Tempo Archives

November 2nd, 2005

If you're feeling bad about yourself, you're not alone
New survey finds Czechs rank among the lowest in the world in self-esteem

October 26th, 2005

Picture windows
In three new books, images from history and legend

Gone but far from forgotten
New book evaluates Havel's philosophical legacy

October 19th, 2005

Raising the devil
A legendary work returns to Prague

Around town

October 12th, 2005

Saudek on Saudek
A visit with the fast-talking, hard-drinking photographer

Around town

October 5th, 2005

On the road to Bata-ville
New film celebrates the 'Czech Henry Ford' as seen by British admirers

Trumpeting European indie film to the world
East of Eden workshop gets writers, directors, producers to work beyond the borders

September 28th, 2005

All things Spanish
New cultural institute opens with a royal touch

Svandovo divadlo adds four English-language plays
Havel's The Beggar's Opera tops list of new subtitled productions

September 21st, 2005

Real Roma
A fresh view of a beleaguered minority

Local jazz musicians play for flood relief
Benefit concert will help raise funds for music school in New Orleans

September 14th, 2005

Suffering for her art
How an ambitious cultural event turned into a seven-year struggle

In decline at home, the American dream goes abroad
But author's analysis of Europe predates latest terrorist attacks

September 7th, 2005

Transformed
Exhibition celebrates industrial hulks that have yielded the most modern structures in the republic

Pushing the boundaries of insensitivity
Provocative exhibit takes on advertising that increasingly disturbs its jaded audience

August 31st, 2005

Big brothers
Nova and Prima go to the mat with identical reality shows

Around Town

August 24th, 2005

Quickwits
A new theater project turns up the heat

Building on last year's success, indie arts festival ups the anti
World premiere highlights film and video screenings

August 17th, 2005

Against the tide
How three Czechs overcame the challenges of swimming across the English Channel

Around town

August 10th, 2005

Visionary villa
More than 70 years after it was built, Vila Müller still holds surprises

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August 3rd, 2005

Beautiful Bratislava
The Slovak capital delights with hidden surprises

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July 27th, 2005

The gentler side of Transylvania
Warm hospitality and stunning landscapes go with the 19th-century lifestyles and opportunities for adventure tourism along Romania's spine

July 20th, 2005

On his game
Grandmaster Anatoly Karpov takes on the Czech champ

July 13th, 2005

Airborne on the island
Championship skateboarders return to Prague for a spirited competition on Štvanice