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Author Mark Kurlansky to speak on 1968 and the Prague Spring at NCSML Nov. 1

October 29, 2018

Talk will offer a 50-year perspective on how 1968 changed America and the world CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Award-winning and best-selling writer Mark Kurlansky, author of 1968: The Year that Rocked the…

First U.S. solo exhibit of Czech painter Joža Uprka starts Oct. 13 at the NCSML

October 3, 2018

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Uprka’s portrayal of Moravian folk life is ‘a story that should be told’ CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — In the first solo exhibition of the art work of Joža Uprka in the United…

15th annual BrewNost at the NCSML slated for Sept. 14

September 5, 2018

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Sept. 5, 2018CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – BrewNost, the annual international beer festival supporting the mission of the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library (NCSML), turns 15 this year. It will be…

NCSML board names Cecilia Rokusek next President and CEO

July 19, 2018

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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Board of Trustees of the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library (NCSML) has selected Dr. Cecilia Rokusek to be the museum’s next President and CEO. Currently…

Summer Family Free Day – July 28 at the NCSML

July 6, 2018

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Innovations from the 1910s – and root beer is back! CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The annual Summer Family Free Day at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library (NCSML) will be…

From Child Star to Diplomat: Shirley Temple Black, July 11 at the NCSML

July 5, 2018

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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The dramatic stories from the life of Shirley Temple Black will come to stage at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library (NCSML) on July 11, 7-8:30…

Czech jazz great Emil Viklický returns to U.S. to perform at the NCSML May 30

May 17, 2018

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The Grand Moravia Jazz Trio. Left to right: Petr Dvorsky (bass), Ernie Adams (drums) and Emil Viklický (piano). CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Czech master jazz pianist Emil Viklický will bring his Grand Moravia…

NCSML exhibit of bead-art from South Africa

May 15, 2018

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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Ubuhle Women: Beadwork and the Art of Independence, an exhibition that showcases a form of bead art developed by a community of women living and working together since…

Guts & Glory exhibit at the NCSML marks 100th anniversary of creation of Czechoslovakia

April 3, 2018

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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The year 2018 is the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I and of the creation of the nation of Czechoslovakia. On Saturday, April 7, the…

The Art of Accessories, opening Nov. 4, includes pins from Madeleine Albright

October 17, 2017

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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The Art of Accessories, an original exhibition featuring beaded bags, decorated shoes, fanciful hats and gorgeous jewelry, will open Nov. 4 in the Petrik Gallery at the National…

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Author Mark Kurlansky to speak on 1968 and the Prague Spring at NCSML Nov. 1

First U.S. solo exhibit of Czech painter Joža Uprka starts Oct. 13 at the NCSML

15th annual BrewNost at the NCSML slated for Sept. 14

NCSML board names Cecilia Rokusek next President and CEO

Summer Family Free Day – July 28 at the NCSML

From Child Star to Diplomat: Shirley Temple Black, July 11 at the NCSML

Czech jazz great Emil Viklický returns to U.S. to perform at the NCSML May 30

NCSML exhibit of bead-art from South Africa

Guts & Glory exhibit at the NCSML marks 100th anniversary of creation of Czechoslovakia

The Art of Accessories, opening Nov. 4, includes pins from Madeleine Albright

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