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July 2021
Sauerkraut Soup and Czech Rice Pudding
This Czech sauerkraut soup is something out of this world — full of flavor, but still light tasting. This soup will deliver a great gourmet experience, as well as a lot of antioxidants and vitamins thanks to the sauerkraut. Perfect for any time of the year, it's refreshing with its lightness on hot summer days and comforting on cold winter evenings. For a delightful dessert, we are also going to prepare Czech rice pudding from scratch. Note: Suitable for vegetarians.…
Find out more »August 2021
District Movie Night
Join National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, The NewBo City Market, and The DISTRICT Czech Village New Bohemia Main Street at NewBo City Market on August 5 for a FREE showing of "The Sandlot"! Starting at 5:30 p.m. grab dinner from a NewBo City Market Vendor, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. there will be crafts for kids, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. music from Analog Vault, and the movie will begin around 8:30 p.m. Bring blankets/pillows and lawn chairs and nab…
Find out more »New Bohemia Walking Tour with Mark Stoffer Hunter
Join Mark Stoffer Hunter, Cedar Rapids Historian, for a walking tour of the historic New Bohemia neighborhood. Learn about the evolution of this unique Bohemian commercial district from the early 1870s through the present day. Mark will highlight the special stories associated with the architectural landmarks. The tour will begin at the Czech School location in New Bo (925 2nd Street SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 United States). Wear comfortable shoes for walking.Cost: $5 for NCSML members, $7 for general admission Registration…
Find out more »Coffee and Kolach
Have you ever been to Wilber, Nebraska for Czech Days? NCSML Vice President for Development and Marketing, Jim Miller, will be broadcasting live from Wilber, NE during the first day of this event-filled, three-day festival. Brew a pot of coffee, powder your kolaches, and join the NCSML each first Friday of the month for Coffee & Kolaches. Each month we'll be discussing a different topic via Facebook Live.Cost: Free Facebook Live Program
Find out more »Free First Saturday for Students
Students of all ages (preschool through college) are invited to visit the NCSML’s exhibits for free on the first Saturday of each month. College students must bring a current school ID card.Cost: Free with student ID.Presented by: UFG Insurance.
Find out more »Herb-crusted Pork Tenderloin with Spinach Sauce and Crushed Potatoes with Bacon and Sautéed Onion
Pork is very popular in the Czech Republic, and in this class we are going to bring the pork cut the respect that it deserves. Prepared using an herb crust, you’ll learn how to cook it to perfection – juicy and tender. Our pork tenderloin will be served with a creamy spinach sauce which compliments the meal and provides some added health benefits. And to tie the whole meal together, we are going to prepare one of the most popular…
Find out more »Bridging Democracy with Dance
This innovative, experiential three-part virtual workshop series designed by dancer, dance educator, and choreographer Dagmar Spain unlocks the understanding of dialogue as a core component of democracy. The first part presents the history of democracy focusing on its roots in Ancient Greece and its influences on the American Constitution, as well as the First Czechoslovak Republic under the presidency of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk; the second part formulates dialogues through interactive movements and ideas; the third part opens the discussion towards…
Find out more »Creamy Green Beans with Mashed Potatoes and Hard-boiled Eggs served with Cucumber Salad
Vegetarian dishes are a big tradition in Czech cuisine, and in this lesson we are going to prepare one of the most popular vegetarian dishes in the Czech Republic — creamy green beans served with light and airy mashed potatoes and perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs. As a refreshing addition, we are going to also prepare a cucumber salad that will nicely balance the creamy flavor of green beans. Note: Suitable for vegetarians.Our popular virtual cooking classes continue! Cook and eat…
Find out more »History on Tap: Urban Planning, Sustainability, and Immigration
Join us for some beverages at NCSML for History on Tap as we learn about Urban Planning, Sustainability, and Immigration in Eastern Iowa from Dr. Lucie Laurian, Professor at the University of Iowa, and Ursula Ferrier, currently the Community Garden Coordinator for Iowa City Parks and Recreation.Lucie Laurian is a Professor of Urban and Regional planning, and the Director of the University of Iowa School of Planning and Public Affairs. After studying Sociology and Demography in Paris, France, she received…
Find out more »Bridging Democracy with Dance
This innovative, experiential three-part virtual workshop series designed by dancer, dance educator, and choreographer Dagmar Spain unlocks the understanding of dialogue as a core component of democracy. The first part presents the history of democracy focusing on its roots in Ancient Greece and its influences on the American Constitution, as well as the First Czechoslovak Republic under the presidency of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk; the second part formulates dialogues through interactive movements and ideas; the third part opens the discussion towards…
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