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Event Series Let’s Talk Czech

Let’s Talk Czech

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

Please join us for a new program, Mluvme česky or Let's Talk Czech. This conversational Czech program with Diane Kozelka will be held each Tuesday from 5 - 6 p.m. CDT in-person in the NCSML boardroom (2nd floor) or online for nine sessions starting on April 2. For Zoom instructions please email msimoneau@ncsml.org.Cost: $15 for...

Čevapčiči – Skinless Sausage

"Čevapčiči" is an absolutely irresistible type of skinless sausage that, despite its origins in the Balkans, has been wholeheartedly embraced and adapted by both Czech and Slovak cuisines, making it a popular dish in both countries. This specialty can be cooked in a variety of ways, including grilling, baking in the oven, or pan-frying, offering...

Event Series 2024 CGSI Symposium

2024 CGSI Symposium

In partnership with Czechoslovak Genealogical Society International (CGSI), a day-long Symposium of cultural, history, and genealogical presentations will occur on Sunday, April 21. The theme of this years Symposium is "Forgotten Czech, Slovak, & Carpatho-Rusyn Heroes" to showcase how ordinary men and women rose to meet the extraordinary challenges of their times, and to provide...

Event Series 2024 CGSI Symposium

2024 CGSI Symposium

In partnership with Czechoslovak Genealogical Society International (CGSI), a day-long Symposium of cultural, history, and genealogical presentations will occur on Sunday, April 21. The theme of this years Symposium is "Forgotten Czech, Slovak, & Carpatho-Rusyn Heroes" to showcase how ordinary men and women rose to meet the extraordinary challenges of their times, and to provide...

Event Series Let’s Talk Czech

Let’s Talk Czech

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

Please join us for a new program, Mluvme česky or Let's Talk Czech. This conversational Czech program with Diane Kozelka will be held each Tuesday from 5 - 6 p.m. CDT in-person in the NCSML boardroom (2nd floor) or online for nine sessions starting on April 2. For Zoom instructions please email msimoneau@ncsml.org.Cost: $15 for...

Vepřo-Knedlo-Zelo – Pork-Sauerkraut-Dumplings

This dish is a highly esteemed culinary delight in both Czech and Slovak cuisines, comprised of a succulent pork roast, fluffy dumplings, and tangy sauerkraut. In our cooking class, we will meticulously guide you through the entire process of creating each component of this mouthwatering meal from the ground up, with a particular focus on...