Old Christmas traditions of burning a wooden log in a few European countries (Portuguese, Germany, and others) inspired French chefs to invent a delicious and decadent chocolate dessert, which is called Bûche de Noël (translated Christmas Log). Burning wooden logs wasn’t an original tradition in Czech and Slovak, but in the last few years, this...
In this class, you will prepare a back-to-basic fish recipe, fish in a black sauce, which is the oldest Czech way of preparing Christmas Eve fish (usually carp). In our class, you will substitute carp with white fish, but all other steps will be authentic. The sauce is a delicious combination of moderate fish flavor,...
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 house the same way Czechs and Slovaks do. This house will be prepared in just enough time to be displayed at your home for the...
Join 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 red gemstones. Tours will be offered each month during the exhibition. Cost includes full museum admission.Cost: General: $15 • Members: Free Each tour is limited...
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 is very common to serve on Christmas morning in the Czech Republic (December 24th). It can be served plain, with butter, or with butter and...
** 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, where you’ll learn about the history, stories, and significance behind the nearly 200 objects that feature the fiery red gemstones. Cost includes full museum admission.Cost:...
Please 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 the Iowa Arts Council. Light refreshments will be served.Marj Nejdl learned to decorate eggs in the traditional Czech style at an early age. Continuing the...
To 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 band presents Slovak folk music with a modern twist. She has recorded numerous albums, including Meadow, Skirts, and Carol with Veronika Rabada. Her songs have...
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 will let you unleash your inner creativity and can also include Czech, Slovak, or English phrases of your choice. The class will be a fun...
