‘Hero’ Activist Makes Heart Symbol As She’s Jailed for 11 Years
Source: VICE / www.vice.com / By Tim Hume / Maria Kolesnikova had been hailed for her bravery when she ripped up her …
Havel – Summer Rooftop Movies
Summer Rooftop Movies continue! Commemorating the anniversary of August 21, we are partnering with the Czech Center New York to show the …
2021 Annual Gala: The Play’s the Thing
Bohemian Benevolent and Literary Association & Vaclav Havel Library Foundation Annual Gala: THE PLAY’S THE THING With guest of honor Sir Tom …
Portrait of a playwright as an enemy of the state
Source: The New York Times / www.nytimes.com / By Samuel G. Freedman / The cottage belongs to Vaclav Havel, the Czechoslovak playwright, …
Saudi women’s rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul awarded 2020 Vaclav Havel prize
Source: euronews / www.euronews.com / By Euronews / The Council of Europe has awarded its 2020 Václav Havel Human Rights prize to …
Myanmar: Statement by PEN Myanmar condemning the Tatmadaw’s seizure of the state power against the people’s desires, February 2, 2021
1. It is the fundamental principle of democracy that from the people descends the sovereignty of the state. In line with this …
Album: Suzanne Vega – An Evening of New York Songs and Stories
Source: The Arts Desk / https://theartsdesk.com / By Liz Thomson / Suzanne Vega sprang to fame 35 years ago, her eponymous debut …
VHLF & BBLA Annual Gala Celebrating Cultural Diplomacy
VHLF & BBLA Annual Gala Celebrating Cultural Diplomacy and Honoring Ambassador William and Wendy Luers and presenting the fifth annual Disturbing the …
Vaclav Havel Library Foundation Announces Angel Santiesteban Prats as the 2020 Winner, Disturbing the Peace, Award to a Courageous Writer at Risk
The Vaclav Havel Library Foundation announced today that the winner of the 2020 Disturbing the Peace, Award to a Courageous Writer at …
‘Havel’: Film Review
Source: Variety / https://variety.com / By Alissia Simon / This creative biopic of the playwright who became president of Czechoslovakia doesn’t let …