 image: Katerina Kyselica
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 Dear Friends of BBLA, This time I would like to introduce a new website of our Vaclav Havel Library Foundation [VHLF] where you can learn about the legacy and works of Vaclav Havel whose name became synonymous with the 1989 Velvet Revolution. In that peaceful event, 15 million people began to enjoy a freer life after decades of oppression. 
As you know, we have brought VHLF to our home last year and we could not be more proud of its importance on the global level. The Foundation plays a very important role in the Czech - American relations as the heads of both governments atone to. Together with our sister organization, the American Friends of the Czech Republic based in Washington, D.C., we keep the doors open here for the Czech Republic in the world of diplomacy, culture and business. Thank you,  Joseph Balaz, President Bohemian Benevolent & Literary Association |
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 HERE IS WHAT'S COMING IN JUNE
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An exhibition of artworks by Czech artist Kamil Kubik presented in conjunction with the Kamil Kubik Foundation Fundraiser on June 11.
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Wednesday, June 10, 7:00 pm
The film maps Fedor Gal's attempt to learn more about the death of his father whom he never met. Gal, a renowned Czechoslovak/Slovak sociologist, was born in the Terezin ghetto in 1945. His father was shot dead the same year during the death march from the Sachsenhausen concentration camp, two months before the end of the WWII.
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Thursday, June 11, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
The Kamil Kubik Foundation aims to enhance Kamil Kubik's vision and generous spirit through the promotion of his works of art and annual grants awarded to talented artists in need. The evening fundraiser will include door prizes by Moser, Art Exhibit, and Auction of the works of Czech artist Kamil Kubik with music by pianist Scott Gordon.
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An exhibition Education for All: The Legacy of J. A. Comenius to the World held on the occasion of the Annual Conference of the Comenius Academic Club, with welcome by Vlado Simko and exhibition opening by Marketa Pankova. The exhibition will be on view from June 19 until July 3. >> Read more...
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Saturday, June 20 & Sunday, June 21
Annual Conference of the Comenius Academic Club on legacy of the Czech Reformation, current issues in education in the Czech Republic and the USA, impact of chemistry on modern society and the new system of evaluation of the Czech science. View the complete program with speakers from the Czech Republic and the US.
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BBLA ALSO RECOMMENDS
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Wednesday, June 3, 6:30 pm
RETURN TO A BURNING HOUSE
documentary film with Q&A
Tickets: $10 general; $7 members, seniors, students
Feature documentary Return to a Burning House portrays the life of heroine Haviva Reick, an activist during the Slovak National Uprising. Using interviews with people in Slovakia, Israel, and Great Britain, some of whom knew Haviva, as well as archival material, the film tells the story of a compelling and inspiring woman.
>> Learn more...
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Thursday, June 4, 5:00 pm & Friday, June 5, 11:00 am
VACLAV HAVEL: LIVING IN FREEDOM 
documentary film
For complimentary tickets, please rsvp at: stapletonoffice@gmail.com or call 2013-622-1382.
A documentary that propels its viewers forward with an uncanny level of insight into the enigmatic world of social life in the Soviet Union by anchoring its focus on the life of one of its greatest figures. Director: Andrea Sedlackova.
>> Read more...
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Thursday, June 4, 5:00 pm & Friday, June 5, 11:00 am
IMT SMILE: ON THE ROAD 
concert
Friday, June 5, 7:30 pm
venue: Slovak and Czech American Farmer's Club
23 Hankins Rd, Hightstown, New Jersey
tickets: $40 online, or call Olga at 609-592 or 609-771-6736
Saturday, June 6, 7:30 pm
venue: Bohemian National Hall
tickets: $45 online, or call Marek at 203-536-1908
more information at: www.imtsmile.com
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Monday, June 8, two sessions: 5:00 pm & 6:00 pm
free and open to the public; RSVP to Kamil Horejs at: kamilhorejs@yahoo.com or cell phone 917-450-0497
1 hour exercise program with an elastic cord led by Kamil Horejs. You will learn or repeat 12 basic simple exercises to improve your spinal flexibility. Bring comfortable clothing and anything soft to kneel down, wear socks to exercise without shoes.
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Bohemian Benevolent & Literary Association | 321 East 73rd Street, 3rd floor | New York, NY 10021
(212) 988-1733 | www.bohemianbenevolent.org | info@bohemianbenevolent.org
BBLA is a not-for-profit organization established in 1891 in New York City as an umbrella organization for almost eighty Czech and Slovak immigrant organizations. The mission of BBLA is to preserve and support Czech and Slovak culture in New York City. BBLA's member organizations include American Fund for Czech and Slovak Leadership Studies, Association of Free Czechoslovak Sportsmen, Czech and Slovak Solidarity Council, Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences in America, Dvorak American Heritage Association and Sokol New York. BBLA is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization.
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