Author Archives: Brian Belensky

Speakers

SASW Speakers’ Series: Secrets of the Slovak Language and Culture – Saturday, October 28, 2023

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20
Oct

Secrets of the Slovak Language and Culture: A Fascinating Behind-the-Scenes Peek for Non-Speakers of the Language by Dr. Renáta Kamenárova University of Pittsburgh Saturday, October 28, 2023 2:00pm ET Embassy of Slovakia 3523 International Court, N.W. Washington, D.C. Contact rsvp@dcslovaks.org to RSVP   Have you ever heard that Slovak is the Slavic Esperanto? Or that it is […]

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Events, Food, Speakers

SASW Speakers’ Series: Vineyards in Slovakia Through the Ages – Saturday, September 30, 2023

Posted on by Brian Belensky
21
Sep

Vineyards in Slovakia Through the Ages by Dr. Ján Vingárik Upper Nitra Museum, Prievidza (Slovakia) Saturday, September 30, 2023 2:00pm ET ONLINE You probably won’t find Slovakia on most of today’s maps of European vineyards.  Nevertheless, the present-day cultivation of grapevines in Slovakia is noteworthy, and its history is even more interesting.  For many centuries, wine production […]

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Food

The long-awaited SASW Cookbook is finally available for purchase!

Posted on by Brian Belensky
10
Jul

Bryndza and Cabbage and Potatoes… Oh My! The long-awaited SASW Cookbook is finally available for purchase! Order yours today! We hope these recipes transport you back to your baba’s kitchen… and maybe inspire you to try some new spins on old classics. Filled with dozens of color photos Many recipes include preparation tips and serving suggestions  […]

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Books, Speakers

SASW Speakers’ Series: Streetcar Parishes: Slovak Immigrants Build Their Nonlocal Communities – Saturday, June 10, 2023

Posted on by Brian Belensky
01
Jun

Streetcar Parishes: Slovak Immigrants Build Their Nonlocal Communities, 1890-1945 by Prof. Robert Zecker Saturday, June 10, 2023 2:00pm ET ONLINE In Streetcar Parishes: Slovak Immigrants Build Their Nonlocal Communities, 1890-1945, Prof. Robert Zecker examines how a small immigrant group created a community for itself, despite not controlling its own piece of the city (an ethnic ghetto) in […]

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Events

SASW & FOS Annual Picnic – Sunday, May 21, 2023

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09
May

SASW & FOS Annual Picnic Sunday, May 21, 2023  Arlington Knights of Columbus 5115 Little Falls Road, Arlington VA 22207 3:00-7:00 p.m. The Slovak American Society of Washington, D.C. (SASW) and Friends of Slovakia (FOS) are pleased to invite you to attend our second annual family picnic! The SASW and FOS will provide an assortment of […]

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Events, General News

European Open House at the Slovak Embassy – Saturday, May 13, 2023

Posted on by Brian Belensky
01
May

A much beloved D.C. springtime event #EUOpenHouse has returned again this year!  Visit the Slovak Embassy (3523 International Ct NW, Washington, DC) on Saturday, May 13th between 10 am to 4 pm to enjoy Slovak culture, food and music featuring the young Slovak band Iconito.  There are no RSVPs or fees required.  See euopenhouse.org for […]

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Events, Speakers

Slovak@30 Lecture Series – 30 Years of Slovak Civil Society – Thursday, April 13, 2023

Posted on by Brian Belensky
04
Apr

“30 Years of Slovak Civil Society” by Zuzana WienkApril 13, 2023 12:00 noon ET ONLINE In partnership with the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Washington, D.C., and Friends of Slovakia, we invite you to attend the fourth event in the Slovakia@30 series – a conversation on “30 Years of Slovak Civil Society,” with Zuzana Wienk, Director […]

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