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Summer is a special season for wine lovers. As it begins, so does the time of meeting people in the warm weather and enjoying fresh sparkling wine, rosé and Riesling.

The third edition of Riesling Rocks, an open-air festival of wine and music in the city center and organized by the Vinograf, will take place on June 6th. Vinograf is a network of wine bars, and an unofficial Prague ambassador for the best quality wine, which collects bottles from Bohemia and Europe. The sommeliers at Vinograf take both laymen and experts on an inspiring and adventurous journey into the world of wine.

You can taste more than 50 types of Riesling from the Czech Republic, Austria, France, Tasmania, New Zealand, Australia, Italy, Slovakia, including some rare ones. Refreshment will be prepared by the Vinograf’s chef, Milan Hořejší.

ABOUT RIESLING

Riesling is a light-skinned, aromatic grape of German origin which is – if the majority of top wine critics are to be believed – the world’s finest white wine grape variety. The Riesling vine holds a very different place in the wine world to such great grapes as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Chardonnay. While these immensely popular varieties have conquered every corner of the winegrowing world, Riesling is conspicuously absent from the core wine regions of France, Spain, and Italy. Its fanbase is smaller but fervent. It is a very versatile and food-friendly wine that pairs well with a wide variety of dishes.

Programme:*

17:00 – Opening of the event*
17:05 – Dj Strýček Míša*
20:00 – Rock ´n´ roll Dum Doobie Doobie Band*
22:00 – Closing of the event 
17:30- 18:30 – „Master class“ degustation with Austrian winemakers (Vinograf Senovážné) 18:30 až 19:30 – „Master class“degustation with German winemakers (Vinograf Senovážné)

The entrance to the festival is free. More information here

Living in a bigger city like Prague surely has many plusses and offers loads of entertainment at anytime you wish. However, although the chaotic city life of Prague, for our runners it might not be ideal with all the buzz in the city center that one might find, the thousands of tourists and never-ending traffic and air pollution.

Luckily, if you are living in Prague you have many opportunities where to escape for a nice run out of the rush but yet close to the city center. I asked my colleague Albert who has attended several Prague Marathons how and where to train in Prague. According to Albert, every person has a different style of preparation for a marathon. That depends on your type of body, the physique, time you dedicate to your training and which goals you wish to achieve.

Albert’s 5 rules he follows every time he prepares for a marathon are:

1. Right nutrition: fundamental to program with a proper running program – certain foods need to be taken at different times of your schedule. You should put more protein in your diet as it helps rebuild your muscles after a long run. Few days before the marathon I always eat more carbohydrates like pasta, rice or porridge for breakfast. Last important element: don’t forget to drink water and stay hydrated.

2. Plan a long run: Another important element. You will not manage your marathon unless you put in those km. Make sure you find time at least 2x per week as part of your preparation.

3. Stretch/Yoga lessons after every session, one should stretch. Your whole performance improves. To me personally, yoga helps a lot not just to stretch my body but with my poster and breathing technique which improved my running a lot. I always make sure to attend at least one yoga class per week.

4. Good sleep: It helps your body to restore its energy without sleeping properly it is difficult to maintain your body balance. Good sleep helps your muscles recover faster and avoid swelling and inflammation.

5. Recovery day: from now and then give your body a full day of rest to recover from your sessions.

Albert’s 5 favorite places where to run.

Prague offers plenty of option where to train and run, but he picked all the main ones in the city center for those who live or work in central. If you want to run and enjoy some stunning views of Prague, Letna Park is a place to run. Set close to the Castle you have lovely views from the hill.
Stromovka Park: just a kilometer away from Letna park you will find the biggest park in Prague Stromovka. You can run for kilometers in complete peace with a feeling you are in a forest.
Petrin Hill: for those who like to run uphill the way up Petrin Hill is a killer and a good way to get into shape properly.
Riverside run: one of the classics for Prague. Running close to the river is a must for everybody. It starts from the trendy area of Náplavka and goes down all the way to Modřany and further. A classic route where you will meet tons of other running colleagues
Vitkov Park: located in Prague 3 here you will be able to discover one of the nicest parks close to central Prague but at the same time a nice place to remain focused

Article written in cooperation with www.gofit.io

Author: Veronika Gondova

Compared to Christian Lacroix, Christian Dior, Pierre Cardin and Yves Saint Laurent by the international press throughout his career, Slava Zaitsev is the ‘godfather’ of Russian fashion.

On November 11, beginning at 19:00, he will present his fashion show The Russian and SS2019 Spring-Summer 2019 at Forum Karlin.

Since 1965 Slava was the close friend with Pierre Cardin. His fashion shows were a kind of art, he was worshipped by the Soviet elite ladies, popular singers, and actors. Slava Zaitsev became “Red Dior” at the World Fashion Show in 1972 and since then was the most famous Russian fashion designer abroad. In 1974, Czech magazine “Kvety” named Slava Zaitsev among the leaders of world fashion in the row with Mademoiselle Chanel, Paul Poiret, and Christian Dior.

For now, name Slava Zaitsev means brand whose DNA is rooted in Russian national costume – bright, colorful, layered, and ornated. His models march on the podium performing flawless faces and spectacular outfits which are simultaneously genuine and chic.

His works are kept in world museums

Not every fashion designer can boast that his or her collections have been shown at the Guggenheim Museum. The costumes created by Zaitsev have become museum exhibits themselves.

His outfits can also be found in the Metropolitan Museum and the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York.

Not only fashion

Few are aware of his work in painting. Nevertheless, some of his canvases are on display at the State Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, as well as in places such as the Prado Museum in Madrid, the Modern Art Museum in Warsaw and numerous private collections. He has designed the costumes for some of the most successful performances in the most notable theatres of Moscow and St. Petersburg. Zaitsev is also the author of several poetry collections. He was also the first set up a young designers’ contest in Russia in 1994.

Famous Czech designer Beata Rajska whose clothes are highly acclaimed for its pure style and sartorial perfection will attend the show as a special honored guest. The glamorous and elegant fashion show will be accompanied by Bis-Quit Band who successfully performs varied genres from pop and Latina to rock and classics.

Tickets on www.megaevent.eu

In 2019, the Global Goals World Cup, a unique football tournament to support UN Sustainable Development Goals that inspires and engages women from all over the world is coming to Prague for the first time!

Game of Thrones actor and UNDP Goodwill Ambassdor, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, will referee the tournament.

The Global Goals World Cup (GGWCup) is the first activist world cup for women. The kick-off event of Global Goals World Cup Prague was held on 8 March 2019, the International Women’s Day 2019. The tournament itself will take place at Wenceslas Square on 29 May 2019 with the participation of famous public figures from the world of sports, politics and also foreign guests.

What is the goal of the World Cup World Cup in Prague?

The Global Goals World Cup (GGWCup) is a game that changes the world. In the football tournament, more than 24 women’s teams will play for a better world. Each team represents one of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs are a collection of 17 global goals set by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015. The Global Goals and Agenda 2030 cover social and economic development issues including poverty, hunger, health, education, global warming, gender equality, water, sanitation, energy, urbanization, environment and social justice.

Author: red

Berlin is one of my favourite cities I have visited and it is mainly because of the great atmosphere that this city possesses and the great music taste! It is simply a techno city and its unique underground clubs are very popular among music and party lovers. I have always wished to experience something similar in Prague.

Firstly, I thought that it would not fit into my city, but I have witnessed something completely different. In the end, I think that Ankali is a great addition to the local club scene.

Ankali is a music club hidden in Prague 10 and you certainly must know where are you going, because the building is a former factory, a little bit scary and doesn’t look like a place to spend a great evening. Or maybe that is exactly why it is a guarantee for a great evening.

People come here to enjoy techno, drum ‘n’ bass or electro vibes and nobody really cares how it looks. Its ramshackle look makes it very chilled, but with a busy and energizing atmosphere.

The music events are always on Friday and Saturday night and if you are a techno lover, you will certainly love it. It is still quite a new and mysterious place, but I think it has a big potential to become a must-visit spot in the city.

Author: Ivana Pivarníková. You can find the original article here

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Legendary jazz pianist Herbie Hancock is coming to Prague’s O2 Universum on Nov. 9, 2019. Tickets go on sale May 24 at 9 am on the Ticketmaster network.

Now 79 years old, Hancock has been at the forefront of jazz for almost six decades. He was seen as a child prodigy, playing a Mozart concerto with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at the age of 12. He started his adult career in 1961.

Hancock’s output includes 41 studio albums, 12 live albums, five soundtracks and 62 compilation albums. One of his early soundtrack efforts was Michelangelo Antonioni’s 1966 art film Blow Up, which helped to boost is visibility.

From 1963 to ’68, he was a member of one of the most influential jazz bands of history, Miles Davis’ Second Great Quintet, and one of the pioneers of the jazz avant-garde. Following this he began to explore a more electronic sound, working with various musicians and releasing albums under his own name.

He was a founding member of the Headhunters, which formed in 1973. The band is still active, but without Hancock’s participation. The group combined electric jazz, funk and rock into an unconventional style that still influences contemporary music.

The album Head Hunters (stylized as two words) was Hancock’s most successful of this era, reaching number one on the R&B charts and number 2 on the traditional jazz charts in the US. Head Hunters contained two of Hancock’s signature tunes, “Chameleon” and “Watermelon Man.”

During the 1970s he also continued to collaborate with acoustic musicians such as Wayne Shorter, Ron Carter and Tony Williams — all of whom had also worked with Miles Davis. This resulted in the 1977 album VSOP.

The Future Shock album from 1983 marked Hancock’s invasion into the world of electronic dance music with several hits including ‘Rockit.”

The 1990s saw him continue to pursue both traditional jazz, with releases like 1994’s d A Tribute to Miles as well as the same year’s acid jazz album Dis Is da Drum. He turned to jazz interpretations of pop songs with 1995’s The New Standard which covers songs by Nirvana, Stevie Wonder, the Beatles, Prince and Peter Gabriel.

His 2007 album River: The Joni Letters won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year. It was just the second time that a jazz album took that prize. In total, he has 14 Grammys for his work in R&B, jazz and pop. Hancock also has an Academy Award from 1986 for the original soundtrack to Round Midnight, among many other accolades.

He has an acting career as well, including a role as the defense minister in the 2017 English-language French sci-fi film Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets.

Hancock was last in Prague in November 2017 as part of the Strings of Autumn festival.

For more information visit the event on Facebook

Author: Raymond Johnston

Tens of thousands of protesters rallied in the Czech capital Tuesday as demands intensified for the resignation of the new justice minister.

The event marked a fourth week of growing demonstrations since the sudden appointment of Marie Benesova as justice minister in April. Her nomination came one day after investigators recommended Prime Minister Andrej Babis should face criminal charges for European Union subsidies fraud.

She’s a lawyer and adviser to President Milos Zeman, Babis’ close ally. Zeman has repeatedly criticized prosecutors.

“We’ve had enough,” and “Shame,” the crowd chanted.

The populist billionaire insists the case is part of a plot by the country’s “elite” to force him from politics. He remains defiant in the face of the demonstrations. Prosecutors, who can halt the case before it gets to court, have yet to decide on police recommendations delivered last month that Babis stand trial.

Benesova’s predecessor at the justice ministry resigned one day after the police wrapped up their investigation, sparking worries that political pressure might be involved.

Author: red

On April 23, 2019, Prague councillors approved the next step towards transforming Karlovo náměstí. The design proposal that won the competitive dialogue will be adjusted, a project committee will be formed, and a square management plan will be prepared.

“It is a pleasure to build on the high-quality results of the competitive dialogue. Transforming Karlovo náměstí into a functional and pleasant space will not be an easy task. This is why it is very important to set up square management principles from the beginning and continue cooperating with all involved parties,” explained Petr Hlaváček, the Deputy Mayor of Prague responsible for territorial development and the land use plan.

Revitalization of Karlovo náměstí, which is a listed heritage site, represents a pilot project for Prague in many ways. The proposal includes the implementation of an integrated rainwater management system. An important prerequisite for the functioning of this entire area and related measures will be effective management.

The winning proposal foresees the transformation of the square as occurring in three stages. This will allow for a gradual transformation, beginning with minor modifications that can be achieved quickly, followed by major changes, which represent long-term objectives.

“Some of the measures affecting vegetation will already be implemented this year in order to save some of the dying trees,” said the Director of IPR, Ondřej Boháč.

Once the project documentation has been prepared, the overall revitalization of the park should take place in 2025. In the long-term vision to 2048 (which marks the 700^th anniversary of Karlovo náměstí) the authors anticipate the gradual moderation of traffic to the extent where the entire eastern side of the square will be dedicated only to pedestrians and a promenade will be created.

Author: red

Prague’s number one Latin culture and music festival will take place tomorrow June, 15th in Portheimka Park, Anděl.

This year will be the biggest and best ever showcasing Latino music, culture, and food. Like every year, Karnaval Latino will have live music, food vendors offering cuisine from different Latin countries, cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks, program for children, traditional Latino performances, and fun for the whole family, and chili eating contest (with prizes for the winners )

Chillies are an essential part of the Latin culture. In cooperation with Palíto, one of the biggest producers of world’s hottest chili peppers in the Czech Republic, the festival organizes a 10-rounds contest, from Jalapenos to a pure chilli mash made from the world’s hottest chilli peppers and corn tortilla with a drizzle of olive oil and Trinidad Scorpion Moruga extract (Dragon’s blood).

Food vendors’ list includes Pure Peru (Peru), Chilskevino (Chile), Ekvadornadlani (Ecuador), Arepas De Lyna (Venezuela), Little Mexico (Mexico), Pampas Market (Argentina).

A rich accompanying music program is also prepared during the event with Cumbia Cooperativa, a musical group formed in Prague at the end of 2016, Lozt Mezcal from Mexico City playing Cumbia, Salsa, Hip Hop, Funk, and Rolo Diorio, author, composer, singer, poet, and guitarist from Argentina.

Entrance is for free and pets are welcome so it’s a great place to spend your weekend with family and friends.

Address: Portheimka Park, Matoušova, Anděl, Prague 5 – Smíchov

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Danish heavy metal and rockabilly band Volbeat is coming to Prague’s 02 Universum on Oct. 31, with Baroness and Danko Jones as the opening acts. 02 Universum is a side space adjacent to O2 Arena.

Tickets go on sale to Live Nation Club members May 22 at 10 am and to the general public May 24 at 10 am.

Volbeat will release their seventh album called Rewind, Replay, Rebound on Aug. 2. “The whole point for us going into the studio is because you still have something to prove: not just for the fans, but mostly for yourself,” said vocalist and guitarist Michael Poulsen, who also co-produced the album. “We would not be able to do this record if it wasn’t for the work we have done in the past. No matter how old the band gets or how many records we do, there is always going to be that signature sound.”

Poulsen produced the new album along with long-time collaborator Jacob Hansen and the band’s lead guitarist Rob Caggian, formerly of Anthrax.

This is the first studio album with bass player Kaspar Boye Larsen. The final band member is drummer Jon Larsen, who like Poulsen has been with the band from the beginning.

Volbeat has been one of Denmark’s most successful rock bands for the past two decades. They have been working successfully since in 2001 and have six studio and two live albums. In Denmark all their studio albums have reached gold or platinum status. Their popularity has long gone beyond the borders of their native country, making them one of the world’s top rock festivals.

Their unique style comes from a combination of rockabilly, metal and original rock ’n’ roll in the style of Elvis Presley or Johnny Cash.

American heavy metal band Baroness has been around for 15 years, with lead vocalist and guitarist John Baizley as the only original member left. They current lineup has Gina Gleason on guitar, Nick Jost on bass and Sebastian Thomson on drums. They released several EPs before their first studio album in 2007.

Baroness first came to Prague in 2012 with their third album, Yellow & Green, and they were back in Prague at Lucerna June 2018. Their fifth album, Gold & Grey is slated to be released in June 2019

Toronto’s Danko Jones is one of the most-watched bands of the Canadian rock scene. The band is named after its frontman.

Formed 23 years ago, Danko Jones performs melodic, riff-filled rock songs. The trio has already released eight albums, and this year it is preparing a new release called A Rock Supreme. Frontman Danko Jones has been callede a soul singer with a punk background.

For more information, click here

Author: Raymond Johnston

The downtown Prague cinema Kino Světozor is celebrating 15 years since it opened in 2004. The cinema, located just off of Wenceslas Square in Pasáž Světozor, has been offering art-house films, documentaries, and festivals.

To mark the anniversary, the cinema will hold a festival from May 24 to 30 called Patnáct (Fifteen), with 13 of the most popular art films of recent years in terms of attendance, and two special events, for a total of 15.

Only four films are English-friendly: Quentin Tarantino’s The Hateful Eight, Lars von Trier’s Melancholia, Jim Jarmusch’s Paterson and Wes Anderson’s Moonrise Kingdom. Film tickets are Kč 100 per ticket.

There is also an English-language encore screening of the NT Live production of the play Frankenstein, directed by Danny Boyle and starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller, with tickets at Kč 250.

The 15^th item in the Patnáct program is fun if you have Czech language skills. Kinoautomat: člověk a jeho dům (Kinoautomat: A Man and His House) is an interactive film where people get to vote after several scenes about what happens next. There is a bit of a stage show, with a live moderator. Tickets to this are Kč 200, and early purchase is recommended as this tends to sell out whenever it is shown.

Over the past 15 years, Světozor has hosted 1.9 million viewers at over 48,000 performances. “The building and the original cinema would celebrate 101 years this year, but our memory does not go so far back. We decided to celebrate the modern history of the cinema, which our team, in almost the same composition, has written since 2004,” says Petr Jirásek, director of kino Světozor.

“We host a lot of festivals and events all year round, so we wanted the Patnáct festival to be about cinema itself. We tried to imagine what movies the cinema would like to play again, films that made us feel great,” Jirásek said.

Recently, the cinema opened a Third Hall, in addition to the original Big Hall and Small Hall. Technically, the Third Hall is smaller than the Small Hall, but the management didn’t want to change names and cause confusion.

The cinema has also introduced a program of special interest to the expat community: English-subtitled screenings of recent foreign-language films in a program called Catch-Up Tuesday.

The cinema has a bar and lounge, which can be used even without a cinema ticket. The cinema’s hallways and foyer host exhibitions of rare Czech and Polish film posters from 1950 through the1980s. A poster shop is next to the box office.

More information here

Author: Raymond Johnston

Korean Air is celebrating 15 years since the launch of regular flights between Prague and Seoul. The route between Prague and Seoul is now serviced during the winter season by the latest Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with a capacity of 269 seats, and during the summer schedule a Boeing 747-8i with a capacity of 368 seats is used. Korean Air is one of the few airlines to offer Prague first class.

The inaugural flight landed in Prague on May 15, 2004. At that time, an Airbus A330-200 with 257 seats in two travel classes was used. Over the years on the Prague route, Korean Air has also used an Airbus A330-200, Airbus A330-300, Boeing 777-200ER, Boeing 777-300ER and Boeing 747-400. In March 2014, the Airbus A380 was deployed on the line.

“The direct route from Prague to Seoul is one of the most important long-haul connections from Václav Havel Airport Prague, and also the oldest. Over 15 years of operation, more than 1.3 million passengers have flown with Korean Air on this route, and over 5,600 departures and landings by this carrier have taken place in Prague,” Václav Řehoř, Chairman Board of Directors of Prague Airport, said in a press release.

“As Prague is popular in South Korea, we can expect that the number of tourists from this country will continue to rise in the coming years. That is why I am pleased that in March, in cooperation with the Foreign Police of the Czech Republic, Korean Air and the Korean Embassy, we managed to put in place a new e-gate passport check-in system to make it easier for Korean tourists to enter the Czech Republic,” he added.

Yeong Ho Choe, Korean Air Regional Manager for the Czech Republic, said the airline was “very proud” to celebrate two important milestones this year: 50 years since Korean Air was founded and 15 years from direct flights to Prague.

“The launch of the Prague line significantly contributed to the development of tourism and trade between South Korea and the Czech Republic, and I firmly believe that this trend will continue in the coming years. Prague is an important destination for Korean Air, as evidenced by the fact that we are deploying state-of-the-art aircraft from our fleet,” Yeong Ho Choe added.

A celebration of the anniversary took place at Prague Airport. In addition to regional manager Yeong Ho Choe, it was attended by J.E. Seoung-Hyun Moon, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the Czech Republic, and Martin Kučera, Executive Director of Air Traffic at Prague Airport.

The flights between Prague and Seoul currently are scheduled on Monday, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Korean Air was founded in 1969. It transported more than 26 million passengers in 2018 and is one of the top 20 global airlines. Korean Air operates over 460 flights a day to 124 destinations in 44 countries on five continents. It has a modern fleet of 167 aircraft and employs more than 20,000 employees worldwide.

Korean Air’s main base is the newly opened Terminal 2 at Incheon International Airport in South Korea.

Korean Air is a founding member of the Sky Team alliance. In May 2018, Korean Air launched a joint venture partnership with Delta Air Lines in the Transpacific market.

Author: Raymond Johnston

Picture: Prague Airport

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