Czech That Film! - May 29-June 26
,15.05.2013 / 16:15
The West End Cinema will feature five new Czech films from May 29-June 26, as part of the festival Czech That Film presented by Staropramen. The DC screenings kick off with Czech director David Ondříček’s highly acclaimed film IN THE SHADOW on… more ►
Pilsen Liberation Festival 2013
,05.05.2013 / 18:45
The city of Pilsen in the Czech Republic commemorates its liberation by the American army during World War II during an annual festival. more ►
EU Open House 2013
,03.05.2013 / 16:15
On May 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Embassy of the Czech Republic celebrated the life and legacy of dissident, playwright, and former Czech President Václav Havel in his 77th birthday year through theater, photography, film, music and beer,… more ►
Photojournalist Karel Cudlín Presents Silver Tide
,27.03.2013 / 15:37
The Embassy of the Czech Republic, in collaboration with the Embassy of Israel and the Jewish Museum in Prague, will open the photo exhibition SILVER TIDE by renowned photojournalist Karel Cudlín to mark Yom HaShoah - Day of Holocaust on April… more ►
V4 Film Series Runs April 4-25
,25.03.2013 / 14:18
The Embassies of Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic present the second V4 film series "Banned! by Communist Governments: Films They Didn't Want You to See." The films were publicly released following the collapse of communism… more ►
Distinguished Cuban Guests Offer Their Picture of Cuba
,22.03.2013 / 16:16
A standing ovation and a roar of applause greeted internationally renowned blogger Yoani Sánchez as she spoke to an audience of over 100 people at the Embassy of the Czech Republic, marking her first visit to Washington and the opening of the… more ►
New Film Series - The Golden 60s of Czechoslovak Cinema
,05.02.2013 / 21:26
The Embassy of the Czech Republic and the Embassy of the Slovak Republic present the film series "The Golden 60s of Czechoslovak Cinema," launching on February 21, 2013, at 7 pm, with the screening of The Sun in a Net (Slnko v sieti). more ►
Menzel Film Retrospective Launches at Local Czech Restaurant
,16.01.2013 / 22:37
The Embassy of the Czech Republic launched a year-long retrospective of the work of Oscar-winning Czech director Jiří Menzel, on January 15, at the local Czech restaurant Bistro Bohem to a full house. This year marks Menzel’s 75th birthday. more ►
Czech and Slovak Ambassadors Commemorate US President Wilson
,05.12.2012 / 15:49
The annual meeting of the Wilsonian Club took place on November 12, at the Woodrow Wilson House with Slovak Ambassador Petr Kmec delivering this year’s address. Czech Ambassador Petr Gandalovič joined the Slovak Ambassador in paying tribute to… more ►
Mutual Inspirations Festival Roundup
,29.11.2012 / 18:38
The Mutual Inspirations Festival 2012 - Miloš Forman has drawn to a close, but the achievements of the festival continue to resonate throughout Washington and beyond. The festival celebrated the Czech-American mutual cultural influences and the… more ►
Mutual Inspirations 2012 - Wrap Party to Help Hurricane Sandy Victims
,01.11.2012 / 15:09
On October 31, the Embassy of the Czech Republic presented the Star Extravaganza, the Wrap Party of the Mutual Inspirations Festival 2012-Milos Forman. The program included cocktails, appetizers, a raffle, and dancing with music provided by DJ… more ►
Czech Photographer Ivan Pinkava to Open Exhibition
,24.10.2012 / 15:51
The American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center in Washington, DC, will host a Gallery Talk with leading contemporary Czech photographer Ivan Pinkava on November 3 at 5 pm and opening reception following the talk from 6-9 pm. Pinkava… more ►
Czech Christmas Market at the Embassy
,24.10.2012 / 14:10
The Embassy of the Czech Republic will present a special Czech Christmas Market on November 9, 3-6 pm, and November 10, 1-5 pm. more ►
Special Screening w/ FAMU Dean Pavel Jech
,19.10.2012 / 18:01
On October 28 at 1 pm, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian and the Czech Embassy, will screen Miloš Forman’s five-time Oscar-winning film One Flew… more ►
Meet Director Pavel Štingl
,16.10.2012 / 15:54
On October 18, at 6:30 pm, the Embassy of the Czech Republic will present an evening with documentary director Pavel Štingl, laureate of several international awards, in a program called Films about Past and Pre-past Times. The program pays… more ►
Kids Euro Festival: Geisslers Theater - Stilts Trilogy
,16.10.2012 / 14:44
On October 20 (two shows: 11 am and 3 pm), the Czech Embassy will present the theater group Geisslers Hofcomedianten who will perform the Stilts Trilogy – a street theater performance comprised of three parts: The Astronomical Clock, The Player,… more ►
Kafka's Last Story: An Evening of Film and Theater!
,15.10.2012 / 22:26
On Tuesday, October 16, at 7 pm, Washington, DC Jewish Community Center will screen the documentary film Kafka's Last Story as a part of The Hyman S. & Freda Bernstein Jewish Literary Festival. Cultural Attache Robert Rehak will open the event… more ►
Timeless Stories - A Documentary Portrait of a Political Prisoner
,11.09.2012 / 18:24
On September 13, at 6:30 pm, the Embassy of the Czech Republic will launch its Film Club series with special guests Jana Svehlova and historian Tomáš Bouška in the program Timeless Stories - The Story of a Political Prisoner. more ►
Mutual Inspirations Festival Kicks Off Sept. 3
,22.08.2012 / 22:42
The Embassy of the Czech Republic announces the Mutual Inspirations Festival 2012-Miloš Forman, celebrating Oscar-winning, Czech-American director Miloš Forman’s 80th birthday and work, the best of Czech cinematography, and the accomplishments… more ►
Czech Embassy Presents Evening of Star-Studded Glam
,20.07.2012 / 19:43
Washington photographer Patrick Ryan has captured the essence of the red carpet photographing premieres and special events throughout the DC area. He presented Red Carpet DC: The Capital and Cult of Celebrity, an exhibition of photographs… more ►
Grand Opening of the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
,16.07.2012 / 15:36
On Saturday July 14, thousands of people in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, celebrated the re-opening of the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library. The old museum building was badly damaged during the massive floods in 2008. more ►
Film Screening and Discussion: The Voice of Burma
,26.06.2012 / 16:09
The Embassy of the Czech Republic, in collaboration with People in Need, invites you to a screening of the film The Voice of Burma and a discussion following the screening with John Knaus (National Endowment for Democracy) and Marek Svoboda… more ►
New Czech Films at AFI - June 26-28
,18.06.2012 / 20:30
The American Film Institute (AFI) Silver Theater and Cultural Center will present a series of new Czech films from June 26-28. This annual series originated in 2000 at BAMcinématek in New York. This year, for the first time in its history, the… more ►
Memorial Day Observance at the Bohemian National Cemetery in Baltimore
,08.06.2012 / 14:40
On Memorial Day, May 28, DCM Jaroslav Zajíček and colonel Miroslav Šuhaj traveled to Maryland to participate at the Annual Memorial Day Observance and Celebration of 140th Anniversary of Sokol Baltimore. The event took place at the Bohemian… more ►
Embassy Commemorates Lidice - June 10, 5 pm
,08.06.2012 / 00:13
The Embassy of the Czech Republic commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Lidice massacre with a special screening of the documentary In the Shadow of Memory with co-producer Jerry Zbiral and the opening of the exhibition Return of Lidice Women… more ►
Czech Embassy Commemorates Lidice - June 10, 5 pm
,08.06.2012 / 00:09
The Embassy of the Czech Republic commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Lidice massacre with a special screening of the documentary In the Shadow of Memory with co-producer Jerry Zbiral and the opening of the exhibition Return of Lidice Women… more ►
Avalon Theater Features New Acclaimed Documentary
,07.06.2012 / 23:53
The Embassy of the Czech Republic, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Slovak Republic, will present at the Avalon Theater the screening of the highly acclaimed Nicky’s Family, a new feature-length documentary by director Matej Minac and… more ►
Diplomatic Soccer Tournament
,07.06.2012 / 19:53
On May 26, 2012, the Ukrainian Embassy hosted the Diplomatic Mini-Soccer Cup. It was held as a tournament between the European Embassies, in order to promote the upcoming European Championship in soccer that Ukraine, together with Poland, is… more ►
Czech Language Foundation Annual Banquet
,02.05.2012 / 21:31
On April 1, the Czech Language Foundation held its annual banquet recognizing both the students of the University of Nebraska at Lincoln attending courses of Czech language and literature and those members of the community who, through their… more ►
Charles University in Prague offers degrees to US students
,20.03.2012 / 17:14
Faculty of Social Sciences of the Charles University in Prague offers a wide range of bachelor and master degree programs in english for students from all over the world. Founded in 1348, Charles University is one of the oldest universities in… more ►
Honoring Col. Erland A. Tillman
,05.03.2012 / 22:04
On February 8, 2012, Minister of Defense of the Czech Republic Alexandr Vondra bestowed the “60th Anniversary of the End of World War II Honorary Medal” upon Col. Erland A. Tillman. Col. Tillman received the medal for taking part in the… more ►
Film Screening in Honor of Miloš Forman's Birthday - Feb. 23, 2012 at 7 pm
,22.02.2012 / 15:07
In honor of director Miloš Forman’s 80th birthday, the Embassy of the Czech Republic will screen the documentary Miloš Forman: What Doesn’t Kill You…(Miloš Forman: Co tě nezabije…) on February 23, at 7 pm, with opening remarks and a Q&A; session… more ►
Special Issue of Czech the News
,30.01.2012 / 22:29
The new Special issue of Czech the News, the newsletter of the Embassy of the Czech Republic, is now available. This issue is dedicated to the life and work of President Vaclav Havel who passed away in December 2011. more ►
The Washington Media Feature Mutual Inspirations Festival
,06.09.2011 / 19:53
"It’s not the first time Antonin Dvorak has come to America. On Thursday, the Czech composer’s 170th birthday, the Embassy of the Czech Republic is launching a two-month “Mutual Inspirations Festival” of performances, films, and other events in… more ►
Ctirad Masin passes away
,13.08.2011 / 17:23
Czech resistance fighter Ctirad Masin passed away after a long fight with a grave illness on August 13 in Ohio. In the 1950s, he and his brother were among a group that led an armed resistance movement against the communist regime in… more ►
80´s party at the Czech Embassy
,27.06.2011 / 05:07
On Friday, June 24, the Embassy of the Czech Republic welcomed almost 400 guests to a 1980´s party to remember the country´s history and celebrate the fall of the Iron Curtain. more ►
Jan Vesely drafted by Washington Wizards
,24.06.2011 / 03:12
Congratulations to Jan Vesely on being selected No. 6 overall by the Washington Wizards in the NBA entry draft. This is the highest a Czech player has ever been selected in the history of the league. more ►
Celebrating the EU Open House 2011
,10.05.2011 / 22:32
Almost 3,000 visitors came to “Czech” out the Czech Embassy during the 5th annual European Union (EU) Open House on Saturday, May 7, 2011. more ►
Larry Laznovsky - prominent member of Texan Czech Community passes away
,28.03.2011 / 16:46
Czech Community in the US has lost one of most respected members. Larry Laznovsky, a very prominent member of American Sokol, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday March 26, 2011. more ►
Remembering Arnost Lustig
,28.02.2011 / 20:46
Arnost Lustig, a famous and acclaimed Czech author who since 1970 resided in the United States, died in Prague on Saturday, February 26. He was 84 years old. more ►
Czech goaltender for the Washington Capitals visits the Embassy
,18.02.2011 / 16:07
Michal Neuvirth who is currently in his third season with the Washington Capitals was invited to the embassy by Mrs. Nada Kostovalova, wife of the Chargé d´Affaires, a.i. more ►
Christmas Party at the Czech Embassy
,15.12.2010 / 23:00
The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Washington, DC, hosted a Christmas party for more than 150 guests in the premises of the Embassy on December 13. more ►
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