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Laskomky – Czechoslovak Macaroons

"Laskomka" is a meringue sandwich cookie with coconut (or walnuts) and filled with caramel cream. It is often likened to a Czech and Slovak macaroon. In this class, we'll teach you to craft this exquisite dessert from scratch, focusing on creating the perfect meringue and preparing the creamy caramel filling. You'll also have the option...

Matej Cip Concert and Scholarly Presentation on Cimbal

We are delighted to present the upcoming concert, "With the Cimbalom Across the Ocean," featuring Matěj Číp, a cimbalist of grand dreams and determination. From his early days in the picturesque village of Hodslavice, nestled between the Lachian and Wallachian borders of Czechia, to the global stages across continents, Matěj has cultivated his talent from...

Event Series Make Your Own Kroj

Make Your Own Kroj

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

Join us for a unique learning experience in which you will learn how to make your very own kroj (Czech and Slovak National Costume). In this weeklong course, you will use a pattern to sew the various components of a kroj under the guidance of master folk artist Brenda Lesan. Specialty supplies imported from Slovakia...

Event Series Make Your Own Kroj

Make Your Own Kroj

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

Join us for a unique learning experience in which you will learn how to make your very own kroj (Czech and Slovak National Costume). In this weeklong course, you will use a pattern to sew the various components of a kroj under the guidance of master folk artist Brenda Lesan. Specialty supplies imported from Slovakia...

Event Series Make Your Own Kroj

Make Your Own Kroj

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

Join us for a unique learning experience in which you will learn how to make your very own kroj (Czech and Slovak National Costume). In this weeklong course, you will use a pattern to sew the various components of a kroj under the guidance of master folk artist Brenda Lesan. Specialty supplies imported from Slovakia...

Event Series Make Your Own Kroj

Make Your Own Kroj

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

Join us for a unique learning experience in which you will learn how to make your very own kroj (Czech and Slovak National Costume). In this weeklong course, you will use a pattern to sew the various components of a kroj under the guidance of master folk artist Brenda Lesan. Specialty supplies imported from Slovakia...

Stories of Czech-American WWII Veterans

Some of Iowa’s remaining World War II veterans plan to attend an event Thursday at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library that will feature their stories.   World War II historian Jiří Klůc, a doctoral student at Charles University in Prague, is traveling from the Czech Republic to capture first-hand oral histories of...

Event Series Make Your Own Kroj

Make Your Own Kroj

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

Join us for a unique learning experience in which you will learn how to make your very own kroj (Czech and Slovak National Costume). In this weeklong course, you will use a pattern to sew the various components of a kroj under the guidance of master folk artist Brenda Lesan. Specialty supplies imported from Slovakia...

Wine Dinner

An evening of delicious food paired with flavorful wine is the perfect way to spend your next dinner together. Join us as we partner with Peppercorn Food Company to host this extravagant summer evening.   Menu Wild Mushroom Pate~ Local Sourdough, Garden Heirloom Tomato Confit, and Topped with Anchovy Relish. Paired with Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc Summer...