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Jan Vančura & Plavci in Concert

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

Join us for a fun afternoon of music with Plavci, the legendary Czech band that co-founded the modern country and folk music scene in the Czech Republic.

Free, please RSVP

Jan Vančura & Plavci in Concert

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

Join us for a fun afternoon of music with Plavci, the legendary Czech band that co-founded the modern country and folk music scene in the Czech Republic.

Free, please RSVP

Free First Saturdays for Students: Čičmany Folk Art!

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

Students of all ages (preschool through college) are invited to visit the NCSML’s exhibits for free on the first Saturday of each month during regular museum hours.

Free First Saturdays for Students: Čičmany Folk Art!

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

Students of all ages (preschool through college) are invited to visit the NCSML’s exhibits for free on the first Saturday of each month during regular museum hours.

Movin’ at the Museum: Zumba for Kids! (2:00pm)

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

The Marion YMCA will be at the museum to teach kids and families how to get moving with Zumba!

Free, with RSVP

Movin’ at the Museum: Zumba for Kids! (2:00pm)

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

The Marion YMCA will be at the museum to teach kids and families how to get moving with Zumba!

Free, with RSVP

‘Čičmianske Domy: The Houses of Čičmany Village’ Exhibit Closes

About the exhibit: Open February 4 – May 7, 2017 The architecture of Čičmany in northern Slovakia has been attracting photographers for over 100 years. The houses are painted with distinctive motifs and offer a stunning example of folk art. Photographer Jaroslav Horečný has arranged his work in unique and challenging ways to convey a...

‘Čičmianske Domy: The Houses of Čičmany Village’ Exhibit Closes

About the exhibit: Open February 4 – May 7, 2017 The architecture of Čičmany in northern Slovakia has been attracting photographers for over 100 years. The houses are painted with distinctive motifs and offer a stunning example of folk art. Photographer Jaroslav Horečný has arranged his work in unique and challenging ways to convey a...

Vintage Records: Recorded Sound in the Czech Lands

Learn about the history of the recorded sound industry in the Czech lands from 1900 until it was nationalized in 1946. The program will include playing vintage 78 rpm records!

Free