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‘Chihuly Venetians from the George R. Stroemple Collection’ Exhibit Closes

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

About the exhibit: Open April 29 – October 1, 2017 In 1988, twenty years after Dale Chihuly was a Fulbright Fellow at the Venini glass factory, the artist returned to Venice. During this trip, he visited a palazzo that houses an extraordinary private collection of Venetian glass, mostly Art Deco-era examples blown for the Venini glass...

History on Tap: “Never Rip it Out” (Lion Bridge Brewing Company – Cedar Rapids)

Lion Bridge Brewing Company 59 16th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Special guest Elizabeth Stigler will talk about a surprisingly illicit activity, mushroom hunting. It isn’t uncommon for Czechs to spend many weekends hunting mushrooms during the season, especially in the Czech Republic. However, in Cook County, due to illegality of mushroom hunting, Czech mushroom hunters have had to choose between their ancestral foodways or face legal repercussions. Through oral histories, learn more about the history of Cook County’s mushroom hunters, gendered labor, and ethnic identity.

Free, RSVP required

History on Tap: “Never Rip it Out” (Lion Bridge Brewing Company – Cedar Rapids)

Lion Bridge Brewing Company 59 16th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Special guest Elizabeth Stigler will talk about a surprisingly illicit activity, mushroom hunting. It isn’t uncommon for Czechs to spend many weekends hunting mushrooms during the season, especially in the Czech Republic. However, in Cook County, due to illegality of mushroom hunting, Czech mushroom hunters have had to choose between their ancestral foodways or face legal repercussions. Through oral histories, learn more about the history of Cook County’s mushroom hunters, gendered labor, and ethnic identity.

Free, RSVP required

Free First Saturdays for Students: Dušičky

Students of all ages are invited to visit the NCSML’s exhibits for free on the first Saturday of every month. For October: It’s the season for spooks and ghouls! In many countries, like America, kids get to dress up and get lots of sweets. However, in countries like Czechia and Mexico, this is a time...

Free for students, regular admission for non-students

Free First Saturdays for Students: Dušičky

Students of all ages are invited to visit the NCSML’s exhibits for free on the first Saturday of every month. For October: It’s the season for spooks and ghouls! In many countries, like America, kids get to dress up and get lots of sweets. However, in countries like Czechia and Mexico, this is a time...

Free for students, regular admission for non-students

Fairy Garden Workshop (SOLD OUT)

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

Fairies, nymphs, spirits, and other supernatural beings have deep roots within Slavic folklore and gardening traditions. Join us at the NCSML for a fun and mystical afternoon creating fairy gardens to celebrate this bit of Slavic history & culture! This event will be outside on the terrace and will last approximately 30 minutes- sunscreen will be...

$15

Fairy Garden Workshop (SOLD OUT)

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

Fairies, nymphs, spirits, and other supernatural beings have deep roots within Slavic folklore and gardening traditions. Join us at the NCSML for a fun and mystical afternoon creating fairy gardens to celebrate this bit of Slavic history & culture! This event will be outside on the terrace and will last approximately 30 minutes- sunscreen will be...

$15

Bobbin Lace Making Demonstration

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

See members of the Doris Southard Lace Guild demonstrate this beautiful craft. Demonstrations take place at the museum each month on the second Wednesday in Rozek Grand Hall.

Bobbin Lace Making Demonstration

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

See members of the Doris Southard Lace Guild demonstrate this beautiful craft. Demonstrations take place at the museum each month on the second Wednesday in Rozek Grand Hall.