http://www.croatia.org/crown en-us http://www.croatia.org/crown N/A letters@croatia.org Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:00:45 -0700 20 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10229/1/Katarina-Livljanic-presenting-Judith-by-Marko-Marulic-a-famous-Croatian-Renaissance-writer-from-15-16th-ct.html Ms. Katarina Livljanic enacted the ancient drama with splendidly pure singing in Croatian, urgent narration, a penetrating gaze and expressive hands. (...) What makes “Judith” seem almost startlingly modern and metaphysical at times is Ms. Livljanic’s incorporation of other 16th-century texts dealing with inner dialogues at climactic moments in the story. The New York Times, USA. Marko Maruliæ 1450-1525 was Croatian Renaissance writer, one of the most important European spiritual writers of his time. He wrote the Biblical epic in Croatian, and stated expressly on the title of the book that the book was written in Croatian verses - u versih harvatskih. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10228/1/Croatian-city-of-Dubrovnik-celebrating-the-Day-of-Armenian-patron-St-Vlaho-since-972-AD.html Celebrations of the fest day of St Blaise (in Croatian, Sveti Vlaho), Dubrovnik patron saint, is celebrated since 972 AD, that is, continuously for 1040 years. This patron relates Dubrovnik and Croatia with Armenia, because St Blais was Armenian saint. The Festival of St Blaise is also the City of Dubrovnik Day. Croatian-Armenian friendship society has been founded in Croatia's capital Zagreb in 2003. Its current president is Croatian pianist Naira Astaryan of Armenian origin. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10225/1/Sena-Jurinac-1021-2011-legendary-Croatian-artist-who-shaped-the-entire-opera-world.html Sena Jurinac was educated as an opera singer in Croatia's capital Zagreb, where she started her opera career in 1943. Since 1945 she was singing for the State Opera in Vienna, until 1982 when she retired.  Dominique Meyer, director of the Vienna State Opera, said the following on the occasion of death of Sena Jurinac: “We are mourning the loss of a legendary artist who shaped not only the Vienna State Opera, but also the entire opera world,’’ She died on 22 November 2011 at the age of 90. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10223/1/Miro-Gavrans-play-All-About-Women-will-be-premiered-in-New-York-on-February-17.html Dear Friends! If you happen to be in New York on 17th February, I would love to see you at my premiere.  I am forwarding more detailed information on the play from the Presscut Agency. With good wishes, Sincerely, Miro Gavran. PS The play is premiered by STOREFRONT PRODUCTION at the Gallery MC in the West End.The play 'All About Women' is set in contemporary Zagreb, Croatia and portrays fifteen female characters of all ages in five different stories that are intertwined. darko@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach and Darko ®ubriniæ) Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10221/1/Klapa-Grdelin-in-Croatias-capital-Zagreb-singing-Dalmatian-songs.html Klapa Grdelin was founded in Zagreb in February 2000. Throughout the years Grdelin has been exploring and expanding its repertoire that was performed at many concerts and festivals. The repertoire includes original Dalmatian songs arranged by famous composers and ethnomusicologists (Jakov Gotovac, Ljubo Stipi¹iæ, Dinko Fio, Du¹ko Tambaèa and others), popular tunes adapted for klapa singing, traditional folk tunes of Lent and Christmas. Grdelin has found a valuable source of songs in the rich musical heritage of the city of Split and its surrounding area. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10220/1/Martina-Filjak-Zagreb-Croatia-on-a-world-tour-starting-January-2012.html One of the most exciting young artists to emerge in recent years, Martina Filjak is garnering international praise for her poetic passion and technical mastery at the keyboard as well as for her charismatic personality and magnetic stage presence. Her transition from prodigy to mature artist has been all the more remarkable against the backdrop of political maelstrom that defined her native Croatia during her childhood. ... Martina speaks seven languages. Fortunately, for an active performer, she loves to travel. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10219/1/Francesco-Laurana---Frane-Vranjanin-1420-1502-Croatian-Renaissance-sculptor-and-his-Lost-Princess.html Frane Vranjanin or Francesco Laurana was born in Vrana around 1420, near Zadar. Laurana’s female busts, after they had been finally correctly attributed to him several decades before, by at the turn of 20th century came into the focus of interest of greatest German and French scholars. He is considered to be the greatest non-Tuscan and non-Venetian sculptor active in Italy in 15th century  With this article we mark 510 years since his death in 1502 in France (Avignon or Marseille). darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10217/1/Zdenko-Basic-distinguished-Croatian-animator-and-illustrator-of-childrens-books.html Zdenko Ba¹iæ (1980, Zagreb) has graduated in 2005 at the Academy of Fine Arts, Department for Animated Film and New Media. He’s an award-winning animator and illustrator of many children’s books and magazines; predominantly Andersen and Grimm’s fairy tales. His illustrated book ‘Alice in Wonderland’ for the British,  American and French publishing market has been launched in 2010 by Carlton Publisher. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10216/1/Dr-Jelka-Vince-Croatian-scientist-singing-a-Christmas-song-in-Zagreb.html Dr Jelka Vince is Croatian scientist working in the fields of ethnology and anthropology. She is also fine guitarist and singer. Dr Vince participated at the Christams Concert in December 2011 in the church of St. Jerome in the city of Zagreb. She is also very active in Croatian Society of University Women, where she serves as coordinator for international relations. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10212/1/BusyBasket8482-designed-by-Diana-Peekaj-Vukoviae.html Diana Peèkaj Vukoviæ is a professional journalist, art historian, Germanist, book  and screenplay writer, award-winning innovator and the owner of the Jupiteriana, company for inventing of new products. BusyBasket™ is an innovative basket for carrying a laptop or briefcase on a bicycle. It was awarded a gold medal at the British Invention Show 2009 in London. Looking for business partner to manufacture and license the product worldwide. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10210/1/Marija-Zudenigo-footprint-collection-exhibited-in-Rijeka-Croatia-November-16th-8211-29th-2011.html Marija Zudenigo, city of Rijeka, Croatia: "Mother is a child’s first earth. The way we learn to walk on our first earth is the way we walk through our life. All our inner imbalances adopted from this ‘walk’ make themselves known in our physical walk. It was this insight that made me a footprint collector." Her collection of  more than 3,000 footprints is exhibited in Kortil Art Gallery in Rijeka, November 16th – 29th, 2011. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10197/1/Georges-dEsclavonie-Croatian-professor-at-Sorbonne-in-Paris-and-French-spiritual-writer-around-1400.html Georgius de Sclavonia or Georges d'Esclavonie wrote his book Le chasteau de viriginte in 1411. With this article we mark 600 years since its appearance in France, at the Beaument Benedictine Abbey in the city of Tours. This Croatian scholar studied at the famous Sorbonne in Paris, where he became professor at the beginning of the 15 century. The Municiapl Library of Tours keeps his texts written in the Croatian Glagolitic Script (see on the left), which he expressly calls Alphabetum Chrawaticum. This texts constitute the earliest known Croatian handwritten manual for children, which he reproduced at Sorbonne in Paris, accompanied with his commentaries in Latin. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10173/1/Marie-Bernadette-Rouaux---Universal-Language.html My name is Marie-Bernadette Rouaux, I chose these few photos that recall me some “reflections and spaces” from Bretagne and some wonderful days in Croatia, its intensive blue and green beauty. I loved  Varazdin under the rain, an evening at Zagreb, the river Sava near Cigoc, the green immersion at Plitvice, the Cadillac at Vitina in Herzegovina, the picnic at Majerovo Vrilo, the sunset on the Kornati, the isle of Solta where I feel at home. At 8 a.m., waiting for the departure to Split, I took two photos in the same moment , the rowboat on the quiet sea and the taking flight of a seagull. I felt the strange sensation of suspended time. When I take pictures,  I feel fugitive sensations and deep feelings and it’s a great joy for me to share emotions without words,  just going with the flow, “au fil de l’eau”. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10202/1/Argentinean-Croats-presented-on-YouTube-by-Studia-Croatica.html Joza Vrljièak, indefatiguable director of Studia Croatica society in Buenos Aires, sent us a set of 39 videos describing rich cultural activities of Argentinean Croats. On the photo the logo of Jorgovan,  which is one of very active and successful Croatian cultural societies in Argentina. We also provide a few recepies of Croatian sweets that are popular in Argentina, hoping that they could be useful for your family for the celebration of the forthcoming Christmas and New Year. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10199/1/Dinko-Fio-1924-2011-distinguished-Croatian-composer-and-conductor-died-at-the-age-of-87.html Dinko Fio ostvario je i obiman skladateljski opus na temeljima tradicijske glazbe, a neke njegove pjesme toliko su povezane s tradicijom da ih se èesto smatra izvornim napjevima. Njegov autorski opus objavljen je u jedanaest zbirki i na tridesetak diskografskih izdanja. Kao melograf i obraðivaè spasio je od zaborava neke od najljep¹ih narodnih napjeva iz Dalmacije, zapisao ih te priredio za izvedbe dalmatinskih klapa i zborova. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10196/1/2-Cellos-Luka-Suliae--Stjepan-Hauser-2-Croatian-Geniuses-conquering-the-world.html This kind of musical meteor happens once in a generation! I listened to this album "2 cellos Luka Suliæ & Stjepan Hauser" many times. Each song is a cinematic journey through melodies and rhythms of centuries accumulated knowledge of cello playing. Strength: Level of performance, original arrangements, not-in-the-way-of-art production. Weakness: None. In one word: PERFECT. Buy this album and enjoy it. darko@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach and Darko ®ubriniæ) Mon, 31 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10195/1/Croatia-presents-Global-Birthday-Celebration-for-the-Necktie-on-October-18th-CNNiReport.html While the Croats first wore the cravat, they are very appreciative of the other cultures around the world that have embraced and perfected it. Now, in fact, they are proud to say that the cravat is an important aspect of world culture as it worn across so many cultures while represents universal human values...which is why they are so committed to preserving and promoting it as a proud part of their heritage. Academia Cravatica established "International Day of the Cravat" in 2008 and it now occurs every year on October 18th. Article submitted by Nicholas B. Daddazio, NY, distinguished proponent of the cravat fashion, on the photo. nbdaddazio@mac.com (Nicholas B. Daddazio) Sat, 29 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10194/1/Incorporating-the-Diaspora-in-Contemporary-Croatian-Studies--The-Harriman-Institute.html This series of short presentations will introduce the exciting and dynamic developments at the University of Rijeka’s new campus, as well as outline the university’s goals for expanding international cooperation, exchange, and Croatian language education. There will also be a focus on how to strengthen cooperation and exchange between the University of Rijeka and Croatian émigré communities in the United States, including knowledge transfer, student exchanges, contributions of returning scholars, and development opportunities. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sat, 22 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10190/1/Srdjan-Bulat-and-Petrit-Ceku-take-two-top-spots-at-the-Maurizio-Biasini-International-Guitar-Competition.html   Petrit Ceku (right) and Srdjan Bulat (left) took first and third places respectively for Croatia at the inaugural International Guitar Competition Maurizio Biasini in Bologna, Italy. The competition was held from October 10-16, 2011 and was organized in memory of Maurizio Biasini, a physicist of international stature as well as an outstanding classical guitarist. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Mon, 17 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10188/1/Kristian-Krekovics-oils-exhibited-in-Etnographic-Museum-in-Croatias-capital-Zagreb-2011.html   Kristian Krekoviæ 1901-1985 portrayed Mahatma Gandhi in 1936, the Queen Mother in 1938 upon her request, the Swedish King Gustav V, Queen Sofia of Spain and Juan Carlos, and many other. Eighty of his oils have been donated by his wife Sina to Croatia in 1994, and in 2011 a smaller part of this important donation - eighteen oils - is exhibited by the Ethnographic Museum in Croatia's capital Zagreb. The oils refer to old Peruvian Inca and pre-Inca cultures. His 1956 exhibition under the auspices of Peruvian Government in the Smithsonian Institution in Washington has been visited by as many as 126,000 people! darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Fri, 14 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10187/1/Esther-Gitman-and-Jadranka-Juresko-Kero--The-Harriman-Institute-on-November-3rd-2011.html New York premier of the documentary film made by Jadranka Juresko Kero (photo left). This is a story about dr Esther Gitman, a historian of Jewish origins who has written the book “When Courage Prevailed”. Dr Gitman’s message is the film’s main motive. Her message is that the rescue of the Jews in the Independent State of Croatia and the role played by Archbishop Stepinac deserve internationalization so that the whole truth is known about the Croatian people whose courageous representatives were the only ones in Europe during World War II to openly oppose Hitler’s racist laws. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 13 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10186/1/Ljubo-Stipisic-Delmata-1938-2011-distinguished-composer-and-proponent-of-Croatian-music-and-spirituality.html Ljubo Stipi¹iæ Delmata's personality contains a multitude of traits: composer, poet, melodiographer, painter, producer, conductor of a-capella ensembles, etc. Maestro Delmata has been honored numerous prestigious music awards including several lifetime achievement awards. His work is of immeasurable musicological and cultural importance, especially for preservation and strengthening of the identity of  Croatia. Maestro Ljubo Stipi¹iæ died on October 9th 2011 at the age of 74. darko@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach and Darko ®ubriniæ) Mon, 10 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10182/1/Kristian-Krekovics-drawings-exhibited-in-the-Modern-Gallery-in-Croatias-capital-Zagreb.html Kristian Krekoviæ 1901-1985 is a distinguished Croatian painter. His main works can be seen in Palma de Mallorca in Museum Krekovic, which has been solemnly opened by Queen Sofia of Spain in 1981. Krekoviæ's 54 drawings have been exhibited on 4 October 2011 in the Modern Gallery in Zagreb in the presence of His Excellency prof.dr. Fedor Devide, plenipotentiary of the Republic of Peru in Croatia, and numerous visitors. The exhibition has been organized by Matrix Croatica, Passion Heritage, and Croatian-Hispanic Society, and is opened until the end of October 2011. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 05 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10180/1/Nenad-Bach-Band-and-Marci-Geller-at-Towne-Crier-Cafe-September-30-2011.html The Nenad Bach Band will be returning to one of their favorite haunts, the Towne Crier on Friday September 30th.  The show starts at 8:30 p.m. and tickets are $17.50 in advance and $22.50 at the door. The Towne Crier is located on  130 Route 22, Pawling, New York. Opening the show and joining the band will be special guest Marci Geller, one of Nenad's favorite singers. Marci is something to marvel at. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Wed, 28 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10175/1/Doodle-Jump-is-a-pop-icon.html Doodle Jump is one of the most popular iPhone apps. It recently surpassed 10 million downloads. This addictive game is the brainchild of Croatian immigrants Igor and Marko Pusenjak, who came up with the game one day when Igor was sketching a game on a notepad. Marko did the programming and the rest is now history. Doodle (left) has become a pop icon and has been seen on TV and as a fashion accessory for Lady Gaga!  stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Tue, 20 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10171/1/Croatian-animation-on-Cambridge-Film-Festival-23-24-September-2011.html On September 23-24 2011 the Cambridge Film Festival will be screening two programmes of Croatian animation. Aline Conti, the Short Film Programmer for the Cambridge Film Festival: "... the originality and quality of these animations struck me and I thought 'People in Cambridge need to see these animations! ...' I believe that Croatian animations played a revolutionary role in the history of animation especially in the 1950s when the Zagreb Animation School abandoned the Disney-like cartoon style, and introduced visual of avant-garde abstract painting, constructivism and cubism. ... ". darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Mon, 19 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10172/1/Epidaurus-Festival-in-Croatia-for-littlest-residents-of-Dubrovnik-region-in-Pridvorje-16-Sep-2011-at-8pm.html The most precious things begin and end at home; all else is secondary. Je¾urka Je¾iæ, the popular character from Branko Æopiæ's “Je¾eva kuæica” (The Hedgehog's Home), understood this.  So shall we, and our children; I'm not afraid for the children - they will understand if they have a chance. A beautiful interpretation of this timeless text takes the form of a musical in the enchanted surroundings of Konavle's Pridvorje on Friday, September 16th 2011 at 8pm. This lovely and important presentation is a gift from the Epidaurus Festival to the kindergarten in Konavle. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Thu, 15 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10170/1/Famous-Croatian-American-photographer-Zoran-Orlics-photo-on-the-cover-of-the-Rolling-Stone-Magazine.html Croatian American photographer Zoran Orlic, made the cover of the September 2011 German-language edition of Rolling Stone Magazine. Zoran is already known in music circles for his photographs of the Frames and Wilco. The photo chosen for the cover of Rolling Stone is of Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy. Zoran also provides the photographs for the accompanying article in the magazine about Wilco.  stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Sun, 11 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10165/1/Russian-recognition-to-Croatian-Lepoglava-lace-and-to-Tihana-Rendic-in-the-city-of-Volgoda-2011.html Tihana Rendiæ has won the first prize at the International Lace Festival organized in Volgoda in Russia in 2011, in the category of professional lacemarers. We also announce the  15th International Lace Festival in Lepoglava, Croatia, organized from 22 to 25 September 2011. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Fri, 09 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10164/1/Nenad-Hancic-created-a-new-high-quality-Croatian-Glagolitic-font-for-Windows.html Nenad Hanèiæ from Germany, Duesseldorff, created a new Croatian Glagolitic font for Windows. The lower case letters of the font “Glagolica Missal DPG” are oriented on the “Missal from 1483”, the first Croatian printed book (incunabulum), while the capital letters are oriented on those of “Transit of St. Jerome”, a book printed in Croatian Glagolitic characters in the town of Senj in 1508. We owe our deep gratitude to Nenad Hanèiæ: his work will be immensly useful both for amateurs and professionals. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sun, 28 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10161/1/Valter-Despalj-distinguished-Croatian-cellist-started-ensemble-project-Cellomania-in-Zagreb-in-1991.html   Valter De¹palj is professor at the Zagreb Academy of Music. he has also been a guest professor at the conservatories in The Hague, Amsterdam, Copenhagen and Graz (University of Music), editor of cello music with major music publishers, and member of judging panels at the most prestigious international competitions including Tchaikovsky (Moscow), Bach (Leipzig), Lutoslawski (Warsaw) and ARD (Munich) competitions. It was 20 years ago that maestro De¹palj started the project of Cellomania Croata. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Mon, 22 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10160/1/Epidaurus-Festival-in-Cavtat-childhood-dream-of-Croatian-pianist-and-poet-Ivana-Marija-Vidovic.html My wish is that every sound produced at Epidaurus Festival would merge with Cavtat's magical hug, and that every word, every verse, whether sung or spoken, would, for centuries to come, continue to echo throughout its old streets, the very same ones that - within and of themselves - had been a stage for centuries already. Ivana Marija Vidoviæ, Artistic director of the Epidaurus festival. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sat, 20 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10159/1/Festival-Kvarner-a-new-meeting-point-of-artists-and-scholars-in-Opatija-Croatia.html The idea of the artistic exchange on a European level is revived in our Festival in the Kvarner region in Croatia. The fact that many composers, such as Mahler, Puccini, Lehar, Kalman, etc., who, over the course of history, have stayed here and have been inspired by the picturesque landscape and the Mediterranean flair proves that this location is perfectly suitable for music: history provides us with the evidence that our idea has a good basis. On the photo Vjekoslav Martinko, Lovran, president of the Festival Kvarner. Director of the Festival is dr. Michael Fendre, Vienna. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Fri, 19 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10155/1/Nenad-Bach-Band-At-The-BeanRunner-Cafe-NY-Friday-August-19-2011-730-1030-pm.html Join us Friday, August 19, 2011 7:30 to 10:30 pm, At The BeanRunner Cafe 201 South Division Street, Peekskill, NY to listen to The Nenad Bach Band. We are an intimate and friendly live music cafe with a full menu, including beer and wine, available during all performances. Seating fills quickly, so give us a call - 914.737.1701 - to reserve your table. Seating starts at 7:30 pm. Showtime is at 8:00 pm. Nenad Bach has a dream, nurtured through wartime and expatriation, and informed by his quest for universal justice and deep longing for world peace. The result: All I Want Is Freedom, a potent shot of rock infused with heart and soul. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Thu, 18 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10154/1/Ilija-Veselica-Croatian-photographer-biking-on-the-island-of-Brac.html Hi, I'm Ilija Veselica and I am honored that you are here to visit my photo galleries. I started off in photograpy just right before I got to the University FESB in Split in Croatia where I graduated Computer Science. We show you amazing beauty of Croatian island of Braè, its beaches and clean sea, and more. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sat, 13 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10153/1/Viktor-Vidovic-distinguished-Croatian-guitarist.html Born in Karlovac, Croatia, Viktor Vidoviæ had his first solo concert at the age of 12. At 14 he enrolled in the Geneva Conservatory, in the class of Brazilian guitarist Maria Livia Sao Marcos, under whose guidance he took the first place at CIEM, the International Competition of Musical Artists in Geneva, becoming the youngest winner in the history of the competition, taking the Villa Lobos Prize and the Patek Philippe Prize for distinguished musical interpretation. He livs in Croatia's capital Zagreb. Ana Vidoviæ: "My brother Viktor is phenomenal guitarist." darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Fri, 12 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10151/1/Dubrovnik-Missal-from-12th-century-kept-in-Oxford-GB-facsimiled-in-Dubrovnik-Croatia-2011.html The Dubrovnik Missal was written in the 12th century in Dubrovnik where it was used in the Cathedral for centuries. Today it is kept in the Bodleian Library in Oxford. It is a worldwide cultural heritage monument. Written in Beneventan script and notation, it contains 230 Gregorian chants which, in words of Dr. Miho Demoviæ, 'represent a superior accomplishment in this art in Europe'. The chants found in the Missal are diverse. The exultet from Dubrovnik is considered to be the most refined melody in the Gregorian literature, unparalleled in any European manuscript found so far. Owing to the efforts of Dr. Demoviæ, the Croatian music history can now be traced back to the 10th century. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Tue, 09 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10148/1/Ana-Vidovic-distinguished-Croatian-guitarist-interviewed-for-MEL-BAY.html Classical guitarist Ana Vidovic is considered one of the elite musicians of the world today. Since first taking the stage in 1988 Ana has given over one thousand public performances. Her international performance career includes recitals in Zagreb, New York, London, Paris, Vienna, Salzburg, Rome, Budapest, Warsaw, Tel Aviv, Oslo, Copenhagen, Toronto, Baltimore, San Francisco, Houston, Austin, Dallas, St. Louis, Tokyo, and beyond. Recorded at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville Tennessee, this is her Mel Bay Artist Interview with Erica Cantrell. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Tue, 02 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10138/1/Croatian-lace-proclaimed-the-most-beautiful-at-international-lace-contest-in-Russia-2011.html At the first International Lace festival in Vologda in Russia the Croatian lace from the town of Lepoglava was declared the most beautiful in competition with 10 countries and 36 Russian areas. On photo is Croatian lace from the island of Pag, a famous Pa¹ka èipka - Pag lace, a  part of typical national costume. darko@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach and Darko ®ubriniæ) Wed, 06 Jul 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10137/1/Branko-Fucic-1920-1999-representative-collection-of-conference-papers-published-about-his-life-and-work.html  Sixty three conference papers from the International Scholarly Seminar on the Life and Work of Academician Branko Fuèiæ (1920-1999) have been published in 2011 in voluminous, representative monograph comprising 844 pp. Branko Fuèiæ was distinguished expert in Croatian Glagolitic Script, in the history of Croatian church art, in particular for the area of Istria, dr. honoris causa in theology, and recipient of Herder's prize in Vienna. The monograph has been edited by dr. Tomislav Galoviæ of the Faculty of Arts and Letters, University of Zagreb. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sat, 02 Jul 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10134/1/Miro-Gavrans-play-quotAll-About-Womenquot-watched-by-theatre-lovers-in-India.html ‘All About Women' was a wonderful journey in to the lives of women. The play has been written by Croatian author and playwright Miro Gavran. It starred Mumbai-based theatre artists Ratnabali Bhattacharjee, Prerna Chawla, Nimrat Kaur, Tahira Nath, Malaika Shenoy and Shivani Tanksale. It was made up of five interwoven stories of the dreams, aspirations and the unexpressed desires of women. A few minutes into the play, the stage, the lights and the audience all melted away. Only the actors on stage remained. They were like people who lived next door!... Written by Akila Kannadasan for The Hindu. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 22 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10121/1/International-conference-in-Carmelite-convent-of-St-Elijah-in-Busko-Blato-in-Bosnia-and-Herzegovina.html The Carmelite convent of St. Eliah in Bu¹ko Blato in B&H and the Society Passion Heritage from Croatia's capital Zagreb organized a very succesful international conference dedicated to passion heritage of Croatians in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The accompaning program included two concerts of sacral music of Croatians in B&H, with participation of original groups in fantastic national costumes from various parts of the country. The principal organizer of the conference was F. Zvonko Martiæ, on the photo. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sat, 18 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10132/1/The-Croatian-Academy-of-America-Issued-New-Volume-of-the-Journal-of-Croatian-Studies.html The Croatian Academy of America issued volume 44 of the Journal of Croatian Studies, its annual interdisciplinary review. Contributed articles by Darko ®ubriniæ: William Feller (1906-1970) - an outstanding Croatian-American mathematician, Vinko Grubi¹iæ: The three alphabets used in the printing of Croatian Reformation books in Germany, John Felix Clissa: Migration history of the Italo-Croatians of Molise to Western Australia, Jure Kri¹to: Brother's keeper The surveillance of American Croats by FBI during World War II, Stan Granic: Canadian Ethnic Studies (1969-2003) and Polyphony (1977-2000) as sources for the Croatian Ethnological Community stangranic@hotmail.com (Stan Granic) Wed, 15 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10130/1/KAFKAS-FRIEND-and-FORGOTTEN-SON-by-Miro-Gavran-go-digital-on-Amazon.html The most frequently translated contemporary Croatian writer, Miro Gavran, has published his novels Kafka's Friend and Forgotten Son in their English translation by Nina H. Kay-Antoljak as e-books on AMAZON, making them accessible with the Kindle electronic reader. Miro Gavran's works have been translated into 35 languages, and his books have come out in 150 different editions at home and abroad. His dramas and comedies have had more than 200 theatre first nights around the world and have been seen by more than two million theatre-goers. mocnaj@gmail.com (Ratimir Mocnaj) Sun, 12 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10129/1/Ivan-Mestrovics-quotChrist-on-the-Crossquot-sold-at-Sothebys-in-London.html Dne 17. svibnja 2011. na dra¾bi "Europsko kiparstvo 19. i 20. stoljeæa” (Sale: L11230, 19th and 20th Century European Sculpture) u kuæi Sotheby’s u Londonu sa velikim je  uspjehom prodano jo¹ jedno djelo Ivana Me¹troviæa (1883. – 1962.). Mali drveni reljef “Krist na kri¾u” (86  X  31.5 cm) postigao je jako visoku cijenu (54,000 EU; 77,000 USD). Reljef je izraðen vjerojatno 1912. od slavonskog hrasta. mate.mestrovic@zg.t-com.hr (Dr. Mate Me¹troviæ) Sun, 12 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10128/1/Dora-Maar-robbed-by-The-Direction-of-French-Cultural-Patrimony.html The Direction of French Cultural Patrimony (La Direction General des Patrimoines) disregarded the realm of Law and Private property, and took everything from Dora Maar's inheritance for the state. The Croatian citizen Mrs. Dragica Markoviæ married Brkljaèiæ was left without any inheritance contrary to existing French law. Mr. Predrag Brkljaèiæ, the son of late Mrs. Dragica, and Croatian-American citizen, professor of English, French and Spanish, tries to get some just solution. denisebrk2@yahoo.com (Predrag Brkljaèiæ) Thu, 09 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10125/1/Pope-Benedict-XVI-in-Croatias-capital-Zagreb-4-and-5-June-2011.html “I offer my most cordial greetings to the beloved land of Croatia!” Here I would like to introduce the main topic of my brief reflection: the theme of conscience. This cuts across all the different fields in which you are engaged and it is fundamental for a free and just society, both at national and supranational levels. Truly, the great achievements of the modern age – the recognition and guarantee of freedom of conscience, of human rights, of the freedom of science and hence of a free society – should be confirmed and developed while keeping reason and freedom open to their transcendent foundation, so as to ensure that these achievements are not undone, as unfortunately happens in not a few cases. darko@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach and Darko ®ubriniæ) Sat, 04 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10120/1/Zvonko-Martic--Vido-Bagur-authors-of-ethno-monograph-about-Croatians-in-BH.html Carmelite monk f. Zvonko Martiæ on the photo and Vidoslav Vido Bagur are authors of important monograph in Croatian and English dealing with national costumes, dances, customs of Croatians throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina: Vila bana zvala priko Vrana (A Fairy Called the Viceroy Over the Mountian of Vran). The book has 200 pp. and about 100 pp contain luxorous photos. The monograph is accompanied with two DVD-s containing numerous dances and songs. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 01 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10118/1/Don-Wolf-Croatian-photographer-and-benefactor-in-Kansas-City-USA.html Don Wolf is a professional photographer living in Kansas City, USA. His family is from Gorski Kotar, a mounatinous part of Croatia. His greatest comfort was to help Croatian orphans via the vehicle of photography, showing their needs and presenting them to the good people of America. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Mon, 23 May 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10113/1/Songbooks-of-Bozidar-Kunc-Croatian-composer-now-available.html Croatian composer Bo¾idar Kunc was born  in 1903 in Zagreb and died 1964 in Detroit. His sister Zinka Kunc Milanov was a famous opera singer. Recently Ivana Kunc, his daughter, has issued the first CD containing his music. In 2006 Ivana Kunc gave a concert of her father’s vocal pieces at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. She has since released a studio recording of these songs entitled “Music of Bo¾idar Kunc.” Much of the music on this CD is being presented for the first time. darko@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach and Darko ®ubriniæ) Sun, 08 May 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10111/1/8220Painting-with-the-Sea8221-photo-art-conceived-in-Croatia-by-Visnja--Marijan-Anic.html Vi¹nja and Marijan Aniæ from Croatia's capital Zagreb concevied a new photo art based on an intricate interplay between sea surface, light and the bottom of the sea. Dazzling sceneries discover a new world of amazing shapes and colors, captured through fascinating photos. This art is the art of nature of breathtaking beauty. Croatian coast with its very clean sea and exceptionally rich archipelago is ideal place for creating real masterpieces in this art. darko@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach and Darko ®ubriniæ) Sun, 01 May 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10108/1/I-AM-is-a-film-about-a-twenty-first-century-quest-for-enlightenment.html Director of Photography, Roko Belic (left) assists director Tom Shadyac  on a twenty-first century quest for enlightenment. Posing two practical and provocative questions: what’s wrong with our world, and what can we do to make it better? The result is a fresh, energetic, and life-affirming film that challenges our preconceptions about human behavior while simultaneously celebrating the indomitable human spirit. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Thu, 28 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10106/1/Nikola-Knez-won-three-gold-Remi-Awards-at-the-WorldFest-Houston-2011.html  Nikola Knez was educated in Croatia where he produced a vast variety of films for various Croatian institutions. In 2011 he won three Gold Remi Awards at WorldFest Houston, and the Gold Pixie Award by American Pixel Academy for 3D computer animation. In 2010 he won two gold Remi Awards. He is the author of more than 300 documentaries, education and science programs, etc. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Mon, 25 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10104/1/Brodosplit-male-choir-from-Croatia-among-the-best-in-the-world.html & Brodosplit male choir from the city of Split is conducted by Vlado Sunko, distinguished Croatian conductor and composer. The coir became the world champion at the 5th World Choir Games, Graz 2008, in the category of male chamber choirs. It is especially known for beautiful interpretations of spiritual songs of Christian inspiration from Croatian and international repertoire. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Thu, 21 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9889/1/Ante-Gotovina---Croatian-general-and-painter.html Ante Gotovina, a famous Croatian general, is probably best known for his role in preventing the tragedy of Bihaæ in BiH. However, we did not know that Mr Gotovina is amateur-painter. On the left you can see his nice portrait of Slobodan Praljak, another famous Croatian general (who has three academic diplomas from the University of Zagreb: in electrical engineering, sociology, and film art). Mr. Gotovina recently made a portrait of blessed Ivan Merz. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sun, 17 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10103/1/Exhibition-quot400-years-of-Croatians-in-Viennaquot-opened-by-dr-Jan-Kickert-in-Zagreb.html Dr Jan Kickert, ambassador of Austria in Zagreb, solemnly opened the exhibition "400 years of Croatian in Vienna" in the hall of the Matrix Croatica - Matica hrvatska. The exhibition has been prepared by dr. Josip Ser¹iæ and mr. Mijo Juriæ from Vienna, in collaboration with Gabriela Novak-Karall, Secretary General of Croatian Center in Vienna, and Petar Tyran, president of the Center. The exhibition was already shown in Vienna in December 2009, as well as in Slovakia. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Thu, 14 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10102/1/Miro-Gavran-Croatian-playwright-with-four-premiers-in-April-of-2011.html Miro Gavran had premieres in San Pedro, Prague, Moscow and Osijek. "My Wife's Husband" is a long play, to be sure. You'll notice that when you leave the Little Fish Theatre playhouse after 10:30 at night, checking your cell phone or watch and wondering where all the time has gone. You won't notice it until then, though, because Miro Gavran doesn't give you time to notice - from the moment the play begins right up to its final hilarious (and inconclusive) ending. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Thu, 14 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10090/1/Sylvie-Vucic-revealing-female-Croatian-composer-Dora-Pejacevic-to-Paris.html French on her mother’s side but also Croatian through her father, Sylvie Vucic mixes French volubility, precision and refinement with fiery slavic temperament. She lives in Paris. She has been working in duo with the pianist Jean Angliviel, revealing the vocal work of Dora Pejacevic, female Croatian composer of the beginning of the XXth century. They will have a concert in March 25, 26 and 27 2011 in Paris, in Studio Le Regard du Cigne. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10086/1/Max-Emanuel-Cencic-Croatian-singing-prodigy.html Max Emanuel Cenèiæ, born in Zagreb, Croatia, is gifted with the most beautiful countertenor voice of our time. He was a member of the Vienna Boys' Choir, subsequently pursuing a solo career. He was awarded as the best new singer of the year 2003 by "Opernwelt" magazine. His performance of Andromeda Liberata in Tokyo was named the best concert of the year 2005 in Japan. Since 2007 Max EmanueI Cencic is recording with the top-label EMI/Virgin Classics. darko@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach and Darko ®ubriniæ) Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10081/1/Mate-Ujevic-1901-1967-the-founder-and-editor-in-chief-of-Croatian-Encyclopaedia.html Dr. Mate Ujeviæ was the greatest Croatian lexicographer of the 20th century. The first volume of Croatian Encyclopaedia was published on 10 February 1941. Five volumes were published until 1945, out of 12 planned volumes. He was editor in chief of The Martitime Encyclopaedia published in 1954 in eight volumes. Dr. Ujeviæ was posthumosly honoured by the title of righteous among the nations by Yad Vashem. ibirtic@gmail.com (Iva Ujeviæ Birtiæ and Darko ®ubriniæ) Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10080/1/Ivan-Pavletic-directs-quot476-ADquot-a-new-film-about-the-Fall-of-Rome.html Writer, director and actor, Ivan Pavletic (left), has filmed the last days of the once mighty Roman Empire. The film, titled "476 A.D." brings to life the turbulent fall of Rome at the hands of the Ostrogoths and the characters that see the sunset of an empire that spanned 12 centuries. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10079/1/Perforations-Festival-to-be-held-in-New-York-City-March-11-21-2011.html Zvonimir Dobrovic (left) in association with La MaMa will be bringing the Perforacija Festival from Croatia to  NewYork. The Peforations Festival is a live arts festival featuring some of the leading contemporary performing artists from Southeast Europe. The festival will be held at Club La MaMa in New York City, March 11-21, 2011. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10077/1/Sam-Miltich-jazz-guitarist-from-northern-Minnesota.html Sam Miltich (left) is a jazz guitarist born and raised in the woods of northern Minnesota. He is a musician by profession and plays regularly in the Upper Midwest as a soloist and with his bands the Clearwater Hot Club and Big Dipper Jazz Band. In addition to gypsy swing and traditional jazz his musical interests include bluegrass, Brazilian choro, French musette, tamburitza, and other forms of traditional folk music. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10075/1/My-Wifes-Husband-Premieres-makes-US-premiere-March-9-8211-24-2011.html Little Fish Theatre (LFT) in San Pedro is kicking off its 2011 Mid-Week Series with the comedy MY WIFE’S HUSBAND by Croatian playwright Miro Gavran, directed Don Schlossman. A favorite in Croatia, LFT will be presenting the US Premiere of the English translation of the play. This production features Croatian actress Iva Hasperger (left). stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10074/1/Michael-Mazzeo-Gallery--hosts-exhibit-by-Hrvoje-Slovenc-March-3-to-April-23-2011.html Michael Mazzeo Gallery is pleased to present Home Theater, a solo exhibition of large-scale,multiple-panel, color photographs by the New York based, Croatian photographer, Hrvoje Slovenc (left). The work will be on view from March 3 through April 23, with a reception for the artist on Thursday, March 10, from 6 – 8 PM. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10073/1/Kava-Cafe-in-New-York-City-gets-rave-reviews.html John Saric (left), the owner of Kava Cafe was so impressed with Stumptown Coffee Roasters that he was moved to open a coffee bar within walking distance of his home in New York City. "Kava" is the Croatian word for "coffee." The name is a tribute to Saric's parents, who are from Croatia. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10072/1/Dr-Kathleen-V-Wilkes-1946-2003-devoted-her-life-to-the-victory-of-Croatia.html Dr. Kathleen Vaughan Wilkes was a distinguished British humanist, professor of philosophy at the University of Oxford, and also taught at the Inter-University Centre in Dubrovnik, Croatia. During the Serbian siege of the City in 1991 and 1992, she was spreading the truth about its merciless destruction. Dr. Wilkes wrote on Dec 26, 1991: "Dubrovnik... there is still no water or electricity, scant food, no glass in the windows, temperature at freezing point..." darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10069/1/Dr-Artur-R-Bagdasarov-promoter-of-Croatian-culture-and-language-in-Russia.html Dr. Artur Rafaeloviè Bagdasarov is a distinguished Russian linguist of Armenian origin, very active in promoting Croatian culture, in particular the Croatian language, in the Russian Federation. He is the author of numerous books, dictionaries and articles dealing with Croatian literary language. For his efforts he has been awarded with the 2010 INA Award in Zagreb. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10067/1/quotI-Will-Follow-Youquot-by-the-Nenad-Bach-Band-is-hit-of-the-week-on-Radio-Split.html   "I Will Follow You" by the Nenad Bach Band has been named hit of the week by Radio Split in Croatia! This is the band's first single and is off of their EP "All I want is Freedom." On Sunday, January 23, the Nenad Bach Band performed at the historic Towne Crier in Pawling, New York to a captive audience. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10066/1/Croatia-in-the-Early-Middle-Ages-published-in-English-and-French.html An excellent and easy to read book that should be available in all universities and libraries world-wide for scholars and anyone interested in studying the history of Europe's Middle Ages. Croatia is one of the oldest continuously existing countries in Europe. Hilda Foley. This luxorous monograph  containing 30 extensive articles with numerous photos, has been published by the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10065/1/Croatian-cellists-Stjepan-Hauser-and-Luka-uliae-are-a-YouTube-hit.html Cellist Luka ©uliæ (left) along with cellist Stjepan Hauser have created a hit on YouTube with their new video. The video features the duo engaged in a classical music rendition of Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal". This rendition was arranged by both Stjepan Hauser and Luka ©uliæ and already has several hundred thousand views on the popular video sharing site. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Sun, 23 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10064/1/Branko-Franolic-1925-2011-distinugished-promoter-of-Croatian-studies.html Dr. Branko Franoliæ, distinguished Croatian scholar, a member  correspondent of the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts, spent most of his life far from his homeland, in England, France, Canada and elsewhere. He defended his doctoral thesis at famous Sorbonne in Paris. He left behind him numerous important books and articles dealing with various aspects of Croatian history and culture. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10054/1/Lidija-Bajuk-Croatian-singer-songwriter-and-poet.html Lidija Bajuk, distinguished musician of the Croatian ethno music scene, reveals us traditional folk songs from various parts of Croatia, especially from her native Meðimurje. She writes music for film and theatre. She has also published several collections of poems and fairy tales, and has initiated The Virtual Museum of Traditional Meðimurje Music. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 29 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10053/1/Andrija-Buvinas-13th-century-Christams-message-Split-Croatia.html The world famous portal of the Cathedral of Sv. Dujam in the city of Split had been finished in c. 1214. It is ranked among the most beautiful pieces of art in the medieval Europe. The height of the Buvina wooden  doors is 5.3 m. It contains 28 scenes from the life of Jesus Christ. darko@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach and Darko ®ubriniæ) Tue, 28 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10050/1/New-book-by-Slavica-Jakeliae-quotCollectivistic-Religionsquot.html "Collectivistic Religions" by Slavica Jakeliæ addresses questions of religion and collective identity, religion and nationalism, religion and public life, and religion and conflict. It moves beyond the attempts to tackle such questions in terms of 'choice' and 'religious nationalism' by introducing the notion of 'collectivistic religions' to contemporary debates surrounding public religions. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10047/1/Little-Stars-Croatian-girls-choir-singing-at-Lincoln-Center-December-19-2010.html Maestro Zdravko ©ljivac is conducting the Little Stars choir from Zagreb, which will participate the International Holiday Concert Let us sing Croatian Christmas together - Pjevajmo zajedno hrvatski Bo¾iæ, organized by the Harmony For Peace Foundation. The concert is held in the Lincoln Center, Sunday, December 19, 2010, 3:00 PM Avery Fisher Hall. Also participating are Drago Bubalo & Angel Voices & Bells of St. Aidan, Reagan Stone, Klapa Astoria. darko@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach and Darko ®ubriniæ) Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10045/1/Croatian-Tales-of-Long-Ago-by-Ivana-B-Mazuranic-published-in-Japanese-in-2010.html Croatian Tales of Long Ago, written by Ivana Brliæ Ma¾uraniæ 1874-1938, have been published by Fusambo International publishing house in Japan in 2010, translated from Croatian by Ikuko Yamamoto. It was promoted at the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in Tokyo, and Mrs Yamanoto, Mrs Kikko Sakamoto, director of the publisher, and Dr. Drago ©tambuk, ambassador of the Republic of Croatia to Japan, described the edition. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10043/1/Nenad-Bach-Band-receives-rave-reviews-on-Coverville.html Coverville's The 7th Annual Thanksgiving Double-Shot Beatles Cover Story aired a rendition of "Golden Slumbers" by the Nenad Bach Band. "Golden Slumbers" was originally on the Beatles’ classic 1969 album "Abbey Road". Coverville producer, Brian Ibbott called the Nenad Bach Band cover his favorite of the broadcast. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9955/1/Hagen-Iserlohn-2011-call-for-submissions.html The Hagen Iserlohn-2011 contest and exhibition of Croatian student's art  from around the world will be held in Germany in cooperation with: HKM Hagen, SD. Croatia Hagen, Hagen Caritas, Matica Croatia for the Ruhr area and the Croatian Heritage Foundation. The deadline for submissions is December 18, 2010. The contest and the exhibition have been initiated by Ankica Karaèiæ, Hagen, Germany. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Thu, 02 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10041/1/Croatian-Middle-Age-Poetry-by-A-Kapetanovic-D-Malic-and-K-Strkalj-Despot.html  Croatian Medieval Poetry, written by Amir Kapetanoviæ, Dragica Maliæ and Kristina ©trkalj Despot, is the first complete chrestomathy and monograph of Croatian medieval texts written in verse during the period of 14th-16th centuries, in Old Latin, Croatian Glagolitic and Croatian Cyrillic scripts. Publishing this amazing book by the Institute of Croatian Language and Linguistics is a great event for Croatian culture. It has nearly 1000 pages. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10037/1/Ivana-Marija-Vidovic-Croatian-pianist-touring-USA-and-Brazil.html Ivana Vidoviæ  has a series of concert and recitals in the USA and Brazil. In the USA she played with the Wayn State Orchestra, and with Dearborn State Orchestra in Michigan, plus the recital and master class for advanced students of the Wayne State University. In Brazil she will play with the Orquestra camerata de Curitiba. Her program includes also the first Croatian  woman composer Dora Pejaèeviæ. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sun, 21 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10035/1/Carla-Martinis-1922-2010-Croatian-opera-star-in-Vienna.html   Dragica Martinis (January 19, 1922 - October 8, 2010), better kown as Carla Martinis, was born in  Croatia in a small village of Danèuloviæi in the region of ®umberak west of Zagreb, near the town of So¹ice. An Austrian newpapers proclaimed her to be an "acoustic miracle". Herbert von Karajan chose her to have the role of Aida in 1951 for the solemn concert organized on the occasion of 50 years since the death of Giuseppe Verdi. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10033/1/Ashley-Colburn-and-WOW-Croatia-seen-by-10-million-families-in-the-USA.html WOW Croatia is a documentary created in 2009 which has brought  the prestigious Emmy Award in 2010 to Ashley Colburn. Here we present the second part of her series of documentaries about Croatia, and an interesting interview she gave to Goran Rotim of the Croatian TV. By the mid 2010 about 10 million families in the USA have seen WOW Croatia darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sun, 14 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10031/1/Taras-Belej-painter-from-Ukraine-Croatia-in-my-heart.html Taras Belej, a young Ukrainian painter, had an exhibition of his works of art in Zagreb entitled "Croatia in my heart" (Galerija Mirko Virius), September 2010. As a four year old deaf child he arrived to Zagreb for rehabilitation at the SUVAG center, the world's leading center for treating deafness, where he started his systematic education, according to the verbotonal method of Croatian scientist Petar Guberina. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Fri, 15 Oct 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10030/1/Violi-Calvert-Nenad-Bach-in-China-to-be-interviewed-by-China-Radio-International.html Violi Calvert, collaborator of the CROWN from Sydney: Hi,  I wish to advise that Nenad will be interviewed by Croatian radio in Beijing, which could be streamed through the website: http://croatian.cri.cn on Monday, 18 October at 4-5pm Beijing time [10-11am Zagreb time; 4-5 am New York time; 7-8pm Sydney time]. violicalvert@optusnet.com.au (Violi Calvert) Thu, 14 Oct 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10028/1/Zvonimir-Ranogajec-preserves-the-story-of-the-Croatian-diaspora-on-film.html   This historic image of Croatians demonstrating in Washington D.C. for Croatian independence in 1991 is one of many that Zvonimir Ranogajec has captured on over 250 documentary films spanning a period of 30 years about the Croatian communities in Canada and the United States. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Wed, 13 Oct 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10027/1/Srdjan-Bulat-wins-big-in-Alessandria.html Srdjan Bulat (left) won second place and the prize for youngest finalist at the Michele Pittaluga International Classic Guitar competition. This competition is one of the most important and longest running competitions for classical guitar in the world which has been held for 43 years in the Italian town of Alessandria. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Tue, 12 Oct 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10026/1/4-Miro-Gavran-novels-in-4-languages-at-2010-Frankfurt-International-Book-Fair.html Miro Gavran, distinguished Croatian playwright, has appeared with four novels in four languages, Chinese, German, Spanish and English, at the 62nd Frankfurt International Book Fair, October 8, 2010, at the Croatian Exhibition Stand. His books have been translated into as many as 32 languages. Miro Gavran's play "All About Women" was premiered in Warszaw, Poland in July 2010. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Mon, 11 Oct 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10020/1/Julienne-Eden-Busics-second-book-quotYour-Blood-and-Minequot-available-in-English.html In her best-selling autobiography, "Lovers and Madmen", Julienne Eden Busic wrote about the events leading up to her participation, in the 1976 political hijacking of an American TWA plane. Thirteen years later, the author shares in her acclaimed second book, "Your Blood and Mine", an intimate glimpse into the meaning of suffering, commitment, and waiting. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Wed, 15 Sep 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10019/1/Mile-Bogovic-opened-the-Church-of-Croatian-Martyrs-in-Udbina-2010.html A dream of dr. Mile Bogoviæ, Gospiæ-Senj archbishop on the left, and the whole of Croatia has been realized. The beautiful Church of Croatian Martyrs has been solemnly opened in Udbina, a town in the heart of Croatian region of Lika, on a spot with breathtaking view to the legendary Krbava field and surrounding mountains. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Mon, 13 Sep 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10017/1/Ljerka-Ocic-prominent-Croatian-organist-and-proponent-of-organ-playing.html Ljerka Oèiæ is teaching organ and chamber music at the Academy of Music in Zagreb. She is a jury member at the international organ contests and gives master courses in interpretation. Professor Oèiæ is the president of the "Franjo Dugan Organ Music Promotion Society" in Zagreb, named after distinguished Croatian organ player and composer Franjo Dugan. She is the author of a series of five 30 min classical music films, shown in Croatia and Italy. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Mon, 06 Sep 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10015/1/Marko-Brekoviae-1942-2010-a-founder-of-Dubravacki-trubaduri.html After a long and difficult illness, Marko Bre¹koviæ passed on August 29th, 2010 at the age of 69. Together with Ðelo Jusiæ, Luciano Capurso, Hamo Hajdarhod¾iæ, Bobo Berdoviæ and Ladislav Padjen, he helped form the legendary group Dubrovaèki trubaduri. He will be buried on September 1, 2010 at Bonino cemetery in Dubrovnik. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10014/1/Renata-Pokupiae-makes-her-LA-Opera-debut-as-Cherubino-in-Le-Nozze-di-Figaro.html Renata Pokupiæ (left) makes her LA Opera debut as Cherubino in Le Nozze di Figaro (September 2010). The Croatian mezzo-soprano is known internationally through her acclaimed performances of baroque, classical and other coloratura-mezzo repertoire as well as solo songs. mijat.marko@gmail.com (Marko Mijat) Sun, 29 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10013/1/Martin-Puljic-to-produce-Blues-radio-show-in-Cleveland.html Martin Puljic (left), a former American Croatian Business Association, President, and VP of Public Relations of Group 100, is independently producing a Blues music radio show for WJCU near Cleveland, Ohio USA. It will be on WJCU 88.7 FM on Tuesdays from 8-10PM EST beginning August 31st, 2010. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Sun, 29 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10010/1/Filip-Cvitic-created-Epistula-Croatica-font-for-Croatian-Glagolitic-Script.html Epistula Croatica is the project initiated by Filip Cvitiæ, aiming to spread information about the Croatian Glagolitic Script. The script, which is an important part of Croatian cultural heritage, is being researched in terms of design. The logo of the CROWN, that you can see at the top of this web page, has been created using this typeface, according to the initial idea of Nenad Bach. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sun, 22 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10006/1/Dr-Borislav-Arapovic-elected--member-of-the-Russian-Academy-of-Sciences-2010.html Dr. Borislav Arapoviæ, Croatian philologist, founder of the Institute for Bible Translation in Stockholm, was elected the foreign member of the famous Russian Academy of Sciences, in 1999 for his work on organizing the translation of the Bible into about 80 non-Slavic languages of the former SU. About eight million copies of the Bible have been issued till now. Founding the Institute for Bible Translation in Moscow in 1997 has been blessed by late Patriarch Alexij II. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sat, 14 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10005/1/Nenad-Bach-Band-new-CD-quotAll-I-Want-Is-Freedomquot-2010.html Nenad Bach has a dream. A dream nurtured through wartime and expatriation, a dream informed by his quest for universal justice and deep longing for world peace. The result: All I Want Is Freedom, a passionate cri de coeur and the latest CD in the artist’s prolific body of work. Playing live on Sunday, August 22 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm Nenad Bach Band Live at Lucy's 446  Bedford Rd., Pleasantville, NY USA. New CD available on iTunes, CDBaby and Amazon. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Tue, 10 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10004/1/Marija-Miletic-Dail-and-her-animated-film-PIXELTOWN.html Marija Miletiæ Dail created a very interesting animated film PIXELTOWN. It is based on her book Pixletown - The World Found, issued by PublishAmerica in 2005. Pixletown is where a whole world existed, and even thrived, undiscovered for eons, until this last century, when the vehicle had been invented to bring it to our attention. That vehicle was the computer. Marija was born in Zagreb, Croatia, where her animation carreer had started. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Mon, 09 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10002/1/Hrvatski-Obieaj-of-Kansas-City-to-release-first-CD.html The commitment, ded­ication, desire, sheer joy and passion each of us holds in our hearts is what connects us forever in this journey. As this CD was a labor of love we hope that you enjoy it, continue to support our endeavors and may you carry the spirit of Croatia all around the world with you as you listen to our music! stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Thu, 05 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9999/1/Brenda-Brkusic-and-Jack-Baric-won-Los-Angeles-Area-Emmy174-Award.html Bloody Thursday, a revealing documentary about the struggle of the West coast dockworkers during the Great Depression, produced by Brenda Brku¹iæ on the photo and Jack Bariæ, has won a Los Angeles Area Emmy Award. The onehour film that debuted on KOCE public television was one of three nominees in the category of Arts, Culture and History. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Tue, 03 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9997/1/Ashley-Colburn-and-WOW-Croatia-won-an-2010-Emmy-Award.html American television journalist and producer Ashley Colburn has won a prestigious Emmy Award for her documentary "WOW Croatia," which was filmed in October last year in our country, supported by Croatian National Tourist Board. From the historical walls of Dubrovnik to the markets and ties of Zagreb - get ready for a first class exploration of this amazing country. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9990/1/Unforgettable-Croatian-songs-of-1990s.html Late Tomislav Ivèiæ on the photo composed his unforgettable Stop the War in Croatia. We include excellent appearances at the Eurovision Song Contents of the Put (Path) with Don't ever cry, the duo of Lidija Dunjko and Danijela Martinoviæ with Nostalgija, and Maja Blagdan with Vjeèna ljubav (Eternal Love). We include Tereza Kesovija with Srebrena Bosna (Silver Bosnia), and last, but not least, Nenad Bach with Can We Go Higher?. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Thu, 22 Jul 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9988/1/The-Korea-Times-Croatia-8211-8216Miss-World8217-of-the-Mediterranean.html Mr. Lee Chang-sup, The Korea Times correspondent, wrote a very nice article about Croatia. Writing about Plitvice Lakes, Mr. Lee expressed his opinion that Croatians may feel their pride hurt when this national park is compared with the Niagara Falls in the U.S. and the Iguazu Falls near the border of Brazil and Argentina, at least in natural beauty. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Fri, 16 Jul 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9987/1/CroExpress-newspaper-for-Croatians-in-Germany-Austria-and-Switzerland.html In 2009 a team of Croatian and German journalists jointly produced a concept for the CroExpress, the new newspaper for Croatians in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, directed by Marina Stojak on the photo. This monthly describes the life of Croatians living in Europe and on the other side of the Atlantic to promote Croatian language, old-Croatian tradition and culture. It is a free newspaper. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Mon, 12 Jul 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9984/1/Srdjan-Bulat-wins-in-Almeria.html Srdjan Bulat (left) a fifth year student at the Musical Academy in Split, under the tutelage of Professor Darko Petrinjak was the winner at the 11th annual Julian Arcas guitar competition, which was held from June 23-26 , 2010 in the Spanish town of Almeria. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Mon, 05 Jul 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9983/1/Nicholas-B-Daddazios-Cravat-Sculpture-as-icon-and-symbol-of-Western-Culture.html Cravat Sculpture as icon and symbol of Western Culture is an unending subject of interest for Nicholas B. Daddazio to explore. In 1991, his search for a new and surprisingly unusual, offbeat, out of the ordinary, and unexpected subject for his art led him to the ubiquitous cravat. The cravat originated in Croatia during the 1600's. Even the name of cravat is derived from Croatian name. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 30 Jun 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9982/1/Croatian-town-Lipik-needs-help-to-rebuild-Kursalon.html The Kursalon, the neo-Renaissance style cafe in the town Lipik, Croatia, was constructed in 1893, with concert and a dance halls, a movie theater, restaurants, a piano bar, casino etc. It was the central point of the social and cultural life of the town until 1991, when it was destroyed  and burned during the Serbian aggression on Croatia. This is an appeal to rebuild one of the trademarks of the town of Lipik. On the photo Nenad Bach and Ivan Pu¹æenik in Lipik. ipuscenik@yahoo.com (Ivan Pu¹æenik) Tue, 29 Jun 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9981/1/Studia-Croatica-founded-in-Buenos-Aires-Argentina-celebrates-50-years.html Studia Croatica is an important Croatian quaterly in Spanish founded in 1960 in Buenos Aires. It has published thosands of pages devoted to various historical, cultural and political issues dealing with Croatia and Croatians. The past directors were Ivo Bogdan, Franjo Nevistiæ, Radovan Latkoviæ, and Joza Vrljièak (photo), who established its internet versional at www.studiacroatica.org, capital achievement in preserving the history of Croatians. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sat, 26 Jun 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9980/1/Dvigrad-International-Festival-of-Early-Music-in-Croatia-2010.html Indefatigable professor Alojzije Prosoli, founder of Sacred Music association in Zagreb, Croatia, organized the new Dvigrad International Festival of Early Music, 26 June - 18 July. Dvigrad is a mediaeval town in the heart of Istrian peninsula in Croatia, which has been abandoned already in the 17th century due to plague. The partner country of the 2010 Dvigrad Festival is France. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 23 Jun 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9976/1/Mladena-Gavran-Croatian-theatre-actress-awarded-The-Vladimir-Nazor-Prize-2010.html For the twelve roles (!) she played in the monodrama THE CRAZIEST SHOW IN THE WORLD, the Croatian actress Mladena Gavran has been named the winner of the VLADIMIR NAZOR Prize for 2010. The author of the monodrama is her husband Miro Gavran. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Mon, 14 Jun 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9975/1/Ivan-Mestrovics-marble-portrait-of-a-child-sold-at-Sothebys-in-London-2010.html This portrait of Slavan Vidoviæ, son of Croatian painter Ivan Vidoviæ is the first major marble by distinguished Croatian sculptor Ivan Me¹troviæ to appear at auction at Sotheby's in 2010. The portrait was modelled during Me¹troviæ's stay in Split in 1906. mate.mestrovic@zg.t-com.hr (Dr. Mate Me¹troviæ) Thu, 10 Jun 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9972/1/Branimir-Kvartuc-of-StandUpCroatiacom-to-cross-the-Adriatic-Sea-for-charity.html Croatian American Branimir Kvartuè, an award-winning photojournalist, two times cancer survivor, StandUpCroatia.com founder and  philanthropist, will be crossing the Adriatic Sea on June 25-27 of 2010, from Venice, Italy to Pula, Croatia on a Stand Up Paddle board, setting a world record, in the process. See some of his beuatiful photos from the Ðakovo Embroidery folklore festival. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sun, 23 May 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9942/1/New-Voices-in-Croatian-Drama-featured-in-NYC-May-13-2010.html Highlighting the first-ever playwriting exchange between Croatia and the United States, this evening will showcase the work of young Croatian dramatists Ivana Sajko (left) and Tena ©tivièiæ, featuring a brief presentation on contemporary theatre from Croatia, excerpts from both author’s plays in both Croatian and English, and a discussion with the participants in this exchange. InterfaithArts@aol.com (Eileen Weiss) Sun, 09 May 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9968/1/Nenad-Bach-Boris-Ljubicic--Davor-Pavuna-at-TEDxZAGREB-April-2010.html Ideas worth spreading: Nenad Bach: A lifetime of advocating for peace has led Nenad to question: What is Freedom? Boris Ljubièiæ: Designer in quest, he has subordinated personal to the general, persistent and uncompromising promoter of Croatian visual identity. Davor Pavuna: unusual physicist with vision, exposing on eternal theme - Ah, Love! darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Thu, 06 May 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9967/1/Irish-dance-phenomenon-in-Croatias-capital-Zagreb-May-16-2010.html Lord of the Dance spellbounds, excites and thrills audiences worldwide. It is the greatest and most sold dance show in the world. This time, Zagreb is looking for a ticket more. Zagreb will host Lord of the Dance's Troupe One, led by Michael Flatley himself. The performances will be held on Sunday, May 16th 2010, at Dra¾en Petroviæ Basketball Center. First perfomance begins at 5 p.m. and the second one at 8.30 p.m. edivjak@gmail.com (Eugen Divjak) Mon, 03 May 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9966/1/Croatian-Creation-is-the-trademark-of-best-Croatian-products.html In late 1997 the Croatian Chamber of Economy started the Project to Visually Mark Croatian Products with Croatian Quality and Croatian Creation labels. The Croatian Quality label is given to those Croatian products whose properties meet high world standards. The Croatian Creation label is awarded to original Croatian products that reflect Croatian tradition, development, research, innovation and inventions. darko@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach and Darko ®ubriniæ) Sat, 01 May 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9964/1/Concert-in-honor-of-maestro-Zeljko-Brkanovic-in-V-Lisinski-Concert-Hall-Zagreb.html The Zagreb Philarmonic Orchestra with Lana Genc on the piano marked 50 years of artistic work of professor ®eljko Brkanoviæ, distinguished Croatian composer, performing his sophisticated Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in the Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall March 25 2010 under the baton of maestro Stefan Lano. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Mon, 26 Apr 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9963/1/Greenwich-Trio-win-at-the-Beethoven-Society-of-Europe-Competition-.html The Greenwich Trio comprised of Stjepan Hauser from Croatia, Lana Trotovsek from Slovenia (both pictured left) and Yoko Misumi from Japan won at the Beethoven Chamber Music Competition 2010 held on April 22, 2010 at Steinway Hall in London and  sponsored by the Beethoven Piano Society of Europe. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Sat, 24 Apr 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9962/1/Srdjan-Bulat-shines-in-Valencia.html On Saturday, April 17, 2010 at the Xth International Guitar Competition of Alhambra, Srdjan Bulat (left) shined winning three awards at this prestigious guitar competition. He placed second overall, and won an audience award and an award for best interpretation of Spanish music. On Sunday May 16 2010 he will have free and open concert in Chicago, International House. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Sat, 24 Apr 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9961/1/Dejan-Lazic-to-perform-with-the-Pacific-Symphony-May-13-15-2010.html Croatian pianist Dejan Lazic (left) whose recent performance The New York Times hailed as “full of poetic, shapely phrasing and vivid dynamic effects that made this music sound fresh, spontaneous and impassioned.” will be performing with the Pacific Symphony led by guest conductor Michael Stern. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Sat, 24 Apr 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9960/1/Nenad-Bach-and-Miro-Gavran-guests-at-Croatian-Television-on-April-16-2010.html Nenad Bach, distinguished Croatian-American musician, and Miro Gavran, distinguished Croatian writer, both of worldwide reputation, were guests of the Croatian Television show Lica nacije (Faces of the Nation) hosted by Branimir Biliæ and directed by ®eljko Musiæ. This very interesting interview discussed strategic issues of global promotion of Croatian culture, as well as fundamental human values nourished within family. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Fri, 23 Apr 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9959/1/Moreska-in-Croatia-the-last-authentic-sword-dance-in-the-Mediterranean.html The more¹ka dance on the island of Korèula in Croatia can be played only by those for whom at least one parent is from the island. The dance dates from the Middle Ages, and together with the house of Marko Polo represents one of the chief attractions of the island. The confraternity of All Saints is the oldest one on the island, founded back in 1301. Text and photos by Davor Rostuhar, Croatian journalist and photographer. rost@net.hr (Davor Rostuhar) Mon, 19 Apr 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9956/1/Croatians-of-Chicagoland-book-set-to-launch-May-17-2010.html The Chicago area is home to more than 150,000 people of Croatian descent. In its heyday, the community grew so robust, it was known as the "second Croatian Capital." In her new book "Croatians of Chicagoland, " Maria Dugandzic-Pasic examines how this community and its leaders, clergy, laborers, politicians, athletes, benevolent societies and social organizations helped build and shape Chicago's history. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Thu, 08 Apr 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9950/1/Croatian-Easter-Eggs.html Croatia has a long and rich tradition of beutifully painted Easter eggs prepared within families during Lenten time. On the left are a few such eggs from a large ethnographic collection exhibited in the famous Franciscan convent of Kraljeva Sutjeska in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We take the opportunity to wish all the readers of the CROWN and their families a happy and blessed Easter. darko@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach and Darko ®ubriniæ) Fri, 02 Apr 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9949/1/Professor-Henrik-Heger-founder-of-Croatian-studies-at-Sorbonne-in-Paris-in-1981.html  Henrik Heger, distinguished Croatian scientist, is professor at Sorbonne in Paris, one of the most prestigious universities in the world. He founded Croatian Studies at Sorbonne already in 1981. In 1983 professor Heger organized an important international symposium Les croates et la civilisation du livre  (Croatians and the Civilization of the Book). He has contributed enormously to spreading the knowledge about Croatian culture. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Mon, 29 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9948/1/The-Sound-of-Music-von-Trapp-and-Croatia.html The Sound of Music, a well known film starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, deals with the life of Georg von Trapp who was born in Zadar in 1880. This is a true story of a war captain, dedicated to his family, the navy, the sea, different ships and submarines, etc. But it also contains many beautiful descriptions of the places and people he met along the entire Adriatic coast. darko@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach and Darko ®ubriniæ) Thu, 25 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9944/1/JUSTICE-a-subtle-film-by-Evan-Oppenheimer-music-by-Nenad-Bach-on-DVD.html "Justice", the long-awaited film directed by Evan Oppenheimer, with a musical score from Nenad Bach that has been called "brilliant", is finally available for purchase! A sensation when it premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, "Justice" was greeted by superb reviews in its theatrical release, and it set box office records at the independent theater it was released at in New York City. It was praised in the New York Times and The International Herald Tribune. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9941/1/Daniella-guest-hosts-on-Malaysian-Dance-Radio.html  Daniella Pavicic (Daniella) has always been surrounded by dance music. Growing up, she developed a connection and an attraction to electronic music through radio stations and club gigs. But she never thought that one day that it would be her voice on the radio, her face on a CD cover, and that she'd be one of the genre's biggest stars. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9940/1/Japan-Croatia-Friendship-House-Project-presented-in-Tokamachi.html Dr. Drago ©tambuk, Croatian ambassador in Japan, called Tokamachi the capital of the Japanese-Croatian friendship. More precisely, Japan-Croatia Friendship House Project has been presented in Tokamachi, to be built near the playground named Croatia Pitch, which serves the sporting, cultural and social purposes. Croatian architects Vinko Peneziæ and Kre¹imir Rogina, already established in Japan, explained the project's premises and details. jonckheere@gol.com (Sanja ®eljeznjak) Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9936/1/Ivana-Marija-Vidoviae-gave-a-concert-in-Torino-Italy-27-Feb-2010-with-standing-ovations.html Croatian pianist Ivana Marija Vidoviæ, gave a concert on 27th of February in one of the most prestigious art buildings in Turin, Teatro Circolo dei lettori, on the occasion of 200th anniversary of the birth of the great German composer Robert Schumann. Ivana performed among others  pieces of the most famous Croatian woman composer Dora Pejacevic Standing ovations and several encores have au-revoired this Croatian multitalented artist. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9935/1/Croatian-Childrens-and-Youth-Festival-in-New-York-April-24-25-2010.html It is our great pleasure to announce that the 2010 Croatian Children's and Youth Festival will take place April 24-25, for the first time in the beautiful auditorium of the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts in Astoria. Eleonor@aol.com to me (Eleonora Turcinovic) Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9930/1/Zoran-Orlic-Croatian-American-photographer-featured-in-Jutarnji-List.html Croatian-American photographer, Zoran Orlic (left) sat down and spoke with Jutarnji List of Croatia and spoke about how he got started in photography, who his influences are and how he has made a successful career of immortalizing musicians in photographs.  stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9931/1/Winners-named-in-Croatian-schoolchildrens-art-contest.html The Croatian Information Centre named the winners of its recent art competition and exhibition of art by Croatian schoolchildren in the diaspora. The judges had a tough decision to make because there were over 500 entries from Croatian children around the world. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9927/1/Anton-Cetin-distinguished-Croatian-painter-in-Canada.html Anton Cetín was born in 1936 in Croatia. He studied printmaking and painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb. Since 1968 he has been living and working in Toronto, Canada. A deluxe monograph about his work was written in 1986. by Dr. David Burnett of Toronto. Several documentary films about Cetín's life and work were produced. vgoss@aol.com (Dr. Vladimir Goss) Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9926/1/Miro-Gavran-to-be-premiered-at-the--TEATRO-ALLO-SCALO-in-Rome-Feb-16-2010.html Croatian playwright Miro Gavran will have his drama NIGHT OF THE GODS premiered at the TEATRO ALLO SCALO in Rome on February 16, 2010. Two days later, on February 18, Miro Gavran will present his theatre and literary work to the students of the renowned Rome university SAPIENZA, with his wife, the actress Mladena Gavran. His works have been translated into 32 languages. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9924/1/Sukhev-Dail-Croatia-loving-artist-and-his-creations.html Born in Punjab, India, educated in New Delhi and Belgium, he emigrated to Canada, then United States. He worked in animation studios, and reached  the role of a director. Married to Marija Miletiæ, a Croatian, they opened an animation studio in Hollywood. His newest exhibition produced a series of fine reviews and accolades from the public, as well as from fellow artists. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9923/1/Armenian-bishop-Nareg-Alemezian-in-Dubrovnik-Celebrating-the-Day-of-St-Vlaho.html   A special bond between Croatia and Armenia is the cult of the saint Sv. Vlaho (St. Blaise) from Armenian Sebaste, patron of the city of Dubrovnik. Armenian bishop Nareg Alemezian on the left visited the City and participated in the annual festivity, 1038th in order! The author of the first history of Armenian people published in Europe was Croatian - Josip Marinoviæ, in 18th century. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9922/1/Ivan-Mestrovic-Croatian-sculptor-and-his-Chicago-Indians.html Ivan Me¹troviæ sculptured 6m high equestrian statues representing American Indians, known as Spearmen or Bowmen. The sculptures have been created in 1926 in his atelier in Croatia's capital Zagreb. Each of them is weighing 8 tons, and placed at the entrance of Grant Park in Chicago. We invite you to see a short film from Zagreb describing Me¹troviæ's work on these famous monuments. darko@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach and Darko ®ubriniæ) Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9921/1/Zdravko-Kalabric-at-the-34th-Congress-of-the-World-Association-of-Chefs8217-Societies.html Along with his friend and colleague, Zlatko Marinovic (Chef/Owner of Nostromo in Split and captain of the regional team participating in the 2008 Culinary Olympics in Erfurt, Germany), Chef Kalabric flew in from Brodarica to attend the 34th WACS Congress held in Santiago de Chile. He worked in some of the most prestigious kitchens, including the Ritz Carlton Montreal, the Chateau Champlain and a private club in Toronto. Participated in the Culinary Olympics (IKA). SusanneMetz@verizon.net (Susanne Metz) Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9920/1/Borivoj-Dovnikoviae-Croatian-master-of-animated-film-Learning-to-Walk.html Borivoj Dovnikoviæ is recipient of numerous awards at international festivals of animated films. Retrospectives of his films have been shown in about fifty cities throughout the world.  He was a member of international juries and selection committees at twenty five festivals, and participated on various forums dealing with animated films, from the USA and Canada to Korea, China and Japan. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9925/1/Croatian-Cooking-Show-on-the-OC-Channel-PBS-Jan-27-and-Feb-3-2010.html Brenda Brkusic (left) drops in to co-host two episodes of "Cooking for Health and Pleasure".  She will be preparing Croatian dishes on the show. These episodes will be airing on KOCE's OC Channel with part one airing on Jan 27 and part two on Feb 3, 2010 stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9918/1/Zagreb-Youth-Theater-Performance-at-La-Mama-New-York-City-Jan-28---Feb-7-2010.html The play, directed by Ivica Buljan, is based on the popular contemporary Croatian novel of the same name by Zdenko Mesaric, which has been described as "moving, dark, cold, Sisyphean." The play runs from January 28 - February 7, 2010, and has start times on Thursday - Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9916/1/Dalia-Lazar-has-Carnegie-Hall-recital-on-January--27th-2010-at-730-pm.html Dalia Lazar is Croatian pianist who had concerts and recitals in the United States, Israel, Russia, Switzerland, Greece, Venezuela, Croatia, Mexico, etc. At the age of sixteen she was admitted to Moscow's P.I. Tchaikovsky Conservatory. She has perfomed throughout former Soviet Union. She will perform a recital in memory of Maria Curcio on Wednesday, January 27th 2010 at 7:30 pm at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9914/1/Ivo-Josipovic-Croatia8217s-new-president-to-write-an-opera-on-John-Lennon.html Croatia’s new president, Ivo Josipovic, who won in a runoff on Sunday, is a bona fide classical composer. He majored in composition at the Zagreb Music Academy, graduating in 1983. From 1987-2004 he was a lecturer at the same school. Since 1991, he has been director of the Zagreb Music Biennale, one of the more prestigious contemporary music festivals. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9913/1/Vrijeme-i-Zemlja-frontman-Nenad-Bach-to-release-EP-later-this-year.html Zoran Tuckar of Muzika.hr called Vrijeme i Zemlja "the most talented Croatian band of all time." In his last statements before he died, famed Croatian music critic, Darko Glavan said regarding Vrijeme i Zemlja that it was "a project that essentially expanded the boundaries of the possible." This year Vrijeme i Zemlja's frontman and the Nenad Bach Band will release an EP featuring all new material.  stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9911/1/Maksim-Mrvica-Croatian-pianist.html Maksim Mrvica found himself to be the focus of intense media interest and he made frequent television appearances as well as giving a great number of interviews. His album The Piano Player gave a new spin to compositions by Handel and Chopin. It has been very successful, particularly in Asia, where it has achieved Gold status in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and China, Platinum in Taiwan and Croatia and Double Platinum in Hong Kong. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9912/1/Grapes-from-Croatia-Hungary-and-Slovenia-are-gaining-a-following.html  'Try the Pannonhalmi Tricollis," the bartender at Ardesia advised me. A wine bar in midtown Manhattan, it had only been open for a few months. Were they already trying to unload their unpronounceable-hence unsalable-wines? Or did I look like an easy mark, the sort who would fall for a wine that had as many consonants as it did vowels? On the other hand, it only cost $7 a glass. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9910/1/Happy-birthday-to-maestro-Vladimir-Krpan-in-Zagreb.html Maestro Vladimir Krpan, born on January 11, 1938, is distinguished Croatian pianist and professor at the Academy of Music in Zagreb. Among his former students are such celebrities like Maksim Mrvica and Martina Filjak. We invite you to listen to  his students playing a well known tune "Happy Birthday to You" in relaxed and entertaining atmosphere. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9909/1/Zoran-Orlics-work-is-featured-on-new-Wilco-DVD.html  Zoran Orlic is a Croatian-born fine arts photographer with a flair for revealing the many moods of rock photography. Orlic's passion for the camera and music has led him to capture rock bands on film for the last seventeen years. Most recently noted for his work with The Frames, Wilco and Lucinda Williams, Orlic's snapshots have appeared in numerous magazines, newspapers, websites and music packaging. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9908/1/Martina-Filjak-interview-of-the-winner-of-the-2009-Cleveland-Competition.html Martina Filjak gave a very intersting interview on the occasion of her 1st prize won at the prestigious 2009 Cleveland International Piano Competition. The critical praise and general buzz she received for her performances during the final rounds have been merited, given the brilliance, sensitivity and imagination of her playing. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9901/1/Ljeposlav-Perinic-1922-2005-the-King-of-Dolls.html The King of Dolls Ljeposlav Periniæ 1922-2005 was born in the city of Split, Croatia. After 1945 he lived in Argentina. His collection comprises dolls in national costumes donated by kings, queens, presidents, first ladies and prime ministers from about 120 countries. The collection is kept in Ethnographic Museum in Croatia's capital Zagreb. On the photo is the proud King with the dolls from Pakistan and India donated by Benazir Bhutto and Indira Gandhi. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9900/1/A-new-monograph-Croatia---Aspects-of-Art-Architecture-and-Cultural-Heritage.html  A group of scholars (Stjepan Æosiæ, Branko Kirigin, John Wilkes, Sheila McNally, Christopher de Hamel, Donal Cooper, David Ekserdjian, Timothy Clifford, Marcus Binney, Brian Sewell and Josko Belamaric) prepared the following monograph with an introduction by John Julius Norwich, Croatia: Aspects of Art, Architecture and Cultural Heritage (Frances Lincoln), 224 pp. On the left St Vlaho (St Blasius) with grey beard, protector of the city of Dubrovnik, and St Paul. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9898/1/Vjekoslav-Sutej-1951-2009-distinguished-Croatian-conductor.html Vjekoslav ©utej was born in Rijeka, Croatia. He has conducted concerts with famous opera stars: José Carreras, Montserrat Caballé, Diana Ross, Placido Domingo, Roman Vargas, Mario Guleghin, etc. He also directed the first four concerts Christmas in Vienna with Placido Domingo and José Carreras. So far, more than a million copies of compact disks from these concerts have been sold. He founded the Royal Symphonic Orchestra in Sevilla, Spain. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9895/1/Miro-Gavrans-premieres-in-the-Czech-Republic-Japan-and-Romania.html Croatian writer Miro Gavran will have three foreign premieres in just five days in three different countries. My Wife's Husband on December 13 at the Slezska Divadlo Opava in Czech Republic, How To Kill the President  on December 16 at the IWATO Theatre in Japan, and All About Women  at the CLASIC IOAN SLAVICI Theatre in Arad in Romania on December 18. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9893/1/Romano-Sole-is-among-the-best-Croatian-musicians-in-Germany.html Romano Sole, born in Split, he studied music and at a young performed with many big names on the Split music scene. His song "Niz Vrijeme" was voted number 7 of the Split Radio top ten list for 1995. Fate would send him to Germany where he continued his musical endeavors and would succeed both as an artist and producer. He was named the best Croatian diaspora musician by Matica Hrvatska in 2008. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9892/1/Ivan-Mestrovics-Pieta-sold-at-Sothebys-in-London.html Ivan Me¹troviæ's Pieta was sold at Sotheby's in London for 8,750 GBP. It was the only drawing among 100 works of art offered within the section  of "19th & 20th Century European Sculpture". Unusually, the drawing represents the head of Christ to be above the Virgin, appearing to shelter her. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9888/1/Croatians-in-the-Banja-Luka-bishopric-in-Bosnia-and-Herzegovina.html Dr. Franjo Komarica, bishop of Banja Luka on the left, warmly accepted a group of visitors from Zagreb. He described the life of Croatians from that part of BiH, now scattered throughout the world, as very difficult. Those rare who returned have problems from existential to unsecured basic human rights, as witnessed by the bishop. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9887/1/Damir-Halilic-Hal-Croatian-fingerpicking-guitar-virtuoso.html At the moment you think everything that can be said with an acoustic guitar has already been said, there will be a voice from somewhere in the world, and may it be Croatia, that suddenly tells you new stories... Hal (on the photo) plays in the best American fingerstyle tradition, but there always is this little something, this little extra, that makes his playing unique. Hey people, listen to him, this guy is great! Thomas Kleemaier. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9886/1/UNESCO-included-seven-cultural-elements-of-Croatia-a-world-cultural-treasure.html In 2009 UNESCO included seven elements of Croatia a world cultural treasure: Annual carnival bell ringers' pageant from the Kastav area, The festivity of Saint Blaise (the patron of Dubrovnik), Lacemaking in Croatia (aloe lace on the left), Procession Za Kri¾en, Spring procession of Ljelje/Kraljice (queens) from Gorjani, Traditional manufacturing of children's wooden toys in Hrvatsko Zagorje, Two-part singing and playing in the Istrian scale. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9885/1/Votive-chapel-of-gifts-at-Marys-Trsat-sanctuary-near-Rijeka.html The votive chapel at Trstat sanctuary near the city of Rijeka has been constructed by Peter Kru¾iæ, a legendary Croatian defender from the16th century. It is dedicated to the protector of seamen, Saint Nicholas. The sanctuary has been visited by late Pope John II during his Apostolic visit to Rijeka in 2003, on the photo with Ivan Devèiæ, the Rijeka archbishop. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9881/1/5th-Festival-of-Croatian-Music-in-Vienna-Austria-5-Nov---1-Dec-2009.html   The 5th Festival of Croatian Music in Vienna, Austria, will take place from 5th Nov to 1st Dec 2009. Among many interesting musical events we are pleased to announce the concert by Zagreb Philharmony conducted by maestro Ivan Repu¹iæ on the left, with Martina Filjak on piano, to be held on 8th Nov 2009 in the famous Musikverein Grosser Saal, 19.30. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9880/1/Nenad-Hancic-Matejic-from-Germany-created-a-new-Croatian-Glagolitic-font.html Nenad Hanèiæ-Matejiæ from Düsseldorf, Germany, created a new Croatian Glagolitic quickscript font called  "Croatica" available via his web site, and described in Croatian, German and English languages. It is a result of four year's hard work. It will be useful both for amateurs and professionals. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9877/1/Miro-Gavrans-book-published-in-Chinese-language.html   Miro Gavran's novel How We Broke Our Legs is published in Beijing, PR of China by World Affairs Press. The translation into Chinese has been done by Kewein Yan. The prefaces to the novel have been written by Chen Haosu and Ante Simoniæ. To date, this novel has come out in five editions in Croatian. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9874/1/Croatia---Aspects-of-Art-Architecture-and-Cultural-Heritage.html The book "Croatia: Aspects of Art, Architecture and Cultural Heritage" includes  contributions by leading British, American and Croatian writers and scholars. John Julius Norwich says in the book's introduction: "To the traveller arriving in Croatia from across the Adriatic, the land seems indeed to have been blessed by providence.  Nowhere in the whole Mediterranean will you find an interplay of land and sea more breathtakingly lovely than along the Dalmatian Coast." darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sat, 10 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9873/1/LADO-Croatia8217s-Acclaimed-Folk-Dance-Ensemble-to-Perform-in-North-America.html LADO's fall tour of the U.S. and Canada is the climax of the 60th anniversary celebration of the founding of the ensemble. Eleven performances are scheduled in eight cities, full-production concerts and choral concerts combined. The mission of LADO goes well beyond performing dances that have been central to Croatian culture for generations. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Tue, 06 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9869/1/Stjepan-Veckovic-founder-of-Croatian-Bagpipe-Orchestra.html  Stjepan Veèkoviæ on the photo is a founder of the Croatian Bagpipe Orchestra. Bagpipes are usually  associated to Ireland and Scotland, but Croatian bagpipe tradition is much older. Recently an International Bagpipe Festival has been organized in the village of Mihovljan near Zagreb. According to Mr. Veèkoviæ, there is no country in the world that could compete Croatia in the variety of traditional national musical instruments. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Tue, 29 Sep 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9870/1/Srdjan-Bulat-impresses-judges-with-music-and-technical-ability.html  The winner of the 6th annual Ferdo Livadic international competition for young musical artists in Samobor was Srdjan Bulat from Split (left). He impressed the judges with his selections and technical ability. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9868/1/Marie-Spaemann-a-student-of-maestro-Valter-Despalj--wins-the-first-prize.html Marie Spaemann on the left is a young German violoncellist studing at the Zagreb Academy of Music in the class of maestro Valter De¹palj, distinguished Croatian musician and educator. She has recently won the first prize at the prestigeous 16th "Johannes Brahms" international competition for young musicians organized in Poertschach in Austria. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9866/1/Zeljko-Brkanovic-distinguished-Croatian-composer.html Renwned German composer Erhard Karkoschka commented on the music written by ®eljko Brkanoviæ on the left: "I have already encountered and learnd to appreciate his music at the concerts of the Zagreb Biennale... What I noticed in particular is a differentiated use of instruments, which makes his orchestral works very interesting due to sudden shifts. In the same manner the formal structure and logically controlled lines always make a convincing impression." darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9860/1/Croatian-guitarist-competes-at-Francisco-Tarrega-competition-in-Spain.html Srdjan Bulat, (left) a 5th year guitar student at the Musical Academy in Zagreb performed at the 43rd annual Francisco Tarrega international competition that was held from August 28th – September 4th 2009 in the Spanish city of Benicassim. This year's competition marked the 100th anniversary of the death of Francisco Tarrega, a renowned Spanish composer and guitar instructor. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Mon, 07 Sep 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9858/1/Julian-Rachlin-and-Friends-festival-in-Dubrovnik.html Pianist Yefim Bronfman, violinist Lawrence Power, clarinettist Martin Frost, cellist Torleif Thedéen, double-bassist Stacey Watton, harpsichord player Jan Jansen, along with almost "traditional" participants - cellist Mischa Maisky, pianist Itamar Golan, violinist Janine Jansen and many others - are only several world-renowned names coming to Dubrovnik this year upon the invitation by Maestro Julian Rachlin to perform at the Festival from 31 August to 12 September. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Fri, 04 Sep 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9863/1/Nenad-Bach-plays-for-global-peace-in-Kansas-City.html  Internationally renowned Croatian musician Nenad Bach (left) performed at the first ever Concert for Global Peace on Saturday August 29, 2009 in Kansas City, Missouri. The concert was organized by the International Visitors Council of Kansas City in collaboration with Dr. William Everett, Associate Professor of Musicology at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music and Dance. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Tue, 01 Sep 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9856/1/Interview-Gordana-Brzoviae.html Somebody once said – a good product is a good product, whatever we might say about it. One such product is the show “Transfer” dedicated to culture, a different kind of culture, slightly off-center from the ordinary and spiced up with the right dose of critical consideration. We talked with Gordana Brzoviæ, director and an editor. vibor@astoria.hr (LivingStone Magazine) Tue, 01 Sep 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9853/1/-In-Memoriam-Virgilije-Nevjestiae-1935---2009.html Virgilije Nevjestiæ was a poet and an artist of rich, surreal and poetic expressions.  He was born in the village of Kolo near Tomislavgrad (BiH) in 1935 and moved to Paris in 1968, where he built a respectible artistic career. He died on August 24th 2009, after a long and difficult illness at La Tourelle hospital in the Parisian suburb of L'Hay-les-Roses, where he had been since September of last year. MBrkanovic@t-online.de (Mirna Brkanovic) Tue, 25 Aug 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9852/1/Ana-Vidovic-distinguished-Croatian-guitarist.html Ana Vidoviæ was born in Croatia in the town of Karlovac. At the age of 13 she became the youngest student to attend the National Musical Academy in Zagreb.  Her international performance career includes recitals in London, Paris, Vienna, Salzburg, Rome, Budapest, Warsaw, Tel Aviv, Oslo, Copenhagen, Toronto, Baltimore, San Francisco, Houston, Austin, Dallas and St. Louis. She has a recital in Cavtat Croatia within Epiduarus Festival September 2, 2009 - 8:00 PM. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Tue, 25 Aug 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9850/1/Villa-Ruzic-in-Rijeka-and-Croatian-Tales-of-Long-Ago-by-Ivana-Brlic-Mazuranic.html Villa Ru¾iæ, situated in the city of Rijeka, is a top monument of Croatian culture. Among other things it comprises numerous editions of the famous Croatian Tales of Long Ago published by Ivana Brliæ Ma¾uraniæ in 1916. The book intended for children was translated into some fourty languages, including Chinese. The Villa Ru¾iæ is superbly directed by Mr. Theodor de Canziani Jak¹iæ on the left. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Thu, 20 Aug 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9848/1/Loreta-Kovacic-to-play-at-the-Contemporary-Arts-Museum-in-Houston-Sept-3-2009.html Croatian pianist Loreta Kovacic and her group the Texas Slavs will be performing at the Contemporary Arts Museum in Houston on September 3, 2009 starting at 7:00 p.m. The show is called Immigrants Out There, and will feature songs composed by her. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9847/1/Martina-Filjak-clinches-victory-in-Cleveland-International-Piano-Competition.html Two weeks of intense musical rivalry came to an end last Saturday when jurors in the 2009 Cleveland International Piano Competition crowned Martina Filjak, 30, of Croatia (left), winner of the 18th biennial contest. mijat.marko@gmail.com (Marko Mijat) Thu, 13 Aug 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9846/1/eljka-Eorak---Warps-of-abidance-in-small-things-.html There is something amazing in ®eljka Èorak's need to handle the most relevant issues in Croatia at one point, and then, almost in the same sentence, to write about barely visible objects from her environment, things that help her work on the most important theme of her opus – the art of remembering. vibor@astoria.hr (LivingStone Magazine) Thu, 13 Aug 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9845/1/Nenad-Bach-guest-artist-in-Kansas-City-Concert-for-World-Peace-Aug-29-2009.html UMKC student/alumni will perform in a Concert for World Peace, Saturday, August 29, 2009, 7:30pm, Rose Theatre, Rockhurst High School, 9301 State Line Ave., Kansas City, MO 64114. The Conservatory students and alumni will perform with guest artist Nenad Bach. Nenad Bach is a recording artist, composer, performer, and peace activist.  He is originally from Croatia, but now lives in New York. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 12 Aug 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9844/1/U2-conquered-Zagreb-Croatia.html Unprecedented and original spectacle in Maksimir stadium was thrown by Bono Vox and his good Irish lads of U2. Over 60,000 people sang along with the band for over two hours. Oh beautiful, oh precious, oh sweet  liberty - Bono Vox quoted 17th century Croatian author Ivan Gunduliæ  as per Nenad Bach's suggestion, to the delight of the sold-out stadium. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9842/1/Fjaka---Between-Times.html If we were to attribute all our moods to the seasons, the fjaka, as a specific state of mind and body, could be said to be a conspicuous product of the summer, the result of its sweltering heat, and a general dissolution of body and spirit in the baleful high temperatures of the day, when we just don’t feel like doing anything. vibor@astoria.hr (LivingStone Magazine) Thu, 06 Aug 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9841/1/Epidaurus-Festival-in-Cavtat-Croatia-Aug-28---Sep-22-2009.html CROWN invites you to attend the Third Epiduarus Festival in Cavtat,  from  August 28 to September 22 2009. The Festival has been founded and is directed by infatiguable Croatian pianist Ivana Marija Vidoviæ, on the photo. Cavtat is a lovely town south of Dubrovnik, on Croatian coast. Among principal guests of the Festival this year will be a famous Croatian guitarist Ana Vidoviæ. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Tue, 04 Aug 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9839/1/Feri-Sucic-91-years-old-Croatian-musician-and-writer-from-Gradisce-Austria.html Feri Suèiæ was born in 1918 within a Croatian branch in Austria, in the region of Gradi¹æe - Burgenland. He composed or arranged 300 songs, and many of them are circulating as traditional songs. He is also known as prolific writer. An extensive monograph dedicated to his life and work has been issued last year on the occasion of 90th birthday. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Thu, 30 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9837/1/Collegium-pro-musica-sacra-earned-silver-medal-in-Rome-2009.html The 3rd International Choir Competition was organized by sacred music association Musica Mundi in the basilica of San Crisogono in Rome from June 30 to July 5 2009. Twenty choirs participated from all over the world. Croatian choir Collegium pro musica sacra, conducted by Iva Juras on the left, earned silver diploma. This excellent Croatian choir exists for 37 years. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Thu, 23 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9832/1/Zvonimir-Atletic-distinguished-Croatian-photographer.html Zvonimir Atletic is professional Croatian photographer. His unique photos include such persons like Mother Teresa and Father Ante Gabriæ, well known worldwide for their humanitarian work, especially in India. Mr Atletiæ had numerous exhibitions not only in Croatia, but also in Italy, France, Poland, Indonesia, Brasil, etc. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sun, 19 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9834/1/CROATIAN-artcraft-EXPO-New-York-City--Gallery-MC-July-23---July-31-2009.html The ten-day cultural event will consist of two exhibitions representing current Croatian applied and fine arts, featuring over forty contemporary artists working in traditional and non-traditional media, such as ceramics, glass, metal, stone, textiles, unique jewelry, product design, paintings and more. The exhibitions will be in the heart of New York City @ Gallery MC from July 23rd - July 31st, 2009. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 16 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9829/1/Weaving-workshop-bridges-past-and-present.html The idea of a loom and weaving is something that brings us back to the past, to our ancestors and folk tradition. But the weaving workshop was a means by which the grassroots organisation CODD (Civil Organisation for Development Dalj) from Slavonia/Croatia encourages a better future for their municipality. vladom@xnet.hr (Vladimir Mihajloviæ) Mon, 06 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9828/1/A-Matter-of-Taste-wins-award-at-Heart-of-England-International-Film-Festival.html A Matter of Taste (Stvar Ukusa) won the best short film award at the Heart of England International Film Festival. In the film, directed by Costa Ipsa, a middle-aged man, unsatisfied with his life, is about to commit a suicide from a roof top and the only thing standing in his way is a simple handyman. marina@auxanotravel.com (Marina Varenina) Mon, 06 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9827/1/Radojka-Sverko---Croatian-Diva.html Radojka ©verko is one of the greatest female singers Croatia ever had. She had concerts in Rio de Janeiro, Tokyo, Seul, Athens, Puerto Rico, Caracas, Los Angeles, New York and Kopenhagen among others. Listen to her extraordinary interpretations of Croatian songs, and evergreens like The Shadow of Your Smile, Amazing Grace, The Automn Leaves, Bridge Over Troubled Water and many others. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 05 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9825/1/Julienne-Eden-Busic-Your-Blood-and-Mine-waiting-for-Zvonko-for-32-years.html Julienne Eden Bu¹iæ's speech at the book promotion, "Your Blood and Mine", held in an overcrowded hall of the Mimara Palace in Zagreb, May 21, 2009, in the presence of her husband Zvonko, both on the photo from 1970s. They met each other again in 2008 after 32 years of separation. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9823/1/Klapa-Cambi-singers-from-Kastel-Kambelovac-Croatia-winning-in-St-Petersburg.html Klapa Cambi singers from the town of Ka¹tel Kambelovac in Croatia won the prestigeous competition Grand Prix of Peter the Great in St. Petersburg in Russia with the maximal 100 points from the jury. According to Ljubo Stipi¹iæ, one of the principal proponents of klapa singing, there are about 400 klapa's in Croatia. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9818/1/Children-Festival-of-Klapa-Singing-in-Zadar-May-2009.html Klapa singing in Croatia is a unique phenomenon of European culture. The phenomenon has been enriched in the past few years by  existence of children's klapas. The City Library in Zadar, Croatia, organizes the annual Children Festival of Klapa Singing since 2006. Each year it is becoming more and more popular and widespread. One of the principal proponents of klapa singing in Croatia is Ljubo Stipi¹iæ Delmata. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sun, 28 Jun 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9816/1/49th-International-Childrens-Festival-in-Sibenik-Croatia-June-20---July-4-2009.html 49th International Children's Festival in the city of ©ibenik, Croatia, will take place in the period of June 20 - July 4 2009. It will host as many as 1100 participants from twenty countries which will offer a rich cultural program. The theatre tradition in ©ibenik started 140 years ago, in 1870, when the theatre building was inaugurated. The city is famous for its Renaissance Cathedral of Sv. Jakov from 15-16th centuries, proteced by UNESCO. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sat, 20 Jun 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9807/1/Trideset-godina-od-prvog-rijeckog-rock-LP-albuma-Vrijeme-i-Zemlja-I-iz-1979.html Vatru rijeèke glazbene scene zapalio je prvi rijeèki rock LP album 1979, kad se o albumima moglo samo sanjati. Èetvorica mladiæa iz Rijeke, Nenad, Davor, Marinko i Jo¹ko ostvarili su ono ¹to nitko do tada nije. LP Vrijeme i Zemlja I postala je rasadnikom novih glazbenih ideja.  Nenad Bach i svi èlanovi grupe Vrijeme i Zemlja biti æe na Press Party 19. lipnja 2009. u Rijeci. Davor Tolja i Nenad Bach su lijevo na slici iz 1979. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Mon, 08 Jun 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9806/1/Drazen-Domjanic-and-his-wonderful-musical-family-in-Liechtenstein.html Dra¾en Domjaniæ is Croatian pianist born in the town of Èakovec, living with his family in Liechtenstein. He is artistic director of Musik & Jugend (Music and Youth Foundation) which organized many master classes and concerts aiming to help young musicians from Central Europe, with emphasis on Croatia. His children Sara and Andreas are also musicians, playing violin and piano. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Fri, 05 Jun 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9804/1/Ivan-Mestrovics--Mother-Teaching-Child-to-Pray-sold-at-Sothebys-auction.html Lauded by Rodin as 'the greatest phenomenon amongst the sculptors', Ivan Me¹troviæ began his career exhibiting with the Vienna Secession at the turn of the 19th to 20th centuries. His fame led to important exhibitions across Europe, and in 1915 he made history as the first living artist to have a solo exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. mate.mestrovic@zg.t-com.hr (Rumjana Me¹troviæ) Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9803/1/quotDownloading-Nancyquot-screenings-in-New-York-and-Los-Angeles-on-June-5-2009.html Igor Kovacevich (left) graduated in 1992 from the University of Sarajevo with a B.F.A. - Diploma in Film, Theatre and Comparative Literature. He also worked as an intern on "Time of the Gypsies" by Emir Kusturica (a two-time winner of the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival). In December 2007, Kovacevich completed production of the psychological thriller "Downloading Nancy". stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Tue, 02 Jun 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9802/1/Project-of-Croatian-house-in-Tokamachi-Japan.html In the Japanese city of Tokamachi and with the presence of eminent Croatian architects Vinko Peneziæ and Kresimir Rogina, Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia to Japan Dr. Drago ©tambuk and the Mayor of Tokamachi Yoshifumi Sekiguchi confirmed the decision of the City Council regarding the construction of Croatian House that would represent the focal point of Croatia-Japan friendship in Japan. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Mon, 01 Jun 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9801/1/Branko-Lustig-receives-2009-IFF-Lifetime-Achievement-Award.html Born in 1932 to a Croatian-Jewish family, Branko Lustig (left) began his film career in 1955 working on films like Fiddler on the Roof and The Tin Drum before landing a job on Meryl Streep's unforgettable "Sophie's Choice." He is the recipient of two Oscars, having won one for "Schindler's List" in 1993 and another for "Gladiator" in 2001. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Fri, 29 May 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9800/1/Eat-that-Croatian-food-man-and-you-just-feel-the-power-in-your-veins.html "30 Rock" actor, stand up comedian, and World Champion, Judah Friedlander (left) is an outspoken fan of Croatian food. To which he was undoubtedly exposed to, by his Croatian mother. Describing the power of Croatian cuisine, he says: "I like pretty much all food, but eat that Croatian food, man, and you just feel the power in your veins." letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Fri, 29 May 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9799/1/Marijana-Hajdarhodzic--The-Penny-Black-Remedy-mix-up-styles.html How many bands have tried to mix up styles and genres and fallen on their face? Don't spend too long trying to come up with an answer. It'll take you a while, and you'll doubtless need more fingers and toes than you are in possession of to keep count. One thing is for sure, The Penny Black Remedy are not a band that you'd be adding to the list of failures. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 28 May 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9798/1/Ivana-Vidovic-performing-Dora-Pejacevic-in-the-city-of-Zadar-May-30-2009.html Ivana Marija Vidoviæ, Croatian pianist from the city of Dubrovnik, will soon be a guest of the University of Zadar. Her rectial includes compositions of Albéniz, Chopin, Liszt, Pejaèeviæ and Resta, starting at 21:00, May 30 2009. Students of the University will perform her poetry dedicated to Dora Pejaèeviæ, the first famous Croatian women composer. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Thu, 28 May 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9796/1/Hrvojka-Mihanovic-Salopek-and-her-Stella-Maris-project-of-St-Marys-heritage.html  Dr. Hrvojka Mihanoviæ Salopek is the leader of an important project Stella Maris - Sea Star, devoted to centuries of St. Mary's heritage in Croatia in the broadest sense: from church architecture and sacral paintings to church music, poetry, literature and Croatian Lenten chants. Till now the project resulted in 5 excellent DVD's which describe an important part of 13 centuries of Croatian spirituality and culture in Europe. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sat, 23 May 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9795/1/Joseph-Haydn-Austrian-and-Croatian-composer-died-200-years-ago.html Joseph Haydn (1732-1809), a famous Austrian and Croatian composer, died 200 years ago, May 31. He was born in a Croatian ethnic enclave in Burgenland (Gradi¹æe) in Austria. Joseph Haydn composed a lovely melody which is based on a very old Croatian folk song. He named it Volkslied (Folk song), and later it became the Austrian national anthem. This melody is the contemporary German national anthem that everybody knows. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Fri, 22 May 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9794/1/Srdjan-Bulat-wins-three-times-in-Gorizia.html Srdjan Bulat (left) a fourth year student from the Zagreb Music Academy from Split, confirmed once again that he is known as one of the best guitar players at the European Classical Guitar Competition "Città di Gorizia" held May 15-17 in the Italian city of Gorizia. He won three prizes in three of the toughest categories in the competition. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Wed, 20 May 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9792/1/Studia-Croatica-1986-103-.html In this 103 (1986) issue of Studia Croatica, Ivo Korsky explains why Croatians struggle for independence and Ernesto Livacic writes about the living Croatian presence in Chilean literature. Three articles are devoted to the Venezuelan Precursor Francisco de Miranda (1750-1816) and his relation with Croatia, while Mateo Martinic writes on the Croatian immigrants to Chile (1919-1939). 96 pages, in Spanish. joza.vrljicak@gmail.com (Joza Vrljièak) Wed, 20 May 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9791/1/Marija-Miletic-Dail-Croatian-artist-in-the-USA-and-her-animation-cottage.html Marija Miletiæ Dail is director, producer, animator and filmmaker, working in the USA, born in Croatia. She won the Best of Animation Award in 1974 at the International Film Festival in Switzerland for the film "Why Not?", the Presidential Award in 1992 for the environmental film "Think Earth", and lectured on animation at UCLA, LACC, and Cal Arts. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Fri, 15 May 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9789/1/Croatian-one-minute-film-festival-in-Pozega-May-29-30-2009.html The festival jury in Po¾ega has received 454 films from 43 countries worldwide. Sixty films were chosen for the official programme, to be shown on May 29-30 2009. This is already 17th annual festival with a high international reputation. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sun, 10 May 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9777/1/Odjeb-je-lansiran-uspjeno.html   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sat, 09 May 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9786/1/Branko-Istvancics-film-depicting-Croatians-wins-Italian-award.html Branko I¹tvanèiæ, distinguished Croatian screenwriter, film and TV director, provided very interesting inserts of his films depicting various aspects of life and spirit of the Croatians: Wellman, The Stone Picker, The Cormorant Scarecrow, The Ghost in the Swamp, Saying Goodbye, From Grain to Painting, etc. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 29 Apr 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9785/1/U2-legends-of-rocknroll-are-coming-to-Zagreb-on-August-9th-and-10th-2009.html The Zagreb concerts of U2 are scheduled for August 9th and 10th. The 10th of August concert was sold out in just a few hours, so organisers and the band arranged an additional concert, for which you may still buy your tickets. The concerts are to be held at Maksimir Stadium. In 1995 Bono recited a verse written in 1628 by Croatian poet Ivan Gunduliæ:  O lijepa, o draga, o slatka slobodo... (O beautiful, o beloved, o sweet liberty...). edivjak@gmail.com (Eugen Divjak) Mon, 27 Apr 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9781/1/Miro-Gavrans-plays-in-Slovakia-Germany-Poland-and-Croatia.html Miro Gavran's plays tour throughout Europe in full intensity: on March 17 2009 in Spi¹ska Nova Ves in Slovakia, on March 23 in Augsburg in Germany, on May 10 in Rado in Poland, on 16 May in Ilok in Croatia, and May 22 again in Spi¹ska Nova Ves in Slovakia. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 15 Apr 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9780/1/FOR--FROM-CROATIA-WITH-LOVE-Croatian-Jazz-Gala-at-the-Lincoln-Center-.html  The AIC Foundation is launching a concert series "For | From Croatia With Love" which promotes Croatian culture, art and heritage in the United States. Its first concert will be a Jazz Gala at the Lincoln Center featuring Jazz musicians from Croatia and the United States. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Tue, 14 Apr 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9779/1/Matko-Jelaviae-releases-his-latest-album-Prvoj-Rui-Hrvatske.html Matko Jelaviæ (left) has released a new album of original music entitled "Prvoj Ru¾i Hrvatske" (First Rose of Croatia) containing twelve original songs. He has been performing and composing music since he first won at the Split Music Festival in 1988 with his original song "Majko Stara" (Old Mother). stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Tue, 14 Apr 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9773/1/Museum-of-Broken-Relationships-visited-San-Francisco-in-February-2009.html   A museum dedicated to broken hearts has been founded in Croatia. Authors of the concept Olinka Vi¹tica and Drazen Grubi¹iæ decided to set up the museum after consoling friends over their failed romances. The Museum of Broken Relationships is an art concept which proceeds from the assumption that objects possess integrated fields - "holograms" of memories and emotions. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Tue, 07 Apr 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9772/1/Djuro-Janekovic-photographing-Croatias-captial-Zagreb-in-1930s.html Ðuro Janekoviæ and his newly discovered photos of Zagreb from 1930s reveal the capital of Croatia in new light and atmosphere. He exhibited his photos in Vienna, München, Buenos Aires, London, Oslo, Stockholm,  Amsterdam, Debrecin, Prag, Var¹ava, and in Zagreb. An exhbition of his photos is organized at the Museum of Arts and Crafts in Zagreb until March 12 2009. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Tue, 07 Apr 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9771/1/Journal-of-Croatian-Studies---Volume-XXIV---1983.html The 1983 issue of the Journal of Croatian Studies was fully devoted to the most famous Croatian sculptor, Ivan Mestrovic (1883-1962). The volume features three texts by the sculptor as well as articles by Ante Kadic, Bogdan Raditsa, Christopher Spalatin, Ivan’s son Matthew Mestrovic, Karlo Mirth, among others. The volume has 216 pages including 36 plates. joza.vrljicak@gmail.com (Joza Vrljièak) Sat, 04 Apr 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9770/1/Bratislav-Lucin-leading-expert-for-Croatian-Renaissance-classic-Marko-Marulic.html  Bratislav Luèin, distinguished Croatian scholar and director of Marulianum institute in the city of Split, has recently published two important books dealing with a famous Croatian Renaissance writer Marko Maruliæ 1450-1524. Maruliæ's books were read by St Francis Xavier, Cervantes, Thomas More, King Henry VIII, etc. Marko Maruliæ is the author of the notion of PSYCHOLOGY. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sat, 04 Apr 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9769/1/Adriana-Smajic-from-Argentina-for-Radio-Split.html Adriana Smajic contributes from Argentina to the program Nedeljni Akvarel. The program is emitted every Sunday noon from Radio Split. Adriana’s contributions deal mainly with the life of Croatians in Argentina joza.vrljicak@gmail.com (Joza Vrljièak) Fri, 03 Apr 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9768/1/Goran-Karan-Tours-the-United-States-and-Canada-April-May-2009.html   Croatia's platinum and diamond recording artist Goran Karan and his six -piece band "Vagabundo" will be performing in select cities in the United States and Canada. He promises an unforgettable concert featuring his most popular songs and some traditional Dalmatian songs as well as other hits.  stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Fri, 03 Apr 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9767/1/Studia-Croatica-1986-102.html In this 102 (1986) issue of Studia Croatica, the main articles are one by Mate Mestrovic about the possibility of Democracy in the then Yugoslavia. Ante Kadic wrote about Marko Marulic, while Maja Lukac-Stier presents the main Croatian community contributions to Argentina. In turn, Ivo Boric wrote about the Croatian immigrants to Bolivia. This issue has 96 pages, in Spanish. joza.vrljicak@gmail.com (Joza Vrljièak) Thu, 02 Apr 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9765/1/Jerry-Blaskovich---Anatomy-of-Deceit.html Jerry Blaskovich is a US physician of Croatian origin. During the 1991-1995 war in Croatia, nobody had to tell Dr Blaskovich where to go, what to do, whom to help, and what to write. Although living in California, Jerry knew what his homeland needed, what tasks suited his abilities, what pressure his family was able to go through, and what his health and strength allowed him to do. joza.vrljicak@gmail.com (Joza Vrljièak) Wed, 01 Apr 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9759/1/Studia-Croatica-1986-101.html Radovan Latkovic, then editor of Studia Croatica, analysed in 1986 the future of Yugoslavia from an historic perspective. In the 1986 issue, other articles deal with literature, with Pope Sixtus V, of Croatian origin, with brothers Mirko and Stevo Seljan, Croatians explorers in Africa and South America. And much more, 96 pages, in Spanish. joza.vrljicak@gmail.com (Joza Vrljièak) Thu, 26 Mar 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9757/1/Miro-Gavrans-200th-staging-and-new-premier-in-Poland-March-27-2009.html Croatian playwright Miro Gavran has been a frequent guest in Poland lately, where his plays saw ten theater premiers, and where he had two books of dramas and comedies published. Within the World Theater Day (March 27), the famous Teatr Ludowy in Krakow will stage the 200th performance of this comedy "My Wife's Husband", translated by Anna Tuszynska. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Tue, 24 Mar 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9756/1/Journal-of-Croatian-Studies---Volume-I----1960.html On its first issue, the Journal, which is approaching its 50th anniversary, presented itself with the text "To Our Readers". There, the editors state that the Croatian Academy of America, established in 1953, had planned to publish a learned journal of Croatian cultural, historical, political and economic developments. joza.vrljicak@gmail.com (Joza Vrljièak) Sat, 21 Mar 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9738/1/LADO-National-Folk-Dance-Ensemble-of-Croatia-celebrates-60th-anniversary-in-2009.html  In celebration of the ensemble's 60th anniversary, many events, concerts and other commemorative activities have been organized for this special year. The ensemble will be marking this anniversary year with an impressive tour of the US and Canada which will take place in October and November. Also planned is the promotion of a documentary DVD entitled '60 Years of LADO' and the issuing of a LADO postage stamp. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9741/1/Kristian-Krekovic-portrayed-Mahatma-Gandhi-Queen-Mother-King-Gustav-V-etc.html Kristian Krekoviæ (1901-1985), distinguished Croatian painter born in Bosnia and Herzegovina, since the end of 2008 has a web site www.kristiankrekovic.com dedicated to his life and work. It was launched by the Associtiation of Friends of the Krekovic Museum in Palma de Mallorca in Spain. Among his numerous portraits, we can find those of Mahatma Gandhi, Queen Mother, King Gustav V, and many others. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sat, 07 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9739/1/Lady-Jadranka-Njers-Beresford-Peirse-promotor-of-Croatian-culture-in-GB.html Lady Jadranka Njer¹ Beresford Peirse of London is a fascinating personality and a great Croatian patriot, whose efforts  have been engaged in raising funds both for the restoration of the damaged monuments that form such an important part of Croatian heritage and in finding ways to promote Croatian culture in Great Britain. She is recipient of the 1999 INA Award for international promotion of Croatian culture. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9736/1/Ante-Sardelic-distinguished-Croatian-sculptor-painter-and-printmaker-in-Canada.html Ante Sardeliæ Kraljeviæ, sculptor, painter, and printmaker was born in the town of Blato on the island of Korèula in Croatia. The last ten years he worked on the project The Eternal Homeland. This exhibition is now traveling through many major cities throughout the world. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9735/1/Luka-Sulic-Croatian-cellist-wins-the-first-prize-in-Warszaw-Poland-2009.html Croatian cellist Luka ©uliæ (1987) is the First Prize winner of the Witold Lutoslawski International Cello Competition held in February 2009 in Warsaw. This very prestigious biannual competition, whose Honorary President during his lifetime was legendary Mstislav Rostropovich, attracted some forty cellists from all over the world.  Luka also won special prize for the best performance of Lutoslawski's Sacher Variations. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9710/1/Vladimir-Kristl-filmmaker-and-artist-from-Croatia.html Vladimir "Vlado" Kristl (24 January 1923 – 7 July 2004) was a filmmaker and artist from Zagreb, Croatia, best known for his celebrated animations and short films. Kristl first came to international prominence for his formally challenging and rigous animations, particularly Don Kihot. The film is a "graphical and abstract masterpiece which went beyond all existing conventions" darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9731/1/Support-Ann-Marie-Boskovich-For-The-Next-American-Idol.html  Support Croatian talent. Vote for Ann Marie tonight! We begin an exciting week as Ann Marie was picked to sing in the first group set to perform on Tuesday, February 17th. 2009. If you have the privilege of knowing Ann Marie, you were a fan long before her involvement with American Idol simply because she is just one of those special people with an amazing heart. This is a grass root support. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9730/1/Croatians-in-Romania-celebrate-500-years-of-their-roots.html Croatian community in Romania is not large, but is stable with well-preserved traditions and language. It is estimated that the number of Croats in Romania number around 14,000, but likely the number is higher. They are a part of one of the oldest communities in the Croatian diaspora. They have lived there over 500 years. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9726/1/Croatia-Coming-Soon-at-Jimmy-Choo.html  These 35mm wedge sandals have an embroidered decorative pannel and  are pefect for laid back summer chic. slaven1947@gmail.com (Prof.Dr. Slaven Letica) Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9725/1/Robert-Belinic-to-play-guitar-at-the-University-of-Chicago-March-10-2009.html Robert Beliniæ, acclaimed Croatian guitarist, will have a concert at the Khorsabad Court of the Oriental Insitute at the University of Chicago, Tuesday, March 10, 6:30 pm. He was the sole winner of the 2001 Young Concert Artists European Auditions in Leipzig, Germany, and in 2002 was the first guitarist ever to win a place on the Young Concert Artists roster in New York. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9724/1/Miro-Sinoveiae-innovative-Croatian-artist-in-the-USA.html In 1985 Miro Sinovèiæ emigrated from his native Croatia to the United States, where he became one of the most-sought after artists in publishing, advertising and motion pictures. His art has appeared on more than a thousand book covers, and his innovative techniques helped transform the traditional look of book illustrations into more modern treatments of color and atmosphere. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9723/1/Kimono-Croatia-worn-in-honour-of-Croatian-ambassador-Stambuks-birthday.html The winning silk kimono named Croatia has been made in Tokamachi in the memory of the Croatian national football team's presence during the World Cup 2002 in Japan. The Mayor's daughter has worn it for the Croatian ambassador's birthday. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9722/1/International-conference-dedicated-to-the-memory-of-Branko-Fucic.html Branko Fuèiæ (1920-1999) is a distinguished historian of Croatian art and investigator of Croatian Glagolitic monuments. His work is especially important for Istrian peninsula. A three day international conference was superbly organized in Malinska on the island of Krk dedicated to the study of his life and work. More than 70 scientists have participated from seven countries: Croatia, Slovenia, Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, Russia, and Bulgaria. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sat, 07 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9719/1/Listen-to-a-famous-Croatian-song-O-MARIJANA-in-Japanese.html A famous Croatian tune O MARIJANA composed by Vlaho Paljetak from Dubrovnik, Croatia, is now available via Internet, sung by Seiji Tanaka in Japanese and Croatian. The song was recorded in Japan already in 1976. It is extremely popular in Croatia. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9718/1/GAVRANFEST-2009-in-Trnava-Slovakia-February-23---27-2009.html Since 2003, the Jan Palarik Theatre from Trnava, Slovakia has organised a theatre festival that is unique in Europe, at which only the dramas and comedies of the Croatian author, Miro Gavran, are performed. This year's GAVRANFEST is the fourth to be organised and it will be held between February 23 and 27, with theatres from five countries taking part:  Slovakia, Austria, the Czech Republic, Poland and Croatia. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9716/1/Bruno-Krajcar-dedicated-himself-to-the-study-of-Istrias-ethnic-heritage.html Bruno Krajcar is academic musician, composer, singer, journalist and  editor. Krajcar plays various instruments and has been composing since he was ten, now being the author of many compositions. He represented Croatia at the 25th EBU International Folk Festival. Moreover, he has dedicated himself to the study of Istria's ethnic heritage. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9709/1/Zumberak-a-hidden-Croatian-treasure.html  ®umberak is a Croatian region south-west of Zagreb. It is a favorite place for mountaineers, those wishing to learn about rare plants and interesting archaeological sites, or about Croatian churches of Roman Catholic and Greek Catholic rites built side by side like in So¹ice. Remote villages and their hospitable inhabitants still preserve their old habits. On the photo Miroslav Peris from So¹ice in ®umberak, Croatian pilot and Hero. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9708/1/Martina-Filjak-from-Croatian-child-prodigy-to-mature-pianist.html Martina Filjak is one of those few young artists who have successfully made it from child prodigy to mature musician. Her stage presence and personality regularly impress audiences and critics alike, whether she plays delicate baroque and classical pieces, or colossal works such as Beethoven’s Hammerklavier Sonata or Bartok's 2nd Piano Concerto. darko@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach and Darko ®ubriniæ) Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9706/1/Filip-Deviae-Croatian-Folklore-Ensemble-from-Split.html Folklore ensemble "Filip Deviæ" was founded in 1950. Since then more than 8,000 of its members have participated in preserving Croatian national heritage by bringing back to life old customs, songs and dances. In 1970 it came home with gold medal for folk dancing from Middlesbrough, England where an International Festival was held. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9705/1/Wooden-Baroque-Church-from-1642-near-Zagreb.html The Church of St. Barbara in Zagreb is the most important example of folk wooden sacral architecture of the Baroque period in Croatia. It was built of oak timber in 1642. It is very near the Zagreb airport. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9697/1/Charles-Bene-French-expert-for-Croatian-Renaissance-writer-Marko-Marulic.html Dr. Charles Béné, a retired professor from the University of Grenoble, France, is a European authority on 16th century literature. He studied various aspects literary works of Marko Maruliæ, Croatian Renaissance writer, and his discourses were published in distinguished European magazines. He has also studied other Croatian writers of the Humanism and Renaissance movements. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9696/1/Ivana-Marija-Vidovic-Croatian-pianist-touring-Pennsylvania-NC--January-14-21-2008.html Ivana Marija Vidoviæ is Croatian pianist and poet, born and living in Dubrovnik. We are happy to announce her USA tour in Pennsylvania, North Carolina,  January 14-21, 2008. She is a young pianist with great natural instinct, a beautiful musicality, lovely desire to express herself artistically, with taste, poetry and extroversion. She is the founder and artistic director of the Epidaurus Festival, and involved in humanitarian work. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9690/1/Croatian-Cultural-Club-in-Zagreb.html The principal role of the Croatian Cultural Club in Zagreb is the advancement of Croatian culture at home and internationally. The Club provides incentives and works on implementation of various programmes related to creation of works of arts, organises lectures, recitals, exhibitions and conferences. The Club has been founded by ©ime ©imatoviæ on the photo. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9684/1/Croatian-Language-in-the-Gutenberg-Galaxy-with-500-titles-in-23-languages.html The Zagreb School of Slavic Studies organized an exhibition of around 500 titles of translation of Croatian fiction and assorted titles from the field of humanities in 23 languages. The exhibition was shown in Dubrovnik and Zagreb. On the photo is a detail from a pocket book "Croatian language" published in French by Assimil. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9682/1/Renata-Pokupic-acclaimed-Croatian-mezzo-sporano.html Croatian mezzo-soprano Renata Pokupiæ is known internationally through her acclaimed performances of baroque, classical and other coloratura - mezzo repertoire as well as solo songs. She holds numerous awards among which are the International Circle of Friends and Patrons of Théâtre du Châtelet and the Orlando for the best performance at the Dubrovnik Summer Festival 2004 with the Purcell Quartet. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9676/1/Ivan-Rabuzin-1921-2008-outstanding-Croatian-painter-died.html Ivan Rabuzin 1921-2008, Croatian painter, designed a curtain decorating the stage of one of the best Kyoto theaters in Japan, as well as the Takarazuka theater in Tokyo (10.5 x 24 m, 1980), and several other museums in Japan. Among numerous monographs devoted to his work we mention only Masayoshi Honme, Ivan Rabuzin, Taiji Harada, 1990, published by Kodanasha, Japan. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9673/1/Petar-Zoranic-1508-1569-important-Croatian-Renaissance-writer.html In 2008 we mark 500 years since the birth of Petar Zoranic, Croatian Renaissance writer, born in the city of Zadar in 1508. He is best known for his novel Planine (The Mountains), published in 1569, the first one in the history of Croatian literature. It is considered to be the oldest novel about mountains in the world. It is also one of the earliest patriotic books in the history of Croatian literature. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9671/1/Stjepan-Hauser-double-winner-at-international-music-competition-in-Italy.html On December 5th, 2008 Stjepan Hauser won two first prizes at the International Music Competition "Francesco Forgione" in Verbania, Italy near Milano. He won 100 points out of 100 and became absolute winner in two different categories (Solo and Solo with Orchestra). A part of the prize includes 70 concerts in Italy. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sat, 13 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9669/1/Marin-Sperandas-attractive-photos-of-the-City-of-Dubrovnik.html Many people think that the City of Dubrovnik is one of the most beautiful in the world. Marin ©peranda, living in Dubrovnik, is amateur photographer, and his photos indicate in his very convincing poetic way the beauty of his native City. Dubrovnik is the unique city in the world lovingly called by its citizens simply as GRAD, i.e. the City. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9667/1/Ignjat-Djurdjevic-St-Paul-was-on-the-island-of-Mljet-in-the-Adriatic-for-three-months.html  An important book by Ignjat Ðurðeviæ published in 1730 in Venice was released in 2008, in The Year of St Paul, i.e. two thousand years after the birth of St Paul. It is the Croatian translation of Ignjat Ðurðeviæ's monograph written in elite Latin language, in which he proved that St Paul spent three months on the island of Mljet in Croatia, and not on the island of Malta. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9665/1/Vlaho-Paljetaks-Marijana-sung-by-Seiji-Tanaka-in-Japan-in-1976.html Vlaho Paljetak (1893-1944) is a famous Croatian pop singer born in Dubrovnik, known for several still very popular songs, among them Marijana. It is not widely known that this Croatian song had two Japanese recordings. It was sung by Seiji Tanaka in 1976. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9663/1/Dr-Slaven-Letica-If-Streets-Could-Talk-Kad-bi-ulice-imale-dar-govora.html If Croatian streets and squares could talk, what a thrilling story they could tell about the meaning of all the name changes, and the dramatic, bloody, and tragic history that lies beneath. In my book, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, I decided to "freeze history", at least for a brief moment. I gambled on posthumous recognition for my efforts, fully aware that any such appreciation in Croatia is always fleeting, and never long-lasting. slaven1947@gmail.com (Prof.Dr. Slaven Letica) Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9664/1/Miro-Gavran-3-premieres-in-3-countries-in-2-weeks-Latvia-Slovakia-and-Czech-R.html Miro Gavran, the most succesful contemporary Croatian playwright, will have three premieres of his plays in three European countries in only two weeks. His three playes "All About Men", "Greta Garbo's Secret" and "Othello from Susak Island" will be performed Latvia November 28,  2008. Slovakia December 11, 2008 and Czech Republic December 13, 2008 in respective languages. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9654/1/Ivan-Mestrovics-The-Descent-from-the-Cross-sold-for-250-000-EU-at-Sothebys.html Ivan Me¹troviæ (1883-1962), a famous Croatian sculptor, is probably best known for his Chicago Indians, prepared in Craatia in the course of two years. His another famous sculpture carved in wood is The Descent from the Cross,  exhibited with undprecedented success at Albert Museum in London in 1915. It has recently been sold for 250,000 EU at Sotheby's in London. mate.mestrovic@zg.t-com.hr (Dr. Mate Me¹troviæ) Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9652/1/Nenad-Bach-is-Baack-and-Wanted---performance-at-Fairleigh-Dickinson-University.html  Nenad began the set behind the piano and performed a new ballad: "Everything is Forever." The song was in the mood of most of Nenad's previous rich resume of recordings, but it managed to be both melancholy and optimistic. Perhaps that is possible when one has a long track record of engagement on and off the stage. We hope to see more of Nenad's vault full of talent and vision into the future, and the audience that night certainly was left looking for more. aconvenientgenocide@mac.com (Ambassador Muhamed Sacirbey) Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9648/1/Stjepan-Hauser-obtained-cello-from-legendary-Bernard-Greenhaus-as-a-gift.html Legendary Bernard Greenhaus played on a very special cello made especialy for him by Cornelissen.  And he suddenly decided to give this most beautiful example of Cornelissen to Stjepan Hauser, Croatian cellist, as a gift! The Greenwich Trio, in which Stjepan plays cello, won the 1st prize at the International Music Competition "Carlo Mosso" in Alessandria, Italy. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9640/1/Nenad-Bach-performing-LIVE-at-Fairleigh-Dickinson-University-Nov-1st-2008.html An incredible line-up of cross generational folk stand-outs will perform in a trend-setting concert experience. Join them in song on Saturday, Nov 1, 2008. "An evening of outlandish chuckles and thoughtful folk provocation!" Oscar Brand, Terence Martin, Uncle Floyd, Nenad Bach, John and Martin Dull, Alex Zetelski. Featured seasoned musicians with Nenad: Kinny Landrum, Richard Lindsey, Michael O'Keefe and Mick Hanson. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Mon, 20 Oct 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9630/1/Mirna-Brkanovic-working-on-her-debut-film.html Mirna Brkanoviæ studied at the Faculty of Philosophy in Zagreb since 1994. In 1997 she started studying  at the Academy of Television and Film in Munich, Germany. "Hidden Truth" is her graduation film. At the moment she is working on her debut film. Her motto is: "Stay true to your deepest and inmost wishes, because one day they will become your true." letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9631/1/Oliver-Dragojevic-in-Concert-at-Carnegie-Hall-October-9th-2008.html  Legendary Croatian recording artist Oliver Dragojevic will perform in the Oliver & Friends concert at Carnegie Hall on October 9th, 2008 at 8:00pm. Joining Mr. Dragojevic will be some of Croatia’s most celebrated talent including Ante Gelo, Drazen Bogdanovic, Boris Popov, Robert Vrbancic and famous Croatian conductor Alan Bjelinski. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 01 Oct 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9620/1/The-Baska-Glagolitic-Path-on-the-island-of-Krk-part-2.html The Second International Workshop was devoted to the project of The Ba¹ka Glagolitic Path. It had participants from the Czech Republic, Austria and Croatia. Stone monuments have various cities as sponsor. For example, the stone representing the Glagolitic letter P is sponsored by Prague, capital of the Czech Republic. On the left is Erika ©imaniæ, Rijeka, carving the Glagolitic letter ®. blandina.markovic-randic@zg.t-com.hr (Blandina Markoviæ - Randiæ, dr.dent.med.) Sat, 20 Sep 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9619/1/Billy-Kirchen-and-his-musical-quotMirrors-of-Desirequot-in-New-York-on-October-19th.html Mirrors of Desire is a magical love story set to music and dance complete with a fairy godmother of sorts, angels, imps, and of course magic.. Preview of musical, "Mirrors of Desire" is on October 19th 2008 at the Richmond Shepard Theatre 309 East 26th Street, New Yok City, New York. 8 PM. American baritone, pianist, and composer Billy Kirchen is very proud of his Croatian roots. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Tue, 16 Sep 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9614/1/Spancirfest-in-Varazdin-a-Baroque-city-in-Croatia.html  The Vara¾din ©pancirfest is a regular festival devoted to craftsmanship, music and entertainment by the end of August and beginning of September each year. This very pleasant manifestation visited by thousands of people. It is a paradise for children. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9613/1/Croatian-national-costumes-in-Monostor-on-the-left-bank-of-Danube.html  Mono¹tor is a village on the left bank of Danube, with majority of Croatian population. We present their very nice dresses and female slippers,  see on the left, as well as old photos of  tamburitza players. The photos have been sent to us by prof. Marija ©ereme¹iæ living in this village. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sun, 31 Aug 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9601/1/Marin-Drzic-1508-1567-a-famous-Croatian-Renaissance-playwright.html Marin Dr¾iæ, a famous Croatian Renaissance playwright, was born five hundred years ago, in 1508. His native city of Dubrovnik and the whole of Croatia celebrate this year dedicated to his memory by a series of events and publications. Marin Dr¾iæ is one of the pillars of Croatian literary tradition, preceding that of Shakespeare and Moliére by more than half a century. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Tue, 05 Aug 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9596/1/Matica-Iseljenika-Newsletter-Srpanj-2008.html Misija Hrvatske matice iseljenika je ocuvanje i razvitak hrvatskoga kulturnoga identiteta, materinskoga jezika i obicaja Hrvata koji ¾ive izvan maticne zemlje. Uz kulturne i dru¹tvene aktivnosti podupiremo projekte iz svih podrucja ljudske djelatnosti od gospodarstva do ¹porta, koji doprinose afirmaciji hrvatskoga imena u svijetu. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9594/1/Charles-Billichs-Bing-Ma-Yong-cycle-of-paintings-in-China.html Inspired by the conviction that the Chinese Olympic Committee should adopt a traditional symbol as the official image of the 2008 Beijing Bid, Billich created the Bing Ma Yong cycle of paintings. Charles Billich is Croatian-Australian painter, born in Croatia, and official painter of the 2008 Olympiad in China. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sat, 19 Jul 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9591/1/Ilija-Veselicas-photo-view-of-Croatia.html Ilija Veselica, born in the town of Sinj, Coratia, is a student of Computer Science at the University of Split. He offers us his poetic view to various parts of Croatia via his top quality photos. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9590/1/Damir-Baeiae-Hrvatski-glazbeni-identitet---Discover-the-music-of-Croatia.html Svaka prilika za predstavljanje hrvatske glazbe u svijetu odlièna je prigoda i za promid¾bu hrvatske kulture, gospodarstva, gastronomije i svih ostalih oblika turistièke ponude. Ali i obratno, prepoznatljiva hrvatska glazbena ba¹tina uvijek bi trebala biti glazbena podloga predstavljanju bilo kojeg hrvatskog branda. damir.bacic@inet.hr (Damir Baèiæ) Tue, 15 Jul 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9587/1/Cravat-is-a-trademark-of-Croatia.html Croatian soldiers gave the world something that is today unavoidable in fashion: the tie, called la cravate by the French and by the Germans die Krawatte - the expression was coined from the Croatian name, and mentioned for the first time in 1651. The name is in everyday use in many languages throughout the world. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9579/1/Croatia---China-then-and-now.html On the left you can see a postage stamp issued in Zagreb with Croatian name written in Chinese, designed by Boris Ljubièiæ. Croatian Tales from Long Ago, written by Ivana Brliæ Ma¾uraniæ, have been published in China already in 1957. Dragutin ©urbek, a famous Croatian ping-pong player, was very popular in China, nicknamed there as Surbeka. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Mon, 07 Jul 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9574/1/Stjepan-Hauser-performed-for-Prince-Charles-at-St-James--Palace-in-London.html Stjepan Hauser, a young and prosperous Croatian violoncellist, performed on 18th June 2008 with the Philharmonia Orchestra on Gala Ceremony at St. James' Palace, a Royal residence in London. The event was attended by Prince Charles. Stjepan recently performed at the Buckingham Palace on 23rd April 2008. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9573/1/Croatia---Russia-historical-and-cultural-relations.html We indicated some very interesting facts that connect Croatia and Russia via history, culture and sports. For example, did you know that the earliest monument built in honour of the famous writer L.N. Tolstoy was erected not in Yasnaya Polyana, but in Croatia, on the island of Brac. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9571/1/International-Childrens-Festival-in-ibenik.html International Children's Festival in ©ibenik, Croatia, promotes aesthetical education of children and young adults, and develops all artistic forms of children's creativity. The festival has the support of the UNICEF and UNESCO, as well as the permanent sponsorship of the President of Croatia. The first festival was held in 1958, ie 50 years ago. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9569/1/Miro-Gavrans-new-premiere-in-Prague-on-July-7-2008.html Miro Gavran, the most successful contemporary Croatian playwright, has a new premiere in the city of Prague, capital of the Czech Republic, at STUDIO TWO Theatre on July 7, 2008. In his unusual text the three actors each play five roles in five different stories that are interwoven. Gavran's plays have been seen by more than two million theatre-goers on five continents. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sat, 21 Jun 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9567/1/Maxo-Vanka-a-famous-Croatian-painter.html Maxo Vanka (Zagreb 1889 - Mexico 1963) created spectacular murals in the Croatian Catholic church of St. Nicholas in Pittsburgh, USA, in 1937. On each side of the altar are Croatian people, on the left from the Old World, and on the right from the New. Shooting of a feature film about Maxo Vanka is planned by Mladen Juran, Zagreb. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9565/1/Ivana-Zahiroviae-outstanding-Croatian-flutist-won-the-first-prize-in-Italy.html Ivana Zahirovic, outstanding Croatian flutist, has won the first prize at the 4th International Competition for woodwinds "AUDI Mozart 2008". The competition took place in Rovereto, Italy, from 9th to 24th May 2008. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Thu, 12 Jun 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9563/1/Tatiana-Banden-wins-ZadarTeen-festival.html Tatiana Banðen (left) won the Grand Prix at the first International ZadarTeen Festival held in April 2008. Tatiana is a regular performer at many venues in Vancouver and Canada, as well has performed in the USA, France and of course Croatia. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9561/1/Movable-exhibition-wagon-of-the-Croatian-Railway-Museum.html The Croatian Railway renovated a mail wagon to become a unique movable museum exhibit. It has so far hosted several exhibitions, lectures and promotional filming. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9559/1/Gordana-Muraja-Revives-Hidden-Cultural-Heritage-of-Croatia.html   The aim of Gordana Muraja is to revive the interest in the cultural heritage of Croatia as well as bring forth beautiful objects, which have a highly valued place in this contemporary world. She has succeeded in presenting the magnificent beauty of an art form otherwise unknown to the masses. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Tue, 27 May 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9557/1/The-Barber-of-Kigali-at-the-Boston-International-Film-Festival-June-6-2008.html The short dramatic film "The Barber of Kigali" written and directed by Jamie Cohen with the music composed by Nenad Bach, will play at the prestigious Boston International Film Festival on Friday June 6th, 2008 at the AMC/Loews Theater at 6:30 pm.  The theater is located at 175 Tremont St in Boston, MA. USA jcohen@integrity-films.com (Jamie Cohen) Sun, 25 May 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9556/1/Nenad-Bach-on-Global-Broadcast-for-Supreme-Master-TV-June-1-2008.html Nenad Bach’s interview is scheduled to air on Sunday, June 1, 2008 on  "A Journey through Aesthetic Realms" on Supreme Master TV.  Broadcasting on 14 satellite platforms across the globe plus World Wide Webcast. translated in 15 languages. See inside for the exact time of the broadcast and webcast. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Sat, 24 May 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9552/1/Tiny-ceramics-on-show-in-Croatia-reported-by-Chinese-TV.html More than 300 artists from 71 countries contributed to the Lilliput Exhibition of Ceramics in the town of Rovinj in Croatia. Judging by the number of countries it is the largest exhibition of ceramics in the world. In order to be entered, a sculpture must be less than 17 centimetres high and weigh less than a kilogram. Reported by Liu Fang, Chinese Central TV. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Tue, 13 May 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9550/1/Svjetlana-Kabalin-and-Sylvan-Winds-performing-at-Carnegie-Hall-on-May-14-2008.html   Svjetlana Kabalin and Sylvan Winds in action again. They will present a program of works for "Winds & Piano" with a distinguished pianist Claude Frank at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, 154 West 57th Street, New York City on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 8 PM. This will be season finale. Come and support art. fedor.kabalin@nyu.edu (Fedor Kabalin) Wed, 07 May 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9549/1/Miro-Gavrans-premieres-in-Bratislava-May-16th-and-Krakow-May-17th.html Croatian writer Miro Gavran will have two premieres in two important European culture centers, in Bratislava, Slovakia, May 16th, and in Krakov, Poland, May 17th. Miro Gavran has had more than 160 premieres of his theatre texts all over the world, and his plays have been seen by more than two million theatre-goers. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 07 May 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9548/1/Bosnian-Herzegovinian-Film-Festival-at-Tribeca-Cinemas---May-9-10-2008.html The 5th annual Bosnian-Herzegovinian Film Festival will be held May 9-10 in New York City. The Living and the Dead (Zivi i Mrtvi) opens the festival on Friday at the Tribeca Cinemas The opening reception starts at 6:00 p.m., and the screenings will start at 7:00 p.m. editaz@gmail.com (Edita Zulic) Tue, 06 May 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9547/1/Ivana-Zahiroviae-invited-to-play-flute-in-Kansas-City-on-August-7-10-2008.html Ivana Zahiroviæ, Croatian flutist living in Germany, is invited to have a performance at the National Flute Association Convention in Kansas City, Missoury, USA, in August 7-10, 2008. She will appear with another Croatian musician living in Germany, Diana Grubiæ on piano. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Tue, 06 May 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9546/1/Handball-Connects-People.html Sports is a great catalyst for world peace, because it is transparent as much as it can be, plus people connect through the game regardless where they came from and what they do or make for a living. At the game we are all together on the same spiritual level. It is very close to music. violicalvert@optusnet.com.au (Violi Calvert) Tue, 06 May 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9545/1/Croatian-Cinema-Today-at-the-Aero-Theatre-in-Los-Angeles--May-16-18-2008.html Zivi i Mrtvi (The Living and the Dead), left, will be making its U.S. debut at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica. It is playing as part of the Croatia Cinema Today series. Kristijan Milic, the film's director, and Filip Sovagovic one of the main actors in the film will be present for the debut. There will be a question and answer session, and a Croatian wine tasting sponsored by The Blue Danube wine company. info@newcroatiancinema.com (Ziggy Mrkich) Fri, 02 May 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9544/1/5-Ways-to-purchase-Freedom-from-Despair-on-DVD--VHS.html  From Chapman University, to the Halls of Congress, to the European Union, and back to KOCE-TV, 26-year-old Brenda Brkusic's student film makes headlines around the world. The 90-minute film uncovers the long history of suppression and abuse of the Croatian people and their struggle for independence. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Fri, 02 May 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9541/1/Spectacular-Monument-to-The-Sun-in-the-city-of-Zadar-by-Nikola-Baiae.html Nikola Ba¹iæ is the author of probably the most beautiful monument dedicated to the Sun that exists on the Earth. The monument is placed in the city of Zadar, on the Croatian coast, along with equally famous Zadar Sea Organ. This is one of greatest achievements of contemporary Croatian Art and Architecture. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9539/1/Croatian-American-Day-in-Chicago-May-8-11-2008.html Klapa Grdelin (left) will be performing at several venues in celebration of Chicago's annual Croatian-American Day. Several events are being planned throught the city to celebrate Croatian culture and heritage. zmatkov@mvpei.hr (Zorica Matkovic) Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9538/1/New-York-City-Escape-from-Despair-book-promotion-May-16-2008.html Katarina Tepesh, will promote her new book, Escape from Despair: A Croatian Family's Survival (left), at the Histria American Women's Association on May 16, 2008 at 7:30 pm at Istria Sport Club, Inc. TEPESHK@aol.com (Katarina Tepesh) Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9537/1/From-Pazin-to-Paris---Luigi-Dallapiccolas-Opera-Ill-Prigioniero-featured-in-the-NYT.html Many directors of American opera companies would never even consider presenting Luigi Dallapiccola’s one-act "Prigioniero," a bleak, 12-tone, boldly modernistic work about a despairing prisoner during the Spanish Inquisition. But unlike many of his timid counterparts, Gerard Mortier, the director of the Paris National Opera, has faith in audiences. JKraljic@msn.com (John Kraljiæ, Esq) Fri, 25 Apr 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9535/1/Stjepan-Hauser-performed-for-Prince-Charles-at-Buckingham-Palace-on-April-23.html Mstislav Rostropovich proclaimed Stjepan Hauser to be the greatest young cellist he had ever heard. We are happy to announce that Croatian cellist Stjepan Hauser, one of the most promising upcoming instrumentalist today, performed for Prince Charles at the Buckingham Palace on April 23rd, 2008. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9536/1/Robert-Beliniae---Guitar-performs-in-New-York-City-on-April-29th-2008.html Young Concert Artists will present Croatian guitarist Robert Beliniæ’s New York concerto debut on April 29, 2008 with the Orchestra of St. Luke’s conducted by Michael Stern. "Robert Belinic displayed charm, musicality, virtuosity and spirit. He performed the Bach Chaconne with an astonishingly warm and evocative tone, full of feeling." letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9534/1/Dr-Drago-tambuk-on-an-official-visit-to--Kobe-Japan.html Dr. Drago ©tambuk, Croatian Ambassador to Japan, was warmly welcomed at the Kwansei Gakuin University during his official visit to Kobe. One of the best Japanese choirs sang in his honour U Boj, u boj in Croatian language. This Croatian tune is well known throughout Japan, sung in this country since 1919! darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9530/1/Melita-Spahic-Dance-in-London.html Melita Spahic Dance is a meeting point for dance, theatre and video artists, composers and musicians to share their passion for the collaborative performance by developing their ideas and skills through various dance related projects. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Fri, 18 Apr 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9528/1/Croatia-based-WHW-named-curator-for-11th-International-Istanbul-Biennial.html The 11th International Istanbul Biennial, organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts and sponsored by Koc Holding is set for 12 September-8 November 2009, under the curatorship of Zagreb-based What, How & for Whom / WHW. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 17 Apr 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9527/1/Charles-Billich-prepares-for-The-Olympic-Games-in-China-2008.html Charles Billich, outstanding Croatian painter living in Australia, created the Bing Mah Yong cycle of paintings for the needs of the 2008 Beijing Olympiade. So well received has this work been that his paintings are represented on a collection of 16 postage stamps currently in circulation in China. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 16 Apr 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9523/1/Velimir-Trnski-painting-the-1671-love-story-of-Petar-and-Katarina-Zrinski.html Velimir Trnski, Croatian painter, transformed the most famous Croatian love letter - Moje drago zercze, My Dear Soul, into a series of remarkable frames in which the sensual figure of the young wife is consistently kept in the foreground. One of the most deeply moving Croatian historic dramas has been presented in a most contemporary, provocative and attractive way. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sat, 12 Apr 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9522/1/Festival-favorite-Random-Lunacy-is-on-the-road-again-April-14---June-5-2008.html Home Team Productions is proud to announce five upcoming screenings of "Random Lunacy: videos from the road less traveled." Rolling Stone's Peter Travers says of this documentary, "Prepare to be wowed!"  The film follows the radically itinerant Poppa Neutrino and his family of street performers over the course of twenty adventurous years of living homeless by choice. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Tue, 08 Apr 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9521/1/Pandoracom-The-Music-Genome-Project-plays-Nenad-Bach-music-from-March-28th.html We set out to capture the essence of music at the most fundamental level. We ended up assembling literally hundreds of musical attributes or "genes" into a very large Music Genome. Everything from melody, harmony and rhythm, to instrumentation, orchestration, arrangement, lyrics, and of course the rich world of singing and vocal harmony. It's not about "looks" or "genre". letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 07 Apr 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9520/1/Damir-Spanic---Artist-of-the-Week---Photographer-for-Life.html   It was the turning point of trying to capture the essence of the person, after arrival of an idea that all people are beautiful for no reason related to their outside appearance but more to inner qualities. Now I am a stock and lifestyle photographer with the strongest point in portraits and emotive portraits. I license my images through a Canadian agency, subsidiary of Getty. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9519/1/Croatia-Film-Festival-in-South-Africa--from-18-to-28-April-2008.html Armin (left) is one of seven internationally acclaimed films from Croatia that  are headed for Pretoria (Cinema Nouveau Brooklyn Mall) from 18 to 20 April and Johannesburg (Cinema Nouveau Rosebank Mall) from 25 to 28 April 2008. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 02 Apr 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9515/1/Josip-Ganza-Croatian-klapa-singing-break-out-to-Europe.html Dalmatian klapa singing is a part of Croatian identity and being such is dear to us all. Our klapas know nothing about Italian people's choirs, and Italians even less about our klapas. That was unallowable hole and Josip Ganza was intrigued by and felt the urge to fill in. iremlanik@gmail.com (Irena Nikoliæ) Sat, 29 Mar 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9514/1/Composer-Margareta-Jeric-to-perform-at-the-University-of-Montreal-on-April-5-2008.html Maragreta Jeric (left) will be performing her work "Upload" on April 5th at 7:30 p.m. under the conduct of Jean-François Rivest. The concert is part of a series dedicated to Claude Vivier and will take place at Claude-Champagne Hall on 200 Vincent-d’Indy.  mocnaj@gmail.com (Ratimir Mocnaj) Fri, 28 Mar 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9511/1/Sretan-Uskrs-Happy-Easter-Felices-Pascuas.html Wishing you a Happy Easter, we present you beautiful Croatian and Ukrainian hand-painted eggs by Annette Czupylo, a Ukrainian living in the USA. Photographs were taken by Vladimir Novak, Zagreb. Easter eggs are called pisanice in Croatian, and pysanky in Ukrainian. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Thu, 20 Mar 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9492/1/Joe-Magarac-a-legendary-Croatian-steel-worker-in-the-USA.html Joe Magarac is a well known name in the USA. His name, aparently nonamerican, has without any doubt Croatian roots. Its meaninig is simply - donkey. The name of "magarac" is also a synonim of hard work, endurance and obstinacy in Croatian. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Tue, 18 Mar 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9510/1/Vladimir-Devide-and-Haiku-poetry-in-Croatia.html Professor Vladimir Devidé, Croatian mathematician, is better known as outstanding Japanologist and tireless promoter of haiku poetry. Croatia is one of the most successful nations in haiku in the world, counting the number of prizes won at various international competitions. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sun, 16 Mar 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9506/1/Arithmetika-Horvatszka-from-1758-the-oldest-Croatian-arithmetic.html Arithmetika Horvatszka, that is the Croatian Arithmetic, was published in Zagreb in 1758. We celebrate 250 years since the publication of this oldest known Croatian book on arithmetic. It was important also for the development of Croatian scientific terminology. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Tue, 11 Mar 2008 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9500/1/Dr-Ante-Padjen-founder-of-the-quotI-Medici-di-McGillquot.html The non-profit I Medici got off the ground as Dr. Ante Padjen's string quartet 30 years ago. "My sanity valve," says Padjen (left), who officially formed the orchestra in 1989.  Today, physicians, medical students and researchers make up half of I Medici di McGill's musicians. mocnaj@gmail.com (Ratimir Mocnaj) Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9493/1/Ksenija-Prohaska-performs-as-Marlene-Dietrich-in-Pittsburgh-March-15-16-2008.html Celebrated Croatian actress Ksenija Prohaska brings Marlene Dietrich, a one-woman show originally written for her, to the Cabaret at Theater Square in Pittsburgh, March 15-16, 2008. Audiences all over have been overwhelmed by the brilliance of Ksenija's interpretation of Marlene Dietrich, to which numerous national and international awards can testify. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9491/1/Glen-Hansard-and-Marketa-Irglova-in-Once-for-your-consideration-at-the-Oscars.html   Academy Award Nominee Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova for Best Song "Falling Slowly". Once is a 2007 Irish musical film written and directed by John Carney. Set in Dublin, this naturalistic drama stars musicians Glen Hansard (of popular Irish rock band The Frames) and Markéta Irglová as fictional struggling musicians. Update:They won Oscars z@zerostudio.net (Zoran Orlic) Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9487/1/Sylvan-Winds-in-concert-March-13-2008.html The Sylvan Winds are starting the season with a free concert to be held at the Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimo, 24 West 12th Street on Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. The group has been hailed by the New York Times for "its venturesome programming and stylishness of performance." sylvanwinds@worldnet.att.net (Svjetlana Kabalin) Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9485/1/Falkua-regatta-in-1593-the-earliest-known-regatta-in-Europe.html The 1593 regatta consisted of seventy four wooden fishing boats called falku¹a, from the harbour of the town of Komi¾a on the island of Vis to the islet of Palagru¾a. It was the oldest known boat race in Europe. Falku¹a is autochthonous Croatian boat of 9m of length, with the mast of equal size, in use from 11th or 12th century. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9484/1/Random-Lunacy-tonight-in-Salem-Oregon-with-great-review-in-Salem-News.html   The documentary, "Random Lunacy: videos from the road less traveled", directed and produced by Victor Zimet and Stephanie Silber is more about survival outside conventional society than a story about a man. It's a completely unique portrayal of human inventiveness, persistence, and the longevity and strength of family. Music by Nenad Bach among other talented musicians. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9479/1/Dario-olman---The-Heart-of-Perspective-Friday-February-22-2008.html Dario ©olman's The Heart of Perspective, The Making of the Film is an ongoing project begun in 2001 that consists of studies and tests for a film that will never be made. The exhibit will run from February 22 - April 5, 2008, at the Gallery of Contemporary Art at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. mijat.marko@gmail.com (Marko Mijat) Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9477/1/Willy-Terrazas-Muller-and-Tango-HR-in-Croatia.html The HR Tango Dance Company and its director Guillermo Miguel Terrazas from Buenos Aires, Argentina will present a performance of Argentinian Tango and folklore on Sunday, February 17, 2008 at the Buffet Kinoteka in Zagreb. willyterrazas2003@yahoo.com.ar (Willy Terrazas Muller) Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9471/1/Croatian-Cinema-in-Chicago-from-February-3---March-6-2008.html The Gene Siskel Film Center's focus on the ever-surprising Croatian cinema, February 3 through March 6, 2008 encompasses six feature films ranging from the 1970 comedy One Song A Day Takes Mischief Away to the very recent Armin (left), hit of many a European festival and Croatia's current contender for an Oscar nomination. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9468/1/Valentina-uljiae-exhibition-in-Slovenia.html Valentina ©uljiæ is young Croatian artist, whose work includes different fields of artistic expressions. Her works include paintings, sculptures, graphic design, photography and urban installations. Her work will be on exhibit at Galerija Schwarz in Ljubljana Slovenia, from February 6 to April 4, 2008. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9469/1/Janja-Glogovac-and-Jelena-Vukotiae-at-the-Rotterdam-Film-Festival.html The film "L... Like Love" was co-written by Jelena Vukotiæ (left) and opened at the Rotterdam Film Festival in January, to a sold out crowd and received rave reviews. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9467/1/Professor-Balthazar-and-Zagreb-Film-a-Croatian-trademark.html Probably the most famous Croatian professor worldwide is Professor Balthazar, a well known figure from Croatian cartoon movie series initiated in 1967 by late Zlatko Grgiæ. This was the most successful project of Zagreb Film ever. His popularity is amazing even today, especially in Scandinavian countries, but also in Iran for example! darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9466/1/Ana-Mihanoviae-mezzo-soprano-in-concert-New-York-City-February-9-2008.html Ana Mihanoviæ, mezzo-soprano, has been a featured soloist with the Southwest Symphony, American West Symphony, Legacy Chorale and Utah Philharmonic. She will be performing a collection of folk songs on Saturday, February 9th, 2008, starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Manhattan School of Music.  katarina.cuvalo@gmail.com (Katarina Èuvalo) Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9464/1/Petar-Brajkoviae-Exhibit-in-Sesvete-starting-February-8-2008.html After 35 years, Petar Brajkoviæ (left) will be returning to Croatia to open a showing of his work at Galerija Oblok in Sesvete.  His show will start on Friday, February 8, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. kruno.poljak@gmail.com (Kruno Poljak, dipl.ing.) Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9459/1/4th-International-Antonio-Janigro-Cello-Competition-in-Zagreb.html Antonio Janigro, a famous Croatian-Italian cellist, was the founder and conductor of the Zagreb Soloists from 1954 to 1967. Winner of the 2008 international competition in Zagreb, held in Janigro's honour, is David Eggert, Canada, the 2nd prize went to Tian Bonian, China, and the 3rd prize to Dmitri Prokofiev, Russia. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9458/1/Drago-tambuk-inaugurated-an-exhibition-in-the-Turkish-Cultural-Centre-in-Tokyo.html Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia to Japan Dr. Drago ©tambuk inaugurated in the Turkish Cultural Centre in Tokyo the opening of the exhibition of Turkish artist in marble technique Nilüfer Tütüncü dedicated to Jalaluddin Rumi. He also gave an interview to the Turkish national television. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9454/1/Guitarist-Ana-Vidoviae-says-she-cant-imagine-her-life-without-music.html It is surprising to hear that a young woman who describes herself as being both close to her family and an introvert moved across the Atlantic Ocean on her own at 20 to become a performer. Ana Vidoviæ is far from her native Croatia, but feels at home wherever she is when she has her trusted guitar along. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9452/1/25th-RIJEKA-CARNIVAL-2008-in-Rijeka-this-weekend---Come-and-enjoy.html The town of Rijeka has been known for its carnival festivities since the Middle Ages. Austrian and Hungarian aristocracy, Russian princesses, German barons, counts and countesses from all over Europe were once the guests of the Rijeka Carnival. Starting February 1, 2008, revelers will take to the streets and celebrate Carnival. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9450/1/Franjo-Dugan-a-prominant-figure-of-Croatian-church-music.html Franjo Dugan (1874-1948) is one of the most prominent figures in the history of Croatian music. Besides his work in restoring church music, he distinguished himself in his studies of science and education. pinterovic@advalvas.be (Prof. Antun Pinteroviæ) Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9448/1/Artist-Jasnica-Klara-Matiae-Exhibition-in-New-York-City.html The Agora Gallery is proud to present Jasnica Klara Matiæ (left) in Enigmatic Visions. Scheduled to run from February 5th through February 26th, 2008, the collection will feature a captivating selection of Jasnica's earthy human beings. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9443/1/KOCE-TV-to-air-quotFreedom-from-Despairquot-Thursday-Jan-24-2008.html Freedom from Despair has its public television debut on KOCE-TV Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008 at 9:00 p.m. with an encore presentation Sunday, Jan. 27 at 12:30 p.m. The 90-minute film uncovers the long history of suppression and abuse of the Croatian people and their struggle for independence. Please call KOCE-TV at (800) 278-5050 between 10 and 10:30 PM Pacific Standard Time or/and e-mail Brenda at BBrkusic@koce.org  and voice your support for the movie. bbrkusic@koce.org (Brenda Brkusic) Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9396/1/Iron-Maiden-to-perform-in-Croatia.html British heavy metal legends Iron Maiden (left) will be performing at the Split City Stadium in Split, Croatia on Sunday 10th August 2008 as part of their Somewhere Back In Time World Tour. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9436/1/Artist-Vlatka-Horvat-will-have-three-exhibitions-in-New-York.html   Croatian born, New York based, Vlatka Horvat will be showcasing her art in three different galleries in the Big Apple. Spanning a range of media - from photography and video, to works on paper and projects with text - her work often focuses on an encounter between a person and a particular system, state, or physical space. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9432/1/Tess-Gallaghers-speech-at-a-presentation-of-Drago-Stambuks-poetry-in-Pula.html Once I heard Drago read to a Croatian immigrant audience in Vancouver, Canada. It was so tender, the timbre of his voice, that it was as if he were speaking to the listeners in a clearing in the woods, surrounded by mystery and wildness and beauty, but giving them comfort too... - Tess Galagher (left) letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9429/1/Croatian-Film-quotAll-for-Freequot-at-The-Museum-of-Modern-Art-Tonight-January-11-2008.html After the death of three of his friends in a petty argument in a bar, Goran sells his home and travels around Bosnia in a refreshment van, giving away free drinks. On his travels, he encounters Maja and the two fall for each other. Additional screening on January 20th, 2008 letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9423/1/Terezija-Cukrov-will-perform-at-Carnegie-Hall-on-January-27-2008.html A native of Croatia, pianist Terezija Cukrov has performed widely throughout Europe and North America. As a soloist and chamber musician she has appeared in venues such as Weill Recital Hall, Steinway Hall, Goethe Institute, Lisinki Hall, and has been described by critics as "subtly, passionate and technically superior performer". stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9420/1/Amigos-del-Museo-Krekoviae-Palma-de-Mallorca-Spain.html Amigos del Museo Krekoviæ (Friends of Krekoviæ's Gallery) is a society in Spain which in 2007 opened a nice blog devoted to life and work of Kristian Krekoviæ, a famous Croatian painter. His gallery in Palma de Mallorca has been solemnly opened in 1981 by the Spanish Queen Sophia. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sat, 05 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9418/1/Japanese-inspired-art-with-a-twist-from-Croatia.html A Zagreb-based artist is reinventing the art of Japanese Manga cartoons. Nikolina Ivezic (left), is winning fans all over Croatia with a fusion of the Japanese art form and images that are distinctly Croatian. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9417/1/Book-Review-Escape-from-Despair.html Katarina Tepesh has probed the depths in her compelling and powerful memoir, "Escape from Despair:  A Croatian Family's Survival".  Born into an impoverished family in the former Communist Yugoslavia, Katarina's mother is taught to believe that there are "rewards in heaven and punishment in hell." stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9414/1/The-Music-of-Bozidar-Kunc-performed-by-his-daughter-Ivana-Kunc.html A new CD, Music of Bozidar Kunc, performed by his daughter Soprano, Ivana Kunc, has been recorded featuring Bozidar's best twenty vocal pieces. Croatian opera lovers are already familiar with Ceznja or Longing, widely sung and recorded by his world famous sister, Zinka Kunc Milanov. TEPESHK@aol.com (Katarina Tepesh) Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9411/1/In-Loving-Memory-of-Joseph-Turkaly-1924-2007.html The Turkaly Art Gallery provides a beautiful collection of works of art of Josip Turkalj, outstanding Croatian artist in the USA. In 1999 he received the "Presidential Award for the Advancement of Croatian Culture", an award bestowed on him by the Government of Croatia. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sun, 30 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9408/1/Nopoki-University-for-Peruvian-Indians-founded-by-Msgr-Gerardo-erdin.html Msgr. Gerardo ®erdin, Croatian bishop and missionary in Peru in the region of the Amazon river, founded the Nopoki Center for Investigation and Intercultural Formation. The aim is to educate future school teachers for work within their native communities, in order to preserve their roots, language and customs, and ensure material and cultural prosperity. See also 32 Krekoviæ's paintings. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sun, 23 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9401/1/Croatian-Americans-The-Cynics-waited-till-their-40s-to-release-best-yet.html Five long years went by without The Cynics rolling anything new out of the garage. The USA Today even called "Here We Are" "one of the best neo-garage-rock albums in years."It began as just an acoustic demo for the principals, Gregg Kostelich and Michael Kastelic, (left) but it turned into a rock 'n' roll explosion with the help of producer Jorge Explosion. JKraljic@msn.com (John Kraljiæ, Esq) Sat, 22 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9395/1/Igor-Kovacevich-at-the-Sundance-Film-Festival-2008-with-quotDownloading-Nancyquot.html "Downloading Nancy" that was produced by Croatian American  producer - director Igor Kovacevich along with his partner David Moore made it onto the Sundance Festival. It is in the main Dramatic Competition at Sundance Film Festival 2008 as the movie made it to one of only 16 slots in the Competition, out of thousands of films that were submitted. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9389/1/Pittsburgh-Symphony-coming-to-Croatia.html   The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will receive $5.5 million from a charitable foundation to bolster its international tours through 2011. That tour commemorates the 250th anniversary of the naming of Pittsburgh. The symphony will perform in 13 cities in Spain, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Hungary and Croatia over three weeks. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 16 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9385/1/Buenos-Aires-Argentina-HR-Tango-in-action-again-on-Dec-23-2007.html On December 23rd 2007, the Argentina HR Tango Dance Company Argentina presents "Genesis." Directed by Guillermo Terrazas, the group will interpret different styles through Argentine popular dance. willyterrazas2003@yahoo.com.ar (Willy Terrazas Muller) Sun, 16 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9388/1/Christmas-in-Croatia.html   In the endearing spirit of "it takes a village" - rather than a shopping mall - to celebrate the holiday season, the 37th annual Christmas Revels will mirror the village traditions of Croatia and southeast Europe in its music and dancing. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9371/1/Zoran-Dukiae-Croatian-guitarist-one-of-the-most-prominent-players-of-today.html Zoran Dukiæ won more prizes on international competitions than any other guitarist in the world. He had solo concerts in more than 30 countries on all five continents. He is teaching among others at the Royal Conservatory of Music in The Hague, Hochschule für Musik in Aachen, and at the Escuela Superior de Musica de Barcelona. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9369/1/Sidro-Californias-favorite-Croatian-Tamburitza-Orchestra.html Sidro, formerly known as Blue Adriatic, is one of Northern California's favorite Croatian Tamburitza Orchestras. For over 20 years, Sidro has been performing throughout California, accompanied San Jose's Koraci Folklore dance group in Croatian Folklore Festivals throughout Canada, and fused Tamburitza music with rock'n'roll when recording on Nenad Bach's, "Thousand Years of Peace". letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9368/1/Life-is-a-tapestry-of-MOMENTS---film-by-Liliana-Resnick-at-the-French-Festival.html MOMENTS is a film about the mystery of moments, some  of which get connected into the life I recognize to be living, while others come to pass by posing questions rather than giving answers @ 25th FESTIVAL TOUS COURTS International Shortfilm Festival in Aix-en-Provence and its Aera 26th - 30th november 2007 in Aix area and 3rd - 8th December 2007 in Aix-en-Provence. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9365/1/Freedom-from-Despair-available-for-purchase-on-DVD-and-VHS.html   Freedom from Despair is a an award winning feature length documentary that explores the untold history of Communist Yugoslavia through first hand interviews, stock footage, news reels and narrative recreations shot in the US and Croatia.  bbrkusic@koce.org (Brenda Brkusic) Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9362/1/Croatia-ceremony-honored-prominent-Persian-poet-Mowlavi-born-in-1207.html Iran's embassy in Croatia celebrated the 800th birth anniversary of prominent Persian poet and mystic Mowlavi in an official ceremony. UNESCO has named 2007 as the year of Mowlavi in honor of his outstanding achievments. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9359/1/Nikola-Baiae-author-of-the-Zadar-Sea-Organ.html Nikola Ba¹iæ, on the left, is one of the pioneers of cultural tourism in Croatia, author of the project of the Zadar Sea Organ, the newly built urban musical attraction in the city of Zadar, Croatia. His principal collaborator was Ivan Stamaæ, expert in acoustics who contributed musical solutions to the project. The random music is created by sea waves and tubes. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9361/1/Croatian-American-Cultural-Center-hosts-6th-Annual-SF-Bagpipe-Festival.html An Extraordinary Anthology of International Bagpipe Music in San Francisco. As always, the Gala Concert will feature a variety of piping traditions found around the Winter Solstice. Enjoy Swedish, Hungarian and Croatian traditional Christmas pipe music as well as New Year celebrations from Scotland and the Hungarian Csángó people of Moldav. johndaley@mindspring.com (John Daley) Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9354/1/Archaeological-sites-near-Dubrovnik-with-several-important-discoveries.html Croatia is a paradise for archaeological research. Dr. Zdenko ®eravica, a renowned Croatian archaeologist from the City of Dubrovnik, unveils us some of the miraculous sites in ®upa Dubrovaèka and Konavle near the City. The research over the past years has resulted with several important discoveries. zdenko.zeravica@du.t.com.hr (Zdenko ®eravica, Ph.D.) Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9349/1/Zdravko-Duemeliae--el-pintor-preferido-de-Borges.html Zdravko Duèmeliæ (1923-1989), outstanding Croatian - Argentinean painter, masterfully illustrated a famous book "Laberintos", written by Jorge Luis Borges, with his surreal, quasi-metaphysical works. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9345/1/Miro-Gavrans-comedy-available-as-Croatian-English-parallel-text.html Miro Gavran, outstanding Croatian playwright, generously contributed his brilliant comedy "Laughter Prohibited" to our project of on-line school of Croatian language via parallel text method. Furthermore, If you want to produce this comedy anywhere in the world, please contact the author directly for rights and support. miro.gavran@zg.t-com.hr (Miro Gavran) Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9334/1/San-Francisco-150th-Anniversary-of-Croatian-culture-celebration-on-Nov-18-2007.html   Celebrate with us the Sequicentennial 150th Anniversary of Croatian culture in San Francisco. Bring the whole family for a day of fun, enjoyment and culture. There will be non stop music from 2-8PM in two rooms, dancing, singing, and food. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 11 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9341/1/Zoran-Orlic---Photographs-Featured-in-2008-Calendar-for-Rock-Band-WILCO.html The annual Wilco calendar returns this year to the more classic wall variation, with days big enough to keep yourself organized throughout 2008. The calendar mixes poster artwork from past Wilco shows with a collection of live photos by Zoran Orlic. z@zerostudio.net (Zoran Orlic) Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9336/1/Free-tickets-for-CROWN-readers-for-Croatian-Film-Festival-at-Lincoln-Center.html Film Society of Lincoln Center in New York USA is giving free tickets to CROWN readers for the "Beyond Boundaries: The Emergence of Croatian Cinema". At the box office mention CROWN, Croatia.org or/and Nenad Bach and you will be given a free ticket. First come first serve up to 20 tickets. Courtesy of Film Society of Lincoln Center letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9333/1/50-years-ago-today-on-November-3rd-1957-Laika-by-Marilyn-Cvitanic.html Fifty years ago today the USSR launched Sputnik 2. On board was a live dog named Laika. The point was to prove that a dog, and eventually a human being, could survive in space. Sputnik 2 was equipped with life support systems and enough food and water for ten days. The mission yielded very little useful scientific information. mcvitanic@nyc.rr.com (Marilyn Cvitanic) Sun, 04 Nov 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9328/1/Ivan-Paric-on-the-reality-show-for-photographers-VH1-TV-this-Sunday.html I would like to invite you to watch the reality show for photographers where I am one of the contestants. The name of the show is The Shot. The Shot is scheduled to premier on Vh1 channel  on Sunday, Nov. 4 @ 10 PM & 12 PM EST and Monday Nov 5th. ivan@ivanparic.com (Ivan Paric) Fri, 02 Nov 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9327/1/Dubrovnik-Symphony-Orchestra-American-Tour-November-2007-East-Coast.html   Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra American tour is scheduled November 1-12, 2007 and will take the orchestra to the cities of the Eastern Seaboard, from New York to Philadelphia. This tour offers a unique opportunity for both American public and Croatian ex-patriots to experience one of Croatian's finest cultural treasures. cmacdonald@imca.us (Cynthia P. Macdonald) Fri, 02 Nov 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9326/1/Miro-Gavran8217s-play-Dr-Freud8217s-Patient-premiers--book-launch-of-Judith-in-Prague.html Miro Gavran's play Dr. Freud's Patient will be premiering at the Na Pradle Theatre in Prague, the Czech Republic, on Nov. 6, 2007.  On Nov. 15 Gavran's novel Judith will be launched in at the Retezova Literary Café, also in Prague. Another great success of outstanding Croatian writer. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 01 Nov 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9323/1/Marko-Perkovic---Thompson-USA--Canada-Tour-Nov-2---18th-2007.html Croatian singer Marko Perkovic Thompson and his band will be performing a series of concerts in the United States and Canada starting November 2, and ending on November 18 in New York, Toronto, Cleveland, Chicago, Los Angeles, Vancouver and San Francisco. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Wed, 31 Oct 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9319/1/Carmen-Verlichak-Maria-Josefa-Ezcurra-El-amor-prohibide-de-Belgrano---4th-edition.html Bila je godina 1810. I raðala se domovina... a s njom i politika. Do¹ao je i rat sa svojom stra¹nom pratnjom: sprijeda su i¹le okrutnost, nadmoæ i izdaja; straga su se nizali siroèad, bijeda i beznaðe. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Mon, 29 Oct 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9318/1/3rd-Festival-of-Croatian-Music-in-Vienna-Austria-Oct-21---Nov-27-2007.html Festival of classical music, jazz and folk, organised by Croatian Music Information Center in cooperation with Croatian Ministry of Culture and other institutions. The concert of Zagreb Soloists is held under high patronage of Dr. Heinz Fischer, president of the Republic of Austria. Klapa Sinj, the most famous Croatian Klapa in the world, performs on Nov 15th 2007. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 28 Oct 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9314/1/Miro-Gavrans-great-international-success-Grand-Prix-in-Russia.html   Miro Gavran's plays have recently been performed in Russia, Austria and Poland with great success. His play "My Wife's Husband", performed under the direction of outstanding Russian artist Alexander Ogarjev, obtained three important prizes, among others the Grand-Prix for the best overall performance. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Tue, 23 Oct 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9301/1/Jaz-Spelic-Actor-Producer-based-in-Sydney-The-Trinity-of-Vukovar.html Since graduating in 2004, most of my time has been spent developing 'The Trinity of Vukovar'. I am also employed as a guest Actor at Sydney's International Film School, have done a few televison commercials and my first feature film 'The Warrior' was screened at the Cannes Film Festival this year. Directed by Melbourne based Croatian, Steve Ravic. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sat, 20 Oct 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9311/1/Goran-Dukics-film-Wristcutters-A-Love-Story-in-the-movie-theaters-NOW.html Another Croatian American filmmaker star on the horizon. "Wristcutters: A Love Story" won the Acura Grand Jury Award at the 2006 Gen Art Film Festival, was nominated for two Independent Spirit Awards and was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival. Support Croatian talent. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Fri, 19 Oct 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9300/1/Closer-Croatia-2007---Croatian-Film-Festival-in-London-UK-Oct-11-14-2007.html After a very successful Croatian Film Festival in 2004 - the first such a festival in the UK for almost 40 years - there is another one in October. As young Croats of London paved the way and got the winning formula, it's essential to repeat the experiment - this time with more support and more partners. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sat, 13 Oct 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9299/1/The-Film-Society-of-Lincoln-Center-presents-The-Emergence-of-Croatian-Cinema.html The Croatian film production, although small in size, is vital and very versatile in the terms of genre, themes and style, which has been recognized at numerous international film festivals at which, for the last couple of years, they have won important awards. At Lincoln Center, New York Oct 26 - Nov 14, 2007 zdenkakardum@yahoo.com (Zdenka Kardum) Thu, 11 Oct 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9297/1/3-Books-by-Janko-Deur.html   Janko Deur (left) falls into the category of writers who divides his work and lives between two homelands - Croatia and the United States. He has won critical acclaim for his works. Read what the critics have to say and how to get your own copies of Deur's books. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Wed, 10 Oct 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9296/1/Freedom-From-Despair-Screening-at-the-European-Parliament-in-Brussels.html Freedom from Despair is a feature length documentary that explores the untold history of Croatia. Screening for the European Union at the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium, October 11, 2007 at 9:00 pm. Film by Brenda Brkusic. Music by Nenad Bach. bbrkusic@koce.org (Brenda Brkusic) Tue, 09 Oct 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9294/1/Zrinski-in-Concert--HR-Tango-Klapa-BA-Orquesta-TCZrinski-27-de-Octubre-de-2007.html Croatian Community is strong, vibrant  and healthy in Argentina. Big gala on October 27th 2007 at the Centro Cultural Croata de San Justo, Ocampo 2946 San Justo Buenos Aires with HR Tango, Klapa BA, Orquesta T.C.Zrinski. Sponsored by a local ministry of culture. willyterrazas2003@yahoo.com.ar (Willy Terrazas Muller) Tue, 09 Oct 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9293/1/Profdr-Vlatko-Eeriae-and-his-algorithmic-art-in-New-York-on-Nov-1st-2007.html Through many years experimenting with images and image manipulation, Vlatko's works have reached new heights, and have been exhibited across the globe. His works of art will be exhibited in Agora Gallery in New York on November 1st, 2007. croatacad@aol.com (Mladen Lolic) Tue, 09 Oct 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9285/1/KLD-Resetari-is-looking-for-writers-from-the-Croatian-Diaspora.html   KLD Resetari is holding a contest for Croatian poets living abroad.  Authors who are interested can submit up to 3 poems. Winners will have their work published in the group's literary journal. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Tue, 02 Oct 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9281/1/FESTIVAL-BLAST-HOME-TEAMS-RANDOM-LUNACY.html "Movies like to pretend they're different, but RANDOM LUNACY really, truly is. Gifted filmmakers Zimet and Silber throw us into a life that intoxicates, infuriates and leaves us panting for each unforgettable adventure. Prepare to be wowed" - Peter Travers of Rolling Stone HmTmProd@aol.com (Vic Zimet & Stephanie Silber) Sat, 29 Sep 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9278/1/Ivana-Kunc8217s-brand-new-CD-8220Music-of-Boidar-Kuncquot-in-stores-now.html We are pleased to announce the release of Ivana Kunc's brand new CD "Music of Bo¾idar Kunc". Ms. Kunc is the daughter of Croatian composer Boidar Kunc and the niece of soprano Zinka Milanov. This recording contains songs with both Croatian and English text. On Croatian Radio tomorrow. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Fri, 28 Sep 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9274/1/Culture-of-the-Croats-in-Argentina-on-CD-ROM.html A very nice CD-ROM entitled Cultura de los Croatas de Argentina, containing numerous video clips, music, photos and texts, has been created by Studia Croatica, Argentina. We warmly recommend you to enjoy in authentic Croatian music. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Mon, 24 Sep 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9273/1/U2-in-Sarajevo-10-Years-After-September-23-1997.html Bono, The Edge, Larry and Adam were still in the dressing room underneath the rapidly filling Kosevo stadium stands. Paul McGuiness and I were standing behind the stage. aconvenientgenocide@mac.com (Ambassador Muhamed Sacirbey) Sun, 23 Sep 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9272/1/The-Baka-Glagolitic-Path-on-the-island-of-Krk.html   The Ba¹ka Glagolitic Path - THE CROATIAN PRIMER OF THE HISTORICAL LANDSCAPE, is a vast project, the purpose of which is to erect a monument of permanent value in the Ba¹ka valley. It will consist of 34 stone statues displaying the individual letters of the Glagolitic alphabet. blandina.markovic-randic@zg.t-com.hr (Blandina Markoviæ - Randiæ, dr.dent.med.) Sat, 22 Sep 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9271/1/11th-International-Lace-Festival-Lepoglava-2007-Croatia.html From the program: Lace Tent Project, author Akiko Sato (Japan), Children Workshops, Items from private and museum collections from France, Hungary, Slovenia, Germany and Croatia, Lace workshops and Lace sale, Vara¾din Baroque evenings concert: Mario Penzar, organs, ... darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Fri, 21 Sep 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9267/1/Itvaneiaes-film-at-the-Los-Angeles-International-Childrens--Film-Festival.html  Branko I¹tvanèiæ's film Duh u moèvari (Ghost in the Swamp) is invited to be shown at the Los Angeles International Children's Film Festival, October 10th, 2007, at 7pm, at the Martin Luther King Jr. Auditorium within the Santa Monica Library. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Fri, 21 Sep 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9268/1/Nick-Bicanic-Director-Producer--Creator---A-new-filmmaking-star-on-a-horizon.html Nick Bicanic comes to the film and television industry from 8 years of experience in the world of new media. Nick abandoned PhD studies in Chemistry at the University of Cambridge. Shadow Company is his new film. Nick will testify on Friday Sept 21 on a Capitol Hill. Watch CSPAN letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 20 Sep 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9270/1/New-book-Escape-From-Despair----A-Croatian-Familys-Survival.html  Katarina Tepesh (left) has published a memoir titled "Escape From Despair - A Croatian Family's Survival" learn more about the author, the book and where you can get it. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Wed, 19 Sep 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9265/1/Josip-Turkalj-1924-2007-a-renowned-Croatian-American-artist-died.html   On July 3, 2007, a renowned Croatian American artist, Josip Turkalj, died at his home in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Besides being an exceptional husband and father to six sons, he was a brilliant sculptor, educator, wonderful man, and a friend to many of us. cuvalo@gmail.com (Dr. Ante Èuvalo) Wed, 19 Sep 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9248/1/Croatian-Film-Festival-in-New-York-Sept-13--16-organized-by-Doors-Art-Foundation.html The Doors Art Foundation organized Croatian Film Festival NYC, a multimedia event. September 13 - 16th, 2007 at the Museum of the Moving Image and the Tribeca Cinemas. The festival  will present 21 Croatian films and will also include a panel discussion on Croatian film.   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Tue, 04 Sep 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9245/1/Istarski-gunjci-musicological-book-by-Vladimir-Perniae.html  Vladimir Perniæ wrote a very interesting book about a unique music phenomenon in Istria, Croatia - the tradition of GUNJCI. Istria is a paradise in many respects: music, architecture, nature, history, Glagolitic script, cuisine, olives, etc. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sat, 01 Sep 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9242/1/Croatia-Hall-celebrating-75th-anniversary.html  Frank Sebalj (left) is ready for the hall's 75th celebration this coming weekend. The society also hopes to increase its membership to keep the tradition and culture of Croatians alive in Schumacher letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Fri, 31 Aug 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9239/1/Horses-in-Croatian-Art.html  Ivan Me¹troviæ: Chicago Indians, New York; Antun Augustinèiæ: Horsewoman (or Monument of Peace, in front of the UN building) - probably the best known equestrian statue in the world; Charles Billich - Official Artist of the 2008 Beijing Olympiad, etc. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Thu, 30 Aug 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9233/1/The-Lipik-Kursalon-1893-2007.html  The Lipik Kursalon is one of the most important Thermal Health Centers in Europe, together with Baden Baden (Germany) and Karlove Vary (Czechia). It was almost completely destroyed during the Serbian agression on Croatia in 1991. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sun, 26 Aug 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9228/1/Invitation-to-Croatian-Emigre-Publishers-Deadline-Sept-10th.html   The Croatian Heritage Foundation calls all publishers, book stores and individuals to participate in an Exhibition of publishing activities in Croatian emigration. Deadline September 10th 2007. vesna@matis.hr (Vesna Kukavica) Wed, 22 Aug 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9222/1/Award-Winning-Film-Random-Lunacy-available-on-DVD---2-Festival-Screenings.html   Home Team Productions  announces RANDOM LUNACY on DVD at FilmBaby. com. See it as well at the Chicago Underground & Wildwood By The Sea Film Festivals. Hear Nenad's music. HmTmProd@aol.com (Vic Zimet & Stephanie Silber) Fri, 17 Aug 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9221/1/Oliver-Dragojevic-through-the-lens-of-Zoran-Orlic.html     letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Fri, 17 Aug 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9219/1/A-river-of-the-faithful-visits-Our-Lady-of-Sinj-from-all-directions.html Mnogi vjernici iz Hrvatske i svijeta hodocastili su Cudotvornoj Gospi Sinjskoj moleci se ponajvise za zdravlje.  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 16 Aug 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9216/1/Nela-Erinik-a-Croatian-actress-and-entertainer-died.html   Nakon kratke bolesti u Voloskom  umrla je 14. kolovoza 2007. u 84. godini Nela Er¾i¹nik, hrvatska glumica, estradna umjetnica i najveæa komièarka hrvatske scene. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 15 Aug 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9214/1/Zoran-Orliae---Brilliant-book---The-Frames-behind-the-glass---True-Rock-and-Roll.html   Zoran Orlic is a Croatian-born fine arts photographer with a flair for revealing the many moods of rock photography. Orlic's passion for the camera and music has led him to capture rock bands on film for the last seventeen years. Orlic's snapshots have appeared in numerous magazines, newspapers, websites and music packaging. A new star is born. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Tue, 14 Aug 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9212/1/3rd-Festival-of-Baroque-Music---Rovinj-2007.html U sklopu projekta Tragovima Venecije, Festival iznova u goste dovodi eminentne glazbenike koji strastveno propitkuju i istra¾uju djela èije su stranice ispisane u razdoblju baroka i bliskih mu epoha. vulicevic2000@yahoo.it (Antonella Vulièeviæ) Tue, 14 Aug 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9209/1/quotAn-Age-of-Angelsquot-at-Edinburgh-Festival.html    letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 13 Aug 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9207/1/New-Jersey-Singer-is-1-in-Croatia.html  When Gina Picinic was a senior at North Bergen High School a few years ago, she was already a recording star in her native land of Croatia. Just 17, Picinic was like the Croatian version of Celine Dion. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 13 Aug 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9194/1/Volunteers-sought-for-Dubrovnik-Symphony-Orchestras-USA-Tour.html  The Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra will be touring the USA, November 1-12, 2007. frankmustac@yahoo.com (Frank Mustac) Tue, 07 Aug 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9193/1/Tino-Radanoviae-victor-of-the-292nd-Sinj-Alka.html The victor of the the 292nd Sinja Alka was Tino Radanoviæ.  Stjepan Mesiæ, President of Croatia awarded him a sabre and a gold ring.   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 06 Aug 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9189/1/Award-Winning-Film-Random-Lunacy-on-Chicago-Underground-Film-Festival-2007.html   Award winning "RANDOM LUNACY: videos from the road less traveled" screens at the Chicago Underground Film Festival, Sunday, August 19th, 2007 at 2:45 PM The Chopin Theatre - 1543 W. Division Street, Chicago, IL. Hear the music of Nenad Bach and Klapa Navalia. See you there. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 06 Aug 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9177/1/Inventory-of-Heritage-Organisations-in-Europe-IHOE---Croatia.html IHOE projekt daje pregled europskih nevladinih organizacija (NGO sektor) koje se bave ba¹tinom u naj¹irem smislu. Organizacije s podruèja ba¹tine pozivaju se da se registriraju na portal osmi¹ljen kao on line baza podataka koja æe se objaviti u studenom 2007.   vesna@matis.hr (Vesna Kukavica) Thu, 02 Aug 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9163/1/Croatian-accordion-players-at--60th-Coupe-Mondiale-Washington-DC.html Hrvatski  harmonika¹i sudjelovat æe na 60. Coupe Mondiale 13.-19. augusta 2007. u Alexandriiji, Washington DC. Za vrijeme odr¾avanja mondijala prof. Vjeri Odak-Jembrih bit æe uruèeno priznanje MERIT AWARD, koje joj dodjeljuje Confederation Internationale des Accordeonistes.  vjera.odak-jembrih@email.t-com.hr (Vjera Odak-Jembrih) Mon, 30 Jul 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9144/1/Guitar-virtuoso-Viktor-Vidovic.html Viktor Vidovic comes from a well-known musical family, whose influence on his achievements was very big. At 12, he had his first solo concert. At 13, he took very convincing first places at competitions.  twelveouncepoundcake@gmail.com (Ana Bach) Thu, 19 Jul 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9137/1/Ethno-hairstyles-of-Croatia.html  Ethno Hairstyles of Croatia by Blanka ®akula is the first photo-monograph treating hairstyles from various parts of Croatia. The book is of amazing quality. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Thu, 12 Jul 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9025/1/Voices-from-the-Heart-coming-to-Croatia-July-5---12th-2007.html   Voices from the Heart is a 200-voiced women's a cappella chorus located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire USA. On July 5, 2007 Ms. Connolly, founding director, will be taking the chorus on a ten day international tour, to Croatia and Slovenia letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Tue, 10 Jul 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9099/1/American-edition-of-Lovers--Madmen-A-True-Story-of-Passion-to-be-Released.html  Sunshine Publishing has released the American edition of Lovers & Madmen: A True Story of Passion, Politics, and Air Piracy, by native Oregonian Julienne Eden Busic. katarina@stanfordalumni.org (Katarina Milicevic) Wed, 04 Jul 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9113/1/Zindependence-day.html  Zinfandel, like most of us, is not native to the United States. It's an immigrant, too, with a somewhat murky family history that goes back ultimately to Croatia, or so researchers believe. c.mateo@verizon.net (Martin Cvjetkoviæ) Mon, 02 Jul 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9109/1/Book-Review-Goli-Otok.html This rare, first-person account of physical and mental torture in the prison on Goli Otok should be read as widely as possible, because it tells the truth about inhumane conduct in peacetime.   TEPESHK@aol.com (Katarina Tepesh) Mon, 02 Jul 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9108/1/Dr-Ruggero-Cattaneo-and-his-work-on-Croatian-literature.html  Ruggero Cattaneo, a young Italian scholar with profound knowledge of Croatian language and culture, translated the monograph "Povijest hrvatske knji¾evnosti" (History of Croatian Literature) by academician Dubravko Jelèiæ from Croatian into Italian, under the title "Storia della letteratura Croata". darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sun, 01 Jul 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9116/1/New-York-Grant-Opportunities-for-Organizations--Artists.html   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Fri, 29 Jun 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9100/1/Thompson-snimke-sa-Maksmira--Thompson-videos-from-Maksmir.html On June 17, 2007, Croatian pop star Marko Perkovic - Thompson held a concert in Zagreb's Maksmir Stadium that was attended by over 50,000 of his fans.   stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Mon, 25 Jun 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9097/1/Cultural-cooperation-between-Croatia-and-Mongolia.html letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 25 Jun 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9093/1/Ples-konja-na-zagrebaekom-Hipodromu.html letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 25 Jun 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9086/1/Nedamo-te-pismo-naa---Klapski-pozdrav-Gospi-Trsatskoj-21-22-lipanj-2007.html     letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 21 Jun 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9077/1/Tanac-dances-from-the-island-of-Krk-by-Tvrtko-Zebec-PhD.html The monograph Krèki tanci [Tanac dances on the island of Krk], by author Tvrtko Zebec is an excellent study not only for the island of Krk, but also as a model of documentation of dancing events in relation to their contemporary social contexts. (Elsie Dunin, UCLA)   darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Thu, 14 Jun 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9075/1/Dvigrad-Festival-2007-June-15th-24th.html Festival of Early Music, Croatia, will be held from 15th to 24th June in the mysterious town of Dvigrad in Istria, abandoned in 17th century due to the plague. The festival, organised by the Association Prosoli "Sacred Music" from Zagreb, will have international character (Croatia, Italy, France, Montenegro). Among guests is a famous Ensemble Dialogos from Paris, directed by Katarina Livljaniæ, and Vrbanja singers from the island of Hvar.  darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 13 Jun 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9072/1/Show-draws-more-than-10000-dogs-in-Zagreb-Croatia.html   More than 10,000 dogs from around the world participated in this year's Euro Dog Show in several categories, including that for Europe's top beauty. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Tue, 12 Jun 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9071/1/Sacramento-festival-celebrates-all-things-Croatian.html The festival, now held at the Croatian American Cultural Center, marked its 25th anniversary. More than 5,000 people attended from throughout the region and the Bay Area.   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Tue, 12 Jun 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9065/1/Ivo-Miche-Borovina-MINI-PHOTO-EXHIBIT-8220Big-City-Blues8221.html It sounds unlikely, but there is certain gracefulness about them, nevertheless the strongest was the feeling of melancholy... In today's society, we seem to be obsessed and addicted to materialistic nature of all the 'stuff' that we think we so desperately need and want..   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 10 Jun 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9061/1/Neugodna-istina-na-DVD-u.html  Bit æe skoro propast svijeta. Neka, neka, no Al Goreu ipak smeta. Zato je i snimio hit dokumentarac o globalnom zagrijavanju, samo da nas sve trgne. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 07 Jun 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9057/1/Dr-Drago-tambuk-one-of-Croatias-best-loved-poets---Presentacion-de-Andres-Morales.html Dr. Drago Stambuk is presently the Croatian ambassador to Japan and former Croatian ambassador to Great Britain, India, Egypt and six other Arab countries; he is a medical doctor and researcher; and one of Croatia's best loved poets. His selected poems are being published in a volume which will comprise approximately 600 poems.        letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 06 Jun 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9056/1/Denis-Licul-at-Clay-Art-Center-Exhibition.html Croatian artist Denis Licul is being featured at an exhibition featuring utilitarian dinnerware and objects at the Clay Art Center starting June 8 and going through June 16.   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Tue, 05 Jun 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9054/1/Womens-chorus-to-visit-Croatia.html Voices from the Heart will leave for Croatia in July, where they hope to raise more money to help clear minefields.   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Tue, 05 Jun 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9052/1/Medimurske-popevke-Nedeliaee-2007.html Meðimurje folk songs from the NW of Croatia are a true jewel of our culture. It is estimated that there are about 6000 Meðimurje folk songs, many of them of great musical value, exploited by composers of classical music and jazz musicians. The recent 2007 Nedeli¹æe Festival, 23rd in order, showed us a part of that magic musical heritage. darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Tue, 05 Jun 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9051/1/Heritage-and-genealogy-of-Croatia-tour-hosted-by-Robert-Jerin-October-4---17-2007.html Join Robert Jerin, for this exploration of Croatia's history and heritage. Meet with local professionals working in genealogy while cruising the coastline and tour this country rich in culture.   rjerin26@yahoo.com (Robert Jerin) Wed, 30 May 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9049/1/Objavljena-Knjiga-Emila-Eiaea-quotEseji-O-Glazbiquot.html  Knjigu o glazbenom utjecaju na dru¹tvo, crkvenoj glazbi te nepoznatoj hrvatskoj glazbenoj tradiciji "Eseji o glazbi - bit glazbe, glazba u vremenu" objavio je u vlastitoj nakladi muzikolog Emil Èiæ. ecic@inet.hr (Emil Èiæ) Tue, 29 May 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9048/1/Random-Lunacy-at-the-Portland-Underground-Film-Festival-Thursday-June-7-2007.html Random Lunacy will be playing at the Portland Underground Film Festival. The film follows family band of self-taught Dixieland musicians on a quest for pure freedom. Music is by Nenad Bach.   HmTmProd@aol.com (Vic Zimet & Stephanie Silber) Tue, 29 May 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9045/1/Armin-represented-at-the-prestigious-Tribeca-film-festival.html For the second year, the Republic of Croatia was represented at the prestigious Tribeca Film Festival with a feature film, Armin, by director and screenwriter, Ognjen Svilicic.   TEPESHK@aol.com (Katarina Tepesh) Wed, 16 May 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9043/1/Croatian-World-Calendar---Hrvatski-Svjetski-Kalendar-coming-soon-uskoro.html                             letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Fri, 11 May 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9042/1/Klapa-Navalia-and-Klapa-Luka-new-SACDs-coming-soon-.html   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Fri, 11 May 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9038/1/Klapa-Dipet-wins-first-place-at-festival-for-choral-singing-in-Verona.html Klapa Di¹pet from Zagreb  placed first in the female folk group category at the Concorso Internazionale di canto corale festival in Verona, Italy.   jasna.ja@gmail.com (Dr. Jasna Jancic) Tue, 01 May 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9032/1/40th-Anniversary-of-the-Declaration-on-the-Name-of-the-Croatian-Literary-Language.html   The principle of the national sovereignty and full equality include also the right of each of our nations [in ex-Yugoslavia] to preserve all the attributes of its national existence and to develop maximally not only its economical, but also its cultural activities. Under these attributes, the most important role has the national name of the language, which the Croatian people use, because it is the inalienable right of each nation to name its language by its own name... (Quote from the 1967 Declaration) mmatijevic@arhiv.hr (Melita Matijeviæ) Sun, 29 Apr 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9027/1/New-York-Homage-to-Tin-Ujeviae-the-Bard-of-Croatia--The-Bowery-Poetry-Club.html  John Kruth and Marilyn Cvitanic are producing a show called Tin Supreme: Homage to Tin Ujevic at the Bowery Poetry Club (308 Bowery in Manhattan) on Saturday April 21, 2007 at 6 PM. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 19 Apr 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9026/1/New-York-Ana-Vidoviae-in-Classical-Guitar-Societys-Spring-Concert-Series.html Croatian guitarist Ana Vidovic is an extraordinary talent with formidable gifts taking her place amongst the elite musicians of the world today. The Washington Post says: Ana's playing was virtually immaculate. April 20th   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 19 Apr 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9024/1/San-Francisco-Mandolin-Festival-April-22-2007.html    stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Wed, 18 Apr 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9018/1/Croatian-born-Radovan-Vlatkovic-virtuoso-hornist-makes-it-sound-easy.html  Croatian-born Radovan Vlatkovic renders divine sounds from the notoriously difficult French horn.   EAAndrus@comcast.net (Edward Andrus) Sat, 07 Apr 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9017/1/Brigham-Young-University-is-seeking-contributions-of-digital-Croatian-historical-documents.html   EuroDocs is a portal to European primary historical documents. Please consider this a call and an invitation to join the EuroDocs family to help build primary historical documentation online for the European country or countries of your choice. You can request a password, after which you are invited to contribute as few or as many links to historical documents online as you like. deyrupma@shu.edu (Marta Mestrovic Deyrup, Ph.D.) Sat, 07 Apr 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9016/1/Sretan-Uskrs---Happy-Easter---Veliki-Tjedan---Procesija-na-Hvaru.html Linguistically It all started with the word cult (=service to God) and culture (=creation, preserving manhood's spiritual and material creation). Commonly In ancient civilizations - both were created with service to God and around the actual service, although as history progressed circumstances continued in a more emphasized way, occasionally in a closer interaction, then separating, eventually distancing from one another. In pascal singing in Vrbanj on the island of Hvar - throughout the whole island and along our coastline - a specific service to God and spiritual culture has developed since the Middle Ages.   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 05 Apr 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9011/1/Memory-Institutions-in-the-Digital-Age-Current-Models-of-Collaboration-in-Croatia.html   A  symposium Planning for Growth: The Impact of Digital Information on Libraries organized by Marta Mestrovic Deyrup delivered some interesting presentations. One of them was by Sanjica Faletar Tanackovic from Croatia @ Seton Hall University deyrupma@shu.edu (Marta Mestrovic Deyrup, Ph.D.) Thu, 29 Mar 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9010/1/Damir-Matausic-sculptor-and-medal-designer.html   The medal designer creates this system gradually as a symbolic sublimation of history. The central circle of values - the national culture - has been analitically articulated by Matausic. I would say: An incredible artist.   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 29 Mar 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9009/1/In-Debt-we-Trust-is-the-latest-film-from-Danny-Schechter-playing-in-New-York-April-4-5.html   While many Americans may be "maxing out" on credit cards, there is a deeper story: all economic power around the world is shifting into fewer hands. This will lead to an unavoidable consumer debt meltdown. This predicts Schechter, The Emmy-winning former ABC News and CNN producer, will have frightening consequences for us all. dissector@mediachannel.org (Danny Schechter) Thu, 29 Mar 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9008/1/Award-Winning-Film-Random-Lunacy-playing-in-New-York-on-April-1st-2007.html   Videos From The Road Less Traveled, is a close-up look at a family's odyssey of survival, adventure, and desire.  The hour long documentary unspools on Sunday, April 1, 2007, at the New York Underground Film Festival, New York, N.Y., at 8:45 PM. What is genuine value in a culture jaded by its own affluence? HmTmProd@aol.com (Vic Zimet & Stephanie Silber) Thu, 29 Mar 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9002/1/Detroit-Tamburitza-Orchestra-Concert-Saturday-April-21-2007.html    stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Wed, 28 Mar 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8999/1/Zoran-Orlic-Announcing-the-US-Book-Launch-for-quotThe-Frames-quotBehind-The-Glassquot.html     z@zerostudio.net (Zoran Orlic) Tue, 27 Mar 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8998/1/George-Washington-University-Slavic-Cultural-Festival-March-31-2007.html     frankmustac@yahoo.com (Frank Mustac) Tue, 27 Mar 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8996/1/Josip-Novakovich-will-be-participating-in-a-memoir-symposium-at-Trinity-College.html     josipn@yahoo.com (Josip Novakovich) Tue, 27 Mar 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8995/1/Domagoj-Ivanovic-violinist---violin-teacher.html   Mr. Ivanovic appeared as a soloist with the Zagreb Philharmonic orchestra and with the Miami Symphony orchestra. Described as a player with "clear technique and great sensitivity" by El Nuevo Herald, he has performed in Croatia, Slovenia, Italy, Austria, France, Spain, Hungary, Canada, and the United States. fedor.kabalin@nyu.edu (Fedor Kabalin) Sat, 24 Mar 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8994/1/A-rich-program-of-Pasionska-batina-for-2007.html Udruga Pasionska ba¹tina, Zagreb, nudi nam za godinu 2007 iznimno bogat glazbeni i knji¾evni program, od 24. o¾ujka - 4. travnja 2007. Pozivljemo Vas da upoznate knji¾evno bogatstvo hrvatske pisane i predajne rijeèi, liturgijsko bogatstvo mediteranskog bazena, trajno umivanog, osobito na Hrvatskom Jugu, hrvatskim jezikom u slu¾bi Bo¾joj (glagoljicom), te na slojevitost kulturnog i liturgijskog blaga srednjoeuropskog prostora Hrvatskog Sjevera...  darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Fri, 23 Mar 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8992/1/Prof-Dr-Nikola-Buble.html   He is an author of ninety (90) professional and scholarly papers and twenty six (26) recording editions. In his scholarly papers he 'plunges into interpersonal relations, social environment and cultural circumstances, and in that way he sets the whole music culture into an enlarged social context' and by doing so he expresses' a differentiated need for ethnomusicology research of the phenomenon of music'. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Tue, 20 Mar 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8990/1/Studia-Croatica-moved-to-wwwstudiacroaticaorg.html  www.studiacroatica.org   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Fri, 16 Mar 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8988/1/Mijo-Juriae-Osamnaesto-Proljeaee.html   Na svim stranama osjeæalo se zajedni¹tvo i odluènost u borbi za samostalnost. Sloga i solidarnost postajale su dio nas. Pokrenuta je akcija prikupljanja novca za gradnju autoceste Zagreb - Split, koju smo veæ bili nazvali Autocesta kralja Tomislava. Ljudi su davali od srca, neki i preko granica svojih moguænosti. Govorilo se veæ i o èlanstvu Hrvatske u UN-u, o samostalnom nastupanju hrvatskih ¹porta¹a itd...1971. prodecor@aon.at (Mijo Juriæ) Wed, 14 Mar 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8986/1/Nenad-Bachs-music-helps-new-film-quotRandom-Lunacyquot-score-another-award.html     HmTmProd@aol.com (Vic Zimet & Stephanie Silber) Mon, 12 Mar 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8985/1/Marta-Mestrovic-Deyrup-Digital-Scholarship-Access-for-a-Connected-World.html   Keynote Address: Croatian Academy of America Annual Meeting, February 24, 2007. When I was asked to speak to you about the topic of digital scholarship, I thought at once about the activities of the Croatian Academy of America in particular in regards to its publication, the Journal of Croatian Studies. The journal, which began publication in 1960. deyrupma@shu.edu (Marta Mestrovic Deyrup, Ph.D.) Mon, 12 Mar 2007 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8980/1/New-York-City-Sylvan-Winds-World-Premiere-at-TENRI-on-March-29-2007.html    sylvanwinds@worldnet.att.net (Svjetlana Kabalin) Fri, 09 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8979/1/Detroit-Croatian-Cultural--Tourism-Day-Sunday-March-18-2007.html    stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Fri, 09 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8977/1/Looking-for-authors-to-write-an-English-language-books-about-the-Culture-and-Customs-of-Croatia-Slovenia-and-Bosnia-Herzegovina.html     lordlord@siu.edu (Suzanne Lord) Fri, 09 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8975/1/Joseph-Haydn---Austrian-and-Croatian-composer.html Jospeh Haydn (1738-1803) used numerous themes from Croatian musical folklore in his enormous opus. He named one of his songs Volkslied, before it became the anthem ("Gott erhalte Franz den Kaiser" - God Save the Emperor Franz). So, whenever you hear the German national anthem, remember its Croatian roots. An outstanding English scholar Sir William Hadow published a monograph in London in 1897, dealing with a Croatian composer - Joseph Haydn.  darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Fri, 09 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8974/1/Marija-Grgurevic-a-Croatian-model-on-the-cover-of-Time-Magazin.html     letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8965/1/quotBORDER-POSTquot-by-Rajko-Grlic-in-New-York-tonight.html It is our great pleasure to announce that a very special guest Croatian director Rajko Grlic will present his film *Border Post* on Thursday, March 1st at 7:00 pm at the Two Boots Pioneer Theatre in Manhattan, New York. A Q&A with the director will take place after the screening.     letters@croatia.org (Andrej & Daniela Urem) Tue, 27 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8963/1/Carmen-Verlichak-Los-Croatas-de-la-Argentina.html Carmen Verlichak is a well known Argentinean writer with Croatian roots. She is the author of  important book Los Croatas de la Argentina. Recently an exibition was opened in Zagreb with a nice collection of photos devoted to Croatians in Argentina. Her brother Joza Vrljicak is one of pioneers of Internet promotion of Croatian culture worldwide via Studia Croatica journal,  Buenos Aires.   darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sat, 24 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8962/1/RANDOM-LUNACY-new-film-by-Vic-Zimet-and-Stephanie-Silber-premieres-on-March-9th.html   Peter Travers of Rolling Stone says: "Movies like to pretend they're different, but RANDOM LUNACY really, truly is.  Gifted filmmakers Zimet and Silber throw us into a life that intoxicates, infuriates and leaves us panting for each unforgettable adventure  Prepare to be wowed." @ WESTCHESTER FILM FESTIVAL Friday, March 9th at 9:40 PM White Plains City Center, New York. To reserve tickets call 914 747 6000 HmTmProd@aol.com (Vic Zimet & Stephanie Silber) Fri, 23 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8961/1/Dubravka-Oraiae-Toliae---Croatian-Literature-Wins-Top-Translation-Prize.html Dubravka Oraiæ Toliæ goes beyond playing with language and textual contexts. Although reality and notions of home, country, people, nation, and life permeate her poetry, the thematic weight does not rest on the semantic deconstruction of concrete geographical-historical localities...   tchapek@pdx.edu (Terra Chapek) Fri, 23 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8956/1/Vjera-Odak-Jembrih-Receives-Teaching-Merit-Award.html Ms Vjera Odak, a teacher at the Elly Basic school of music, was chosen among 117 candidates from all around the world to receive the most significant award for classical accordion teachers - the CIA Merit Award.   nikola.mihaljevic@unimedia.hr (Nikola Mihaljevic) Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8953/1/New-York-City-Screening-of-Zrinko-Ogresta-Film-quotWashed-Outquot-February-22-at-700-pm.html Internationally awarded film, by a famous Croatian filmmaker Zrinko Ogresta, playing in New York. Jagoda is young woman who lives in poor section of Zagreb. Mother is dying, father cares only about fishing and uncle is a war refugee.   letters@croatia.org (Andrej & Daniela Urem) Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8950/1/The-New-York-Times-Ms-Livljanic-has-assembled-a-work-so-magnificent-and-moving.html Ms. Livljanic has assembled a work so magnificent and moving that its resemblance to what medieval listeners might have heard is beside the point. Included are sections of the Mass (the Kyrie, Agnus Dei and Sanctus) in Croatian, using Glagolitic chant, as well as Latin sacred texts, among them a striking Salve Regina setting.   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8947/1/CROATIAN-PREMIERE-of-quotAn-Inconvenient-Truthquot.html   President Stjepan Mesic, as well as ambassadors of the United States, the Russian Federation, India and Japan, attended the Croatian premiere of former US President Al Gore's documentary film about global warming "An Inconvenient Truth", in Zagreb on 15 February 2007. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sat, 17 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8946/1/Goodbye-Champion-is-the-five-piece-incarnation-with-a-Croatian-roots.html Collaborative recording effort between Steven Vidaic and Aaron Snyder. They began earnestly writing and recording together in late 2003 focussing their efforts on the cohesive marriage of words and music. Their songs are a mixture of social commentary and personal experience.   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8941/1/Zagreb-Photo-Exhibition-quotThe-Croatians-in-Argentinaquot--February-20-2007.html Mrs. Carmen Verlichak, writer of Croatian descent and author of the book entitled "The Croatians in Argentina", will present her photo exhibition at the Croatian Heritage Foundation auditorium. joza.vrljicak@gmail.com (Joza Vrljièak) Thu, 15 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8940/1/Katarina-Livljaniae-in-the-USA-and-Canada-in-February-2007-with-Tondals-Vision.html Places of performances of Dialogos Ensemble, Paris, directed by Katarina Livljaniæ: New York City (Feb. 18th),  Wellesley College (Feb. 20th), Vancouver (Feb. 22nd), Kansas City (Feb. 24th). Tondal's vision is an Irish legend from 12th century, which in the 15th century became a part of the Croatian Glagolitic literature (The Petris Miscellany, 1468). darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Thu, 15 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8939/1/Zagreb-Al-Gore---Neugodna-Istina---An-Inconvenient-truth----Premiera-15-Veljaee-2007.html    nenad.maljkovic@zg.t-com.hr (Nenad Maljkoviæ) Tue, 13 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8933/1/Svecano-proslavljena-Festa-Svetog-Vlaha-u-Los-Angelesu-3-veljace-2007.html U subotu 03. veljace 2007., veliki Hrvatski centar Sv. Ante u Los Angelesu bio je premalen kako bi primio sve dubrovkinje, dubrovcane, sve Hrvate koji su tako daleko od Domovine dosli odati pocast nasem Parcu i dostojno proslaviti festu Svetog Vlaha.   Dubrovnik5@aol.com (Niko Hazdovac) Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8929/1/Croatian-Gallery-2006.html We invite you to an excursion to Croatian Gallery 2006. It shows that Croatia is not at all a small country. Did you know that a mechanical and fountain pen have been constructed in Croatia? And the name of pen was given in honour of the inventor - E. Penkala.   darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Thu, 08 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8927/1/Katarina-Livljaniae--Dialogos-in-New-York-on-Sunday-February-18-2007--4-pm.html   The acclaimed Dialogos will offer a most unusual concert: "Tondal's Vision," a twelfth-century musical play about an unconscious knight whose soul leaves his body. Performed by Dialogos's six female singers, this production of Dalmatian medieval music is semi-staged with supertitles. Dormilce@aol.com (Dorothy Milcetic) Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8918/1/Croatia---The-New-Foodie-Frontier.html Croatia has been my second home for nearly three decades. I learned to cook from my mother-in-law, in the tiny kitchen, two blocks from Zagreb's bustling, colorful open market. She taught me that the key to any successful dish began with selecting the freshest ingredients, preferrably local. Herbs and spices were also important.   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Tue, 30 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8914/1/Kansas-City-Performance-of-Croatian-Medieval-Music-Saturday-February-24th.html    stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Thu, 25 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8913/1/Kansas-City-World-Heritage-Sites-in-Croatia-on-Exhibit-January-28---March-11.html    stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Thu, 25 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8909/1/quotBeyond-the-Callquot-on-PBS---Check-Local-Listings.html     Wadirum1@aol.com (Adrian Beliæ) Thu, 25 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8908/1/New-York-City-Screening-of-Lukas-Nola-Film-quotAlonequot-Tonight-at-700-pm.html     letters@croatia.org (Andrej & Daniela Urem) Thu, 25 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8902/1/Guillermo-Terrazas--HR-Tango-in-Zagreb-Tonight-Jan-18-2007---Free-Entrance.html    Tonight in Zagreb - HR Tango, Jan 18th 2007 willyterrazas2003@yahoo.com.ar (Willy Terrazas Muller) Thu, 18 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8897/1/January-15th-Croatia8217s-International-Day-of-Recognition.html   The new Baska Tablet was introduced on the set of a special edition of HRT on January 15, 1992 for the day that Croatia was internationally recognized by 30 countries in Europe and the world. boris@studio-international.com (Boris Ljubièiæ, Akademski Slikar) Sun, 14 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8895/1/Tanja-Simic-to-Perform-at-Flames-of-Classic-Concert-in-Berlin.html   This Saturday, Jan 13, 2007, Tanja Simic, mezzo-soprano, will sing with BKO/ Berlin Chamber Orchestra in the Flames of Classic concert to be held in Handel hall at Salzgrafenplatz 1. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Fri, 12 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8891/1/Mi-stvaramo-Audio-knjige---hrvatske.html     grmusa@btl.hr (Zeljko Grmusa) Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8886/1/-Dalibor-Matanics-quotI-Love-Youquot-opens-tonight-at-the-Two-Boots-Pioneer-Theatre-Jan-3-9.html   letters@croatia.org (Andrej & Daniela Urem) Wed, 03 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8885/1/The-New-York-Times-review-quotI-Love-Youquot-by-Dalibor-Matanic-Jan-3rd-2007.html   Review by Jeannette Catsoulis.  A bleak drama from the Croatian writer and director Dalibor Matanic, is an unusually perceptive scrutiny of absence and emptiness. Set in the filmmaker's hometown, Zagreb, the movie follows a young advertising hotshot . letters@croatia.org (Andrej & Daniela Urem) Wed, 03 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8881/1/An-on-line-auction-for-48-hours-Famous-artists-helping-other-artists-Unity-Through-Music-Dec-27-29-2006.html   Dino Zoniæ on Golden Karma Awards on WGN, 9pm EST. Dec 27th 2006. www.givinghearts.net will be hosting an on-line auction during the Special and for 48 hours after the Special. Unique opportunity for you to buy famous paintings of Berber, Ibrulj, Trnski...    gshep2005@netzero.net (Becky Garrigus - Success for Good) Sun, 24 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8876/1/A-Triumph-at-Carnegie-Hall-Ivana-Kunc-makes-Her-Smashing-Debut-on-Dec-9th-2006.html   Ms. Kunc's comportment and grace on stage, and the depth of emotion that she conveyed through her father's direct and passionate vocal style, all connected with her audience, the cumulative result garnering an even deeper respect for this unique family legacy.  mspudic@aol.com (Michael Spudiæ) Fri, 22 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8875/1/Night-At-The-Museum---New-Movie-Has-Croatian-Roots---Milan-Trenc-in-Action.html Milan Trenc (pictured right) was born in 1962. in Zagreb, Croatia where he graduated graphic arts and film direction. His comic strips appeared in Heavy Metal Magazine and his children's book, The Night At the Museum (Baron's 1993,) became a Twentieth Century Fox. feature movie directed by Shawn Levy, with an all star cast including Ben Stiller, Robin Williams and Dick Van Dyke.   stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8873/1/Chicago-Friday-December-22nd-Boduli-and-ODE-Collaboration-at-Martyrs.html  This Friday December 22nd, come enjoy an evening with The Champagne Room.  TCR features members of Ode, Boduli, Plavi Jadran and The Jerry Grcevich Band.  TCR blends folk, rock and ethnic music with soulful versions of Ode and Boduli originals and a wide variety of covers from Cole Porter to Oliver Dragojevic. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Tue, 19 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8868/1/Oscar-nominated-filmmaker-Adrian-Beliae-showing-his-film-Beyond-the-Call--Jakarta-International-Film-Festival.html The Adventures of Mother-Theresa-meets-Indiana - Jones, depicting the enterprising spirit of three aging Americans who form a humanitarian organization called Knightsbridge International. The three men set out on an independent Robin Hood-like odyssey, visiting dangerous spots worldwide to lend their support to worthy causes. The result is a riveting documentary.    Wadirum1@aol.com (Adrian Beliæ) Thu, 14 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8867/1/New-York-City-Tonight-Croatian-director-Dalibor-Matanic-will-present-his-film-I-Love-You.html   It is our great pleasure to announce that a very special guest Croatian director Dalibor Matanic will present his film *I Love You* on Thursday, December 14th at 7:00 pm at the Two Boots Pioneer Theatre,  Manhattan, New York. A Q&A with the director will take place after the screening.  Presented by www.doors-art.com letters@croatia.org (Andrej & Daniela Urem) Thu, 14 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8865/1/Reclaiming-the-lost-harmony-of-the-world-CROWN-goes-behind-Golden-Karma-Awards-with-winner-Dino-Zonic.html Reclaiming the lost harmony of the world is our mission . We are presenting gala concerts worldwide, celebrating the spirit of life, which will symbolize a unique, magnificent and unifying message for the world. Music is our deepest connection and most powerful tool of unity and peace among all people. It gives a voice to our deepest sorrows while opening our hearts to forgiveness. www.UnityThroughMusic.org   edzonic@yahoo.com (Dino Zoniæ) Sun, 10 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8863/1/World-famous-Russian-Tsars-ballet-performed-Swan-lake-in-Osijek-Croatia-Dec-8-2006.html  Members of the Russian Tsar's ballet and soloists of the Bolshoi theater from Moscow, Ana Ivanova and Kiril Radiv performed one of the most famous ballets, Swan lake by Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovski in Osijek, Croatia on December. 8th 2006 dentamete@vip.hr (Goran Nikola¹eviæ) Sat, 09 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8861/1/Edin-Dino-Zonic-winner-of-Golden-Karma-National-Awards-2006.html Edin Dino Zonic winner of Golden Karma National Awards 2006. Unity Through Music a nonprofit organization founded by Maestro Dino Zonic. As Composer, Conductor and Cultural Ambassador, Maestro Zonic is dedicated to continuing the expansion of peace and unity through music, music that bridges cultural, national and religious barriers to bring the universal message of peace.   jeep77@prodigy.net (Peggy Jurecic Jasina) Fri, 08 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8858/1/Pasionska-batina-u-Hrvatskoj.html UDRUGA PASIONSKA BA©TINA I DRU©TVO HRVATSKIH KNJI®EVNIKA raspisuju natjeèaj za knji¾evno djelo na temu Muke Kristove, ili na temu, ¹iroko shvaæene, opæeljudske muke. U ozbir dolaze do sada ne objavljena knji¾evna djela, i to: roman, veæa pripovijetka, drama, poema, te zbirka stihova.   darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Thu, 07 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8856/1/Josip-Novakovich-Ruth8217s-Death--nonfiction-memoir.html It's hard for me to write about parents since I know more about children than about parents. That is because when I was a child, I was more interested in myself and my siblings than in my parents, and now that I am a parent, I find our children more interesting than us parents.   josipn@yahoo.com (Josip Novakovich) Wed, 06 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8848/1/Come-celebrate-the-music-of-Croatian-composer-Boidar-Kunc-Weill-Recital-Hall-at-Carnegie-Hall-Saturday-afternoon-December-9-2006-at-200-PM.html   Ivana Kunc, sings Bo¾idar Kunc. Do you remember Zinka Kunc Milanov? Come and see a new soprano, Ivana Kunc, and you won't regret it later. Come and support Croatian culture at the New York historic Carnegie Hall. This Saturday, December 9th, 2006. 2 PM. Reserve your tickets.   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 06 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8852/1/Magnificent-Christmas-Concert-in-Astoria-New-York-on-December-18th-2006.html     rzubovic@aol.com (Don Robert Zubovic) Tue, 05 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8851/1/RECENT-CROATIAN-CERAMICS-at-MC-Gallery-New-York-City-Dec-16th-2006---Jan-7th-2007.html The exhibition Recent Croatian Ceramics will be on wiev in the Gallery MC, at 564 West 52nd Street, 8 Floor, NY, as a first group presentation of contemporary Croatian Ceramics in US, starting from December 16th 2006 till January 7th 2007. denislicul@msn.com (Denic Licul) Tue, 05 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8845/1/WORLD-FAMOUS-RUSSIAN-TSARS-BALLET-IS-COMING-TO-OSIJEK-CROATIA.html     dentamete@vip.hr (Goran Nikola¹eviæ) Sat, 02 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8841/1/Can-We-Go-Higher.html www.croatia.org is a web site initiated by Nenad Bach. It is an attempt to answer the question "Can We Go Higher?", raised in the title of his beautiful song. We invite you to visit his fantastic video-clips maintained at video.google.com, revealing the driving force and spirituality of the artist. This video is a Christmas gift for all of us, that everybody should see and listen to.   darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8816/1/BEYOND-THE-CALL-theatrical-opening-Chicago-Nov-24th-San-Francisco-Dec-1-06.html Landmark Theaters is premiering BEYOND THE CALL It's playing for a week in each city. The opening weekend success in both cities are very important, because it will determine how wide Landmark will distribute the film around the US in theaters. Please, send this out to as many people as you can, including news letters, blogs, websites, radio,TV, etc. BEYOND THE CALL resonates with a very broad cross-section of the US population, Wadirum1@aol.com (Adrian Beliæ) Tue, 28 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8830/1/Knjievni-Petak---Tragovima-znanja-u-buduaenost.html     ante@medri.hr (Prof.Dr. Ante Simoniæ) Thu, 23 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8826/1/Dr-Franjo-Topiae-gostuje-u-New-Yorku-u-srijedu-22-studenog-2006.html Dr. Frano Topiæ, predsjednik Hrvatskog kulturnog drustva (HKD) Napredak gostovat ce u New Yorku u srijedu, 22. studenog, 2006 u maloj dvorani Hrvatskog centra na Manhattanu. Sastanak i susret s Dr. Topiæem pocinje u 19 sati. Pozivaju se svi clanovi i prijatelji Napretka da prisustvuju ovom sastanku! Kate@aol.com (Katarina Deletis) Mon, 20 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8819/1/Jelena-Vukotiae-again-in-The-New-Yorker.html Check a current issue of The New Yorker. Born in Pula, Croatia. Jelena's photographs have been published in The New Yorker, The New York Times, Forbes's Four Seasons Magazine, Prague Business Journal and others. Her work was exhibited at solo and group shows in Czech Republic, Croatia, France, Germany, Slovenia and USA.   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 16 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8809/1/8220Croatia-My-Lovequot---the-truth-about-the-Homeland-War-in-Croatia.html "Croatia My Love", the film, depicts the truth about the Homeland War in Croatia. The proceeds from the sale of entry tickets to Jakov Sedlar's film, "Croatia My Love" ("Hrvatska ljubavi moja") will be paid into a 'foundation fund for the truth about the Homeland War in Croatia', located in Zagreb. antem@westnet.com.au (Jean Lunt Marinovic) Fri, 10 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8799/1/New-York-Nova-zbirka-pjesama-Ivana-Dobre-irjanina-quotMOLITVA-IRAJSKI-OLTARO8220.html     IvanDobra@aol.com (Ivan Dobra) Fri, 10 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8792/1/Helen-Merrill-60-Years-of-Warm-Sweet-Songs.html   One of the most distinctive jazz singers ever, Helen Merrill started singing professionally sixty years ago when her warm voice paired with the Reggie Childs Orchestra in 1946. But that was just the start of a long and vivid story which would lead the talented young daughter of Croatian immigrants to make history in jazz by recording with [trumpeter] Clifford Brown and [arranger/bandleader] Gil Evans in the 1950s. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Tue, 07 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8788/1/VRHUNSKI-MODNI-DOIVLJAJ-U-OSIJEKU.html Ovoga su vikenda Osijek i Slavonija ponovno do¾ivjeli modnu renesansu. Peti Fashion Incubator je do¹ao pod nazivom Fashion Airlines i u modno nebo nas vodio preko Zraène luke Osijek. Putnièka zgrada u Klisi bila je mjesto odr¾avanja najveæega modnoga dogaðaja namijenjenog iskljuèivo promociji mladih i neafirmiranih modnih imena.   dentamete@vip.hr (Goran Nikola¹eviæ) Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8785/1/Croatian-lace.html The annual exhbition of Croatian lace in the town of Lepoglava near Zagreb, showed amazing skills of our women in knitting, using subtle patterns of breathtaking beauty. The 10th International Lace Festival - Lepoglava 2006 has been very successfuly organized. The oldest testimony of lace making in Croatia is from the 15th century, mentioned in the minutes of the Dubrovnik Senat.   darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sat, 04 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8784/1/Ivana-Kunc---Solo-Concert-at-Weill-Recital-Hall-at-Carnegie-Hall-on-December-9th-2006.html   Come celebrate the music of Croatian composer Bo¾idar Kunc. Ivana Kunc - Soprano, Daniel Ragone - Pianist. Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Saturday afternoon, December 9, 2006 at 2:00 PM Tickets can be purchased at www.carnegiehall.org CarnegieCharge at (212)247-7800 or The Carnegie Hall Box Office at 57th Street and 7th Avenue ivanajoy@yahoo.com (Ivana Kunc) Fri, 03 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8754/1/CFCroata-Zrinski-Compantildeia-Hr-Tango-Argentina-Nov-11th-2006.html   C.F.Croata Zrinski Compañia Hr Tango Argentina Estimados amigos queremos comunicar que las localidades del espectaculo que ofreceran el Conjunto Folklorico Croaata Zrinski y HR Tango  ya estan agotadas. Desde ya agradecemos a todos los interesados y esperamos compartir una gala diferente. Contact: Willy Terrazas Muller: willyterrazas2003@yahoo.com.ar . www.hrtangoargentina.com.ar  willyterrazas2003@yahoo.com.ar (Willy Terrazas Muller) Sun, 22 Oct 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8753/1/Miro-Sinovcic-in-action-again-New-York-October-26th-2006-quotImpeferfectly-Perfectquot.html Artist's Reception Thursday, October 26th, 6-8PM at the Show Walls lobby of 1133 Avenue of the Americas, New York City (6th Avenue between 43rd and 44th) Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served www.mirosinovcic.com | www.nyframeofmind.com art@mirosinovcic.com (Miro Sinovcic) Sun, 22 Oct 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8749/1/-A-Croatian-glagolitic-book-written-in-1395-in-Prague-Czechia-kept-in-France.html The Reims Evangelistary, or The Coronation Book, a Croatian glagolitic book written in 1395 in Prague, Czechia, kept in Reims in France since the 16th century, with which French kings were sworn in during the coronation in the Reims cathedral, among them Louis XIV  darko_zubrinic@yahoo.com (Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic) Sat, 21 Oct 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8747/1/Croatians-in-London-Newsletter-No-24-October-2006.html Ivan Klapez is a renowned sculptor living in London. His work is to be featured at the London Art Fair and a new book, 'Destination Art' will also cover his sculptures. I intend to make a sculpture of Alojzije Stepinac [Croatian Cardinal imprisoned by communists] and Julius Nyerere. The reason I chose Stepinac is that he is a historical character from the Croatian church and Croatian national history. brigall@yahoo.co.uk (Brian Gallagher) Sat, 21 Oct 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8733/1/Novi-Humoristicko-Satiricki-Magazin.html   NOVI HUMORISTICKO-SATIRICKI (non-profit) MAGAZIN u potpuno novom i neuobicajenom obliku je od nedavno online. Pravi vatromet humora, karikatura, satire, stripova, gegova i animacija na 292 strane, prezentirano na nacin koji dosad u hrvatskom net-u nije vidjen.  Citaj vise... stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Wed, 04 Oct 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8731/1/NEW-YORK-Croatian-Film-Screenings-quotTHE-RED-DUSTquot-by-Zrinko-Ogresta-Thursday-October-5th-2006--7PM.html THE RED DUST takes its title from a line in Dostoevesky which says that "the blood is least visible on the red" - a phrase whose significance is not revealed until the end of the film. The story is told through the eyes of 16-year-old Skgra, who witnesses the whole, violent chain of events. dalmatinac99@vip.hr (Ante Katalinic) Wed, 04 Oct 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8729/1/Medunarodni-Sajam-knjiga-u-Frankfurtu.html Od 04. do 08. listopada 2006 odr¾ava se meðunarodni Sajam knjiga u Frankfurtu. Posjetite Sajam knjiga i stupite u dijalog sa kolegicama i kolegama iz Dru¹tva biv¹ih studenata hrvatskih sveuèili¹ta u Njemaèkoj,  koji æe govorit o hrvatskom literarnom stvarala¹tvu. Tradicionalna literarna tribina - okrugli stol u sklopu Sajma knjiga manifestacija je duha suradnje domovine i dijaspore.   stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Thu, 28 Sep 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8728/1/New-York-Croatian-Film-Screenings-WHAT-IVA-RECORDED-by-Tomislav-Radic.html The Doors Art Foundation is proud to present monthly screenings featuring a selection of films from the Croatian cinema of the last decade. Thursday, September 28th & October 21st. 2006 @ 7 PM dalmatinac99@vip.hr (Ante Katalinic) Thu, 28 Sep 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8727/1/New-York-Concert-of-Ana-Vidovic-Guitarist-from-Karlovac-Croatia-on-September-29th-and-30th-2006.html   The Monkey is proud to present classical guitar sensation Ana Vidovic. Ana has been exciting audience all over the world with her extraordinary musicianship, dazzling technique and stunning stage presence. On September 29th and 30th Ana will grace the stage of The Monkey for four performances over two nights dalmatinac99@vip.hr (Ante Katalinic) Thu, 28 Sep 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8725/1/Dublin-Launch-for-8220THE-FRAMES-Behind-the-Glass8221.html   Croatian-American photographer Zoran Orlic, will be in Dublin, Ireland this weekend, October 1st to promote the launch of his book "THE FRAMES: Behind the Glass." The launch will feature an exhibit of photographs from the book and an appearance by the Frames. Zoran will also be on hand to sign copies of the book.   stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Wed, 27 Sep 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8724/1/A-Celebration-of-Croatian-Dance-Music-and-Food.html   The Koraci Croatian folklore ensemble will celebrate its fifth annual Autumn Festival on Sunday, October 8. This year, the all-day event will feature several guest performers in what promises to be an entertaining celebration of traditional Croatian music, dance, arts, crafts and food. dalmatinac99@vip.hr (Ante Katalinic) Tue, 26 Sep 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8720/1/Oakland-Intl-FF-BEYOND-THE-CALL-screening-this-Friday-Sept-22-6pm-at-the-Grand-Lake-Theater.html   Hello Bay Area Friends, I am excited to announce and invite you and your friends to a screening of BEYOND THE CALL in the beautiful Grand Lake Theater in Oakland (http://cinematreasures.org/theater/414/) as part of the Oakland International Film Festival (http://oaklandfilmsociety.org). Wadirum1@aol.com (Adrian Beliæ) Fri, 22 Sep 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8707/1/Photo-Exhibition-quotSilence-and-the-Seaquot.html THE LOCKWOOD - MATHEWS MANSION MUSEUM presents "SILENCE  AND  THE    SEA" A  contemporary photography show Recent work of Tonci Coric and Lorence Ferich.   stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Wed, 20 Sep 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8706/1/Festival-Hrvatske-Glazbe-u-Beeu-2006.html   Muzièki informativni centar Koncertne direkcije Zagreb zajedno s Udru¾enjem za promicanje hrvatske glazbe u Beèu (Verein zur Förderung der kroatischen Musik) i Veleposlanstvom Republike Hrvatske u Austriji ponovo organizira "Festival hrvatske glazbe u Beèu".    letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 20 Sep 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8699/1/Old-Photos-of-Croatians.html    Joseph M. Settich (left) was a student of St. Joseph Catholic School in St. Louis. This school was a part of St. Joseph Croatian parish and was closed in the 1980's. Joseph became a prominent attorney in St. Louis until his death in 1971. This photo was taken circa 1931. Photos submitted by Robert Settich. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Thu, 14 Sep 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8696/1/Croatia-Knots-Worlds-Biggest-Tie.html  Croatia tied the world's biggest tie after placing red thread round its 4,000 kilometres (2,480 miles) of borders to promote the country's cultural heritage and identity. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Thu, 14 Sep 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8702/1/Croatian-Highlights-and-History-Tour.html Are you interested in traveling to Croatia next year, but don't want to deal with the hassle of making an itinerary? Croatian-American photographer Don Wolf will be offering a guided tour of Croatia in 2007. Interested? Read more.   stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Wed, 13 Sep 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8690/1/Beyond-the-Call-and-Genghis-Blues-playing-at-Temecula-Valley-Film-Festival.html   For those in the Southern California area and friends there, we are very excited to announce that Beyond the Call and Genghis Blues (oh, the legs on that film) are screening at the Temecula Valley Film Festival this week, Sept. 13 - 17th. We will be attending the whole festival doing Q&A after each screening. Come out for a beautiful time in wine country. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Mon, 11 Sep 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8689/1/Poziv-na-Predavanje-2692006.html   Likovni stvaratelj Vlado Franjeviæ æe 26. rujna 2006. od 19.00 do 21.00 sati odr¾ati predavanje o svojem ovogodi¹njem nastupu na 1. meðunarodnom simpoziju dizajna u Ammanu, Jordan. Predavanje æe se odr¾ati u prostoru centra Haus Gutenberg u Balzersu, Knezevina Liechtenstein.     stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Mon, 11 Sep 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8687/1/-Coming-Home-to-Croatia-A-Spiritual-Journey.html Don Wolf has spent the past 28 years photographing the country of Croatia. He says he feels compelled to capture the essence of the land and the character of its people not only because it's part of his family heritage, but also because he wants to share the country and its rich history with others.    stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Mon, 11 Sep 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8683/1/Invitation-to-Emigre-Croatian-PublishersPoziv-Hrvatskim-Izdavaeima-iz-Iseljenitva.html The Croatian Heritage Foundation calls all publishers, book stores and individuals to involve themselves in an Exhibition of publishing activities in Croatian emigration, which is to be held between 7 - 11 November 2006. Hrvatska matica iseljenika poziva sve nakladnike, knji¾are i pojedince da sudjeluju na izlo¾bi nakladnièke djelatnosti iz hrvatskog iseljeni¹tva, koje æe se odr¾ati od 7. do 11. studenoga 2006. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Sun, 10 Sep 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8651/1/Rave-Reviews-for-Croatian-Actress.html Ines Wurth, a native of Croatia, recently playedLady M. to rave reviews in a recent production of Macbeth in Edinburgh. Ines can also be seen in "I Miss Communism" and the show will be traveling to Ireland for the month of September.        stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Fri, 08 Sep 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8679/1/Richard-Gere-Filming-in-Croatia.html Richard Gere will be in Croatia filming his new movie "Spring Break in Bosnia."  Gere  will play  a reporter looking for one of Bosnia's top war criminals.   stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Thu, 07 Sep 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8677/1/Don-Wolfs-photo-exhibition-quotImages-of-Croatiaquot---Kansas-City-Kansas-USA.html   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 06 Sep 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8675/1/In-Honor-of-Josip-Slavenski-Celebrating-the-110th-Anniversary-of-His-Birth---New-York.html   In Honor of Josip Slavenski (1896 - 1955), Born in Èakovec, Croatia. Celebrating the 110th Anniversary of His Birth. DATE   September 11, 2006 START TIME   7:30 PM END TIME   COLLEGE NAME   Graduate Center ADDRESS 365 Fifth Ave @ 34th St. PHONE   212-817-8607  BUILDING NO. ROOM NO. Elebash Recital Hall DESCRIPTION  With Aleksandra Vojcic & Co. (Concert Office, PhD/DMA Program in Music) Admission is free. For more information visit: www.cuny.edu fedor.kabalin@nyu.edu (Fedor Kabalin) Tue, 05 Sep 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8631/1/NE-DAMO-TE-PISMO-NAA-3-rujna-na-splitskom-Poljudu.html   Klape Maslina, Intrade, Sinj, Cambi, Trogir, ©ufit, Puntari i Crikvenica odr¾at æe 3. rujna veliki koncert pod nazivom Ne damo te, pismo na¹a na splitskom Poljudu! Organizatori glazbene noæi s okusom mora, splitska agencija Picaferaj i diskografska kuæa Scardona, poljudsku ljepoticu u tu svrhu kane pretvoriti u golemi otvoreni teatar...   tihana@scardona.hr (Tihana Buklija¹) Sun, 27 Aug 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8622/1/Dubrovnik-Symphony-Orchestra-Opening-Concerts-Sept-12---16.html Croatian piano prodigy Mia Elezovic, American Grammy award winning guitarist Sharon Isbin, and the fiery principal guest conductor Zvonimir Hacko will present masterworks by Schumann, Rodrigo, Mendelssohn, and Beethoven. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Wed, 23 Aug 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8602/1/E-Zoran-Orlic-The-Frames---Behind-the-Glass.html  Zoran Orlic with Janine Schaults  Glen Hansard founded The Frames before appearing in The Commitments (1991). Since then the band has enjoyed multi-platinum success in Ireland. Now they are making a global breakthrough. Zoran had unfettered access to the band. The rise of the band is illustrated with exclusive vintage photographs. Also included are rare shots of enigmatic producer, Steve Albini who worked with Nirvana and The Pixies   z@zerostudio.net (Zoran Orlic) Tue, 08 Aug 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8506/1/EH-Skarabej---First-online-museum-of-lost-and-discarded-family-photographs.html   We are inspired by the beauty and ephemerality. As for us beauty is not just what is new, technically perfect, flat, symmetrical, neat etc. We see beauty in a photograph that failed, rough wall, rusted key, unskilly painted wood and so on.... beauty and imperfection go together wonderfully -               Matthew Fox letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 16 Jul 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8501/1/E-Brenda-live-reporting-for-PBS-TV-today-and-tomorrow.html Brenda live, reporting for PBS TV today and tomorrow Hello all, Well....the people at PBS convinced me to go out and give on-camera news reporting a chance. While I was producing a half hour documentary for them, they asked me to also produce a small package on the Ocean Institute for the news. I put it together today in a jiffy and it will air on KOCE Thursday, June 15, 2006 at 6:30 pm, it will repeat at 11:00 pm on Thursday and Friday morning (the 16th) at 8 am. It is the first time I have ever attempted on-air "news style" reporting, writing, editing, etc. I hope you enjoy it and I hope you are all doing well! Thanks! Brenda Brkusic News Assignment Editor, Real Orange KOCE-TV 15751 Gothard Street Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Phone: 714-895-0856 Fax: 714-895-0861 www.koce.org  http://www.koce.org/realorange/ROteam.htm  ( op-ed see Brenda as a part of the team) http://www.koce.org/realorange/index.htm emil@konoba.com (Emil Jakovèeviæ) Thu, 15 Jun 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8504/1/E-Nenad-Bachs-production-of-Klapa-music-again-on-Millennium-of-Music.html Nenad Bach's production of Klapa music again on Millennium of Music from June 26, 2006 check your local listings   "One of our most popular series ever is when we featured Croatian music" "The multichannel recording is spectacularly realistic" "Just stop, close your eyes, and Listen to the most amazing harmony. After experiencing Klapa Sinj a few times, it has become my favorite CD. I don't understand a word of Croatian; however the pure humanity of the singing transcends language. Anytime I play Klapa as background music at work - without exception I have had someone comment on the beauty of the sound." "This unbelievably resonant music should be heard by everyone...as it's one of Croatia's best exports. The sounds of the sea, the souls of the fishermen who used to sing these songs, the beauty of the night stars and the heart of the tiny fishing villages, are all elements that can be felt when listening to this CD. The sound is God-like." "The recording is very transparent and one really feels transported to the church where the performance took place." "No need to understand Croatian, this music plays to the inner most part of your humanity. It cannot be described – only felt. " 10 Million audience. #06-27: (repeat of #05-43) 06/26/06: Croatia's Mystic Sounds--One of our most popular series ever is when we featured Croatian music from the Holland Early Music festival in Utrecht. Producer Nenad Bach has recorded two programs of folk and other haunting music from the tradition called "Klapa" which are now generally available on disc, and we'll sample them this week. Klapa Sinj and Klapa FA Lindjo.   To purchase the CDs click here http://www.nenadbach.com/shoppe/shoppe.html http://www.millenniumofmusic.com/schedules/2006_mayaugust.php letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 14 Jun 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8502/1/E-Denis-Licul-at-Touched-by-Design-on-June-16-18.html Denis Licul at Touched by Design on June 16-18   Dear friends, I will be participating in the open house exhibition "Touched by Design" in Ossining on June 16-18. The host of event, Matko and Janette Peckay, beside professional artist, would like to include some yang artists from the area in the exhibition. They prepared flyer for the art teachers to spread out the message. If you know of anyone else who might be interested, please feel free to pass it on. Best regards, Denis   emil@konoba.com (Emil Jakovèeviæ) Wed, 14 Jun 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8505/1/H-Arhitekt-Leo-Modrcin-otvorio-samostalnu-medjunarodnu-izlozbu.html Leo Modrcin otvorio samostalnu medjunarodnu izlozbu   Contact: www.ured.org   240 Central Park South Suite 2-O New York, New York 10019 Phone : 212 397 2707 Fax : 212 246 6852 e-mail: info@ured.org  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Tue, 13 Jun 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8503/1/H-PRED-LITOM-Izlozba-Krunoslava-Medjimoreca.html Uz izlozbu Krunoslava Medjimoreca u galeriji AZ u Zagrebu PRED LITOM K litu - pozdravljaju se Istrani na rastanku, zeleci jedan drugom da se vide i dogodine. A mi se eto pred litom nalazimo s izlozbom Krunoslava Medjimorca koji je u toj iscekujucoj atmosferi ljeta koje ce nas nahraniti novom snagom za ostatak godine priredio jedan mali kolaz svojih ciklusa akvarela i crteza. Istodobno sa zagrebackom izlozbom Krunoslav Medjimorec izlaze uljne slike u Milanu u sklopu manifestacije "Il duomo incontra l'arte" (Katedrala u susret umjetnosti) u uglednoj galeriji Ars Italica. Onaj koji poznaje kiparstvo Krunoslava Medjimorca, velikog zaljubljenika u kamen i njegovu finu meku obradu, poput Frane Krsinica, tesko ce razumijeti vezu izmedju fine organske forme kipa i koloristicke i crtacke burovitosti, koja prati njegovo slikarstvo. Pa ipak, ta je veza ocita u snaznom emotivnom naboju kojim umjetnik omeksava kamen, u krokijima i akvarelu u kojem s jednakim senzibilitetom hvata osnovne crte lica zena i djevojaka (ciklus Lice zene), razvedenu ili skromnu liniju akta, (Ciklus Aktova), kao sto hvata titraje kristalno cistog zraka u istarskom krajoliku, ili pak vrucinu ljetnog dana, zujanje i mirisanje zemlje, disanje zivota. Ta tesko uhvativa slika, ne dozvoljava slikaru da se zatvori u cvrsto odredjene oblike, vec upravo suprotno: boje bljeskavo izmicu, slika bjezi i pretapa se, pulsira, meka je i topla, mirisava, znojna. Nije cudo da su upravo konji i putene zene umjetnikov najzahvalniji motiv, jer njima izaziva kod gledatelja upravo zeljene asocijacije na miris, toplinu, dahtanje, na neobuzdanu ljepotu, na svijet koji je istodobno najkonkretniji i najneuhvatljiviji, svijet osjecaja, disanja punim plucima, i sirokog pogleda. Ova je izlozba, koja tematski zahvaca, dakle, nekoliko ciklusa (medju kojima i Ciklus Krajolika duse) tehnicki vezana na krokije i akvarele svojevrsni je autorov dnevnik: on biljezi stanje osjecaja, ostavljajuci otvorenim njihov konacni izgled, komponirajuci krajolike Istre, kao krajolike duse, pustajuci vidljivo da se prozimaju oci i srce, vid i ljubav. Nebitno, dakle, u kojem mediju stvara, Krunoslav Medjimorec istrazuje vlastitu i stvaralacku bit, istrazuje univerzalnu i osobnu razinu ljubavi, hvata ishodiste osobne intuicije u umjetnicke mreze univerzalnog razumijevanja. Branka HLEVNJAK letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Tue, 13 Jun 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4929/1/E-Croatian-Book-Club-Mike-Celizic.html  CROATIAN BOOK CLUB OF NEW YORK Our next selection for 'book of the month’ is writer Mike Celizic. He writes regularly for MSNBCSports.com. Celizic is the author of Courage: True Stories of American Sports and the Biggest Game of Them All: Notre Dame, Michigan State, and the Fall of ’66. In addition, Mike Celizic co-wrote, Moments of Truth: Real Stories of Life-Changing Inspiration, Rudy’s Rules: Game Plans for Life from the Real Rudy! and The Winning Spirit. Mike Celizic is a joy to read, even when you disagree with him. His parents are long time members of the Croatian Fraternal Union. Moments of Truth: Real Stories of Life-Changing Inspiration is available in paperback for $2.95 at www.alibriss.com and at www.amazon.com . Meeting place: Croatian Cultural Center Address: 502 West 41st Street, New York, NY (between 10th & 11th Avenues) Dates: Every Third Wednesday in the month, May 17th, 2006 at 6 p.m. Next book selection: Moments of Truth by Mike Celizic Please read the book in advance. A Croatian Book Club is meeting in New York City to promote Croatian culture. Our club offers readers the opportunity to participate in spirited discussions considering diverse viewpoints about unique subject material. Each month, the facilitator will choose a “book of the monthâ€? that will be read by members in advance and discussed later at the monthly meeting. The monthly meeting will last from approximately 1-2 hours, depending on the vitality of the discussion, size of the group and availability of space. Below is a partial list of books that will be discussed: * The Stone Fields by Courtney Angela Brkic * Infidelities - stories of War and Lust by Josip Novakovic * How We Survived Communism and Even Laughed by Slavenka Drakulic * Neither Red nor Dead by Stevo Julius * The Museum of Unconditional Surrender by Dubravka Ugresic * The Banquet in Blitva by Miroslav Krleza * The Bridge to Dalmatia - Search for the Meaning of Place by Francis Violich * Delightful Dalmatia by Alice Lee Moque * The Turk and My Mother by Mary Helen Stefaniak * Sarajevo Marlboro by Miljenko Jergovic * Croatian Tales of Long Ago by Ivana Brlic Mazuranic * Anna Marinkovich by Edward Ifkovic * Carrying the Farm on Her Back-A portrait of Women in a Village by Eva Skold Westerlind * Healing the Heart of Croatia by Joseph Kerrigan * Goodby Dear Old Homeland by Yasna Sikic Hood * American Dream - a Guy from Croatia by Boris Miksic * Thorn Lace - Mojmir - A Migrant’s Lot by Ina Vukic * Moments of Truth: Real Stories of Life Changing Inspiration Mike Celizic * The Labyrinth by Blanka Raguz www.blankaraguz.com * You’re Hired: How to Succeed in Business and Life from the Winner of the Apprentice by Bill Rancic * Lovers and Madmen - a True Story of Passion, Politics and Air Piracy by Julienne Eden Busic * Fix Our United States by Krist (Chris) Novoselic www.dwstudios.net * Necessary Targets: A Story of Women and War by Eve Ensler * www.admit2.net Natalija Grgorinic & Ognjen Raden * The Bridge on the Drina by Ivo Andric * Don’t Call Me Rosie by Kathleen Thomas www.thomaswright.com * Louis Adamic www.synapse.ne.jp/saitani/ or www.alibris.com * A Single Step by Heather Mills McCartney (chapters on Croatia) * Can You Hear Me Screaming? by Eric Obenauf www.twodollarradio.com or www.CroatiaGifts.com * First Service by Andrea Jaeger (Maja Muric) www.firstservicebook.com * Celestial Dancer by Anthony Shafer alias Peter Celich * Letters to My Daughters by Mary Matalin (Tomasevich) * Croatia: Travels in Undiscovered Country by Tony Fabijancic * The Passion to Skate: An Intimate View of Figure Skating by Sandra Bezic * Return with Honor by Scott O’Grady * Pixletown: The World Found by Marija Miletic Dail * The Survival League by Gordan Nuhanovic * Tesla: Man Out of Time by Margaret Cheney * Zagreb, Exit South by Edo Popovic * American Scream & Palindrome Apocalypse by Dubravka Oraic Tolic * King of the Confessors by Thomas Hoving * Mother’s Memoirs - Lucy Majnaric Marincel by Emily Marincel Amberg * The Education of a Coach by David Halberstam re: Bill & Steve Belichick * Zinka Milanov and Flora Tosca: Art, Love, and Politics by Bruce Burroughs * Inlaid Pearl by Stacie G. Vesolich * The Croatian Immigrants in America by George Prpic * Bogdan Radica - out of print Most of the above books are available free of charge at the Public Library or may be purchased at www.amazon.com and other discount bookstores. Book Club discussion questions and topics: · What specific themes did the author emphasize throughout the book? What do you think he or she is trying to convey to the reader? · Do the characters seem real and believable? Can you relate to their predicaments? To what extent do they remind you of yourself or someone you know? · What was unique about the setting of the book and how did it enhance or take away from the story? · How do characters change or evolve throughout the course of the story? What events trigger such changes? · In what ways do the events in the books reveal evidence of the author’s world view? · Did certain parts of the book make you uncomfortable? If so, why did you feel that way? Did this lead to a new understanding or awareness of some aspect of your life you might not have thought about before? · What did you find surprising about the facts introduced in this book? · How has reading this book changed your opinion of a certain person or topic? · Does the author present information in a way that is interesting and insightful, and if so, how does she or he achieve this? · If the author is writing on a controversial issue, does he or she give proper consideration to all sides of the debate? Does he or she seem to have a bias? · How has the book increased your interest in the subject matter? Facilitator: Katarina Tepesh is a member of the International Women’s Writing Guild. Her essays, “Father’s Funeralâ€? www.quietmountainessays.org/Tepesh and “Babin Kukâ€? were published in Caprice and Quiet Mountain Essays. “Yearning for Freedom in a Land of the Freeâ€? at http://freeriverpress.org/Tepesh.htm Free River Press. A short story, “Anica, a Mail Order Bride from Croatiaâ€? at CROWN www.CroatianWorld.net . “Kolo Danced by Hundreds in New York Cityâ€? www.puredance.org/pressNada.html ; “Josip Novakovich - Infidelities - Stories of War and Lustâ€? www.lijepanasadomovinahrvatska.com/folder/tepesh_280905.htm Katarina is also a member of the Storytellers - International Toastmasters Club, promoting writing, public speaking and leadership skills. Katarina comes from Zagorje region and now lives in New York City. If you are interested in joining The Croatian Book Club (CBC) of New York, please contact Katarina by email tepeshk@aol.com or telephone 212-744-1985.   Formatted for CROWN by Ivo Bach  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 18 May 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4925/1/E-Goran-Filipec-at-the-Carnegie-Hall.html   GORAN FILIPEC at the Carnegie Hall on June 2, 2006Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall at 8:00 pmPresented By PRESTIGE CLASSICAL PRODUCTIONS FOUNDATION A Universal Affair Featuring American and International Artists"Extraordinary pianistical qualities, originality of musical ideas and control of the principles of a specific piano school make this pianist unique and original" Ivo PogorelichGoran Filipec is the threefold winner of the Croatian National Piano Competition in 1995, 1997 and 1999, and the winner of many awards such as, the Lions Grand Prix in 1995 and 1997, the Istria Nobilissima Award in 1997, 1999, 2002, and the Rijeka Musicians Award in 1998. At only 23 years of age, Mr. Filipec has already performed in many concert halls such as the Vatroslav Lisinski Hall in Zagreb, National Theatres in Rijeka and Split, Salle Cortot in Paris, Grande Salle du Conservatoire de Musique, Geneve, National Concert Hall in Dublin and in the large concert hall of the Muziekcentrum Vredenburg in Utrecht, and many European Festivals. As a soloist, he has performed with leading symphony orchestras in Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Slovenia, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Serbia and in Croatia with the Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra, Zagreb Philharmonic, Rijeka Philharmonic and the Croatian Chamber Orchestra, and others. For tickets, please go to: www.carnegiehall.org/article/box_office/events/evt_8078.html?selecteddate=06022006 Goran Filipec.pdfwww.prestigeagency.com/goran_filipec.php www.goran-filipec.com THE DOORS ART FOUNDATION 427 W 45th Street, Suite 2FW New York, NY 10036 Tel. 212.757.7449 Fax 212.969.9964   Formatted for CROWN by Ivo Bach  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 18 May 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4924/1/E-Opening-of-Croatian-Naive-Art-Gallery-and-Museum-in-the-USA.html  U.S. CROATIAN NAIVE ART GALLERY AND MUSEUMOPENING IN ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA, U.S.A. Mission StatementOFCroatianNaiveArt.com 'TO HELP BRING SOME WELL-DESERVED RECOGNITION TO A FEW OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST ARTISTS BY OFFERING FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS UNIQUE PAINTINGS THEY WILL LOVE WHILE HAVING FUN ALONG THE WAY.'  www.croatiannaiveart.com The major exhibition of 'The Fantastical World of Croatian Naive Art' was organized from February through June 2000, at the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg, Florida by the director of the Museum Mr. Michael Milkovich. This show that was enjoyed by over sixty thousand visitors inspired two of those visitors, James and Donna Nannen, to open the Croatian Naive Art Gallery and Museum in St. Petersburg in June this year.     James and Donna Nannen at their home in St Petersburg Their enthusiasm for this art form brought them many times to see the show, and they encouraged many friends to visit the Museum and see the breath taking world of oil on glass painting which was created by peasants from Podravina. James said, that by being introduced to Croatian Naive Art, it helped him develop an appreciation for all arts. He fell in love with Croatian Naive Art immediately, and so did his wife Donna, who is an Art History graduate from Lake Erie College.The Fantastical World of Croatian Naive Art show included the 'Ten Classic' artists of this art form:Ivan Generalic, Mirko Virius, Emerik Fejes, Matija Skurjeni, Ivan Rabuzin, Dragan Gazi, Ivan Vecenaj, Mijo Kovacic, Ivan Lackovic Croata and Josip Generalic. Vecenaj's Moses and the Red Sea made a lasting impression on the Nannens who decided to start their own collection of Croatian Naives.They traveled to Croatia two times, and met many naive artists there. When in Croatia, they would visit 6 - 7 artists per day, each time seeing something new and exciting. Their current collection includes over 45 artists. After meeting with Croatian artists in the artist's hometowns, James realized that this artwork and the artist's stories were so important that they should be brought to the United States. Bringing this art to America became a passion for James. He felt compelled to tell this story to his countrymen and visiting tourists (yearly visit surpass 7,000,000 people in our area).The U.S. Croatian Naive Gallery and Museum will be located directly across the street from the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg, Florida, and is scheduled to open in June 2006. Information and art work may be seen at www.croatiannaiveart.com .James Nannen hopes that through the success of his gallery he will be able to acquire more artist's work and achieve recognition for them in the United States. If all goes well, hopefully in just a few years, the gallery will be enlarged and museum quality pieces will become part of the permanent collection. The museum will contain representative works of artists and will be permanently exhibited.James and Donna are very enthusiastic people. We wish them the best in this endeavor and congratulate them for presenting again 'The Fanatstical World of Croatian Naive Art' to the American public.Frank (Zeljko) BeluhanMichael Milkovich contact: Frank13zb@aol.com www.croatiannaiveart.com  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 18 May 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4928/1/E-Croatian-film-festival-in-South-Africa.html  Croatian film festival in South AfricaMay 3, 2006By Tanya FarberFor many years, the word Croatia was synonymous with the tragedies of war. Today, while the sad melody of war still lingers in the global mind, the country has become synonymous with a booming tourist industry, and artistic expressions of the past, present and future.Joburg and Pretoria dwellers will be able to indulge in these expressions on celluloid at the upcoming Croatian Film Festival. The six films on show encompass a broad range of genres including comedy, drama, romantic comedy, war drama and docu-drama. On the comedy front, When the Dead Start Singing tells the story of two Croatian immigrants who decide to return to their homeland after having fled to Berlin. Anticipating logistical problems along the way, they decide that one of them will pretend to be a corpse  How the War Started, also a comedy, takes viewers on an amusing story of army antics and music during the war. Long, Dark Night - which stars ER star Goran Visnjic in the main role - is a war drama about two friends fighting on opposite sides, while Red Dust (not to be confused with the South African film of the same name starring Hilary Swank), tells the story of an ex-boxer searching for his identity after his country's difficult transition.Also included in the line-up are romantic comedy The Three Men of Melita Zganjer - about a woman in search of love, and the documentary drama What Iva Recorded on October 21 2003, which is a Croation version of cinéma verité. http://tonight.co.za/index.php?fArticleId=3227477&fSectionId=428&fSetId=218  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 17 May 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4926/1/E-Fish-made-of-flowers-in-Split-Croatia.html  Fish made of flowers   Fish made of flowers is displayed in the 31st International Flowers Show at Split, Croatia, May 02, 2006. About 30 international flowers artist are competing in the show. REUTERS/Matko Biljak    letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 17 May 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4923/1/EH-Doors-Art-present-Tamara-Obrovac-USA-Tour-2006.html  Doors Art present Tamara Obrovac USA Tour 2006US Turneja Tamare Obrovac Transhistria Ensamble-a  NEW YORK, 17. svibnja 2006.,- Doors Art fondacija u svom programu predstavljanja eminentnih hrvatskih glazbenika ameriÄ?koj publici najavljuje gostovanje Tamare Obrovac Transhistria Ensemble-a. Koncerti će se odrzati u petak, 19. svibnja Chicagu, Hot House www.hothouse.net te u nedjelju 21. svibnja dva nastupa u New Yorku, Joe’s Pub www.joespub.com. Ovi elitni klubovi etablirani su u svijetu jazz i world music glazbenih izriÄ?aja te ugosćuju svjetska imena poput Elvis Costella, David Byrne-a, Bebel Gilberta, Alicia Keys, David Greya...  Doors Art fondacija u ovom projektu angazirala je svjetski poznatu world music producenticu Vernu Gilles, koja je u svojem dugogodisnjem radu suraÄ'ivala s imenima kao sto su Buena Vista Social Club, Davidom Sylvianom, Ryuichi Sakamotom, Peterom Gabrielom i drugima, a koja je zaduzena za marketinsku promociju ove turneje. Na Tamarinim koncertima najavljni su brojni kritiÄ?ari te su zakazana tri radio interview-a koja će predstaviti nasu umjetnicu ameriÄ?koj publici.  Tamara će se predstaviti glazbom s dva albuma Sve pasiva te novog soundtracka Daleko je. Doors Art Fondacija realizirala je i potporu The Istro-Romanian Language Documentation Project-u angazirajući se kako bi se popularizirao i otvorio dijalog s publikom radi oÄ?uvanja vlaskog ili zejanskog jezika, koji je stoljećima u uporabi istro-rumunjske jeziÄ?ne enklave u Istri. Tako će biti izvedena kompozicija pisana vlaskim jezikom a posvećena zajednici koja je najvećim dijelom emigrirala u New York.  Glazba Tamare Obrovac izazvala je veliki interes u glazbenim krugovima World music izriÄ?aja. Osobnost Tamare Obrovac izvire iz bogatog kulturoloskog i glazbenog nasljeÄ'a mediteranskog kruga te je oplemenjena vrlo sugestivnim elementima Istarske ljestvice sto joj otvara nove prostore na svjetskim pozornicama.  Doors Art fondacija dodatnu promociju hrvatske kulture ostvaruje u već dobroj suradnji s Two Boots Pioneer Theatre koji ugosćuje film Hrvoja Hribara sto je muskarac bez brkova a za koga je Tamara napisala muziku. U ciklusu tjedna evropskih filmova pod nazivom The Brave New Europe sedmodnevno prikazivanje Hribarovog filma zapoÄ?eti će premijerom 22. svibnja.  Prozimanjem komplementarnih programa Doors Art fondacija i ovom prilikom nastoji ostvariti jednu viseslojnu prezentiranju hrvatske kulture u Americi. Ova turneja je sponzorirana od Ministarstva Kulture Hrvatske, udruge Istarske zene iz New Yorka, Auxano Travel, Hrvatskog konzulata iz Chicaga i Hrvatskog Kulturnog Centra iz New Yorka.  Vise o programima Doors Art fondacije moze se vidjeti na www.doors-art.comTHE DOORS ART FOUNDATION427 W 45th Street, Suite 2FWNew York, NY 10036Tel. 212.757.7449Fax 212.969.9964doors@doors-art.com www.doors-art.com http://doors-art.com/obrovac/april%202006.htm   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 17 May 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4927/1/E-BEYOND-THE-CALL-World-Premier---Adrian-Belic.html   From the filmmakers behind the Academy Award Nominated and Sundance Audience Award Winning documentary GENGHIS BLUES ( www.genghisblues.com ) comes the next great adventure….WADI RUM AND ITVS PRESENT BEYOND THE CALL Documentary FeatureWORLD PREMIERE TRIBECA AND SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALS and The Doc Shop film market at Hot Docs film festival. Toronto, Canada.CONTACT: ADRIAN BELIC (filmmaker)Phone (415)716-0660Email wadirum1@aol.com In a Mother Teresa meets Indiana Jones adventure, three middle-aged men, former soldiers and modern-day knights, travel the world delivering life saving humanitarian aid directly into the hands of civilians and doctors in some of the most dangerous yet beautiful places on Earth, the front lines of war.Ed Artis, Jim Laws and Walt Ratterman are self-styled Knights of Malta, and in 1995, they formed Knightsbridge International, a unique humanitarian aid organization, whose motto is "High Adventure and Service to Humanity." Artis explains: "We're not there to change anybody's politics, we're not in the God business, and we pay our own way." Their specialty is going where death from landmines, bullets, or bombs is as frequent as death from hunger, disease, or the elements. As Laws tells it simply, “We do what we can, when we can, because we can.”Their personal convictions and courage drive them to places such as Afghanistan, Albania, Chechnya, Cambodia, Rwanda and the southern Philippines, often when few if any other humanitarian aid organizations are around. The camera follows Artis, Laws and Ratterman as they take us on a journey into the heart of humanity and the soul of courage.Director, Producer, Writer and Cinematographer Adrian Belic. Editor Jennifer Chinlund. Music by Marcello De Francisci. Sound Edit and Mix by Lora Hirschberg.TRIBECA FILM FESTIVALhttp://www.tribecafilmfestival.org/ Press Screenings: Tribeca Cinemas at 54 Varick St (below Canal St at Laight St.) NY, NY 10013Thursday, April 20. 2:00pm Theater 2. 130 seats.Tuesday, April 25. 10:00am. Theater 1. 100 seats.Public Screenings:Friday, April 28. 5:00pm. AMC 34th St. Theater 14. 176 seats. {World Premier}Saturday, April 29th. 10:00am. AMC Village 7 (66 Third Av. at 11th St.). Theater 1. 293 seats.Friday, May 5. 1:30pm. AMC 68th St. (1918 Broadway at 68th St.). Theater 6. 176 seats.Saturday, May 6th. 4:45pm. AMC 68th St. (1918 Broadway at 68th St.). Theater 6. 176 seats.SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALhttp://www.sffs.org/festival/index.html Press Screening: Kabuki Theater. Screen 3Wednesday, April 26th. 11:00amPlease contact Richard Parkin at rparkin@sfiff.org or (415) 627-7859 to get on list.Public Screenings:Sunday, April 30. 6:00pm. Kabuki Theater 1. 700 seats.Thursday, May 4. 3:00pm Kabuki Theater 3. 253 seats.Dr. Jim Laws D.O. and his wife Pat Laws will be in New York City Thursday night, April 27th - Saturday night, April 29th. They will be in San Francisco, Sunday, April 30th – Tuesday, May 2nd.We are making arrangements for phone interviews with Ed Artis from the southern Philippines and Walt Ratterman by satellite phone from northern Pakistan where they are currently delivering humanitarian aid. They will also be available for email interviews.The filmmaker Adrian Belic will be attending all of the screenings.His travel schedule is as follows… San Francisco: Monday, April 17th – Sunday, April 23rd New York: Monday, April 24th – Saturday, April 29thSan Francisco: Sunday, April 30th – Wednesday, May 3rd New York: Thursday, May 4th – Wednesday, May 10thFor Press Requests please contact Adrian Belic (415) 716-0660 orwadirum1@aol.com Please send this on to family, friends and press…Thank you.  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 07 May 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4930/1/E-Sylvan-Wind-Quintet-on-prestigious-WQXR-Radio---Today.html  Sylvan Wind Quintet on prestigious WQXR Radio Sylvan Wind Quintet's last Sunday concert at the Kosciuszko Foundation will be REbroadcast on WQXR 96.3FM Sunday, April 30 at 6PM Eastern Daylight Time (=GMT-05:00) & for those outside the New York metropolitan area & world-wide, WQXR.com is streaming LIVE on the web on AOL Radio. Tune in & enjoy the program featuring Polish chamber works for winds, including the elegant Poldowski Suite, the wickedly humorous Kilar, the beautifully sonorous Reicha Adagio, a spiky early work of Lutoslawski's and the wonderfully heraldic Muczynski.Sylvan Wind QuintetSvjetlana Kabalin, flute; Kathy Halvorson, oboe/English horn;Amy Zoloto, clarinet; Erik Holtje, bassoon; Zohar Schondorf, hornProgram:Poldowski (1880-1932) Suite MiniatureKilar (b.1932) Quintet (1952)Reicha (1770-1836) Adagio in D Minor for wind quintet with English hornLutoslawski (1913-1994) Trio for oboe, clarinet & bassoon (1945)Muczynski (b. 1929) Quintet for winds, Op. 45 (1985)   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Fri, 28 Apr 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4934/1/H-Hrvatski-film-Dejana-Sorka-na-Tribeca-Festivalu.html  'Dva igraca s klupe' scenariste i redatelja Dejana Sorka prvi Hrvatski film na Tribeca Festivalu Postovani,zadovoljstvo nam je priopciti Vam da je hrvatski film 'Dva igraca s klupe' scenariste i redatelja Dejana Sorka, iz nacionalnoga filmskoga projekta Ministarstva kulture RH snimljen u produkciji Interfilma i Hrvatske televizije, uvrsten u sluzbeni natjecateljski program ovogodisnjega petoga po redu Tribeca Film Festivala u New Yorku koji ce se odrzati od 25. travnja do 7. svibnja 2006.Tribeca Film Festival osnovan je 2002. godine i u samo pet godina postao je prvorazredan svjetski dogadjaj filmske umjetnosti kojega prate svi znacajniji americki i svjetski mediji, a najvece holivudske produkcije nastoje na tom festivalu osigurati svjetske premijere svojih filmova. Ove godine na Tribeca Film Festival apliciralo je 1950 igranih filmova iz cijeloga svijeta, a u natjecateljski program Narative Feature Competition odabrano je 17 filmova, od cega 6 europskih, medju kojima je i hrvatski film 'Dva igraca s klupe' (Two Players from the Bench). Vise podataka o filmovima i programu moze se pronaci na web stranici www.tribecafilmfestival.com Film 'Dva igraca s klup' prikazan je na proslogodisnjem filmskom festivalu u Puli i dobitnik je triju Zlatnih arena - za scenarij, kameru i sporednu zensku ulogu.Izbor u sluzbeni natjecateljski program Tribeca Film Festivala je znacajan dogadjaj za promociju hrvatskoga filma i hrvatske kulture u svijetu, te Vas pozivamo da pogledate jednu od projekcija filma 'Dva igraca s klupe" ¨u New Yorku, u kino dvoranama prema sljedecem rasporedu:- AMC Loews Lincoln Sq 6, subota 29. travnja, 8:15pm- Tribeca Cinemas 1, ponedjeljak 1. svibnja, 6:30pm- Regal Cinemas Battery Park 11, srijeda 3. svibnja, 1:00pm- AMC Loews Village VII 2, cetvrtak 4. svibnja, 10:30am- AMC Loews 34th Street 12, petak 5. svibnja, 7:30pmS postovanjem,Petar Ljubicicgeneralni konzulFilm Trailer:http://www.tribecafilmfestival.org/tixSYS/2006/filmguide/event_np_trailer.php?EventNumber=1957  Interethnic tensions and the bitter legacy of war crimes in the former Yugoslavia provide the black comic grist for Two Players from the Bench, one of the first films from the troubled region that openly addresses these explosive topics. Ante and Dusko, a Croat and a Serb, find themselves dragooned by a mysterious government functionary and held captive in a deserted military base on the outskirts of  Zagreb. There the two former volleyball players are briefed on their roles in a convoluted plan to exonerate a Croat military officer, Colonel Skoko, from his war crimes indictment. Offered 20,000 Euros to impersonate two of Skoko's ex-officers and supply exculpatory testimony in The Hague, the two reluctantly agree. But their captor/employer isn't being totally honest with them, and a host of complications soon ensue: a Ukrainian sex slave enters the picture, Ante and Dusko have trouble keeping their cover stories straight, and Ante's lack of an identifying scar forces him to come up with ever more elaborate explanations in front of the International War Crimes Tribunal. By turns darkly comic and disturbingly Kafkaesque, Two Players from the Bench eschews the easy path of making the two ancient enemies become fast friends while in captivity. The performances are uniformly stellar, especially Goran Navojec as Ante, the burlier of the two men. With his antic mannerisms and arched eyebrows, he seems at times to be channeling the spirit of John Belushi, and could probably find a lucrative career in U.S. comedy if Croatian cinema proves insufficiently remunerative. - Robert Schnakenberg http://www.tribecafilmfestival.org/tixSYS/2006/filmguide/event_np_summary.php?EventNumber=1957Director/Screenwriter:Dejan SorakProducer:Ivan MalocaCinematographer:Vjekoslav Vrdoljak, HFSComposer:Mate MatisicArt Director:Mario IvezicFirst Assistant Director:Branka TurkaljCast:Goran Navojec, Borko Peric, Tarik Filipovic, Dora Lipovcan, Rene Gjoni    Dejan Sorak   Rodjen je 29. ozujka 1954. Diplomirao je reziju na Akademiji dramskih umjetnosti u Zagrebu. Scenarist i redatelj je cjelovečernjih igranih filmova Mala pljačka vlaka, Oficir s ruzom, Krvopijci, Vrijeme ratnika, Garcia. Dobio je mnoge nagrade i priznanja kao sto su Zlatna arena za scenarij, Zlatna vrata za najgledaniji film, nagradu Vladimir Nazor za najbolji film, nagradu za Najbolji film HDFD te Jadran filma. Sudjelovao je na festivalima u Valenciji, Montrealu, Kairu, Munchenu, Indiji. Oficir s ruzom prodan je za prikazivanje u desetke zemalja sirom svijeta. zorak je takodjer autor i redatelj TV te kazalisnih i radijskih drama. Dobio je nagradu Marko Marulić za najbolji radio tekst i najbolju reziju, nagradu Zlatni smijeh za najbolju kazalisnu dramu te je pobijedio na anonimnim natječajima Hrvatskog radija za najbolju radijsku dramu. Zagreb   Izvor:http://www.film.hr/bazafilm_ljud.php?katx=1&ljud_id=204  Born in Croatia in 1954, Dejan Sorak has been writing and directing films since his graduation from the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Zagreb in 1978. A playwright, theater director, novelist, and recipient of numerous prizes, he has also made Little Train Robbery (1984) and An Officer with a Rose (1987), which was distributed in over 40 countries. Sorak went on to make The Bloodsuckers (1989), The Time of the Warriors (1991), and Garcia (1999). His work has screened at film festivals around the world, including the Montreal, Cairo, Valencia, Munich, Alexandria, and New Delhi Festivals.  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Fri, 21 Apr 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4933/1/E-First-time-ever-a-Croatian-Film-on-Tribeca-Film-Festival.html  Two Players from the Bench on Tribeca Film Festival.First Croatian film in festival's competition  Two Players from the Bench Dva Igraca S KlupeInt'l Narrative Competition [TWOPL] 2005 112 min Directed By: Dejan Sorak International Premiere Film Trailer:http://www.tribecafilmfestival.org/tixSYS/2006/filmguide/event_np_trailer.php?EventNumber=1957  Interethnic tensions and the bitter legacy of war crimes in the former Yugoslavia provide the black comic grist for Two Players from the Bench, one of the first films from the troubled region that openly addresses these explosive topics. Ante and Dusko, a Croat and a Serb, find themselves dragooned by a mysterious government functionary and held captive in a deserted military base on the outskirts of  Zagreb. There the two former volleyball players are briefed on their roles in a convoluted plan to exonerate a Croat military officer, Colonel Skoko, from his war crimes indictment. Offered 20,000 Euros to impersonate two of Skoko's ex-officers and supply exculpatory testimony in The Hague, the two reluctantly agree. But their captor/employer isn't being totally honest with them, and a host of complications soon ensue: a Ukrainian sex slave enters the picture, Ante and Dusko have trouble keeping their cover stories straight, and Ante's lack of an identifying scar forces him to come up with ever more elaborate explanations in front of the International War Crimes Tribunal. By turns darkly comic and disturbingly Kafkaesque, Two Players from the Bench eschews the easy path of making the two ancient enemies become fast friends while in captivity. The performances are uniformly stellar, especially Goran Navojec as Ante, the burlier of the two men. With his antic mannerisms and arched eyebrows, he seems at times to be channeling the spirit of John Belushi, and could probably find a lucrative career in U.S. comedy if Croatian cinema proves insufficiently remunerative. - Robert Schnakenberg http://www.tribecafilmfestival.org/tixSYS/2006/filmguide/event_np_summary.php?EventNumber=1957Director/Screenwriter:Dejan SorakProducer:Ivan MalocaCinematographer:Vjekoslav Vrdoljak, HFSComposer:Mate MatisicArt Director:Mario IvezicFirst Assistant Director:Branka TurkaljCast:Goran Navojec, Borko Peric, Tarik Filipovic, Dora Lipovcan, Rene Gjoni  Dejan Sorak Born in Croatia in 1954, Dejan Sorak has been writing and directing films since his graduation from the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Zagreb in 1978. A playwright, theater director, novelist, and recipient of numerous prizes, he has also made Little Train Robbery (1984) and An Officer with a Rose (1987), which was distributed in over 40 countries. Sorak went on to make The Bloodsuckers (1989), The Time of the Warriors (1991), and Garcia (1999). His work has screened at film festivals around the world, including the Montreal, Cairo, Valencia, Munich, Alexandria, and New Delhi Festivals. Dejan Sorak's biography in Croatian: http://www.film.hr/bazafilm_ljud.php?katx=1&ljud_id=204 Screenings:- AMC Loews Lincoln Sq 6, Saturday April 29, 8:15pm- Tribeca Cinemas 1, Monday,  May1, 6:30pm- Regal Cinemas Battery Park 11, Wednesday, May 3. May, 1:00pm- AMC Loews Village VII 2, Thursday, May 4, 10:30am- AMC Loews 34th Street 12, Friday, May 5, 7:30pm Op-ed:Come and support our Croatian talent. To be present on Tribeca Film Festival is not an everyday event. How do you support film? By showing up and spreading the word among your friends, especially those who are related to the entertainment industry. It is our DUTY to help fill all the screenings. NB  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Fri, 21 Apr 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4932/1/H-Predavanja-Igora-Zidica-u-New-Yorku.html  Predavanja Igora Zidića u New Yorku 23 & 27 Travnja 2006NEW YORK, 18. travnja 2006.            Hrvatska zupa Sv. Ćirila i Metoda najavljuje predavanja Igora Zidića, predsjednika Matice hrvatske i ravnatelja Moderne galerije u Zagrebu. Predavanja će se odrzati u Hrvatskom centru na Manhattanu. Prvo predavanje pod naslovom Kamo ide Hrvatska? odrzat će se u nedjelju 23. travnja u 12:30 sati a drugo predavanje pod naslovom Hrvatska danas: kultura i hrvatski identitet odrzat će se u sklopu ciklusa Hrvatska kultura četvrtkom u četvrtak 27. travnja u 7:00 sati navečer.            Matica hrvatska djeluje od 1842. godine, a najvazniji je i najveći nakladnik knjiga i časopisa u Hrvatskoj. U Sredisnjici i ograncima objavljuje vise od stotinu knjiga svake godine, koje redovito odnose najvaznije hrvatske knjizevne nagrade. Uz dvadesetak redovnih biblioteka značenjem se ističe biblioteka Stoljeća hrvatske knjizevnosti, u kojoj je objavljeno već sedamdesetak naslova. Sredisnjica objavljuje dvotjednik Vijenac, novine za knjizevnost, umjetnost i znanost te knjizevni časopis Kolo i Hrvatsku reviju.            Osim izdavačke djelatnosti Matica hrvatska priređuje obilje najrazličitijih kulturnih i znanstvenih manifestacija; predstavljanja knjiga, znanstvene simpozije, okrugle stolove, stručna i znanstvena predavanja i rasprave, koncerte, kazalisne predstave. Pri Sredisnjici djeluje i Galerija Matice hrvatske u kojoj izlazu u prvom redu mlađi umjetnici. Stotinjak postojećih ogranaka Matice hrvatske objavljuje dvadesetak knjizevnih časopisa, među kojima su Dubrovnik, Knjizevna revija, Dometi, Zadarska smotra, Riječi...             Moderna galerija u Zagrebu je osnovana 1905. godine. Moderna galerija je nacionalni muzej hrvatske moderne likovne umjetnosti od njezinih početaka u 19. stoljeću. Zadaća je Galerije da pribavlja, čuva i stručno odrzava, sređuje, proučava, znanstvenim metodama obrađuje, izlaze i promiče, te na druge načine i u raznim medijima predstavlja hrvatsku likovnu umjetnost 19. i 20. stoljeća.            Osnovni i stalni oblik prezentacije fundusa Moderne galerije jest stalni postav moderne i suvremene hrvatske umjetnosti. Moderna galerija organizira izlozbe s područja moderne i suvremene hrvatske umjetnosti, odnosno recipročne izlozbe umjetnosti istoga razdoblja drugih naroda i zemalja. Moderna galerija priprema stručne i znanstvene kataloge, monografije i druge publikacije.  HRVATSKA KATOLIČKA ZUPA SV. ĆIRILA I METODA I SV. RAFAELACardinal Stepinac Place502 W 41st StreetNew York, NY 10036tel. 212.563.3395fax. 212.868.1203Postovani Nenade,u nedjelju 23. travnja nam dolazi Igor Zidic, likovni kriticar, pjesnik, predsjednik Matice hrvatske i ravnatelj Moderne galerije u Zagrebu. On ce odrzati dva predavanja; prvo u nedjelju 23. travnja u Hrvatskom centru na Manhattanu u 12:30 sati za siri krug slusatelja, te drugo predavanje u cetvrtak 27. travnja u Novoj dvorani (ispod crkve) u 7:00 sati navecer. Ovo drugo predavanje ce biti u ciklusu Kultura cetvrtkom za uzi krug slusatelja koji zele cuti nesto o najnovijim zbivanjima u hrvatskoj kulturi i javnom zivotu. Molim te, ako je prikladno, mozes li ovu vijest proslijediti dalje tako da doprije do veceg broja ljudi koji bi rado poslusali ovoga gosta iz Zagreba.Unaprijed hvala.Svako ti dobro.fra Stipe Reniccrkva.nyc@verizon.net  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Fri, 21 Apr 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4931/1/H-Prvi-Glas-Hrvatske-Dijaspore---danas-u-New-Yorku.html  Natjecanje pjevaca amatera za  PRVI GLAS HRVATSKE DIJASPORE  Danas 23 travnja u New Yorku.Click for details.Klikni za detalje.  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Fri, 21 Apr 2006 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4935/1/E-Igor-Zaninovich-appearing-on-CSINY-on-April-12th-10pm-CBS.html  Igor Zaninovich appearing on CSI:NY on April 12th 10pm CBS Igor Zaninovich Hello-I am John Paizis, the Founder & Director of Performing Arts Studio West, a full time facility here in L.A. that works specifically with performers with developmental disabilities. The studio offers classes five days a week, year round in acting, voice, music and dance. Over the past eight years we have produced three original musical comedies, a feature film and numerous seasonal productions. Our talent management department has been responsible for helping our clients book over 400 roles in film, television, commercials and music videos. We also provide on-set support for all our talent. Igor is one of two of our actors who will be appearing on CSI:NY on Wednesday April 12th (10pm CBS). Igor's involvement with the show came about after an audition for another role on the show. The casting director booked that role with our other actor, Patrick Cooper. But the writer and director were so impressed with Igor, that they wrote another part into the episode specifically for him. The episode was shot on March 1st.PASW works diligently on a daily basis to reshape the the industry's perception of performers with disabilities and what their talents can bring to film and television projects. While changing the thinking of the industry's writers, directors, producers, and casting directors we are more importantly changing the lives of our clients.Please feel free to contact me if you would like more information about the studio.John PaizisPASW Director310. 674.1346 ext. 201paizisjohn@earthlink.net www.pastudiowest.com op-edWe are proud of you Igor and ...congratulations. If you have time to watch this show on Wednesday April 12th and you like Igor's acting...send your compliments to Igor through his mother Ina Zec to inazec17@aol.com . Nenad Bach  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Fri, 31 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4943/1/E-I-MISS-COMMUNISM-in-BOSTON.html  I MISS COMMUNISM - One Woman Show by Ines WurthNOMINATED:Amnesty International AwardWriter's Guild AwardCritics choice in Edinburgh 2005DON'T MISS! ONLY 3 MORE SHOWS IN THE STATES BEFORE A BIG EUROPEANTOUR!If you are in Boston at the end of the month or haveany friends in Boston please send them over. We'lltreat them well!http://www.jtoffbroadway.com/ The next shows after that AND THE LAST ONES IN THE USAare April 13-14th at Highways Performance Space, LosAngeles.For more info, tickets or contact please visit:http://www.highwaysperformance.org/ And for more on the European tour you can visit:http://imisscommunism.com East goes West; communism goes capitalism; atheismgoes God. From Croatia to America and back, thisintense dramatic comedy solo show is about 3 women, 3generations who lived through 3 wars, 3 concentrationcamps, 3 governments, 3 countries and 3 currencies.The story is about freedom of the spirit not thepolitical systems. It's about a woman coming of age.It's about war, religion and God. It's about OliverTwist. Through music, tears and great comic timingthis story can't leave you untouched.Inesimisscommunism.com 818 760 2411  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 22 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4937/1/E-Croatian-Naive-Art-at-Kellusion-Art-Gallery-in-St-Petersburg-Florida.html  Croatian Naive Art Previews at Kellusion Art Gallery in St. Petersburg, Florida Ivan AndrasicKellusion Art Gallery will host a grand opening celebration on April 8th from 5-9pm at their new location at 538 Central Avenue Good morning. Thank you for responding to my press release. I would greatly appreciate your passing my release on to your audience. The entire collection of art is approximately 200 pieces of extraordinary work that is going to be presented as part of a museum and gallery in St. Petersburg, Florida. The artists are working with gallery owner, Jim Nannen to bring these original, quality pieces to the US.A growing cultural storm is moving into St. Petersburg, with international artwork never before available in the United States.St. Petersburg, FloridaMarch 15, 2006 Kellusion Art Gallery will host a grand opening celebration on April 8th from 5-9pm at their new location at 538 Central Avenue. The gallery will feature two pieces of Croatian Naive Art as a sneak preview to the first public retail exhibit in May, 2006. "We have been fortunate to be part of the recent growth here in St. Petersburg," says gallery owner, Tom Kelly, "and excited to have two magnificent pieces of art to showcase." Kellusion will present, Ivan Andrasic’s "Fisherman" and Ivica Fister’s "Butterfly" along with fine art photographs and paintings by Tom Kelly. Regular hours are Monday through Saturday from 11am â€" 7pm. For information about the Croatian Naïve Art collection, as well as the upcoming May event information, contact Maggie Kelly at 727-820-9598 or by email at info@kellusion.com .Thank you again for your interest and assistance.Maggie KellyKELLUSION ART GALLERY538 Central AvenueSt. Petersburg, FL 33701727-820-9598727-820-9598www.kellusion.com www.artbodyphoto.com mbarba@tampabay.rr.com   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 22 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4941/1/E-James-Bond-Film-to-Feature-Croatian-Actress.html  James Bond Film to Feature Croatian Actress ZAGREB, Croatia, March 14, 2006 – Even though it has beendecided that Goran ViÅ¡njic will not be the new James Bond,an actress with Croatian roots, Ivana Milicevic, has secured arole in the latest Bond movie, 'Casino Royale,' opening laterthis year. Ivana, who has since 1983 lived in the U.S. with herfamily, will play the role of Valenka, wife of the bodyguard ofthe main villain in the film. The Croatian actress started hercareer as a model, subsequently turning to acting andappearing in popular TV shows such as Seinfeld, Felicity andBuffy, but also in films Vanilla Sky, Jerry Maguire andResident Evil. Ivana may not be a new Bond girl – this honorwent to Eva Green – but her appearance in 'Casino Royale'is definitely one big step forward for her career.  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Tue, 21 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4944/1/E-Diversity-in-unity---written-by-Anita-Brkanic.html  Diversity in unityMerlin International Theater celebrates EU accession with a series of mini festivals  written by Anita Brkanic Cultural exchange plays a vital role in getting to know our fellow nations. Aiming to build up a sense of community in the countries awaiting EU accession in 2004, Merlin International Theater in Budapest will attempt to introduce the cultural life as well as the long-established and new values of the 9 nations that enter the Union together with Hungary in May this year. Entitled “Beugró,” the festival promotes international co-operation and friendship through theater, dance, music performances, literary readings, and gastronomy. The aspiration is to give a portrayal of all newly joining countries with the assistance of regional cultural institutes. Apart from that, the purpose of the program series is to boost the realization of the international partnership proclaimed by the Community. Therefore, the festival does not only wish to satisfy the curiosity of Hungarian audiences, but aims at developing a long-term exchange of ideas between the countries presented. The event series are expected to start in January 2004 and will last until May1, 2004, with a large-scale party planned for April 30 and May 1, 2004 with the purpose of celebrating EU accession. Performances will be presented in their original native language with English subtitles, while other programs will be simultaneously translated to English.At a press conference held on December 9, 2004 Budapest Mayor Gabor Demszky pointed out that “knowing a culture of a country helps understanding its people,” adding that Merlin will be the perfect host for these cultural events. As Jurgen Koppen, Head of the European Union Delegation to Hungary, put it, “In Europe we have diversity in unity.” Some future events planned by the Merlin International Theater include producing brochures, CDs, and videos about all the participants and their productions, as well as developing an interactive website for the event series. “This is another step to bring the new EU reality to citizens of Hungary and the citizens of other countries of Europe,” said Koppen.Schedule dates for the presentation of the countries: mini-festivals organized on weekends· 15-18 January Czech Republic· 29 January -1 February Slovakia· 12-15 February Slovenia· 26-29 February Poland· 11-14 March Estonia· 25-28. March Latvia· 1-4 April Lithuania· 15-18 April Malta- Cyprushttp://www.budapestweek.com/newsites/performance/performance20.html    letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 20 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4942/1/E-Iranian-Women-Directors-News-Conference-in-Croatia.html  Iranian Women Directors News Conference in CroatiaISNA - Tehran Service: Culture - CinemaTehran, Mar.18 (ISNA)-A News conference with the participation of Iranian women directors, Pouran Derakhshandeh, Ferial Behzad and Aniseh Shah Hosseini was held in Zagreb's U.N Human Rights office by "Yasminka Petre", through the cooperation of Iran and Croatia's Friendship Association. "In Iran, women work side by side of men, which documentary and film producing can be named as one of these shared activities," said Yasminka Petre. "Iranian films are not unfamiliar to Croatians. Croatians have watched Iranian films for many years. Croatia has complete cooperation with all artists in Iran," he said."Zagreb is well known for making children films and cartoons, but can we expect Iran and Croatia to cooperate in making children films?" said Petre while addressing Iranian film makers in this news conference. Pouran Derakhshandeh while responding to Petre's question said that not only in Iran but all over the world, the most films were made for children. "It is best to merge Croatian experience on children films with the love to produce children films' in Iran and to extent our cooperation. Iran's T.V will support this plan too," she said. Ferial Behzad said it would be better that films produced in Iran were made to be broadcasted by Croatian T.V. http://www.isna.ir/Main/NewsView.aspx?ID=News-687561&Lang=E   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 20 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4940/1/E-Korijeni---List-domovinske-i-iseljene-Hrvatske.html  KorijeniList domovinske i iseljene Hrvatske  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 20 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4939/1/E-Mario-Perestegi-in-Concert---USA-Tour-2006.html  MARIO PERESTEGI USA TOUR  USA TOURWashington D.C., March 25thWilliamsburg, March 28thNew York, March 29thBoston, March 31stChicago, April 2nd Born in Zagreb in 1971, MARIO PERESTEGI studied organ under ProfessorAndrija Galun and church music at the Institute for Church Music inZagreb with Professor Andjelko Klobucar. He then completed a Master'sDegree in organ performance at the Music Academy in Ljubljana,Slovenia, in the class of Professor Hubert Bergant. Later, heperfected his interpretation of French organ music under the tutelageof the famous Parisian organist Marie-Claire Alain. Since 1996 he hasbeen an Assistant Professor at the Zagreb University, where heteaches Aesthetics of Music and Organ Literature and at the MusicAcademy in Ljubljana he lectures on organ literature.Mr. Perestigi's concerts contain works for organ that were composedduring the Baroque period, as well as contemporary 20th centuryworks. His special interest lies in new compositions by modernCroatian composers. In addition to more than 200 solo concerts, heregularly performs as a chamber musician, giving concerts withsingers, trumpeters and violinists. He has performed many times as asoloist with orchestras performing the works of Handel, Haydn, Bossiand Poulenc. Perestigi is a frequent guest of music festivals such asthe Po Organ Evenings, Split Summer Festival, Evening at St. Donat,and Rab Evenings. Beyond Croatia, he often performs throughoutEurope: Italy, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Austria, Germany andLatvia. And in 2005, Mr.Perestigi toured Austrialia giving concertsat Sydney Cathedral, Melbourne Cathedral and Canberra Concert Hall.Organ RecitalMarch 25th, 2006 at 6:30 p.m.Saint Patrick's Church619 Tenth St. NWWashington D.C. 20001CONCERT PROGRAMJ. Bajamonti (1744-1800) Sonata for organAllegro – Adagio -AllegroJ. S. Bach (1685-1750) Concert in G-majorBWV 592Allegro – Adagio –AllegroC. Franck (1822-1890) Choral in a-minorF. Peters (1903-1986) Herr Jesus hat einGärtchen(Choral I, II, III,IV variation, Finale)Anonimus (Klanjec, 17th cen.) Sonata for organAllegro – Andante –AllegroA. Klobuc;ar (1931*) «The Song ofCreatures of St. Francis»Moon and Stars / FireFranjo Dugan (1874-1948) Toccata in g-minorUSA TOURWashington D.C., March 25thWilliamsburg, March 28thNew York, March 29thBoston, March 31stChicago, April 2nd  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 20 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4938/1/E-New-Croatian-Films--Silver-Lake-Film-Festival-in-Hollywood.html  New Croatian Films @ Silver Lake Film Festival in HollywoodDear Friends:For the first time Croatian cinema, will be presented as a curatedprogram and part of another festival. All films will be screened atthe Arc Light theatres during the Silver Lake Film Festival inHollywood. Please check www.silverlakefilmfestival.org  for more details. Tickets go on sale Monday March 20.NEW CROATIAN FILM PROGRAMCurator: Ziggy MrkichPresented by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Croatia &The Consulate General of the Republic of Croatia, Los AngelesWe are pleased to present New Croatian Film at the Silver Lake FilmFestival, a selection of six recent award-winning films (all withEnglish subtitles) by filmmakers of various generations, styles andmotivations. Deeply rooted in its national literature, Croatian filmsare an integral part of the Central European style and artisticexpression, in which life, and primarily family life, is portrayedrealistically without sugar-coating, sky-high budgets, and forcedaction.WHAT IVA RECORDED ON OCTOBER 21, 2003/Sto je Iva Snimila 21, Listopada2003 (US Premiere)Fri., March 24, 9:30 pm(Croatia, 2005, 92mins.)Director: Tomislav Radic; Screenwrwiters: Ognjen Svilicic, TomislavRadic Proclaimed by the Croatian Film Critics Association as the Best CroatianFilm of 2005, a teenaged girl receives a digital video camera for her14th birthday and decides to film her birthday party, while herstepfather is using the party as an opportunity to negotiate with apossible new business partner. Events begin to spin wildly out ofcontrol, as her family and guest begin drinking and arguing, while thecamera complacently records their antics. SORRY FOR KUNG FU/ Oprosti za King Fu (Los Angeles Premiere)Sun., March 26, 9:30 pm(Croatia, 2004, 71mins.)Director: Ognjen Svilicic; Screenwriter: Ognjen Svilicic; Producer: Vesna MortWinner of the Grand Prix at the Warsaw International Film Festival, thiscomedy examines the cultural divide: Returning to Croatia after a longabsence in Germany unmarried and pregnant Mirjana must face hertraditional family and the rumors surrounding her circumstances. Circumstances get very complicated when Mirjana gives a birth to a boywith Asian features.WHAT IS A MAN WITHOUT A MOUSTACHE?/Sto je Muskarac bez Brkova(U.S. Premiere)Wed., March 29, 8:15 pm(Croatia, 2005, 109 mins.)Director: Hrvoje Hribar; Screenwriters: Renato Baretic, Hrvoje Hribar;Producers: Hrvoje Hribar, Mirko GalicAn international hit and winner of the Audience Award at the 2005 ZagrebFilm Festival. A romantic comedy about a young widow, an agingimmigrant who has returned home from Germany, and a priest from abankrupt parish with whom she falls in love, all of whom are strugglingto come to terms with the post-war environment, complete with itsprejudices and illusions.LONG DARK NIGHT/Duga Mracna NocSun., March 26, 1:30 pm, reception to follow with Goran Visnjic(Croatia, 2004, 195 mins.)Director/Screenwriter: Antun Vrdoljak Producers: Antun Vrdoljak, GoranVisnjic, Jadran Film, Mirko GaliCroatia's official submission for the 2005 Academy Awards for BestForeign-Language Film, LONG DARK NIGHT is an emotional portrait of anentire country caught in the devastation of WWII, and the consequencesbrought onto one small village of Croatians of German ethnic backgroundduring the 1940's â€" 1950's. Iva (Goran Visnjic), a college studentdevoted to his family and friends, finds himself forced to fight withthe communist partisans when war erupts and his best friend, Mata, endsup fighting on the opposite side with the Nazi-allied Ustasha. The pathof these two former friends â€"both troubled by their respective choices â€" mirrors the complex anddifficult transformation of Croatia during that time.A WONDERFUL NIGHT IN SPLIT/Ta Divna Splitska NocMon., March 27, 7:45 pm(Croatia, 2004, 100mins.)Director/Screenwriter: Arsen-Anton Ostojic; Producer: Jozo PatljakCroatia's official submission for the 2006 Academy Awards for BestForeign-Language Film. It's New Year's Eve on the narrow cobblestonedstreets of the ancient port town of Split on Croatia's Adriatic Coastand everyone's up for a celebration. Stylishly shot in black and whiteand constructed around three very human stories, Ostojic's debut featurefollows a smalltime drug dealer involved with a war widow and her son, ayoung female junkie in crisis mode and a depressed American sailor, anda teenage couple. Shot entirely in the hauntingly beautiful Ghetto ofSplit, these three love stories unfold, and each character will haveirreversibly changed hir or her life by the stroke of midnight.WITNESSES/SvjedociThu., March 30, 5:45 pm(Croatia, 2003, 90mins.)Director/Screenwriter: Vinko Bresan; Producer: Ivan MalocaWinner of the Special Jury Prize at the Medfilm Festival Roma, Peaceand Ecumenical Film Award at the Berlin Film Festival and many otherprices at the festivals around the world. In a small Croatian towndefending itself against the Serb army, this story unfolds from anumber of different view points.A grieving wife and mother mourns the death of her husband, while heryoung son murders a Serbian man in his home. The woman's other sonsuffers from a war wound, while his girlfriend conducts aninvestigation into the Serbian man's death. Bresan's political dramaexplores ethnic hatred and moral ambiguity against the backdrop of war. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Ziggy MrkichDubrovnik International Film Festivalwww.DUBROVNIKfilmfestival.comMay 31, - June 4, 2006Croatia  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 20 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4936/1/EH-Pixeltown-in-your-town-Book-Signing-by-Marija-Miletic-Dail.html  Pixletown "book signing" 8-og travnja 2006 u San PedruPixletown "book signing" April 8th 2006 in San Pedro  Marija Miletic Dail will have her "Pixletown- the World Found" book signing at the Croatian Cultural Center, 510 7th street in San Pedro - on the 8th of April at 4 PM. She will talk about the book as well as about her career as an animator, director and producer of animation in all of the major studios in Hollywood. The book will be sold at half the price at the signing. Snack and refreshments will be served. All are welcome! Marija Miletic Dail ce imati "book signing" 8-og travnja u Hrv. Kult. Centru u San Pedru u 4 PM sa zakuskom i picem.Knjiga se zove "Pixletown - the World Found". Moze je se kupiti preko Amazon.com i u Borders book stores, no ja cu je imati u San Pedru u pola cijene, ali to je samo za vrijeme potpisivanja. Ja inace ne prodajem knjigu, vec knjizare i Amazon.com. Pokazivat cemo par mojih kratkih filmica ;"Red rock" i "Kolo", a mozda i "Why not?".Why not? Svi su dobro dosli, dapace neka nas dodje sto vise. Imam jos jednu vijest: Ako Bog da, na ljeto cu otici u Europu rezirati 78 kratkih filmova za Slovensko/francusku produkciju; sa boravkom u Parizu, te Ljubljani i Zagrebu. Trajat ce blizu dvije godine. To je za sada sve - hvala Ti na usluzi.Drz se, Nenade i pozdrav od Marije Miletic Dail Order directly from Amazon, by clicking below:   http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1413776361/104-0752846-5715941?v=glance&n=283155   Editorial Reviews  Book Description Born in Zagreb, Croatia, Marija studied art and worked as an illustrator for the daily newspapers, while still in high school. Her animation career had its beginning at the “Zagreb Film” studio, which “infected” her with enough enthusiasm to last her a lifetime. Daughters Mirna and Vera, the “apples of her eye”, provided her with six beautiful grandchildren and enough stories for another lifetime. Marija spends her time between Carmel Valley and Zagreb, with her artist husband Dr. Sukhdev Singh Dail. “There is nothing new under the sun” has been quoted thousands of times in the centuries past. However, there was something “new” on the horizon, just waiting to be “discovered,” or simply, brought into the light. Such is the case in the story of Pixletown, where a whole world existed, and even thrived, undiscovered for eons, until this century, when the vehicle had been invented to bring it to our attention. That vehicle was the computer.  Marija Miletic Dailwww.marijamileticdail.com/ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0587286/  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 20 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4946/1/H-Odlomci-iz-knjige-Kostelici---Cijela-istina.html  Odlomci iz knjige Kostelici - Cijela istinaKupite knjigu Online:http://www.tomislavbirtic.com/ Poglavnik je vec pobjegao iz domovine, ostaci ustasake vlasti su na radiju pozivale gradjanstvo da mirno doceka jugoslavensku vojsku, a Bobanovi legionari su zaprijetili da ce sve vojno sposobne musakarce koji se odbiju povlaciti prema Austriji, a oni ih pronadju, ubiti. U noci sa 7. na 8. svibnja 1945. Zagrebom se sirila vijest da lubiricevci kolju po gradu; nakon cetiri godine aritmije uzbuna i preduzbuna, bijede u kojoj se aristokracija od puka razlikovala josa samo po obrazovanju, manirima i nekretninama, otac Ante Kostelica morao je donijeti najvazniju odluku u dotadasanjem zivotu.Otac Ante Kostelica bio je zeljeznicar, tramvajac. U ratu je bio domobran, ali je procijenio da ga, ostane li u Zagrebu, partizani nece strijeljati. Nije bio gorljivi pobornik palog rezima, nego je zeljeznicarima i tramvajcima Endehazija nametnula radnu obvezu. Povrh toga, otac Ante Kostelica, ciji je jedan od jedanaestoro brace bio banski savjetnik (rang ministra!), bio je fakultetski obrazovan covjek, pa je imao i dodatni razlog za vjeru da ga partizani nece ubiti: nova vlast jednostavno nema strucnog kadra, potreban je.U posvemasanjem kaosu nastalom ulaskom partizana u Zagreb, oni koji su se u Zagrebu zatekli razlicito su prolazili. Opcenito, partizani se nisu okomili na ljude koji su ostali u gradu. Oni koji su napustili Zagreb stradali su na Bleiburgu i kriznom putu, stradali su i mnogi koji su odlucili ostati, ali, u danima bez pravila jedno je pravilo ipak postojalo: vazno je bilo biti poznat. Umjetnik, sportasa, trgovac... ali poznat, trebalo je imati vezu, biti potreban.Ante Kostelic malo prica o prvim poratnim danima, no rekao mi je da se u njihovoj kuci nikad nije govorilo "oslobodjenje", nego "prevrat", te da mu partizani nisu dirali oca. Otac je nastavio raditi u ZET-u kao komercijalni direktor, a u vremenu kad se glava doista lako gubila, jos lakse dospijevalo u zatvor, jedina neugoda koju je obitelj Kostelic morala izdrzati bilo je nametnuto useljenje mlade skojevke. Zagreb je 1939. godine imao sto i osamdeset tisuca stanovnika, za vrijeme Endehazije grad je narastao na dvjesto i pedeset tisuca, uglavnom Bosanaca i Hercegovaca, a nakon 1945. napucavanje je nastavljeno. Problem stanovanja nova je vlast rjesavala prisilno useljavajuci dosaljake starosjediocima, otuda i neugodno Kostelicevo sjecanje na rigidnu partijku sto nikad nije nosila nista osim sivomaslinaste uniforme, a o opasacu je stalno imala okacene dvije rucne bombe.Kostelic je bio opcinjen svojim djedom, vlasnikom jedne od tri najvece privatne biblioteke u Hrvatskoj, s dvadesetak tisuca knjiga. Cesto je odlazio djedu u Split, cemu se silno veselio: beskonacnom promatranju geografskih karata sto ih je djed crtao iz hobija, djedovim povijesnim pricama i knjigama; samo je majku, o kojoj i danas cesto govori, volio i postovao koliko i djeda... I, djed ga nije, poput oca, opterecivao za djecju dob preteskom literaturom, poput Dantea.- Ja sam se protiv toga pobunio! I zato sam izabrao sport! kaze Ante Kostelic.Kad smo se sastali da mu obrazlozim kakvu knjigu pisem, iskoristio sam priliku i zamolio Kostelica da mi podrobnije prica o razlozima, ili bar onome sto on smatra razlozima zbog kojih mu je sport bio toliko privlacan. Stovise, pitao sam ga je li to mozda zbog toga sato je odrastao u vremenu kad su mnoge vrijednosti duboko ukorijenjene u njegovo obiteljsko naslijedje obrazovanje, strani jezici, latinski, maniri, bonton, pohadjanje glazbene sakole, ukratko ono sto se naziva beckom skolom bile doslovce anatemizirane. Pitao sam ga, eksplicitno, je li u sport pobjegao jer nije mogao podnijeti "tesaku knjigu", ili zato sato nije mogao podnijeti sadisticko obrusaavanje svih onih sato su nazlili Zagreb na sve suptilnije od parola i koracnica. Kostelic je rekao samo da je obozavao pikulanje, da su ga fascinirale te saarene kuglice u svim mogucim bojama (majka ga je grdila jer su mu ruke zbog pikulanja stalno bile prljave), pa je promjena teme, pojacana neverbalnom komunikacijom izraz lica je odavao da mu tema definitivno nije draga bila odgovor kojim sam z morao zadovoljiti.No, jedno je sigurno: sport je bio cisto gradjanska stvar, oaza duha koji bi z, da nije bilo dva prevrata, nesmetano razvijao, a ovako z negdje morao skloniti. U kaosu cije ce prevodjenje u kakvo-takvo uredjeno drusatvo potrajati godinama postojao je otocic za djecu omrazenih pripadnika negdasanje gradjanske klase, sport. Radosna, nasmijana, raspolozena Janica Kostelic sjela je na zadnje jedisate dzipa Chevrolet. Vozio je otac, na suvozackom mjestu je bio doktor Zeljko '8aucur. "Odvrnuli" su Olivera do daske i povremeno pjevali glasnije od zvuka koji je dopirao iz zvucnika. Prema stazi na kojoj ce z za koji sat voziti slalomske utrke za kombinaciju Janica je krenula kao da nakon pobjede vozi prema hotelu, kao da je vec pobijedila. Imala je neobican sjaj u ocima...Neprekidno je bila ozlijedjena, propustila je bazne pripreme. Nitko nije mnogo ocekivao, ali apetiti su porasli nakon izvrsne voznje kombinacijskog slaloma. Na suhom snijegu, koji pozbno pogoduje tehnicki superiornima.Ante Kostelic je, u ciljnoj areni spusta, u dzepu jakne imao malu drvenu olovku i na komadu papira je racunao Janicine izglede. Prvo za osvajanje bilo kakve medalje, a potom za trijumf. Pokusaavao je procijeniti koje ce joj vrijeme biti dovoljno. - Necu izazivati Boga, ali mogli bismo osvojiti medalju mrmljao je Ante Kostelic.Promjene Gipsovog raspolozenja su bile uzasne. Kad je do Janicinog nastupa ostalo samo cetiri ili pet natjecateljica, rekao je '8aucuru, koji je cijelo vrijeme stajao uz njega: "Uh... Tesako, tesako bu do medalje, kuzisa, tesako bu do medalje." Kad je, na osnovu Janicine prednosti u slalomu i voznji vecine konkurentica, zakljucio da Janica moze osvojiti medalju, mrmljao je: "Uh, super, medalja! Ali, ne zlatna, zlato ne mre." I, kad je, konacno, Janica dosala na cilj, a Kostelic shvatio da je pobijedila, samo je ponavljao: "Janica olimpijska pobjednica, Janica olimpijska pobjednica, Janica olimpijska pobjednica." - za ne vjerovati, u vremenu izmedju ulaska u cilj natjecateljice koja je vozila prije Janice, i Janicinog starta, on je tom olovcicom na papiru nabrzinu izracunao koje vrijeme joj je dostatno za zlatnu medalju sjeca z '8aucur najdramaticnijih trenutaka u dotadasanjem zivotu Janicinog tate-trenera.Nakon slalomske utrke za kombinaciju clanica Organizacijskog odbora Igara, Fransoiz zweifel, prisla je Antunu Vrdoljaku i pitala ga je ostaje li i dalje pri zelji da dodijeli medalje bas u toj disciplini. U Medjunarodnom olimpijskom odboru nastoje predstavnicima nacionalnih odbora darovati zadovoljstvo da basa oni dodjeljuju zlatne medalje reprezentativcima svojih zemalja, a zweifelova je, smatrajuci da Janica nece izdrzati kombinacijski spust, a ima sjajne sanse u slalomu, Vrdoljaku savjetovala da z predbiljezi za drugu disciplinu. Nazvala ga je u hotelsku sobu i zamolila ga da navrati u njen ured, te mu je rekla: "Ante, ona ce vjerojatno osvojiti medalju u slalomu. U kombinaciji, tesako."Vrdoljak je, pak, bio siguran da ce Janica trijumfirati u kombinaciji, racunao je na Janicinu svjezinu na pocetku Igara, a ionako je zbog drugih poslova morao otputovati iz Salt Lake Cityja, pa je inzistirao da ga se uvrsti u protokol dodjele medalja za kombinaciju.Prema protokolu, organizatori su Janicu preuzeli u hotelu i vec je u ranim popodnevnim satima, otprilike tri sata prije svecanosti, oko cetiri popodne, sluzbenim automobilom odvezli u grad, gdje z imala odrzati dodjela medalja. I, dok su nju pripremali za ceremoniju, u sjedisatu reprezentacije odvijala z drama: saznavsai od Pavleka da ce medalje dodjeljivati Antun Vrdoljak, Ante Kostelic je odlucio da Janica nece stati na postolje, ne dolazi u obzir da zlatnu medalju primi iz njegovih ruku. Kostelic je bjesnio, nije z mogao smiriti, a kad je stozer saznao da je Vrdoljak teatralno najavio kako ce z uprizoriti u tamnom odijelu i lakiranim cipelama, te z pred cijelim svijetom prikazati kao najveci prijatelj obitelji, napetost je bila na vrhuncu. Samo su sigurnosne mjere stajale izmedju njega i cina povlacenja Janice iz protokola. zbog straha od terorizma samo su najavljene osobe mogle proci kontrolne tocke, a Kosteli!c nije bio na protokolovom popisu...- Ne mozesa to uciniti, Gips. To je skandal. Prva zlatna olimpijska medalja. smirivao ga je Pavlek.Medjutim, od dana kad z Marica uplakana vratila sa sastanka s Vrdoljakom, na kojem je pokusaala ishoditi da HOO, za potrebe trenaznog procesa, tijekom Igara u Naganu financira boravak blizu staze, a ne u Olimpijskom zlu, Ante Kostelic ne zeli cuti za njega. - Cuj, ne radi se tu o Anti Kostelici i Antunu Vrdoljaku, radi se o Hrvatskoj, covjece. Svi reflektori svijeta su uprti u tebe, necesa valjda sad napraviti svinjariju?! Tko ce shvatiti te vasae intrige? zamisli kakav cesa skandal izazvati kad sve svjetske novine objave: Hrvatica nije primila medalju! apelirao je '8aucur.- Ne! Ne, ne... Ja znam sato je on o meni rekao, ne moze to tako nije se dao Kostelic.Svi okupljeni u dnevnoj sobi reprezentacije, dakle cijeli stozer reprezentacije plus ljudi iz Hrvatskog olimpijskog odbora, znali su da agresivnim pristupom prema Kostelicu nece postici nisata drugo osim kontraefekta, pa su ga takticno nastojali odobrovoljiti. Poceo se smeksaavati kad je shvatio da nema nacina promijeniti uglednika koji ce dodijeliti medalje.S najljepsaima osmijehom na svijetu Janica je primila zlatnu medalju, od Vrdoljaka.Na skijalisata, u osvajanje srebrne u superveleslalomu, te zlatnih u slalomu i veleslalomu, vozila se u istoj "ekipi". Slusaala je i pjevala jednog te istog Olivera.Kupite knjigu Online:http://www.tomislavbirtic.com/   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Fri, 10 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4947/1/E-The-Passion-to-Skate---Sandra-Bezic-Story.html  CROATIAN BOOK CLUB OF NEW YORKThe Passion to Skate - Sandra Bezic StoryIn honor of the Turin Olympics, we wish we had a book in English about Janica Kostelic, the most decorated woman in Olympic Alpine skiing history.www.janica.croski.hr  Our next ‘book of the month’ is The Passion to Skate: an Intimate View of Figure Skating by Sandra Bezic. Written by a competitive skater, choreographer, director and producer Sandra Bezic, five time Canadian pairs champion & Olympic competitor, this volume offers insight into philosophies and appreciation of the sport. Bezic quote: “The dream begins the first time you feel your blades cutting across the hard, cold surface and discover the effortless motion of gliding. The first time you find yourself believing, if only for a few moments, that you are the most graceful or the most powerful person in the world.”At the Turin Olympics, Bezic was an NBC commentator. The Passion to Skate: an Intimate View of Figure Skating and other Croatian books are available at www.amazon.com for as little as .87 cents and up. Meeting place: Croatian Cultural CenterAddress: 502 West 41st Street, New York, NY (between 10th & 11th Avenues) Dates: Every Third Wednesday in the month, April 19th, 2006 at 6 p.m.Next book selection: the Passion to Skate: an Intimate View of Figure Skating by Sandra BezicPlease read the book in advance.A Croatian Book Club is meeting in New York City to promote Croatian culture. Our club offers readers the opportunity to participate in spirited discussions considering diverse viewpoints about unique subject material.Each month, the facilitator will choose a “book of the month” that will be read by members in advance and discussed later at the monthly meeting. The monthly meeting will last from approximately 1-2 hours, depending on the vitality of the discussion, size of the group and availability of space. Below is a partial list of books that will be discussed:* The Stone Fields by Courtney Angela Brkic* Infidelities – stories of War and Lust by Josip Novakovic* How We Survived Communism and Even Laughed by Slavenka Drakulic* Neither Red nor Dead by Stevo Julius* The Museum of Unconditional Surrender by Dubravka Ugresic* The Banquet in Blitva by Miroslav Krleza* The Bridge to Dalmatia – Search for the Meaning of Place by Francis Violich* Delightful Dalmatia by Alice Lee Moque * The Turk and My Mother by Mary Helen Stefaniak* Sarajevo Marlboro by Miljenko Jergovic * Croatian Tales of Long Ago by Ivana Brlic Mazuranic* Anna Marinkovich by Edward Ifkovic * Carrying the Farm on Her Back-A portrait of Women in a Village by Eva Skold Westerlind* Healing the Heart of Croatia by Joseph Kerrigan* Goodby Dear Old Homeland by Yasna Sikic Hood* American Dream - a Guy from Croatia by Boris Miksic* Thorn Lace – Mojmir – A Migrant’s Lot by Ina Vukic* Moments of Truth: Real Stories of Life Changing Inspiration Mike Celizic * The Labyrinth by Blanka Raguz www.blankaraguz.com * You’re Hired: How to Succeed in Business and Life from the Winner of the Apprentice by Bill Rancic* Lovers and Madmen – a True Story of Passion, Politics and Air Piracy by Julienne Eden Busic * Fix Our United States by Krist (Chris) Novoselic www.dwstudios.net * Necessary Targets: A Story of Women and War by Eve Ensler* www.admit2.net Natalija Grgorinic & Ognjen Raden* The Bridge on the Drina by Ivo Andric* Don’t Call Me Rosie by Kathleen Thomas www.thomaswright.com * Louis Adamic www.synapse.ne.jp/saitani/ or www.alibris.com * A Single Step by Heather Mills McCartney (chapters on Croatia) * Can You Hear Me Screaming? by Eric Obenauf www.twodollarradio.com or www.CroatiaGifts.com * First Service by Andrea Jaeger (Maja Muric) www.firstservicebook.com * Celestial Dancer by Anthony Shafer alias Peter Celich * Letters to My Daughters by Mary Matalin (Tomasevich) * Croatia: Travels in Undiscovered Country by Tony Fabijancic * The Passion to Skate: An Intimate View of Figure Skating by Sandra Bezic* Return with Honor by Scott O’Grady * Pixletown: The World Found by Marija Miletic Dail * The Survival League by Gordan Nuhanovic* Tesla: Man Out of Time by Margaret Cheney* Zagreb, Exit South by Edo Popovic* American Scream & Palindrome Apocalypse by Dubravka Oraic Tolic* King of the Confessors by Thomas Hoving* Mother’s Memoirs – Lucy Majnaric Marincel by Emily Marincel Amberg* The Education of a Coach by David Halberstam re: Bill & Steve Belichick * Zinka Milanov and Flora Tosca: Art, Love, and Politics by Bruce Burroughs* Inlaid Pearl by Stacie G. Vesolich * Bogdan Radica – out of printMost of the above books are available free of charge at the Public Library or may be purchased at www.amazon.com and other discount bookstores.Book Club discussion questions and topics:· What specific themes did the author emphasize throughout the book? What do you think he or she is trying to convey to the reader?· Do the characters seem real and believable? Can you relate to their predicaments? To what extent do they remind you of yourself or someone you know?· What was unique about the setting of the book and how did it enhance or take away from the story? · How do characters change or evolve throughout the course of the story? What events trigger such changes?· In what ways do the events in the books reveal evidence of the author’s world view?· Did certain parts of the book make you uncomfortable? If so, why did you feel that way? Did this lead to a new understanding or awareness of some aspect of your life you might not have thought about before?· What did you find surprising about the facts introduced in this book?· How has reading this book changed your opinion of a certain person or topic?· Does the author present information in a way that is interesting and insightful, and if so, how does she or he achieve this?· If the author is writing on a controversial issue, does he or she give proper consideration to all sides of the debate? Does he or she seem to have a bias?· How has the book increased your interest in the subject matter? Facilitator:Katarina Tepesh is a member of the International Women’s Writing Guild. Her essays, “Father’s Funeral” www.quietmountainessays.org/Tepesh  and “Babin Kuk” were published in Caprice and Quiet Mountain Essays. “Yearning for Freedom in a Land of the Free” at http://freeriverpress.org/Tepesh.htm  Free River Press. A short story, “Anica, a Mail Order Bride from Croatia” at CROWNwww.CroatianWorld.net  . “Kolo Danced by Hundreds in New York City”www.puredance.org/pressNada.html  ; “Josip Novakovich - Infidelities – Stories of War and Lust”www.lijepanasadomovinahrvatska.com/folder/tepesh_280905.htm  Katarina is also a member of the Storytellers - International Toastmasters Club, promoting writing, public speaking and leadership skills. Katarina comes from Zagorje region and now lives in New York City. If you are interested in joining The Croatian Book Club (CBC) of New York, please contact Katarina by email tepeshk@aol.com  or telephone 212-744-1985.****  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 08 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4945/1/HE-MATICA-ISELJENIKA-PREPORUCUJE.html  2006  u  HRVATSKA MATICA ISELJENIKA PREPORUCUJECROATIAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION PRESENTS LA FUNDACIÃ"N PARA LA EMIGRACIÃ"N CROATA RECOMIENDA 1. RADIONICA NAIVNOG SLIKARSTVA, JAGNJEDOVEC, PODRAVINAHrvatska matica iseljenika & Galerijska zbirka Josipa Cugovcana, Podravske Sesvete & Sunny Village/Etno selo, JagnjedovecVrijeme odvijanja: 18.- 25. lipnja/radionica namijenjena osobama iznad 17 godina 2. WORLD MUSIC: ETNO-GLAZBENA RADIONICA – GLAZBA ISTRE, GROZNJANHrvatska matica iseljenika & Hrvatska glazbena mladez & Institut za etnologiju i folkloristikuVrijeme odvijanja: 8. – 16. srpnja/radionica namijenjena osobama iznad 17 godinaZa sve podrobnije upute i informacije, javite se: HRVATSKA MATICA ISELJENIKA, Trg  Stjepana Radica 3, 10 000 Zagreb, tel: 385 1 61 15 116, fax: 385 1 61 11 522, e-mail:melita@matis.hr, www.matis.hr2006  u  HRVATSKA MATICA ISELJENIKA PREPORUCUJE CROATIAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION PRESENTS  LA FUNDACIÃ"N PARA LA EMIGRACIÃ"N CROATA RECOMIENDA1. NAIVE ART PAINTING – WORKSHOP IN JAGNJEDOVEC, PODRAVINACroatian Heritage Foundation & Josip Cugovcan Gallery of Podravske Sesvete &Sunny Village/Ethno Village of JagnjedovecTerm:  June 18-25/for adults only 2. WORLD MUSIC: FOLK MUSIC WORKSHOP – MUSIC OF ISTRIA, GROZNJAN Croatian Heritage Foundation, & Jeunesses Musicales Croatia & Ethnology and Folklore Institute Term:  July 8 – 16/for adults onlyFor further information, please contact: HRVATSKA MATICA ISELJENIKA, Trg  Stjepana Radica 3, 10 000 Zagreb, tel. 385 1 61 15 116, fax: 385 1 61 11 522, e-mail:melita@matis.hr, www.matis.hr letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 08 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4948/1/E-Ivana-Kunc-Soprano-in-Concert-on-Dec-9th-2006.html Ivana Kunc in concert at Carnegie Hall     Ivana Kunc, soprano, will perform a concert of her father, Bozidar Kunc's songs on Saturday, December 9th, 2006 at 2:00 PM, at Weill Recital Hall (Carnegie Hall). Ms. Kunc will be accompanied by pianist Daniel Ragone. Known for his modern classical style, Croatian composer, Bozidar Kunc, wrote for both English as well as Croatian text. Although Ivana's aunt, soprano Zinka Milanov, has recorded three of Maestro Kunc's pieces, the majority of the material performed at this concert will be a world premiere.We hope that you will join us for this special occasion. For more information, please contact Ivana Kunc at ivanajoy@yahoo.com   Formatted for CROWN by Ivo Bach  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 26 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4953/1/E-Famous-Croatian-Photographer-looking-for-a-Book-Publisher.html  Croatian Photographer looking for a Book Publisher  My name is Zoran Orlic, I am a Chicago based music photographer.I have been photographing a band called The Frames for 10 years now, and am very anxious to release a photo book from the library I have accumulated, with hopes to be published this year.The Frames are only second to U2 in their native Ireland. Now is time to publish their first book through my eyes and words.This book must be a high-end finished product similar to:Anton Corbijn’s “U2&Iâ€?: http://www.u2-corbijn.com/start.html Hard cover, coated images, fine paper etc…The book’s written portion is finalized and edited, along with important contributing authors from the Chicago music scene. The images are finalized, organized and chaptered. My designers can either complete the design or I can work with a publisher’s designers.More information regarding publicity and book release party information is available upon request. Links to images will also be available to serious candidates.Any leads, ideas or contacts would be greatly appreciated.Cheers and thanks for your time,Zoran OrlicZeroStudio : Photographywww.zerostudio.net  1. 630. 452. 2663Zoran Orlic 2002Synopsis:2006 is the year of The Frames. This is a document of one fan's experience with a band so beloved in its native Ireland that the world will have no choice but to stand up and take notice. Photographer Zoran Orlic traveled to Ireland 10 years ago to meet the then-fledging band after months of playing pen pal with frontman Glen Hansard. Since then Orlic has been allowed unfettered access to the band on tour and in the studio. While traditional concert photos can be taken by anyone with a digital camera and uploaded onto the Internet, Orlic's camera has been the so-called fourth wall in the areas where fans are off limits. Orlic was tour manager for The Frames' first headlining tour of the U.S. in the fall of 2002. With 29 gigs scheduled in 33 days, the band zigzagged the country in a small van with Orlic snapping photos of a serious musical force in action, a road weary band in need of a bed, just being themselves. The connection between The Frames and Chicago was cemented when they recorded "For the Birds" with legendary producer Steve Albini at his Electrical Audio studio. Those sessions yielded a critically acclaimed album and an unbreakable bond with Albini. In never-before-seen photos, readers will see a side of The Frames previously kept under wraps and rare shots of an enigmatic producer in action. Fans have heard the fruits of those recordings and now they will have a chance to see The Frames sweat and bleed their way through the creative process. The Frames returned to Electrical Audio to record part of "Burn the Maps" again with Orlic in tow. Pictures from the early years and personal glimpses provide the book with comedic relief as the lads in turn pose with horn-rimmed glasses and show off their mid-90s fashions. Orlic's anecdotes and memories from these events accompany the photos giving readers a true sense of what life is like as a member of this band. This book will appeal to the same range of people who purchase concert tickets, wearable band merchandise and magazines with The Frames on the cover. It's no secret that The Frames have a fiercely loyal, somewhat obsessive following that travel from county to county to see them perform live. This book not only gives an unadulterated look into the heart of the band, but the soul as well. All of Ireland can get an inside look at The Frames in the States. A must-have addition to any serious Frames fan's collection, this book will also be marketed to the uninitiated curious as to what all the fuss is about. Competition is non-existent since Orlic is the only photographer to cover the band in the U.S. and from an early starting period in the mid-90s. The band is anxious for the public to have a chance to see behind the scenes and is supportive of the endeavor, although they are adamant that this be an independent project.   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 13 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4952/1/E-Nenad-Bach-na-Z1-TV.html  Promocija Klapske Glazbe  13. veljaca 06. TV Z1 - video - Nenad Bach na TV Z1 13.09.2005   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 13 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4959/1/E-Marko-Gazic-in-Seven-and-Counting-band.html  Marko Gazic in 7 & COUTINGYou can visit our website atwww.sevenandcounting.com Album is available for purchase on cdbaby.com/7COUTINGThank you, and I hope you are well these days,Marko Gazicgazic68@hotmail.com NEXT SHOWS - 2006- Friday, february 17th @ The Parlour, 250 West 86th St, $5 cover.- Friday february 24th, @ at Cousin Larry's, Danbury, CT.- Friday, march 10th, @ The Underpass, Elmwood park, NJ, 11:00 pm - Monday, march 13th, @ Crash Mansion, on the lower east side. - Friday, april 14th, @ Kenny's Castaways.- Friday, february 3rd, @ Ace of clubs, (formerly ACME underground)- Friday, january 20th @ Sidewalk; midnight letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 12 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4957/1/E-Hrvatski-Jazz-u-New-Yorku.html  Hrvatski Jazz u New Yorkuhttp://www.jazz.hr/ HGM jazz orkestar Zagreb nastupio na konferenciji IAJE u New YorkuHGM jazz orkestar u New Yorku Od 11. do 14. siječnja održana je u New Yorku 33. konferencija Medjunarodne udruge jazz pedagoga (IAJE), koja posljednjih godina vrijedi za najveći i najvažniji svjetski skup jazz glazbenika. Posebni značaj ove konferencije je prvi nastup nekog hrvatskog ansambla u povijesti te organizacije. Naime, HGM jazz orkestar Zagreb je u petak 13.1. u njujorskom hotelu Sheraton, a u sklopu konferencije, održao koncert pod ravnanjem svog sefa dirigenta Sigija Feigla. Gost solist bio je američki trubač John Thomas. HGM Jazz Orkestar Zagreb je bio odlično pripremljen za taj važan nastup, a izvodio je djela koja su mu već odranije na repertoaru, uključujući i skladbe hrvatskih skladatelja Miljenka Prohaske i Antun Tomislava Sabana. Uz Thomasa, kao solisti su se istaknuli i neki članovi orkestra, posebice trombonist Vid Zgajner i trubač Antonio Geček. Unatoč velikom broju vrhunskih koncerata (izmedju ostalih, na ovogodisnjoj konferenciji su nastupili i Chick Corea Trio, Count Basie Big Band, WDR Big Band, Maria Schneider Jazz Orchestra), koncert hrvatskog jazz orkestra bio je dobro posjećen, a o iznenadjujućoj kvaliteti njihovog programa najbolje svjedoči činjenica da je na kraju koncerta bilo dvostruko vise slusatelja nego na početku. Uz brojne američke i nekolicinu austrijskih glazbenika, u publici su se zatekli i hrvatski glazbenik nastanjen u New Yorku Nenad Bach, te generalni konzul RH Petar Ljubičić, a ulogu prezentatorice nastupa preuzela je dopredsjednica udruge IAJE Mary Jo Papich, inače ugledan pedagog iz Chicaga hrvatskog podrijetla. Ovim značajnim iskorakom preko "velike bare", možda najvažnijim koncertom od svog osnutka, HGM Jazz orkestar Zagreb jos je jednom dokazao da se polako ali sigurno potvrdjuje kao nezaobilazan ansambl europske scene, čija zanimljivost programa i kvaliteta muziciranja stoje uz bok drugih europskih orkestara koji djeluju već desetljećima. Taj uspjeh postaje jos značajniji u svjetlu činjenice da u Hrvatskoj ne postoji institucionalizirana jazz pedagogija. Antun Tomislav Saban   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 12 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4955/1/E-DUBROVNIK-FOLKLORE-ENSEMBLE-LINDJO-USA-TOUR.html  DUBROVNIK FOLKLORE ENSEMBLE LINDJO USA TOURHrvatska Loza i Hrvatski kulturni centar Chicago, organiziraju gostovanje cuvenog folklornog ansambla LINDJO, iz Dubrovnika u Americi. Ansambl postoji vec 40 godina i uvijek je bio u samom vrhu hrvatske kulture. Vise o njima mozete procitati