Tempo Archives

March 26th, 2008

New music resounds at Rudolfinum
At Prague Premieres, fresh work by European composers

Turning iron into gold
Former dissident loves discreet charm of samizdat and alchemy

Around Town
Shucking oysters in Old Town

March 19th, 2008

Tastemaker
Allegro wins the race for the city's first Michelin star

Who says Czech scientists have a drinking problem?
Researcher finds that his Bohemian colleagues drink more and publish less

The man who knows too much
Hučín wants to make foes 'hot under the collar' in Senate race

Tradition takes a whipping
Around Town

March 12th, 2008

Full exposure
MTV follows a Czech student's trek to New York

Easter excursions
Child's Play

Balous' art center makes a scene
It might feel like cutting-edge London, but La Fabrika is a Czech-made phenomenon

Around Town
Facing migrant issues

March 5th, 2008

Step by step
An August Bournonville devotee brings his legacy to Prague

A lifeline for ailing children
Prague hospitals offer hope to young patients from Afghanistan

New minister is smart like a 'fox'
Young kid on the block Liška wants to boost Czech schools with new EU funds

Oscar stars stay at home
Around Town

February 27th, 2008

Back in the picture
A photo fundraiser heralds the return of the esteemed Leica Gallery

Cool fun on the ice
Child's Play

Belle of the ball still teaches steps
Former dance champ doesn't miss a beat with teenage students

Around Town
No bones about it

February 20th, 2008

Running with the Lions
Following a legendary example, Dave Faries tries out for quarterback

For transplants, 'God in details'
Swerving ethical pitfalls, Czech doctor to conduct controversial face surgery

Around Town
Strike up the band

February 13th, 2008

The match game
A quick guide to finding the perfect partner

My bloody valentine
A film festival for lovers of sexploitation and bad taste

Orwell fan a man of many words
Paul Wilson viewed former Czechoslovakia up close with insider/outsider lenses

Around Town
Charm offensive

February 6th, 2008

Note worthy
The State Opera forges through hard times with a world-class celebration of its 120th anniversary