PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC Chicago’s Sister City Since 1990
Committee Chair: Edward Dellin
ABOUT PRAGUE - Fast Facts
Mayor: Bohuslav Svoboda Country: Czech Republic
Location: Central Europe Geography: Located on the Vltava River in the center of the Bohemian Basin. History: When the First World War ended with the defeat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1918, Prague was selected to become the capital of the newly formed country of Czechoslovakia. Industry: Pharmaceuticals, printing, food processing, computer technology and electrical engineering. Flag Description: Two horizontal halves, the top half is white and the bottom half is red. Located on the left hand side is a blue triangle, which is pointing towards the center of the flag.
PAST PRAGUE – CHICAGO PROGRAMS
2011 October 28
The Prague Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International, in collaboration with the Consul General of the Czech Republic Dana Huòatová, invites you to join them in their Czech National Day celebration with a concert dedicated to the 170th birthday of Antonín Dvoøák. His music will be exclusively performed by students and graduates of Roosevelt University. All of the young artists performing in the concert are members of the Professional Diploma in Opera Program at CCPA in conjunction with Chicago Opera Theater, under the direction of Scott Gilmore.
March 23
The Prague Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International and the Consul General of the Czech Republic presented an evening of music from the world-class Smetana Trio from Prague and introduced historic Thalia Hall to Chicago's cultural communities. Proceeds from the evening went to the Foundation for Emerging Artistic Talent (E.A.T.) and the restoration of Pilsen's landmark Thalia Hall.
The Prague Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International and the Consul General of the Czech Republic, Hon. Dana Hunatova proudly present the Smetana Trio from Prague for an evening of music from this world class trio of musicians and introducing historic Thalia Hall to the cultural communities of Chicago.
Smetana Trio Concert
When: March 25, 2011
Time: 6:00 [...]
On Wednesday, October 27, the Prague Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International will co-present the opening of an original photo exhibition Trip to the New World 1902-1903, on the occasion of the Czech National Holiday at the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Chicago.
When: Wednesday, October 27
Where: Consulate General of the Czech Republic in [...]
Dvořák: Requiem
The Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus provide a rare opportunity to hear Dvořák’s richly expressive and passionate choral masterpiece; this work was among the most popular choral works of his lifetime.
The Prague Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International supports this program through a special evening gathering on Friday, August 13 at 5:00 p.m., prior [...]
