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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...

Echoes in the USA: A Legend Named Peter Dvorsky

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

ECHOES IN THE USA: two weeks of celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library! November 2 - 7:00 p.m. / NCSML Peter Dvorský, a Slovak operatic tenor renowned for his lyrical voice, will be featured in a documentary by Iveta Malachovská highlighting his life and career. Dvorský, with his...

Free First Saturday for Students

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. College students must bring a current school ID card. Cost: Free with student ID. Sponsored by: UFG Insurance

Event Series Echoes in the USA

Echoes in the USA: Draw Your Universe

ECHOES IN THE USA: two weeks of celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library! November 2 - 10:00 a.m.- 12 p.m. / NCSML Children's book illustrator exhibition and Q&A with Marketa Vydrova, children's book illustrator from the Czech Republic! Workshop, discussion and exhibition opening of one of the most...

Event Series Echoes in the USA

Echoes in the USA: Gingerbread and Kolache

ECHOES IN THE USA: two weeks of celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library! Kolache Class, November 2 - 2:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. / NCSML Gingerbread Class, November 3 - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. / NCSML Featuring Petra Burianová, the first winner of the Czech television show "Bake-Off",...

Echoes in the USA: Rusalka in Concert

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

ECHOES IN THE USA: two weeks of celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library! October 30th & November 3rd - 7:00 p.m. / NCSML Selections from Dvořáks immortal masterpiece, Rusalka, will include visual highlights of the Czech landscape and how Dvořák found inspiration in the Czech countryside. Featuring Czech...

Event Series Echoes in the USA

Echoes in the USA: Gingerbread and Kolache

ECHOES IN THE USA: two weeks of celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library! November 2 - 2:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. / NCSML November 3 - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. / NCSML Petra Burianova, the first ever winner of the Czech Television Bake Off competition, will be hosting...

Classic & Modern Czech & Slovak Cuisine XVI – Christmas Series #1

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,...