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Dílny moravského ornamentu s malérečkou Mirkou Ferstlovou absolvovaly o víkendu všechny naše třídy. Menší žáci zkoušeli kolorovat svůj ornament a děti s pevnějším tahem si odnesly domů látkové tašky, na které ornamenty přenášely akrylovými barvami. Mirka dlouhou sobotu zakončila ještě správkou a žehlením školních krojů a dokázala bez mrknutí oka všem, že holka z Podluží něco vydrží. Děkujeme za inspirativní návštěvu, bezpočet akcí pro studenty a komunitu a pozvánku na hody! 🙏🏼🎨👋🏽
The Prague Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International invites you to an evening of jazz featuring renowned Czech singer Martina Bárta. She will perform an intimate concert at Café Prague on the eve of International Jazz Day.
Special guests include Šimon Pánek, co-founder and director of People in Need and a student leader during the Velvet Revolution, and Tomáš Sedláček, director of the Václav Havel Library, economist and author of the international bestseller Economics of Good and Evil.
📅 Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 6:30–9:00 pm
🎟️ Ticket: $100 + taxes and fees
🍽️🎶 Includes: Dinner at Café Prague and live performance
📍 Location: Café Prague, 6710 W Belmont Ave, Chicago
🚗 Parking: Complimentary at 6757 W Belmont Ave (Katt’s Auto), one block away; street parking also available
✅ RSVP by Friday, April 24: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-of-jazz-with-martina-barta-tickets-1986819524682?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
Proceeds support the Prague Committee’s programs, including student exchanges between Whitney Young Magnet High School and Gymnázium Nad Alejí, as well as cultural events with visiting artists, authors, and musicians. The committee also partners with the Czech Consulate on initiatives such as Czech Heritage Week and events surrounding the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
Special guests include Šimon Pánek, co-founder and director of People in Need and a student leader during the Velvet Revolution, and Tomáš Sedláček, director of the Václav Havel Library, economist and author of the international bestseller Economics of Good and Evil.
📅 Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 6:30–9:00 pm
🎟️ Ticket: $100 + taxes and fees
🍽️🎶 Includes: Dinner at Café Prague and live performance
📍 Location: Café Prague, 6710 W Belmont Ave, Chicago
🚗 Parking: Complimentary at 6757 W Belmont Ave (Katt’s Auto), one block away; street parking also available
✅ RSVP by Friday, April 24: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-of-jazz-with-martina-barta-tickets-1986819524682?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
Proceeds support the Prague Committee’s programs, including student exchanges between Whitney Young Magnet High School and Gymnázium Nad Alejí, as well as cultural events with visiting artists, authors, and musicians. The committee also partners with the Czech Consulate on initiatives such as Czech Heritage Week and events surrounding the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
Cultural Thursday with folk artist Miroslava Ferstlová brought a closer look at the beauty of Moravian ornament, as Mirka guided our audience through regional differences and traditions. Following her lecture, the practical part took over. Decorating tote bags was not an easy task, but judging by the focus (and a few sighs), everyone rose to the challenge and the results were absolutely worth it. 🛍️🖌️🎨
Recently named Musical America’s Conductor of the Year 2026, Czech conductor Jakub Hrůša returns to lead the Chicago Symphony Orchestra this week, Thursday through Saturday.
Use promo code “HRUSA20” to enjoy 20% discount off ticket prices! We hope many friends of the Masaryk School will take advantage of this special opportunity to support one of today’s leading Czech artists on one of the world’s greatest stages. 🇨🇿
Songs of Love and Farewell 🎶
Music by Strauss, Rachmaninov, Janáček, and Wagner
Conductor: JAKUB HRŮŠA
🗓️ Thursday, April 9, 7:30 PM
🗓️ Friday, April 10, 7:30 PM
🗓️ Saturday, April 11, 7:30 PM
🗓️ Sunday, April 12, 3:00 PM
Tickets: https://cso.org/performances/25-26/cso-classical/songs-of-love-and-farewell/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23648085975&gbraid=0AAAAADHX4q9JBntpHUGAhhcMfV69Puaeo&gclid=CjwKCAjwnN3OBhA8EiwAfpTYerPyoaEulObP0taUFULuOTFL6ZLdNBuoKIQsc0xQgjYmwjEQLFr4sBoC1rAQAvD_BwE
Use promo code “HRUSA20” to enjoy 20% discount off ticket prices! We hope many friends of the Masaryk School will take advantage of this special opportunity to support one of today’s leading Czech artists on one of the world’s greatest stages. 🇨🇿
Songs of Love and Farewell 🎶
Music by Strauss, Rachmaninov, Janáček, and Wagner
Conductor: JAKUB HRŮŠA
🗓️ Thursday, April 9, 7:30 PM
🗓️ Friday, April 10, 7:30 PM
🗓️ Saturday, April 11, 7:30 PM
🗓️ Sunday, April 12, 3:00 PM
Tickets: https://cso.org/performances/25-26/cso-classical/songs-of-love-and-farewell/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23648085975&gbraid=0AAAAADHX4q9JBntpHUGAhhcMfV69Puaeo&gclid=CjwKCAjwnN3OBhA8EiwAfpTYerPyoaEulObP0taUFULuOTFL6ZLdNBuoKIQsc0xQgjYmwjEQLFr4sBoC1rAQAvD_BwE
We are happy to share this opportunity from Anglo-American University — and cordially invite everyone over 17 to take a closer look.
The PPE@AAU Summer Program offers a two-week interdisciplinary course in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, bringing together students in an international academic environment. Participants explore big questions about society, ethics, and global challenges through lectures, discussions, and cultural experiences in Prague. 
📆 June 22 – July 3, 2026
📍 Prague
👥 For students 17+
The PPE@AAU Summer Program offers a two-week interdisciplinary course in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, bringing together students in an international academic environment. Participants explore big questions about society, ethics, and global challenges through lectures, discussions, and cultural experiences in Prague. 
📆 June 22 – July 3, 2026
📍 Prague
👥 For students 17+
On Easter Saturday, we welcomed Moravian folk artist and ethnographer Miroslava Ferstlová for a special workshop exploring the beauty of traditional ornament.
She began with an overview of Czech Easter traditions, then participants moved on to creating Moravian ornaments on wooden plant stakes, all while enjoying slices of traditional bakery—beránek and mazanec. Thank you to everyone who joined us for such a creative afternoon! We can’t wait to host one more ornament workshop at our school tomorrow! 🖌️🎨
She began with an overview of Czech Easter traditions, then participants moved on to creating Moravian ornaments on wooden plant stakes, all while enjoying slices of traditional bakery—beránek and mazanec. Thank you to everyone who joined us for such a creative afternoon! We can’t wait to host one more ornament workshop at our school tomorrow! 🖌️🎨
