DAY OF CZECH HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES

On Sunday, December 13, 2015 guests joined in a festive celebration of the season at the Bohemian National Hall with an exciting variety of holiday presentations and gift market sponsored by the Bohemian Benevolent & Literary Association; Consulate General of the Czech Republic; Czech Center New York; and Dvořák American Heritage Association.

DAHA’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

On April 26th, the Dvořák American Heritage Association celebrated its 25th anniversary with special guests Laurie Beckelman (Historic Preservation Expert & Former Chair of NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission), Carol Greitzer (Preservation Advocate & Former NYC Council Member), Anthony Wood (Founder and Chair of New York Preservation Archive Project); Professor Michael Beckerman, Conductor Maurice Peress, Design Historian Majda Kallab Whitaker, Preservationist Jack Taylor, and DAHA's President Susan Lucak.

DAHA SPRING MUSICALE

On March 29th, DAHA hosted an afternoon of instrumental and vocal Czech chamber music. The event featured seasoned musicians and young students, evoking a tradition of late 19th century musical life, from the period when Antonín Dvořák headed the National Conservatory of Music of America in New York City.

DVOŘÁK LEGACY CONCERT

On February 27th, 2015, the Aaron Copland School of Music Orchestra, under the direction of Maurice Peress, performed works by Antonín Dvořák and George Gershwin, exploring the Czech composer and his American legacy.