Swing and Soul: An Evening of Jazz with Emil Viklický and Jan Smigmator

Join us for a special concert event bringing together two acclaimed figures from the Czech jazz scene for an evening of unforgettable music. Legendary jazz pianist Emil Viklický, a graduate of the renowned Berklee College of Music and a collaborator with jazz icons such as Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, will...

Performance by Colorful People

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Formed in 2014, Colorful People is a Czech-Slovak multigenre band with an impressive musical journey. Their performances are known for keeping audiences emotionally engaged, offering authentic and thrilling experiences spanning a wide spectrum of musical genres. The trio comprises Czech singer, percussionist, bass player, and songwriter Lenka Novotná, Slovak multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer Juraj Holoda,...

Houby Days 2025

Czech Village 16th Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Czech Village Association presents the 47th Annual Houby Days. This weekend is filled with many activities and lasts Friday through Saturday NCSML will be hosting several cultural activities during the Houby Days celebration in Czech Village, Cedar Rapids: Zabíjačka film world premiere, kolach baking, kroj demonstration, Czech and Slovak history presentation, and genealogy session. More...