The opening of the Festival of Arts, Literature & Learning and the exhibition Argus & Medusa: On Hope in Dark Times. 

Programme

5.30 p.m. 
Doors open

6.00 p.m.
Opening of the FALL Festival
Musical performance: Hana Varadzinová (Farm in the Cave) & Vojtěch Procházka ^(CZE)
Welcome: Michaela Šilpochová ^(CZE)
Opening remarks: Alberto Manguel ^{(CAN / ARG)}

Discussion: Hope is a state of mind
Marie NDiaye ^(FR) / Marek Šindelka ^(CZE) / Sofi Oksanen ^(FI) / Paata Shamugia ^(GE)
Hosted by: Alberto Manguel ^{(CAN / ARG)}

7.30 p.m.
Opening of the exhibition
ARGUS & MEDUSA: On Hope in Dark Times 

Concert by the fire: Dežo Ursiny Tribute: Kubo Ursiny & Provisorium ^(SK)

The evening will be hosted by Petr Vizina.