2009-2010 Calendar:
CALENDAR
American Hungarian Foundation    300 Somerset St  (PO Box 1084)    New Brunswick, NJ 08903-1084  USA    732-846-5777    email: info@ahfoundation.org
  EXHIBITIONS
APRIL 19, 2009 - ONGOING
MAGYAR NÉPMŰVÉSZET - Hungarian Folk Art Collection
Carved and painted furniture, household implements, ceramics and textiles from three important collections recently donated or promised to the Foundation combine with items of long standing from our museum collection for a rich and colorful exhibit representing Hungarian folk life. Learn More >
 
DECEMBER 6, 2009- JANUARY 31, 2010
HALAS LACE
Exhibition of framed examples of Hungary’s famed Halasi Csipke, the beautiful and delicate lace often rendered in figural shapes and scenes, from the collection of István Horváth of Princeton. Shown in our library. 
Opening: Sunday, December 6, 2009. 
 
DECEMBER 6, 2009- JANUARY 31, 2010
Festival of Trees, 21st Annual  Learn More >
Our holiday exhibition of trees decorated by many different ethnic groups allows others in our cultural community to share their traditions. 
Opening Reception: Sunday, December 6, 2009.  
  LECTURES / FILMS / CONCERTS
Folk Beliefs, Artistic Manifestations and Symbols
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2009, AT 7:30 PM
Life of the Folk Society, Customs and Celebrations
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2009, AT 7:30 PM
Dr. Gábor Tárjan, doctorate of Humanities, professor of Hungarian University of Fine Art, the College of Craft and Design, ethnographer, folklorist, professional educator and author (in Hungarian). 
These lectures are  being done as the second  and third in a series of talks centered around the current exhibit “Magyar Népművészet”
 
Bolyai Lecture Series
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2009, AT 7:30 PM 
Professor János Bergou will speak about Hungarian physicist Zoltán Bay
(in Hungarian)  Register > 
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2009, AT 7:30 PM 
Dr. András Prékopa will speak  on mathematics and cultural history
(in Hungarian)   Register >
Learn More about the Bolyai Series on Arts & Sciences >
 
  SOCIAL EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2009
George Washington Awards Dinner, 47th Annual  
Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Starlight Roof, New York City 

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2009 - OPENING
Festival of Trees, 21st Annual 
at the Foundation, New Brunswick, NJ   Learn More >

SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2010
Carousel Ball, 47tth Annual 
at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, New Brunswick, NJ   Learn More >

SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 2010
Hungarian Festival, 35th Annual 
and Twilight Concert in AHF Museum Courtyard 
All-day program arranged with the Hungarian Civic Association of New Brunswick; on Somerset Street mall area: events, vendors, folk dancing, food. Hungarian Heritage Center Museum Courtyard: Budapest Coffee House, Hungarian pastries and refreshments; Twilight Concert in the courtyard at 6 pm. Rain or shine.  Learn More >