- Programs of the National Czech & Slovak Museum
& Library are supported, in part, by a grant from
the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, Cultural
Enrichment Grant Program.
- Permanent Exhibit
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- Homelands: The Story of the Czech & Slovak
People. This exhibit tells the story of the
Czech and Slovak people from the days of Slavic
tribes wandering into Central Europe, through the
Velvet Divorce in 1993. Homelands features art, a
1935 Czech-made motorcycle, and folk costumes.
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- Special Exhibits
- ALL EXHIBITS ARE CLOSED
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
1968: Twelve Volatile Months that Changed the
World. Set in the global chronology of turbulent
events, this original exhibit explores life in a communist
country and the Prague Spring, Czechoslovakia’s failed
attempt at "socialism with a human face."
Experience controversial politics, daily shortages, dissident
art, rampant propaganda, blatant censorship, and the
suspicion that comes with living in a controlled society.
This is a story that demands to be remembered. Closes January
25, 2009.
Prints
by Marek Hofman. Marek Hofman was born in
1981 and recently completed his studies at the Academy of
Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague. He enjoys using
traditional woodblock printing techniques, finding
inspiration in the ancient world and in music. This exhibit
features prints based on the operas of Mozart. April 27
– August 24, 2008
Selections from the book, The Wall: Growing Up
Behind the Iron Curtain. The illustrations,
journal entries and personal photographs of MacAthur fellow
and internationally renowned artist, Peter Sís illustrate
the harsh realities of a closed society and the inevitable
longing for freedom.
- UPCOMING EVENTS, PROGRAMS & EXHIBITS
There's always something happening at the National Czech
& Slovak Museum & Library. Check back often to find
out about the latest programs, events, and exhibits. The
Calendar is subject to change without notice.
MAY 2008
Fri. May 30: Emil Viklicky in Concert. Don’t
miss this renowned Czech Jazz pianist. Mr. Viklicky is known
for his exquisite jazz stylings as well as his use of
traditional Moravian folk music within the jazz idiom. Back
by popular demand at NCSML, he is sure to bring the crowd to
its feet once again. 7:00 p.m. Hruska Grand Hall. Advance
tickets: $8. At the door: $10. Advance tickets available at
Museum Store starting two weeks in advance. Seating is
limited!
JUNE 2008
Thu. June 5: Gallery Tour of 1968. Join
a member of the museum staff as she leads a tour of this
special exhibition. 2:00 p.m. Meets in Hruska Grand Hall.
Free to members or with paid admission to the gallery.
Thu. June 5: Shock and Aftershock: Conversations about
1968. Another Light Goes Out: The Loss of Robert F.
Kennedy and Perspectives on the Politics of 1968. 7:00 p.m. NOTE:
This program has been CANCELED
Mon. June 16: Upbeat! Concert Series presents Iowa
Festival Church Chorus. 7:00 p.m. Hruska Grand Hall with
reception to follow in WFLA Heritage Hall. The Iowa Festival
Chorus, under the direction of Allen Koepke, will present a
one-hour "Bon Voyage" concert of American music -
spirituals, gospel, and folk. The 36-member chorus will tour
Europe, singing concerts in Helsinki, Stockholm, Copenhagen,
Berlin, and Prague June 19 through 30.
Tues. June 17: CANCELLED.
Community Conversation to view and
comment on final design of the NCSML expansion. 5:30 p.m.
WFLA Heritage Hall
Thu. June 26: CANCELLED.
Upbeat! Concert Series presents the
Czech School Singers. Hruska Grand Hall. 6 p.m. Free. *
Tentative*
Sat. June 28: CANCELLED. Gallery Tour of 1968. Join a member
of the museum staff as she leads a tour of this special
exhibition. Meets in Hruska Grand Hall. Free to members or
with paid admission to the gallery. 1 pm.
Sat. June 28: CANCELLED.
Upbeat! Concert Series presents the
Marion Big Band. 2:00. NCSML Garden. Free.
JULY 2008
Wed. July 9: CANCELLED. Upbeat! Concert Series presents Cedar
Rapids Municipal Band. 7:30 pm. Sokol Park.
Thu. July 10: CANCELLED.
Gallery Tour of 1968. Join
a member of the museum staff as she leads a tour of this
special exhibition. 2:00 p.m. Meets in Hruska Grand Hall.
Free to members or with paid admission to the gallery.
Fri. July 11: POSTPONED.
DATE FORTHCOMING. Something’s Happening Here: A
‘60s Party! Don your groovy rags, grab your steady, and
become one with your inner flower child. Come on down to the
NCSML for a far out celebration of the 1960s. Groove to your
favorites from the 60s, dig into a hog roast and share in the
hippy-happy feeling of Prague Spring. 6-9 p.m. Tickets must
be purchased in advance. $25 per person. RSVP by July 3.
Thu. July 17: TENTATIVE.
Shock and Aftershock: Conversations about
1968. Shoot for the Moon: The Space Race. 7:00
p.m. WFLA Heritage Hall with reception to follow in Hruska
Grand Hall. *Tentative*
Sat. July 19: TENTATIVE.
Wings and Rockets: Kids Explore Space
Technology. Parents and kids, come be part of the 1960s
space race for a day. Get engineering tips and build a
champion paper airplane with the help of a Rockwell Collins
expert. Then, put your design to the test in a paper airplane
flight contest. Afterwards, enjoy refreshments as we fire off
rockets! Fun for the whole family! Presented in partnership
with Rockwell Collins.
Thu. July 24: TENTATIVE.
Upbeat! Concert Series presents
Leonard Reyman’s Accordion Band 7:00 p.m. Hruska
Grand Hall. Free and open to the public.
Sat. July 26: CANCELLED. Gallery Tour of 1968. Join
a member of the museum staff as she leads a tour of this
special exhibition. 2:00 p.m. Meets in Hruska Grand Hall.
Free to members or with paid admission to the gallery
AUGUST 2008
Fri. Aug. 1: TENTATIVE. Upbeat! Czech Plus Band. 7:00 p.m.
Garden. Free.
Thu. Aug 14: CANCELLED. Gallery Tour of 1968. 2 p.m.
Aug. 21: TENTATIVE. Invasion Day: The Shocking Events in
Czechoslovakia’s History. Noon. WFLA Heritage Hall.
Garden. GH. Free.
Sat. Aug. 23: CANCELLED.
Gallery Tour of 1968. 2 p.m.
SEPTEMBER 2008
Thu. Sept. 4: CANCELLED.
Shock and Aftershock: Conversations about
1968. The Women’s Movement for Equal Rights
Sat. Sept 6: CANCELLED. LLL/Gallery Laska Gallery Opening.
*Tentative* Culture and Cultivation: Landscape Narratives
from the Czech Republic. Cecilia Rusnak. 2:00? 6:00p.m.?
Sept. 7: TENTATIVE.
Red Cedar Chamber Music Concert.
Sat. Sept. 13: TENTATIVE.
Upbeat! Leonard Reyman’s Accordian
Band. 2-4 p.m. in Grand Hall.
Sept. 18: CANCELLED. Learn at Lunch.
Noon. WFLA
Heritage Hall. Free.
Sat. Sept. 20: TENTATIVE.Upbeat! Dixie Notes Plus Band.
2-3p.m. Garden. Free.
Sept. 26: NEW LOCATION
TBA. BrewNost! Advance tickets $55. At
the door $65.
OCTOBER 2008
Thu. Oct. 9: CANCELLED.
Shock and Aftershock: Conversations
about 1968. The Role of Student Activism in 1968.
Oct. 16: CANCELLED. Learn at Lunch. Noon. WFLA Heritage Hall.
Free.
Oct. 18: TENTATIVE. Cooking in Babi’s Kitchen. 10:00 a.m.
WFLA Heritage Hall. Free. TENTATIVE
Oct. 30: NEW LOCATION TBA. Fall Dinner
NOVEMBER 2008
Sat. Nov. 15: Bells of Liberty: The Music of Jindrich
Feld. Dr. Kenneth Tse presents a lecture/recital about
the life and music of Jindrich Feld. 2:00 p.m. WFLA Heritage
Hall. Free.
Tue Nov 18: Shock and Aftershock: Conversations
about 1968. Dying for Democracy: Lessons from Czechoslovakia,
China and Burma. Rex Honey. 7:00 p.m. HH. Free.
Nov. 20, 2008: CANCELLED.
Learn at Lunch. Noon. WFLA Heritage
Hall. Free.
Nov. 21, 2008 –CANCELLED.
Nov. 30, 2008: Museum Store Open House
Nov. 21, 2008: TENTATIVE.Old
Prague Christmas Market. Marj
personalizing ornaments
Nov. 22, 2008: TENTATIVE.Old
Prague Christmas Market.
Nov. 27, 2008: Closed for Thanksgiving.
Nov. 28, 2008: TENTATIVE.Marj Nejdl personalizing ornaments
Nov. 29, 2008: TENTATIVE. Marj Nejdl personalizing ornaments
DECEMBER 2008
Dec. 6, 2008: NEW LOCATION TBA. Sv. Mikuláš Day. Marj Nejdl
personalizing ornaments
Dec. 13, 2008: TENTATIVE.Cookie Walk. Marj Nejdl personalizing
ornaments
Dec. 18, 2008: CANCELLED.
Learn at Lunch. Noon. WFLA Heritage
Hall. Free.
Dec. 20: TENTATIVE.Marj Nejdl personalizing ornaments
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- For more information about these events,
contact
- Leah Wilson, Director of Programs and Marketing, at
319-362-8500 or lwilson@NCSML.org
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- The National Czech & Slovak
Museum & Library
- 30 - 16th Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids,
Iowa 52404-5904
- Phone: 319-362-8500 · Fax:
319-363-2209
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- This page was updated
June 17, 2008
