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Save the Date: Signal Festival Returns from October 12 to 15

The eleventh edition of the Signal Festival of Light is scheduled to take place on the streets of Prague from October 12 to 15, 2023. During these four days, citizens will have the opportunity to witness around twenty captivating light installations, along with video mapping, which will be projected onto the facade of one of the capital’s renowned landmarks. The detailed program and an installation map will be made available on the official event website at a later date. Signal is one of the most eagerly awaited annual festivals in Prague, attracting over 500 thousand visitors during the four days of the event last year. The festival has become the biggest cultural event in the Czech Republic. Its unique integration of art, city space, and modern technology has drawn over 2 million attendees to Prague overall. Although the venues are not always the same, in the past they have included Republic Square, Old Town Square (Kinsky Palace), Rudolfinum, Shooters Island, National Theatre, Kampa Park, Peace Square and Prague Castle. Lately, they’ve gone out to Karlin as well and instead of a start and finish they now have different circuits. The financing of the festival is drawn from the support of grant programs such as...

 by Prague Morning Jul 31, 2023

Anthony Braxton’s Opera World Premiere from “Trillium X” with the PMP Orchestra

Anthony Braxton , who turned 78-years-old in June, is premiering a section of his long-term multimedia opera project, the Trillium cycle, performed by the Prague Music Performance Orchestra with Braxton’s participation. The concert will be on August 1, at DOX Centre for Contemporary Art. Anthony Braxton is an extraordinary American composer, collective improvisation musician, and a university music educator who has had a profound influence on the development of free jazz, improvisation and experimental music. He performed for his first time in Prague in 1986, playing jazz, and he has kept this region in his heart, as an inspiration and open for collaborations ever since then. Braxton (born 1945 in Chicago) has always been part of the experimental side in Black avant-garde music initially by joining the AACM (Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians) in Chicago. He is influenced as much by free jazz pioneers, John Coltrane and Albert Ayler, as well as melodic saxophonists Warne Marsh (cool jazz), and Paul Desmond, who played with Dave Brubeck, and the contemporary classical composers including Stockhausen, John Cage, and Charles Ives. But it is this foundation, merged with opera within classical music forms that has been his most ambitious project for...

 by Tony O. Jul 31, 2023

September 9-17: Czech Museums, Castles, Churches to be Open for Free

In the second week of September (9-17th) European Heritage Days (EHD) will be held in the Czech Republic. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to visit interesting sights that are otherwise inaccessible! European Heritage Days’ goal is to make the most interesting monuments of all kinds available to the general public, i.e. architectural, archaeological, sacral, technical, as well as museums, galleries and libraries and even other areas in which incredibly extensive collections of movable cultural heritage are kept. In the context of the European Heritage Days various accompanying events – lectures, concerts, town festivals, as well as competitions and other cultural programs are held. This year’s theme is “Living heritage”: it refers to the practices, knowledge and skills that have been passed from one generation to the next, and are still in use today. This theme provides the opportunity for us to take a closer look at the work being done by the custodians of our heritage. It will examine how yesterday’s heritage has become today’s, and how this heritage can, thanks to people who pass on their knowledge, be safeguarded for future generations. In buildings that are usually accessible to the public and where admission is charged, special programs...

 by Prague Morning Jul 31, 2023

Jonas Brothers to Perform in Prague for the First Time

The Jonas Brothers are set to make history with their first-ever performance in the Czech Republic at Prague’s O2 Arena. The legendary American pop trio is embarking on an extensive worldwide tour called THE TOUR, which includes 27 shows in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. This new leg of the tour will mark their debut in countries such as Poland, Austria, Czech Republic, Northern Ireland, Hamburg, Lyon, Munich, Norway, Australia, and New Zealand. In addition, the band is expanding their ambitious North American tour with 26 more shows, making it a total of 90 shows in 20 countries. Live Nation is producing THE TOUR, which will kick off on August 12 and 13 with two sold-out nights at Yankee Stadium. They will be performing hits from all five of their albums across 86 cities worldwide, including Paris, Milan, London, Dublin, Sydney, Auckland, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and many others. The Jonas Brothers recently released their latest album, “The Album,” which was executive produced by Jon Bellion (known for his work with Justin Bieber, Maroon 5, Halsey). It features popular tracks like “Waffle House” and “Wings.” Additionally, the band collaborated with TOMORROW X TOGETHER on the song “Do It Like...

 by Prague Morning Jul 28, 2023

Former One Direction Member Niall Horan to Perform in Prague Next Year

Niall Horan, the former member of the renowned boy band One Direction, released his third solo album, The Show, in June earlier this year. As part of the tour to support the album, he will grace the stage at the Sportovní hala Fortuna in Prague on March 17, 2024. “For me, there’s nothing better than witnessing the crowd sing along and connect each song to something significant in their own lives,” says the singer and songwriter. “It’s always the best outcome that can come from writing songs,” he adds. Horan has sold over 80 million records and has performed multiple times worldwide during his time with One Direction. His full-length solo debut, Flicker, topped the Billboard 200 chart in October 2017 and included the triple-platinum single Slow Hands and the double-platinum single “This Town.” The album reached the Top 10 in twenty countries, amassing over eight billion global streams and achieving platinum status in five countries, including the USA, and gold status in seven others. In 2020, he followed up with the album Heartbreak Weather, which topped the UK’s Official Albums chart and the Billboard Top Album Sales chart. “Performing live is my favorite thing to do.” says Niall Horan,...

 by Prague Morning Jul 26, 2023

First Pictures of Nicholas Winton Film with Anthony Hopkins as ‘British Schindler’

The moment Nicholas Winton comes face to face with just a few of the Jewish children he saved from the Nazis on That’s Life, in 1988, is one of the most iconic clips in British television history. Now the first photographs from an eagerly awaited film about the story leading up to that moment have been released. Starring Anthony Hopkins and Johnny Flynn as older and younger versions of Winton, the man who saved 669 Jewish children from the Nazis through the Kindertransport project, and Helena Bonham Carter as his mother Babi, One Life will cement the Jewish stockbroker’s reputation as one of the heroes of the war effort. Billed as the ‘British Schindler’, the descendants of the Jewish children he saved are believed to number as high as 6000. The stockbroker had been on his way to a skiing holiday when a friend, Martin Blake, called him from Prague in December 1938 and asked for his help to get Jewish refugees out of the country. Winton became a key member of the Kindertransport story – eventually giving up his job to help in the effort to get desperate Jews out of occupied Europe – but, as the film shows,...

 by Prague Morning Jul 25, 2023

Milan Kundera: Five Essential Novels

Milan Kundera, the prominent Czech-born writer who died on July 11, was known for his profound exploration of human existence and complex narratives. With his distinctive style and thought-provoking themes, Kundera, was a towering figure in Czech literature but his scathing criticism of Czechoslovakia’s communist regime saw him flee into exile, in France, in 1975. The sale of his work was banned in Czechoslovakia until the fall of the communist government in 1989. Each of these five novels showcase Kundera’s versatility as a writer and his ability to delve into the complexities of human existence. Each book offers a unique perspective on profound themes that will leave readers pondering long after they have turned the final page. Whether you are a longtime admirer of Kundera’s works or new to his writing, these five essential novels serve as an excellent starting point to delve into the captivating world of a complex and much misunderstood writer. The Unbearable Lightness of Being This masterpiece is arguably Kundera’s most famous work. Set in Prague during the 1968 political turmoil, the novel delves into the lives of Tomas, Tereza, Sabina, and Franz, exploring their relationships, desires, and the concept of existential weightlessness. Through its philosophical...

 by Prague Morning Jul 21, 2023

The 1950s. Modern Czech Historical Revisionism on Full Display

By: Ian Garrahan and Grey MacNicoll In the heat haze of the Czech summer morning, the imposing facade of the Národní Muzeum reveals itself amidst rows of busy streets. The building is home to a plethora of halls that display centuries of both natural sciences and social change, dating back to the 1880s. One of the newest exhibits, however, looks at a moment in history often buried. The ‘50s is a decade often narrowed to the totalitarian rule that occurred from 1948 to 1953, but Professor Mikhal Stehlik, Deputy Director of the Museum, hopes to focus on the decade as a whole in a new exhibit. While the fifties were a decade of dictatorship and totalitarianism, he explained, they were also a time of great change that impacted the entire twentieth century. The new exhibit, titled simply “The 1950s” is a mere 300 square meters, but it feels larger than life. In the middle of the room lies the blinking decapitated head of Josef Stalin. Stories of change, not only within the government but throughout the culture, are painted in surprising colors on walls that bend inwards at the top like barbed wire atop a chain link fence. “My colleagues...

 by Prague Morning Jul 19, 2023

Fire Station and StB Observation Tower, Today Tourist Destination: St. Nicholas Tower

The St. Nicholas City Bell Tower stands right next to the Church of St. Nicholas on Prague’s Lesser Town Square and has played an irreplaceable role in the city of Prague. It was from it that the loud bell that announced fires rang out into the wide surroundings. Today, it offers visitors information from ancient history and a magnificent view of the wide surroundings of old Prague. The construction of the St. Nicholas Town Bell Tower began in 1739, as did the adjacent St. Nicholas Church. The first human foot set foot on it 15 years later, in 1754. Although many visitors associate the bell tower with the Baroque church next door, it never belonged to that church and has always been a town property, not a church property. It takes a while to climb the stairs. After all, there are almost 300 steps, which are variously arched, curved and high. You can rest on the individual floors where there are interesting exhibitions, such as the tower master’s apartment, which remains authentic. “When a tourist comes here, he has the whole city in the palm of his hand – there’s a view of the Petřín lookout tower on one side,...

 by Prague Morning Jul 18, 2023

Czech Scientist Discovered How Wormholes Could Enable Time Travel

Avid followers of science fiction may be all too familiar with the concept of time travel, wormholes, and teleportation. Now, it seems the boundaries between the realms of imagination and reality are blurring. Renowned physicists Valeri P. Frolov and Andrei Zelnikov from the University of Alberta in Canada and Pavel Krtouš from Charles University in Prague, drawing inspiration from the world of law, have reportedly discovered a possible ‘loophole’ in the known laws of physics, which might potentially pave the way for time travel. Both theoretical physicists and lawyers share a rather unique bond; they devote a significant amount of their time looking for inconsistencies and loopholes within their respective domains that could be manipulated to their advantage. “We can’t necessarily get you out of a traffic ticket, but we might have just found a way to send you back in time to ensure you didn’t speed in the first place,” the researchers jokingly remark. What lies at the center of this breakthrough discovery are wormholes, theoretical passages or shortcuts through spacetime, that are not universally recognized attributes of our cosmos. Despite their elusive nature, these phenomena have intrigued scientists for nearly a century, who hypothesize that the twisting and...

 by Prague Morning Jul 18, 2023

July 25-30: Dive Into the Magical World of Circus with ‘Senses’

Cirk La Putyka and Finnish director Maksim Komaro are celebrating the essence of circus in their latest performance, “Senses.” This captivating production combines various circus disciplines and theatrical genres, such as aerial and ground acrobatics, teeterboard jumps, juggling, pantomime, contemporary dance, magic, clowning, and object work. With nine performers and contributions from Finnish creators, including choreographer Ilona Jäntti and lighting designer Juho Rahijärvi, “Senses” captures the free, playful, funny, and imaginative nature of the circus. The music is composed by Jan Balcar, and costumes and makeup are designed by Kristina Záveská. Tickets for July 25-30 at Prague’s Jatka78 venue are available on GoOut. For more information, visit www.laputyka.cz. Director Maksim Komaro, who began collaborating with Cirk La Putyka in 2011, explains, “with ‘Senses,’ I continue to celebrate the circus itself—a realm that is free, constantly in motion, indescribable yet beautiful and amusing.” The show does not have a specific theme; instead, it focuses on the essence of the circus on stage. The Jatka78 stage, under Komaro’s direction, showcases the talented members of the Cirk La Putyka ensemble: Šárka Fülep Bočková, Adéla Míšková, Helena Nováčková, Michal Boltnar, Daniel Komarov, Jiří Weissmann, Filip Zahradnický, Valentin Verdure, and alternately, Jiří Kohout and Adam...

 by Prague Morning Jul 18, 2023

Hidden Jewish Cemetery: More Than a Tourist Attraction

By: Gracie Schutt and Audrey Boyd Millions of people travel to Prague each year in the summer heat, waiting in long lines, and paying money to see famous cemeteries such as the Old Jewish Cemetery located in the Jewish Quarter. Little do tourists know that just a few metro stops away, lies a hidden cemetery called Olśany, with just as much history to offer. The Olśany Cemetery is located in Flora, Prague. It is tucked behind the Atrium Flora mall, away from the hustle of the city. This cemetery is full of rich history and art nouveau monuments and also has sentimental family ties. Local Czech woman who declined to include her name, explained the only reason she knows about the Olśany Cemetery is because she used to pass it on her way to work every morning. She believes that by the time the tourists visit the main attractions in the city, most do not have time to visit Olśany. Jewish shop worker, Zuzana Brodová, says “People may visit because they have family buried there.” Many visitors at Olśany are lighting candles and cleaning tombs to show respect and remembrance for their deceased relatives. A mother, son, and daughter were...

 by Prague Morning Jul 16, 2023

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