The non-profit I Medici got off the ground as Dr. Ante Padjen’s string quartet 30 years ago. “My sanity valve,” says Padjen (left), who officially formed the orchestra in 1989. Today, physicians, medical students and researchers make up half of I Medici di McGill’s musicians.
Year: 2008
CROWN Forum launches today, March 2, 2008
The CROWN Forum launches today, on March 2, 2008 and will introduce a greater degree of interactivity between CROWN, its members and people interested in Croatia and its culture. To access the forum point your browser to www.croatia.org/forum and register.
U.S. Senate Resolution Regarding NATO Member Invitations
The National Federation of Croatian Americans (NFCA) commends U.S. Senators Richard Lugar of Indiana and George Voinovich of Ohio for their leadership in introducing S. Res. 459 calling for NATO membership for the Republic of Albania, the Republic of Croatia, and the Republic of Macedonia.
Croatia to play Scotland in friendly, March 26, 2008 in Glasgow
Slaven Bilic (left) will lead the Croatian National Team in a friendly match against Scotland on march 26, 2008. The Scots feel that a match against a team ranked 10th in the world will provide the kind of test Scotland needs if they are to build on their impressive, if ultimately unsuccessful, Euro 2008 qualification bid.
Ivan Dragicevic Brings Our Lady of Medjugorje to Australia
For the fifth time, Ivan Dragicevic (left) came back to Australia in his mission to share the love and messages he has been receiving from Our Lady. The First of his talks in Australia was in Melbourne, Victoria followed by six other places in the states of New South Wales and Queensland. The last of these talks was held on 26 February at The Sacred Heart in Pymble. Violi Calvert (left) reports.
Premiere of "Black 47 at Connolly's" at Westchester Film Festival March 8, 2008
Larry Kirwan (left) and the band Black 47 are the subjects of a new film by filmmakers Stephanie Silber and Vic Zimet. The film weaves together a history of the band’s beginnings, and by extension, a rich underlay of Irish-American history and the Diaspora. The film will be screened at the Westchester Film Festival on Mach 8, 2008 starting at 2:35 p.m.
Mario Ančić and Ivan Ljubičić advance to quarterfinals at Zagreb Indoors
Top-seeded Ivan Ljubičić served 18 aces in beating fellow Croat Lovro Zovko 6-4, 7-6 (3) to make the quarterfinals of the Zagreb Indoors on Wednesday. The other remaining Croat, unseeded Mario Ančić (left), reached his first quarterfinal in Zagreb when he defeated German Denis Gremelmayr 6-3, 6-2.
Mario Novak "Breaking Boundaries" at Calumet in NYC February 28, 2008
Breaking Boundaries is the new exhibit by Mario Novak, exploring the concept of “never before.” A powerful combination of bringing state of the art equipment to locations in Turkey, Croatia, and Central America, and quality printing that will blow you away. The exhibit will open February 28, 2008 at the Calumet Photographic, HP Gallery in New York City starting at 7:00 p.m.
Ksenija Prohaska performs as Marlene Dietrich in Pittsburgh March 15-16, 2008
Celebrated Croatian actress Ksenija Prohaska brings Marlene Dietrich, a one-woman show originally written for her, to the Cabaret at Theater Square in Pittsburgh, March 15-16, 2008. Audiences all over have been overwhelmed by the brilliance of Ksenija’s interpretation of Marlene Dietrich, to which numerous national and international awards can testify.
Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova in Once for your consideration at the Oscars
Academy Award Nominee Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova for Best Song “Falling Slowly”. Once is a 2007 Irish musical film written and directed by John Carney. Set in Dublin, this naturalistic drama stars musicians Glen Hansard (of popular Irish rock band The Frames) and Markéta Irglová as fictional struggling musicians. Update:They won Oscars
CROWN Croatian World Network Newsletter, February 23, 2008
Editorial .C R O A T I A . O R GCROWN Croatian World Network photo by Risha Dear All, My editorials are sparse more than ever. These…
KUD Gorjanac performance in Tokyo February 20, 2008
KUD Gorjanac performed at the International Festival of Immaterial Cultural Treasures held at the Toyko National Opera House on February 20, 2008. KUD Gorjanac, from Dakovo Croatia, was one of two international groups invited to attend the festival.
Sylvan Winds in concert March 13, 2008
The Sylvan Winds are starting the season with a free concert to be held at the Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimo, 24 West 12th Street on Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. The group has been hailed by the New York Times for “its venturesome programming and stylishness of performance.”
A wedding in Croatia
Have you ever wanted to have a destination wedding? Have you ever thought to pick somewhere memorable to celebrate that special day? Does Croatia come to mind? If not BWT Weddings in Croatia will help you plan your wedding in Croatia.
The Croatian Centre for Global Health has launched
The Croatian Centre for Global Health has recently been founded at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Split, Croatia. Its co-founders, Professor Ana Marusic and Professor Igor Rudan, are both hoping that the Centre will help to re-integrate Croatian biomedical science into global trends.
Falkuša regatta in 1593, the earliest known regatta in Europe
The 1593 regatta consisted of seventy four wooden fishing boats called falkuša, from the harbour of the town of Komiža on the island of Vis to the islet of Palagruža. It was the oldest known boat race in Europe. Falkuša is autochthonous Croatian boat of 9m of length, with the mast of equal size, in use from 11th or 12th century.
Random Lunacy tonight in Salem Oregon, with great review in Salem News
The documentary, “Random Lunacy: videos from the road less traveled”, directed and produced by Victor Zimet and Stephanie Silber is more about survival outside conventional society than a story about a man. It’s a completely unique portrayal of human inventiveness, persistence, and the longevity and strength of family. Music by Nenad Bach among other talented musicians.
Kosovo Declares Independence on February 17, 2008
Kosovo’s parliament declared the disputed territory a nation on Sunday, February 17, 2008, mounting a historic bid to become an “independent and democratic state” backed by the U.S. and European allies.
Super Mario Ančić Comeback in 2008 with the Finals in Marseille, France
Super Mario as they call Mario Ančić is announcing a comeback in 2008 with a great game against Baghdatis in Marseille, France. Finals are tomorrow. After being ill for more than…
High Jump World Champion Blanka Vlašić's 20th consecutive victory
Croatia’s world champion Blanka Vlašić earned her 20th consecutive victory on Wednesday at the Women’s High Jump Meeting in her hometown of Split. The 24-year-old jumped 2.01 metres, setting a meet record at a venue just a few hundred metres from her Dalmatian coast home.