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Book of Memoirs about formation of Slovakia launched Last week, a book of reminiscences and stories - 'Diplomacy During the Creation of Slovakia' - was presented. It was christened by Foreign and European Affairs Minister, Miroslav Lajčák, alongside three other former foreign affairs ministers from the early 1990s: Milan Kňažko, Pavol Demeš and E...

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CZECH CENTENNIAL GALA
/ GALAVEČER KE 100. VÝROČÍ VZNIKU ČESKOSLOVENSKA
Friday, September 28, 2018 / pátek, 28. září 2018

2018 is quite a special year for Czechs, as it marks the centennial of the founding of Czechoslovakia. I would like to invite you to the main celebration that we will organize on the occasion of the most important anniversary in modern Czech history. The event will take place on Friday, September 28, 2018. The Czech Statehood Day dedicated also to St. Wenceslas, famous Czech patron saint.
/ Vstupujeme do mimořádného roku 100. výročí založení Československa. Rád bych Vás již nyní pozval na hlavní oslavu, kterou při této příležitosti uspořádáme. Bude se konat v pátek 28. září 2018, tedy symbolicky v Den české státnosti, který je zároveň svátkem Sv. Václava.

Chicago and the Midwest have been the traditional center of Czech immigration to the US since the 1850s. Czechoslovakia would have probably not come into existence were it not for Charles Crane, Czech-Americans and other friends from this part of the world. Their help to Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk and Edvard Beneš, the first two Czechoslovak presidents and University of Chicago professors was of key importance. The Czech Centennial Gala will commemorate fascinating stories associated with the creation of the modern Czech statehood as well as its recreation after the World War II. Honored guests will include representatives of families and institutions who deserve our major thanks. The event will feature a special historic presentation, star music performances and an art exhibition. The featured artists Alphonse Mucha, Albín Polášek and Vojtěch Preissig had strong Chicago connections and made a difference both as great artists as well as Czech patriots.
/ Chicago a americký Středozápad byly nejvýznamnějším centrem české imigrace v USA od poloviny 19. století. Bez podpory Charlese Crana, místních Čechoameričanů a dalších přátel by Československo pravděpodobně nevzniklo. Poskytli klíčovou podporu Tomáši Garriguovi Masarykovi a Edvardu Benešovi, prvním prezidentům Československa a také profesorům Chicagské univerzity. Slavnostní galavečer připomene fascinující příběhy, které provázely vytvoření naší novodobé státnosti a také její obnovení po druhé světové válce. Mezi čestnými hosty budou představitelé rodin a institucí, které si zaslouží obzvláštní poděkování. Součástí programu bude historická prezentace, hvězdná hudební vystoupení a také výstava výtvarného umění. Alfonse Mucha, Albín Polášek a Vojtěch Preissig se silnými vazbami na Chicago byli nejen věhlasnými umělci, ale také silnými českými patrioty.

My great thanks go to the main sponsor of the Chicago celebrations: CZ–USA. http://cz-usa.com
/ Mé velké poděkování patří hlavnímu sponzorovi chicagských oslav České zbrojovce, její americké pobočce CZ–USA.

Regular updates on the details of the event, as well as other Chicago and Midwest celebrations throughout 2018, will be posted at www.czechcentennialchicago.cz as well as here at my official page.
/ Novinky o programu galavečera a také dalších oslavách 100. výročí vzniku ČSR v Chicagu a na americkém Středozápadě Vám budou k dispozici na www.czechcentennialchicago.cz a také této mé oficiální facebookové stránce.

We will soon offer you a historic newspaper, video interviews, details on the musical program and more.
/ Nabídneme Vám historické noviny, video-rozhovory s osobnostmi, oznámíme podrobnosti k hudebnímu programu a další překvapení.

Many thanks for your kind attention to my letter. I would greatly appreciate if you kindly shared it with your friends.
/ Děkuji za Vaši pozornost věnovanou mému dopisu. Budu Vám vděčný, když jej budete sdílet s Vašimi přáteli.

I wish you a successful beginning of the special year of 2018!
/ Přeji Vám úspěšný vstup do významného roku 2018!

Bořek Lizec
Consul General of the Czech Republic in Chicago
Generální konzul České republiky v Chicagu

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Don’t miss the upcoming Czech and Slovak Ball taking place on February 3 in Astoria World Manor. All the information including information on how to get tickets are included in attached flyer.

Good luck to the Minnesota Vikings today!

New Year’s Day fireworks will mark anniversaries | Prague TV - Living Like a Local! The 11-minute show will trace a century of Czech history and use new techniques, blue

Greetings from the Czech and Slovak Cultural Center... stay warm out there and have a safe New Year's celebration tomorrow night!

Folks, it's cold out there. Here's a list of wind chill temperatures from this morning: bit.ly/2BY4IpG

We were asked to get the word out on this book. 'Ondrej and Zdenka: Our Three Loves' Looks Great!

Ondrej and Zdenka: Our Three Loves This true story of the great Slovak figure skater Ondrej Nepela and equally great Slovak dancer Zdenka Nererová tells of the human condition and the many emotions that go along with it. Two people with enormous talents struggle to perform these talents in the political system of communism wh...

Facebook has blocked us from setting up events (yet again). For more information on seeing the Malina Brother live, the film about them 'Banjo Romantika', their workshops or meeting them ... go to the Harvest Jam website: http://www.minnesotabluegrass.org/harvest-jam-home.html

CSCC is a co-sponsor. Hope to see you there!

Harvest Jam Home

Jagr is now a Calgary Flame. The legend continues....

Jagr crashes interview with Traveling Jagrs, presents Flames jersey The Traveling Jagrs were looking for a new member to be Calgary Jagr after the living legend signed with the Flames. So why not the real life Jaromir Jagr? Well, he might not be available to sit in the stands during games, but he did solve their jersey problem.

Don Pafko will be greatly missed by the CSCC and the Slovak & Czech communities that he served.

http://www.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/216218/?fullname=donald-pafko

Obituary for Donald Pafko Pafko, Donald Age 78 of Bloomington passed away unexpectedly on September 9, 2017. Preceded in death by wife Jeanette. Survived by son Mark Pafko. Don served the Slovak Community of Minnesota as Honorary Consul of the Slovak Republic, board member of the Czech and Slovak Cultural Center of Minnesota...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Don Pafko. Don was the Honorary Consul of the Slovak Republic for the Upper Midwest, the founder of the Lipa Dance troupe, board member of the Czech and Slovak Cultural Center of Minnesota, a advocate for Slovaks and Slovak Americans and our friend. We will miss him.