Articles Tagged: National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

Cecilia Rokusek says Czech Republic award reflects well on museum, Cedar Rapids in preserving past with eye to future

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The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library today welcome two top Czech music artists from Prague: Kristina Kustkova, mezzo soprano, and Ahmad Hedar, pianist. This is one of only three concerts the duo are performing in the U.S.

Officials with the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library in the Cedar Rapids said the Russian invasion of Ukraine has “startling parallels” with the 1968 Soviet Union occupation of former Czechoslovakia, which stopped the country’s path toward democracy for another 20 years.

The Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale will host a Mardi Gras Gala on Saturday, Feb. 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, 1400 Inspiration Pl. SW, Cedar Rapids. Tickets are $75.

Czech Town Station will soon offer chimichangas, French toast, cocktails and lunch at the former Lost & Found Provisions and Spirits location in the Czech Village.

A sommelier will lead guests through a tasting of eight French wines while they enjoy light appetizers during the The Láska z Francie (Love from France) Wine Tasting on Feb. 10 at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

Institutions across Eastern Iowa are evolving their definition of inclusivity with new and established programming that brings sensory needs to the forefront.

The screening of “VANG: A Drama About Recent Immigrant Farmers,” is Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library.

See Slovakian life through four centuries at Treasures of Slovakia a new exhibit on loan from Bratislava only at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library.

Weekend festivities help Cedar Rapids museum celebrate the day 3 presidents helped dedicate the new National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library in 1995.

Iowa’s only national heritage area seeking $700,00 to fund work with more than 100 affiliates, generate more than $300 million in economic activity.

Whether it’s beer and Czech food, cookies, Pancheros burritos or a Hawaiian dinner you’re craving, this week’s Chew on This has you covered.

The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library (NCSML) announces fundraising efforts for a tornado-impacted Czech Republic region, where five people were killed and more than 120,000 people were left without power from a June 24 storm.

Hody 2021 will take place May 21 to 23, with food, wine, music and more.