August in Prague
In the Czech language, the literal translation of August (Srpen) is grass-hook (used in hay making). However, most of the hay was gathered in July thanks to very hot weather throughout Europe. The weather is now cooler but still summery and many exciting events are taking place in Prague! Here are some of them:
Something for art lovers
SCULPTURE GRANDE 2006 - for the third time in Prague, contemporary art is displayed in its city-centre streets. In Wenceslas Square you can see large-scale sculptures created by artists from the USA, Spain, the UK, Germany and other countries. The main star of the exhibition is Dennis Oppenheim (USA) who presents a set of 5 sculptures "Aerial Water Closets". The largest exhibit is the National Museum itself, created by Herbert Hamak (D) who has done a similar piece of work on the Town Hall in Milan. The most prestigious exhibitor is Mark Titchner (UK) who has been nominated for the 2006 Turner Prize. Rather than continue to describe the sculptures, why not come and see them yourself!
For more information look at Gallery Art Factory, info@galleryartfactory.cz, http://www.galleryartfactory.cz.
Something for modern music lovers
LOVE PLANET PRAGUE in the Exhibition Centre in Prague 7, on 11th and 12th August, presents the legendary Pet Shop Boys, Scottish band Franz Ferdinand, metal band Ministry and hiphop star Ice-T. For more information look at http://www.loveplanet.cz.
Something for all ages
FESTIVAL SUMMER LETNÁ at Letná in Prague 7 concentrates on a new circus, motion theatre, mimes and visual art. The new French circus, Malabar, performs Helios II – a fire show and a giant mechanical model of the rear-end of a horse, along with acrobatics. 50 years of Czechoslovakian pantomime will also be celebrated! There are special children's performances. The Festival starts on 21st August and continues until 3rd September. More on: http://www.letniletna.cz.
Something for sport fans
FREESTYLE BMX on the 26th August. The Czech championship in flatland takes place at Nábřeží Ludvíka Svobody in Prague 1. The championship starts at 9.00 in the morning and continues into the afternoon.
Come to Hotel Jenerálka and we can tell you about other interesting events and places to visit. We can help plan your programme. Don't forget to visit our Shop Number 47! Our prices are very competitive and you do not have the trouble of carry shopping bags around the city whilst sightseeing.
August, 2006
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