Museum Doings

Revolution 1989
Babies in Slovak Dress
POUND at the NCSML

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Revolution 1989 February 9 – Sept. 8: To mark the 30th anniversary of 1989’s Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia, the NCSML tells the story in an original exhibition that features film footage, eyewitness accounts, music and an array of artifacts. The exhibit will explore the year 1989 as communist regimes worldwide experienced major unrest, including stories from China, East Germany, Poland and Czechoslovakia. This exhibition is sponsored by Western Fraternal Life.

Ink & Oil Exhibit: May 11 to August 18, 2019. An exhibition featuring intricate calligraphy and delightful paintings will appear in the Skala Bartizal Library from May 11 to August 18, 2019. This collection is a gift from Susi Bazelides, who is a descendant of the two featured artists, calligrapher Vaclav Vane and oil painter Vaclav Janda.

Lullaby: Babies in Slovak Folk Dress April 13-Oct. 9: Slovak photographer Monika Klučiarová combines stunning Slovak folk dress (kroje) with adorable 10-day old babies to create spectacular portraits. The artist perceives the Slovak folk kroje as mosaics consisting of many details that result in one priceless whole. In addition to the Slovak cultural heritage value, the kroje showcase incredible colors and geometric and other patterns that naturally lend themselves as objects of photographic art. This exhibition is sponsored by Western Fraternal Life.

Czech Village Walking Tour June 26. Join NCSML staff on a walking tour of historic Czech Village. Learn about the unique history behind this fascinating neighborhood. Special stories associated with architectural landmarks in the Village will be highlighted.

Movin’ at the Museum July 6. Each first Saturday of the month will be another chance for folks to try out another style of physical activity from Zumba to POUND. All ages welcome. This workout is perfect for people who want to get some serious (core) work done. Pull up a chair and tone your entire body. This is a unique way to challenge the muscles of the body without having to lift weights.

Bobbin Lace Making Demonstration July 10. See members of the Doris Southard Lace Guild demonstrate this beautiful craft. Demonstrations take place at the museum each month on the second Wednesday in Rozek Grand Hall.

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