In 2024, I will release my 7th and 8th album. Music from the movies played by symphony orchestra, and Forgotten Songs, album with the songs that I either recorded but never released or never recorded at all but remembered them. Let’s see if I really accomplish that. My main preoccupation after having Parkinson for 14 years is a global movement PingPongParkinson that I started on March 1, 2017. Two major tournaments are listed here: 9-12 May 2024 PingPongParkinson German Open, and 14-19 October 2024 PingPongParkinson World Championship Laško Slovenia.
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Marinko Marco Radakovic to appear in the film "Don't Look Up"
Marinko Marco Radakovic (left) will appear in the new film “Don’t Look Up” an upcoming American satirical science fiction black comedy film written, produced, and directed by Adam McKay. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence as two low-level astronomers attempting to warn mankind, via a media tour, about an approaching comet that will destroy Earth. The film is set to receive a limited theatrical release on December 10, 2021, prior to streaming on Netflix on December 24, 2021.
NFCA and CFU To Celebrate 30 Plus Years of Croatian Independence on June 26th Celebration Webinar
On Saturday, June 26th at 11:00am eastern, the NFCA will be co-hosting with the Croatian Fraternal Union, a global webinar salute to the founding of the Republic of Croatia’s democracy. The NFCA’s webinar will celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Independence Day and to honor another “Statehood Day” (1990 milestone) and Croatia’s successful and historic road to democracy and it’s independence achieved especially in the 1990-1991 time frame.
Poziv Hrvatima u iseljeništvu koji su prikupljali donacije: Neka vaša pomoć trajno ostane zapisana
Nenad Bach, osnivač œCROWN-a (Croatian World Network) pokrenuo je akciju pomoću koje bi pomoć Hrvata iz iseljeništva stradalima u potresu, ali i inače pomoć Hrvata iz iseljeništva Domovini, trajno ostala zapisana, te pomoću koje bi svima bilo vidljivo koliko je tko i iz koje države uplatio. Bach smatra kako je hrvatsko iseljeništvo uvijek pomagalo i pomaže kad je najgore, bezuvjetno, od srca i velikodušno, a za uzvrat nikad nije tražilo ništa.
GoFundMe Campaign Launched To Assist With Croatian Earthquake Relief Efforts
We are monitoring the situation in Croatia following the devastating earthquake that struck near the towns of Petrinja and Sisak, and caused major damage and loss of life. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who died and are injured, all those impacted, as well as with the first responders and volunteers who continue their search and rescue operations. As global Croatian organizations, we stand united with our homeland. We call on all of our members and friends to join us.
Rent A Local – Production for everyday people
Rent A Local is a new startup founded by Anđela Prnjak with the goal of helping foreigners with all their needs in Croatia. Prnjak was a producer with vast experience in high budget foreign video projects. After she lost her job because of Corona, she reinvented herself and founded a company that would be like “a production for everyday people”. They can help you organise a sailing trip, finding an apartment or a good location for your new business. Even searching a translator, mechanic, plumber or help you out with the paperwork. They will make your stay in Croatia less stressful.
New Book: "Immigrant Daughter: Stories You Never Told Me" by Catherine Capphahn
American-born Catherine knows little of her Croatian mother’s early life. When Marijana dies of ovarian cancer, twenty-two-year-old Catherine finds herself cut off from the past she never really knew. As Catherine searches for clues to her mother’s elusive history, she discovers that Marijana was orphaned during WWII, nearly died as a teenager, and escaped from Communist Yugoslavia to Rome, and then South America. Through travel and memory, history and imagination, Catherine resurrects the relatives she’s never known.
2019 Heritage, History and Cultures of Croatia Hosted by Robert Jerin
We invite you to join noted genealogist, Robert Jerin, for this custom designed exploration of beautiful Croatia. We’EUR(TM)ll have a chance to meet with local villagers as well as professionals working in the field of genealogy. We will learn why the gem we call Croatia has been sought after (or coveted) over the centuries. We’EUR(TM)ll explore the rugged landscape as we work our way north along the Dalmatian coastline. We’EUR(TM)ll visit towns with thousands of years of history, and port cities that pre-date Roman history. Tour dates are May 9-22, 2019.
Help needed with crowd funding a Croatian translation of the book "Health at Every Size"
Can you help? Jasna Roy is trying to rise funds necessary to acquire copy rights, translate to Croatian, and publish a book “Health at Every Size” by Linda Bacon Phd. This book inspired a new, groundbreaking program of the same name, meant for treating non-specific eating disorders, practiced in the Psychiatric hospital Sveti Ivan in Zagreb, Croatia. Every participant of the program, and also every other person struggling with any eating disorder (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and non-specific disorders) would greatly benefit from having the book available in their mother tongue.
Heritage and History Tour of Croatia and its Islands September 14-30, 2018
We invite you to join noted genealogist, Robert Jerin, for this custom designed exploration of beautiful Croatia. We’EUR(TM)ll have a chance to meet with local villagers as well as professionals working in the field of genealogy. Also encountering artisans and experts dedicated to studying the rich history, culture and heritage of Croatia. Not only will we walk the paths of our ancestors and notable figures in history but we will visit several places featured in major American motion pictures.
Maksim Mrvica in New York City November 27, 2017
For almost two decades, Croatian born pianist Maksim Mrvica (left), is the biggest selling crossover pianist in the world. His albums are sold in 57 countries, reaching gold and platinum sales! Join us for a VIP “Meet & Greet” with Maksim Mrvica on November 27 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. You will have an exclusive privilege to listen to the new tunes from Maksim’s upcoming album, which is scheduled to be released by the end of the year. Event space is limited so, and all tickets will be sent based on “first come, first served” policy.
Brenda Brkusic elected to LA Area Governor on the Board of Governors of the Television Academy
Brenda Brkusic (left) has been elected by members of the Television Academy to be the next LA Area Governor on the Board of Governors of the Television Academy. Brenda Brkusic is a 7-time Emmy Award-winner with over 15 years of experience in news, programming and production. She has been recognized on the Congressional Record of the US House of Representatives and at the International Leader’s Summit of the European Union for her work promoting human rights through film. She has won 3 CINE Golden Eagle Awards, 8 Telly Awards, and 2 Golden Mike Awards.
Thana Alexa to perform at concert honoring Ella Fitzgerald's Centennial on November 12, 2017
Croatian-American, Thana Alexa (left) will be performing a special concert celebrating Ella Fitzgerald’EUR(TM)s centennial at the Birdland Jazz Club in New York City on November 12, 2017. The program features milestone standards that inspired the legendary Ella Fitzgerald and highlight her journey from debut performance at the Apollo Theater’EUR(TM)s Amateur Night to her groundbreaking career as one of the most celebrated jazz artists of the 20th Century.
Public call for an open statement of interest Small and Medium Business Entrepreneurs
The Croatian Ministry of Tourism has issued a public call for an open statement to identify the interests and needs of small and medium – sized enterprises to invest in projects raising quality and additional offers of accommodation facilities from “Hotels”, who could be co-financed with EU Structural Funds. Interested parties have until October 18th, 2017 to contact the Ministry of Tourism. Read more in Croatian.
Dubrovnik Restaurant 4th Annual Farm to Table Celebration
Dubrovnik Restaurant will be hosting its 4th annual Farm to Table celebration on Thursday September 28th, starting from 6:30 p.m. and going to 11:00 p.m. The celebration will feature food and wine from local farmers. Music will be provided by Klapa Astoria. A complimentary Croatian gift is included and there will be raffle prizes. Admission is $50 per person.
Tomislav "Tom" Mihaljevic is named new CEO of the Cleveland Clinic
In just a few months, Dr. Tomislav Mihaljevic (left) will take over as the new president and CEO of the Cleveland Clinic. The incoming CEO was born in Croatia and is a naturalized American citizen. He earned his medical degree from the University of Zagreb’s medical school in Croatia and completed his residency in cardiovascular surgery at the Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery of the University of Zurich in Switzerland before coming to the United States. He speaks Croatian, English and German.
Igor Rudan creates Survival: The Story of Global Health
Survival. The Story of Global Health. The series is a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) created by Igor Rudan (left), Mickey Chopra and Iain Campbell and developed by the University of Edinburgh. The course was launched in 2017 and is available to watch online at YouTube. Each chapter covers a topic relating to global health.
Sandra Perkovic wins gold in London
Sandra Perkovic (left) has won gold at the IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federations) World Championships on Sunday, August 13, 2017. This is her second gold medal at the IAAF World Championships. She is also a two time Olympic gold medal winner, having won gold at the 2012 and 2016 Olympic games.
University of Zadar to host Inaugural "May of Brešan" in 2018
Ivo Brešan (27 May 1936 – 3 January 2017) was a Croatian playwright, novelist, and screenwriter, known for political satire. From May 18-20, 2018 the University of Zadar will host the the inaugural “May of Brešan”, an international academic conference dedicated to examining Brešan’s works. Those wanting to participate in the conference have until December 1, 2017 to register.
Croatian Men's National Water Polo team reclaims World Champions title
The Croatian men’s Water Polo team beat Hungary 8-6 in the finals of the 2017 FINA Water Polo championships on Saturday July 29th. It was the first time since 2007 that the Croatian Men’s Water Polo team have won the championship. There will be a celebration for the world champion Croatian water polo team on Ban Jelacic Square in Zagreb on Sunday July 30, 2017 starting at 6:00 p.m.