The Skiing Octopus

21/12/2023

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25/09/2014

The puppet theater "Kašpárkova říše" in Olmouc preforms on Sundays at 15:00 admissions 50 KC. in Czech but worth going at least once regardless. It is right next to the ice arena in Slovanske Dum (the enterance is from the side next to the arena -- put the address Hynaisova 554/11, Nová Ulice, 779 00 Olomouc in google)
(Unfortunately, none of the performances scheduled for the fall are exceptionally famous, but they do a good job.)
Progam fall 2014:
12.10/19.10 / 26.10
O ROHATÉ PRINCEZNĚ (the horned princess)
15:00
2.11 / 9.11 /16.11 / 23.11
O statečné princezně Máně (the brave princess Mane)
15:00

17/02/2014

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12/02/2014

Stolperstein (German) or Stubling Blocks are cobblestones installed in sidewalks by a private initiative in front of the last place of residence (or work) of victims of the Holocaust. Many can be found around Olomouc. The Google maps page linked to here shows their locations and in many cases includes photographs of the people. An interesting way to put a face on history as you are walking around the city.
http://goo.gl/maps/4GudZ

Zobrazte mapy a vyhledejte místní firmy na webu.

12/02/2014

I will be offering a free tour of the Olomouc cemetery
Monday Sept 22 at 17:00 meeting at the Roman memorial in Nerdin (last stop in Trams no 2 and 7 “Krematorium“ and to the right)
Come learn about Olomouc history ethnic, religious and social relations and see where some of the most important people in Olomouc do not live :-) the map may help.

11/02/2014

The puppet theater "Kašpárkova říše" in Olmouc preforms on Sundays at 15:00 admissions 50 KC. in Czech but worth going at least once regardless. It is right next to the ice arena in Slovanske Dum (the enterance is from the side next to the arena -- put the address Hynaisova 554/11, Nová Ulice, 779 00 Olomouc in google)
Progam:
Feb. 16 and 23 and Mar. 2 and 9 -- About Lazy Honza
Mar. 16, 23 and 30 and May 6 – Honza and the Bad Princess

21/01/2014

A great/disturbing song from Old Spice

Discussion:

Would the

There is an old saying which goes "A son is a son till he takes a wife, a daughter's a daughter the rest of her life?" What does this mean? Is it true today?

New Old Spice Re-Fresh Body Spray may cause boys to become men, girls to become girlfriends, and moms to become sad. MP3: http://bit.ly/OSmomMP3 Lyrics: http...

21/01/2014

Short activity suggestion:
With your students, display this picture and ask "How have cell phones made it easier to cheat in class? What if you had two phones? Would it be embarrassing to have the worst phone up there?
(Sorry for the expletive in the title of the page, a lot of good stuff there though.)

17/01/2014

My name is Steven Schwartzhoff. I offer language classes and tourism services in Olomouc. I will try to make this a place where you can stay informed about cultural events in Olomouc and the Czech Republic.