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New Czech books in English — signed copies available. 📚✨
On October 26, Marek Torčík joined us as part of his U.S. book tour, reading from his award-winning novel Memory Burn.
Just a few days later, on October 28, during a reception at the Czech Consulate General in Chicago, historian Jaroslav Kříž introduced the English translation of his book Czech America: Chicago.
Both titles are signed by the authors and available for purchase — Memory Burn for a special discounted price of $25 and Czech America: Chicago for $30. We can ship anywhere in the U.S. To order, please email info@czechschoolchicago.org.
On October 26, Marek Torčík joined us as part of his U.S. book tour, reading from his award-winning novel Memory Burn.
Just a few days later, on October 28, during a reception at the Czech Consulate General in Chicago, historian Jaroslav Kříž introduced the English translation of his book Czech America: Chicago.
Both titles are signed by the authors and available for purchase — Memory Burn for a special discounted price of $25 and Czech America: Chicago for $30. We can ship anywhere in the U.S. To order, please email info@czechschoolchicago.org.
Tomorrow morning at St. Procopius Church in Pilsen — a special place for Chicago’s Czech community, and one that is rarely open to visitors outside of Mass. ⛪️🎶
Czech Consulate General in Chicago cordially invites everyone to the Freedom and Democracy Soirée.
On Thursday, October 30, several members of our community gathered to hear Dvořák’s New World Symphony conducted by Maestro Riccardo Muti. 🎶 We are grateful to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for extending special treatment to our audience and giving us the chance to experience such extraordinary music in person.
Next on the program for our community is beloved Czech conductor Petr Popelka!
📍 Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Center
🗓️ December 4–7, 2025
🎟️ Use promo code CZECH to unlock 20% off your tickets:
👉 https://cso.org/performances/25-26/cso-classical/till-eulenspiegel-bullock-sings-aucoin/?premove=y&promo=CZECH
Richard Strauss brings humor and charm to Till Eulenspiegel, a lively portrait of a mischievous prankster. Brahms’s Third Symphony glows with yearning beauty, and star soprano Julia Bullock gives the world premiere of a new song cycle by Matthew Aucoin, inspired by the poetry of Raúl Zurita.
📸: Irena Čajková
Next on the program for our community is beloved Czech conductor Petr Popelka!
📍 Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Center
🗓️ December 4–7, 2025
🎟️ Use promo code CZECH to unlock 20% off your tickets:
👉 https://cso.org/performances/25-26/cso-classical/till-eulenspiegel-bullock-sings-aucoin/?premove=y&promo=CZECH
Richard Strauss brings humor and charm to Till Eulenspiegel, a lively portrait of a mischievous prankster. Brahms’s Third Symphony glows with yearning beauty, and star soprano Julia Bullock gives the world premiere of a new song cycle by Matthew Aucoin, inspired by the poetry of Raúl Zurita.
📸: Irena Čajková
SATURDAY BAKERY SALE IS BACK! 🥐
Indulge in the rich flavors of sourdough bread, bread rolls, various kinds of koláče, vánočka, dumplings, and some tasty weekend specials.
If the bakery sale is happening, an email will be sent on Wednesday with a Google Form to place your order. To receive these emails, kindly provide your email address to the Parči baker family at parci@yahoo.com.
How It Works:
Once you have provided your email to the baker family, you will receive an email on Wednesday with an attached Google Form if the bakery sale is happening that week. If you do not receive an email, it means there is no bakery sale for that Saturday. Open the Google Form and sign up for your desired treats by Thursday at midnight. Then, come to the school on Saturday between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM to pick up your order.
Please note: Not all items listed in the menu above will be available every week. The weekly selection will be reflected in the Google Form, so be sure to choose from the options provided for that week.
📅 ORDER BY: Thursday, midnight
📍 PICK UP: Saturday, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at T. G. Masaryk School
(5701 W 22nd Pl, Cicero)
💵 Proceeds: The bakery sale supports the renovation of the school's common room on the top floor. 100% of your tips go directly towards this initiative.
💰 PAYMENT: Cash only, on the spot
💻 Order for this Saturday:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AjNSiru7XpDCQ82P6_p7cHCvrRJ37LQHWnLmgQ1KU7s/edit?usp=sharing
Questions? Please email the baker’s family at parci@yahoo.com! Dobrou chuť!
Indulge in the rich flavors of sourdough bread, bread rolls, various kinds of koláče, vánočka, dumplings, and some tasty weekend specials.
If the bakery sale is happening, an email will be sent on Wednesday with a Google Form to place your order. To receive these emails, kindly provide your email address to the Parči baker family at parci@yahoo.com.
How It Works:
Once you have provided your email to the baker family, you will receive an email on Wednesday with an attached Google Form if the bakery sale is happening that week. If you do not receive an email, it means there is no bakery sale for that Saturday. Open the Google Form and sign up for your desired treats by Thursday at midnight. Then, come to the school on Saturday between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM to pick up your order.
Please note: Not all items listed in the menu above will be available every week. The weekly selection will be reflected in the Google Form, so be sure to choose from the options provided for that week.
📅 ORDER BY: Thursday, midnight
📍 PICK UP: Saturday, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at T. G. Masaryk School
(5701 W 22nd Pl, Cicero)
💵 Proceeds: The bakery sale supports the renovation of the school's common room on the top floor. 100% of your tips go directly towards this initiative.
💰 PAYMENT: Cash only, on the spot
💻 Order for this Saturday:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AjNSiru7XpDCQ82P6_p7cHCvrRJ37LQHWnLmgQ1KU7s/edit?usp=sharing
Questions? Please email the baker’s family at parci@yahoo.com! Dobrou chuť!
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