A magnet for thousands of international artists and writers who flocked to the city, Prague – dubbed "The Paris of the '90s" – quickly dusted off 41 years of Cold War obscurity to reclaim its venerable reputation as a cosmopolitan hub rich in artistic achievement and intellectual originality. The arts – both classical and avante garde – are flourishing in the today's Prague, which boasts a year-round schedule of world-renowned festivals and exhibitions, plus a virtually endless selection of theatrical events, concerts, dance performances, poetry readings, and gallery openings. Prague boasts three famous opera houses, the acclaimed Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, numerous ballet and modern dance companies, and scores of rock, jazz, and dance clubs.