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T. G. Masaryk Czech SchoolThursday, March 27th, 2025 at 3:52pm

📚 The Power of Words – A Discussion with Radka Denemarková
🗓️ Thursday, April 3, 2025 | 7 PM
📍 T. G. Masaryk Czech School, 5701 W 22nd Place, Cicero, IL
🎟️ Free and open to the public | RSVP at info@czechschoolchicago.org or 312-375-2541

Join us for a special literary evening with Radka Denemarková, one of the most acclaimed contemporary Czech authors. Known for her fearless exploration of truth, power, and memory, Denemarková is the only writer to have received the prestigious Magnesia Litera Award in four different categories. Her work has been translated into more than 20 languages.

In 2024, she was awarded the Czech State Medal of Merit in Culture and Arts, the Franz Kafka Prize, and the European Tolerance Award for her exceptional contributions to literature and civil society.

This discussion—held in connection with the anniversary of the end of World War II—will reflect on the role of literature in today’s world and the lessons (un)learned from the twentieth century.

“Literature has only one task: not to be afraid and not to lie... It is the purest form of love for life.” — Radka Denemarková

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T. G. Masaryk Czech SchoolThursday, March 20th, 2025 at 12:30am

Happening today, tomorrow, and Saturday, Jakub Hrůša Conductor returns to Symphony Center to lead the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in a gripping program:

🔥 Shostakovich’s Eleventh Symphony – a powerful, cinematic portrayal of the 1905 Russian Revolution, packed with rebellious anthems and hidden critiques of the Soviet regime.
🎹 Rachmaninov’s First Piano Concerto – a passionate farewell to Russia, performed by Simon Trpčeski.

🎟 Get 20% off tickets with promo code HRUSA!

📅 Thursday, March 20 | 7:30 PM
📅 Friday, March 21 | 1:30 PM
📅 Saturday, March 22 | 7:30 PM

TICKETS: https://cso.org/performances/24-25/cso-classical/hrusa-trpceski-and-rachmaninov/

CONDUCTOR JAKUB HRŮŠA AT THE CSO

Czech Conductor Jakub Hrůša leads the Chicago Symphony Orchestra March 20–22 at Symphony Center. Shostakovich’s Eleventh Symphony unfolds with the immediacy of a newsreel as it depicts the harrowing events of the 1905 Russian Revolution. Brimming with rebellious anthems and prisoners’ songs, the Cold War-era score is widely heard as a veiled critique of the Soviet regime. Rachmaninov’s First Piano Concerto, a farewell to Russia, features the captivating Simon Trpčeski.

Use promo code HRUSA to receive 20% off your ticket order.

📅 Thursday, March 20, 2025, 7:30 PM
📅 Friday, March 21, 2025, 1:30 PM
📅 Saturday, March 22, 2025, 7:30 PM

https://cso.org/performances/24-25/cso-classical/hrusa-trpceski-and-rachmaninov/

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T. G. Masaryk Czech SchoolWednesday, March 19th, 2025 at 9:10am

The deadline to register for Czech classes this spring is tomorrow, Thursday, March 20, 2025! 🧠🇨🇿💭

🇨🇿 CZECH COURSES FOR ADULTS – SPRING QUARTER 🇨🇿
🌷 Registration is now open! The registration deadline is Thursday, March 20, 2025.
🌷 All levels are welcome.
🌷 Choose between online or in-person classes.
🌷 Find the schedule, registration form, and more details at:
🔗 https://czechschoolchicago.org/classes/for-adults/

The Masaryk School is excited to welcome new students and reconnect with current ones this spring!

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T. G. Masaryk Czech SchoolMonday, March 17th, 2025 at 10:02am

Alpine Banquet Haus cordially invites you to: Two Generations of Jazz – Smigmator & Viklický 🎶

📅 Saturday, April 12, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Alpine Banquet Haus
11141 W. Roosevelt Rd.
Westchester, IL 60154

🎟️ Tickets & Details: https://www.alpinebanquethouse.com/events/two-generations-of-jazz-smigmator-viklicky

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T. G. Masaryk Czech SchoolSaturday, March 15th, 2025 at 12:55pm

Today, 17 of our students, ages 13–18, tested for the Global Seal of Biliteracy! 🌍📖🗣️

This official recognition is awarded to students who demonstrate proficiency in two or more languages. Recognized by schools, universities, and employers, it highlights their commitment to bilingualism and cross-cultural communication.

Good luck to all the testers! ☘️

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T. G. Masaryk Czech SchoolFriday, March 14th, 2025 at 5:05am

The TGM group of parents, friends, and teachers wrapped up Saturday’s classes in style – by heading to the final concert of the legendary Petr Janda’s last American tour! 🎸🎶 Some of our Czech language students even prepared a cheat sheet so they could sing along. Our teacher and violinist, Klára Moldová, was invited on stage by Petr Janda himself and joined him for a few songs. 🎻
📸: Irena Čajková, Klára Moldová

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