Joža Uprka (1861–1940), a Czech painter, often called the “Artist of the Moravian Soul,” blended academic technique with Impressionist influences to immortalize the customs and folk dress of his native region. Uprka is known for his richly detailed depictions of Moravian folklore, rural life, and...

Marj Nejdl learned to decorate eggs in the traditional Czech style at an early age. Continuing the tradition was important because Nejdl knew egg decorating was a skill that had been passed down for more than 2,000 years. Nejdl was also a natural-born artist. She studied commercial art in Chicago...

Juraj Slavik was born in Prague in October 1929, son of the then-minister of the interior, Juraj Slávik. In 1936, Juraj’s father was sent to head the Czechoslovak diplomatic mission in Poland, with whom relations were strained because of both countries’ claims to parts of Upper Silesia. Juraj att...

A project focusing on interviews with representatives of Czechoslovak exile in the USA. It records the life experiences of those who had been forced by circumstances to leave the country of their origin and settles in the US.

Memory Traces – a non-profit association of journalists and historians...

Unlocking Potential - Exploring Investment Opportunities in Czechia
Jakub Utěšený, Consul General of the Czech Republic in Chicago

About the Economic Summit:
A unique forum for delegations from the USA, Czech Republic and Slovakia building on the consequences of modern history related to the per...

This is our almost last podcast from Prague of the year, the last just before Christmas, so the guest will be very special, connected to the Czech holidays, Christmas ornaments and jewelry, art, design, traditions and the world of glass. My guest is an historian, Chief Curator and Deputy Director...

In this episode, host Pavol Demeš welcomes Martina Kolesárová, Executive Director of the internationally respected Pontis Foundation, to discuss the role of civil society in Slovakia and the Foundation’s flagship event - the Impact Summit. The conversation traces the origins and mission of Pontis...

Czech by mother, Slovak by farther, and alpine ski legend by Americans and Canadians - Pavel Šťastný (79). A world class skiing coach from the Czech Republic who was, a couple of weeks ago, introduced into the Vermont Hall of Fame by the Vermont Alpine Ski Association.

For over 35 years, Pavel Š...

In this episode, Pavol Demeš speaks with Jan Surotchak, former President and current board member of the Friends of Slovakia, about the evolution of Slovak–U.S. relations on the eve of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. Drawing on his long personal and professional engage...

Join NCSML President Cecilia Rokusek as she sits down with some visitors who will serve as featured guests at the 2025 NCSML Old World Christmas Market.

Join us for a special evening of music with Ateneo, the celebrated mixed chamber choir from Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Republic. Known for their dynamic repertoire and rich harmonies, Ateneo brings the beauty of Czech choral tradition to life with every performance.

Special thanks to the ...

Join host and NCSML CEO Cecilia Rokusek as she walks through some of the incredible holiday products on offer in the NCSML Store this season with Store Director Andrea Siebenmann.

Get ready for a thrilling ride through iconic rock anthems, delivered with electrifying energy that will lift you from your seat! Experience the powerful fusion of classical and rock music in the hands of the incomparable Pavel Šporcl and his band — a musical event you won’t want to miss!

Šporcl...

Hear the stories behind the paintings in the exhibit, The Soul of Moravia: Joža Uprka Reprised: Where they were found across the world, how one of the paintings was stolen from a Jewish family by Nazis, and the themes Uprka expressed.

Joža Uprka (1861–1940), a Czech painter, often called the “Ar...

NCSML is honored to host Marie Žilová and her family for a powerful lecture on her father’s survival of Auschwitz. Arrested by the Gestapo in 1941 as a community leader, Jaroslav Sýkora was one of only eight men from his group to return home. Since 1970, Marie has kept her promise to share her fa...

Peer into a recreated Čičmany house to admire intricate hand-carved furniture and fabulous kroje (traditional clothing) and imagine what life is like in a Slovak village.

Explore Slovak legends such as Juraj Jánošík, a famous outlaw who lived between the 17th and 18th centuries in Terchova (nort...

Jiří Rajniš is an acclaimed Czech baritone praised for his rich tone and dynamic stage presence. He has performed leading roles at major opera houses across Europe, including Teatro alla Scala, the Semperoper Dresden, and the Prague State Opera. His repertoire includes Don Giovanni, Escamillo, Eu...

George Drost, past NCSML Board chair, international attorney, cultural preservationist, and art enthusiast, shares with Czech Village the Joža Uprka painting from his collection – formally known as “Girl in a scarf from Veselí nad Moravou.”

The mural will add vibrancy to the side of the historic...

Matěj Číp, also known as “Cimbalom Guy,” returns to the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library with Valachia Cimbalom Quartet. The stringed instrument is prominent in folk music in the Czech and Slovak Republics.

Číp, from a small village in Moravia, has devoted his life to playing the cimbalo...