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…
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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…
BrewNost at the NCSML slated for Sept. 15
BrewNost at the NCSML slated for Sept. 15 International beer festival brings together the best brews and food Nicho Lowry will be celebrity auctioneer for the festival’s live auction CEDAR…
August 19: CatVideoFest and Summer Family Free Day
CatVideoFest and Summer Family Free Day Aug. 19 at the NCSML CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Saturday, Aug. 19, will be a big day for families and cat lovers at the National Czech…
Put your pet in the spotlight at the NCSML!
We need your pet in our museum! Well, not your actual pet, but a great photo of your pet. And not just any kind of photo, but a pop art photo of…
President and CEO Gail Naughton to retire
NCSML President and CEO Gail Naughton to retire in June 2018 after 16 years of service CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Gail Naughton, president and CEO of the National Czech & Slovak Museum…