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BRIDGE FOR HOPE, BBLA & VHC 2024 Annual Gala

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Join Us for an Unforgettable Evening of Legacy, Courage, and Celebration as we honor the enduring legacy of Vaclav Havel and the vibrant Czech and Slovak presence in New York!

The theme of this year’s Gala is “Bridge for Hope,” which aims to promote unity and encourage dialogue in our world at a time of unprecedented polarization and division. 

5:30 p.m. COCKTAILS

7:00 p.m. DINNER

The highlights of the evening include presentation of three major awards: 

  • Vaclav Havel Center ‘Disturbing the Peace’ Award to a Courageous Writer at Risk – ARUNDHATI ROY & TOOMAJ SALEHI as joint winners
  • Presentation of the Bohemian Benevolent and Literary Association Award for ‘Unparalleled Service to the Czech and Slovak Communities’ to MARTINA NAVRATILOVA
  • Presentation of the Vaclav Havel Center ‘Lifetime Achievement’ Award to PETER GABRIEL
 

A Theatrical Experience: Be captivated by a powerful performance from the Belarus Free Theatre, presenting an excerpt from their upcoming play “KS6 – Small Forward,“ set to debut at La MaMa in NYC this fall. Watch as Belarusian dissident basketball star Katsiaryna Snytsina brings her unique talent to the stage.

Flavors of Czech Cuisine: Let your taste buds be transported to the heart of Prague with a selection of traditional Czech dishes that promise to delight and satisfy.

Silent Auction: Participate in our silent auction featuring unique items and experiences you won’t find anywhere else. All proceeds directly support the Vaclav Havel Center’s programs.
 
Dress Code: Cocktail Attire
 

This event is organized by the Bohemian Benevolent and Literary Association and the Vaclav Havel Center. All proceeds will benefit the Vaclav Havel Center, a not-for-profit organization established in the United States that promotes democratic freedoms, universal human rights, and the power of the arts to uplift and transform our lives in the spirit of Vaclav Havel.

HOST COMMITTEE /in formation/
JOSEPH BALAZ • ELLIOT S. BERKE • DAVID DUSEK • MARTINA FORMAN • STEPHEN B. HEINTZ AND LISE STONE • KATYA HELLER • CHARLOTTA KOTIK • WILLIAM AND WENDY LUERS • MARTIN PALOUS • MARTIN AND HELENA PLAVEC • BOHDAN POMAHAC AND HANA AUGUSTINOVA • PAULINA PORIZKOVA • ANDREW H. SCHAPIRO AND TAMAR NEWBERGER • JOHN SHATTUCK AND ELLEN HUME • BILL SHIPSEY • PETR SIMUNEK • PETER SIS • JACK AND PATRICIA STACK • CRAIG AND DOROTHY STAPLETON • ROSE STYRON • SALIL TRIPATHI • MARILYN WYATT

 

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Bohemian National Hall
321 E 73rd St
New York, NY 10021

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For a bank transfer option, please contact Jana Krupkova at 973 810 6144 or info@havelcenter.org

 

 

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If you’re unable to attend but would like to make a donation, you have several options:

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Bohemian National Hall
321 E 73rd St
New York, NY 10021

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See you there!