in advance. Seating is limited!

Bohemian H all ~ Astoria, NY

Embassy of Czech Republic ~ Washington, DC

Nebraska Czechs of  South Central Nebraska

4th Annual October Czechfest ~ York, Nebraska

Sokol Instructor School Staff

1) Assistant instructors may be selected from former advanced or advanced II students or Instructors in Training.

2) Responsibilities:

a) Assist regular staff instructors with classes.

b) Teach a class of their expertise.

c) Conduct evening group competitions.

d) Supervise students when necessary.

3) Supervise or conduct portion of the graduation program.

4) Officer of the Day duties.

5) Recommend taking the USAG Safety and PDP Level 1 Certification

6) The school director may seek out “assistant instructors” or interested individuals may apply to the school director.

7) Anyone being considered for an “assistant instructor” position will be at the discretion of the school staff and the American Sokol National School Bboard.

8) A weekly salary of $100.00, Plus Transportation.

Applications may be requested by emailing, writing, or calling:

Mary Cushing AMERICAN SOKOL
42627 Savoy Ct. Or 9126 Ogden Ave.
Northville, MI 48167 Brookfield, IL 60513
1-248-924-2598 1-630-368-0771
Marypsokol@aol.com aso@american-sokol.org

Applications must be received by May 15, 2008

Clarkson Annual Czech Festival

 

June 27-29, 2008

Friday, June 27, 2008
Clarkson Public Library Open (3 p.m. to 5 p.m.)
Commercial Club Food Stand Open (5 p.m. to 1 a.m) - Serving the Ceska Buchta
Czech Festival Opens with Clarkson Community Band (5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.)
Clarkson Museum Open (6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.)
Talent Contest (6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.)
Dance in Beer Garden (9 p.m. to 1 a.m.)
Rodeo (7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.) - Thursday & Friday

Saturday, June 28, 2008
Car Show (Registration 9 a.m. to Noon)
Clarkson Public Library Open (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Czech Dinners Served at New Zion Church
GFWC Woman's Club Arts Fair and Czech Cooking Demonstration (Noon to 4 p.m.)
Commercial Club Food Stand Open (Noon)
Clarkson Museum Open (12:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
Stage Entertainment (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.) - Memorial Park
Kids Tractor Pull (2 p.m.)
Alumni Reunion (2 p.m. to 5 p.m.) - Clarkson High School
Mass at SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church (5 p.m.)
Nebraska State Czech Queen Pageant (6 p.m. to 9 p.m.)
Polka Street Dance (9 p.m. to Midnight) - Main Street

Sunday, June 29, 2008
Morning Worship at New Zion Presbyterian Church (9:30 a.m.)
Polka Mass at Catholic Church (10 a.m.)
Czech Dinners Served at St. John Neumann School (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Clarkson Public Library Open (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Clarkson Museum Open (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
GFWC Woman's Club Arts Fair and Czech Cooking Demonstration (Noon to 4 p.m.)
Stage Entertainment (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.) - Memorial Park
Button Key Accordian Jam Session (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.)
Gigantic Street Parade (5 p.m.)
Button Key Accordian Concert (6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.)
Stage Entertainment (6:45 p.m. to 9 p.m.)
Free Polka Dance in Beer Garden (9 p.m. to 11 p.m.)

Come and enjoy your weekend in Clarkson, Nebraska - Center of Czech Land! Plenty of camping in the City Park with new rest rooms and showers.


  

CSA ~ Czechoslovak Society of America

                           

Dear Zora:

I am the chairman of the 72nd Annual CSA (Czechoslovak Society of America) Get-Together being held in Williamsburg, Virginia from August 1-3, 2008. In the previous 71 years the Get-Together has never been held in Virginia so this is an historic first. The Czech and Slovak populations in Virginia are well-kept secrets--mainly, I guess, because many did not directly emigrate from Bohemia or Moravia or Slovakia, but rather came here from other states because they heard there was cheap farm labor and the climate is a little warmer. CSA is a fraternal benefits society and we appreciate all the support we can get. I am sending you a copy of our ad agreement for the Get-Together program in case you would be interested in showing support for our venture. I am trying to involve as much of the Czech/Slovak community beyond just CSA members. I have already received ads from a Czech bakery and a Czech restaurant--in fact, I found out about the Czech restaurant through your newsletter.

Děkuji!
Tom Michalek, Chairman
72nd Annual CSA Get-Together

Download
CSA Agreement to Advertise Here



Download CSA April Newsletter Here

American Sokol Instructor School 2008

Cesky Den ~ Hillsboro, Wisconsin

Czech Language Classes Omaha Metro College

CZECH LANGUAGE CLASSES of OMAHA
SATURDAY MORNINGS

MARCH 8th thru JUNE 14th 2008 (TWELVE CLASSES)
12426 OAKAIR DRIVE DR (MILLARD 124th Ave & “Q”)

BEGINNERS 9:30am to 11:am

ADVANCED BEGINNERS 11:30am to 12:30pm

TUITION $55.00 for Semester
Text recommended but not required.
Colloquial Czech by James Naughton

BEGINNERS - Basic Czech preparing you for further study of the beautiful Czech Language. You will become acquainted with the language spoken by Czech ancestors as you learn the basic pronunciation, vocabulary and practical phrases useful for trips to Czech Republic. Audio work included.

ADVANCED BEGINNERS - Continuation of Basic Czech, grammar, reading and writing, review concentrating on working of pronunciation and vocabulary.

BOTH CLASSES - include Czech history, traditions, current events in C.R., Czech songs, and an opportunity to meet others who share an interest in the Czech language and culture.

Mail your check or money order with registration to secure place in class to:

Gloria A. Storch
12426 Oakair Dr
Omaha, NE  68137

Bohemian National Cemetery ~ Baltimore, MD

Garage  Sale ~ Sokol Minnesota

National Button Accordion Festival 2008

  


May 23 - 25, 2008

Bessemer Croatian Club
Bessemer, PA

44 miles north of Pittsburgh International Airport in the PA side of the state border between Pennsylvania and Ohio. It is just west of New Castle, PA.

This is a three-day event beginning Friday, May 23, and finishing on Sunday evening, May 25th. The single most important thing that sets this Festival apart from all others is that the people who attend provide the music! If you want be featured playing your music on the stage, just say so and you will be scheduled. Sidemen will be available. The NBAF planning committee includes: Paul Mirkovich, Joe Godina, and Ron Pivovar. For a flier with Festival details, a list of motels, and maps, call Paul, 724-813-0530, Joe, 724-301-0121, or Ron, 724-588-3786. Or send a message to rpivovar@verizon.net to receive a flier by email.





John & Marlys Rivard
Houston, Texas
The Polka and Cajun Dance Site for Texas

http://www.angelfire.com/folk/polka/
  

Karel Gott ~ Canadian Tour 2008

Czech Events ~ www.czechevents.net

 

Our task is to bring new artists, as well as to extend the performance stay of those who are already coming to the US and Canada, while saving on the cost of transatlantic flights by sharing their expenses.

The Czech Events Network is organizing an information and co-ordination service about Czech artists' availability for the Czech communities, clubs and institutions in North America, as well as for professional agencies representing Czech artists. It has been creating a database of artists, their agents and related cultural institutions in the Czech Republic, as well as establishing an Internet based matchmaking system, here, on our specialized web site www.czechevents.net.

The key to our success is timely information about future plans of tour organizers, professional agencies, governmental institutions, associations, clubs, orchestras and artists themselves. If they let us know their plans for future, we could post them on our web site and even actively market their planed activities at the North American continent.




The Student-Choir LUSCINIA
Date: from July until September 2008 and 2009, but not October







Musica Florea
DATE: february 6 - 18, 2009

Zemlinsky Quartet
DATE: January, 24 - February, 24, 2009; July / August 2009 (exactdates for summer '09 will not be set for some time)

  

Czech Nonet
DATE: October 2009 (entire month)
 

Trio d'Archi di Praga
 DATE: dates not available yet.

Sokol Los Angeles

Squeeze Box Jamboree ~ Phillips, WI

Do You Remember 1968? ~ Special Exhibit

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA –Beginning Friday, March 7th , the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library turns back the clock to remember 1968: Twelve Volatile Months that Changed the World. This original exhibition is the only one of its kind in the U.S. commemorating the 40th anniversary of 1968.

1968 was a year of worldwide turmoil. Vietnam War protests sent shock waves through the U.S., Martin Luther King Jr. and Bobby Kennedy were assassinated, student revolts rocked France, and the riots outside the Democratic Party National Convention in Chicago were brutally subdued. In Czechoslovakia, unarmed students faced down Soviet tanks marking the beginning of the end of the Cold War.

Set in the global chronology of these turbulent events, this original, multimedia exhibit explores life in a communist country and the Prague Spring, Czechoslovakia’s failed attempt at "socialism with a human face." Visitors will experience controversial politics, daily shortages, dissident art, rampant propaganda, blatant censorship, and the suspicion that comes with living in a controlled society.

Former Secretary of State, Dr. Madeleine Albright, endorses the exhibit: "The Prague Spring was one of the key events in the history of Czechoslovakia. It is very appropriate that the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library – this wonderful museum that represents the spirit of the Czechs and Slovaks through history – should be honoring this historic period."

A Gallery Tour led by exhibit curator Stefanie Kohn will be given on Saturday, March 8 at 11:00 a.m. and is included with the price of admission. Programs and events, including the Czech and Slovak History and Culture Conference, guest lectures, and concerts, will occur during the run of the exhibition and are lis