Embassy of Slovakia Dinner Reception and Concert: An Evening in Slovakia Celebrating Slovak Art, Culture, music, Cuisine, and Wine
Attend on your own or with your friends to taste Slovak cuisine and wine, enjoy a concert of Slovak music, and learn about Slovakia while meeting and socializing with ICDC members.

Event Date

Friday, June 5, 2015 at 7:00 PM

Event Address

The Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Washington
3523 International Court NW
Washington DC 20008

Requested Attire

Business or cocktail attire requested

Event Description

We cordially request the pleasure of your company at the Embassy of Slovakia for a very special celebration of Slovak culture, art, music, cuisine, and wine. Don't miss this rare opportunity to discover Slovakia while you meet the embassy staff and ICD members in attendance. The evening includes a delightful performance of traditional Slovak music by Gerdan, Solomia Gorokhivska (violin) and Andrei Pidkivka (flute/ethnic flutes). Please reserve your tickets early since space at the embassy is limited.

+ Taste traditional Slovak delicacies prepared especially for you by the embassy chef
+ Sample wine served at the open bar
+ Enjoy Slovak art at the embassy
+ Discover sights and scenes of Slovakia
+ Enjoy all this while socializing with ICDC members and making new friends!

The evening starts with a presentation about Slovakia (economy and innovation) followed by a short video about its natural and historical beauties and concert of Slovak folk music. Afterwards you will enjoy a traditional dinner feast of Slovak culinary delights prepared especially for you by the new embassy chef. The evening also includes an open bar serving Slovak and European wine.

Dinner Menu of Authentic Slovak Cuisine Presented by the Embassy Chef
(Dinner menu is subject to change as the embassy chef refines the menu...)

Cold Antipasti (cheese, ham, smoked salmon, vegetables)
Beef Goulash with Dumplings
Chicken Schnitzel
Potato Salad
Grilled Salmon with stewed vegetables
Mixed vegetable salad
Fruits
Strudel filled with nuts and apples
Selection of wines, non-alcoholic beverages

Event Agenda (May change)

7:00 PM Reception commences
7:20 PM Welcome Remarks, concert performance, and dinner reception
9:15 PM Evening concludes

We Are Grateful for Your Support

We greatly appreciate your contribution towards the International Club of DC Inc by making your reservation. Your support makes it possible for us to present diverse cultural events to our members. Kindly note that your contribution is unrelated to the embassy or venue the event is being presented at and all proceeds from the event are used solely by International Club of DC Inc. to cover expenses related to presenting cultural events to our members.

Map/Parking

The Embassy is located about 3 blocks from the Van Ness Metro station. Parking around the Embassy is very limited. We recommend Uber, public transportation or a cab, if possible.

Please note that the map is enclosed below as a courtesy to you and for your convenience but we do not guarantee the accuracy of the map or the directions provided by Google. It is your responsibly to arrive safely and on time at the address of the event disclosed above.

Parking is limited to street parking in the vicinity of the venue. Kindly note that, as is the case in most major cities, the availability of street parking in Washington DC is limited and beyond our control. Due to the limited availability of parking, we highly recommend a cab, Uber/Lyft or other transportation option. The event start at the designated time so please allow sufficient time for traffic/travel/transportation and parking as these factors are beyond our control.

Event Notes

Ukrainian born violinist Solomia Gorokhivska is a soloist and a chamber musician. She holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts Degree at the Catholic University of America in Washington DC. Dr. Gorokhivska brings her passionate virtuoso violin, and her expressive singing to the ensemble. She captures and expresses the personality of each song. She is an International laureate award recipient in classical and folk music performance. Dr. Gorokhivska toured internationally, including Ukraine, Germany, Russia, Poland, Serbia, China and the USA. She earned her Bachelor of Music Degree from Ternopil State College of Music and her Master Degree at Tchaikovsky National Music Academy of Ukraine. In addition, she received her Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees in Cultural Studies from the National University of "Kyiv-Mohyla Academy", Ukraine. From 2006-2010 she was a musicologist, journalist, author, and senior editor for the TV program “Alone With Music” on the National Broadcast Company of Ukraine. Dr. Gorokhivska participates in many classical, jazz, folk, and contemporary music projects around the world, and brings this wealth of experience to collaborate with other professional artists.

Dr. Andrei Pidkivka earned Bachelor and Master degrees from Lviv State College and Music Academy in Ukraine. He holds a Doctorate of Music Arts Degree from Michigan State University, USA. His extensive collection of world flutes, from archaic to modern encompass a wealth of knowledge and great possibilities. In Dr. Pidkivka’s twenty five year journey of musical growth his world flutes have found a way into modern symphonic compositions, theatrical performances, ballet, and movie scores. Performances as a soloist and a guest musician include the Columbus Symphony, Phoenix Symphony, Seattle Symphony, Oregon Symphony, Baltimore Symphony, and Pittsburgh Symphony. Andrei Pidkivka has been critically acclaimed as a preeminent performer, teacher, and maker of a variety of folk flutes of his native Ukraine, whose sounds attracted listeners and educational workshops across the United States, Europe, Asia and South America. The Pan-Flute, the Turkish Ney and the Ukrainian Sopilka were used in symphonic performances of the Lord of The Rings, and the Seattle Times wrote, “Andrei Pidkivka owned the spotlight…Close your eyes and you’re in The Shire”. The Washington Post wrote “Andrei Pidkivka … was most winning playing plaintive melodies on the naj, or pan flute, and the tylynka, a long, slender shepherd’s flute with no finger holes”. Dr. Pidkivka presented lectures-workshops and performances at: the Kennedy Center for the Arts, Metropolitan Museum of the Art, The Andy Warhol Museum, Severance Hall, the National Folk Alliance Conference, National Flute Association Conventions in the U.S. He was interviewed by the Voices of America Network for broadcast in Ukraine, and the National Public Radio and TV affiliate of the PBS in Cleveland.