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Homelessness and Architecture: Examples of European Solutions

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

Homelessness is currently a highly urgent, worldwide social problem. Globally, there are around 100 million people without homes and 1.6 billion people living in unsuitable housing conditions. And these numbers are continually rising. The pandemic, migration, and the climate crisis have and will continue to have a negative influence on the rising number of the...

Event Series Czech’em Out Book Club

Czech’em Out Book Club

Skala Bartizal Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Join us each Monday in the Skala Bartizal Library for the next six weeks as we read and discuss “Journey for Freedom: Defection from Communist Czechoslovakia" by Peter Vodenka. Discussions will be led by NCSML Volunteer, Steve Pederson. This is a fascinating true story of determination, mortal danger, and success. After ten years of planning...

Czech Village Walking Tour with Mark Stoffer Hunter

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

Join Mark Stoffer Hunter, Cedar Rapids historian, on a walking tour of historic Czech Village. Learn the unique history behind this fascinating neighborhood and hear special stories associated with architectural landmarks. The Czech Village tour will begin and end at NCSML’s clock tower (corner of 16th Ave SW and Inspiration Pl SW). Parking is available...

Event Series Czech’em Out Book Club

Czech’em Out Book Club

Skala Bartizal Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Join us each Monday in the Skala Bartizal Library for the next six weeks as we read and discuss “Journey for Freedom: Defection from Communist Czechoslovakia" by Peter Vodenka. Discussions will be led by NCSML Volunteer, Steve Pederson. This is a fascinating true story of determination, mortal danger, and success. After ten years of planning...

Moravian Folk Art Motifs Painting: Wooden Plaques

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

Two artists from Southern Moravia will be teaching Moravian folk art motif painting during our first summer weeklong workshop. During this class, participants will paint their motifs on a small wooden plaque (approx. 12" x 12") to take home and proudly display.Cost: $50. Class size is limited to 20 participants, so please register early. Recommended...

Event Series Moravian Folk Art Motifs Weeklong Painting Workshop

Moravian Folk Art Motifs Weeklong Painting Workshop

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

Two artists from Southern Moravia will be teaching Moravian folk art motif painting during our first summer weeklong workshop. During this weeklong workshop, each participant will complete a colorful painting on a large canvas (Approximately 36" x 48"). No class on Wednesday, July 26.Cost: $250 for weeklong workshop. Class size will be limited to 10...

Moravian Folk Art Motifs Painting: Napkins, Handkerchiefs, & Towels

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

Two artists from Southern Moravia will be teaching Moravian folk art motif painting during our first summer weeklong workshop. During this class, participants will paint their motifs on a piece of fabric that could be used as a napkin, handkerchief, or towel.Cost: $50. Class size is limited to 20 participants, so please register early. Recommended...

Event Series Moravian Folk Art Motifs Weeklong Painting Workshop

Moravian Folk Art Motifs Weeklong Painting Workshop

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

Two artists from Southern Moravia will be teaching Moravian folk art motif painting during our first summer weeklong workshop. During this weeklong workshop, each participant will complete a colorful painting on a large canvas (Approximately 36" x 48"). No class on Wednesday, July 26.Cost: $250 for weeklong workshop. Class size will be limited to 10...