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Information about cultural and social events organized or co-organized by the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles.

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"Spaceman," based on Jakub Kalfař's novel "Spaceman of Bohemia," has just been released.

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Rarely does one get the chance to go to the cinema to see a movie with a cast of first-rate stars (Adam Sandler, Carey Mulligan, Isabella Rosselini) based on a New York Times bestseller by a Czech-American writer (Jakub Kalfař). SPACEMAN is not… more ►

Exhibition Featuring Czech Jewish Painters: "To Paint is to Live: Art & Resistance in Theresienstadt"

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INVITATION: The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles is delighted to invite you to the ongoing exhibiton To Paint is to Live: Art & Resistance in Theresienstadt highlighting the life and works of Czech Jewish painters who… more ►

Exhibition: "By the Hair on My Chinny Chin Chin by Helena Sequens and Peter Sadofsky

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The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles, in cooperation with the Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles (SVU-LA), is delighted to invite you to the opening of the exhibition featuring Czech artists Peter… more ►

Concert of the legendary Czech rocker Petr Janda

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The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles together with the Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles, proudly presents a concert featuring the legendary Petr Janda, an icon of Czech and Slovak rock music. With an… more ►

Screening of the Czech Fantasy Film "The Cassandra Cat"

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The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles is delighted to recommned a screening of a vibrant Czech fantasy film "The Cassandra Cat" (Až přijde kocour). This marvelous social satire, which received the Special Jury Prize at… more ►

Concert by LA Philharmonic Celebrating Czech Composers

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The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles, in collaboration with the Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles, is delighted to extend an invitation to an enchanting concert by the LA Philharmonic. This concert is… more ►

Exploring the World of Alphonse Mucha

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The Czechoslovak Society of Arts & Sciences in Los Angeles, in collaboration with the Consulate General of the Czech Republic, is delighted to extend an invitation to a special evening that promises to transport you into the captivating world of… more ►

"The Power of Music" - World Premiere Screening of an International Musical Endeavor

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Join the Czech Consulate in Los Angeles to experience the extraordinary achievement of international musical scope of two nationals, Czech-Argentine American pianist, Fabio Banegas Jiříček and Czech virtuoso flutist, Jana Jarkovská. This… more ►

RECLAIMED: A Family Painting Exhibition at the Skirball Cultural Center

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Join us at the Skirball Cultural Center for an extraordinary exhibition: "RECLAIMED: A Family Painting" . On October 21, 2023, we invite you to step into a captivating journey from 1920s Czechoslovakia to contemporary Los Angeles. Discover… more ►

Not Just Once or the Swell Season in Los Angeles

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Markéta Irglová and Glen Hansard are performing together again after years. At the end of their August US tour, they received a standing ovation at the sold-out Orpheum Theater on Broadway in Los Angeles. more ►

Concert - Colossal Baroque: Music of Biber, Megerle, and Muffat

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The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles together with the Czechoslovak Society of Arts & Sciences in Los Angeles recommend a concert Colossal Baroque. featuring work of a remarkable Bohemian-Austrian violinist and composer of… more ►

The Owners: U.S. Premiere

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Winner of three Czech Lions, a comedy film THE OWNERS (Vlastníci) opens in August on both coasts of the United States. This Czech Republic's box office hit with a star-studded cast (Tereza Ramba, Vojta Kotek, Dagmar Havlová, Jiří Lábus,… more ►

"Writing a Way out of Communism" Lecture by Martin Vopěnka

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Leading Czech novelist Martin Vopěnka reflects on how, growing up in communist Europe, writers found their voices. What can we learn from their fictional worlds as we face our own troubled times? As he launches his new novel MY BROTHER THE… more ►

Conversation with Czech writer Martin Vopěnka

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The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles in partnership with DIESEL, A Bookstore are delighted to invite you to the Reading & Discussion with Czech writer and visionary Martin Vopěnka on Thursday, April 13th at 6:30 pm at the… more ►

Concert featuring work of Vítězslava Kaprálová

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Beach Cities Symphony presents the groundbreaking 1935 work by Vítězslava Kaprálová (1915–1940), the first Czech female composer and conductor. This free concert is taking place on Friday, March 31, at 8:00pm in Marsee Auditorium, El… more ►

Czech Noir

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The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles together with UCLA Film & Television Archive & Artinii present Czech Noir. Join us on April 2nd and 7th at Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum for two nights of a mix of New Wave… more ►

Czech Mark on the 95th Academy Awards

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Over 500 guests gathered together on Saturday, March 11th at Villa Aurora (former residence of Lion Feuchtwanger since he left Nazi Germany for Los Angeles exile) to attend PRE-OSCAR® RECEPTION for the German Oscar entry All Quiet on the… more ►

Filharmonie Brno on US Tour 2023

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The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles is delighted to invite you to the concerts of a leading Czech orchestra Filharmonie Brno, that will be performing within its US Tour in three cities across California. more ►

Invitation to participate in the 51st International Children’s Exhibition of Fine Art Lidice 2023

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The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles brings attention to the 51st International Children’s Exhibition of Fine Art Lidice. The 2023 edition will be dedicated to theme DANCE. Deadline is February 10, 2023. more ►

Czech Superhero Comedy in Los Angeles

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A Czech New Wave classic, Who Wants to Kill Jessie? (Kdo chce zabít Jessii?) is a slapstick fantasy about a scientist who invents a machine that enables a sleeping person's dreams to be viewed through a projector. Trouble ensues when she uses… more ►

Smetana Trio to Perform in Irvine

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The Smetana Trio, founded in 1934 by the legendary Czech pianist Josef Páleníček, is one of the foremost Czech ensembles. Now it consists of Jitka Čechová (piano), Jan Talich (violin), and Jan Páleníček (cello). The only concert organized by… more ►

LA Premiere of the Documentary “Letters from Brno”

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Two screening of an award-winning documentary "Letters from Brno" brought to a wide public one more story of two Czech Jewish girls saved by Nicholas Winton and their family which perished during the Holocaust. more ►

Writer Bianca Bellová in Los Angeles

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English translation of a dystopian magic realism page-turner "Jezero" (The Lake) was presented in Los Angeles by its author Bianca Bellová. Translated into more than two dozen of languages, it is the 2017 winner of the EU Prize for Literature… more ►

UCLA received donation of books by Czech writers

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Some forty books written by Czech writers and translated into English, Korean, Filipino, Bikolano, Shona and Ndebele were donated to University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) library by the Consulate General of the Czech Republic. more ►

Exhibition: "Czech Painters of California"

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The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles in partnership with the Belmont Village Westwood and the Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles are delighted to invite you to an opening of the exhibition "CZECH… more ►

Czech tourism promotion in Las Vegas

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The first Czech tourism promotion after covid-19 pandemic took place at IMEX America fair in Las Vegas this October. more ►

Paintings of Kryštof Strejc in Los Angeles

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Fish & Dog, a solo exhibition of paintings and works on paper by Prague-based artist Kryštof Strejc (b.1994) was held at Simchowitz Gallery https://simchowitz.com/ in Los Angeles 1 to 22 October, 2022. more ►

Stories of Czechs in the US Northwest

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After the book on interaction between the Czechs and Alaska published in 2021, “Czech in the Northwest” is another important publication showing the history of Czech immigration into this part of the United States. more ►

Launch of Czech Presidency of the Council of EU in Los Angeles

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The first Head of Missions of the European Union consulates meeting under the Czech leadership was held at the residence of the Czech Consul General in Los Angeles on 15 September 2022. more ►

Historical epic MEDIEVAL (Jan Žižka) is released in the USA

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The most expensive Czech film of all-times is to premiered in early September! Historical saga by Petr Jákl is loosely based on a story of young Jan Žižka, famous Hussite warrior in the early 15th century. See the final official trailer https… more ►

World Premiere of Hollywood Blockbuster The Gray Man

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Enjoy beautiful shots of Prague while watching actor Ryan Gosling who wanted to take No. 11 tram to Prague suburb of Bohnice, but on the way somebody opened a fire on him with automatic weapons. The heaviest fighting took place in front of main… more ►

Lineup for the 2022 Czech That Film series, May 13-22, 2022

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The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles and the ELMA Foundation are delighted to announce the lineup selected for its eleventh annual Czech That Film series, designed to celebrate contemporary films from the Czech Republic.… more ►

Czech Violin Superstar Pavel Šporcl in California

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Pavel Šporcl and his famous blue violin are celebrated around the world. Do not miss this unique opportunity to see his upcoming concert on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at 3 pm at the Logan House (at the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts in Ojai, CA)… more ►

Dance Camera West Film Festival features Czech film EPHEMERA

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Join us at Theatre Raymond Kabbaz for Dance Camera West Film Festival from March 31st to April 2nd. Get that Big Screen cinematic experience featuring 24 refreshing new dance films from around the world! Czech Republic will represent Ephemera ,… more ►

Czech Artists Score Big at the LA Art Show

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We are delighted to inform you the most comprehensive contemporary art fair in America, LA Art Show, featured at its 27th edition installation created by Czech artists. The installation titled "The Sign" at the prestigious spot by the main… more ►

Czech Painters in California

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The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles, in association with the Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles, is planning an exhibition dedicated to Czech painters in California. This exhibit will open in late… more ►

Czech Animation Hot Contender for Oscar

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Czech animated feature film My Sunny Maad (81 minuntes) to be screened in Los Angeles area from 17 to 23 November, 2021, and in Orange County´s Chapman University on 15 November, 2021. This Annecy International Animation Film Festival… more ►

Original Series: Recovered Voices: Highlights Czech composer Erwin Schulhoff

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Remarkable life and music of the innovative Czech composer Erwin Schulhoff (1894-1942) is in the center of the original multimedia series "Recovered Voices" presented by the Colburn School's Ziering-Conlon Initiative. Each episode of the… more ►

"Love, Dad" by FAMU graduate Diana Cam Van Nguyen at AFI Fest

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LOVE, DAD, the latest animated documentary short by the up-and-coming Czech-Vietnamese filmmaker Diana Cam Van Nguyen will screen at the prestigious AFI FEST Film Festival. The short LOVE, DAD (Milý tati, 2021, 12:46 min) is sweeping awards on… more ►

25th Anniversary of Frank Gehry's "Tančící dům" in Prague

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One of the most iconic buildings of the Czech capital Prague – „Tančící dům“, or „Dancing Building“ - created by LA-based Frank Gehry together with his Czech collaborator Vlado Milunič opened its doors to the public… more ►

New Film about the Pioneer of Art Nouveu Alponse Mucha at Costa Mesa

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The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles together with the Newport Beach Film Festival is delighted to invite you to an American premiere of a fascinating documentary "Mucha: The Story of an Artist Who Created a Style" (Svět… more ►

Webinar "ROBOT is 100!"

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WEBINAR Thursday, February 4th at 12:00 PM (PST) 100 years ago, the Czech writer Karel Čapek premiered his iconic drama R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots), which introduced the word "robot" to the world, at Prague's National Theater. The… more ►

100 Year Ago "Robot" Was Born

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The word "robot" was introduced to the modern lexicon 100 years ago today, January 25, 1921, with the premiere at Prague's National Theatre of Karel Capek's play, R.U.R. (Rossum’s Universal Robots). On this occasion, we are delighted to… more ►

Prague Spring 2020

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This year’s edition of the Prague Spring Festival is taking place on-line! On-line audiences can enjoy complimentary concerts broadcasted until June 4, 2020. You can find the complete program of the festival HERE more ►

Western Bohemia Celebrates the 75th Anniversary of the End Of World War II in Europe

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Join us in watching a special online livestream of the annual Liberation Festival, live from the city of Pilsen in western Bohemia, in which the Czech Republic will thank U.S. liberators. more ►

Screening of Ester Krumbachová's The Killing of Mr. Devil, Friday, February 21, 7 PM at the Wende Museum

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The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles together with Wende Museum and Czechoslovak Society of Arts & Sciences in Los Angeles presents a hilarious and food-filled fantasy comedy: "The Killing of Mr. Devil" (Vražda Ing. Čerta)… more ►

Art in LA Affair featuring Glass Sculptures by Rudolf Burda

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The Consulate General of the Czech Republic recommends Art in LA Affiar Beverly Hills featuring glass sculptures from one of the most recognized Czech contemporary artist & sculptor Rudolf Burda, on February 14-16, 2020 at the ACCA Gallery in… more ►

STUDENT FILM DAUGHTER TO COMPETE FOR THE PRESTIGIOUS ACADEMY AWARD – THE OSCAR

The animated puppet drama Daughter by Daria Kashcheeva, student of the Department of Animated Film at FAMU, which was co-produced with MAUR film, was selected as one of the last five finalists in the Best Animated Short Film category. The… more ►

Invitation: Largo Desolato, a semi-autobiographical play by Vaclav Havel

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INVITATION: The Consulate General of the Czech Republic highly recommends the Václav Havel's semi-autobiographical play Largo Desolato. The show is taking place from January 24 - March 1, 2020 at the City Garage Theatre. more ►

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles

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Consul General of the Czech Republic, Ambassador Pavol Šepeľák, with his family & entire team of the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles wish you Merry Christmas & prosperous New Year. more ►

Experience surrealism of the highest kind with the poetic Jaromil Jires’ 1970 movie "Valerie And Her Week of Wonders"

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INVITATION: Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles together with La Collectionneuse would like to invite you to the screening of Jaromil Jires' 1970 Czech New Wave cult movie "Valerie and Her Week of Wonders" (Velierie a týden… more ►

The Velvet Revolution 30 Years Later: Promises, Legacies, and Challenges

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Celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution continues with panel discussion "The Velvet Revolution 30 Year Later: Promises, Legacies, and Challenges" featuring special guests on November 20, 2019 at Loyola Marymount University… more ►

Czech Documentary Forman vs. Forman Was Selected for the Prestigious AFI FEST

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The Consulate General of the Czech Republic highly recommends the Helena Třeštíková and Jakub Hejna's mesmerizing documentary Forman vs. Forman celebrating remarkable talent and life of the most acclaimed Czech film director - the man behind… more ►

Grand Opening of the Exhibtition Commemorating 30 Years of Freedom

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The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles is delighted to invite you to a grand opening of the exhibition 1989: The Fall of the Berlin Wall and Rise of the Velvet Revolution, commemorating 30 years of Central European freedom on… more ►

2019 BAFTA Student Film Awards with Czech animation film SPOLU SAMI/APART

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The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles is delighted to invite you to the 2019 BAFTA Student Film Awards on Tuesday, July 9th, 6 PM - 11:30 PM at The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage. Come to support a Czech finalist, FAMU school… more ►

The Anarchic Cinema of Věra Chytilová

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The Consulate General of the Czech Republic highly recommends the retrospective screening of Věra Chytilová films "The Anarchic Cinema of Věra Chytilová" on Thursday, June 27, Friday, June 28 and Sunday, June 30, 2019 at the Egyptian Theater.… more ►

Czech That Film's Inaugural Showing in San Diego

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The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles in partnership with Czech School San Diego would like to invite you to the Czech That Film festival that is taking place for the first time in its new location San Diego on Saturday,… more ►

9th Annual Czech, Moravian & Slovak Folklore Festival in San Diego

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Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles is delighted to recommend the 9th Moravian, Czech and Slovak Folklore Festival that will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at La Mesa (San Diego area). more ►

Vladivojna La Chia & 4Trio in California

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Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles would like to recommend concerts by Vladivojna La Chia who is one of the most eminent indie-rock performers in the Czech Republic. She and her band will perform on Thursday, May 16 at 8 PM… more ►

Czech Film Milada at the Starring Europe Film Festival

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Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles invites you to the Starring Europe Film Festival, especially on Monday, May 13 at 7:30 PM at the Aero Theatre, where Czech Director David Mrnka and actresses Ayelet Zurer and Hana Vágnerová… more ►

8th edition of Czech That Film festival

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The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles in partnership with UCLA Film & Television Archive and Czechoslovak Society of Arts & Sciences in Los Angeles would like to invite you to the 8th edition of Czech That Film festival that… more ►

The “Bata-Zlín-Czechoslovakia” Exhibition in Los Angeles

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Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles invites you to the exhibition dedicated to the contributions and achievements of Tomas Garrigue Masaryk, the first president of the Czech Republic and a great Czechoslovak philosopher; and… more ►

"The Czechoslovakia 100" Opening of a Solo Show by Luka Brase

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Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles in cooperation with Czechoslovak Society of Arts & Sciences in Los Angeles cordially invite you to the opening of the exhibition "The Czechoslovakia 100" by Slovak graphic and visual artist… more ►

Exhibition Dedicated to Czech Comics Art

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Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles invites you to the exhibition dedicated to Czech comics’ art. The exhibit traces developments of Czech comics from their beginnings until the present day. The individual themes of the… more ►

Czech Republic Hosts the EU Heads of Mission Meeting in Los Angeles

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The centennial celebrations of the creation of Czechoslovakia on the US West Coast were the backdrop for the initiative of Consul General Pavol Sepelak to host the EU Heads of Mission meeting at his residence on October 31, 2018. In addition to… more ►

Invitation to Annual Spring Social Organized by Sokol Los Angeles

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Sokol Los Angeles Cordially invites you to the annual Spring Social gathering that is being held on Saturday, April 8 from 11 am till 3 pm at Knollwood Country Club (12024 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills). For more information and tickets: http… more ►

Consul General Pavol Šepeľák visited Czech School of Seattle

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On Saturday, June 3, 2017, Consul General Pavol Šepeľák visited on his business trip to Seattle students of local Czech School. P. Šepeľák highly praised the quality of education and the effort of the school teachers in recently established… more ►

7th Annual Czech, Moravian and Slovak Folklore Festival was held in San Diego

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On May 20, 2017 was held the 7th annual Czech, Moravian and Slovak Folklore Festival in San Diego. Dances and songs from different regions were presented by folklore group Karicka; children groups Podkovicka and Slunicko; children from Czech… more ►

Winton's Trains are in Los Angeles until May 18, 2017 at Museum of Tolerance

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The Consulate General of the Czech Republic and the Museum of Tolerance cordially invite you to visit the unique and emotional exhibition about Sir Nicholas Winton who selflessly rescued Jewish children from Czechoslovakia in 1939. Exhibition is… more ►

"Czechia Has Marvellous People" videospot

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New official videospot of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic. more ►

CZECHIA - New official short geographic name for the Czech Republic

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Following the Resolution No. 403 of the Government of the Czech Republic on May 2, 2016, the Czech Republic officially uses also the abbrevation “Czechia”. more ►

Welcome Note from the New Czech Consul General

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Dear Friends of the Czech Czech Republic, I am very excited to introduce myself as the new Consul General for the Czech Republic of the West Coast. I arrived on November 2nd, 2015 to Los Angeles to begin my new position. more ►