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...
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...
FIFTH CLASS: Large Czech Kolach (Valašsky Frgal), May 1, 2025 @ 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. CST In this final class, participants will learn to make Valašský frgál, a unique twist on the classic kolach popular in the Czech Republic. This "pizza-shaped" pastry features a sweet, rich dough and is topped with a generous layer of...
May 2, 2025 Registration required by Thursday, April 10, 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 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:...
Save the date!! As we at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library begin to plant our future for the next 50 years and beyond, the Board of Trustees and NCSML team are so excited to welcome you to our 5th Annual Preciosa Gala. Just as the glow of our Preciosa chandelier in Rozek...
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,...