Special guest Mark Stoffer Hunter, historian at The History Center, will share stories about local bars owned by Czech families. Find out where they were, what they served, and who was enjoying a pivo or two at these establishments!
Special guest Mark Stoffer Hunter, historian at The History Center, will share stories about local bars owned by Czech families. Find out where they were, what they served, and who was enjoying a pivo or two at these establishments!
BrewNost! 2017 September 15, 6:30 – 10:00 pm Visit the BrewNost page to find all of the latest information! You don’t want to miss the crown jewel of international beer festivals. Be part of this exceptional evening of international beers, cider, wine, spirits, scrumptious hors d’oeuvres and merriment. John’s Grocery is preparing incredible line-up of international...
BrewNost! 2017 September 15, 6:30 – 10:00 pm Visit the BrewNost page to find all of the latest information! You don’t want to miss the crown jewel of international beer festivals. Be part of this exceptional evening of international beers, cider, wine, spirits, scrumptious hors d’oeuvres and merriment. John’s Grocery is preparing incredible line-up of international...
Special guest Elizabeth Stigler will talk about a surprisingly illicit activity, mushroom hunting. It isn’t uncommon for Czechs to spend many weekends hunting mushrooms during the season, especially in the Czech Republic. However, in Cook County, due to illegality of mushroom hunting, Czech mushroom hunters have had to choose between their ancestral foodways or face legal repercussions. Through oral histories, learn more about the history of Cook County’s mushroom hunters, gendered labor, and ethnic identity.
Special guest Elizabeth Stigler will talk about a surprisingly illicit activity, mushroom hunting. It isn’t uncommon for Czechs to spend many weekends hunting mushrooms during the season, especially in the Czech Republic. However, in Cook County, due to illegality of mushroom hunting, Czech mushroom hunters have had to choose between their ancestral foodways or face legal repercussions. Through oral histories, learn more about the history of Cook County’s mushroom hunters, gendered labor, and ethnic identity.
SOLD OUT - Tickets: $25 for NCSML members, $30 for general admission Join National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library staff on a walking food tour of historic Czech Village. Learn about the unique history behind this fascinating neighborhood while sampling Czech food and drinks. Special stories associated with food and restaurants in the Village...
SOLD OUT - Tickets: $25 for NCSML members, $30 for general admission Join National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library staff on a walking food tour of historic Czech Village. Learn about the unique history behind this fascinating neighborhood while sampling Czech food and drinks. Special stories associated with food and restaurants in the Village...
Tickets: $15, children 10 & under free. Tickets can be purchased online or ahead of time at the Museum’s info desk. Online ticket sales will end at 3:00 p.m. Friday, May 18. A limited number will be available at the door. Seating at 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m Sample delicious appetizers, soup, salads, sides, entrées, and dessert...