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...
Join us on May 1 at 5 p.m. as we open the exhibit, Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk and His Family: Memories & Letters The Masaryk Museum in Hodonín, Czech Republic, presents T. G. Masaryk from a different point of view than what is in textbooks. The museum chose the theme of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk and his...
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 Still Open 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 Czech & Slovak Museum...
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 us on May 3 for a book talk with Anne Marie Kenny, author of A Song for Bohemia, a memoir. The story chronicles a girl from Omaha, Nebraska, as she follows her heart and becomes a singer in France and then a business owner in Czechoslovakia. Kenny's first-hand account of the historic changes during...
Veselička Children's Ensemble, based in Chicago, will perform at NCSML May 3 at 10:30 a.m. in Rozek Grand Hall. About the Group: Veselička Children’s Ensemble offers a unique opportunity for children in Chicago to connect with their Slovak heritage through dance, music, and cultural education. As part of the Slovak Academy of Chicago, which currently has...
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:...
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,...
Join author Randall Reyman as he discusses his new book, From the Bohemian Hills, on Saturday, May 10 at 1 p.m. Reyman’s historical fiction novel, From the Bohemian Hills, offers a fresh take on early Czech immigration, depicting the journey of two desperate families seeking a better life as they settle near Cedar Rapids, Iowa,...
The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library's Kava & Kolac (Coffee & Kolach) series will feature programs, concerts, highlights, and special events. Brew a pot of coffee, powder your kolaches, and join NCSML via Facebook Live or YouTube Live each first Friday of the month. Join us this month.Cost: Free Facebook or YouTube Live Program
Experience the spirit of Moravia and the joy of live music with a performance by Šafrán, a celebrated cimbál band from Zlín in the Czech Republic. Known for their vibrant interpretations of Moravian folk music and masterful musicianship, Šafrán brings a rich cultural tradition to life through the enchanting sounds of the cimbál, strings, and...