Social Events

Monday, June 8

7:30pm: Welcome Reception
Office building of the South Moravian Region, Cejl 73, Brno

The grand opening event that will include buffet-style meal and live Jazz music.

Tuesday, June 9

7:30pm: Concert
The Nicholas Copernicus Observatory & Planetarium, Kraví hora, Brno
(15 min walk from the Faculty of Science)

Live classical concert performed inside the large planetarium hall by the Chamber Wind Harmony Brno (double wind quintet with a conductor). The concert, named "Small Pieces of Great Composers", will be combined with planetarium show. You can expect popular compositions of A. Dvořák, L. Janáček, P. I. Tchaikowskiy, C. Orff, J. Suk and others.

  Conductor: P. Lichnovský
  Dramaturgy and Music Arrangements: Z. Mikulášek, J. Strmiska
  Planetarium Show: P. Karas

Wednesday, June 10

2pm: Excursion
Museum of J. G. Mendel
Starobrno Brewery

Note: Due to limited capacity participants must be split into smaller groups for tours that start every 30 minutes. Please choose a group and sign in the form at the registration desk.

6pm: Public Talk - E. Guinan
The Nicholas Copernicus Observatory & Planetarium, Kraví hora, Brno
(15 min walk from the Faculty of Science)

An astronomy talk for general public given in the large planetarium hall.

Thursday, June 11

7:30pm: Closing Reception
Botanical Garden, Kotlářská 2, Brno
(in the campus of the Faculty of Science)

The closing event held in the greenhouses of the Botanical Garden that will include buffet-style meal, live folk music and wine tasting.

Other Events in Brno

  • April - June 15: "Universe - Adventure of Discoveries" Exhibition - Large size astrophoto in the street.
  • May 22 - June 5: International Fireworks Festival "Ignis Brunensis 2009" - Fireworks show with music.
  • May 31 - Sept. 28: "Brno Art Open 2009" - Sculptures in streets.
  • June 5 - 7: "Amusements under Ramparts" - Festival for everybody.
  • June 5 - 7: "140 years of public transport in Brno" Exhibition - The public transport history exhibition.
  • June 6 - 14: International Fair "AUTOSALON Brno 2009" - Car exhibition.
  • June 7: Folksy Castle Party - Entertainment at Špilberk castle.
  • June 10, 7:30pm Claus-Erhard Heinrich: organ concert
    St. Augustin church, Náměstí míru, Brno (end stop of the tram line 4; just under the hill with planetarium)