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Embroiderers’ Guild Demonstrations

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

See members of the Cedar Valley Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild demonstrate their embroidery skills. Demonstrations take place at the museum each month on the fourth Thursday in Rozek Grand Hall.Cost: Free

Wistful Melodies of Dvořák

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

130 years ago, Antonin Dvořák spent the summer in Spillville, Iowa and completed one of the most beautiful symphonies even written: the New World Symphony. Mezzo soprano Janara Kellerman returns to CROpera to celebrate the inspiring beauty of Iowa interpreted through song in this beautiful concert accompanied by Daniel Kleinknecht on piano. The program will...

Italian Red Wine Tasting

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

Join NCSML Sommelier Dr. Steven Greif for an evening of Italian red wine education and tasting. Your tasting will also be accompanied by full Italian food pairings, including appetizer, pasta, and dessert. Saluti! Eight Italian red wines will be featured: Michele Chiarlo Barbaresco Reyna 2018 Fontanafredda Barolo Del Comune Di Serralunga D'alba 2018 Castello Di...

Moravian Folk Motifs Opening

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

Seventeen painters from all over Moravia have created a gallery of large folk motifs that showcase their signature styles. These unique mosaics of decorative paintings represent five regions of Slovácko and form an educational trail through Moravia. Join us for the opening of “Moravian Folk Motifs” to experience stunning examples of this colorful Moravian tradition....

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Egg Decorating with Master Czech Folk Artist Marj Nejdl

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

Class participants will learn how to decorate eggs using the batik/wax resist method. The traditional wax resist process involves several stages of tracing designs with wax and dipping the egg in different colored dyes. Each student will leave with new knowledge and one finished egg. Class size is limited to 15 participants. Pre-registration is required....

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Egg Decorating with Master Czech Folk Artist Marj Nejdl

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

Class participants will learn how to decorate eggs using the batik/wax resist method. The traditional wax resist process involves several stages of tracing designs with wax and dipping the egg in different colored dyes. Each student will leave with new knowledge and one finished egg. Class size is limited to 15 participants. Pre-registration is required....

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Free First Saturday for Students

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

Students of all ages (preschool through college) are invited to visit the NCSML’s exhibits for free on the first Saturday of each month. College students must bring a current school ID card.Cost: Free with student ID.Sponsored by: UFG Insurance

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Egg Decorating with Master Czech Folk Artist Marj Nejdl

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

Class participants will learn how to decorate eggs using the batik/wax resist method. The traditional wax resist process involves several stages of tracing designs with wax and dipping the egg in different colored dyes. Each student will leave with new knowledge and one finished egg. Class size is limited to 15 participants. Pre-registration is required....

Volunteer Appreciation Event

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

At the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, volunteers are the heart of our organization. During Volunteer Appreciation Week we want to say thank you for all you do! Volunteers are invited to enjoy a lunch catered by Dostal Catering while enjoying a presentation by Mark Stoffer Hunter, local guide and historian. The event...

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