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THE CIRCLE – Community Dance Project

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

THE CIRCLE: A Community Dance Project at NCSML with Dr. Dagmar Spain November 9 - 10, 2024 “The Circle” is an inter-generational and intercultural community-based dance project in which the Czech folk dance “Ceresnicky” (cherry) from Moravia serves as an inspiration. Dance in a circle is probably one of the oldest traditions in many cultures,...

Classic & Modern Czech & Slovak Cuisine XVI – Christmas Series #2

Get ready to immerse yourself in the rich culinary traditions of the Czech Republic and Slovakia with our festive Christmas cooking series! This year, we’re bringing you 8 delicious classes featuring both classic and modern takes on holiday favorites. Here’s what you can expect: Sweet Treats: Learn to bake traditional Christmas cookies like Linz tarts,...

Michal Horák Concert

WFLA/ZCBJ Heritage Hall 1400 Inspiration Place SW , Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Hi, I'm Michal and I write songs. I've been performing alone or with a band for over 13 years, and people at home really enjoy my songs, so we thought we'd go overseas to visit you with my violinist Adam! We will sing not only my songs, but also czech songs that make us happy,...

Classic & Modern Czech & Slovak Cuisine XVI – Christmas Series #3

Get ready to immerse yourself in the rich culinary traditions of the Czech Republic and Slovakia with our festive Christmas cooking series! This year, we’re bringing you 8 delicious classes featuring both classic and modern takes on holiday favorites. Here’s what you can expect: Sweet Treats: Learn to bake traditional Christmas cookies like Linz tarts,...

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. You can purchase this month's book from our museum store. About this months book: Goulash Eager to escape stifling small-town Indiana, Elliott moves to Prague,...

Classic & Modern Czech & Slovak Cuisine XVI – Christmas Series #4

Get ready to immerse yourself in the rich culinary traditions of the Czech Republic and Slovakia with our festive Christmas cooking series! This year, we’re bringing you 8 delicious classes featuring both classic and modern takes on holiday favorites. Here’s what you can expect: Sweet Treats: Learn to bake traditional Christmas cookies like Linz tarts,...

Classic & Modern Czech & Slovak Cuisine XVI – Christmas Series #5

Get ready to immerse yourself in the rich culinary traditions of the Czech Republic and Slovakia with our festive Christmas cooking series! This year, we’re bringing you 8 delicious classes featuring both classic and modern takes on holiday favorites. Here’s what you can expect: Sweet Treats: Learn to bake traditional Christmas cookies like Linz tarts,...

Coffee and Kolach

As the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library celebrates it’s 50th anniversary throughout 2024, our Kava & Kolac (Coffee & Kolach) series will feature programs, concerts, highlights, and special events. Brew a pot of coffee, powder your kolaches, and join NCSML via Facebook Live or YouTube Live each first Friday of the month. Join us...