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Red Tape: Radio and Politics in Czechoslovakia 1945-1969

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

In socialist Eastern Europe, radio simultaneously produced state power and created the conditions for it to be challenged. As the dominant form of media in Czechoslovakia from 1945 until 1969, Communist officials, broadcast journalists, and audiences used radio technologies and institutions to negotiate questions of citizenship and rights. Rosamund Johnston will reconstruct the relationship between...

“Buchtičky s Krémem” Mini Buns with Vanilla Pudding

In this class, we are going to prepare one of the most popular Czech and Slovak sweet meals - delicious and soft mini buns generously covered with delicious vanilla pudding. In the Czech and Slovak Republics, it is common to have one sweet lunch a week, and both cuisines offer dishes that would remain more...

Czech’em Out Book Club

Skala Bartizal Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

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. About this months book: The Quiet Hero Set against the backdrop of the unspeakable atrocities of World War 2, John Anton Drost's true story unfolds...

Breakdancing and the Olympics

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

Breaking, more commonly known as breakdancing in the United States, will make its debut as a competitive sport at the 2024 Summer Olympics to be held in Paris, France. Martin “MGbility” Gilian, Breaking Communication Leader and Co-founder & CEO, The Legits, LLC. based in Slovakia, will speak on the sport's history as being a part...

Event Series Egg Decorating Workshop with the Nejdl Family

Egg Decorating Workshop with the Nejdl Family

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

Class participants will learn how to decorate eggs using the batik/wax resist method. The traditional wax resist process involves several stages of tracing designs with wax and dipping the egg in different colored dyes. Each student will leave with new knowledge and one finished egg. Class size is limited to 15 participants. Pre-registration is required....

Event Series Egg Decorating Workshop with the Nejdl Family

Egg Decorating Workshop with the Nejdl Family

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

Class participants will learn how to decorate eggs using the batik/wax resist method. The traditional wax resist process involves several stages of tracing designs with wax and dipping the egg in different colored dyes. Each student will leave with new knowledge and one finished egg. Class size is limited to 15 participants. Pre-registration is required....

Event Series Egg Decorating Workshop with the Nejdl Family

Egg Decorating Workshop with the Nejdl Family

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

Class participants will learn how to decorate eggs using the batik/wax resist method. The traditional wax resist process involves several stages of tracing designs with wax and dipping the egg in different colored dyes. Each student will leave with new knowledge and one finished egg. Class size is limited to 15 participants. Pre-registration is required....

Postmark Czechoslovakia: Every stamp tells a story Reception

Skala Bartizal Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Thanks to the efforts of three members of the Cedar Rapids Stamp Club, we have been able to organize our numerous stamp donations to make this exhibit possible. Join us for a reception recognizing the work that was done by these three on March 23 from 2 – 3 p.m. in the library. About the...