BBLA Newsletter MAY 2017 | Issue No. 53
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Central Park. Photograph by Katerina Kyselica
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Dear Friends of BBLA,
Please join us this Wednesday, May 3, for the opening of the exhibition P
alimpsests of our close friend Catherine Cabaniss. Catherine's husband, Bill, was the US Ambassador to the Czech Republic from 2004 till 2007. Both Bill and Catherine have been involved in many business and cultural projects connecting the Czech Republic and the United States. We are very pleased that we can welcome them back at Bohemian National Hall on the occasion of Catherine's solo show at the BBLA Gallery.
On Saturday, May 20, we will host another special event, concert of George and Camilla Mraz. Come to support this amazing musical couple!
Best wishes,
Joseph Balaz, President
Bohemian Benevolent & Literary Association
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 CHECK THIS OUT
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DANCING IN NEW YORK'S BOHEMIA
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HERE IS WHAT'S COMING IN MAY
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Wednesday, May 3, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
CATHERINE CABANISS: PALIMSESTS
art exhibition opening
>> Free and open to the public. The exhibition is on view until June 16.
Viewing hours: Monday - Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
(Please note that BBLA's exhibition space is occasionally closed for events. Call 212-988-1733 to verify access.)
Opening for the exhibition "Catherine Cabaniss: Palimpsests" which introduces two series of works evolving around ancient palimpsests, parchment on which the writing has been erased by monks to create space for new text when often the old text still shows through. The artist has used cultural and social references from her travels and encounters in Ireland and the Czech Republic, such as old Irish poems or grave stones from the Old Jewish Cemetery in Prague. Her use of modern materials and techniques reveals historical symbols and stories to the contemporary viewer.
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Sunday, May 7, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
concert
>> Pay at door $20; seniors, students, Czech Center Club members $10.
The tradition of Sunday afternoon musicales in the late 19th century continues as the spirited ArtsAhimsa ensemble with violinist Laura Jean Goldberg returns for its seventh season with chamber works and song from the repertoire of Antonin Dvorak, his contemporaries, and students. Featuring outstanding seasoned musicians along with talented young students, this year's program includes Dvorak's String Sextet led by violinist Laura Bossert, a guitar transcription of Brahms' Intermezzo Opus 117 with guitarist Tali Roth, composer Eric Ewazen's Flute Sonata arranged for violin and piano, plus a Dvorak gem played by a young trio from The Juilliard School.
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Wednesday, May 17, 7:00 PM
THE CZECH REPUBLIC AND THE UNITED NATIONS
concert
>> Open to the public; suggested donation: $5. RSVP: newyork@svu2000.org.
Meet diplomats of the Czech Mission to the UN and find out what keeps them busy, worries them and makes them laugh at work. Get the inside scoop, serious and not so serious: How strong is the voice of the Czech Republic? or Why do countries serve free ice cream at the UN? You will be able to ask other questions during the Q&A. Moderated by Jiri Ellinger, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Czech Republic to the UN.
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Saturday, May 20, 7:30 - 9:00 PM
GEORGE MRAZ & CAMILLA MRAZ TRIO WITH ANTHONY PINCIOTTI
comeback concert
With gratitude for support after a long recovery, world class bassist George Mraz returns to join pianist and vocalist Camilla Mraz and percussionist Anthony Pinciotti on stage for an evening of dynamic, technically original modern jazz compositions. Celebrate with George Mraz as he gives thanks to fans and friends in an uplifting free concert.
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BBLA RECOMMENDS
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Saturday - Sunday, May 27 - 28
A weekend of fun at the Czech Slovak Festival - music, dancing, raffles and more.
venue: Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden
(29-19 24th Ave, Astoria, New York 11102)
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on view until August 13
MAKING SPACE: WOMEN ARTISTS AND POSTWAR ABSTRACTION
Drawn entirely from the Museum's collection, the exhibition features nearly 100 paintings, sculptures, photographs, drawings, prints, textiles, and ceramics by more than 50 artists, including Czech artist Bela Kolarova (1923-2010).
venue: The Museum of Modern Art
(11 West 53 Street, Manhattan)
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on view until September 10
TOMAS RAFA: NEW NATIONALISMS
An exhibition featuring the work of the Slovakian artist and documentary filmmaker. Since 2009, Rafa has employed the methods of cinéma vérité to document what he refers to as "new nationalisms" across Central Europe, creating vivid, stirring portraits of the resurgence of extreme right-wing, xenophobic, and neofascist groups in the region.
venue: MoMA PS1
(22-25 Jackson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101)
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BBLA'S MEMBER
ORGANIZATIONS
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Association of Free Czechoslovak Sportsmen
Czech and Slovak Solidarity Council
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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
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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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