NCSML board names Cecilia Rokusek next President and CEO
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…
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Summer Family Free Day – July 28 at the NCSML
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Cedar Rapids public debut of ventriloquist act Denny Naughton and Friends to benefit the NCSML
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The Denny Naughton and Friends Show, a longstanding and award-winning ventriloquist act, will make its Cedar Rapids public debut at CSPS/Legion Arts on Nov. 14 at 7:00 p.m.…
Author Ivan Backer to discuss origins of his activism in his escape from Nazi Europe
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Author, award-winning humanitarian and former Episcopal priest Ivan Backer will recount autobiographical stories and read passages from his book My Train to Freedom: A Jewish Boy’s Journey from Nazi Europe to…
PechaKucha Night Cedar Rapids, Vol. 2, at the NCSML Wednesday, Sept. 20
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The second occurrence in Cedar Rapids of PechaKucha Night — an international phenomenon that features fun, informal gatherings where people share their ideas, thoughts and works in a…