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April 2021
What is the State of Democracy in Central Europe?
Central Europe, a region that finally gained its long-awaited freedom in 1989, has been considered a successful democratization story to showcase to aspirational states. As the wave of another crisis of liberal democracy hit the transatlantic space in 2010s, however, the young democracies at the heart of Europe turned out to be especially fragile. What is the current state of democracy in Central European countries? Are their struggles different to those in the West? Dominika Hajdu is a Research Fellow…
Find out more »Potato Dumplings with Smoked Meat
Earthy but velvety potato dumplings filled with smoked meat and onion, drizzled with melted butter, and topped with sautéed onion. This traditional Czech meal will bring you unexpected flavors, uniqueness, and originality. Note: Suitable for vegetarians too – the vegetarian version uses a sauerkraut filling that will be provided as well.Our popular virtual cooking classes are back! Cook and eat an authentic Czech and Slovak dish from the comfort of your home. Join us on Zoom and learn from Czech-born…
Find out more »Valašsky Frgal: large kolach
Most of Czech food lovers have heard about kolaches. In this class, you will be introduced to a version that is not so commonly known in the U.S., but it is incredibly delicious and popular in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Valassky frgal has a shape like a pizza, but the dough is clearly a special kolach dough. The topping is usually at least 50% of all kolach, so if you like a lot of toppings, this will be your…
Find out more »Member Master Class: Czechoslovakia, 1960s-1980s: Grand Narratives and Everyday Life
A Virtual Lecture Series with Professor David Chroust, PhD.Professor David Chroust, PhD presents “Czechoslovakia, 1960s-1980s: Grand Narratives and Everyday Life.” In the 1960s, Czechoslovakia was a place where magic happened. More than other countries then outside the West, Czechoslovakia had a place in our books and university courses about the global 60s. The goal became “Socialism with a human face,” but then Communists backed by Soviet tanks set out to “normalize” Czechoslovakia. Aragon called Czechoslovakia after 1970 a “Biafra of…
Find out more »May 2021
Free First Saturday for Students
Students of all ages (preschool through college) are invited to visit the NCSML’s exhibits for free on the first Saturday of each month. College students must bring a current school ID card.Cost: Free with student ID.Presented by: UFG Insurance.
Find out more »Pletýnka Bun (Houska)
This braided bread from the Czech Republic is very tasty and fun to prepare. In some cases, it can be also called “houska.” This braided bread is known for its light buttery flavor. To make it even more special, sprinkle it with sea salt, caraway, or oven poppy seeds right before baking. Note: Suitable for vegetarians. This class is 3.5 hours long.Our popular virtual cooking classes are back! Cook and eat an authentic Czech and Slovak dish from the comfort…
Find out more »Implicit bias: Is there hope for change?
In every era, every year, and every day, what humans think and feel about other groups is undergoing continual transformation in response to protests, changes in laws, elections, and more. Yet one particularly sticky part of our thoughts and feelings about social groups rests in our implicit biases - our attitudes and beliefs that are less conscious, less controllable, and (until recently) thought to be unchangeable. Speaker Tessa Charlesworth will review the newest research showing that, in fact, our implicit biases can and…
Find out more »Drive-up Traditional Czech Meal
Each boxed meal includes: Pork loin (Vepřové Maso) Dumplings with gravy (Knedlík) Saurkraut (Zelí) One (1) Koláče Select Czech beer and additional kolaches will be available for purchase at time of pickup. Supplies are limited.Orders must be placed by May 7, 2021
Find out more »Cooking Demonstration by Slovak Ambassador Radovan Javorcik
Join Slovak Ambassador Radovan Javorcik for an entertaining preparation of Laugaricio Tartiflette. Laugaricio Tartiflette – Zemiaky z Laugarícia While the name is not historically correct, Slovaks are ingenious in inventing names for dishes that make no sense, e.g. Spanish birds or Russian Eggs. The idea of blending the acidic taste of kraut with the sweetness of wine and mellow texture of the base is well known in Noricum region of the Limes Romanus. With Laugaricio being one of the most northern…
Find out more »Jozef Ivaška Jr. Concert
Join us for an in-person concert with Slovakian opera tenor singer, Jozef Ivaška Jr., as part of our Hody 2021 celebration. Jozef graduated from the State Conservatory of Music (Voice) in Bratislava and completed his education as an opera singer in the Academy of Arts in Banska Bystrica. Following his university he attended the Academy of Young Singers at the Mariinsky Theatre, St. Petersburg, Russia. His first major role was Vasek in Smetana's Bartered Bride in the State Opera in…
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