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Vít Hořejš: puppets can be better actors than people
Actor and puppeteer Vít Hořejš was born in Czechoslovakia but spent most of his life in the United States, where he emigrated in his late twenties. He worked for the…
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L.A.-based Czech artist Maxim Havlíček comes full circle with “The Alchemist” exhibition
Twenty years ago, Czech artist, graphic designer and musician Maxim Havlíček left for San Francisco with 200 dollars in his pocket and the deep-felt conviction that his…
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Mezipatra celebrates pride with “Identity in the City” series
Queer film festival Mezipatra returns in November, but already this week, the organization is hosting "Identity in the City," an English-language film series running…
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Much-loved Czech summer hits
Summer is here with a vengeance, temperatures are hitting 37 degrees Celsius in the Czech Republic and holiday makers are heading for the country’s lakes and rivers or…
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Unique bagpipe collection to accompany Festival at Strakonice
In the run-up to the 23rd International Bagpipe Festival in Strakonice, a special bagpipe exhibition has opened up to the public. Seventy of these instruments from all…
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Precious Renaissance shield looted by Nazis to return to Czech Republic from US
A priceless Renaissance shield that was looted by the Nazis from Konopiště castle during WW2 is to return to the Czech Republic. Following months of negotiations, its…
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Despite the heat, ukulele enthusiasts strum on
The sixth-annual Czech Ukulele Festival took place this past weekend at Únětice Brewery, bringing musicians and amateurs from across the world to the outskirts of Prague…
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The best Czech tramping songs
Tramping is a phenomenon that influenced the lives of tens of thousands of Czechs. Young people who dreamed of the freedom of the Wild West, spent time outdoors, engaging…
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Uherské Hradiště summer film school fest kicks off with Ecstasy, auteur Mike Leigh
The 44th annual Summer Film School and festival in Uherské Hradiště gets underway on Friday. Over the coming week, it will screen 202 films – including retrospectives of…
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“Hex” author Thomas Olde Heuvelt wraps up world horror book tour in Prague
Dutch author Thomas Olde Heuvelt, a speaker at the Melting Pot forum at this year’s eclectic Colours of Ostrava festival, wrote his first horror novel when still in his…
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Iva Bittová excels in folklore, jazz, rock and opera
Renowned Czech musician Iva Bittová turns 60 on July 22nd. An excellent singer, violinist and composer, Bittová has never focused on one particular genre. She plays and…
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“You Must Change Your Life”: the friendship between Rilke and Rodin through the eyes of a Czech…
In 1902 the 26-year-old Rainer Maria Rilke went to Paris to write a monograph of the French sculptor, Auguste Rodin. By that time Rodin was in his early 60s and was…
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