Articles for category: Događanja

Croatian Poetry in US: Boston, Portland and New York

Mid November in the Boston area is filled with many cultural events, and this Friday it included a conversation with the Croatian author Monika Herceg, as she introduced her book Closed Season. This book tour was organized by the publisher Sandorf Passage which has published a number of Croatian authors. Book introduction and signing took place at the Brookline Booksmith, one of New England’s premier independent bookstores, which hosts an award-winning events series including the groundbreaking Transnational Literature Series. The event was opened by Pierce Alquist, the director of the Series focusing on stories of migration, the intersection of politics and

Plešimo Furlanu! Balliamo la Furlana!

Author: Mirena Bagur, Mag. Oecc., folklorašica and storyteller/Croatian culture This is a personal perspective on a historic concert Let’s Dance Furlana! that recently took place in Pula/Pola, Istria. It sounds simple, yet for me it was a very complex experience that was developing over the last several years. I am lucky to call the legendary Croatian ethno-choreographer Vido Bagur, my Dad. I am not going to describe the multi-decades of his work in the folklore field, (you can read that in his bio below), but focus on the last few years – I was listening to his various adventures in

Croatian Wine at 2025 American Wine Society National Conference

Grgich Hills Estate, Grgić Vina and other wines enjoyed by passionate wine explorers This weekend at the 2025 National Conference of the American Wine Society, taking place just outside of Washington, DC, there were two specific sessions that focused on Croatia, Croatian wines and the Croatian-American winemaking legend. The American Wine Society is a national US organization of more than 6,000 passionate wine explorers consists of over 180 regional chapters across the United States, and its emphasis is on educating members to appreciate wine from across the globe through regional and national wine events, formal training and wine courses.  The

Croatian Pride Shines at Brooklyn FC`s “Croatian Appreciation Day”

Brooklyn, NY — “Malo nas je, al’ nas ima” – “there may not be many of us, but we’re here.” That phrase perfectly summed up the atmosphere at Brooklyn FC’s Croatian Heritage Day, held at Maimonides Park in Brooklyn, New York. The club celebrated the arrival of Croatian sisters Ana and Kristina (Kiki) Marković, both members of the Croatian Women’s National Soccer Team, who recently joined Brooklyn FC in the USL Super League. The event was co-organized by the Association of Croatian American Professionals (ACAP), the Croatian American Media Association, and the Facebook group Hrvati u New York’u. Sports enthusiast Daniel Pedišić played

Croatian Heritage Day u New Yorku: Sestre Ana i Kiki Marković zvijezde Brooklyn FC-a!

U subotu, 8. studenoga, stadion Maimonides Park na Coney Islandu u New Yorku bit će ispunjen crveno-bijelim kockicama! Ženski nogometni klub Brooklyn FC poziva na Croatian Heritage Day, poseban događaj posvećen dolasku nogometašica hrvatskog podrijetla i hrvatskih reprezentativki, sestara Ane i Kiki Marković, koje su novo pojačanje kluba. Nakon utakmice protiv DC Power FC-a, koja počinje u 15:00 sati, navijači će imati priliku upoznati sestre Marković, fotografirati se s njima te sudjelovati u ekskluzivnom druženju koje organizira Brooklyn FC u suradnji s Croatians Onlineom, ACAP-om i Facebook grupom Hrvati u New Yorku. Ana Marković (25) pridružila se Brooklyn FC-u nakon

Pogledajte kako izgleda nacionalna haljina Miss Universe Hrvatske

Laura Gnjatović, Miss Universe Hrvatske 2025. otputovala je u Tajland, na svjetski izbor 74. Miss Universe. Spektakularan izbor će se održati 21. studenoga u Bangkoku, a ovogodišnja tema izbora je „The Power of Love“ kojom organizatori žele staviti naglasak na jedinstvo, osnaživanje i otpornost. U 20 dana, koliko će djevojke iz 130 zemalja boraviti u Tajlandu, očekuju ih razne aktivnosti, od promocije Tajlanda kao turističke destinacije s bogatom kulturom, povijesti, gastronomijom, pa do modnih revija, snimanja i priprema za finalni izbor. Osim Bangkoka, gdje će se izbor održati, djevojke će posjetiti Phuket i Pattayu. Prekrasna 23-godišnja Zadranka s dubrovačkom adresom,

Three Days of Insightful Panels, Inspiring Keynotes, and New Collaborations: The 9th Annual ACAP Conference in Chicago Concludes Successfully

The largest gathering of Croatian-American professionals brought together over 400 participants and 90 speakers. The 9th Annual Conference of the Association of Croatian American Professionals (ACAP) brought together more than 400 participants, 90 speakers, and 30 sessions at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, reaffirming its status as the most significant event connecting the Croatian diaspora, business leaders, and academia across the United States. Under the theme “The Drive to Succeed: Our Croatian Edge,” the three-day program combined thought-provoking discussions, inspiring personal stories, and high-level networking — all centered on the power of Croatian identity as a driver of global success.

Croatian Heritage Day Meets Paws at the Pitch – Next Saturday!

Next Saturday, November 8 at 3 PM, Brooklyn FC takes on DC Power FC in Coney Island as we celebrate Croatian Heritage Day! Join us as we honor Brooklyn’s vibrant Croatian community, and meet Brooklyn FC’s Ana & Kiki Marković after the match. Wear your red and white, wave your flags, and join us for a matchday full of heritage and heart! Get Croatian Heritage tickets HERE. PAWS AT THE PITCHA fan favorite returns! Saturday, November 8th is also Paws at the Pitch – a pet-friendly matchday experience featuring giveaways, local adoption partners, and dog-friendly seating. Each pet-friendly ticket includes

Društvo prijatelja Matice hrvatske organizira 53. Tjedan hrvatske knjige u Vancouveru

Društvo prijatelja Matice hrvatske organizira 53. Tjedan hrvatske knjige od 16. do 19. studenoga 2025. godine u maloj dvorani Hrvatskog kulturnog centra (3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver) s početkom u 18:30 sati.  Gost predavač 53. Tjedna hrvatske knjige je gospodin Miki Bratanić, hrvatski književnik iz Splita (https://mikibratanic.com/). Njegova životna preokupacija je projekt “Priča o konobi”, osobno autorsko djelo u kojem u raznim aktivnostima kroz prizmu konobe govori o našim prepoznatljivostima, običajima, tradiciji i baštini. U sklopu tog projekta objavio je tri knjige na temu konobe: “Konoba, Priča o konobi te Priče iz konobe za djecu, edukativnu dječju slikovnicu. Dugogodišnji rad s ovom tematikom potaknulo je Ministarstvo kulture Republike Hrvatske da njegovu obiteljsku konobu

Wellness Wisdom: Doctor’s Advice – Fall Edition

As the leaves turn golden and daylight stretches shorter, it’s natural to start withdrawing indoors. This Fall, we turn to Dr. Alen Juginovic for guidance on maintaining health and wellbeing as sunlight hours dwindle. Understanding the Importance of Daylight Exposure Dr. Juginovic reminds us that even when days grow shorter, exposure to natural light remains essential. Sunlight plays a key role in regulating our internal clock (circadian rhythms), supporting mood balance, and helping our body sustain healthy levels of vitamin D. Practical Tips for Embracing Natural Light this Fall Why It Matters As fall advances, don’t let the shorter days