Thu 11/5/09
10:00am-
Mission Theater
Mission, KS

Sun 11/8/09
1:00pm-
Turner GACA Belton, MO

Mon 11/9/09
7:00am-
Mission Theater
Mission, KS

20 Years Fall of the Berlin Wall and it all startet in Leipzig
The Miracle of Leipzig
as retold in this award-winning documentary: (Das Wunder von Leipzig)
By award winning film makers Sebastian Dehnhardt und Matthias Schmidt

Documentary Film, 90 Minutes
[Emmy, Deutscher Fernsehpreis, Bayerischer Fernsehpreis, Grimme Preis]
English, with Conversations in German, with English Subtitles
The Film will be shown (3 times). Click here to download flyer.
Following the film, there will be Opportunities for Round Table Discussions, which will be lead by Native Speakers in German as well as in English

Tickets: $5.00
Beverages available at the bar for purchase!

Sponsored by the Hannover Commission of the K.C. Sister City Association - Chair: Traute Kohler, email: tkohler@ku.edu

From the CONSULATE OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC

Significant events inn the recent history of the Czech and Slovak Republics will be commemorated during November 5-7, 2009.

Thursday, November 5th – Lunch meeting with downtown Rotary Club with Czech and Slovak officials followed by an art exhibit and reception in the evening.

Friday, November 6th – NATO celebration at Truman Library with WWI Museum tour and party in the evening with dinner and dancing.

Saturday, November 7th – Program, film and reception.

Please contact Jirina LaVine at 816-753-2540

A MIDWEST TRIBUTE TO CZECH & SLOVAK INDEPENDENCE
As the Berlin Wall tumbled and the Iron Curtain crumbled, actors, students, rock-and-roll musicians, and a playwright led one of the most unique revolutions in history. Join us as we celebrate this momentous occasion.

The Midwest Consulates of the Czech & Slovak Republics along with the Czech and Slovak Club of Greater Kansas City invite you to a 20-year salute to The Velvet Revolution. Experience  art, history, the revolution and freedom while you enjoy ethnic food, pivo and the Midwest's best polka band.

Friday November 6

Velvet Revolution Celebration!
This revolution marks the 1989 break away from Soviet communism by the Czech and Slovak citizens, followed shortly by the election of Václav Havel, former dissident, as president in the country's first democratic elections. Let's celebrate 20 years of freedom in style! Enjoy ethnic food, Czechvar beer, wine, authentic polka music and more!

Sylvester Powell Community Center
6200 Martway (north entrance)
Mission, Kansas 66202
6:00 to 11:00 p.m.

Saturday November 7

"Accidental Army: The Amazing True Story of the Czechoslovak Legion"

Amidst the chaos of World War I, a Czech Professor led a fight for freedom that stretched across three continents. Hear the story of movie production from the creators, enjoy food and drink, and view the original 2009 documentary in the wonderful confines of the National World War I Museum at the Liberty Memorial. This showing of Accidental Army is sponsored by Czechvar (Anheuser- Busch).

National World War I Museum
100 W 26th St. Kansas City, MO 64108, 816-784-1918
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
(A post-movie gathering will be announced at the event.)

Attend the Friday, Nov. 6 Velvet Revolution Celebration (a full evening of dinner and dancing) for just $40 per adult. The registration fee includes the Saturday, Nov. 7 reception and film at the National WWI Museum. Attendance is limited to approximately 200 people per event. Go to www.gkcptp.org and register now.

RSVP is required by Nov. 2. Contact Terry Smitka for more information at 816.217.9487 or tsmitka@rwbaird.com. Checks can be sent to Terry Smitka, 1205 Wellington Way, Liberty, MO 64068. Make checks out to: Czech & Slovak Club of KC. If you are unable to attend the Nov. 6 event, you may register for the Nov 7 film event only. The film documentary showing is free and is limited to space available.

  KRISTKINDLMARKT
Experience all the traditions of a German Christmas; German Arts and Crafts fair - Come enjoy a day of Christmas shopping in a German atmosphere. Traditional cuisine; Children's activities; Enjoy a drink, a snack or a meal!

You can also contact her for information on German Language classes

MAKE YOUR PLANS NOW FOR 2010 NEW YEARS EVE PARTY
Turners German American Hall – Dinner, Dancing, music
$30 per person in advance before 12/15
Call Ilse at 816-836-8526

GLOBAL CELEBRATIONS
Come and enjoy the celebration. Entertainment, Food, Crafts and Cultural Box

Admission and Parking is FREE    

LITHUANIAN HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE
A holiday shopping bazaar, featuring ethnic foods from Lithuania.  The menu will include our famous Cabbage Rolls, Lithuanian sausage and Lithuanian soups.  Slices of tortes in three flavors, will also be offered for sale.  Our famous sourdough rye and pumpernickel loaves as well and whole tortes will also be available. Drinks will include hot cider, hot chocolate, coffee and lemonade.

Baltic amber jewelry will be on display for sale, along with other Lithuanian crafts. In addition, over twenty vendors will join us, each featuring a wide variety of wares for your holiday gift giving.

Ancient Lithuanian “Father Frost” will be on hand for pictures with your children. You may bring your camera!

Admission and Parking is FREE