Debates and Author’s Readings

3th MAY 11.00 a.m.
CHARLES UNIVERSITY ARTS FACULTY, Celetná 20, Praha 1, Blue Lecture Hall (No.140), 2nd Floor
CARLO GINZBURG
Lecture entitled “Representing the Enemy. Historical Evidence and Its Ambiguities” by the renowned historian and author of the best-selling books “The Cheese and the Worms” and “The Night Story”.
Organised by: Argo publishers in co-operation with the Italian Cultural Institute

4th MAY 6.00 p.m.
JEWISH MUSEUM – EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL CENTRE, Maiselova 15, Praha 1
EVENING WITH THE AUTHOR RUTH BONDY
This evening marks the publication of Ruth Bondy’s book “Mezi námi řečeno. Jak mluvili Židé v Čechách a na Moravě” (Between Us: How the Czech and Moravian Jews Talked) and the autobiographical title “Víc štestí než rozumu” (Lucky, I Guess). Organised by: Argo publishers in co-operation with the Franz Kafka Society and the Jewish Museum – Educational and Cultural Centre

5th MAY 8.00 p.m.
SKLENĚNÁ LOUKA, Kounicova 23, Brno
ISLANDS OF POETRY
Scottish and Irish writers translated by Czech poets. Justin Quinn, Gabriel Rosenstock, Kevin MacNeil, Petr Borkovec, Pavel Kolmačka.
Organised by: LAF, English and American Studies Department, Masaryk University, Host

5th MAY 8.00 p.m.
ARCHA THEATRE, Na Poříčí 26, Praha 1
ASTERIX IVANOVICH VOCÁSEK OR THE CZECHS: CELTS OR LOONIES?
Literary historian Martin C. Putna and his guests will talk about Celtic and Slavonic paganism, Celtic and Slavonic Christianity, and the modern identity crossover. The evening forms part of the “Scientific Theatre” series at Archa.
Organised by: Archa Theatre in co-operation with Svět knihy, Ltd.

6th MAY 5.00 p.m.
ŠVANDOVO THEATRE LITERARY CAFÉ, Štefánikova 57, Praha 5
ILLUSTRATORS OF MEANDER PUBLISHERS
Meet the illustrators of the Smíchov-based children’s books publishing house Meander. A debate with Jiří Sopko, Petr Nikl, Inka Šafránková, Michaela Černická, Jiří Černický, and Petr Šmalc, will take place on the first day of the 10th BookWorld book fair.
Organised by: Meander publishers

6th MAY 5.00 p.m.
ENGLISH LIBRARY MZK, Solniční 12, Brno
AUTHOR’S READING
Scottish writer Louise Welsh will read from her works.
Organised by: British Council

6th MAY 6.00 p.m.
AUSTRIAN CULTURAL FORUM, Jungmannovo nám. 18, Praha 1
DANIEL KEHLMANN
Author’s reading of the Austrian writer marking the Czech publication of his “Mahlerův čas” (Mahler’s Time).
Organised by: Argo publishers in co-operation with the Austrian Cultural Forum and Goethe-Institut Prague

6th MAY 6.00 p.m.
VELRYBA CAFÉ, Opatovická 24, Praha 1
IRISH LITERATURE EVENING
This evening marks the very first translation of a novel from Irish into Czech: “Pádraig Ó Conaire – Vyhnanství” (Pádraig Ó Conaire – The Exile) and a selection of Irish short stories “Faráři a fanatici” (Priests and Fanatics).
Organised by: FRAKTÁLY publishers

6th MAY 6.30 p.m.–8.30 p.m.
NA PRÁDLE THEATRE – LITERARY CAFÉ, Besední 3, Praha 1
RON BUTLIN & KEITH RIDGEWAY
EMYR HUMPHREYS & NEAL ASCHERSON
Authors’ readings.
Organised by: LAF in co-operation with the British Council and the Guest of Honour / Interpreted

7th MAY 4.30 p.m.
BALBÍNOVA POETICKÁ HOSPŮDKA, Balbínova 6, Praha 2
SERBSKE NALĚĆO / EUROPE IS DYING, SRECKO KOSOVEL’S CENTURY
100 years have passed since the birth of the eminent Slovenian poet. Literary programme prepared by students of Slovenian Studies.

7th MAY 6.00 p.m.
BALBÍNOVA POETICKÁ HOSPŮDKA, Balbínova 6, Praha 2
SERBSKE NALĚĆO / LITERARY READING BY RENOWNED LUSATIAN SORB AUTHORS
Lusatian Sorbs can boast of literature that reaches European standards. Guests include the poets Kito Lorenc and Róža Domaščyna, prose writer Merka Metowa, songwriter Bernd Pittkunings, reciter Mirek Kovářík, Sorabist Kinga Kijo, and student Radek Čermák.

7th MAY 6.30 p.m.–8.30 p.m.
6.30 p.m.–8.30 p.m. Besední 3, Praha 1
HUGO HAMILTON & TRISTAN HUGHES
KIRSTY GUNN & MICHAEL COLLINS
Authors’ readings.
Organised by: LAF in co-operation with the British Council, the Embassy of the United States, and the Guest of Honour Interpreted

7th MAY 7.30 p.m.
BALBÍNOVA POETICKÁ HOSPUDKA, Balbínova 6, Praha 2
SERBSKE NALĚĆO / CHARLES DICKENS: HODOWNA STAWIZNA/A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Theatre performance of the German-Serb Folk Theatre from Budyšín, featuring a single actor in 38 roles! Performed by: Mirko Brankack
Organised by: Friends of Lusatia Society in co-operation with the Lusation Sorb Ludowe nakladnistwo Domowina (Domowina Verlag)

7th MAY 7.30 p.m.
GOETHE-INSTITUT PRAG, Masarykovo nábřeží 32, Praha 1
JAROMIR KONECNY: LITERARY CABARET
Jaromir Konecny was born in 1956 in Prague, and in 1982 emigrated to Germany. He performed various jobs, and has, among other activities, graduated in chemistry. Today he counts among the best-knownrepresentatives of slam poetry in Germany.
Organised by: Goethe-Institut Praha

7th MAY 8.00 p.m.
DIVADLO VIOLA, Národní třída 7, Praha 1
EMÍLIA VÁŠÁRYOVÁ
čte z tvorby oblíbených slovenských básníků.
pořádá: Literárne informačné centrum Bratislava

8th MAY 6.00 p.m.
BARÁČNICKÁ RYCHTA, Tržiště 23, Praha 1 – Malá Strana
SERBSKE NALĚĆO / SMECH NJEJE HRĚCH – AMATEUR THEATRE Sketches by the folk artist Wórša Šolcic. Performed by: Serbska lajska dziwadlowa skupina Chróscicy

8th MAY 7.00 p.m.–8.45 p.m.
NA PRÁDLE THEATRE – LITERARY CAFÉ
Besední 3, Praha 1
AN EVENING WITH POETS FROM IRELAND, SCOTLAND, AND WALES
A reading with Pat Boran, Ron Butlin, Moya Cannon, John F. Deane, Peter Fallon, Gearóid Mac Lochlainn,Kevin MacNeil, Robert Minhinnick, Justin Quinn, and Gabriel Rosenstock
Organised by: LAF and the Guest of Honour Interpreted

8th MAY 7.00 p.m.–8.45 p.m.
BARÁČNICKÁ RYCHTA, Tržiště 23, Praha 1-Malá Strana
SERBSKE NALĚĆO / THE POSITIVE VIBRATIONS OF SLAVONIC MUSIC – CONCERT
Performers: Ahmed má hlad (turbofolk, Czech Rep.), Awful Noise (alternative metal, Lusatia)
Organised by: Friends of Lusatia Society in co-operation with the Lusatian Sorb Ludowé nakladnistwo Domowina (Domowina Verlag)

9th MAY 6.00 p.m.–7.00 p.m.
CAFÉ MONTMARTRE, Řetězová 7, Praha 1
A FINE LINE: ANTHOLOGY OF NEW POETRY FROM CENTRAL AND EAST EUROPE
Prague launch with Czech poets Petr Borkovec and Kateřina Rudčenková and translators Alexandra Büchler and Justin Quinn.
Organised by: LAF in cooperation with Arc Publications

Exhibitions

March 23 to May 14
ENGLISH LIBRARY MZK, Solniční 12, Brno
SCOTTISH LITERATURE SINCE 1920
Poster exhibition on Scottish writing from 1920 onwards.
Organised by: British Council

May 4 to May 29
ZJEVIŠTĚ GALLERY, Školská 3, Praha 1 (tel. 221003504)
LUDVÍK KUNDERA: THE MOUNTAIN OF EVENTS (COMBINED TECHNIQUES)
Selling exhibition of art works by the Nestor of Czech writers and translators, consul of the Q Association, which is a member of the Fine Artists’ Union of the Czech Republic and the Theatre Guild.
Organised by: Zjeviště Gallery

May 7 – 7.00 p.m.
NATIONAL LIBRARY OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC Mirror Chapel, Klementinum 190, Praha 1
VYŠEHRAD’S 70TH ANNIVERSARY
Ceremonial opening of an exhibition marking the 70 years of Vyšehrad. The exhibition, focusing on the publishing house’s long history, will remain open in the National Library until the end of May. (Invitations)
Organised by: Vyšehrad publishers