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Pletýnka Bun (Houska)

This braided bread from the Czech Republic is very tasty and fun to prepare. In some cases, it can be also called “houska.” This braided bread is known for its light buttery flavor. To make it even more special, sprinkle it with sea salt, caraway, or oven poppy seeds right before baking. Note: Suitable for...

Implicit bias: Is there hope for change?

In every era, every year, and every day, what humans think and feel about other groups is undergoing continual transformation in response to protests, changes in laws, elections, and more. Yet one particularly sticky part of our thoughts and feelings about social groups rests in our implicit biases - our attitudes and beliefs that are less conscious, less...

Event Series Coffee and Kolach

Coffee and Kolach

Brew a pot of coffee, powder your kolaches, and join NCSML each first Friday of the month for Coffee & Kolach! Each month we'll be discussing a different topic via Facebook Live.Cost: Free Facebook Live Program

Czech Soups III: Broccoli and Potato Soup

This class is a continuation of the two previous Czech soup classes. This time we are going to learn how to prepare delicious creamy broccoli soup and earthy potato soup with sautéed mushrooms. Note: Suitable for vegetarians. Substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth. Gluten free class.Our popular virtual cooking classes continue! Cook and eat an...

Drive-up Traditional Czech Meal – SOLD OUT

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

Each boxed meal includes: Pork loin (Vepřové Maso) Dumplings with gravy (Knedlíky) Sauerkraut (Zelí) One (1) Koláče Select Czech beer and additional kolaches will be available for purchase at time of pickup. Supplies are limited.Orders must be placed by May 17, 2021

Linden tree planting followed by Moravian Glory Opening

Czech National Cemetery 2200 C St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Join NCSML President and CEO Dr. Cecilia Rokusek, Czech Heritage Foundation President Jim Gruntorad, Slovak Ambassador to the U.S. Radovan Javorcik, Director of the Czech Center in New York Miroslav Konvalina, Deputy Director Jan Zahour, and Czech Honorary Consul from Georgia and NCSML Board of Trustees member, Monika Vintrlikova, at the Czech National Cemetery at...

***SOLD OUT*** Cooking Demonstration by Slovak Ambassador Radovan Javorcik

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

***SOLD OUT*** Join Slovak Ambassador Radovan Javorcik for an entertaining preparation of Laugaricio Tartiflette. Laugaricio Tartiflette – Zemiaky z Laugarícia While the name is not historically correct, Slovaks are ingenious in inventing names for dishes that make no sense, e.g. Spanish birds or Russian Eggs. The idea of blending the acidic taste of kraut with the...