Executed Projects in 2012:
December 2012
Christmas Party of Editors, Colleagues and Friends of the Czech Dialogue and the International Czech Club, Czech Centre Prague, Rytirska 31, Prague 1, December 14, 2012
Dr. Marie Imbrova supports a long time by her articles the Czech Dialogue Magazine and monitors the activities of the International Czech Club. So, she likes to take part in the last meeting of this year.
Invitation:
International Czech Club - Czech Dialogue
Accept a cordial invitation to the traditional Christmas Party
of Editors and Friends of the Czech Dialogue
and the International Czech Club
in the Czech Centre Prague, Rytirska 31, Prague 1
on Friday, December 14, 2012 from 06:00 p.m.
We will rejoice, baptize the new Czech calendar,
remind past rich events in the Editorial Office and in the Club,
screen, as a proof, the photos about it,
but, as always, to feast, drink a good wine
and sing merrily the Christmas songs.
But above all, we will celebrate
the Czech Dialogue and the Club,
because even this year it does not cease to exist,
and even on the World Wide Web network,
it began to achieve a considerable success
and to call ever-wider International Czech Community.
To be able to continue to enjoy you
and many others around the world,
we will need again your everything possible support.
And for the benefit of the Editorial Office and the Club:
We will sell the Czech calendar and many other things
- and also ATTENTION!
we will auction two beautiful line drawings of A4 size
on a handmade paper dedicated by Jan Brabenec!
Therefore, kindly, fulfill your wallets,
then you will enjoy an artwork!
Please, confirm your attendance by phone or email.
November 2012
Dr. Marie Imbrova's Lecture "AFRICAN REMEMBRANCES", EUROPE DIRECT Information Centre in Most, University of Finance and Administration, Study Centre in Most, Pionyru 2806, Most, November 29, 2012
Invitation:
2012 European Year for Active Ageing
and Solidarity between Generations
EUROPE DIRECT Information Centre in Most
invites you to a lecture
African Remembrances
Guest is Dr. Marie Imbrova, African Studies Expert
and former Chargé d'Affaires in Kenya and Zimbabwe.
"A personal story of a Czech women who lived several years in Africa
and worked in the diplomatic services of the Czech Republic in Kenya
and Zimbabwe. Africa was close to her heart and became her destiny".
When? On Thursday, November 29, 2012 from 5 p.m.
Where? University of Finance and Administration, Pionyru 2806, Most
What will you learn?
Africa in the 21st century.
Cultural shock in Africa - personal experience is irreplaceable.
Comparison of life in Kenya and Zimbabwe.
Approach and focus of EU aid to these countries.
Personal experience of how the development assistance is treated.
Is it worth, under these conditions, to help Africa?
Power of personal experience and an emphasis on working with the community.
Information on projects in Tengenenge in Zimbabwe and in Mukuru slum in Kenya.
Profile of guest and her activities can be found at www.imbrova.cz
You can see examples of African creative activity and art.
Entry is free and refreshment will be provided.
Please, confirm your participation until November 28, 2012
via e-mail: ed-most@vsfs.cz or call 476 700 299
You are all cordially invited.
Stepan Obrtlik
IC Europe Direct Coordinator, Most
Link: www.europe-direct.cz
November 2012
Dr. Marie Imbrova's Lecture "ZIMBABWE AT THE TIME OF HYPERINFLATION AND TODAY", The Anglo-Czech High School, Co. Ltd., Trebizskeho 1010, Ceske Budejovice 6, November 16, 2012
Invitation:
Zimbabwe at the Time of Hyperinflation and Today
Dr. Marie Imbrova's Lecture
about her life in Zimbabwe and her present activities
On Friday, November 16, 2012, 08:50 - 10:30 a.m.
in the classroom of the 5th year
for the students of the 6th year and of the 2nd year
November 2012
The 2nd Benefit Evening for Tengenenge and Education in Africa, Hotel Holiday Inn, Na Pankraci 15/1684, Praha 4, November 08, 2012
During the 2nd Benefit Evening for Tengenenge and Education in Africa, which will be held on November 8, 2012 from 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Prague (you can find the entire invitation with the programme of the evening at www.tengenenge.cz), Dr. Marie Imbrova will officially present a unique collection of seven jewels, statuettes of the DESTINY by famous sculptor Taurai Rukodzi from Tengenenge (Zimbabwe), which a goldsmith Ms. Jana Gruntova from Cerncice near Louny integrated in silver according to her own author's designs.
Each jewel will be dispatched into the life not only with the accompanying studio photo by Mr. Jiri Bouda from Louny, but also with a small certificate of origin, creators and weight of silver in each jewel and guarantee of statuette origin by Dr. Marie Imbrova.
Each jewel has as a standard an authorial mark by Ms. Jana Gruntova and a hallmarked purity by the Czech Assay Office in Prague.
November 2012
AFRO-BAILAR MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL, Presentation of a new collection by Dr. Marie Imbrova "AUTHENTIC AFRICAN JEWELLERY", Latino Klub Palanca, OD Kotva, Namesti Republiky, Praha 1, November 03, 2012
On November 03, 2012, Dr. Marie Imbrova will support with the presentation of her new collection "AUTHENTIC AFRICAN JEWELLERY" the Afro-Bailar Multicultural Festival, which takes place in Prague from November 01 until November 04, 2012.
More about authentic African jewellery that Dr. Marie Imbrova will introduce, you can read in the article by Jana Ulrichova's "Do Not Miss This Unique Exhibition of African Jewellery!" at www.hobby.blesk.cz
The entire festival programme, you will find at www.afrobailar.cz
October 2012
Dr. Marie Imbrova's visit in Kenya, October 2012
The last week in October, Dr. Marie Imbrova spent with Mrs. Hana Krpesova in Nairobi. The stay was very professional. It included a visit to the Songa Mbele na Masomo Centre in Mukuru slum to where they imported gifts of Czech donors, a visit to the National Museum and visits to the galleries focusing on design.
During this week, Dr. Marie Imbrova also chose or let made a collection of sets for the Afro-Bailar Multicultural Festival, to be held in Prague at the beginning November 2012.
Next, one pleasant afternoon, she spent with the greatest present expert on authentic African jewellery Mrs. Rhodia Mann.
October 2012
Dr. Marie Imbrova's Lecture "AFRICAN JEWEL, TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY", K. A. Polanek Regional Museum, Husova 678, Zatec, October 18, 2012
Dr. Marie Imbrova returns again to Zatec, this time with her lecture "AFRICAN JEWEL, TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY" on October 18, 2012.
Invitation:
The K. A. Polanek Regional Museum
in Zatec
invites you to a lecture
from the series Our Guest
African Jewel, Traditional and Contemporary
On October 18, 2012 from 5 p.m.
in Kriz Villa
African studies expert, Dr. Marie Imbrova
will lecture on jewel creation,
will present her collection of jewels
and at the same time
some of them will offer for sale.
Admission: Basic 30 CZK, Reduced 20 CZK
October 2012
Dr. Marie Imbrova, Independent Candidate of Political Movement PRO! KRAJ, in Regional Elections 2012, October 12 - 13, 2012
Conclusion:
The Political Movement PRO! KRAJ (FOR! REGION) gained in the Usti Region, with a total voter participation of 33.94 %, a total of 17,372 votes, representing 8.15 % of all valid votes and a total of 6 seats in the new 55-member Assembly of the Usti Region. The Political Movement PRO! KRAJ so became one of the five political subjects, besides Communist Party of Bohemia and Moravia (KSCM), Czech Social Democratic Party (CSSD), North Bohemians (Severocesi.cz) and Civic Democratic Party (ODS) that will participate for another election term in the administration of the Usti Region.
Dr. Marie Imbrova, who was on the 53th place of the PRO! KRAJ candidate list, ended due to the 188 preferential electoral votes in total on the 34th place. The complete election results in the Usti Region can be found here (in Czech language only).
September 2012
Dr. Marie Imbrova's Lecture "EMIL HOLUB - THE GREATEST CZECH EXPLORER" Jindrichuv Hradec Municipal Library, U Knihovny 1173/II, Jindrichuv Hradec, September 21, 2012
Invitation:
Emil Holub - The Greatest Czech Explorer
Jindrichuv Hradec Municipal Library
Auditory Hall
September 21, 2012 from 5 p.m.
A biographical lecture
by Dr. Marie Imbrova,
which went to Africa
in the footsteps of Dr. Emil Holub
and lived in Kenya
and Zimbabwe.
Odkaz: www.knih-jh.cz
September 2012
Dr. Marie Imbrova's Lecture "EMIL HOLUB AND ECHO OF HIS WORK IN AFRICA", ZOO Jihlava, Centre PodpoVRCH, Brezinovy sady 4372/10, Jihlava, September 08, 2012
OKUHEPA, AFRICA!
Gratitude to unusual nature and people of one of the most attractive continents through traditional and untraditional programmes.
Dr. Marie Imbrova will attend the 7th Annual Meeting of Zoologists, Travellers, Photographers and Lovers of Africa called "SMALL AFRICAN CONFERENCE" that is, under the auspices of the Mayor of the Statutory Town of Jihlava Mr. Jaroslav Vymazal and the South African Ambassador H.E. Ms. Celia Sandra Botha, organized by the Zoo in Jihlava on September 07 - 09, 2012.
Her lecture on "EMIL HOLUB AND ECHO OF HIS WORK IN AFRICA" will be held on September 08, 2012 at the Centre PodpoVRCH from 3 to 4 p.m. You can learn about the whole programme of this conference here.
Link: www.zoojihlava.cz
September 2012
"ZIMBABWEAN PAINTER LOVEMORE KAMBUDZI ON EXHIBITION IN JOHANNESBURG AND IN ROUDNICE NAD LABEM"
From this year, Dr. Marie Imbrova cooperates on the presentation of the work of Zimbabwean painter Lovemore Kambudzi even with the renowned gallery owner from the United Kingdom, Mr. Edward Cross. This man, in his gallery Ed Cross Fine Art Ltd., offers also three paintings by Lovemore Kambudzi that Dr. Marie Imbrova presented in 2010 in Dakar.
Lovemore Kambudzi: Tapinda Tapinda, Oil on Canvas, 149 x 222 cm, 2010
On September 7 - 9, 2012 this gallery will exhibit his paintings under the title "Lovemore Kambudzi: I have walked through the crowds" in the Sandton Convention Centre within the FNB Joburg Art Fair.
You can find more details about this event at www.edcrossfineart.com and www.fnbjoburgartfair.co.za
September 2012
Dr. Marie Imbrova's Lecture "AFRICAN JEWEL", Wine Bar Hrom, Soukenicka 63, Slany, September 07, 2012
On September 07, 2012 from 7 p.m., Dr. Marie Imbrova lectures about the African jewel in the frame of the Cultural Evening, focusing on African art and music, in the Wine Bar Hrom in Slany. During the evening also the West African drummers from Guinea and Senegal will appear. The entrance fee is 100 CZK and includes one drink. All those interested in African art and music are cordially welcome.
Dr. Marie Imbrova's African Jewel Collection: Engraved silver, Tuareg, Senegal, photo: Jiri Bouda
July 2012
Dr. Marie Imbrova's Lecture "THE MAGIC OF AFRICAN JEWEL", Lazne Belohrad a.s., Spa Resort Tree of Life, Restaurant Romantica, Lazenska 165, Lazne Belohrad, July 18, 2012
Invitation:
Lazne Belohrad
Lazne Belohrad a.s., organize
and cordially invite you to
The Magic
of African Jewel
Lecture by Dr. Marie Imbrova,
African Studies Expert and former Diplomat
in Kenya and Zimbabwe
On Wednesday, July 18, 2012 from 7:30 p.m.
Restaurant Romantica
Voluntary entrance fee
The proceeds from voluntary entrance fees will be used
to the purchase of utilities for children in Zimbabwe.
Link: www.treeoflife.cz
July 2012 - September 2012
The Podripske Museum exhibition "CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN ART" from the collections of Dr. Marie Imbrova, Lobkowicz Castle, Karlovo namesti, Roudnice nad Labem, July 03, 2012 - September 30, 2012
EXHIBITON CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN ART
IS PROLONGED UNTIL OCTOBER 07, 2012
The Roudnice Castle, which opens to the public after the decades, begins the summer season on July 03, 2012 with a moderate exhibition from the collections of Dr. Marie Imbrova. The exhibition is realized by The Podripske Museum in Roudnice nad Labem, which also coordinates other accompanying events.
Invitation:
Contemporary African Art
The Podripske Museum
The art works from the collection
of Marie Imbrova,
an African Studies expert
The Podripske Museum exhibition
at Lobkowicz Castle
in Roudnice nad Labem
From July 03, 2012 until September 30, 2012
www.imbrova.cz
Links: www.lobkowicz.cz , www.podripskemuzeum.cz ,
www.saprague.cz
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