NASA’s Fifty Years of Ups And Downs

Lecture by James I. Deutsch, Curator of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.

When: Tuesday, November 10, 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Where: American Center, Tržiště 13, Praha 1

Please join us at the American Center on Tuesday, November 10 for a lecture by James Deutsch, author and curator of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., who will speak about the successes and failures of NASA during its long history. James Deutsch was the chief curator responsible for planning and producing a program on NASA at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in 2008. (more)

The Naked City

When: Tuesday, November 10, 6:00 p.m.
Where: American Center, Tržiště 13, Prague 1 - Malá Strana, 1st floor

This classic 1948 black-and-white film noir directed by Jules Dassin was shot in documentary style and filmed on location in the streets of New York City, featuring landmarks such as the Williamsburg Bridge and the Whitehall Building in Manhattan. William H. Daniels won an Academy Award for his cinematography. (more)

Contemporary American Feminist Activism

Lectury by Marta Kolářová, Ph.D.

When: December 2, from 7:00 PM 
Where: American Center, Tržiště 13, Prague 1

From October to December, the American Center hosts a series of lectures on the development of American feminism, prepared by the Gender Studies, an NGO. Lecturers will outline the development of American feminism from its beginnings in the XIX. century to its contemporary approach. (more)

Call of Dudy / Bohemian Bagpipes Across Borders

Documentary film screening with live Czech bagpipe music

When: Thursday, October 29, from 6 p.m.                
Where: American Center, Tržiště 13, Prague 1 - Malá Strana

Call of Dudy is the first and only documentary film (CZ, 52min) on the Czech bagpiping tradition. Shot in South and West Bohemia, the film captures the people and the places which are keeping this centuries-old tradition alive today and for future generations. (more)

„The Obama Report Card“ - An Evaluation of the First Nine Months of the Obama Administration

Lecture and Discussion with Dr. Max Hilaire, Morgan State University

When: Thursday, October 8, from 5-6:30 p.m.  
Where: American Center, Tržiště 13, Praha 1

Please join us at the American Center on Thursday October 8th for a lecture by Distinguished American Professor Max Hilaire who will evaluate President Barack Obama's first nine months as President. Dr. Hilaire will focus on both his successes and failures in domestic and foreign policies. (more)

The Fight Against Drugs in North America:  A Case for Cross-Border Cooperation

Panel discussion

When: Monday, October 5, at 6:00 PM
Where: American Center, Tržiště 13, Prague 1 – Malá Strana, 1st floor

Mexico is one of the most significant transit countries for drug production in North America. Data shows that 90% of cocaine flows into the US through the Mexican border. On the other hand, 90% of the weapons used by Mexican drug cartels originate from the United States. The recent escalation of violence in the region has led both administrations to look for new solutions in cross-border cooperation. (more)

“The Magic Tape Recorder“ - Educating Children about Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease

When:  Thursday, October 1, from 2:00 till 3:30 p.m.
Where: American Center, Tržiště 13, Praha 1, 1st floor

The U.S. Embassy and the Czech Alzheimer Society will introduce an international effort to educate children about aging and Alzheimer’s disease. The Czech translation of the children’s book “The Magic Tape Recorder” written by American author Joyce Simard and illustrated by Czech artist Inka Delevová will be presented at the event. (more)