Embassy of the Czech Republic
When:
September 8, 2016 - November 20, 2016

The Embassy of the Czech Republic announces the Mutual Inspirations Festival 2016 – Martina Navrátilová, honoring the best tennis player of all time, among men and women, in Washington, DC, from September 8–November 20, 2016.

For its seventh year, the Mutual Inspirations Festival celebrates the Czech-American tennis legend, Martina Navrátilová, who took women’s tennis to another level and inspired the world with her unsurpassed records with 59 Grand Slam titles, including 9 Wimbledon singles championships. She remains to be the oldest winner of a Grand Slam title, male or female. Beyond her revered statistics, Martina is a proponent of numerous issues dear to her and her resolve to lead an earnest life. She has become an inspirational leader to rising stars, athletes, women, breast cancer patients, and minorities and is an outspoken advocate for human rights and healthy living. She provides commentary to the Tennis Channel and BBC at Wimbledon. 

Serving up events from September 8-November 20, 2016, the festival has the Washington area audience at an advantage, partnering with prestigious venues, such as The Washington Post, the Library of Congress, the National Gallery of Art, Georgetown University, American University Museum’s Katzen Arts Center, and the Avalon Theatre. The match point of this year’s celebrations is an exclusive sit-down talk with tennis legend Martina Navrátilová, interviewed by Washington Post reporter Petula Dvorak. Further highlights include a launch party, photo exhibition featuring award-winning artist Dita Pepe, original student poetry readings inspired by the works of late Czech President Václav Havel, and a theater production Protest by Alliance for New Music-Theatre. The festival will also incorporate several intriguing film screenings, such as documentaries on women leaders and a powerful nutritional assessment, Sugar Blues, on society’s consumption of sugar, as well as a women’s CrossFit hour and a walk against breast cancer.  

For the complete press release, please visit: http://www.mutualinspirations.org/att/files/pdf/MIF2016PressRelease%20(1).pdf

For information about the festival, go to www.mutualinspirations.org.

— SEPTEMBER FESTIVAL EVENTS —


EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
On September 12, at 2 pm, the Embassy of the Czech Republic, in collaboration with the Washington Post, will hold an exclusive sit-down talk with Czech-American tennis legend Martina Navrátilová, interviewed by Washington Post columnist Petula Dvorak at the Washington Post. The interview will be followed by an opportunity for questions and answers from the public. Admission is free.
RSVP: www.martinawashpost.eventbrite.com.


DOCUMENTARY SCREENING - UNMATCHED
On September 15, at 6 pm, the Embassy of the Czech Republic will screen ESPN Films 30 for 30 Unmatched, directed by Lisa Lax and Nancy Stern Winters, about the fierce competition and everlasting friendship between the tennis champions Martina Navrátilová and Chris Evert. Learn about the greatest rivalry in the history of the sport. (2009, 51 min., in English) Admission free.
RSVP:www.unmatched.eventbrite.com.


SPECIAL SCREENING: Photographer w/ Director
On September 20, at 6 pm, Director Irena Pavlásková will present Photographer (Fotograf), a film inspired by the life and work of internationally renowned photographer Jan Saudek at the AU Museum’s Katzen Arts Center. Interwoven with passion, humor, creativeness, and sadness as well as disappointment, the film examines the maestro’s relationship with women. (2015, 133 min., Czech with English subtitles) Admission is free.
RSVP: www.fotograf.eventbrite.com 


CLASSIC FILM: You are Widow, Sir!
On September 20, at 7 pm, Bistro Bohem will screen the Czech sci-fi comedy You are a Widow, Sir (Pane, vy jste vdova!) with Czech leading actress Iva Janžurová. Enjoy this witty classic that experiments with the limits of science with surprising twists and turns. (Dir. Václav Vorlíček, 1971, 97 min., Czech with English subtitles) Admission is free. RSVP: bistrobohem@gmail.com. Guests must arrive by 6:45 pm. 


EXHIBITION OPENING: Love Yourself by Dita Pepe
On September 22, at 6 pm, the Embassy of the Czech Republic will open the exhibition Love Yourself, featuring Czech artist Dita Pepe. This moving and intimate photography and documentary project examines the personal philosophies and values of various women living in different social environments and life situations. Q&A with the photographer. Admission is free. RSVP: www.ditapepe.eventbrite.com


POETRY AND VERSE AT GEORGETOWN
On September 27, at 1 pm, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in collaboration with Georgetown University’s Department of Performing Arts will hold Poetry & Verse at the Václav Havel’s Place in Alumni Square at Georgetown University. Students will interpret and perform original poetry and readings inspired by late Czech President Václav Havel. Admission is free. RSVP:www.poetryandverse.eventbrite.com


HAVEL'S PROTEST AT WOODROW WILSON HOUSE
On September 28, at 7 pm, the Alliance for New Music-Theatre in collaboration with the Embassy of the Czech Republic presents the play Protest, written by former Czech President Václav Havel and directed by Susan Galbraith with Drew Valins and David Millstone at the Woodrow Wilson House.  The play exposes life under a totalitarian regime. Tickets are $20, available at www.woodrowwilsonhouse.org or 202/792-5807.




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