Czech Beer Festival Chicago 2017
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Join us on Thursday, April 27 and Friday, April 28 at BOHO – Bohemian House and Saturday, April 29 – the MAIN EVENT at the historical hall of Sokol Tabor
Invitation by Bořek Lizec, Consul General of the Czech Republic in Chicago
I would like to cordially invite you to the third annual Czech Beer Festival in Chicago. It presents typical Czech beverages that have all become an indispensable part of the Czech culture. I hope that you will enjoy the three days with the Czech flavor.
MAIN EVENT
April 29, 2017, 12 pm – 12 am
Sokol Tabor, 1602 Clarence Ave, Berwyn
12 – 2 Jiří Drnek & Tonemasters
2:30 - 4 Czechs in America
4:30 – 6:30 Czechoslovak Musicians Club
7 – 9:30 Jan Vančura & Plavci
10 – 12 Euroband
Tasting, Dancing,
Afternoon Program for Children:
2:30 - 4:30 K. Miester, The Illusionist
4:30 - 6 David Herzog´s Marionettes
SPECIAL EVENINGS AT BOHO
April 27 – 28, 2017
BOHO – Bohemian House, 11 W Illinois St, Chicago
Come and join us also for music & dancing. Please allow me to thank our sponsors, partners and supporters who made this celebration possible. You can see their introductions below.
A SPECIAL EVENING AT THE AMBASSADOR
with Jan Vančura and Plavci
May 3rd, 2017 at 7:30 PM
The Ambassador Public House, 310 S. Halsted St, Chicago
Reservations at info@theambassadorpublichouse.com or 312 888 9961
Special Guest of the Festival: Jan Vančura & PLAVCI
The legendary Czech band The Rangers, later Plavci was created in 1964 and co-founded the modern country & folk music scene in the Czech Republic. The band has become one of the most successful bands in the history of Czech country and pop music and played all over the world. Already in 1998, Plavci reached the milestones of 2.5 million sold albums and 7,000 concerts. In 2005, original lead vocalist of the band Jan Vančura returned to the acoustic sound. He continues to tour with excellent musicians, including accordionist Mário Bihári (founding member of KOA) and guitarist Jakub Racek (founding member of Monogram, recipient of several European awards). The repertoire includes American country music classics, such as Sloop John B. (Zvedněte kotvy), Cotton Fields (Pole s bavlnou), Green, Green (Vím, vím), Five Hundred Miles (500 mil), Blue Moon of Kentucky (Modrý měsíc) and King of the Road (Král silnic) as well as original songs known to virtually everyone in the Czech Republic, such as Vysočina, Teče voda, Ženění, Ženění, Pes suverén, Krajina oblých kopců, Inženýrská, and Trpasličí svatba.
Plavci
Music videos:
Zvedněte kotvy (Loď John B. - Sloop John B.) 1967 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNT5i6YQ8t4
Modrý měsíc (Blue Moon of Kentucky) 1973 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=205LzDX1EgI
Inženýrská 1985 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktu5nP0Aclw
Life concert – The Best of Plavci 1977 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEajiMo0unU
Pole s bavlnou (Cotton Fields) 2013 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=al6pZhMOGQw
Dneska brzy ráno 2013 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-azh5CJezlQ
CZECH BEER
Beer (in Czech: pivo) in Czech lands has a long history, with brewing taking place in Břevnov Monastery in Prague already in 993. The second largest city of the Czech Republic Brno had the right to brew beer from the 12th century. Other Czech cities world-known for their beer – Plzeň (Pilsen) and České Budějovice (Budweis) – had breweries from the 13th century. The brewing method has been passed through generations and beer became an undeniable part of the Czech cultural tradition.
Czechvar and Praga, both from České Budějovice (Budweis), Pilsner Urquell, Bernard and Brouczech are the main partners of the Czech Beer Festival Chicago 2017.
MORAVIAN PLUM BRANDY
Throughout Central Europe, brandy produced from plums (slivovitz) has been popular for centuries. According to old manuscripts, there were approximately seventy-thousand plum trees in the area surrounding Vizovice (Czech Republic) at the beginning of the 18th century. The area became known as the Valley of Plums.
The tradition of Moravian plum brandy is presented by R. Jelínek distillery, one of the world’s biggest manufacturers of fruit distillates founded in 1894.
“TREASURES” FROM KARLOVY VARY
Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad) is a world-famous spa town situated in western Bohemia, Czech Republic. It is named after Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor and King of Bohemia, who founded the city in 1370. It is historically famous for its hot springs (13 main springs, about 300 smaller springs, and the warm-water Teplá River). The city is also known for the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. It has been used as the location for a number of film-shoots, including box office hits Last Holiday and Casino Royale.
The water of from the unspoiled nature around Karlovy Vary with an unmistakable taste will be brought to us by Mattoni Mineral Water company, founded in 1873 and present on the US market soon after that.
Karlovy Vary also gave birth to a herbal liqueur Becherovka, first sold in 1807. This internationally famous digestive will also be present at the festival.
BOHO – Bohemian House
Located in Chicago’s River North Neighborhood at State and Illinois, Bohemian House captures the lighthearted and carefree essence of Bohemian culture. Exposed brick walls and wood timber, eclectic décor, warm earth tones and soft lighting set the backdrop for a comfortable and sociable dining experience. Chef Rob Sidor presents an original menu of Bohemian-inspired fare with influences not only from the Czech Republic, but also other Central European countries. Bohemian House takes an eclectic approach to traditional European spirits and brews, with its drinks designed to complement the cuisine.
BOHO
Sokol Tabor
Sokol – the falcon, is a bird who, by his swiftness and energy, symbolizes the active, vigorous, strenuous, real Spartan life, which is the ideal of Sokol programs. First Sokol Organization was founded in 1862 in the Czech lands which later became Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic and Slovak Republic) and soon it arrived to the United States. Sokol Tabor was one of the first units founded here. Last year it celebrated its 150th anniversary. It continues as a vital, thriving entity. Based on founder of Sokol Dr. Miroslav Tyrs’ credo of “A Sound Mind in a Sound Body” it offers physical training in gymnastics and other athletics, as well as provides cultural awareness and family oriented activities.
Sokol Tabor
Polish Airlines LOT
Official Airline of Czech Beer Festival Chicago 2017 LOT Polish Airlines is proud to be the Official Airline of Czech Beer Festival Chicago 2017, offering nonstop service from Chicago to Warsaw on the Dreamliner with convenient connections to Prague. LOT made aviation history in 2013 as the first European airline to operate the high-tech Boeing 787 Dreamliner. It flies one of the youngest fleets in Europe and, as the only airline, operates the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the world's most advanced aircraft, on all long-haul connections. Now, celebrating over 88 years of aviation history and experience, LOT has improved its network schedule with shorter transfers and more frequencies to many destinations with a focus on Central and Eastern Europe via its hub in Warsaw. As the only carrier in the region, LOT offers direct long-haul flights to the USA, Canada, Chin, Japan and South Korea while building its leadership position in East Central Europe. Over the years LOT has been bestowed with numerous awards, among them are: Best Eastern European Airline from Business Traveller over 14 times, Best European Airline from Global Traveler over 3 times and Best Airline in Europe, Middle East and Africa by Frequent Business Traveler. In 2015, LOT has been nominated for Best Airline in Europe/Middle East/Africa, Best Airline Food and Wine and Best Business Class Lounges. LOT Polish Airlines is a modern airline that connects New Europe with the world. It provides over 5 million passengers a year with the shortest and most comfortable travel options to more than 70 destinations worldwide via Warsaw, a competitive hub that offers fast connections. As the only carrier in the region, LOT offers direct long-haul flights to the USA, Canada, Chin, Japan and South Korea while building its leadership position in East Central Europe. It flies one of the youngest fleets in Europe and, as the only airline, operates the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the world's most advanced aircraft, on all long-haul connections. LOT relies primarily on the passion and positive energy of its team members, including top ranking pilots in the global aviation business, often champions in many aviation sports. With 88 years of experience, LOT is also one of the oldest airlines in the world and the most internationally recognized Polish brand. This recognition is proven by the numerous awards from industry organizations, media and, above all, from passengers. More information for media available at http://corporate.lot.com/pl/en/press-room
