Articles Tagged: National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

Work to begin in early April, with grand opening Sept. 21 during BrewNost 2024

Learn about the most notable historical examples of Czech and Slovak-Americans, the evolution of their immigration, and how to trace your own lineage through speakers from around the world at this symposium at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library.

After decades as a folk artist, a Czech descendant and Cedar Rapids “Living Iowa Treasure” display’s her life’s work in various mediums at the National Czech and Slovak Museum & Library.

Gazette arts reporter shares her list of the top events she attended

World-class artistry on stage and museum walls coming to the Corridor.

This year’s celebration on Friday, Sept. 15, includes international beers, wines and spirits curated by Doug Alberhasky from John’s Grocery in Iowa City.

Jewelry, household items, history on display at Czech and Slovak museum beginning Saturday.

Czech, Slovak delegation coming to Cedar Rapids this week to attend business forum, gala celebration.

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

Tickets on sale now for 2022

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.

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

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.