Join us on May 1 for a book talk with Dr. Miriam Potocky Rafaidus, author of a powerful exploration of childhood forced migration. Her work offers insight into how the lived experiences of Czechoslovak Cold War refugee children shape their identities and memories well into mid- and late life. Using primary sources and archival oral...
Join us on May 1 at 5 p.m. as we open the exhibit, Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk and His Family: Memories & Letters The Masaryk Museum in Hodonín, Czech Republic, presents T. G. Masaryk from a different point of view than what is in textbooks. The museum chose the theme of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk and his...
Kylie T. Gougler, a praised soprano known for her captivating operatic roles and advocacy for Czech opera, teams up with Minji Kwon, a distinguished Korean-born pianist and educator, to deliver a dynamic performance that blends vocal and instrumental mastery. Gougler’s extensive experience in operatic roles like Pamina in Die Zauberflöte and her work as a...
May 2, 2025 Registration required by Thursday, April 24, 2025 A unique international partnership forum for delegations from the United States, Czech Republic and Slovakia building on the consequences of modern history with the participation of Miloslav Stašek, Czech Ambassador to the U.S. and Radovan Javorčík, Slovak Ambassador to the U.S., organized by The National...
Join us as we prepare the start for the second phase of our Buresh Immigration Clock Tower. We will soon begin working towards the Memorial Park that will surround the clock tower and bring a new environment to enjoy the hourly performances. We encourage the community to attend this groundbreaking ceremony as we are joined...
Old and new harmonize in this special May 2, 2025, evening of music centered on Catholicism in 17th-century Prague. Selections from Adam Michna’s Česká loutna, a cornerstone of Czech devotional music, will be performed on period instruments alongside modern works by Czech-American composer Jacob Beranek — including his setting of the 17th-century poem Co Bůh?...
Join us on May 3 for a book talk with Anne Marie Kenny, author of A Song for Bohemia, a memoir. The story chronicles a girl from Omaha, Nebraska, as she follows her heart and becomes a singer in France and then a business owner in Czechoslovakia. Kenny's first-hand account of the historic changes during...
Veselička Children's Ensemble, based in Chicago, will perform at NCSML May 3 at 10:30 a.m. in Rozek Grand Hall. About the Group: Veselička Children’s Ensemble offers a unique opportunity for children in Chicago to connect with their Slovak heritage through dance, music, and cultural education. As part of the Slovak Academy of Chicago, which currently has...
Join Mark Stoffer Hunter, Cedar Rapids historian, on a walking tour of historic New Bohemia. Learn the unique history behind this fascinating neighborhood. Special stories associated with architectural landmarks in New Bohemia will be highlighted. Meeting location: The tour will begin and end at the bottom of the NCSML front stairs on Inspiration Place SW.Cost:...
