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Czech and Slovak Fairy Tales with Strings

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

Czech & Slovak Fairy Tales With Strings, is a solo performance with century-old marionettes performed by internationally known Czechoslovak puppeteer, storyteller and author Vít Hořejš.  The program will includes three tales. Recommended for ages 4-104.Vít Hořejš performs a one-man show of Czech fairy tales (in English) replete with kings, clever village maidens, witches and spirits. His...

Beginner’s Czech Language & Culture I

The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library continues to partner with Anna Cooková, an instructor with CzechTalk, to offer online Czech language and culture lessons. The fall Beginner’s Czech Language & Culture I starts on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Each class will be held from 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. central time every Tuesday...

450 Years of the University of Olomouc 1573-2023 Opening Reception

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

The long history of the University of Olomouc, Czech Republic, dates back to the 16th century. Its unique story as the second oldest university in the Czech Republic is a great example of a successful international academic institution. It is now a modern hub of higher education and cutting-edge research centers and laboratories, in the...

BrewNost

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

Enjoy food and beverage from some of the area’s finest restaurants, local breweries and distilleries, along with international beers, wine, and spirits. Supporting the educational and cultural mission of the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, this festive outdoor celebration includes live music from the Czech Plus Band, live and silent auction prizes, and the...

Czech’em Out Book Club

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

Czech’em Out Book Club will now have monthly discussions following the reading of each months selected book on the third Monday of the month. Join us in the Skala Bartizal Library where we'll discuss Franci’s War by Franci Rabinek Epstein. Discussions will be led by NCSML Volunteer, Steve Pederson. The engrossing memoir of a spirited...

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...

Brilliant Bohemian Garnets Guided Tour

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

Join Curator Stefanie Kohn for a guided tour of Brilliant Bohemian Garnets, where you'll learn about the history, stories, and significance behind the nearly 200 objects that feature the fiery red gemstones. Tours will be offered each month during the exhibition. Cost includes full museum admission.Cost: General: $15 • Members: Free Each tour is limited...