Sokol

Sokol Melbourne invites all mothers, parents, grandparents and friends of Sokol to celebrate Mother’s Day at the National House. You'll be able enjoy a three course non-traditional lunch for $20. Reservations by phone, Ms Vera Zlaty 0411 143 980.

Come and enjoy an evening of Czech music with Vintage Blue Band. The traditional guitar band formation with singer Ivana Kolingerova, solo guitarist Premysl Kunz and the acoustic 12-string guitar player Ivan Zachar will introduce some of their own songs and play famous Czech music songs.

Entry fee: $10, includes a glass of wine or shot.

Make sure to join us for Czech homemade pork specialties and Czech beer on tap. For reservations, call 0413 852 488 or 0405 331 646. If you’d also like to have some “jitrnice” or “jelita” ready for you to take home, let us know no later than 7 August.

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.

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.

Lovers of chamber music should not miss this one. Tickets are $25, including a glass of Chardonnay or soft drink and finger food served during interval. For bookings call 9645 9879 or 0412 525 769.