Czech ‘Em Out Book Club: Found on 16th Avenue
April's selection — Found on 16th Avenue, by Karen Roth Joe Vesely, an abused and orphaned teen raised in the underworld of Prohibition, is thrown into a strange new life...
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Embroiderers’ Guild Demonstrations
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United StatesSee members of the Cedar Valley Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild demonstrate their embroidery skills. Demonstrations take place at the museum each month on the fourth Thursday in Rozek Grand...
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Freedom, Democracy, and Human Rights. Bringing Havel’s Wisdom to Today’s World
Freedom, Democracy, and Human Rights Bringing Havel’s Wisdom to Today’s World Presented by Martin Palouš and Anne Marie Kenny Introduced by Sharon Valašek, Honorary Consul of the Czech Republic Martin...
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2026 Economic Summit
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United StatesApril 30 - May 1, 2026 A unique international partnership forum for delegations from the United States, Czech Republic and Slovakia, building on the consequences of modern history while focusing...
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Exhibit Opening: From Needle and Thread to UNESCO: Women’s Kovačica Naïve Painting
Exhibit opening and keynote address for From Needle and Thread to UNESCO: Women’s Kovačica Naïve Painting. With bright colors and folk motifs, the self-taught Serbian painters developed a unique tradition...
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2026 Economic Summit
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United StatesApril 30 - May 1, 2026 A unique international partnership forum for delegations from the United States, Czech Republic and Slovakia, building on the consequences of modern history while focusing...
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Orloj Angels Dedication and Unveiling
Sculpted by Andrej Haršány, the artist behind the 12 immigrant figures, two Carrara marble angels will adorn the Buresh Immigration Clock Tower. To learn more about the Buresh Immigration Clock...
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4 Musical Tenors
The internationally acclaimed 4 Musical Tenors are traveling from Prague to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for a truly exceptional and one-of-a-kind concert at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library....
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Free First Saturday for Students
Take advantage of a wonderful opportunity to get out of the house. Students of all ages (preschool through college) are invited to visit the NCSML’s exhibits for free on the...