Evening at the Embassy of Slovenia

Fri, March 24, 2023 @ 07:00PM To Fri, March 24, 2023 @ 09:30PM

Embassy of Slovenia
2410 California St NW,
Washington, District Of Columbia

Price: $51 (each member is allowed Maximum of two tickets) purchase by Friday March 17^th through https://reservations.ptos.org/index.php

DETAILS

Tonight, join the diplomats from Slovenia at their magnificent embassy for a unique embassy event like never before.

Through the live Slovenian entertainment, bar, diplomats, and other cultural aspects of the evening, we’ll take in the rich customs of the Slovenian people. Savor the hospitality of this beautiful embassy as we enjoy a special evening on Slovenian soil.

The evening begins with a diplomatic greeting followed by a presentation of Slovenian culture.  You will enjoy an exclusive live musical performance by visiting native Slovenian Musicians.

FEATURING:

1) LIVE MUSICAL PERFORMANCE FROM A NATIVE SLOVENIAN PERFORMER

In town for one night only, we will be treated to a special performance by Slovenian musician Igor Lumpert Shorter!

Our featured performer is one of the leading Slovenian musicians in the world!  Igor performed at jazz festivals in Ljubljana, Belgrade, Novi Sad, Csfero, at major jazz clubs around the world including the Jazz Standard, Birdland, Cornelia Street Cafe, Supper Club, Porgy and Bess, Unterfahrt, with such jazz legends as Reggie Workman, John Abercrombie, Chico Hamilton. In 2011 Igor was commissioned to create a piece for the closure of the European Capital of Culture. 

2) DIPLOMATIC GREETING: 

Hear from the Slovenian diplomats, who will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.

3) SLOVENIAN WINE:

Enjoy wine native Slovenian wine – some of which is not readily available in the U.S.

4) SLOVENIAN FOOD:

Taste a unique buffet of a variety of native Slovenian food. 

5) SLOVENIAN ART: 

Experience the art of Slovenia currently on display at the Embassy.

6) SLOVENIAN FILM: 

Enjoy a special film highlighting the scenery, culture and people of Slovenia.

Disclaimer: This event is not sponsored, sanctioned, or endorsed by the USPTO.  It is not an official USPTO activity, and your participation is voluntary and at your own risk. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in all public places. PTOS cannot guarantee members that they will not be unknowingly exposed to COVID-19. Members assume the risk when attending this event.  If you, or anyone you have been in close contact with, have experienced any symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, chills, loss of sense of smell or taste, sore throat, shortness of breath, or muscle aches & pains within 14 days of the event, please skip this event.  Contact Kang Hu (Kang.Hu@uspto.gov) or Anand Loharikar (Anand.Loharikar@uspto.gov) with any questions.

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