Moravian Cultural Society http://moravianculturalsociety.org Promoting Czech, Moravian and Slovak Culture Since 1965 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:58:06 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 “Dinner and a Movie – with a Purpose” http://moravianculturalsociety.org/2012/04/20/dinner-and-a-movie-with-a-purpose/ http://moravianculturalsociety.org/2012/04/20/dinner-and-a-movie-with-a-purpose/#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:56:54 +0000 MCS http://moravianculturalsociety.org/?p=409 We hope that you will join us for “Dinner and a Movie – with a Purpose”: a continuing series of events to raise funds to support the Czechoslovak Heritage Museum.
This month, on Saturday 28 April, we are screening the Private Century film, “Small Russian Clouds of Smoke” at Klas Restaurant.  Please see the attached flier for all the details; for reservations, call 708-652-0795.
Thank you in advance for your support!
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THE CZECHOSLOVAK ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS OF CHICAGO
Cordially invite you to attend the

54th Representative Ball

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 4TH 2012

DRURY LANE OAK BROOK

OAK BROOK TERRACE, IL

It is with great pleasure that we announce the following young ladies will be presented
as debutantes at the 54th Representative Ball. From left to right on the photograph
above: Sydney Slager of Barrington, Danielle Hojnicki of Naperville, Nicole Zolman
of Downers Grove, Anna Krcek of Downers Grove, Ekaterina Melnyk of Willowbrook,
and Alyssa Slager of Barrington.

The evening will begin with cocktails at 6:30 PM and dinner will be served at 7:00 PM. The presentation of the 2012 Debutantes will take place at 8:30 PM. Music for dancing will be provided by the Dick Elliot Orchestra following the presentation. Tickets for the ball are $85 per person and include dinner, entertainment and open bar. For reservations, contact Mrs. Vlasta Vicenik at (708) 354-0520 or e-mail representativeball@gmail.com. Seating is limited, please contact us as soon as possible. We look forward to seeing you at the ball!

]]> http://moravianculturalsociety.org/2012/01/09/54th-representative-ball/feed/ 0 The Return’ of the Czech holiday Faire http://moravianculturalsociety.org/2011/07/20/the-return-of-the-czech-holiday-faire/ http://moravianculturalsociety.org/2011/07/20/the-return-of-the-czech-holiday-faire/#comments Wed, 20 Jul 2011 22:53:54 +0000 MCS http://moravianculturalsociety.org/?p=308

CZECH  HOLIDAY  FAIRE

 Start off the Holiday Season with the sights and sounds of the Czech Republic, the Heart of Europe

Presented by the Moravian Cultural Society

Saturday, November 12th, Doors Open at 6:00 pm

at

The Historic Mayslake Peabody Estate

1717 West 31st Street,Oak Brook,IL

 Just a few Blocks West of Rt.83

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

To Make a Reservation Please Call

(630)-325-3873

Tickets: $10 per Person


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  • European Marketplace
  • Czech Beer Garden
  • Moravian Wine Cellar
  • Pastry & Coffee Shop
  • Old World Café

Featuring:
Live Authentic Music
plus
Folk Dancing Performances
in Traditional
Costumes 

Live Entertainment
all Evening! 

Celebrating 47 Years

Moravian Cultural Society  -  P.O. Box 988  -  Westmont, IL 60559 

]]> http://moravianculturalsociety.org/2011/07/20/the-return-of-the-czech-holiday-faire/feed/ 0 Stratford Heritage Days http://moravianculturalsociety.org/2011/05/05/stratford-heritage-days/ http://moravianculturalsociety.org/2011/05/05/stratford-heritage-days/#comments Thu, 05 May 2011 18:36:31 +0000 MCS http://moravianculturalsociety.org/?p=275 The MCS Dancers will be performing at “Stratford Heritage Days” in Stratford Wisconsin, the weekend of Saturday June 11th. They will perform twice on Saturday, the 11th, and once on Sunday, the 12th. They will also take part in the parade that will be on Sunday.

http://www.stratfordwi.com/
http://www.travelwisconsin.com/event_detail/Stratford_Heritage_Days.aspx

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Tickets are $85 and include dinner (your choice of prime rib or orange roughy), open bar, music for dancing (provided by the Dick Elliot Orchestra) and the beautiful presentation and program provided by the debutantes and their escorts.  Invitations were mailed late last month.  If you have not received an invitation and would like to be included in future mailing, please let Vlasta Vicenik at 708 354-0520 know and you will be included in the invitation mailing for future years.

Over 200 women from our Czechoslovak community have debuted over the years and we have already seen third generation debutantes! It is never too early to start thinking about next year.  If you know a young lady (16-21) of Czech or Slovak descent that is interested in being a debutante at the 54th Representative Ball in on February 4, 2012 please contact us and they will receive the 2012 invitation letter.

For any other additional Information please contact Vlasta Vicenik at 708 354-0520.

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You can access them from the menu above or from the links below.

]]> http://moravianculturalsociety.org/2011/01/04/picture-update/feed/ 0 Winter Wonderfest http://moravianculturalsociety.org/2010/12/19/winter-wonderfest/ http://moravianculturalsociety.org/2010/12/19/winter-wonderfest/#comments Sun, 19 Dec 2010 22:39:31 +0000 MCS http://moravianculturalsociety.org/?p=233 Come and Czech out the MCS dancers at Navy Peir tonight. They go on stage at 6:30. Hope you can make it.

]]> http://moravianculturalsociety.org/2010/12/19/winter-wonderfest/feed/ 0 Christmas Around the World 2010 http://moravianculturalsociety.org/2010/11/22/christmas-around-the-world-2010/ http://moravianculturalsociety.org/2010/11/22/christmas-around-the-world-2010/#comments Tue, 23 Nov 2010 04:44:05 +0000 MCS http://moravianculturalsociety.org/?p=207 The Museum of Science and Industry’s 69th Christmas Around the World Festival

Presents

CHRISTMAS IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC

Featuring the Moravian Cultural Society

Come and experience an old world Czech Christmas with all its customs, traditions, carols and dances.

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Presented at 11:00 am

See the beautiful Czech Christmas Tree throughout the festival until January 9th

The Museum is located at

57th Street and Lake Shore Drive in Chicago

Christmas Around the World is included with regular museum admission

CATW Flyer 2010

Christmas Around the World Link from MSI Chicago

]]> http://moravianculturalsociety.org/2010/11/22/christmas-around-the-world-2010/feed/ 0 An Evening of Czech Culture http://moravianculturalsociety.org/2010/11/15/evening-of-czech-culture/ http://moravianculturalsociety.org/2010/11/15/evening-of-czech-culture/#comments Mon, 15 Nov 2010 19:33:55 +0000 MCS http://moravianculturalsociety.org/?p=201 We would like to Thank everyone who helped to make “An Evening of Czech Culture” a great success.

Thank you to all who attended and helped to support both MCS and Czech/Slovak culture.

Pictures will be up soon for your viewing pleasure.

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Thank you to everyone for their support of Moravian Cultural Society.

If you have any questions or wish to be added to our mailing list, so you can receive information about upcoming events, please email your questions/information to our email address: moravianculturalsociety@yahoo.com or you can use the “Contact Us” link at the top of the page.

Thank you again for your interest and support of Czech and Slovak heritage.

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