Czech and Slovak Newsletter - March 2012

Dear friend,

Welcome to the March issue of your newsletter, which is just one of the activities of the VodaFest-Czech and Slovak Association, the main one being the Czech and Slovak Festival that took place a few weeks ago.

In this issue:

  • VodaFest 2012
  • Easter Craft Workshop at Sumava
  • Easter Dinner Dance at Laverton
  • Pork Festival "Zabijacka" at Koliba
  • Ander z Kosic in Australia

Czech and Slovak Newsletter - Festival Special

Dear friend,

Welcome to the special issue of your newsletter, this time dedicated entirely to the upcoming Czech and Slovak Festival -- VodaFest 2012. All the performers, volunteers, members of the festival steering committee and local countrymen associations are excited to present what is best of Czech and Slovak in Melbourne, Australia!

Interview with Katarina Tomka

An SBS Radio in Slovak's Andrej Bucko's interview with Katarina Tomka, member of the steering committee of VodaFest 2012 in Melbourne, which takes place on 25. February at Sumava Peksa Park.

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Source: http://www.sbs.com.au/yourlanguage/slovak/highlight/page/id/202009/t/Katar-na-Tomka

Interview with Ivan Tasler

An SBS Radio in Slovak's Andrej Bucko's interview with Ivan Tasler of Presov, the founder and singer of the band IMT Smile, who likes to visit Australia and will again perform with the entire band at the Czech and Slovak Festival VodaFest 2012 at Sumava Peksa Park on 25. February.

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Source: http://www.sbs.com.au/yourlanguage/slovak/highlight/page/id/201783/t/Ivan-T-sler

Lenka Filipova in Australia

Date: 
Saturday, 18 February 2012 - 8:00pm
Location: 
National House
497 Queensberry Street
North Melbourne, VIC 37° 48' 12.2904" S, 144° 57' 2.5632" E

Throughout February the famous Czech singer and guitar player Lenka Filipova will be touring Australia. Shows are scheduled in Hobart, Melbourne, Adelaide and two in Sydney. For full details of the tour, see the flyer at http://bit.ly/zmBoiH

For the Melbourne show tickets at $30, call Eva Jancik on 0413 499 321 or Marketa Lyell on 0413 252 528.

Gala Program at Slovak House

Date: 
Saturday, 14 January 2012 - 7:30pm
Location: 
Slovak House
105 Triholm Avenue
Laverton, VIC 37° 52' 8.688" S, 144° 45' 13.7376" E

The Slovak Social and Cultural Association Ludovit Stur Inc. invites you to the evening program of the Slovak dancers from Vojvodina. Two Slovak folk dance groups -- KOS Jednota Hlozany and SKOS Detvan Vojlovica -- will be performing their dance numbers. Come along to enjoy the show, which will be followed by a dinner dance afterwards.

VodaFest 2012 Tickets Online

We invite you to order your VodaFest 2012 tickets online at http://vodafest.org! By doing so you not only secure your spots and commit to attend this year's festival, but also support the community event before it is on.

Big Thank You goes out to those of you who have already done so.

Czech and Slovak Newsletter - January 2012

Dear friend,

Happy New Year 2012! We hope it has been a good one so far, and wish you the Friday 13th and the whole rest of the year is awesome for you!

In this issue:

  • VodaFest 2012 Tickets Online
  • Gala Program at Slovak House
  • Czech and Slovak Night at Sumava
  • Slovaks in 2012 Australia Day March
  • Lenka Filipova in Australia

Event Calendar Subscription

We're excited to launch another service today, which will enable you to access the events advertised in the Czech and Slovak Newsletter directly from your mobile device or pretty much any calendar software you might be using.

The calendar address is: http://vodafest.org/ical

Czech and Slovak Night at Sumava

Date: 
Saturday, 21 January 2012 - 2:00pm
Location: 
Sumava Peksa Park
46 Locks Way
Belgrave South, VIC 3160 37° 56' 12.5664" S, 145° 21' 52.2684" E

Last year, we had over 100 people join us at our summer grill party with beer on tap donated by Koliba Czech and Slovak Restaurant, traditional goulash, campfire grilled sausages and overnight camping. Little over a month before VodaFest 2012, we're throwing a summer party again and want to see you there!

All inclusive entry fee is $30 an adult, or $70 a family and this is what you're gonna get for it:

Czech and Slovak Newsletter - December 2011

Dear friend,

Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year 2012 to you all! Welcome to this year's last issue of your newsletter, once again packed with community event announcements.

In this issue:

  • VodaFest 2012 News
  • 30 Years of Slovak House and Christmas Party
  • Liptar Dance Group Gala Program
  • VodaFest Summer Party at Sumava
  • Slovak Group at the 2012 Australia Day: Our Day, Our March

Liptar Dance Group Gala Program

Date: 
Friday, 6 January 2012 - 7:00pm
Location: 
Slovak House
105 Triholm Avenue
Laverton, VIC 37° 52' 8.688" S, 144° 45' 13.7376" E

Liptar Dance Group Gala Program

30 Years of The Slovak House

Date: 
Monday, 26 December 2011 - 4:00pm
Location: 
Slovak House
105 Triholm Avenue
Laverton, VIC 37° 52' 8.688" S, 144° 45' 13.7376" E

With voluntary contributions and countless hours of voluntary work by members of the Association, the "Slovak House" was built and officially opened on the 26 December 1981. Thirty years later to the day, The Slovak Social and Cultural Association Ludovit Stur Inc. are proudly celebrating Christmas and the anniversary of their community hub.

You can watch the unique video recordings of the Slovak House opening celebrations at this YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/u6aF1R

St Nicholas Dinner Dance at Sokol

Date: 
Saturday, 3 December 2011 - 6:00pm
Location: 
Sokol Melbourne
497 Queensberry Street
North Melbourne, VIC 37° 48' 12.2904" S, 144° 57' 2.5632" E

In the meantime, optimistic and passionate members of Sokol keep planning pre-Christmas and next year's events. The nearest one is the ever popular St Nicholas dinner dance for all ages. Waiting for you is a traditional dinner with dessert, live music by Studio 4 and a St Nicholas raffle.

Entry is at $10 a person, the dinner is on offer for $18. St Nicholas will be happy to hand out gift bags you'll bring along for your kids. Be sure to book your spots at 0413 852 488 or 03 9807 2326.

VodaFest 2012 Czech and Slovak Festival in Melbourne

Date: 
Saturday, 25 February 2012 - 11:00am
Location: 
Sumava Peksa Park
46 Locks Way
Belgrave South, VIC 37° 56' 12.5664" S, 145° 21' 52.2684" E

 

Members of the steering committee are thrilled to announce VodaFest 2012, the Czech and Slovak Festival in Melbourne. Everybody be sure to mark the Saturday, 25 February 2012 in your calendars and be ready to enjoy a full day of music, beer and Eastern European cuisine at Sumava Peksa Park.

Czech and Slovak Newsletter - November 2011

Dear friend!

Big news heading your way on 17 November, one of the most important days in the history of both Czech and Slovak people. Twenty-two years ago on this day, along with millions in their homeland, many hundreds of thousands refugees became free again. Free to return, and free to stay. Welcome to the November issue of the newsletter!

  • Greetings From Czech Spring Festival of Hobart
  • VodaFest 2012 Date and Headliner Announced
  • St Nicholas and Christmas Traditions at Sumava
  • Sokol Melbourne Special General Meeting
  • St Nicholas Dinner Dance at Sokol
  • 30 Years of The Slovak House 

Are you going to go to VodaFest 2012

Christmas Present Idea

Also, the time is here to start thinking about Christmas presents. For those of you who would like to please your close ones with something Slovak-Australian, the Slovaks in Australia 2012 calendars will be available for sale at most of of the above events. Alternatively, you can order calendars at http://slovaksinaustralia.com.au/2012 now, to make sure you will have them delivered on time.