Dress is casual, and tickets
are $50.

Sunday , June 12, 2005

Concours d'Elegance
9 a. travelers looking for
interesting, affordable European vacations, the Slovak Tourist Board in
North America has launched a new website, www.

Lots of information on off-the-beaten-path destination

In addition to the Itineraries section , the CometoSlovakia web site offers
extensive information on Things to See/Do, with detailed pages describing
Castles, Towns, Museums, Mountains, Folk Traditions, Caves, Food & Drink
and a separate multi-page section on the capital city, Bratislava.

6) Wooden churches, most built without a single nail.

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Landmark Center, 75 West Fifth Street, Saint Paul
All the romance and pageantry of a Viennese ball will be recreated at
"The Emperor's Ball" in the Landmark Center.

Academy Award Frenzy is No Stranger to Joseph Maddelana's Renowned Auction House 'Profiles In History'

"Not just lists of hotels, restaurants and sights to see, but also five
unusually detailed, self -guided driving itineraries that suggest what to
see, how long it takes to drive between places, where to stay and eat along
the way, with options for extra days or shortcuts. Prices outside of Bratislava are even lower!!

5) Old towns where time stood still - Explore perfectly preserved medieval
and Renaissance towns, walk cobblestone streets and imagine the merchants
and craftsmen who lived there hundreds of years ago. Or catch one of the many folk festivals held all
around the country.

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Harriet Island, Saint Paul
A "Lorelei"-themed boat trip will depart from Harriet Island and feature
a buffet dinner, dancing and entertainment, including opera, ballet, classical
music and gypsy-style jazz.S.com --
specifically designed for Americans considering a trip to the "other half"
of the former Czechoslovakia.

Flemish folk dance includes a variety of other styles (sword, May-tree, stick dances).

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m. Carriage rides will be available in Rice Park. No crowds, no slick marketing, no mass
tourism. No other country has preserved as many
of these breathtaking wooden beauties as Slovakia has. Or see fine collections
of folk architecture in one of ten open-air museums .

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For event details and to register, please visit:
http://www. BEVERLY HILLS, Calif . With over 20 years of expertise, Joseph Maddalena, owner of
Profiles In History, the premiere company in the world for live and
simultaneous internet memorabilia auctions, continues to satisfy the
enthusiastic demand for acquiring a piece of Oscar history. Collectors and history buffs alike will be
captivated by Profiles In History's outstanding array of historical letters in
every field: American Presidents and statesmen; Revolutionary and Civil War
soldiers; scientists and inventors; celebrated authors , artists and composers;
aviators and explorers; sports heroes and Hollywood legends; as well as many
others who have left an indelible mark on history. Dozens are
concentrated in the northeastern area near Bardejov (UNESCO World Heritage
site) and Kosice (2nd largest city).

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m. Now, over 23 auctions later, it is considered one of
the pre-emanate Hollywood auction houses with an incredible array of
memorabilia including props, costumes, artist's sketches, posters and
autographs from film , television and rock n' roll. Some American
travel writers have likened Slovakia today to the way Western Europe was
after World War II -- just waiting to be discovered.

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m -- 4 p.com," explains Jozef Steis, Director of the
Slovak Tourist Board. The site also
provides contact information for U . Journal report), it won't stay this way
long.

4) It's a deal - Compared to prices in Western Europe, you'll get good
value for your dollar on everything from beer and wine to museum entrances
and entertainment. See a rare
aragonite cave (only 3 in the world admit visitors) with flowerlike
formations.

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m.m., The popularity and appeal
of the Academy Awards has not escaped many collectors from around the world,
who are willing to pay top dollar for items from Academy Award-winning and
nominated films.00, among hundreds of other prominent collectables consigned
directly from Hollywood producers, prop makers, costume designers and actors.

Though one of the features of many Dutch dances is that they were done while wearing clogs, it should be realized that these were not universal, particularly in towns and the wealthier parts of Society.

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Saturday, June 11, 2005

German Carfest
9 a. Every entertainment memorabilia auction has featured items from
Academy Award-winning and nominated films, including Audrey Hepburn's Ascot
dress from "My Fair Lady" which sold for $115 ,000. Such was the fate of Bardejov, Banska Stiavnica,
Levoca, Kezmarok, Spisska Sobota and others , places frozen in time.

9) Otherworldly caves - So unusual that UNESCO designated several of
Slovakia's caves "World Heritage Sites.

The non-couple dances are older.

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Profiles In History will be holding their next auction on
Friday, March 31. Setting numerous world
record prices for Hollywood collectibles, Profiles In History draws the most
prominent collectibles, some consigned directly from Hollywood producers, prop
makers, costume designers and actor

Contact: Carolyn Prousky/CPPR
(323) 656-8047

Photos available from ajl@ajlazaruspr .

8) Colorful folk arts, crafts, architecture - No other European country has
as strong a tradition of diverse folk arts and crafts as Slovakia. See it
in museums, filled with lush embroidery, vivid costumes, carved wooden
figures, musical instruments, painted Easter eggs.

This category contains English language sites relating to folk dancing styles in the Netherlands.

It should be noted that Flemish and Dutch culture, while sharing similarities, are distinct.

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m. -- 12 a. Attendees in formal attire will dance to the traditional
music of a Viennese ball performed by the Kenwood Symphony Orchestra and enjoy
performances by the Saint Paul City Ballet, Voices of Vienna, Kantorei Choir,
Mark Stillman Ensemble and Die Wolpertinger, a German band.org or call 952-942-7352.
Spectacular stagmites, stalactites and underground rivers, including a real
River Styx, await you.

Dutch traditional folk-dancing (or farmer's dancing) consists of the local dances overlaid with the common European heritage (i.

The same dance would be carried out in different styles depending on the footwear of the dancers.

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Landmark Center, Saint Paul
After dinner, the Late Night Ball includes dancing in the Cortile
Ballroom , Viennese coffee and pastries in the Torten Cafe, German beer in the
Bierstube, and entertainment in the Jazz + Swing Salon and by the Roaming
Gypsies and Edelweiss Dancers. Free and open to the public. Below is the list of items from Academy Award-winning
films:

Alien Queen special effects miniature from Aliens -- Best Visual Effects
Walter Plunkett costume design for "Scarlett O'Hara" and "Rhett Butler" in
Gone With The Wind -- Winner of Eight Academy Awards
Diane Keaton's dress worn in The Godfather -- Winner of Three Academy
Awards
Roman Soldier Armor + Helmet from Cleopatra -- Winner of Four Academy
Awards including Best Costume Design
Indian tomahawk weapon used in Dances With Wolves -- Winner of Seven
Academy Awards
English helmet and primitive Scottish weapons used in Braveheart -- Winner
of Five Academy Awards
Anne Baxter's "Nefretiri" dress worn in The Ten Commandments -- Best
Special Effects
Sword used by Ingrid Bergman in Joan of Arc -- Winner of Two Academy
Awards
Japanese soldier costume from The Bridge on the River Kwai -- Winner of
Seven Academy Awards
Warren Beatty's trade-mark yellow hat and trench coat worn in Dick Tracy
-- Winner of Three Academy Awards
Emerald City Townsman's jacket worn in The Wizard of Oz -- Winner of Two
Academy Awards

All these items and much more are available for review in a soon-to-be
published full-color catalog obtainable through Profiles In History's Beverly
Hills' office, or by visiting the company's website at
http://www. Whether you hike, ski, climb or simply gaze at them, the beauty
of Slovakia's mountains will remain with you after you return home.

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saintpaulsommerfest.com

About Profiles In History
Profiles In History is the nation's leading dealer of original historical
letters and manuscripts.com or by calling 718 789 1500


TOP 10 REASONS TO COME TO SLOVAKIA NOW (EXCERPTED FROM COMETOSLOVAKIA.

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Saint Paul Sommerfest Events Feature Performances, Waltzes, German Food,
Viennese Music and Vintage Foreign Cars


ST. PAUL, Minn., 10 p. The Saint Paul City Ballet will perform as
"Rhinemaidens," according to the Lorelei legend .m. Open to the public and free. Dress is formal
and period costumes.-based tour operators and Slovak
travel agencies to help independent travelers with arrangements. The site was developed
by A .

10) A warm welcome/no attitude - Compared to more popular destinations
where people are blas about tourists, Slovakia has warm and unaffected
people, eager to meet Americans and show you their country.

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m.00, James
Cagney's tap shoes from "Yankee Doodle Dandy" which sold for $25,875. "That 's why we included a list of
Top 10 Reasons to come now [attached].cometoslovakia. Catch the energy and
optimistic spirit of the city's 60,000 students, attending three
universities. Wander through living
villages like Cicmany or Vlkolinec, where people still build and decorate
their houses according to centuries-old designs.

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Rice Park, Saint Paul
Many of the world's outstanding vehicles will be displayed, including and
Mercedes-Benz, Rolls Royce, Bentley and Packard, at this juried show of
elegant and exclusive vintage cars organized by the Mercedes-Benz Club of
America . Lazarus Associates (Brooklyn, NY) and ElegantWebSites. Watch a performance
of folk dance or music .

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In 1995, Profiles In History expanded into the world of entertainment
memorabilia auctions.

3) Castles - For a small country (twice the size of Vermont), Slovakia has
an amazing number of castles -- 300. Many Slovak towns
rose to wealth more than 500 years ago, then dropped out of sight -- and
off the path of progress.

However the clog dances are identifiable by the style of foot placement that takes advantage of and compensates for their rigidity and percussive effects .

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J. And watch an entire nation reinventing itself.

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Late Night Ball
9 p.

PRESS RELEASE ComeToSlovakia.com Launches; Everything U.S. Travelers Need to Know

There isn't a travel
website out there -- for any country -- that has that level of detail.

A Facts page includes Slovakia's low average costs for meals, hotels,
museum entrance, opera tickets and other travel items .com (Staten
Island, NY).
Tucked away in centuries-old cellars, courtyards or alleyways are cafs ,
cabarets, restaurants, and pubs popular with locals, especially young
people. This was the law for
centuries when non-Roman Catholic churches were forbidden to use hard
materials, such as stone and metal.

The period preserved tends to be around the 1900's and are mainly couples dances.

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Tickets are $75, including beverages, authentic Viennese desserts and dancing. We
even tell you how to connect to and from other Central and Eastern European
countries," adds Steis.com.COM)

1) Undiscovered , uncrowded - Experience all the charm of the old Europe in
a newly independent country.

2 ) Lively cafes and pubs in Bratislava's Old Town - The cobblestone
streets of the Old Town are filled with history and youthful vitality.

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Guests
will enjoy a five-course meal with wine created by the Saint Paul Hotel's
executive chef. Tickets are $150.00,
Margaret Hamilton's Wicked Witch of the West hat from "The Wizard of Oz" which
sold for $57,500.

"While there are plenty of sites out there that have bits and pieces of
useful information, we put everything American travelers need to know about
our country on ComeToSlovakia.S.

"We recognize that many Americans aren't sure where our country is or what
we have to offer tourists," notes Steis. Savor excellent coffee, Slovakia 's own wonderful, bargain-priced
beers and wines, a variety of cuisines and music." The top 12 of the country's 4,000
caves can easily be toured -- no spelunking skills required.

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Founded in 1986 by Joseph Maddalena, the internationally renowned Profiles
In History, has held 23 entertainment memorabilia auctions in the past 11
years.00, Charlton Heston's Ten
Commandments tablets from "The Ten Commandments" which sold for $63,250.00, Al
Pacino's Homburg hat worn in "The Godfather" sold for $25,875.
"Fans from around the world want to own a piece of 'Oscar history ' and the
chance to obtain these treasures is increasing yearly by leaps and bounds,"
says Profiles ' In History's Maddalena.profilesinhistory.
Just in time for U.cometoslovakia."

To find out more, log on to www. The High Tatras are the Alps of the East -- a chain
of picturesque, snow -covered peaks.

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Celebrate European Heritage And Culture June 10-12 In St. Paul

Emperor 's Ball
6 p. The evening begins with a
champagne reception, musical and dance performances and a procession. With the second fastest-growing economy in the former East Bloc
(according to a recent Wall St. And the High Tatras are just the
beginning.

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7) Mountains - The mountains , and pristine natural areas of Slovakia have
long been considered the nation's main attraction by tourists from
neighboring countries. Or learn the meaning of "chill out" in two ice caves.

polkas , waltzes, etc.

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Rice Park, Saint Paul
Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Audi, BMW and Volkswagen vehicles will line Saint
Paul's Rice Park, which will be transformed into a European square with German
music and food. Even though we're a small country,
the web site gives potential visitors a tremendous amount of information. Take your pick from evocative ruins
on a cliff overlooking a river (Devin and Orava), to fairy-tale perfect
where knightly games are re-enacted (Bojnice), or ghostly remains of the
largest walled fortress in Central Europe (Spis), and even refined
chateaux /manor houses with elegant parks and gardens (Betliar, Strazky).

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