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The Leonard Cohen Event

in Krakow, Poland
August 6-8, 2010

The registration is now open The organizing Committee of The Krakow Event is now accepting registrations! Almost 200 members have already registered to The Event! There are several reasons why you should book as early as possible: The Event takes only 300 participants (because of the capacity of the venue). After 300 paid reservations the registration will be closing. 200 first early birds will receive a real collectors' item: Leonard's limited edition book "Artworks" with more than 50 of his self-portraits, drawings and paintings in full color. The books were donated by Leonard and his management. If you for some reason have to change your plans and cannot come to Krakow, you may cancel (see refund policy) or hand over your reservation to another person. UPDATE JANUARY 5: Almost two thirds of the capacity already reserved - and only ten art books left for early birds! WORLD PREMIERE of the restored "Bird on a Wire" (1974) The famous documentary directed by Tony Palmer is being remastered from the original film reels. Tony Palmer has kindly given us chance to show the film to our participants in Krakow. This will be the World Premiere of the documentary, and it will be presented by a member of the production team! The film will also be available on DVD. We will now be able to see this marvellous film from an important era in Leonard Cohen’s career. Read more here! Click here to go to the registration page with all the details!! The Event fee of 100 eur includes everything that happens during the weekend (except food, accommodation, optional sightseeing tours). We will update the list of confirmed participants once a week (unless you prefer not to show your name). Our venues in Krakow will be Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology and Tempel Synagogue of Kazimierz There will also be an exhibition of works inspired by Leonard Cohen’s art. Those interested in showing their work, please contact the organizers. See you in Krakow this Summer! Hotel information here! List of participants Open the Event Leaflet

Invitation to our next big Leonard Cohen Event:

Ladies and Gentlemen, Cohenites of the world, friends,

Continuing the tradition of international meetings for Leonard Cohen fans, I have the pleasure to invite you to the next Leonard Cohen Event which will take place in Krakow, Poland on August 6-8, 2010.

Krakow, in contrast to the previous cities, is not a place which had the privilege of becoming a hallmark in Leonard Cohen’s life or career. Though it is probable Cohen has never visited Krakow, still you can find here places which are not unlike those connected with our Artist. Krakow is a city of culture, a city that never sleeps, a city of artists, students (and … tourists). The district of Kazimierz is an important centre of Jewish culture. Cohen simply fits here! He will not be present at our Event, but be there with us in spirit!

We assume that the programme for the Krakow Event will be largely based on programmes of the previous events. We are planning concerts, an open-mic session, sightseeing, small gifts, but, first of all, we would like this event to be an opportunity to meet like-minded old friends and acquaintances from all over the world, like-minded also with Leonard Cohen.





The Main Square - Rynek Glówny. Source: Wikipedia.


All the information on the event will be available here, on this page of The Leonard Cohen Files, and on the event website: http://leonardcohenevent.info/

We have also opened a new Krakow section on the Leonard Cohen Forum. If you have any suggestions, questions, or if you simply want to tell the world you are going to Krakow - you’re welcome to use the Forum!

If you would like to help the organizers, or if you have an interesting idea how to make the Krakow event even better, we’re waiting for your suggestions. You can contact the organizing committee at krakow2010@leonardcohenevent.info

On behalf of the organizing committee,

Sebastian Korta

P.S. Bring your guitars!

Read more about Krakow

List of participants