Published June 16, 2011

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20th Anniversary of Slovenian Statehood Cleveland, Ohio

Minister for Slovenes Abroad, Dr. Botjan ek, Slovenian Ambassador to the United States Mr. Roman Kirn, Slovenian Consul General Mr. Jure mauc, United States Ambassador to Slovenia. Mr. Joseph Mussomeli

Dignitaries from both Slovenia and the United States will be in Cleveland to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Slovenian Statehood. On June 24, 2011 the Slovenian Museum and Archives www.smacleveland.org will host a reception starting at noon. A special exhibit featuring documents and pictures depicting the role played by Americans of Slovenian heritage in obtaining recognition of Slovenias independence will on display. At 2:30 the group will pay an official visit to the Slovenian Cultural Garden located at 840 East Blvd. Cleveland, Ohio 44108 www.cleslo.com/scga, This event is open to the public. All are welcome. Additional information regarding the Cleveland Cultural Gardens is available at www.culturalgardens.org. Later in the evening the City of Cleveland and the Consulate General of Slovenia will host a private event to officially mark this special occasion. On Saturday June 25th, the festivities continue as Slovenska Pristava www.slovenskapristava.org hosts their 50/20 party. 50 years since the founding of Slovenska Pristava and 20 years of Slovenian Independence. The grounds will open at 1:00 pm. Refreshments available after 2:00 pm. A parade with horses and carriage will start at 4:00 pm at the entrance gate. The program will be held inside the Lausche Lodge. Entertainment will include Korotan, Fantje na vasi, Mi smo mi, Kres, Lilija, St. Vitus and St. Marys Slovenian Schools. The folklore group Nageljcek from Canada will also participate in the celebration. Individuals are encouraged to wear narodne noe. Music will begin at 6:30 - Alpine Sextet, Wayne Tomsic Orchestra and Dvojcki (Twins). Article post by Phil Hrvatin info@clevelandslovenian.com

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Portman Co-Sponsors Resolution to Recognize the Republic of Slovenia on their 20th Anniversary of Independence
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio) recently cosponsored S.Res.208, which congratulates the Republic of Slovenia on the twentieth anniversary of the countrys independence. The resolution passed last night by Unanimous Consent. The Republic of Slovenia has been an important ally to the United States in Southeast Europe and around the world, said Portman. Ohio is home to one of the largest Slovenian populations in America, and I am proud to acknowledge their milestone in democracy. Since gaining its independence in 1991, Slovenia has become an active member of international organizations such as the United Nations, NATO and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe. The Slovenian government has made significant international efforts to promote peace, stability, and development in Southeast Europe and around the world. Portman understands the importance Slovenians play in the culture and economic success of Northeast Ohio. Last year, Portman visited the Slovenian Museum and Archives and Slovenian National Home with former Senator and Slovene George V. Voinovich to learn more about the significance of Slovenian history in Ohio. S.Res.208 is sponsored by Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA).

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July 429, 2011 Application deadline: June 20 2011 CENTRE FOR SLOVENE AS A SECOND LANGUAGE: SUMMER SESSION The Centre for Slovene as a Second Language offers two and four week courses at three levels: beginning, intermediate, and advanced. Courses run in the morning with elective languages courses offered in the afternoon. Summer school activities are not limited to language learning; the summer session also includes a varied social program, where students can get acquainted with Slovenian culture, history and contemporary reality. Students will learn about cultural practices and customs, meet famous and interesting Slovenians, see a Slovenian film or a theatrical production, go to a concert and have the opportunity to participate in sports. For more information go to www.centerslo.net or e-mail centerslo@ff.uni-lj.si University of Ljubljana Faculty of Arts Centre for Slovene as a Second/Foreign Language Courses of Slovene Kongresni trg 12 1000 Ljubljana tel. + 386 1-241-86-48 Stajerski and Prekmurski Klub Exhibition Through August 31, 2011 The Slovenian Museum and Archives and the Stajerski and Prekmurski Klub invite you to visit a display of beautiful and interesting cultural objects from the Stajerska and Prekmurje regions of Slovenia on display at the Slovenian Museum and Archives located at 6407 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio www.smacleveland.org June 9 (Thur) 6:00 pm June 9 - July 29,2011 NEW PRINTS 2011/SUMMER Selected by Trenton Doyle Hancock from a pool of over 1900 submissions, New Prints 2011/Summer will be the thirtyninth presentation of the International Print Center New York's New Prints Program. Slovenian artist Eva Petri?'s small fine art print will be featured among the esteemed company of 83 works by 76 artists, some of them world renown. International Print Center New York 508 West 26th Street, Room 5A, New York, NY 10001, tel.: 212-989-5090 web: www.destinationchelsea.org June 17 (Fri) Toronto, Ontario Canada: Queen Elizabeth Theatre Perpetum Jazzile @ 8 PM FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: www.theslovenian.com Telephone 416-252-6527 (Toronto) 416-5615971 (Hamilton) Vseslovenski kulturni odbor - VSKO - All Slovenian Cultural Committee June 18 (Sat) Perpetuum Jazzile at the Milwaukee Wisconsin with a concert at the University of Wisconsins Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts 8:00pm www.perpetuumjazzile.com June 18 (Sat) St. Clair Rifle & Hunting Club Steak Roast 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at 6599 Ravenna Rd. For tickets: Call Richard Beck at: 440-256-7000. June 19 (Sun) The Prekmurje Social Club of Chicago will host an ANNUAL FATHER'S DAY Picnic at St. Mary's in Lemont, Illinois. Mass at 11:00 am. After mass, BBQ lunch with Rotisserie Chicken, Slovenian Klobase, Beef Sandwiches and Cevapcici. Please join us! Slovenian Catholic Center https://slovenian-center.org June 19 (Sun) SNPJ Farm - Lodge #355 - Fairport. Open at noon; bar at 1:00; Dinners $8 at 2:00. Music 3 -7 by Bob Kravos. Call: 440-256-3423 or 440-943-1191.

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June 19 (Sun) Triglav Park Prvi Picnic with the Slovenian Women's Union Nation Convention. Mass 11:00am, food served at noon. Music by Jeff Winard Band. 6464 South Loomis Rd., Wind Lake, WI, 53185. www.triglavpark.com June 20 (Mon) June 21 (Tue) Perpetuum Jazille www.perpetuumjazzile.com performs in Cleveland State Universitys Waetjen Auditorium. www.csuohio.edu June 22 (Wed) Perpetuum Jazille Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Perpetuum Jazzile www.perpetuumjazzile.com at West Allegheny High Schools Stewart Morgan Auditorium www.westasd.org June 24 (Fri) Tennessee Performing Arts Center-Polk Theater @ 8:00 pm www.perpetuumjazzile.com June 25 (Sat) Slovenska Pristava www.slovenskapristava.org hosts their 50/20 party. 50 years since the founding of Slovenska Pristava and 20 years of Slovenian Independence. The grounds will open at 1:00 pm. Refreshments available after 2:00 pm. A parade with horses and carriage will start at 4:00 pm at the entrance gate. The program will be held inside the Lausche Lodge. Entertainment will include Korotan, Fantje na vasi, Mi smo mi, Kres, Lilija, St. Vitus and St. Marys Slovenian Schools. The folklore group Nageljcek from Canada will also participate in the celebration. Individuals are encouraged to wear narodne noe. Music will begin at 6:30 - Alpine Sextet, Wayne Tomsic Orchestra and Dvojcki (Twins). June 25 (Sat) SLOVENSKI DAN 50-20 NA SLOVENSKI PRISTAVI 25. JUNIJA. je vsekakor poseben letos, praznovanje 50. obletnice ustanovitve Slovenske Pristave in 20. obletnica samostojne Slovenije. K praznovanju se bosta pridruila tudi minister za Slovence po svetu, dr. Botjan ek in generalni konzul Jure mauc. Parada se zacne ob 4:00 popoldan, sledi kulturni program v Lauschetovi dvorani, nastopili bodo: pevski zbor Korotan, Mi smo mi, Fantje na vasi, dramsko drutvo Lilija, Slovenski oli Sv. Vida in Marije vnebovzete, folklorni skupini Kres in Nageljcek iz Kanade. Za muziko bodo preskrbeli, ansambel Dvojcki, Alpski Sekstet in Wayne Tomsic. Okrep?ila bodo na voljo po 2:00 uri popoldan. Vstopnina za necane je samo $5. Vsi lepo vabljeni na to praznovanje dedicine in kulture! ( St. Mary's Church Bulletin June 12, 2011) June 26 (Sun) Preseren Glee Club Picnic - Preserenov Dom - 10125 Preseren Road in Rye, Colorado. 33 miles SW of Pueblo. Contact Danny Golob at 719.561.1641 or lisaneeser@comcast.net June 26 (Sun) Federation of Slovenian National Homes Polka Tour - Slovenian Independent Society, 70 - 14th. Street NW, Barberton, OH 44203. Music: Frank Spetich Jr. Band. $20 Dinner/Dance. 16:30 p.m. Reservations only. Call: Flossie Dudas at 330-745-7795 or Emily Meckes at 330-745-8335. June 26 (Sun) SNPJ Farm - Lodge #126 -Clev. Open at noon; bar at 1:00; Dinners $8 at 2:00. Music 3 -7 by Jeff Pecon. Call: 440-256-3423 or 440-943-1191. (Beaverdale Reunion) June 27 - July 11 Cleveland based Slovenian mens choral group "Mi Smo Mi" in concert in Slovenia.

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June 28 (Tue) 8:00 pm Perpetuum Jazzile Gramercy Theatre - New York, New York http://prod1.agileticketing.net/WebSales/pages/TicketSearchCriteria.aspx?epguid=7f59d11e-4a94430a-8923-46517602925c& July 1 Ljubljana, Slovenia Welcome Home 2011For the 20th Anniversary of Slovenias Independence, various events will take place both in Slovenia and around the world. One of the biggest events will be the WELCOME HOME event, a Slovenian get-together, which will be held in Ljubljana. Because this year Slovenia wants to be particularly generous to all who are connected with it in any way, special discounts for Slovenes around the world and their friends are offered at www.slovenia.info/homecoming . Dont miss the Book&Buy offers of the HomeComing project, which are available all year round. You can also search for information about your visit and test your knowledge about Slovenia in an interactive quiz. More info: www.slovenia.info/homecoming . July 1 (Fri) Slovenian American Club Melvindale, Michigan. Music: Ansambel Veseli Begunjcani www.veseli-begunjcani.com from Slovenia. Door open at 5:00. Music 7 - 1:00 pm $11. Baked goods and prizes appreciated. www.sloveneamericanclub.com July 3 (Sun) SNPJ Farm - Cleveland Federation of SNPJ Lodges - Open at noon; bar at 1:00; Dinners $8 at 2:00. Music 3 -7 by Ansambel Veseli Begunjcani www.veseli-begunjcani.com from Slovenia. Call: 440-256-3423 or 440-943-1191. July 4 (Mon) SNPJ Farm - July 4th. Dance 1:30 - 7:30. Music: Wayne Tomsic, Stan Blout & Friends. July 8 - 10 (Fri - Sun) Slovenefest XXX http://www.snpj.org/fest_page.html and the 55th Miss SNPJ Pageant at the SNPJ Recreation Center, Borough of SNPJ, PA. For information: 1-877-767-5732. July 10 (Sun) KSKJ 5 Lodge Picnic. Noon until 7 p.m. Odd Fellows Camp 7272 Austin Powder Dr. Glenwillow, Ohio 44139. Collecting non-perishable food and household items for St. Malachi Center www.stmalachicenter.org. Games will begin at 1 p.m. Food will be served from 2:304:30. Contact Chuck Potenga 440-582-5169 cpotenga@wowway.com or Tim Klodnick 440-526-6431 tklodnick@cox.net July 10 (Sun) SNPJ Farm - Good Time Polka Party. Open at noon; bar at 1:00; Dinners $8 at 2:00. Music 3 -7 TBA. Call: 440-256-3423 or 440-943-1191. July 16 (Sat) Federation of Slovenian National Homes Polka Tour - American Slovenian Club. 617 1/2 Third Street. Fairport Harbor, OH, 44077. $14 Roast Beef Dinner/Picnic 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. followed by dancing - Music: Ray Polantz. Advance tickets at the bar. Call 440-357-5046. July 17 ( Sun)Veseli Begunjcani from Slovenia www.veseli-begunjcani.com will perform at the Preseren Home in Rye Colorado from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Contact Danny Golob 719-561-1641 e-mail lisaneeser@comcast.net

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July 17 (Sun) St. Vitus Church www.saintvitus.org annual summer parish picnic at Slovenska Pristava. "Observing 20th Year Anniversary of Independence of Republic of Slovenia." Mass at Noon followed by home style dinner and entertainment by Joey Tomsick Orchestra, Alpine Sextet and the Cleveland based Slovenian dance group Kres. Swimming in new pool for a nominal fee and side foods from the kitchen and refreshments the entire afternoon. No admission or parking charge! Net proceeds for capital improvements on parish facilities. July 17 (Sun) SNPJ Farm - Lodge #158 - Loyalties. Open at noon; bar at 1:00; Dinners $8 at 2:00. Music 3 -7 by Del Sinchak. Call: 440-256-3423 or 440-943-1191. July 17 (Fri) Slovenian Catholic Center Lemont Illinois. Bus Trip to Triglav Park in Racine, Wisconsin, www.slovenian-center.org July 17 (Sun) Triglav Park's 50th Anniversary Picnic: Mass 10:45am, food served at 12:30pm, Program at 2:00pm. Music by Ansambel Veseljaki from Lemont, Illinois. 6464 South Loomis Rd., Wind Lake, WI, 53185. www.triglavpark.com July 18-24 (Mon - Sun) Camp Pristava for school age children. To participate in the camp, you must be a member of Pristava or a member in either Saint Vitus Slovenian School, or Saint Mary's Slovenian School. Email Dr. David Turk with questions at: doctordavidturk@gmail.com July 24 (Sun) St Vitus Slovenian School annual summer picnic on Slovenska Pristava www.slovenskapristava.org. Mass followed by home prepared dinner. July 24 (Sun) Polkas in the Park. Tecumseh Park in Chatham, Ontario Canada www.polkatimes.com/squeezeplay~biography.html July 24 (Sun) SNPJ Farm - Lodge #614 Strugglers Lodge. Open at noon; bar at 1:00; Dinners $8 at 2:00. Music 3 -7 by George Staiduhar. Call: 440-256-3423 or 440-943-1191. July 27 (Wed) Pristava Pensioners monthly meeting at Pristava. www.slovenskapristava.org July 31 (Sun) Three Lodge Picnic sponsored by AMLA www.americanmutual.orgLodges #s 20, 24, and 50 on Sunday, between 1-6 PM. at Odd Fellows Farm in Glenwillow Ohio. Music by Scott Zura. Contact lodgebled@yahoo.com July 31 (Sun) SNPJ Farm - Lodge #53 - V-Boj. Open at noon; bar at 1:00; Dinners $8 at 2:00. Music 3 -7 by Fred Zwick. Call: 440-256-3423 or 440-943-1191. August 14 (Sun) Preseren Glee Club Picnic - Preserenov Dom - 10125 Preseren Road in Rye, Colorado. 33 miles SW of Pueblo. Contact Danny Golob at 719.561.1641 or lisaneeser@comcast.net Aug. 14 (Sun) Triglav Park Drugi Picnic: Mass 11:00am, food served at noon. Music by Mike Scneider Band. 6464 South Loomis Rd., Wind Lake, WI, 53185. www.triglavpark.com

Aug 20 (Sat) Tony Petkovsek 50th Anniversary Dinner Program Slovenian National Home 6417 St. Clair Ave. Call Tony Petkovsek: 216-952-8669.

Bike Ride to Slovenska Pristava

Who: St. Mary of the Assumption Bicycle Club / Kolesarski Klub Marije Vnebovzete and friends. What: 35 cyclists When: 9:00 am May 30, 2011 Where: Start - St Marys Church / Finish - Slovenska Pristava 45miles / 72 kilometers Why: The challenge of 90 degree heat, camaraderie, lunch by Anci, cold pivo and button box music by Dr. Stephen Adkins.

Ohio Federation Annual May Devotions in Honor of Our Lady of Brezje

Article post by Philip Hrvatin

On Monday, May 23, 2011 KSKJ www.kskjlife.org members from the greater Cleveland area met at Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine on Chardon Road in Euclid, Ohio for their annual May devotions in honor of Our Lady of Brezje, Patroness of Slovenia. The annual observance sponsored by the Ohio Federation of KSKJ Lodges began at the 1976 International Eucharistic Congress in Philadelphia, where the Slovenian participants resolved to celebrate the feast day of Marija Pomagaj with a vigil prayer service the evening before the feast day. Rev. John Kumse, pastor of St. Marys Church assisted by Rev. Joseph Boznar, pastor of St. Vitus Church lead a service of prayers which included the recitation of the rosary, benediction and the singing of the Slovenian litanies to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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On March 12, 2011, I had a few hours to visit Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Next time the Rocky statue, Sam Adams Brewery and a Philly Cheese Steak sandwich. Phil Hrvatin https://picasaweb.google.com/philip.hrvatin/Philadelphia?authkey=Gv1sRgCKm2n7j_j_vXhQE

Known as one of the most spectacular vocal jazz and a capella groups across the globe, Perpetuum Jazzile will take the spotlight this summer in celebration of its first North America tour. The critically-acclaimed Slovenian ensemble is popular for its powerful rhythms, rich harmonies, unparalleled creativity, and special blend of pop, jazz, gospel, blues, Brazilian bossa nova, disco and funk. Perpetuum Jazzile performs mostly a capella with up to 50 members. There are also vocal percussions, a human beat-box, and an incredible array of drums, electronic beats, and choreographed hand movements that simulate storms. Perpetuum Jazziles powerful repertoire includes arrangements of songs by Toto, Michael Jackson, Earth, Wind & Fire, Billy Joel, George Benson, and more musical legends. The vocal orchestra performs in English, Italian, Portugese, Spanish, and Slovenian as well as other languages. Perpetuum Jazzile President/Manager Bostjan Usenik calls the North American tour a career milestone and priceless challenge for the vocal ensemble. "The time is ripe for us to take on the USA and Canada, the world's most demanding concert market, and from where PJ derives most of our international fans," he says. " "Not only do we offer innovative vocal renditions which have moved such top artists as David Paich, David Crosby, Allee Willis (etc.), PJ also brings to North America unanticipated rich sounds and an energy one would expect only from a rock concert. We hope you'll come to our concerts, en masse, and prepare yourselves for PJ's mesmerizing vocal ecstasy!" Perpetuum Jazzile is in its 28th year and is celebrated as YouTubes most watched a capella groups with more than 20 million hits. The award-winning vocal ensemble is also ranked among the websites Top 40 Music Videos. Its remarkable history and distinct musical styles have generated sold-out concert crowds, raving reviews, and a series of hit songs. An international phenomenon and leading force in a capella music, Perpetuum Jazziles artistic director Peder Karlsson, the founding member of The Real Group from Sweden, has worked with renowned artists including Bobby McFerrin, Van Morrison, and Sir George Martin. The group has toured in Austria, Italy, France, United Kingdom, Brazil, Croatia, Argentina, Ukraine, Serbia and the Netherlands. For more information on the extraordinary musical journey of Perpetuum Jazzile, please visit: www.pjvocal.com or www.perpetuumjazzile.com.
Toronto, Ontario Canada: Fri, June 17, Queen Elizabeth Theatre Milwaukee, WI: Sat., June 18, Univ. of Wisconsin-Zelazo Ctr. for the Performing Arts Cleveland, OH: Mon., June 20 & Tues., 21, Cleveland State Univ.-Waetjen Auditorium Imperial (Pittsburgh), PA: Wed., June 22, West Allegheny High School-Stewart Morgan Auditorium Nashville, TN: Fri., June 24, Tennessee Performing Arts Center-Polk Theater New York City June 28 Gramercy Theater 127 East 23rd Street New York City, NY 10010

Singing Slovenes release their 4th CD

The Singing Slovenes, Minnesotas ambassadors of traditional Slovenian music, is a non-profit group of singers and musicians dedicated to the preservation of traditional Slovenian music and culture. Members of the group range in age from 23 to 84 years young. The Singing Slovenes have been performing together for over 28 years. They have taken their performances on the road with appearances in the Midwest to include the states of Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Minnesota and also their recent, most successful appearance in Branson, Mo. The Singing Slovenes will be returning to Americas Polka Capital, Cleveland, Ohio, in November as they make their second appearance as one of the featured groups at the 50th anniversary of Tony Petkovseks Thanksgiving Polka Party. Fans of the Singing Slovenes will love their newest CD, Triglav. You will most certainly recognize the familiar styles of Lojze Slak and Franc Mihelic and a blend of old traditional melodies and brand new songs from Slovenia. This CD features songs such as Mi Se Imamo Radi (We Like Everybody), and the crowd pleasing Ta Glazek Je Prazen (This Glass is Empty). This CD offers the Singing Slovenes stylings on an all-time classic, the timeless Edelweiss, and, of course, the title track of this CD, Triglav. Sit back and relax (if you can) and listen to the sounds of The Singing Slovenes as they present to you Triglav. You may purchase this newest release and other CDs of the Singing Slovenes from locations in Minnesota to include: Music Outfitters (in Ely), Perpich Music (in Virginia), Paul Stark D.D.S. (in Biwabik), Koshers Sausage Kitchen and Big Nicks Bar (in Gilbert), and Spree Fashions (in Cloquet). In Cleveland, Ohio, the CD is available at Cleveland Style Polka Hall of Fame Museum www.clevelandstyle.com and in Joliet, Ill., at the Slovenian Womens Union Heritage Museum www.swua.org/?cpage=28

You may also purchase the CDs online from the Singing Slovenes at www.singingslovenes.com