20.11.2009
Kažipot November 2009
November 6, 2009 – March 31, 2010
PERFORMING REVOLUTION IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE
"Performing Revolution in Central and Eastern Europe explores the contributions of the performing arts to the 1989 revolutions and resulting fall of Communism in Central and Eastern Europe. Presented by The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts in association with leading cultural organizations and academic institutions, the five-month festival features more than 25 events, including theater, music, and dance performances, exhibitions, film screenings, readings, and symposia.
With a focus on the performing arts in the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia, the festival considers “revolution” not only within the framework of the era’s profound social and political changes, but also in terms of ongoing experiments within a particular genre. From revivals of significant works from the period to new projects that reflect upon the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Iron Curtain and beyond, Performing Revolution is a celebration of the transformative power of the arts and their potential to reshape political and cultural systems." (www.performingrevolution.org)
For more information go to www.performingrevolution.org or for general inquiries, write info(at)performingrevolution.org.
November 9, 2009 1:00-2:30 pm
TOMAŽ ŠALAMUN: NYU Creative Writing Program Reading Series
"Considered Slovenia's greatest living poet, Tomaž Šalamun attracted critical notice with his first collection, Poker, which was published when he was twenty-five. Šalamun... is considered one of the foremost figures of the Eastern European poetical avant-garde [and] is revered by many American poets for his unique surrealistic style. His books have been translated in nineteen languages...
His There's the Hand and There's the Arid Chair, translated by Thomas Kane, has recently been released by Counterpath Press. A new book of poetry, entitled Blue Tower, is due out by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2010." (http://mysite.pratt.edu/~fforum/readers/salamun.html)
Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House
New York University
58 West 10th Street
New York, NY 10011
web: http://cwp.fas.nyu.edu/page/readingseries
November 12, 2009 8:00 pm
ARRIVADIVA'S MASTER RECITAL SERIES: VOLODJA BALZALORSKY
Internationally acclaimed Slovenian violinist Volodja Balzalorsky performs with master pianist James Lisney. The program includes works by Cesar Franck, Karol Szymanowski, Andelko Klobucar, and Slovenia-based composer Nenad First's "Something Wild" for violin solo.
Admission is $25. Tickets purchased directly through ArrivaDiva will also include a free ticket the final performance in the Master Recital, to be given by baritone Marteen Koningsberger on November 14th. To purchase tickets through ArrivaDiva please contact Mary Kaptein at mary@arrivadiva.com. Tickets may also be purchased through Carnegie Hall.
Weill Recital Hall
Carnegie Hall
154 West 57th Street
New York, NY 10019
Tel: 212-247-7800
web: www.carnegiehall.org
Opening informance: November 10, 2009 8:00 pm
November 10 - November 12, 2009, Gallery hours: 12:00-6:00 pm
DRAGAN ŽIVADINOV, DUNJA ZUPANČIČ, AND MIHA TURŠIČ
POSTGRAVITY ART: SYNTAPIENS
"Signifying the 50-year time span of their multimedia theatre project, Dragan Živadinov, Dunja Zupančič, and Miha Turšič will stage a 50-hour event at Eyebeam. The performers will take the audience on a journey through the concepts of “theatre in zero-gravity” starting with the first “informance” on November 10 and continuing with hourly events through to November 12, which can be viewed during gallery hours and followed on Eyebeam's website and Twitter site.
The November 10 "informance" will be a performative event combining live actors and multiple video projections, leading the audience through the myth of Postgravity Art and its historical influences: Trieste Constructivistic Ambiente, 1927; Malevich's Planits, 1920; and Herman Potočnik Noordung, 1928. The succeeding events in the 50-hour cycle will present a selected array of topics related to the concept of Postgravity Art. Through gallery talks and audience interaction, in the Eyebeam gallery and in virtual space, audiences can expect a grand tour of work-life between Ljubljana and Star City, in search of the code of Zero Gravity." (www.eyebeam.org)
This event is a part of Performing Revolution in Central and Eastern Europe and the PERFORMA09 biennial performance art festival.
Tickets are $10 and may be purchased in advance through the Eyebeam website or at the gallery on the day of the event.
Eyebeam Art + Technology Center
540 West 21st Street
New York, NY 10011
Tel: 212-937-6580
www.eyebeam.org
November 18, 2009 – March 20, 2010
REVOLUTIONARY VOICES: PERFORMING ARTS IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE IN THE 1980s
"Presented by The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, this exhibition examines how performances [in the Czech Republic, Germany, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia] attempted to break boundaries set by the Communist state’s politicians and censors, focusing on theater, music, and dance events that contested the prevailing totalitarian regime and anticipated the forthcoming political and social changes. As the revolutions in most Soviet bloc countries were not the result of a violent overthrow of power, art was one of the main arenas where “the revolutionary” started to happen. Curated by Karen Burke, Assistant Chief, Music Division, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and Aniko Szucs, Ph.D. candidate in Performance Studies at New York University.
This exhibit is a part of Performing Revolution in Central and Eastern Europe.
The gallery hours are Monday and Thursday 12:00-8:00pm; Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 11:00am-6:00pm; Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm. This event is free of charge.
Vincent Astor Gallery
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center
111 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10023
Tel: 212-870-1630
web: http://www.nypl.org/research/lpa/, www.performingrevolution.org
November 18, 2009 12:00-1:30 pm
THE IMPACT OF THE GLOBAL CRISIS ON MONTENEGRO AND THE WESTERN BALKANS
Slovenian economist and professor at the University of Ljubljana, Franjo Štiblar will present his new book at the Harriman Institute.
For further information regarding this event, please contact Alla Rachkov at ar2052(at)columbia.edu.
Columbia University
International Affairs Building
420 West 118th Street Room 1302
New York, NY
Tel: 212-854-4623
Ongoing - January 31, 2010
BOGDAN GROM: SELECTED WORKS, 1947 – 2008
During the last six decades Bogdan Grom, whose sculpture entitled 'The Sentinel' (Straža) adorns the entrance of the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia, has created art in just about every medium imaginable, including watercolor and oil paintings, sculpture, paper cutouts, drawings, and textiles.
Bogdan Grom continues to divide his reality and his dreams between the Trieste karst and the Plaza Blanca canyon and Bandelier caves of New Mexico. The exhibition at the Embassy of Slovenia includes his homage to the past and present Native inhabitants of the great Southwest.
Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia
2410 California Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20008
Tel: (202) 386-6601
web: http://washington.embassy.si
Application Deadline: December 1, 2009
CALL FOR PAPERS ON SLOVENIAN EXPATRIATES
The Office for Slovenians Living Abroad has issued a call for BA, MA, and PhD senior projects, theses and dissertations discussing topics related to Slovenian communities outside the borders of the Republic of Slovenia that have been successfully defended at any university in or outside Slovenia. Submissions are being called to encourage academic research on Slovenian expatriates. Candidates both from within Slovenia and abroad are encouraged to apply.
Papers will be judged by an expert committee and three theses or dissertations discussing the topic of Slovenians living in neighboring countries and three theses or dissertations discussing the topic of Slovenians living further abroad will be awarded on the basis of their recommendation. Each category shall receive one first prize award of 800 Euros and two second place prizes of 600 Euros respectively.
Candidates should include a hardcover copy of their work, proof that the paper was successfully defended and a short CV of the author. Results will be posted around the end of March 2010.
For more information, please contact the Consulate at clara.drew@gov.si or the Office for Slovenians Living Abroad at urad.slovenci(at)gov.si.
Application Deadline: December 1, 2009
FUNDS FOR SLOVENIAN CULTURAL PROGRAMS
The Office for Slovenians Living Abroad (Urad vlade Republike Slovenije za slovence v zamejstvu in po svetu) is now accepting applications for funds for Slovenian cultural programs abroad. Funds are intended for the Slovenian communities. Individuals, Slovenian societies, and civil societies which promote links with Slovenia and promote Slovenian culture, are all encouraged to apply.
Applications must be postmarked no later than November 27th to be processed. The Office for Slovenians Living Abroad will begin reviewing applications on December 14th. Applicants will receive a response to their proposal within two months at the most.
Further information is available on the Office's website at www.uszs.gov.si. Applicants can also contact the Office at +386.1.230.8000 or by e-mail at urad.slovenci@gov.si. Applications can be found on the Office's website. Printed copies are available at the Consulate on request.
January 24, 2010 5:00 pm
BERNARDA FINK AT LINCOLN CENTER
Internationally renowned Slovenian singer, Bernarda Fink will perform as part of the Art of the Song and Alice Tully Hall Pick Four series.
The Times of London recently praised Fink saying, “With her lovely multicolored mezzo voice she takes the direct route to a song’s heart every time.”
Tickets are $50-$70 and may be purchased through Lincoln Center.
Starr Theater
Alice Tully Hall
1941 Broadway
New York, NY 10023
Tel: 212-721-6500
web: www.lincolncenter.org
SLOVEN"SKI"PROGRAM FOR 2010
WINDHAM: January 29, 30, and 31.. Annual gathering of Slovenian skiers from the United States and Canada. Giant slalom race, dinner, awards, and friendly social gathering.
BORMIO, ITALY: February 13th to 21st. JFK to Milan. Air, transportation, lodging, breakfast buffet, four course dinners for seven days and skiing. $1999. Day trip to St. Moritz, Switzerland also included.
ASPEN, PARK CITY, UT: March 21th to 27th. New York or Cleveland to Aspen. Air, transportation, lodging (two or three bedroom condos), four to five days of skiing. $1100.
For more information and reservations, please contact call Ivan Kamin (SlovenSki Group):
Svet za Slovence po svetu, USA
61-32 75th Place
Middle Village, NY 11379
Tel: (718) 424-2711
Cell: (917) 723-2456
email: mcgraphicsjfk(at)gmail.com , jfkamin(at)verizon.net
SWUA BRANCH 93 FALL MEMEBERSHIP DRIVE
Slovenian Women's Union of America Branch 93, New York City, unites Slovenian-Americans and native Slovenians living in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Branch 93 (originally the Brooklyn branch) was reorganized in January of 2002 to encompass the entire NYC area. They hold regular meetings to provide resources, communication, and foster friendships in honor of a shared Slovenian cultural heritage. The branch meets five to six times a year (usually on a Saturday or Sunday at various locations) and communicates regularly via their yahoo user group. Men are also welcome to join and participate.
Dues are $20.00 per year and include a subscription to the bi-monthly national publication "Zarja-The Dawn."
For more information or to join the SWUA mailing list, please email swuabranch93nyc@gmail.com or call (201) 947-6336. You can also explore SWUA Branch 93 online at www.swuanyc.org.
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Editor's Note: To inquire about being listed in Kažipot, please contact the Consulate General of Slovenia in New York at (212) 370-3006 or clara.drew(at)gov.si
