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BrewNost 2018

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

Come experience a magical evening of the best beers and fine food at the 15th edition of BrewNost, the Midwest’s premier international beer festival. BrewNost will feature a wide range of international beers selected from Doug Alberhasky, from John’s Grocery in Iowa City. All beverages will be specially paired with culinary creations by chefs from...

Immigrant Foodways: Strudel

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

Cost: $5, registration required. Space is limited. Open to all ages, children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Learn more about the traditions surrounding food, how to make certain recipes and sometimes even taste some great food in this series of workshops. September is German American Heritage month and, not only is Germany...

Immigrant Foodways: Strudel

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

Cost: $5, registration required. Space is limited. Open to all ages, children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Learn more about the traditions surrounding food, how to make certain recipes and sometimes even taste some great food in this series of workshops. September is German American Heritage month and, not only is Germany...

Blindfolded: Europe on the Road to the Great War Public Opening

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

Join us in celebrating our newest exhibition, Blindfolded: Europe on the Road to the Great War. Created by two graduate students from Palacký University Olomouc in the Czech Republic, the exhibition commemorates the 100th Anniversary of World War I. While you are here, stop by the information desk to get your admission tickets to see our...

Blindfolded: Europe on the Road to the Great War Public Opening

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

Join us in celebrating our newest exhibition, Blindfolded: Europe on the Road to the Great War. Created by two graduate students from Palacký University Olomouc in the Czech Republic, the exhibition commemorates the 100th Anniversary of World War I. While you are here, stop by the information desk to get your admission tickets to see our...

History on the 8’s lecture: Czechoslovak Exile After 1948

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

Cost: Free, RSVP required. Seating is limited Dr. Martin Nekola, a political science scholar and author from Prague, will discuss all aspects of the Czechoslovak Cold War Exile focusing on immigrants in the United States. A cash bar and refreshments will be available. About the Speaker: Martin Nekola, Ph.D., received his doctorate in political science...

History on the 8’s lecture: Czechoslovak Exile After 1948

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

Cost: Free, RSVP required. Seating is limited Dr. Martin Nekola, a political science scholar and author from Prague, will discuss all aspects of the Czechoslovak Cold War Exile focusing on immigrants in the United States. A cash bar and refreshments will be available. About the Speaker: Martin Nekola, Ph.D., received his doctorate in political science...

Free First Saturdays for Students: Spooky Stories

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

Cost: Free for students, regular admission for non-students. Prague, like many older cities, has loads of stories about spooky spirits and happenings. There's a huge variety of creepy characters in ghost stories, from Golems and devils to hovering ghost babies. Stop in anytime today to learn more about these spooky stories and Prague Ghosts.  The...

Free First Saturdays for Students: Spooky Stories

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

Cost: Free for students, regular admission for non-students. Prague, like many older cities, has loads of stories about spooky spirits and happenings. There's a huge variety of creepy characters in ghost stories, from Golems and devils to hovering ghost babies. Stop in anytime today to learn more about these spooky stories and Prague Ghosts.  The...