Seventeen painters from all over Moravia have created a gallery of large folk motifs that showcase their signature styles. These unique mosaics of decorative paintings represent five regions of Slovácko and form an educational trail through Moravia. Join us for the opening of “Moravian Folk Motifs” to experience stunning examples of this colorful Moravian tradition....
The performing duo Bauerovi Josefov of the Bouček Puppet Theatre in the Czech Republic is coming to Cedar Rapids on their final US tour. Join us for a traditional Czech marionette puppet show that will feature two entertaining folktales, The Piggy Bank and Jester and the Princess. While the performers will speak Czech, translation of...
Jana Sibera, soloist of the National Theatre Opera in Prague, will perform music by A.Dvořák, B.Smetana, L.Janáček, V.Bellini, G.Verdi, Ch.Gounod and L.Bernstein in collaboration with pianist Katelyn Bouska.Jana Sibera is a graduate of the Prague Conservatory (2000) and the Academy of Music (2005). She first appeared as a guest at the National Theatre in 1995...
People who are lucky enough to have never been forced to leave their country have no idea of the courage, risk-taking, and pain of those who leave behind family, friends, material possessions, language, and the comfort of home. Acclaimed author, scholar, academician, and Czechoslovak immigrant to the U. S., Dr. Charles Heller will present his...