Students and museum tell story of Czech soldiers train
Cedar Rapids students partner with National Czech and Slovak Museum to present Guts and Glory The War Train That Shaped a Nation. The exhibit recreates the Trans Siberian Railway journey of 60000 Czech and Slovak soldiers who aided the Allies, with a Traversed route and virtual reality through Dec 31.
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You Go What Guts and Glory War Train Exhibition
The National Czech Slovak Museum in Cedar Rapids hosts You Go What Guts and Glory a war train exhibit running through December 31. Admission ranges from free to 19 dollars with a virtual reality experience offered Saturdays 9:30 am to 3:30 pm Sundays 12 pm to 4 pm and limited weekday slots. VR sessions run every 15 minutes with timed tickets. Participants must be age 10 or older and under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. A liability waiver is required.
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EcoFest and City Events Light Up Cedar Rapids Today
A busy Cedar Rapids Saturday features EcoFest at NewBo City Market with hikes, raptors, tree planting and live music from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A 25th anniversary party at the African American Museum of Iowa runs at 4 p.m. Admission is free. Circa Carnival of the Animals performs at Hancher Auditorium at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Other events include the Spring Art Expose at Iowa Memorial Union, Red Cedar Harp Strings at First Presbyterian Church, and a Zumba class at McGrath Amphitheatre from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
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