The 26th year of the international festival of contemporary art 4+4 Days in Motion started on September 9 with a vernissage of contemporary art, performance, music and a program for children. The festival will take place in the building of Nová strašnická škola in Prague 10 and Vzlet in Vršovice until September 26. This year’s festival theme Reality do you need me? – an examination of reality, its forms and our grasp on it – became an inspiration for two dozen exhibition curators. The festival will also host several premieres such as “Sentimetal – Noc, kdy na Kavčím plácku umřel Michael Jackson a Orestés se na to jenom díval“ (Sentimetal – The Night when Michael Jackson Died on Kavčí Plácek and Orestes Only Watched) by the VOSTO5 company, Zuzana Šklíbová, Antonie Formanová and Karin Vápeníčková will present Papagen to the public, Veronika Knytlová will offer “Možnosti spříznění“ (Possibilities of Affinity). Other performers will include Divadlo Continuo, Kolektiv Nesladim, Michal Nikodem, Tomáš Janypka and Die Früchte. From abroad the 4 + 4 Days in Motion will welcome collectives Motus, Superamas, Debris, L. Bobalik, M. Hriešik or Diederik Peeters. The music program offers Zatrestband, WWW Neurobeat, Shizzle Orchestra, Dukla, Petra Ernyei, František...
Bill Gates’ Cascade Investment LLC is taking control of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts by buying about half of Saudi Arabian Prince Alwaleed bin Talal’s stake for $2.21 billion, the hotel operator said on Wednesday. Cascade will acquire half of the billionaire prince’s stake in Four Seasons, raising its ownership to 71.3% and valuing the hotel chain at $10 billion on an enterprise basis. Founded in 1960 by Isadore Sharp, Four Seasons now has 121 hotels and resorts, and 46 residential properties in 47 countries. The company entered public markets in 1997 but undertook a transaction to go private in 2007 under an agreement between Cascade, KHC and Sharp, who now holds five percent of the company. Cascade declined to comment beyond the press release. The firm first invested in Four Seasons in 1997. Gates has been in the spotlight after he and Melinda French Gates announced in May they were divorcing after 27 years. After announcing their divorce, Cascade transferred about $6bn worth of stocks, including shares of consumer group Coca-Cola, railway giant Canadian National and manufacturer John Deere, to Melinda French Gates as part of a financial settlement. Michael Larson, who runs Cascade, has played a crucial role...
The best day of the week is here and no doubt you’re all getting ready for another stonkingly good weekend in Prague! Zažít Americkou Jinak 2021 WHEN: 11 September WHERE: Americká and Záhřebská streets PRICE: Free Meet the neighbours, taste traditional Mexican cuisine, listen to Czech and expat DJs and bands. Between 11 am and 10 pm Americká and Záhřebská streets will turn into a carnival alive with music, dance, theatre, activities for kids and great food. Free entry. Dyzajn Reborn WHEN: 11-12 September WHERE: náměstí Václava Havla, Prague 1 PRICE: Free The event comprises 150+ local designers and culinary artists. You will get a chance to see and buy jewellery, accessories, handbags and backpacks, art objects, porcelain, decoration, fashion toys or stationery. Troja Wine Festival WHEN: 11 September WHERE: U Trojského zámku 1, Prague 7 PRICE: 90-200 czk Prague’s Troja district is known for its vineyards and winemaking has a long tradition there. Since 1999 the City District Prague-Troja in cooperation with the Prague City Gallery has organized here the traditional celebrations of wine and young wine. Nomad Beer Festival WHEN: 10-11 September WHERE: Bubenské nábřeží 306/13, Prague 7 PRICE: Free. For beer tasting it is necessary to buy a beer festival glass for...
Manifesto is revamping the Sustainability Festival from September 10-12 to continue the momentum built from last year’s event at Smíchov. Manifesto Anděl’s 3-day Sustainability Festival will boast a rich array of twenty panelists, including leaders from Reknihy + Knihobot, Yord, GreeenTech, Noseno, Kokoza, who will discuss how visitors can integrate sustainability into their everyday lives. The festival will be moderated by eco-ambassador and NOSENE founder Katarína Hutyrová, who was recently featured in Forbes’ “30 under 30” ranking. The festival is free to attend and will provide diverse cultural experiences for visitors to enjoy; including yoga, a film screening, pop-ups, workshops, and DJs throughout the three-day event. “We are all constantly searching for new ways we can position our lifestyle towards more sustainability. Thus, we decided to bring some of the most inspiring examples from the Czech community across diverse disciplines and professions to inspire each other towards brighter, more sustainable ways of living and doing business,” said Šárka Tošnarová, Marketing Director, Manifesto. What to expect “Sustainability is the sum of our day-to-day decisions. Decisions made by brands, manufacturers, suppliers and consumers. It’s a collective responsibility.” – Katarína Hutyrová, Nosene. Visitors attending the Sustainability festival on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th...
A dog is a good companion in its own right and walking a dog regularly can give you plenty of opportunities to socialise. It’s also a great excuse to get out and get some exercise. No wonder more and more Expats decide to adopt a furry friend. However, being a responsible dog owner requires knowing your obligations. We promise they come with great benefits as Prague is the true capital of dog lovers! Let’s take a look together at the greatest joys and challenges of adopting a dog in Prague. Adopting a dog is where it all starts You know the drill, “Adopt, not shop”. There are plenty of animal shelters in Prague and the Czech Republic and those fluffers are ready to be given another chance for a good life! In fact, there are so many of them, many shelters have to resort to placing pets in foster homes where they wait for their new owners. Be careful though, it often doesn’t work on a first-come, first-served basis. Shelters usually select the most suitable candidate for a new pet placement based on adoption questionnaires. It is sort of a match-making system, where shelters are not just looking for a...
With Open House Praha you are invited to explore one of the world’s biggest stadiums ever built, Strahov stadium The special commented tour in English will be held on September 25 at 2 p.m. and will take you to the presidential lounge, west grandstand, or amazing walkaways. You will find out about the long history of this concrete giant which was built for displays of synchronized gymnastics called Spartakiada but also hosted concerts or military parades. Since 2003 the stadium has been listed as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic. At the end of the tour, you will have an opportunity to climb up 130 stairs into the original Gate of Champions, where they can enjoy amazing views of the whole stadium. Practical information – The meeting place is in front of the entrance of the Great Strahov Stadium, which is located at the connecting bridge with the Evžen Rošický Stadium. The address is Zátopkova 100/2, Praha 6. Entry by car to the parking lot in front of the entrance (and under the bridge) is possible, parking is free. The telephone contact for the guide will be indicated on the ticket in case of emergency. – The expected duration of the event is approx. 90 minutes....
The Startup World Cup & Summit, a European startup champion league taking place in Prague, is less than a month away. Held October 5th and 6th, the 2-day event brings together startups competing for the title of the European Champion with successful keynote speakers in an opportunity for entrepreneurs to meet mentors and boost their business plans. This year Apple Co-Founder and engineering legend Steve Wozniak will be attending. Read more about Steve Wozniak here. SWC & Summit represents a crucial opportunity for over 530 startups, with the winner proceeding to the Global Finale in Silicon Valley. Prague Morning gives all aspiring entrepreneurs and people interested in startups and innovations a chance to win free tickets to the event and meet experienced mentors who can advise them on idea realization, mentoring, financing, visibility, or other business development. How to win the tickets. Email us at email [email protected] with: Your name A brief description of your idea/project including the current status of its development, or: a personal reason for participation to the event We will send an email to the winners by the 27th of September. Afterward, the winners will be announced on the Prague Morning pages and group. Read more...
Unemployment in the Czech Republic fell to 3.6 percent in August from 3.7 percent in July. It thus returned to the level of last May, when the number of unemployed people increased due to the limitations of the first wave of the coronavirus epidemic. A year ago in August, unemployment was two-tenths of a percentage point higher. This follows from data published today by the Labor Office of the Czech Republic. The number of job seekers decreased by 4,289 to 267,889 in August compared to July, and the number of unemployed was approximately 11,200 less than in August last year. The expected increase in the number of unemployed did not take place, on the contrary, employers began to hire new employees, said Viktor Najmon, Director General of the Labor Office of the Czech Republic. He reminded that in September more graduates come to the labor market and that seasonal work is gradually coming to an end. “In the coming months, unemployment may stagnate or rise slightly, which corresponds to the classic development curve. Last but not least, the situation on the labor market will depend on the current pandemic situation,” he added. The labor market is mainly affected by the demand...
Time Out’s annual ranking of the world’s best cities have been revealed, and 37 cities made it on the list. San Francisco, Amsterdam, and Manchester are ranked as the top three cities, while Prague ranks 7. The hotly anticipated, annual Time Out Index combines the experiences and opinions of thousands of people in hundreds of cities around the world with the expertise of Time Out’s global network of local editors and city experts to capture and celebrate what makes a city great right now. The Time Out Index 2021 had more than 27,000 global participants and worked through the challenges of Covid-19 and lockdown restrictions to represent the soul of their cities. The cities were rated for eating and drinking, culture and nightlife, with more emphasis than ever on community spirit and environmental initiatives. Respondents shared how easy it is to do things like express themselves, make new friends and even hook up with people, in addition to relaxing and discovering new things. This year, editors posed questions around activism and community projects, sustainability and the importance of green spaces to gain insight into the cities thinking about the future as well as the now. Time Out crunched the numbers...
Czech healthcare workers have thrown away more than 14,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine in the past month as interest in the vaccine has continued to dwindle. AstraZeneca was distributed to general practitioners but patients are not interested in getting a vaccination with the UK-Swedish jab and prefer to get jabs from Pfizer or Moderna instead. “There was simply no interest in the AstraZeneca vaccine. We were told to keep these vaccines and see what to do next according to the situation,” the regional vaccination coordinator Robin Šín told the Czech radio station Radiožurnál. In June, the country’s health ministry recommended that the AstraZeneca jab should be administered only to people above 65 – a decision, which according to doctors, discouraged people from getting the AstraZeneca jab. The alternatives from Pfizer and Moderna – which are currently highly accessible – are in any case more popular among the public. To ensure vaccines do not expire, a special database called “Save the vaccine” has been launched. It allows general practitioners to make known which vaccines are available and which are about to expire. The Czech government has already confirmed that it will donate all doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine delivered during...
Do you love electronic music? Do you enjoy art? Then prepare yourself for a unique experience of both at the upcoming Katarze // Samsara event, taking place in a historical religious setting on the 18th of September. Katarze’s is coming up on their third, pop up – this version manifests Samsara, both symbolize rebirth and the never-ending cycle of life, so this event will serve as an opportunity to escape the mundane feeling of the everyday routine. This event will recharge you, this event is what we’ve all been longing to enjoy post-covid resurrection of the art and music scene in Prague. Katarze is a unique experience that combines both art and electronic music, both merged together in a breathtaking historical setting, the Gabriel Loci space just for one night. The event will feature art installations and paintings by the likes of Aneta Filipová, Jiří Anders, Jan Dostál, Gabriela Procházka, Verge, Šimon Szabo, and more.. The music will be provided by techno and house artists from Germany, the UK, and Czechia. The man of the hour is Alex Stein, who is currently one of the most progressive and demanded Dj’s from the new rising stars of the German techno scene....
Many composers have been born in the Czech Republic. Antonín Dvořák is undoubtedly one of the most played ones at present. His pieces are performed on world stages and this year is the 180th anniversary of his birth. Dvořák’s Life in a Nutshell Antonín Dvořák was born on 8 September 1841 in Nelahozeves nearby Prague as the first-born son. He was fond of music since early childhood and played several music instruments when he was small. He studied the organ school in Prague where he later settled down and married. He started composing in the 1870s and became quite popular over time. In 1884, he was invited to London to conduct his Stabat Mater, the work he composed after his one-year-old daughter died. He was accepted with enormous success, establishing really strong relations with the English music scene. Thanks to that, he received an honorary degree in Prague and Cambridge. He was friends with Russian composer Tchaikovsky who invited him to perform in St. Petersburg and Moscow. He became world-famous when he was the guest in the USA where he lived for three years at the end of the 19th century. He was well known during his life and the Austrian Emperor named him a knight. Antonín...
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