First U.S. solo exhibit of Czech painter Joža Uprka starts Oct. 13 at the NCSML
Uprka’s portrayal of Moravian folk life is ‘a story that should be told’ CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — In the first solo exhibition of the art work of Joža Uprka in the United…
15th annual BrewNost at the NCSML slated for Sept. 14
Sept. 5, 2018 CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – BrewNost, the annual international beer festival supporting the mission of the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library (NCSML), turns 15 this year. It will…
NCSML board names Cecilia Rokusek next President and CEO
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Board of Trustees of the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library (NCSML) has selected Dr. Cecilia Rokusek to be the museum’s next President and CEO. Currently…
Summer Family Free Day – July 28 at the NCSML
Innovations from the 1910s – and root beer is back! CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The annual Summer Family Free Day at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library (NCSML) will be…
From Child Star to Diplomat: Shirley Temple Black, July 11 at the NCSML
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The dramatic stories from the life of Shirley Temple Black will come to stage at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library (NCSML) on July 11, 7-8:30…
Czech jazz great Emil Viklický returns to U.S. to perform at the NCSML May 30
The Grand Moravia Jazz Trio. Left to right: Petr Dvorsky (bass), Ernie Adams (drums) and Emil Viklický (piano). CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Czech master jazz pianist Emil Viklický will bring his Grand Moravia…
NCSML exhibit of bead-art from South Africa
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Ubuhle Women: Beadwork and the Art of Independence, an exhibition that showcases a form of bead art developed by a community of women living and working together since…
Guts & Glory exhibit at the NCSML marks 100th anniversary of creation of Czechoslovakia
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The year 2018 is the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I and of the creation of the nation of Czechoslovakia. On Saturday, April 7, the…
The Art of Accessories, opening Nov. 4, includes pins from Madeleine Albright
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The Art of Accessories, an original exhibition featuring beaded bags, decorated shoes, fanciful hats and gorgeous jewelry, will open Nov. 4 in the Petrik Gallery at the National…
Cedar Rapids public debut of ventriloquist act Denny Naughton and Friends to benefit the NCSML
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The Denny Naughton and Friends Show, a longstanding and award-winning ventriloquist act, will make its Cedar Rapids public debut at CSPS/Legion Arts on Nov. 14 at 7:00 p.m.…