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Harafica Cimbál Band

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

NCSML welcomes the world-class cimbál band, Harafica, for the first time to the United States with performances in Chicago, Cedar Rapids, New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. This eight-member band was founded in 1999 by a group of young men attending elementary music school in Moravia. More than 20 years later, the group is...

Láska z Francie (Love from France) Wine Tasting

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

Sommelier Dr. Stephen Greif returns to NCSML for Láska z Francie, which means Love from France in Czech. Enjoy light appetizers as you experience a tasting of the following wines from France: Champagne from the Champagne region Bourgogne Blanc (White Burgundy) Chardonnay from Burgundy Vouvray (Chenin Blanc) from the Loire Valley Bourgogne Rouge (Red Burgundy)...

** CANCELLED ** Volunteer Recruitment Event

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

** THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED ** For more information about Volunteering with NCSML visit https://ncsml.org/support/volunteer or call 319-362-8500. Join us for a Volunteer Recruitment Event on Saturday, February 12 from 4 - 6 p.m. CST to learn about our NCSML opportunities! Museum tours and Czech appetizers plus refreshments will be available.

***Canceled*** Embroidery Workshop

*CANCELLED* The embroidery workshop that was originally scheduled for February 22 - 24, 2022 has been canceled and will be rescheduled at a later time.

My Journey Collecting Kroje in the Old Country

Hemphill Theater 1400 Inspiration Place SW , Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Helene Baine Cincebeaux will present "My Journey Collecting Kroje in the Old Country" highlighting the past 50 years of her collecting journey. Held in the Hemphill Theater from 10 a.m. - noon CST, a book signing will follow. NCSML has all three of Helene’s books available for signing: “Crowning Glory,” “A Treasury of Slovak Folk...

“Crowning Glory” Guided Tour with Helene 2 pm

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

Join Helene Baine Cincebeaux for guided tours through NCSML exhibit “Crowning Glory: A Feast of Slovak & Moravian Headdresses” starting at 2 and 3 p.m. CST on February 24. Helene will be available for book signing in Smith Gallery as well.Cost: Non-members: Paid museum admission. Members: Free.

“Crowning Glory” Guided Tour with Helene 3 pm

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

Join Helene Baine Cincebeaux for guided tours through NCSML exhibit “Crowning Glory: A Feast of Slovak & Moravian Headdresses” starting at 2 and 3 p.m. CST on February 24. Helene will be available for book signing in Smith Gallery as well.Cost: Non-member: Paid museum admission. Members: Free.