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CHMGC’s Czech Film Night August 9 at The Beltonian

Czech Film Night at The Beltonian Theatre is Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at 6 p.m. The Czech Heritage Museum and the historic Beltonian Theatre will screen The Search. The Beltonian Theatre is located at 219 East Central Avenue in Belton.

The Search is a 1948 American film directed by Fred Zinnemann that tells the story of a young Auschwitz survivor and his mother who search for each other across post-World War II Europe. It stars Montgomery Clift, Ivan Jandl, Jarmila Novotná, and Aline MacMahon.

Many scenes were shot amidst the actual ruins of the postwar German cities Ingolstadt, Munich, Nuremberg, and Würzburg. Filming took place between June and November 1947, first on location in Germany then at a studio in Zurich, Switzerland, for interior scenes.

Although released in the United States in March 1948, the film was not released in Britain until May 1950. Its European premiere was held at the Empire, Leicester Square in London on November 2, 1949, in aid of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children with Queen Mary in attendance.

Jandl’s performance was recognized with a special juvenile Academy Award. However, the communist government of Czechoslovakia would not permit Jandl to travel to the United States to collect the Oscar and a Golden Globe award that he had also won. Zinnemann accepted the Oscar on Jandl’s behalf, and the awards were delivered to Jandl in Prague.

The film stars Montgomery Clift as Ralph “Steve” Stevenson; Aline MacMahon as Mrs. Murray; Jarmila Novotná as Mrs. Hanna Malik; Wendell Corey as Jerry Fisher; Ivan Jandl as Karel Malik / “Jim”; Mary Patton as Mrs. Fisher; Ewart G. Morrison as Mr. Crookes; William Rogers as Tom Fisher; Leopold Borkowski as Joel Markowsky; Claude Gambier as Raoul Dubois; and Avigdor (Victor) Murik, as the children’s teacher in the Jewish orphans scene. —Source: Wikipedia

The trailer can be viewed at https://youtu.be/vK5n4D3jc44 Susan Chandler, Director CHMGC —SPJST—

Travis-Williamson Counties CHS meets August 21

The Travis-Williamson Counties Czech Heritage Society will meet Sunday, August 21, 2022, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Springhill Catfish Restaurant, 2505 West Pecan Street in Pflugerville, Texas 78660. The restaurant has a buffet from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., or you may order from the menu. Eating is optional.

We will present our $500 scholarship award to a very special senior from Jarrell High School.

Come and discuss plans for the future, especially how to increase membership and funds for our society.

Membership dues are $16 and can be paid at the meeting or be mailed to Julia Johnson, 804 Monterrey Pl, Austin, Texas 78753. Please consider joining TWCCHS to preserve the Czech heritage and come to our meetings.

Please email President Dotty Davis at dottydavis@gmail.com or call Julia Johnson 512-836-1726 with any questions.

Janie Zbranek TWCCHS Reporter —SPJST—

CHMGC Temple announces new exhibit - Moravian Glory - until October 1

The Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center (CHMGC), 119 West French Avenue in Temple, recently installed a new temporary exhibit on loan from the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library.

An opening reception was held on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at the Museum.

Moravian Glory is the story of one Czech woman’s life told in the metaphor of four seasons. The images and stories are set in the Podluzi area of South Moravia near the Austrian border of the Czech Republic. The exhibit will be on display until October 1.

The Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for ages 60 or older, and $2 for youth ages 12 and under. For information, please call 254-899-2935. Susan Chandler Museum Director Czech Heritage Museum & Genealogy Center —SPJST—

C z e c h C u l t u r e C a l e n d a r

Tuesday through Saturday Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center, 119 West French Avenue, Temple. Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To arrange a private small group tour, contact the Museum by email czechheritagemuseum@gmail.com or leave a message at 254-899-2935. Czech Films: Held the second Tuesdays of the month - at the Beltonian Theatre, 219 East Central Avenue, Belton: Matinee at 3 p.m.; Night - 6 p.m. Free admission. Donations accepted online or through a donation box at the concession window. Imported Czech beer, wine available.

Every First and Third Tuesday Evenings Tarok Parties—at Czech Heritage Museum in Temple, 119 West French. All ages and anyone interested are welcome. No admission or fee. Jimmie and Carolyn Coufal are award-winning tournament champions who not only teach beginners, but also help experienced players increase their skill. For information, call CHMGC 254-899-2935; find them on Facebook; or on the web at https://czechheritagemuseum.org.

Monday through Saturday Czech Center Museum Houston, 4920 San Jacinto Street in Houston, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Exhibits. Experience the culture, art, music, and stories of many Czechs, Slovaks, and people of all cultures who left their country to seek liberty and democracy in America. Beginner Czech Lessons: Monday evenings, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Conversational Czech hour - Saturdays, 1 to 2 p.m. Bring a friend or neighbor and come practice your Czech! Not a member? Join today for early access to concerts, movie nights, lectures, and events at CCMH as well as free Czech language lessons and monthly membership socials. For information, call 713528-2060; or visit czechcenter.org.

Thru October 1 Exhibit: Moravian Glory—at Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center, 119 West French Avenue in Temple. Moravian Glory is the story of one Czech woman’s life told in the metaphor of four seasons. The images and stories are set in the Podluzi area of South Moravia near the Austrian border of the Czech Republic. Exhibit is on loan from the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library. CHMGC hours: Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for ages 60 or older, and $2 for youth ages 12 and under. For information, call 254-8992935. Submitted by Susan Chandler, Museum Director. —SPJST—