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Event Series Coffee and Kolach

Coffee and Kolach

Brew a pot of coffee, powder your kolaches, and join NCSML each first Friday of the month for Coffee & Kolach! Each month we'll be discussing a different topic via Facebook Live.Cost: Free Facebook Live Program

Czech Soups III: Broccoli and Potato Soup

This class is a continuation of the two previous Czech soup classes. This time we are going to learn how to prepare delicious creamy broccoli soup and earthy potato soup with sautéed mushrooms. Note: Suitable for vegetarians. Substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth. Gluten free class.Our popular virtual cooking classes continue! Cook and eat an...

Drive-up Traditional Czech Meal – SOLD OUT

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

Each boxed meal includes: Pork loin (Vepřové Maso) Dumplings with gravy (Knedlíky) Sauerkraut (Zelí) One (1) Koláče Select Czech beer and additional kolaches will be available for purchase at time of pickup. Supplies are limited.Orders must be placed by May 17, 2021

Linden tree planting followed by Moravian Glory Opening

Czech National Cemetery 2200 C St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Join NCSML President and CEO Dr. Cecilia Rokusek, Czech Heritage Foundation President Jim Gruntorad, Slovak Ambassador to the U.S. Radovan Javorcik, Director of the Czech Center in New York Miroslav Konvalina, Deputy Director Jan Zahour, and Czech Honorary Consul from Georgia and NCSML Board of Trustees member, Monika Vintrlikova, at the Czech National Cemetery at...

***SOLD OUT*** Cooking Demonstration by Slovak Ambassador Radovan Javorcik

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

***SOLD OUT*** Join Slovak Ambassador Radovan Javorcik for an entertaining preparation of Laugaricio Tartiflette. Laugaricio Tartiflette – Zemiaky z Laugarícia While the name is not historically correct, Slovaks are ingenious in inventing names for dishes that make no sense, e.g. Spanish birds or Russian Eggs. The idea of blending the acidic taste of kraut with the...

***SOLD OUT***Czech & Slovak Wine Tasting with Sommelier Dr. Steven Greif

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

***SOLD OUT*** As part of our May Hody celebration, join NCSML for a unique opportunity to sample wines from the Slovak winery Mrva Stanko. Curated by sommelier Steven Greif, this winery has received international awards for its contemporary take on traditional central European wine. Wines will be served with traditional tasting hors d’oeuvres. Don’t miss...

***SOLD OUT***Jozef Ivaška Jr. Concert

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

***SOLD OUT*** Join us for an in-person concert with Slovakian Operatic Tenor, Jozef Ivaška Jr., as part of our Hody 2021 celebration. Jozef graduated from the State Conservatory of Music (Voice) in Bratislava and completed his education as an opera singer in the Academy of Arts in Banska Bystrica. Following his university he attended the...

Member Master Class: History of Czech Communities in the USA

A Virtual Lecture Series with Dr. Martin NekolaThousands of people dreamed of leaving impoverished Bohemian lands, crossing the ocean and entering the country of endless hope. Around 1506, the first news about America in the Czech language had spread across Bohemia and was received with great interest. In 1585, the alchemist and metallurgist Joachim Gans...