Brian Gallagher: Certainly there were those outside Croatia who also supported the generals. I will single out here the former adviser to Margaret Thatcher, Robin Harris. He helped raise the profile of the case and was forthright in support. That was quite brave; believing in the innocent of alleged war criminals is not necessarily a very popular thing to do. The Croatian diaspora can take pride in its support. Indeed, Croatian Americans took part in the defence – Luka Misetic and Tom Kuzmanovic. And from Canada was Ana Katalinic, the Gotovina case manager.
Category: Events
Davor Vukovic Exhibit at Broadway Gallery in New York City October 24th – November 12, 2012
Davor Vukovic, a self-educated painter and poet, is one of the most prominent artists in contemporary Croatian landscape painting. Vukovic possesses originality mixed with an innate talent for spontaneous expression. Although his poems are more subtle and introspective, his paintings are passionate and exciting—he engages himself both physically and emotionally. Expressing himself in a range of colors that reflect both his inner-self and his outer interactions with nature, Vukovic infuses modernity and impressionism into energetic paintings that soothe the mind. His work, through its evocative use of color, movement, texture, and shape, display a state of mind rather than a tangible landscape. He will be highlighted in a major solo exhibition at Broadway Gallery, NYC.
Nenad Bach interviewed by Garrison Leykam who hosts Conversation Crossroad
On Monday August 6th, Nenad was interviewed by Garrison Leykam who hosts Conversation Crossroad. The program is the definitive Internet-based radio program for listeners who want the best in entertainment, information and intriguing ideas. On Friday August 17th, the band will be making its return to the legendary Towne Crier as guests of Black 47! The Band is honored to be opening for them. The show starts at 8:30 p.m. and the Towne Crier is located at 130 Route 22 Pawling, New York.
Japan Croatia Friendship House completed in Tokamachi in 2012 – congratulations!
Japan Croatia Friendship House is a result of very good relations that the Republic of Croatia has with Japan. The House has been completed in 2012, based on the project of two distinguished Croatian architects Vinko Penezić i Krešimir Rogina. Very important role in launching the project had Yoshifumi Sekiguchi, Mayor of the city of Tokamachi on the photo, former Croatian ambassador Dr. Drago Štambuk, present Croatian amabassador Ms Mira Martinec on the photo, and of course, Croatian national soccer team that lived and trained in the city throughout the 2002 World Cup.
New York City premiere of "The Doll" by Miro Gavran on June 22nd 2012
Miro Gavran’s play “The Doll” will be premiered in New York on June 22nd by Storefront & Bench Production with The Local Theatre Present at the Gallery MC in the West End. The translation into English was done by Nina H. Kay-Antoljak. Sanja Bestic is directing and the members of the cast are Anna-Nora Bernstein and Chris Batstone. This premiere in New York will be the first performance of the play in the United States.
Miro Gavran's play to be premiered in Antwerp, Belgium on 12th April 2012
“Chekov Says Good-bye to Tolstoy”, Miro Garan’s drama, will be premiered at the TEATRA AAN DE STROM (www.theateraandestroom.be ) in Antwerp, Belgium on 12th April. The translation into Flemish has been done by Bob Snijers, who will directing the play, and the roles will be played by Jef Demedts, Magda Cnudde. Steven de Lelie and Annelore Stubbe. The drama has had nine premieres to date: in Croatia, the Czech Republic, the United States of America, France and Poland, so that the Belgian premiere will be the tenth.
1040 years of uninterrupted tradition of celebrating the Day of St Blaise in Dubrovnik
Celebrations of the fest day of St Blaise (in Croatian, Sveti Vlaho), Dubrovnik patron saint, is celebrated since 972 AD, that is, continuously for 1040 years. This patron relates Dubrovnik and Croatia with Armenia, because St Blais was Armenian saint. The Festival of St Blaise is also the City of Dubrovnik Day. Croatian-Armenian friendship society has been founded in Croatia’s capital Zagreb in 2003. Its current president is Croatian pianist Naira Astaryan of Armenian origin.
Rudjer Boskovic 1711-1787 Croatian polymath and the Royal Society exhibition in London until 15 Feb 2012
To celebrate the 300th anniversary of the birth of Croatian scientist Rudjer Boskovic, the Royal Society is mounting a small exhibition of rare books and archives relating to Boscovich, his work, and his influence on later British scientists including Joseph Priestley, Humphry Davy and J J Thomson. He visited the Royal Society while in London on a diplomatic mission in 1760, and was immediately elected a Fellow of the Society. The exhibition will open from 24 November 2011 until 15 February 2012.
Incorporating the Diaspora in Contemporary Croatian Studies @ The Harriman Institute
This series of short presentations will introduce the exciting and dynamic developments at the University of Rijeka’s new campus, as well as outline the university’s goals for expanding international cooperation, exchange, and Croatian language education. There will also be a focus on how to strengthen cooperation and exchange between the University of Rijeka and Croatian émigré communities in the United States, including knowledge transfer, student exchanges, contributions of returning scholars, and development opportunities.
Nenad Bach Band and Marci Geller at Towne Crier Cafe September 30, 2011
The Nenad Bach Band will be returning to one of their favorite haunts, the Towne Crier on Friday September 30th. The show starts at 8:30 p.m. and tickets are $17.50 in advance and $22.50 at the door. The Towne Crier is located on 130 Route 22, Pawling, New York. Opening the show and joining the band will be special guest Marci Geller, one of Nenad’s favorite singers. Marci is something to marvel at.
Middle European Mathematical Olympiad organized in Varazdin, Croatia 2011
The Middle European Mathematical Olympiad (MEMO) is the continuation of Austrian-Polish Mathematical Competition (APMC), held 29 times from 1978 to 2006. Now ten countries participate in the MEMO: Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland. The 5th Middle European Mathematical Olympiad was held in Varaždin, Croatia, from 1st to 7th September 2011. About a hundred participants came, including 60 contestants and 20 team leaders and their deputies. On the photo prof.dr. Ilko Brnetić, University of Zagreb, chairman of the Jury.
Festival Kvarner a new meeting point of artists and scholars in Opatija, Croatia
The idea of the artistic exchange on a European level is revived in our Festival in the Kvarner region in Croatia. The fact that many composers, such as Mahler, Puccini, Lehar, Kalman, etc., who, over the course of history, have stayed here and have been inspired by the picturesque landscape and the Mediterranean flair proves that this location is perfectly suitable for music: history provides us with the evidence that our idea has a good basis. On the photo Vjekoslav Martinko, Lovran, president of the Festival Kvarner. Director of the Festival is dr. Michael Fendre, Vienna.
Nenad Bach Band At The BeanRunner Cafe NY Friday August 19 2011 7:30-10:30 pm
Join us Friday, August 19, 2011 7:30 to 10:30 pm, At The BeanRunner Cafe 201 South Division Street, Peekskill, NY to listen to The Nenad Bach Band . We are an intimate and friendly live music cafe with a full menu, including beer and wine, available during all performances. Seating fills quickly, so give us a call – 914.737.1701 – to reserve your table. Seating starts at 7:30 pm. Showtime is at 8:00 pm. Nenad Bach has a dream, nurtured through wartime and expatriation, and informed by his quest for universal justice and deep longing for world peace. The result: All I Want Is Freedom, a potent shot of rock infused with heart and soul.
15th Anniversary of cooperation between Croatian Armed Forces and Minnesota National Guard
The 15th anniversary of successful cooperation between the Croatian Armed Forces (CAF) and Minnesota National Guard was commemorated this weekend by military exercise of 27 CAF members and the same number of members of the Minnesota National Guard, and by the meeting in Minnesota of Ministry of Defense State Secretary Pjer Šimunović, Croatia, with Minnesota National GGuard Commander Major General Richard C. Nash. The military exercise was led for the first time by the Croatian Army female officer Second Lieutenant Manuela Denzic.
US Senator Jeff Sessions to Deliver Keynote Address in Opatija, Croatia
The Adriatic Institute for Public Policy will host a regional conference for elected officials and reform proponents at the International Leaders Summit in Opatija, Croatia, June 16-18, 2011. The Adriatic Institute for Public Policy is pleased to announce that United States Senator Jeff Sessions will deliver a keynote address at Adriatic Institute’s International Leaders Summit.
18th Annual Convention of the NFCA to Take Place in Pittsburgh June 4, 2011
The 18th Annual Convention of the National Federation of Croatian Americans Cultural Foundation (NFCA) will take place in Pittsburgh on June 4, 2011 at the Clarion Hotel in Greentree, located just outside of Pittsburgh. Delegates from throughout the United States are expected to attend.
Pope Benedict XVI on his apostolic visit to Croatia 4 and 5 June 2011
Croatia will soon host pope Benedict XVI on 4 and 5 June 2011, which is the National Day of Croatian Families. The slogan of his visit is “Together in Christ”. For that occasion a very nice song has been composed, in which about 30 Croatian singers participate. The first international recognition of Croatia came in 879 from Pope John VIII, ie. 1132 years ago!
Four centuries of Croatians in Vienna
Pozivamo Vas na izložbu 400 godina Hrvata u Beču 7. travnja 2011. u 19 sati u Galeriju Matice hrvatske, Zagreb, ul. Matice hrvatske 2. Autori izložbe su dr. Josip Seršić i g. Mijo Jurić iz Beča. Suradnici su Gabriela Novak-Karall i Petar Tyran iz Beča. Sudjeluje i dr. Jan Kickert, veleposlanik R. Austrije u Hrvatskoj. Hrvati su prije četristo godina (1609) imali svoje Hrvatsko Selo ( Crabaten doerfel / Krowoten doerfel) u nekadašnjem bečkom predgrađu Spittelberga (Spitaljbrega).
Please help Japan
Japan has been struck by the tragedy of Biblical proportions. Pray for Japan.
Perforations Festival to be held in New York City, March 11-21, 2011
Zvonimir Dobrovic (left) in association with La MaMa will be bringing the Perforacija Festival from Croatia to NewYork. The Peforations Festival is a live arts festival featuring some of the leading contemporary performing artists from Southeast Europe. The festival will be held at Club La MaMa in New York City, March 11-21, 2011.