BrewNost! returns home

Copper Box from Oshkosh, WI will perform for BrewNost! at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library on Friday, Oct. 26. They perform a mix of jazz, polka rock and Czech and Slovak-inspired tunes with local Accordionist Ron Johnson.

BrewNost! a fundraising event, now in its ninth year, returns home to the museum and library at 1400 Inspiration Place SW, in Cedar Rapids, IA. In addition to international beer tasting, the celebration also features wine; savory d'oeuvres prepared by area chefs; a silent auction of unique one-of-a-kind items; a raffle drawing for a trip to Prague and more. The "beer guys" of John's Grocery from Iowa City will provide the premier imported beers for all the tasting.

The event is from 6 - 9:30 p.m. and advance admission is $60. Contact the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 319-362-8500 or purchase online at www.NCSML.org. Sponsors for the event include CRST International and Rockwell Collins.