For over six decades, Petr Janda has been a pioneering force in Czech and Slovak rock music. As the leader of Olympic, one of the most iconic rock bands in Central Europe, Janda's influence has spanned generations. Petr Janda who regularly sells out large venues back home and even had the honor of opening for...
FIVE CLASS: Pork Chop Steak with Creamy Mashed Potatoes March 13, 2025 @ 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. CST Discover the secret to perfectly cooked, restaurant-quality pork chops right in your own kitchen! In this class, we'll be mastering the art of preparing delicious and incredibly moist pork chop steaks. We'll learn the simple yet effective...
Czech 'Em Out Book Club meets on the third Monday of each month with NCSML volunteer Steve Pederson in the Skala Bartizal Library following the reading of each months selected book. You can purchase this month's book from the Museum Store. March's selection — Madam Secretary: A Memoir, by Madeleine Albright Madam Secretary is the riveting...
The NCSML, inspired by the iconic Orloj found in Prague, celebrated its 50th anniversary by renovating the Buresh Immigration Clock Tower to include an astronomical clock, rotating figurines, and music. Join us as we awaken the Orloj after its winter slumber. The figures will once again twirl around for onlookers while musical melodies fill...
Czech Republic, Slovakia, and the US in 2025 (Culturally, Economically, Internationally) with Martin Bútora and Michal Žantovský Meet the Hosts: Miroslav (Mirek) Konvalina is a seasoned public diplomacy professional with extensive experience in the Czech Republic and the U.S. He served as director of Czech Center New York and led the American Center at the U.S....
See 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 Hall.Cost: Free
James and Marge Henderson have spent a lifetime collecting Bohemian painted porcelain. Their collection is now on exhibit at NCSML through May 26. James was so captivated by the beauty and quality that he wrote two books detailing the production, exportation, and decoration methods utilized to produce this vast array of decorative objects, household wares,...
FIRST CLASS: Cheese Battered Chicken Schnitzel (Kuře v Sýrovem Těstíčku), April 3, 2025 @ 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. CST In this class, participants will learn to prepare Cheese Battered Chicken Schnitzel (Kuře v Sýrovém Těstíčku), a traditional Czech comfort food. This unique dish features crispy, golden-brown chicken coated in a cheesy batter, offering a flavor...
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 as we discuss two of our upcoming...
