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- National
- Czech
& Slovak
- Museum
& Library
- Cedar
Rapids, Iowa
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- Media Kit:
- Muzika! A Celebration of
Czech and Slovak Music
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- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- February 24, 2004
- CONTACT: Jan Stoffer Tursi at 319-362-8500 or jan@ncsml.org
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- Muzika! A Celebration of Czech
and Slovak Music
- Opens April 17, 2004
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- CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – The National Czech &
Slovak Museum & Library reveals the long
tradition and beauty of Czech and Slovak music in the
original exhibition, Muzika! A Celebration of
Czech and Slovak Music on Saturday, April 17,
2004. Muzika! is a journey through time that
explores the history and development of this
expressive art form as it examines the musicians,
instruments, and the composers that inspired
generations. This dynamic exhibition features
Gregorian chants of the 9th and 10th
centuries, Czech and Slovak instruments from the 16th
through 21st centuries, and Czech and
Slovak music ranging from classical and folk
recordings to rock and jazz. Visitors will see and
hear unique instruments used in traditional Czech and
Slovak ensembles, discover Iowa’s connection to
the most famous Czech composer, learn why the
communists banned one Czechoslovak band, and
experiment with instruments to discover new sounds.
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- Muzika! draws upon the diverse sheet and
recorded music archives of the National Czech &
Slovak Museum & Library. Highlights also include
original 16th through 20th
century Czech and Slovak instruments from the
National Music Museum at The University of South
Dakota, Vermillion; new woodwind, brass and string instruments from Amati-Denak,
V.F.Cervený and Strunal companies; and original
manuscripts from the Czech Music Museum of the
National Museum in Prague.
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- To celebrate the opening of this wonderful exhibit,
the museum will hold a dance on Friday, April 16,
2004 from 7:30 – 11:30 p.m. The St. Louis Czech
Express Polka band will fill the air with music as
they play at the Riverside Round House. Food and
beverages will be available. Tickets are $10.00 in
advance from the Museum Store or $12.00 at the door.
For information, call (319) 362-8500.
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- Opening weekend events continue on Sunday, April 18,
2004 with a performance by the 27 member Silesian
Choir from Ostrava, Czech Republic. The choir will
perform in the museum’s WFLA Heritage Hall at
2:00 p.m. Tickets are $6.00 for museum members, $8.00
for non-members, and $2.00 for youth ages 5 –
18.
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- For more information about Muzika! A Celebration
of Czech and Slovak Music and opening weekend
activities, call (319) 362-8500 or visit the web
site, www.NCSML.org.
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- The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
is the leading United States institution preserving,
interpreting, and collecting Czech and Slovak history
and culture. The National Czech & Slovak Museum
& Library is located at 30 16th Ave. SW, Cedar
Rapids, IA.
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- Image Gallery - Muzika! A
Celebration of Czech and Slovak Music
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- Exhibit Hours
- November 1 – April 30
- Tuesday – Saturday: 9:30 –
4:00
- Sunday: Noon - 4:00
- Monday: Closed
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- Exhibit Admission
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- Admission is FREE to members!
- $7.00 for adults, $6.00 for seniors and large groups,
$2.00 for children 5-16 years old. Children under 5
with an adult companion are admitted free. All children free on Sundays when
accompanied by an adult.
- Reservations are encouraged for groups
of ten or more. Call 319-362-8500 to make
reservations.
- Accessibility
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- The museum is handicapped accessible
and has convenient, free parking.
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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 July 31, 2007
