Písek Top Events 2010

The Písek Town Ball
January 30

• www.ckpisek.cz
• Like every year on this day in January the local House of Culture will come to life to the sound of music played by Metroklub Band České Budějovice, Hamleti and cembalom music.

13th Year of the National Exhibition of Children's and Youth Art Work
April 16 - May 16

• www.sladovna.eu
• This national exhibition has been organised for many years now and it is a unique exhibition of its kind. It is not a typical competition of children's art work, as its main focus is on the current methodology employed by art teachers when working with children and young people.

Cipískoviště
May 21 - 23

• www.cipiskoviste.cz
• The opening of the summer tourist season in Písek, 'Cipískoviště', a three day event for the wider public which is primarily focused on children. As last year, we will be playing in sandpits, we can also look forward to seeing huge statues made of sand and there will be masses of entertainment, such as concerts given on a floating stage on the river, the Fairy Tale Castle, the Night in the Museum and the Dragon Boat Race.

Tourpropag
May 25 - 26

• www.tourpropag.cz
• Tourpropag 2010, the major national competition judging promotional materials prepared by towns and regions, is entering its 14th year. The prize winners will be available for viewing till the end of May at an exhibition in the Malt House.

Šrámek's Písek
May 27 - 30

• www.ckpisek.cz
• During the 49th year of this National Show of Experimental Theatre called Šrámek's Písek, the audience will be able to enjoy a number of theatre performances given by ensembles selected by a professional jury at regional shows from all over the country. The accompanying programme for the wider public will have a lot to offer and it is bound to satisfy each and every visitor to this extraordinary event.

South Bohemian Summer of Music - American Spring
May - July

• www.interdvoraksoc.cz
• In the last couple of years this traditional festival of classical music, which has been going for more than thirty years, has joined forces with the national festival American Spring this year, one will be able to enjoy not only a number of chamber music concerts, but also Nedbal's operetta Polish Blood in the production by The North Texas University.

Town Festivities
June 11 - 12

• www.dotknisepisku.cz
• The 18th year of the traditional Town Festival is dedicated to the theme of progress. The visitors will be able to enjoy a varied and rich musical programme and entertainment aimed at the whole family. The Town Festival will turn the town into one giant playground, for both large and small. There will not only be the traditional fireworks, but also many new attractions, which will present the town from a new perspective. Our partnership towns will participate in our festivities. There will be exhibitions, tasting sessions, celebrity signing sessions, competitions for individuals and schools. This Town Festival will tempt all your senses.

Duhové divadlo (The Rainbow Theatre)
June 4 - 5

• www.zssvobodna.cz
• The 5th Year of the National Waldorf Schools Theatre Show will present more than 18 theatrical pieces played by Secondary School students from the Czech and Slovak Republics. The theatrical pieces range from classical plays to fairytales and modern theatre. The individual style of the productions and the choice of the material presented guarantee the audience a unique experience. Theatre workshops for participants at this event and a show put on by professional actors will also be on offer.

Písek Summer of Culture
June - September

• Concerts and many other events making the summer in Písek come to life.

Festival nad řekou (Above the River Festival)
July 30 - August 08

• www.festivalnadrekou.cz
• After its opening last year, this festival will yet again bring to Písek unique, multi-genre events focused on the presentation of film art which is dedicated not only to the professionals, but also the general public. The main theme of this year is Belle Époque (the time when industry inspires art), French cinematography; and Polish films of moral dilemmas.

International Dance Workshop "Factory 2010"
August 16 - 21

• www.tczip.cz
• The 2nd Year of a Dance Workshop for dance groups both from the Czech Republic and abroad. The groups will work on a joint choreography performance, which will be presented to the local audience at the end of their stay in Písek.

16th International Folklore Festival
August 18 - 22

• www.pisecan.cz
• Písek will once again host the International Folklore Festival. This year there will also be children's folklore groups performing for us, not to mention a varied musical programme. The event will be, as always, concluded with a Saturday gala programme called "Písek, the Dancing Town on the Otava" including all the participating ensembles.

Days of Japanese Culture
August 28 - 29

• www.ckpisek.cz
• During the Days of Japanese Culture visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy the following: a Ševčík's concert performed by the Ševčík's Players, an orchestra from Japan, a show of Japanese martial art, a tea ceremony, tasters from Japanese cuisine - a demonstration of how to prepare traditional Japanese food, ikebana workshop, origami, exhibition of peace posters, photos (Hiroshima Before and After), examples of traditional Japanese dance and clothing, and Japanese documentary films.

Cartoon Meeting Point
September 3 - 5

• www.cartoon-pisek.cz
• The third working meeting of major European cartoonists showing not only an exhibition of the cartoonists' work in the Malt House on a previously arranged theme but there will also be a drawing session with the public.

10th International Festival of Students' Films Písek
October 7 - 9

• www.filmfestpisek.cz
• This is a festival full of interesting and unique films from various parts of the world. Apart from European goodies, we can enjoy films from Korea, India, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, the Argentine etc. Leading national and international celebrities will lead many attractive workshops and there will be music and dance productions to enjoy. This Jubilee Year will also present a number of surprises.

Písecké dupání 2010
2e WCDF Regional Country Line Dancing Competition CZECH REPUBLIC 2010
October 8 - 10

• www.tcslouisiana.cz
• The 4th year of Line Dancing workshops delivered by leading international presenters will be followed by a country ball and a Line Dancing Party, and the 2nd Year of the International dance Competition following the World Country Dance Federation regulations will take place during these days.

6th Year of Let´s Dance Cup
November 13 - 14

• www.tczip.cz
• A competition/dance show of all modern dance styles organised under the auspices of the Mayor of Písek that will be attended by a number of international groups. The presiding jury comprises dancing icons that have made their names not only on the Czech dance floor but also abroad. On Sunday the jury will lead a whole day dance workshop for interested parties.

Advent in Písek
November 28 - December 31

• www.adventvpisku.cz