2019 Gala

The Vaclav Havel Library Foundation is a nonprofit organization established in the United States to promote values of freedom and democracy, and to honor and preserve the legacy of Vaclav Havel, former president of Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic.The Bohemian Benevolent and Literary Association (BBLA), established in 1891, was founded as an umbrella organization representing Czech and Slovak cultural, educational and athletic community groups and clubs. The original mission of the BBLA was and continues to be to preserve the Czech and Slovak culture in New York City as well as to build a cultural and social dialog between the Czech and Slovak communities and the American public.

Bohemian Benevolent and Literary Association & Vaclav Havel Library Foundation

Benefit gala celebrating the 30th anniversary of the independence of Czechoslovakia and other Central and Eastern European countries, with guests of honor Ambassador Craig Stapleton and Mrs. Dorothy Stapleton.
Master of ceremonies: Nicholas D. Lowry, president of the Swann Auction Galleries.
HIGHLIGHTS
A tribute to two outstanding supporters of Czech-American relations, Ambassador Craig Stapleton and Mrs. Dorothy Stapleton
Presentation of the 2019 Disturbing the Peace Award to a Courageous Writer at Risk - Asli Erdogan - by Ms. Dagmar Havlova, the former first lady and wife of the late Czech president Vaclav Havel
Live auction conducted by Nicholas D. Lowry, the president of the Swann Auction Galleries and its principal auctioneer, PBS Antiques Roadshow appraiser
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