Croatian-American author Walter Mirkovic has published his first book of poetry. The book titled “Caught Between Darkness and Light” is a collection of poetry highlighting observations of the world through spontaneous workings of the mind and personal experience. The book is illustrated by his niece Adriana Starcic.
Author: Marko Puljić
Srdjan Bulat to give recital at the Royal Academy of Music in London on January 7, 2014
Classical guitarist, Srdjan Bulat will be holding a recital at the Royal Academy of Music in London, on Tuesday January 7, 2014. The recital will be held at the David Josefowitz Recital Hall and will start at 6:00 p.m. admission is free. Bulat, a post graduate student at the Royal Academy of Music will be performing works by Croatian composers.
Arsen Anton Ostojic wins in St. Louis and has been nominated for an Oscar for a third time
Both Arsen and his new Oscar nominated feature film “Halima’s Path” were awarded during the 22nd St. Louis International Film Festival, held from November 14th to 24th. Arsen received the Contemporary Cinema Award, which honors mid-career filmmakers doing challenging and innovative work. This is the third time that one of Arsen’s films will represent Croatia for the Oscars; his previous two films – “A Wonderful Night in Split” and “No One’s Son” were both Croatia’s official entries for an Academy Award.
It's not a Velvet but a Snowflake Revolution
Why a Snowflake? Simple. A snowflake is innocent, unique, gentle and clean, just like the vast majority of us. A snowflake is a child’s joy just like we all want to be joy and pride for our children because we did something for their future. But a snowflake upon snowflake, though gentle, can become a deep snow and an avalanche. Then they have a power that cannot be ignored. Croatian Hamed Bangoura started a non-violent Snowflake Revolution on Facebook, asking for fundamental change in a Croatian political arena. They expect over 50.000 snowflakes in 48 hours. Democracy by example.
Zamba to compete at the 30th International Blues Challenge in Memphis in January 21-25, 2014
Croatian Blues band Zamba (left) is an entrant for the 30th International Blues Challenge where musicians from around the world will be competing for for cash, prizes, and industry recognition. The Blues Foundation will present the 30th International Blues Challenge January 21-25, 2014 in Memphis, Tennessee. The world’s largest gathering of Blues acts represents an international search by The Blues Foundation and its affiliated organizations.
Zoran Orlic captures the band Trampled By Turtles in a new book
Croatian-American photographer Zoran Orlic (left) was given the opportunity to capture the band “Trampled by Turtles” as they performed their 10th anniversary concert in Minneapolis earlier this year. Those photos which feature candid backstage shots as well as explosive onstage moments have been collected in a book commemorating the event. The book goes on sale in November and is limited to 1,000 copies. Pre-order your copy today!
Galley walk through of David Maljkovic's exhibition at Metro Pictures in New York City October 12, 2013
A gallery walk-through of David Maljkovic’s current exhibition at Metro Pictures is being sponsored by Ikon Arts Foundation. Walk through begins at 3:15 p.m. on Saturday October 12, 2013. The show presents an animation, film installation, sound works and display forms, along with collaged inkjet prints mounted on aluminum and a slide projection.
Adriatic Wonder: the Work of Davor Vukovic at the Broadway Gallery in New York City October 16th – 29th 2013
Broadway Gallery is proud to announce an exhibition featuring the new work of Davor Vukovic. His most recent and largest paintings (300×300 cm) are to be shown in the artist’s second one-man exhibition at New York’s Broadway Gallery in October 2013. Although they depict the sea, islands, and submarine landscapes in tones of dark blue and indigo, they also reflect the sky, the infinity of the space, and the moving of myriads of stars and galaxies. The work involves reflections of dark and light sky with the bottom of the sea on the surface and in the deep water.
2Cellos Fall 2013 USA Tour
Young Croatian cellists Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser, known as 2CELLOS, achieved sensational success by taking the cello to a new level and breaking the boundaries between different genres of music. Their unique cello version of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal” took the world by storm. They are touring the USA in October and November 2013. Check to see if they are coming to your town!
Pianist Javor Bračić makes solo debut at Carnegie Hall on October 22, 2013
Since his arrival in the USA in 2009, Javor Bračić (left) has performed at various venues in New York City including the Metropolitan Museum, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, Steinway Hall and New York Historical Society. He has been heard on WQXR classical music station (the McGraw Hill Companies Young Artists Showcase) and has recently released a CD album “Tribute to Haydn” with works written by and dedicated to Joseph Haydn.
NFCA Alert: Croat Bosnian Census Requirement October 1-15, 2013
The National Federation of Croatian Americans alerts all Croat Bosnians living in the United States, in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), and around the world to register in early October for the first national census in twenty-two years. It is important for all Croatian Americans with Bosnian dual citizenship and/or Bosnian citizenry to register for the census to ensure that Croats will remain one of the three constituent peoples of BiH – according to the Dayton Peace Accords – and NOT fall into minority status.
Tajci's landmark 1,000th Concert to be held on October 26, 2013
There are not many, if any, politicians, actors, or singers who have spent 13 years staying in people’s homes and getting to know the real American spirit closeup and personal. Interestingly, this has been the unique experience of international singer, Tajci [TYchi], her American husband Matthew Cameron, and their three sons which inspired her new album “Awaken” to be performed at her landmark 1,000th concert on October 26 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Borna Coric and Ana Konjuh sweep the 2013 U.S. Open juniors titles
Croatians Borna Coric and Ana Konjuh (left) swept the U.S. Open juniors titles Sunday.The 15-year-old Konjuh defeated Tornado Alicia Black of the United States 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (6) in the girls’ final, adding to her Australian Open junior title this year. Coric, 16, beat Thanasi Kokkinakis of Australia 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 in the boys’ final.
WTTW Chicago to rebroadcast documentary film "They Never Walked Alone" on Velika Gospa
Thursday, August 15, 2013 the day of the Feast of the Assumption (Velika Gospa) WTTW Prime in Chicago will be rebroadcasting the documentary film called “They Never Walked Alone” that celebrates 100 years of St. Jerome Croatian parish located in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood. The film will air starting at 2:00 pm CST.
First Taste: Dubrovnik in New Rochelle. Croatian Restaurant in New York
Okay, folks, close your laptop and pick up the phone. You need to book a meal at Dubrovnik Restaurant in New Rochelle, New York, right now, this instant. Here’s the deal: this month-old Croatian restaurant has an intimate stony outdoor terrace on which its owner has built a serious, bang-up, wood-burning oven. Imagine tiny, tender, smoke scented octopus and squid, the tips of their tentacles curled lightly charred. Or a generous whole branzino, its belly stuffed with herbs, sparkling with Croatian sea salt, and still cracking from the fire. Heaven.
Flirting in Croatian – A Vacationer's Guide is available on Amazon
Flirting in Croatian – A Vacationer’s Guide is not your average language course. Nor is it just another dating book. It’s your ticket to summer celebrity, guaranteed to make you the hottest thing on the far side of the Adriatic. Available on Amazon in the U.S. and through specialty shop Heart of Croatia as well as in Algoritam stores throughout Croatia, this pocket-sized powerhouse of a language and seduction course provides you with everything you need to talk the talk with the ladies in Croatian.
NFCACF Elects New President Paul Tonšetić-Kunder
The National Federation of Croatian Americans Cultural Foundation (NFCACF) has elected a new President, Mr. Paul Tonšetić-Kunder, to succeed Mr. Bill Vergot who is retiring after serving two terms as President since 2011. Mr. Tonšetić-Kunder of Coral Springs, Florida is a third generation Croatian American originally born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. Both maternal and fraternal grandparents came from Croatia in the early 1900’s (Samobor and Grubišno Polje), and they settled in the Western Pennsylvania area.
Croatian-American patriot Joseph Thomas Rukavina (1922-2013)
Joseph Rukavina, 91 years old of White Bear Lake, MN died on June 10, 2013 at Southview Acres Health Care Center in West St. Paul after five months battling cardio-renal syndrome and congestive heart failure. He was born in Virginia, MN February 4, 1922 to Croatian immigrant parents, Thomas and Lucy Rukavina. He attended local Virginia schools and then two years at Virginia Junior College . Joe served in the US Navy for three years and earned a commendation for heroism on Iwo Jima. Joe was a long time activist within the Democratic party and so proud of his work with three Croatian American groups: Croatian Fraternal Union, MN Croatian Cultural Society and the National Federation of Croatian Americans.
LET’S CEE-Short Film Competition – Due date for submissions June 16, 2013
LET‘S CEE Film Festival presents once a year in Vienna high-quality productions from Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), including the Caucasus region and Turkey. Since its first installment in 2012, the LET‘S CEE Film Festival has been providing an exclusive and attractive stage for Central and Eastern European cinematography. The second LET’S CEE Film Festival will be held from September 13th to September 21st, 2013. The Call for Entries will be available till June 16, 2013.
The Council for Croats outside of Croatia is founded
The council will assist in designing and implementing policies, programs and activities in relation to Croats who live beyond the borders of our beautiful country. Members of the council are among the most prominent representatives of the Croatian community from around the world, as well as representatives of the most important institutions in the country. All of them will help the Croatian government in designing and implementing policies, programs and activities in relation to the Croats living outside its borders.