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Christmas Carol Singing
A Performance by the Heritage Singers
Saint Wenceslaus Church in Baltimore
Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 3PM (free admission)
St. Nicholas (Mikuláš) will make an appearance and will bring children goodie bags (balíčky). Please send us an email if your child(ren) will be attending.
Homemade Traditional Christmas Cookies
All orders and payments must be received by Sunday, November 28, 2021. A limited number of batches will be made, so please order early to reserve your batch - $32/pound (about 36 assorted cookies).
The pre-ordered cookies will be available for a pick up at the Saint Wenceslaus Church in Baltimore on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at the Carol Singing event at 3-4 PM.
To pay by credit card, please place your order here:
To pay by check and for other pick up options, please send an email specifying the desired amount to pay@cshamaryland.org and we will send you instructions.
All proceeds of this fundraiser will benefit CSHA. Thank you for your support!
Become a CSHA member here.
2020 Christmas cookies fundraiser
Homemade Traditional Christmas Cookies for Sale
$30/pound (about 36 assorted cookies) + $7 shipping (max. 5 lb per order)
All proceeds of this fundraiser will benefit CSHA.
The ordering is now closed. We have received many orders from all over the USA. A total of 76 pounds have been ordered.
The cookies were shipped between December 7-18, 2020 or orders could have been picked up on December 13, 2020 between 3 - 5 PM at Baltimore, MD or Perry Hall, MD locations. If you have any questions, please send us an email to pay@cshamaryland.org.
Thank you for supporting the CSHA!
Become a CSHA member here.
We were not able to have our Festival this year, but you can now enjoy the wonderful music many of you love so much.
The Czech and Slovak Heritage Association of Maryland
presents
A Virtual Concert by Pajtáši
Slovak folk acoustic band from New York City performing songs from
Slovakia, Moravia, Silesia, and Bohemia.
We hope you will enjoy the concert Pajtáši recorded for us in November 2020.
Please renew your annual membership or become a new member of the CSHA here, so we can bring you other events like this.
Recorded in November 2020.
Pajtáši: Isabella Valčuha – violin / vocals, Andrea Valčuha – violin / violin contra / vocals, Stefan Valčuha jr. – violin, Maroš Kočerha – cimbalom, Michal Salák – accordion / vocals, Branislav Briňarský – double bass / vocals / fujara / gajdice, Mishunka Salák - vocals.
Pajtáši
Ľudová hudba Pajtáši vznikla na prelome rokov 1998 a 1999 v New Yorku, keď sa tu stretli dvaja byvalí kolegovia zo Slovenskej folklórnej scény, kontráška/huslistka Andrea Levrincová-Valčuha a basista/kapelník Branislav Briňarský. Formáciu v tom čase ešte doplnili Maroš Kočerha na akordeóne/neskôr cimbále a speváčka Mária Lazurová - Dvořák. V súčastnosti kapela ešte spolupracuje s ďalšími muzikantami, predovšetkým s mladou vychádzajúcou primáškou Isabellou Valčuha.
Počas svojho pôsobenia ĽH odohrala veľké množstvo rôznych podujatí -koncertov, svadieb, osláv, plesov, firemných akcií a mnohých ďalších. Zúčastnila sa Slovenských a aj ďalších Slovanských a medzinárodnych festivalov v New Yorku, Massachussets, Connecticut, New Jersey, Ohiou, Michigane, Illionois, Minnesote a Washingtone DC. V roku 2007 vydala svoje CD – Čertovo Remeslo. Dlhé roky už taktiež spolupracuje s new-yorským folklórnym súborom Limbora, kde okrem tradičnej ľudovej hudby obohacuje vystúpenia aj o hru na tradičné ľudové nástroje.
Repertoár kapely pozostáva z ľudových piesní celého Slovenska, Moravy a Česka, či iných známych melódií vo vlastnom prevedení. Dlhoročné muzikantské skúsenosti a bohatý repertoár kapely sú zárukou kvality a pohody pri počúvaní.
Pajtáši
A Slovak folk acoustic band, founded in New York City in 1998-99, when two former colleagues, folk musicians from Slovakia met at the Slovak street festival in Manhattan. Andrea Levrinc – Valcuha on a viola-contra/violin and Branislav Brinarsky on a bass/bandleader. At that time, they were also joined by Maros Kocerha on accordion/later on cimbalom and by the vocalist, Maria Lazurova- Dvorak. Nowadays the band works also with other musicians, especially with young “primáš” Isabella Valcuha.
Over the years the Pajtáši Band has played at numerous events: concerts, weddings and parties. The band has also participated at many Slovak and other international festivals, in New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Minnesota, and Washington D.C. In 2007, Pajtáši released their CD – The Devil’s Craft. Since its inception, the band has been performing with the prominent Slovak-American dance ensemble Limbora in NYC . The authentic sound of their folk instruments and folk music enrich the traditional folk dance performances.
The band’s repertoire covers vast regions of Slovakia, Moravia and the Czech Republic, as well as well-known international songs in their own arrangement. Their musicianship and many years of experience provide the audience with a high-quality performance and a pleasurable listening experience.
Thank you for supporting the CSHA!
Become a CSHA member here.
Dear families, parents and friends of the CSHA,
The Czech and Slovak Language School for Children welcomes you to the 2020-2021 school year!
Our spring semester starts soon. All classes are being held virtually, with Slovak and Czech teachers and their students meeting online.
Slovak classes are being held weekly on Sunday mornings.
Czech classes meet online on Friday evenings.
To register please "Contact us" or email to info@cshamaryland.org.
Beginners or fluent speakers are welcome to join us.
The following tuition applies to our online classes:
2021 Spring semester (February - June) = $100
Sibling discount = 50% (excludes individual teaching)
Additional supplies = paid separately
* In-person classes would be adjusted per location's rental agreement.
Our Language School is subsidized by CSHA and we encourage you to join our Association. Annual membership dues are only $25 per household.
CSHA is unique in its offering classes in the Czech and Slovak languages for both children and adults. We want to invite our members, families and friends to take advantage of this opportunity.
If you, or someone you know, might be interested in exploring a new language, or staying current in your heritage language, please let us know.
Family Fun nights are happening throughout the year usually every other month or quarterly. They include Carnival Mask Making, Easter traditions, Witch burning, Back to school picnic and Mikulasska celebrations. Even though they cannot take place during the Covid pandemic, we will resume these events when it's safe.
For more information about our family events please "Contact us" or see our facebook page.
We are looking forward seeing you all.
JOIN CSHA! Support our mission of keeping the Czech and Slovak heritage alive. We are always looking for new members of all ages. Consider joining if you have Slovak or Czech ancestry, want to learn about the culture, language, history, and beauty of these two small countries in the heart of Europe, or just want to make new friends.
Annual membership dues are only $25 per household. The dues are payable by the end of January of each calendar year.
To join the Czech and Slovak Heritage Association or renew your current membership, please click the button below for secure payment:
Or you can complete the Membership Form and mail it along with your check:
In addition, you can help to preserve the Czech and Slovak heritage by making a tax-deductible contribution:
The CSHA membership is a great way to celebrate and stay in touch with your heritage.
- Your membership dues and donations help us to offer better programs and build a stronger community;
- We organize annual festival with great music, Slovak and Czech food, beer, and handmade crafts;
- Member-appreciation picnic is held every year;
- Members receive newsletter HLAS four times a year;
- You can learn a new language or improve your skills, attend cultural programs or take part in organizing our events.
Homemade Traditional Christmas Cookies for Sale
$30/pound (about 36 assorted cookies) + $7 shipping (max. 5 lb per order)
All proceeds of this fundraiser will benefit CSHA.
The cookies will be shipped between December 7-18 or orders can be picked up on December 13, 2020 between 3 - 5 PM at Baltimore, MD or Perry Hall, MD locations.
To pay by credit card, please place your order here:
To pay by PayPal or check, please send an email specifying desired amount, delivery and payment option to pay@cshamaryland.org and we will send you payment instructions.
All orders and payments must be received by December 9, 2020. Limited amount of cookies is available, so please order early to reserve your batch.
Thank you for supporting the CSHA!
Become a CSHA member here.
We were not able to have our Festival this year, but you can now enjoy the wonderful music many of you love so much.
The Czech and Slovak Heritage Association of Maryland
presents
A Virtual Concert by Pajtáši
Slovak folk acoustic band from New York City performing songs from
Slovakia, Moravia, Silesia, and Bohemia.
We hope you will enjoy the concert Pajtáši recorded for us in November 2020.
Please renew your annual membership or become a new member of the CSHA here, so we can bring you other events like this.
Recorded in November 2020.
Pajtáši: Isabella Valčuha – violin / vocals, Andrea Valčuha – violin / violin contra / vocals, Stefan Valčuha jr. – violin, Maroš Kočerha – cimbalom, Michal Salák – accordion / vocals, Branislav Briňarský – double bass / vocals / fujara / gajdice, Mishunka Salák - vocals.
Pajtáši
Ľudová hudba Pajtáši vznikla na prelome rokov 1998 a 1999 v New Yorku, keď sa tu stretli dvaja byvalí kolegovia zo Slovenskej folklórnej scény, kontráška/huslistka Andrea Levrincová-Valčuha a basista/kapelník Branislav Briňarský. Formáciu v tom čase ešte doplnili Maroš Kočerha na akordeóne/neskôr cimbále a speváčka Mária Lazurová - Dvořák. V súčastnosti kapela ešte spolupracuje s ďalšími muzikantami, predovšetkým s mladou vychádzajúcou primáškou Isabellou Valčuha.
Počas svojho pôsobenia ĽH odohrala veľké množstvo rôznych podujatí -koncertov, svadieb, osláv, plesov, firemných akcií a mnohých ďalších. Zúčastnila sa Slovenských a aj ďalších Slovanských a medzinárodnych festivalov v New Yorku, Massachussets, Connecticut, New Jersey, Ohiou, Michigane, Illionois, Minnesote a Washingtone DC. V roku 2007 vydala svoje CD – Čertovo Remeslo. Dlhé roky už taktiež spolupracuje s new-yorským folklórnym súborom Limbora, kde okrem tradičnej ľudovej hudby obohacuje vystúpenia aj o hru na tradičné ľudové nástroje.
Repertoár kapely pozostáva z ľudových piesní celého Slovenska, Moravy a Česka, či iných známych melódií vo vlastnom prevedení. Dlhoročné muzikantské skúsenosti a bohatý repertoár kapely sú zárukou kvality a pohody pri počúvaní.
Pajtáši
A Slovak folk acoustic band, founded in New York City in 1998-99, when two former colleagues, folk musicians from Slovakia met at the Slovak street festival in Manhattan. Andrea Levrinc – Valcuha on a viola-contra/violin and Branislav Brinarsky on a bass/bandleader. At that time, they were also joined by Maros Kocerha on accordion/later on cimbalom and by the vocalist, Maria Lazurova- Dvorak. Nowadays the band works also with other musicians, especially with young “primáš” Isabella Valcuha.
Over the years the Pajtáši Band has played at numerous events: concerts, weddings and parties. The band has also participated at many Slovak and other international festivals, in New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Minnesota, and Washington D.C. In 2007, Pajtáši released their CD – The Devil’s Craft. Since its inception, the band has been performing with the prominent Slovak-American dance ensemble Limbora in NYC . The authentic sound of their folk instruments and folk music enrich the traditional folk dance performances.
The band’s repertoire covers vast regions of Slovakia, Moravia and the Czech Republic, as well as well-known international songs in their own arrangement. Their musicianship and many years of experience provide the audience with a high-quality performance and a pleasurable listening experience.
Thank you for supporting the CSHA!
Become a CSHA member here.
Dear families, parents and friends of the CSHA,
The Czech and Slovak Language School for Children welcomes you to the 2020-2021 school year!
Our spring semester starts soon. All classes are being held virtually, with Slovak and Czech teachers and their students meeting online.
Slovak classes are being held weekly on Sunday mornings.
Czech classes meet online on Friday evenings.
To register please "Contact us" or email to info@cshamaryland.org.
Beginners or fluent speakers are welcome to join us.
The following tuition applies to our online classes:
2021 Spring semester (February - June) = $100
Sibling discount = 50% (excludes individual teaching)
Additional supplies = paid separately
* In-person classes would be adjusted per location's rental agreement.
Our Language School is subsidized by CSHA and we encourage you to join our Association. Annual membership dues are only $25 per household.
CSHA is unique in its offering classes in the Czech and Slovak languages for both children and adults. We want to invite our members, families and friends to take advantage of this opportunity.
If you, or someone you know, might be interested in exploring a new language, or staying current in your heritage language, please let us know.
Family Fun nights are happening throughout the year usually every other month or quarterly. They include Carnival Mask Making, Easter traditions, Witch burning, Back to school picnic and Mikulasska celebrations. Even though they cannot take place during the Covid pandemic, we will resume these events when it's safe.
For more information about our family events please "Contact us" or see our facebook page.
We are looking forward seeing you all.
JOIN CSHA! Support our mission of keeping the Czech and Slovak heritage alive. We are always looking for new members of all ages. Consider joining if you have Slovak or Czech ancestry, want to learn about the culture, language, history, and beauty of these two small countries in the heart of Europe, or just want to make new friends.
Annual membership dues are only $25 per household. The dues are payable by the end of January of each calendar year.
To join the Czech and Slovak Heritage Association or renew your current membership, please click the button below for secure payment:
Or you can complete the Membership Form and mail it along with your check:
In addition, you can help to preserve the Czech and Slovak heritage by making a tax-deductible contribution:
The CSHA membership is a great way to celebrate and stay in touch with your heritage.
- Your membership dues and donations help us to offer better programs and build a stronger community;
- We organize annual festival with great music, Slovak and Czech food, beer, and handmade crafts;
- Member-appreciation picnic is held every year;
- Members receive newsletter HLAS four times a year;
- You can learn a new language or improve your skills, attend cultural programs or take part in organizing our events.