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17.08.2010
A Functionalist jewel in Ostrava opens to the public for the first time
The famous Šlapeta Villa at No. 8 Čedičová Street in Silesian Ostrava (also known as the Liska Villa for its original owner, Eduard Liska), which is one of four national cultural monuments in Ostrava, is being opened to the public for the very first time. Its owners decided to take this step in support of Ostrava's candidacy for the title of European Capital of Culture 2015. >>>here (Word).
02.08.2010
Ostrava bids farewell to the Month of Authors’ Readings
Even though the biggest literary festival in the Czech
Republic - the Month of Authors' Readings - has been taking place for eleven
years already, it was held in Ostrava only for the first time this year. That
happened thanks to Ostrava's candidacy for the title of European Capital of
Culture 2015. here>>> (Word).
22.07.2010
The Month of Authors’ Readings at the Old Arena is already an inseparable part of July in Ostrava
The biggest literary festival in the Czech
Republic - the Month of Authors' Readings - has entered its final ten days and
slowly is moving towards its conclusion. For the entire month of July so far,
the festival has been offering not only intense literary but also culinary,
musical and often even linguistic experiences in Ostrava.
here>>> (Word).
12.07.2010
Literature, cheese, wine, crêpes, creative workshops, photography – the Month of Authors’ Readings offers all of it
On
Thursday 1 July, the biggest Czech literary festival - the Month of Authors'
Readings - official began in Ostrava. Thanks
to Ostrava's candidacy for the title of European Capital of Culture 2015, the
festival is running this year not only in Brno but also for the first time in
Ostrava. French literature is this year's guest of honour, and the Old Arena -
club for culture and information 2015 is hosting an wide array of distinguished
Czech and French writers throughout July.
here>>> (Word).
11.07.2010
Launch of Jan Balabán’s final book is part of the official opening of the Month of Authors’ Readings at the Old Arena
On Thursday 1 July, the biggest literary
festival in the Czech Republic - the Month of Authors' Readings - starts in
Ostrava. Thanks to Ostrava's candidacy for the title of European Capital of
Culture 2015, the festival is taking place not only in Brno but also in Ostrava
for the first time.
here>>> (Word).
10.07.2010
The biggest literary festival in the Czech Republic to take place in Ostrava for the first time
The Month of Authors'
Readings, the biggest Czech literary festival, with a ten-year tradition, will
simultaneously take place in two cities. In addition to its traditional setting
of Brno, it will also take place for the first time in Ostrava.
here>>> (Word).
28.06.2010
Leading experts on culture and regional development gather at the Old Arena
On
24-25 June an international conference on culture and development titled "Soft
Factors in Development of Regions with an Emphasis on Culture, Creativity and
Innovation" is being held at the Old Arena - club for culture and information
2015.
here>>> (Word).
13.06.2010
Ostrava’s strong tradition of photography continues as the 15 from Fiducia launch an exhibition of their work in Brussels
On
Tuesday 1 June at 7:30 p.m. the Czech Centre in Brussels hosts the gala opening
of the exhibition ‘Ostrava, the City Of My Hope', showcasing the work of the ‘15
from the Fiducia' - a loose grouping of photographers united by their
connection with the Fiducia Gallery (at the Fiducia bookshop in Ostrava). here>>> (Word)..
13.06.2010
Opera legend mezzo-soprano Soňa Červená at the Old Arena
On Tuesday 8 June at 7 p.m. the Old Arena - club for culture and information
2015 will host the Ostrava premiere of a filmed performance of the opera Tomorrow There Will Be... (Zítra se
bude...) by the Czech National Theatre. here>>> (Word)..
27.05.2010
The Old Arena – club for culture and information 2015 is participating in International Children’s Day celebrations in Ostrava
On Tuesday 1 June, the Old Arena - club forculture and information 2015 is actively participating in celebrations of International Children's Day, an event being called "Ostrava Full of Children". here>>> (Word).
25.05.2010
The Ostrava in Prague cultural survey was officially launched at the Světozor cinema
An evening in retro 1980s style at Prague's Světozor cinema kicked off aunique three-month cultural survey called Ostrava in Prague yesterday. Withthis survey, the north Moravian metropolis is presenting to the capital cityits cultural output in the areas of theatre, film, fine arts, music and architecture. zde>>> (Word).
20.05.2010
The two-day symposium “Art, Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion” in Ostrava was a success
On May 13-14 at the Old Arena - club for culture and information 2015 in Ostrava, the symposium "Art, Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion - Preconditions for the Development of Creativity" took place. here>>> (Word).
30.04.2010
Ostrava 2015 brings new educational opportunities in the area of cultural management
The Ostrava 2015
project supports education in the area of cultural management and the
innovations that arise from it. In May and June 2010, thanks to Ostrava's candidacy
for the title of European Capital of Culture 2015, several educational events
will take place: the €uroprojects
seminar (May 5), the symposium "Art, Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion -
Preconditions for the Development of Creativity" (May 13-14), and a conference
organized by the University of Ostrava titled "Soft Factors in Regional
Development" (June 24-25). here>>> (Word).
26.04.2010
Ostrava 2015 supports a multicultural creative game
Future City Game is a one-day creative workshop taking place as part of Ostrava's candidacy for the title of European Capital of Culture 2015. The Future City Game scheduled for May on the theme "Ostrava 2015 - city of cultural diversity" ties in to the previous game, whose theme was "creative city". here>>> (Word).
26.04.2010
Students at the University of Ostrava support Ostrava 2015 in their Majáles celebrations
On Wednesday 28 April, Majáles - a student celebration of the comingsummer - takes place. In addition to the usual concerts and accompanyingevents, students from the University of Ostrava are supporting the Ostrava 2015project this year. here>>> (Word).
22.04.2010
Ostrava 2015 WIDE OPEN!!!
On Saturday 24 April from 10 am to 5 pm the Ostrava City Hall will open its doors to the public, which it has already done on several occasions. here>>> (Word).
21.04.2010
The Old Arena is dusting off a play by Maciej Wojtyszko
On Friday 23 April at 7 pm, the Old Arena - club for culture and information 2015 will present visitors with the Czech première of a play by the Polish film and television director, playwright, and author of books for children and adolescents Maciej Wojtyszko. here>>> (Word).
20.04.2010
The biggest Czech literary festival will take place in Ostrava this year
A Month of Authors' Readings is today the most extensive literary festival organized in the Czech Republic. Thanks to Ostrava's candidacy for the prestigious title of European Capital of Culture 2015, this year it will take place in Ostrava in addition to Brno. here>>> (Word).
30.03.2010
Young professionals from the Czech Republic and Germany met to discuss the prospects of the Ostrava region
On March 26 and 27, a workshop took place on the theme of the Ostrava region's prospects. Twelve successful young stipend recipients from the Czech Republic and Germany also discussed this theme with representatives of the Ostrava 2015 team. here>>> (Word).
04.03.2010
As part of Ostrava’s candidacy for European Capital of Culture, the Old Arena – a club for information and culture 2015 – opens in the city centre.
In a unique place on Masaryk Square (Masarykovo náměstí) that was once home to the Music Theatre (Divadlo Hudby) and the Arena Chamber Theatre (Komorní scéna Aréna), a “contemporary space for art and culture” combined with a café opened on 3 March 2010. here>>> (Word).
24.02.2010
The remarkable cycle Ostrava Arrivals, which originated as part of Ostrava’s candidacy for the title of European Capital of Culture, has moved into its second phase.
The project, whose goal is to record and map the roots of today’s Ostravans, was presented as an evening of reminiscences on Friday 19 February at the Old Arena. here>>> (Word).
01.02.2010
Urban planners to propose the new shape of Black Meadow
At a press conference today, the city of Ostrava announced an international public combined urban planning competition to revitalize the grounds of Black Meadow (Černá Louka). here>>> (Word).
15.01.2010
PUBLIC PRESENTATION OF THE OSTRAVA 2015 PROJECT TOOK PLACE
here>>> (Word).
21.12.2009
Lucie Seifertová’s fold-out book Mysterious Ostrava is now in bookshops.
The first children’s book devoted to the history of Ostrava originated as part of Ostrava’s candidacy for the title of European Capital of Culture 2015. here>>> (Word).
09.12.2009
Ostrava is one step closer to the title of European Capital of Culture 2015
Ostrava advances to the second round of the competition for the title of European Capital of Culture 2015.O here>>> (Word).
02.11.2009
Ostrava’s application for the title of European Capital of Culture 2015 is filed
Ostrava’s application for the title of European Capital of Culture 2015 was delivered to the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic here>>> (Word).
29.10.2009
Top 10 exhibits from the OSTRAVA? exhibition
The 10 most popular exhibits with visitors here>>> (Word).
26.10.2009
Looking back at the OSTRAVA? exhibition
The OSTRAVA? exhibition – presenting a unique range of works of art connected with the city – has now finished. here>>> (Word).
20.10.2009
Tattooing at the OSTRAVA? exhibition
“Tats” from designs by Ostrava artists – another part of the accompanying program for the OSTRAVA? exhibition here>>> (Word).
19.10.2009
Guided Tours of the OSTRAVA? Exhibition
Distinctive personalities from the Ostrava cultural scene present the OSTRAVA? exhibition here>>> (Word).
15.10.2009
Go to the OSTRAVA? exhibition free of charge
The OSTRAVA? exhibition will not intimidate you with ‘high art’ – it will delight and entertain you! here>>> (Word).
12.10.2009
Works of art to be copied at the OSTRAVA? exhibition
Would you like to see how a work of art is copied? Then come to the OSTRAVA? exhibition! here>>> (Word).
07.10.2009
The OSTRAVA? Exhibition will transform into the Workshop of Photography
On Saturday 10 Oct., two founders of the Fiducia Photograph Gallery Martin Popelář and Roman Polášek will lead the Workshop of Digital Photography at the OSTRAVA? Exhibition. here>>> (Word).
01.10.2009
Art at the Market?
A new generation of Ostrava designers, artists and merchants comes to test their wares here>>> (Word).
30.09.2009
2015 Tickets to the OSTRAVA? Exhibition
Vítkovice invites its employees to the OSTRAVA? exhibition. here>>> (Word).
29.09.2009
One ticket to two galleries
Tickets for the exhibition OSTRAVA? are also valid at the Gallery of Fine Arts and vice versa here>>> (Word).
28.09.2009
On 1 Oct. Admission to the OSTRAVA? Exhibition Is Free for Seniors.
On Senior Citizens’ Day, admission to the OSTRAVA? exhibition is free for seniors and Radovan Lipus, director of the television series “Comely Cities”, will give a guided tour of the show. here>>> (Word).
25.09.2009
The Ostrava Kamera Oko festival has begun
The Ostrava Kamera Oko international film festival had its gala opening on Friday evening with the participation of the actor and director Jan Kačer, director Věra Chytilová and a delegation from the film To Catch a Billionaire and a host of other important guests. here>>> (Word).
24.09.2009
The festival Ostrava Kamera Oko will feature the world pre-premiere of Tomáš Vorel’s new film Ulovit miliardáře (‘To Catch A Billionaire’)
The international film festival Ostrava Kamera Oko (Ostrava Camera Eye) begins on Friday 25 September with the world pre-premiere of Tomáš Vorel’s feature film Ulovit miliardáře (‘To Catch A Billionaire’). The event will be attended by a delegation including the representatives of the two lead roles – the actors Tomáš Matonoha and Kateřina Sedláková – plus the cameraman Marek Jícha. here>>> (Word).
23.09.2009
Fairy-tale characters will come to life at Ostrava’s Černá Louka
Children will be able to create their own versions of the characters from the fold-out book ‘Mysterious Ostrava’ here>>> (Word).
22.09.2009
The international film festival Ostrava Camera Eye is approaching!!!
The first ever international film festival Ostrava Kamera Oko (Ostrava Camera Eye) begins in just a few days. Focusing on cinematography - the art of the cameraman - the festival will last from Friday 25 September to Sunday 4 October and is part of Ostrava’s bid to become European Capital of Culture (ECOC) 2015. here>>> (Word).
19.09.2009
There are castles and chateaux all over the place, but there is only one Ostrava.
“Children all over the Czech Republic will be able to read about Ostrava’s history,” says Čestmír Kopecký, head of the Ostrava 2015 project team. here>>> (Word).
18.09.2009
Mysterious Ostrava for children
Mysterious Ostrava, a fold-out book packed with history, tales and legends, tells the story of the city from prehistoric times to the present day. here>>> (Word).
15.09.2009
The Sklep Theatre on screen and live
Performances by the Sklep Theatre will rank among the highlights of the Television section of the international film festival Ostrava Kamera Oko (Ostrava Camera Eye). The festival is being held as part of Ostrava’s bid to become European Capital of Culture 2015. here>>> (Word).
11.09.2009
The giant fold-out book ‘Mysterious Ostrava’ has arrived!!!
The fold-out book ‘Mysterious Ostrava’, plus a giant walk-through display version, are part of Ostrava’s bid to become European Capital of Culture 2015. The books have now arrived!!! here>>> (Word).
10.09.2009
Jaromír Nohavica donates his song to Ostrava!!!
The renowned singer-songwriter Jaromír Nohavica has decided to donate his song ‘Ostravo’ to his home city in order to express his support for Ostrava’s bid to become European Capital of Culture 2015. here>>> (Word).
14.05.2009
Culture is not a luxury, but a necessity
The title European Capital of Culture offers Ostrava an excellent opportunity to stimulate economic growth. here>>> (Word).
15.04.2009
We cannot replace the reality of today with an illusion of tomorrow
This was just one of the many ideas that were brought up at a public discussion on Ostrava’s bid to become European Capital of Culture 2015, held at the University of Ostrava. here>>> (Word).
25.03.2009
Ostrava bids to become European Capital of Culture 2015
The Mayor of the City of Ostrava, Petr Kajnar, has officially announced Ostrava’s candidacy for the title European Capital of Culture 2015. here>>> (Pdf).
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