 Dear Friends of BBLA,
At the beginning of June, I will be meeting with representatives of the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs for our biannual briefing session about the Bohemian National Hall. We will be discussing the general upkeep of the building, including maintenance issues and improvements, as well as daily activities and our plans for the next six months.
I am happy to report that our fundraising effort for the devastated community of West, TX is being successful so far. At the last BBLA meeting of the Trustees, we also decided to sponsor four children from the West community who will participate in the recovery trip to Kunovice, Czech Republic. These kids will take part in the International Children's Folklore Festival, an annually held event centered around Czech culture and tradition and will hopefully divert their attention and give them a positive outlook on life regardless of their current difficult situation.
I would also like to share with you that our sister organization in Cedar Rapids, the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, has received the 2013 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, so a huge congratulations out to them..
Thank you all,
Joseph Balaz, President
Bohemian Benevolent & Literary Association
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BBLA SPONSORS RECOVERY TRIP FOR CHILDREN FROM WEST, TX
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Designed as an essay contest encouraging children's curiosity regarding the Czech culture, West children ages 11-16 have been invited by the Czech Embassy in Washington D.C. to attend the acclaimed 20th International Children Folklore Festival. BBLA sponsors four round-trip airfares as part of the BBLA's ongoing relief efforts.
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Photo courtesy of Kunovske leto.
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We started with email newsletter, now we have a brand new NEWS page on our website www.bohemianbenevolent.org.
The NEWS is here to share what is happening at BBLA, our member organizations and in Czech- and Slovak American community in New York.
Let us know about your achievements, your published papers, your community involvement, your upcoming concert, exhibition,book launch, etc. You can:
- Let us know YOUR NEWS, send us link and we will share your information in our newsletter.
- Write your own post for the NEWS on BBLA's website. Submission guidelines are as follows:
- Your post should relate to Czech- and Slovak-American community or Czech or Slovak cultures.
- Submitted text should not exceed a 0ne letter-size page;
- Your post should include 1-3 photographs illustrating the content; or a video;
- You are the author of the post, responsible for proofreading and editing.
Email your news or post suggestion to Katerina Kyselica at katerina@bohemianbenevolent.org.
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Let's have a conversation. At BBLA, we have done some work since January to make it happen: we have successfully established social media channels to connect with you. On monthly basis, you have been receiving our email newsletter with updates and links we think might be of interest to you.
Join the conversation on Twitter #BBLA.
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HERE IS WHAT'S HAPPENING IN JUNE
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Tuesday, June 4, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
MILAN HEGER: Conversations with Ego
exhibition opening Bohemian National Hall, BBLA Gallery 3rd floor
Free and open to the public.
6:30 - 8:30pm Artist's Reception with wine & light refreshment
7:00 - 7:30pm Artist Talk & Book Presentation Music performance by Luke Doubravsky (piano), Ian Grey (guitar) and Tyreek Jackson (bass guitar). BBLA Gallery is pleased to invite you to an exciting evening of art, jazz and wine. Seattle-based American-Czechoslovak artist Milan Heger presents mixed media works and paintings.
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Friday, June 7, 7:00 - 11:00 pm
VENETIAN NIGHTdance party Bohemian National Hall, BBLA 3rd floor
Tickets online $25, at the door $30
A popular dance night hosted by Blanka Stichova. This time, taste the romantic atmosphere of Venice, Italy, at the historic Bohemian National Hall. Burn the floor on the greatest Italian songs (Ballroom/Latin/Swing/Disco/Pop) with the best DJ Raphael.
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Saturday, June 8, 5:00 pm
ANDY AND THE RUSYNSlecture Bohemian National Hall, BBLA 3rd floor
Free and open to the public.
Lecture by Dr. Elaine Rusinko with James Warhola on Andy Warhol's Carpatho-Rusyn ethnicity and its possible influence on his persona and art.
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Saturday, June 29, 2:00 pm
COMENIUS ACADEMIC CLUB CONFERENCEconference Bohemian National Hall, BBLA 3rd floor
Free and open to the public.
A conference with presentations regarding the 400th anniversary of the publication by John Amos Comenius Labyrinth of the World and Paradise of the Heart.
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Saturday, June 29, 6:00 pm
MILLENNIAL HERITAGE OF CZECH CURRENCYexhibition opening Bohemian National Hall, BBLA 3rd floor
Free and open to the public.
Exhibition on view from June 29 - July 14
An exhibition presenting the historical tradition of current Czech currency, reaching back to the middle of the 10th century, and introducing the main milestones in the development of Czech currency.
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