A festive cocktail reception celebrating the legacy of Vaclav Havel and the presence of Czech and Slovak communities in the US and especially New York
Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, plus entertainment
Bohemian National Hall
321 E. 73rd Street
New York, NY 10021
Tickets: $250 available online through Eventbrite
Host
Lesley Stahl, award-winning journalist, CBS News "60 Minutes" correspondent
Highlights
Presentation of the BBLA Award for Unparalleled Service to Czech and Slovak Communities to Charlotta Kotik, who will attend.
Presentation of an extraordinary VHLF Lifetime Achievement Award to a very special Guest of Honor, also with us;
Presentation of the VHLF 2023 Disturbing the Peace Award to a Courageous Writer at Risk to Egyptian blogger Alaa Abd El-Fattah.
Musical selections by cimbalom player Matej Cip, and much more.
If you prefer to send a check, make it payable to Vaclav Havel Library Foundation. Mailing address: VHLF, 321 E. 73rd St. New York NY, 10021. Include the name(s) of those attending and your email address or phone number.
This event is organized by BBLA and the Vaclav Havel Library Foundation. All proceeds benefit the Vaclav Havel Library Foundation programs.
2023 Gala Committee
list in formation
host committee
Michaela and Zdenek Bakala
Joseph Balaz
Elliot S. Berke
George T. Drost and Beth J. Drost
Hon. William Luers and Wendy Luers
Hon. Martin Palous
Julia Quincy
Hon. Andrew H. Schapiro and Tamar Newberger
Hon. John Shattuck and Ellen Hume
Bill Shipsey
Jack and Patricia Stack
Hon. Craig Stapleton and Debbie Stapleton
Lise Stone and Stephen Heintz
Marilyn Wyatt