Czech & Slovak Gingerbread House
For the last couple of years, these series have included traditional Czech and Slovak-decorated gingerbread cookies. This year, you will take it one step further and prepare the entire gingerbread...
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Brilliant Bohemian Garnets Guided Tour
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United StatesJoin Curator Stefanie Kohn for a guided tour of Brilliant Bohemian Garnets, where you'll learn about the history, stories, and significance behind the nearly 200 objects that feature the fiery...
Vánočka – Sweet Czech Braided Bread
Vánočka is often called “Houska” in the USA. The name “vánočka” comes from “Vánoce”, which means Christmas in Czech. It is a scrumptious sweet bread with raisins and almonds, which...
** SOLD OUT** Brilliant Bohemian Garnets Guided Tour
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States** TOUR IS FULL AND HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO JAN. 14 DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS** Join Lifelong Learning Specialist Jacob Lesan for the last guided tour of Brilliant Bohemian Garnets,...
Marj Nejdl: Master Folk Artist Exhibit Opening
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United StatesPlease join us for a ribbon cutting at 2 p.m. followed by an opening reception honoring the life and works of Marj Nejdl, a “Living Iowa Treasure” as designed by...
Veronika Rabada in Concert
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United StatesTo kick off our 50th Anniversary, the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library will host a concert by popular Slovak singer and actress Veronika Rabada and her band. Veronika’s...
Valentine Gingerbread Heart
This class is coming right in time to get ready for your Valentine’s presents. In this class, you are going to learn to prepare and decorate Czech gingerbread hearts that...
Peasant Gowns for American Ladies and the Meaning of Czechoslovak Folk Art
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United StatesFolk art and culture were habitually included in the Czechoslovak national pavilions at world’s fairs in the interwar period; they were believed to highlight the historicity and authenticity of the...
“Halušky” Slovak Potato Pasta
Slovak cuisine is famous for many great dishes, but if only one should be selected, it would be definitely Halušky. This Slovak potato-based pasta will surprise you with its original...