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Tomorrow the National Gallery Launches New Exhibition Season

The opening ceremony of the new exhibition season of the National Gallery Prague will take place on Thursday 5 March.

 by Prague Morning Mar 04, 2020

Prague House History: Dům U České orlice

When you live in Prague you get used to the magical atmosphere of the really old buildings. They surround you and merge into one picture. You can’t distinguish the architectural styles anymore. Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo or Empire – it doesn’t matter for you, they all are mixed up. In the facade of the house U České orlice it is well seen. On the place of this house was the old Gothic building from the 15th century called U pštrosa. It was then renovated to the Baroque style by the Counts of Bubno and Litice, after which it later had the name Bubnovský. In 1896 this house was demolished and a new one was built for MUDr. Čeňěk Klika by 1897. The house was built in a style that combines Renaissance, late Gothic, so-called Swiss and also protoseces elements. The author of the project is Fridrich Ohmann, the builder – Quid Bělský. The owner’s profession is referred to by a number of facade decoration elements. Its painting part was designed by Mikoláš Aleš, small sculptures (and probably also woodcarvings) are the work of Jan Kastner. Interesting is the carved door frame with images of two women. The left one has...

 by Prague Morning Mar 04, 2020

Macklemore to Perform at Metronome Festival in Prague

Macklemore fans, brace yourselves. The “Thrift Shop” rapper will come to Prague to perform at Metronome Festival. In 2017, Macklemore came out with “Gemini,” his first solo effort in 12 years. The album included platinum-certified singles “Glorious” (featuring Skylar Grey) and “Good Old Days” (featuring Kesha), and the gold-certified “Marmalade” (featuring Lil Yachty). Macklemore is one of only two rappers to have a diamond-certified single (“Thrift Shop”). He received four Grammy awards six years ago with producer Ryan Lewis for his debut album The Heist and single Thrift Shop. Macklemore performed in the Czech Republic in 2018 at the closing day of the Aerodrome festival in Panenský Týnec. About Metronome Festival Metronome Festival Prague is a three-day music festival held in the Výstaviště exhibition grounds. Establishing itself as the Czechian capital’s most revered multi-genre music festival, Metronome Festival Prague continues to produce eclectic, impressive lineups year-upon-year, showcasing a diverse roster of artists ranging from budding talents to legendary icons; recent years have seen the likes of Kraftwerk, The Chemical Brothers, Liam Gallagher, and Iggy Pop all perform, with British dance icons Underworld taking the headliner mantle in 2020. The first foreign headliner announced for this year is Underworld! “It will be...

 by Prague Morning Feb 29, 2020

Mene Tekel Festival Against Totalitarianism Opens in Prague

The 14th year of the International Festival against totalitarianism Mene Tekel will be held from February 24 till March 1, 2020. Exhibitions, concerts, film screenings, literary meetings, specialized colloquia, meetings with eyewitnesses, autograph sessions, interactive programs for school children, commemoration gatherings and the reconstruction of political trials – all this is being offered by the Mene Tekel. It provides a forum for a variety of interest, social and generational groups, and the festival is attended by leading personalities from all over the world, such as political prisoners, and the initiators and founders of various museums and memorials. The project, in cooperation with professional and memory institutions, provides evidence of the illegality of totalitarian regimes. It focuses mainly on recalling the legacy of the victims of Nazism and Communism. Each year of the festival has its own specific theme, which resonates with the social climate. The George Orwell‘s Memento is the theme of the 2020 year. The name Mene Tekel refers to the Bible and prophecy about the responsibility of each persons’ responsibility for their actions. Annually the festival takes place during the week around the historical date of February 25, when the Communist Party took over in Czechoslovakia in 1948. The festival is organized by the civic association Art Without Barriers, the Czech Institute for the Study of Totalitarian regimes and the...

 by Prague Morning Staff Feb 25, 2020

May 16: Prague Castle to Open All Exhibits for Free

To symbolically inaugurate the 2020 tourist season, Prague Castle will be opening its doors to all exhibits on Saturday, May 16 free of charge. Prague Castle will open halls, salons and lounges which are normally reserved for receiving official visits by the President of the Republic. Therefore, you have now a unique chance to look around these rooms, some of which served as representative and residential spaces to monarchs as early as the 16th century! That includes the Old Royal Palace, St. Vitus Cathedral, Great South Tower of the Cathedral, St. George’s Basilica, Rosenberg Palace, Golden Lane, The Treasury of St. Vitus Cathedral, The Picture Gallery and The Story of Prague Castle. Falconer’s House The opening of the new tourist season at Prague Castle will also include the opening of the newly renovated Falconer’s House. The inconspicuous cottage with a wooden porch, which has undergone extensive renovation, can be found between the Riding School’s original renaissance and baroque buildings. The oldest documented inhabitant of the house was a falconer, later a moat guard lived there, and then a carpenter. At the end of the 17th century, three huntsmen moved in, later a butcher, and after him the corporal of the...

 by Prague Morning Feb 20, 2020

Amazon and Netflix Among the Biggest Spenders in the Czech Republic

Film incentives in the Czech Republic attracted double the number of productions last year compared to 2018. Almost 80 international productions, encompassing both films and series, were shot in the Czech Republic, generating revenues of €363 million (CZK 9 billion), while the largest proportion was spent by streaming giants Netflix and Amazon. Among the most significant projects shot in 2019 were the second season of Amazon’s steampunk gothic fantasy Carnival Row, starring Cara Delevingne and Orlando Bloom (shot primarily in Prague), and the epic high-fantasy show The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan. Production work on both projects will continue during 2020 as well. “Foreign productions alone almost doubled in comparison to 2018, and are at their highest peak since we began monitoring this particular indicator. For the state, it is most advantageous to provide as many film incentives as possible because higher incentives generate higher returns for the Czech economy,” says Helena Bezděk Fraňková, director of the Czech Film Fund. The array of projects shot in the Czech Republic includes the family film A Boy Called Christmas, the fantasy series The Letter for the King, the sci-fi drama Tribes of Europa (filmed for Netflix), the mystery thriller Shadowplay, the second season of the wartime drama Das Boot and the second season of the comedy series Miracle Workers,...

 by Prague Morning Feb 19, 2020

The Best Chefs of Russia and the Czech Republic Invite to a Slavic Carnival Lunch

The Czech-Russian Pop-up Lunch will take place on February 29, 2020, in the Prague hotel Ambassador Zlata Husa. Two Russian Chefs Sergey Ternov and Andrey Moiseev will be demonstrating their outstanding culinary skills, joined by the rising star of the Czech culinary scene Vojtech Petrzela. Lunch will consist of seven courses, among which both Czech and Russian culinary classics. Vojtech Petrzela will cook the main Czech dish – corn sous-vide chicken with skin crumble, cabbage dumplings with baked pork side, yellow carrot puree with vanilla, wild broccoli, pickled cabbage with Madeira sauce. The main dish of the Lunch, presented by the Russian culinary specialists, will be a traditional Russian cake of kulebyak with muscovy duck meat, cream puree from cauliflower and prune stew. And because lunch will be held on one of the last days of Maslenitsa, Russian chefs will begin this gourmet celebration with crispy buckwheat pancake with smoked Altai grayling and sauce made from cucumbers and mustard. Sergey Ternov is a member of the national guild of cooks, the brand chef of the Altay resort hotel chain, the winner of the TV show Battle of Chefs, the captain of the Altai team, the winner of the 2018 Chef a la Russe cooking contest. Andrey Moiseev is...

 by Prague Morning Feb 17, 2020

February 28: Art for Australia – Student Fundraising Exhibition

Prague College art students and teachers have come together to present and sell their unique works of art to the public to aid Australia’s native wildlife and the Aboriginal community of Mogo, both badly affected by the recent bushfires. On offer will be paintings, sculpture, poster art, calendars and live on-the-spot portraits. This evening event will be particularly special as it will feature: a performance by award-winning Didgeridoo player Ondrej Smeykal a silent auction for selected pieces of art speakers from Extintion Rebellion & Czech Australian New Zealand Association DJ playing Hip Hop, R&B and Groove a Juggling performance a live mural project for visitors to add their artistic talents to beer, wine, and light snacks will be available for sale Entry is 100czk per person, families (2 adults & 2 kids) are 200czk. The price includes a welcome drink. All profits raised will be split between Waminda & Two Thumbs Wildlife Trust Since its establishment in 2004, Prague College has become one of the most successful universities in Central Europe, offering degrees in Business, Art & Design, Creative Media Production & IT, as well as a variety of professional qualifications including ACCA & CIMA. The College is located in...

 by Prague Morning Feb 17, 2020

5 Phrases That Will Make You Fall in Love With the Czech Language

Although the Czech language can be difficult to learn, we still recommend trying to learn a few phrases. The Czechs will welcome your effort and will be all the more willing to help you. Here are 5 fun phrases that will surprise and inspire. To je jiné kafe Translation: A different kind of coffee Meaning: This is what you say when you’re telling somebody that “it’s apples and oranges.”   Mít knedlík v krku Translation: To have a dumpling in your throat Meaning: A fun way to say you’re speechless or when someone is so nervous they can barely swallow. Dumplings are a major part of Czech cuisine and are often served as a side dish with meat.   Snesl bych ti modré z nebe Translation: I would take the blue from the sky for you Meaning: A very poetic way of saying you would do anything for somebody.   Bez peněz do hospody nelez Translation: Never go to a pub without money Meaning: Technically, don’t go unprepared anywhere, especially when it’s obvious you should be prepared.   Malé ryby taky ryby Translation: Even small fish are fish Meaning: Czechs have a knack for appreciating the small things in life. This expression means that even the smaller...

 by Prague Morning Feb 17, 2020

February 21 and 28: The Vagina Monologues in Prague

The Vagina Monologues, an episodic play written by Eve Ensler, will be performed in Prague at Kasárna Karlín on the 21st and 28th of February. The main topics are the relationship to one’s own body, childbirth, sexuality, and gender-based violence. The proceedings from the performance will go to the Czech non-profit organization Konsent, which has been dealing with these topics for a long time and educating the broad society about them. The Vagina Monologues is based on interviews with over 200 women about their sexual experiences, relationships and gender-based violence. Eve Ensler first introduced the play in 1996 and since then has been regularly editing and updating the script. The aim of the production is to present a wide range of voices and stories. A recurring theme throughout the is the vagina as a tool of empowerment, and the ultimate embodiment of individuality. The performance also includes a final discussion with the audience, The Vagina Dialogues. The production is directly linked to fundraising for non-profit and non-governmental organizations that primarily deal with gender-based violence and female sexuality. It is, for this reason, the non-profit organization Konsent, dedicated to the prevention of sexual harassment and rape, is cooperating with the Prague...

 by Prague Morning Feb 15, 2020

You Can Find St. Valentine in Vyšehrad

In 2002, members of the church in Vyšehrad stumbled upon several relics, one of which was labeled as the shoulder blade of St. Valentine.

 by Prague Morning Feb 13, 2020

Prague House History: The Kolowrat Palace

This old Gothic house is truly a very special place. First of all the palace belongs to an old aristocratic Kolowrat family (Kolowrat-Krakowsky line), whose members from the 13th century play an important role in the Bohemia history. Nowadays the family works over the Kolowratek Endowment Fund which supports the patronal tradition of the family. They also successfully manage the family property which consists of important historical buildings and even woods. You have to read the history of this old noble family by yourself, it is worthy of attention for sure. The building that I am writing about is placed on the Ovocný trh, as you may find more houses with the same name in the city. The Baroque building was created in two periods. In 1670 and 1672 Jan Václav Kolowrat-Novohradsky bought the land and built the new palace on the place of the medieval house U Vrabcu. You can see his coat of arms over the main entrance. The architect was Giovanni Domenico Orsi, who also worked over other family projects. It was finished around 1690 and in 1697 was bought the nearby house U Hrozny and on its place appeared the new wing of the palace which...

 by Prague Morning Feb 13, 2020

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