This document announces an event called "Slovak Glass & Fashion Fantasy- Beirut, 2011" organized by the +421 Foundation in partnership with the Embassy of Slovakia. The event will be held on October 7, 2011 at the Solidere Beirut Souks in Beirut, Lebanon and will feature a glass art exhibition by Slovak artists, a fashion show by a Slovak design studio, a folk dance performance, and a reception. The proceeds will support the cultural programming of the +421 Foundation. The goal is to expose Lebanese audiences to Slovak culture and encourage collaboration between Slovak and Lebanese artists.

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SLOVAK GLASS
& FASHION FANTASY- BEIRUT, 2011
Solidere Beirut Souks, BEIRUT, LEBANON, October 7, 2011

2. SLOVAK GLASS & FASHION FANTASY 2011
is a presentational event of the +421 Foundation, in partnership with the
Embassy of Slovakia to Syria, Jordan and Lebanon. The event will be held in
the new exclusive complex - Solidere Beirut Souks in Beirut on October 7,
2011 (www.solidere.com).

3. VENUE
Solidere Beirut Souks – Jewelry Souks

4. Guests will have an opportunity to view unique glass art collections by
prominent Slovakian artists selected by Nova Gallery, Bratislava. The
evening will culminate with a reception, fashion show by Nerocco Design
Studio (Kristina Schreiberova & Eva Groh) from Bratislava, Slovakia,
modern-folk dance performance by “Magic Spurs”, and an after-party
with live auction.
All proceeds from the evening will be donated to the Plus421 Foundation to
support diverse cultural programing and emerging Slovakian artists.

5. PROGRAM:
• Welcome drink and refreshments
• National anthems of Slovakia and
Lebanon followed by official speeches
• Fashion show by Nerocco Design
• Dance performance
• Glass exhibit opening ceremony
• Cocktail reception

6. The aim of this event is to expose influential audiences to the cultural,
intellectual and social richness of Slovakia. The continued goal, through
awareness, is embraced by creating opportunities for collaboration amongst
artists, designers, and performers; ultimately prompting to explore and
encourage innovative partnerships between leaders from various public and
private sectors of Slovakia and Lebanon.
www.plus421.org info@plus421.org

7. NOVA Gallery is the first private gallery founded after 1989 in Bratislava,
Slovakia. Since 2005 has prepared many art shows and published art books
about contemporary Glass Art. In 2077 started to organize biennale
competition for Slovak and Czech glass artists named Gallery NOVA Glass
Award (www.galeria-nova.sk).
Slovak contemporary glass in Libanon presents: Marek Brincko, Ašot
Haas, Pavol Hlôška, Patrik Illo, Oliver Leššo, Palo Macho, Lukáš
Mjartan, Tomáš Ondroušek, Mária Račeková and others.
The exhibition was supported by the Ministry of Culture of Slovak
Republic.
www.galeria-nova.sk

9. www.galeria-nova.sk

10. “To create beauty means to change
the world”
Nerocco is an art project, which pursues a
mission of expanding the understanding of
art and design as a form of life philosophy.
Nerocco’s art project is multifaceted,
involving different forms of artistic
expression.

11. MAGIC SPURS – ČAROVNÉ OSTROHY
The evening will be highlighted by modern folk dance performance
“Magic Spurs” - Slovakian dance group.
“Magic Spurs” presents you a unique ensemble full of dynamics, vitality
and universality of dance expression, which belongs to the prominent
representatives of Slovak folk art at home and abroad.”

12. SPONSORS OF THE EVENT:
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: sponsorship@plus421.org

13.
+421 FOUNDATION is a Slovak-American foundation, is a 501©3 not-for-
profit education corporation, operating in the State of New York and
affiliated with the +421 Foundation in Slovakia (headquatered in Bratislava).
The foundation is pursuing a mission of enhancing relations between the
American and Slovak people by showcasing the cultural richness of Slovakia to
American audiences, and by creating opportunities for mutually beneficial
interaction among Slovak and American interests in the cultural sphere and
beyond.
The name of the organization derives from the international telephone calling
code for Slovakia, which is +421.
www.plus421.org info@plus421.org

14. current programs
+421 s current programming encompasses three principal areas:
• Design and Fashion Showcases featuring emerging Slovak fashion
designers, presented by Slovak and American theatrical design and
production teams in collaboration with models and performers representing
the newest trends in international style.
• Entertainment Showcases featuring theater, dance, and musical
presentations in both contemporary and traditional Slovak idioms, celebrating
the roots that bridge Old World and New World cultural expression.
• Promotional Forums gathering together leaders from various public and
private sectors under consular auspices to explore and encourage innovative
partnerships to further the overall mission of the +421 Foundation.
www.plus421.org info@plus421.org

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