News from the Consulate General of Slovenia In New York

Kazipot - October Edition

ARRIVAL OF NEW SLOVENIAN CONSUL GENERAL IN NEW YORK

The Consulate General of Slovenia is pleased to welcome our new Consul General, a.i., Dr. Melita Gabrič.

Dr. Gabrič's most recent post was Secretary-General of the Bled Strategic Forum, an annual international conference co-organized by the Slovene Foreign Ministry.  She holds a Ph.D. in international relations, and is specialized in mediation in international conflicts. Joining her in New York is her husband, American author and filmmaker Michael Benson, and their son Daniel.  

We wish them all the best in New York and look forward to a productive and exciting term in the four years to come.

The Consul General's bio can be found on the Consulate's website at http://newyork.konzulat.si/index.php?id=1923&L=1  

Ongoing - October 15, 2009

GROUP SHOW 2009 FEATURING GASPER JEMEC

"Group Show 2009 at the Salamatina Gallery is a selection of works by international artists in media ranging from paintings to prints, photography installations and calligraffiti...  The show...presents the work of artists whose roots can be traced to Amsterdam, France, Hungary, Slovenia, and America.  A mélange of many talents and perspectives, Group Show 2009 presents some of the freshest and most intriguing expression in the Contemporary art world.

"...Featured is a 10-canvas painting installation, "The Blue Tattoo Long Island," by Slovenian artist, Gasper Jemec.  Jemec conceived this bold abstraction as a site-specific work for the Salamatina Gallery.  Designed to fill two adjoining walls, the painting covers not only the surface of each interlocked canvas but the sides as well, alluding to the stretching of skin over a body and the function of a tattoo. Depicted in this vivid tableau are elements which Jemec encountered through his connections with the people, landscape and beauty of Long Island.  Other works by Jemec include a series The Wings, and two abstract paintings in acrylic gelatin, a technique which the artist conceived and perfected himself..." (Salamatina Press Release)

Salamatina Gallery - Americana Manhasset
Northern Boulevard at Searingtown Road
Manhasset, NY 11030
Tel:  (516) 439-4471
email:  info@salamatina.com
web:  www.salamatina.com, www.americanamanhasset.com  

Ongoing - January 31, 2010

BOGDAN GROM:  SELECTED WORKS, 1947 – 2008

During the last six decades Bogdan Grom, whose sculpture entitled 'The Sentinel' (Straža) adorns the entrance of the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia, has created art in just about every medium imaginable, including watercolor and oil paintings, sculpture, paper cutouts, drawings, and textiles.

Bogdan Grom continues to divide his reality and his dreams between the Trieste karst and the Plaza Blanca canyon and Bandelier caves of New Mexico. The exhibition at the Embassy of Slovenia includes his homage to the past and present Native inhabitants of the great Southwest.

Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia
2410 California Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20008
Tel:  (202) 386-6601
web:  http://washington.embassy.si  

October 7th, 2009  6:30pm

SLOVENIAN BUSINESS COMMUNITY MEETING

Organized by the SLO 4 YOU foundation, this meeting presents an opportunity for the Slovenian business community to come together and connect with both Slovenian and American business partners.  The guest of honor, Dr. Melita Gabrič, Consul General, a.i. will speak.

SLO 4 YOU is an organization that connects Slovenian people around the world with the help of social and educational events and an online network.

The Harvard Club
27 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
Tel: (212) 695-9592
email: info@slo4you.com
web: http://www.slo4you.com  

November 6-8, 2009

SLOVENIAN HERITAGE WEEKEND GETAWAY

This fun-filled weekend includes an international folk dance workshop, fun with proverbs, a klobasa making demonstration, a Slovenian film (subtitled in English) and more. There will also be an easy "Mount Triglav at Mohican" hike.
 
The fee is $122 for Appalachian Mountain Club members and $129 for non-members.  This fee includes all activities, two nights lodging, two breakfasts, two lunches, Friday happy hour and a Slovenian wine tasting and dinner on Saturday.
 
Mohican Outdoor Center
50 Camp Road
Blairstown, NJ 07825
 
For more information contact Lynn Zalokar at (201) 947-6336 or lzalokar@yahoo.com .  To register call the Mohican Outdoor Center at (908) 362-5670. Space is limited.

SLOVENIAN LESSONS IN NEW YORK CITY

New beginner and intermediate/advanced level groups are forming now for adults interested in learning Slovenian or improving their existing language skills. Lessons will begin during the first week of November 2009.

Classes will be taught by Marta Stemberger, MA, Founder of Arinna Inc. Language Services.  Ms. Stemberger's classes are approved and subsidized by the Slovenian Ministry of Education, on the recommendation of Ivan Kamin, Representative for the Office of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia for Slovenians Abroad.

Those interested in learning Slovenian but who do not live in the New York area are encouraged to e-mail Ms. Stemberger or Mr. Kamin, as classes may expand in the future, if there is sufficient interest.

For more information or to sign up for Slovenian lessons, please contact Marta Stemberger at marta@earinna.com or (718) 424-2711, or Ivan Kamin at jfkamin@verizon.net or (917) 723-2456.  Classes will have a fee of $25 per lesson.

Application Deadline:  December 1, 2009

CALL FOR PAPERS ON SLOVENIAN EXPATRIATES

The Office for Slovenians Living Abroad has issued a call for BA, MA, and PhD senior projects, theses and dissertations discussing topics related to Slovenian communities outside the borders of the Republic of Slovenia that have been successfully defended at any university in or outside Slovenia.  Submissions are being called to encourage academic research on Slovenian expatriates.  Candidates both from within Slovenia and abroad are encouraged to apply.
 
Papers will be judged by an expert committee and three theses or dissertations discussing the topic of Slovenians living in neighboring countries and three theses or dissertations discussing the topic of Slovenians living further abroad will be awarded on the basis of their recommendation.  Each category shall receive one first prize award of 800 Euros and two second place prizes of 600 Euros respectively.  
 
Candidates should include a hardcover copy of their work, proof that the paper was successfully defended and a short CV of the author.  Results will be posted around the end of March 2010.  
 
For more information, please contact the Consulate at clara.drew@gov.si  or the Office for Slovenians Living Abroad at urad.slovenci@gov.si .

SWUA BRANCH 93 FALL MEMEBERSHIP DRIVE

Slovenian Women's Union of America Branch 93, New York City, unites Slovenian-Americans and native Slovenians living in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Branch 93 (originally the Brooklyn branch) was reorganized in January of 2002 to encompass the entire NYC area. They hold regular meetings to provide resources, communication, and foster friendships in honor of a shared Slovenian cultural heritage.  The branch meets five to six times a year (usually on a Saturday or Sunday at various locations) and communicates regularly via their yahoo user group. Men are also welcome to join and participate.

Dues are $20.00 per year and include a subscription to the bi-monthly national publication "Zarja-The Dawn."  

For more information or to join the SWUA mailing list, please email swuabranch93nyc@gmail.com or call (201) 947-6336.  You can also explore SWUA Branch 93 online at www.swuanyc.org  

SLOVEN"SKI"PROGRAM FOR 2010

WINDHAM:  January 29, 30, and 31..  Annual gathering of Slovenian skiers from the United States and Canada.  Giant slalom race, dinner, awards, and friendly social gathering.

BORMIO, ITALY:  February 13th to 21st.  JFK to Milan.  Air, transportation, lodging, breakfast buffet, four course dinners for seven days and skiing. $1999.  Day trip to St. Moritz, Switzerland also included.

ASPEN, PARK CITY, UT:  March 21th to 27th.  New York or Cleveland to Aspen.  Air, transportation, lodging (two or three bedroom condos), four to five days of skiing.  $1100.

For more information and reservations, please contact call Ivan Kamin (SlovenSki Group)

Svet za Slovence po svetu, USA
61-32 75th Place
Middle Village, NY 11379
Tel:  (718) 424-2711  
Cell:  (917) 723-2456
email:  mcgraphicsjfk@gmail.com,  jfkamin@verizon.net