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***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...

***SOLD OUT***Czech & Slovak Wine Tasting with Sommelier Dr. Steven Greif

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

***SOLD OUT*** As part of our May Hody celebration, join NCSML for a unique opportunity to sample wines from the Slovak winery Mrva Stanko. Curated by sommelier Steven Greif, this winery has received international awards for its contemporary take on traditional central European wine. Wines will be served with traditional tasting hors d’oeuvres. Don’t miss...

***SOLD OUT***Jozef Ivaška Jr. Concert

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

***SOLD OUT*** Join us for an in-person concert with Slovakian Operatic Tenor, Jozef Ivaška Jr., as part of our Hody 2021 celebration. Jozef graduated from the State Conservatory of Music (Voice) in Bratislava and completed his education as an opera singer in the Academy of Arts in Banska Bystrica. Following his university he attended the...

Member Master Class: History of Czech Communities in the USA

A Virtual Lecture Series with Dr. Martin NekolaThousands of people dreamed of leaving impoverished Bohemian lands, crossing the ocean and entering the country of endless hope. Around 1506, the first news about America in the Czech language had spread across Bohemia and was received with great interest. In 1585, the alchemist and metallurgist Joachim Gans...

The Czech Republic, European Union and the Rise of Populism

The current political situation in the Czech Republic–a small country in the very heart of Europe historically considered the crossroads between the West and the East–is the reflection of the latest developments in the entire European Union currently facing a serious crisis caused by Brexit, a refugee crisis, and the rise of populist tendencies. The...

Traditional Czech Beef Goulash Served with Dumplings (RESCHEDULED to June 1st)

There are a lot of versions of goulash, even within the United States. But just because it's called goulash, doesn’t mean that all goulashes are the same. In this class we are going to prepare a decadent Czech and Slovak version that will be totally different from your American version. And forget pasta, let’s prepare...

Czech Street Food – Langoš: Fried Bread with a savory or sweet topping

Langoš is a delicious fried bread that originated in Hungary, but is very typical for the Czech Republic, too. In fact, most Czechs believe that it originated in the Czech Republic. It is considered a filling street food snack that can be served plain with just salt and pepper, but is most often served brushed...