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Homelessness and Architecture: Examples of European Solutions

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Homelessness is currently a highly urgent, worldwide social problem. Globally, there are around 100 million people without homes and 1.6 billion people living in unsuitable housing conditions. And these numbers are continually rising. The pandemic, migration, and the climate crisis have and will continue to have a negative influence on the rising number of the...

Moravian Folk Art Motifs: Paper Cutting

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Two artists from Southern Moravia will be teaching Moravian folk art during our first summer weeklong workshop. During this class, participants will be taught how to create intricately cut patterns into paper.Cost: $50. Class size is limited to 20 participants, so please register early. Recommended for ages 13+. All class materials will be provided.Sponsored by:...

New Bohemia Walking Tour with Mark Stoffer Hunter

Masaryk Park 1399 1st St SE, Cedar Rapids, United States

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. The tour will begin and end at Masaryk Park (east end of the Bridge of Lions/16th avenue bridge). Wear comfortable...

Brilliant Bohemian Garnets Guided Tour

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...

Czech and Slovak Fairy Tales with Strings

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Czech & Slovak Fairy Tales With Strings, is a solo performance with century-old marionettes performed by internationally known Czechoslovak puppeteer, storyteller and author Vít Hořejš.  The program will includes three tales. Recommended for ages 4-104.Vít Hořejš performs a one-man show of Czech fairy tales (in English) replete with kings, clever village maidens, witches and spirits. His...

Czech Village Walking Tour with Mark Stoffer Hunter

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Join Mark Stoffer Hunter, Cedar Rapids historian, on a walking tour of historic Czech Village. Learn the unique history behind this fascinating neighborhood and hear special stories associated with architectural landmarks. The Czech Village tour will begin and end at NCSML’s clock tower (corner of 16th Ave SW and Inspiration Pl SW). Parking is available...

Brilliant Bohemian Garnets Guided Tour

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

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...

Czech’em Out Book Club

Skala Bartizal Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Join NCSML volunteer Steve Pederson in the Skala Bartizal Library this month where we'll discuss Miss Fortune’s Last Mission. Czech'em Out Book Club meets on the third Monday of each month following the reading of each months selected book. Would you like to join virtually? Email info@ncsml.org for instructions on how to join via Zoom....

The Art of Fusion – My Legacy in Video Mapping and Multisensory Shows

Hemphill Theater 1400 Inspiration Place SW , Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Visual, computer and multimedia artist Zdeňka Čechová is recognized as an innovator of video mapping in the Czech Republic. She created the first artistic programs for the Singing Fountain in Mariánské Lázně, Czech Republic as well as musical, light, and water shows for the Křižík Fountain in Prague. She holds the position of President at...