Wednesday, October 21, 2009

 

AARO Thanksgiving Feast - November 26th - Botel Admiral

Dear AARO Members,
You and your guests are cordially invited to attend our annual Thanksgiving Feast, to be held this year on Thursday November 26th on board the Botel Admiral, moored on the Smíchov riverbank.
Following a welcome glass of Bohemia Sekt, you and your guests will be treated to a sumptuous, traditional Thanksgiving menu (please see attached menu). The main part of the dinner will be buffet style, so you and your guests can help yourselves until truly satisfied.
Those of you who have attended previous AARO events at Botel Admiral are sure to remember the excellent quality of the food and service in this charming, family-run venue and, not least, the delightful ambience after dark, with spectacular views out over the Vltava river and nighttime Prague.

When: Thursday November 26th from 7:00pm
Where:  Botel Admiral, Hořejší nábřeží, Prague 5 

Kindly rsvp to this address no later than Monday November 2nd. A contribution of 800 CZK per person will be politely requested for each non-Member (no limit to the number of guests).
You are welcome to enjoy the venue until 2am, so if we're all having a fine time, there will be no rush for those who wish to continue after dinner.

Your AARO Prague Board


# posted by Association of Americans Resident Overseas - CZ @ 10/21/2009
 

AARO Czech Movie Classics - Markéta Lazarová - November 11th

Dear AARO Members,
Following on the success of our recent screening of Ecstasy, our next movie evening will feature another rarely-seen Czech Classic. On November 11th, we are very pleased to be able to offer Members and their guests the opportunity to see the movie Markéta Lazarová - directed by legendary Czech visionary František Vláčil. We will screen the movie from a widescreen, film print with English subtitles.
To film this reputedly "unfilmable" story, set in the 13th Century and based on the acclaimed pre-war novel by Vladislav Vančura, Vláčil drew on anthropological studies and historical language, taking his cast and crew to the Šumava  mountains for two years where they lived like people of those times - dressed in rags, hunting for food, living on instinct - in a quest to do as the novel had done and reveal "the essence of human nature".
The result has been called "mystical", "powerful", "surreal" and has been voted "best Czech film of all time" in polls of Czech film professionals.
The movie tells the story of 13th Century tribal rivalries in which Kozlík, the leader of a small clan, falls out of favor with the King. When his appeal to Lazar, a neighboring feudal lord, is refused he kidnaps Lazar's beautiful daughter Markéta and holds her hostage. The ensuing intrigues, clashes and the fight for survival are subtly woven around the gradual defeat of Paganism in Europe by the encroaching forces of Christianity - a recurring theme in Vláčil's impressive body of work.

When: November 11th, pre-movie social from 7pm, movie starts 8pm.
Where: Kino Atlas, Sokolovska 1, Prague 8 (by the Hilton - directions below)

Please rsvp to this address by Monday November 2nd. Guests are welcome, a per head contribution to costs of 100 CZK will be politely requested for each guest (no charge for Members). The recently restyled bar of Kino Atlas will be open before and after the movie.

Your AARO Prague Board

Directions:
Metro: Florenc     Trams: 8, 24 (Florenc); 3 (Tesnov)
From Florenc tram stop / metro (Sokolovska exit), walk around towards the Hilton, parallel to the highway, Kino Atlas is on your right approx 20 yards after the Ceska Sporitelna bank on the corner.
From Tesnov tram stop, head across the park and under the highway, you will see Kino Atlas on the other side of the street, there is a pedestrian crossing by the Ceska Sporitelna bank.


 


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More American Center Events

Dear Members,
FYI


From: Hrncirova, Daniela [mailto:HrncirovaD@state.gov]
Sent: Monday, October 19, 2009 5:47 PM
Subject: REMINDER: October 26. - 27. 2009

 

§    Monday, October 26, 2009

 

WHERE:   American Center, Tržiště 13, Prague 1 - Malá Strana

WHEN:     5.30 p.m.

WHAT:     THE WORLD OF POP ICONS: MANIA, MARKETING, PERSONALITY CULT OR IDOL? discussion

The aim of panel discussion is to take a sober and impartial view into the world of pop icons. Is it about a charisma or talent of a unique personality, or a good marketing promotion ? Does there exist an instruction manual how to create a music star, and has that changed over the past twenty years?  Can celebrities change the world ? Representatives from the music industry will look for answers and describe this phenomenon.    

 

 The event will be held in Czech.                    More information at www.aic.cz/pozvanky/pop_icons_discussion.pdf
 
§ Tuesday, October 27, 2009

 

WHERE:   American Center, Tržiště 13, Prague 1 - Malá Strana

WHEN:     6.00 p.m.

WHAT:     COMPATRIOTS IN THE USA AND THE ESTABLISHMET OF THE CZECHOSLOVAK REPUBLIC book launch

Launch of the book entitled "COMPATRIOTS IN THE USA AND THE ESTABLISHMET OF THE CZECHOSLOVAK REPUBLIC"  on the eve of the October 28, the 91st anniversary of the foundation of the independent Czechoslovak state. The English version was published in August by the Czech Ministry of Defense with cooperation from the U.S. Embassy in Prague. Authors Václav Vondráška and František Hanzlík will be present to discuss their work.

 

 The event will be held in Czech.        More information at www.aic.cz/pozvanky/krajane_USA.pdf
 
 Admission to all events is free of charge.



 


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American Center Event - The Call of Dudy

Dear Members,
FYI


From: Prague, American Center [mailto:ACPrague@state.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 10:48 AM
Subject: American Center / Call of Dudy / October 29

 


                Thursday, October 29, 2009             

 

WHERE:  American Center, Tržiště 13, Prague 1 - Malá Strana

WHEN:           Thursday, October 29, 6 p.m.

WHAT:           CALL OF DUDY / Bohemian Bagpipes Across Borders

Documentary Film Screening  (CZ, 52min)

with live Czech bagpipe music Blaťácký soubor from Ševětín

Call of Dudy is the first and only documentary film on the Czech bagpiping tradition.  Shot in South and West Bohemia, the film captures the people and the places which are keeping this centuries-old tradition alive today and for future generations.  Michael Cwach, Fulbright student, inspired Jefe Brown to make the film, which has been screened across Europe and the United States.

The band Blaťácký soubor from Ševětín represents the musical traditions of the Blata region.

More information www.callofdudy.net


                Čtvrtek, 29. října 2009

 

KDE:            Americké centrum, Tržiště 13, Praha 1 - Malá Strana

KDY:            Čtvrtek, 29. října 2009, 18:00

CO:             CALL OF DUDY / Ještě hrajou dudy

Dokumentární film (CZ, 52min) a živá dudácká hudba

Blaťácký soubor ze Ševětína

Film Call of Dudy je první a jediný dokument o české dudácké tradici.  Při natáčení v jižních a západních Čechách filmaři zachytili hudebníky, kteří tuto tradici uchovávají živou pro budoucí pokolení.  Michael Cwach, stipendista Fulbrightova programu, inspiroval Jefa Browna k natočení filmu, který byl už promítán v Evropě i ve Spojených státech.

Vystoupení Blaťáckého souboru ze Ševětína, představí hudební tradice z Blaťácké oblasti

Více informací na www.callofdudy.net




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Monday, October 12, 2009

 

AARO - **Final Call** - View From Iraq, Ambassador Cameron Munter - October 19th

Dear AARO Members,
If you plan to attend Ambassador Munter's talk next Monday, there is still space for what promises to be a look behind the scenes at the US strategy for Iraq. Cameron Munter is an engaging, entertaining speaker who will be most ready to take your questions after his main talk of about half an hour. The more interesting your questions, the more interesting will be the replies, so come prepared! 
Starts at 6pm. Coffee, tea and cookies will be on hand, a glass of wine while stocks last. Guests are welcome, the event is free for Members and their guests. Please rsvp to this address by today, thank you.

Your AARO Prague Board


AARO Prague is privileged to host a very special event. Our guest
speaker will be Ambassador Cameron Munter, Political Military
Minister Counselor of the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq.

When: Monday 19th October, from 6pm
Where:  American Center, Trziste 13, Prague 1

Until summer 2009, Ambassador Munter was U.S. Ambassador to Serbia, notably during the attacks on the US Embassy in Belgrade 2008, where his prompt actions were praised in safeguarding the wellbeing of US Citizens. In 2006 he completed a six month posting in Mosul, where he headed the U.S. government's first Provincial Reconstruction Team in Iraq.
Munter has also served in Prague, Warsaw, Bonn, as well as in Washington.
He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Cornell, a Master's and a Doctorate
in History from Johns Hopkins. He has been an AARO Member since 2005.
In his current posting, he directs strategic planning and American
civil-military coordination during the military drawdown in Iraq.

The main part of the event will be followed by a Q & A.

Please note that this event is free of charge, and open to Members' guests, but rsvp must be received in order to secure places. The event is held at the American Center by kind of permission of Mr. David Gainer, Cultural Attaché to the US Embassy, Prague.

Please rsvp to: aaroprague@pragmatica.cz 
no later than Monday 12th October, thank you.

AARO Prague Board




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# posted by Association of Americans Resident Overseas - CZ @ 10/12/2009

Sunday, October 11, 2009

 

AARO 3rd Thursday - 15th October, Braunuv Sklep

Dear AARO Members,
October 3rd Thursday falls on the 15th, space is reserved from 6pm in Braunuv Sklep, Karlovo namesti 24, Prague 1 (directions below). Those of you familiar with the venue will know it as a cozy restaurant, serving an excellent range of wine and beer. Those of you who'd like a bite to eat can choose from the extensive and reasonably-priced menu, offering a quality range of international and traditional Czech dishes.
Hope to see you there.
Your AARO Prague Board.

Metro - Karlovo namesti
Trams - 3, 9, 14, 24 to Vodickova, 22, 18, 16, 6 etc to Karlovo nam



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# posted by Association of Americans Resident Overseas - CZ @ 10/11/2009

Friday, October 09, 2009

 

US Embassy - Warden Message - Football Match

Dear AARO Members,
FYI.

-----Original Message-----
From: Beam, David A <BeamDA@state.gov>
To: Prague, ACSPRG <AcsPrg@state.gov>
Sent: Fri, Oct 9, 2009 3:44 pm
Subject: Warden Message Poland-Czech Soccer Match October 10, 2009

This Saturday, October 10th at 8:00pm, the Czech national soccer team
will play the Polish national team at Generali Arena (formerly AXA
arena, also known as AC Sparta Stadium, Letna, Praha 7).  Recent press
reports highlight Czech Police concerns regarding the potential for
conflicts between small populations of the Polish and Czech fan base.
American citizens should use caution when traveling near Generali Arena.
On Saturday and early Sunday, there could be disturbances in areas where
groups of fans may congregate, including Letna Park (Letenske Sady) and
Hradcanska and Vltavska metro stations, as well as routes to and from
these venues.  Additional areas of concern could include international
bus stations, train stations, and Mustek metro station, as well as
Vaclavske namesti and Staromestske namesti.  The Embassy urges Americans
to use caution and  avoid traveling near groups of demonstrators or
unruly fans. 

Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the U.S. Embassy's
website the U.S. Department of State's, Bureau of Consular Affairs
website <http://www.travel.state.gov/>  , where the current Worldwide
Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific
Information can be found.  The U.S. Embassy also encourages U.S.
citizens to review "A safe trip abroad"
includes valuable security information for those both living and
traveling abroad.  In addition to information on the Internet, travelers
may obtain up-to-date information on security conditions by calling
1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada, or outside the U.S. and
Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.

For after-hours emergencies, please call the U.S. Embassy in Prague at
420-257-022-000.   

American Embassy Prague
420-257-022-000
American Citizen Services Unit



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# posted by Association of Americans Resident Overseas - CZ @ 10/09/2009

Tuesday, October 06, 2009

 

Fwd: U.S. Embassy Prague American Citizen Services Newsletter October 2009

Dear AARO Members,
FYI. All matters related to this e-mail should be directed to the e-mail address below.
AARO Prague Board


-----Original Message-----
From: Prague, ACSPRG <AcsPrg@state.gov>
Sent: Mon, Oct 5, 2009 2:17 pm
Subject: U.S. Embassy Prague American Citizen Services Newsletter October 2009

U.S. Embassy Prague

American Citizen Services Newsletter



October 2009 

Dear American Citizens:

Greetings from Prague!  I hope you will join us for some of the upcoming events 
detailed below.

Visit of Regional Federal Benefits Unit.  Experts from our Regional Federal 
Benefits Unit (RFBU) will be available to discuss individual cases and answer 
questions on Social Security and other federal benefits at the American Embassy 
in Prague October 14-16 from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM.  Please email the American 
Citizen Services unit <mailto:ACSPRG@state.gov>  with any questions about the 
visit or to schedule an appointment (walk-ins are permitted but those with 
appointments will be seen first).  You may also e-mail specific questions that 
we will pass to our RFBU colleagues in advance so they will be better prepared 
to respond to your needs.  

Social Security Totalization Q&A Session.  There will be a town hall-style 
meeting on the U.S.-Czech Social Security Totalization Agreement on October 14 
at 3:30 pm in the American Center, located at Tržiště 13 in Prague 1, just down 
the road from the Embassy.  Please spread the word, and come with your questions 
about Social Security and the Totalization Agreement.  Please visit our website 
for more information about the Totalization Agreement <http://prague.usembassy.gov/acs_federal.html> 
.
American Citizen Services Day in Plzen.  During our upcoming ACS Day in Plzen, 
the Embassy team will provide services normally available at the Embassy, such 
as passport renewals, notarial services, and reports of birth abroad.  Please 
mark your calendars for the morning of October 27th in Plzen.  Services will be 
provided on an appointment basis only.  To make an appointment, please email the 
American Citizen Services unit <mailto:ACSPRG@state.gov>  no later than October 
20th.  The details are as follows:

ACS Day in Plzen:  October 27th from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM at the American Center 
located at Dominikánská 9, Plzeň 301 12.

 Voting Information. Massachusetts Voters, Submit Your Ballot Request now for 
the December 8, 2009 Special Primary!  On Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 
Massachusetts will hold a special primary election followed by the special State 
election on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 to fill the vacancy left as a result of 
the passing of Senator Edward M. Kennedy. A list of candidates will be available 
by November 13, 2009 at: www.sec.state.ma.us.  Request a ballot for this 
election by completing and submitting a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) if 
you have not done so already in calendar year 2009. If you are eligible to vote 
in this election, and requested and received a ballot for last year's 
presidential election, you will automatically receive an absentee ballot, and 
need not take any further action unless your mailing address has changed.  The 
online version of the FPCA and Massachusetts' instructions on how to fill out 
and submit the form are available at: www.fvap.gov.  To save transit time, send 
your signed FPCA directly to your local election office via fax or as an email 
attachment. Fax numbers and email addresses can be found at: 
www.sec.state.ma.us.  You must also submit the original FPCA by mail if you fax 
or email the form.

Na shledanou!

David Beam
Consul General
Embassy of the United States

 


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