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| 6 |
Come join the fun, teaching of Scandinavian Dances and dancing to live music. Milt & Bev Anderson teach a lovely polska from Sòdra. Dalarma, Sweden, and the spritely Polka from Kall. Skandia Kapell and MC Not Square will provide great music. Time: 7:30pm Class; 8:30– 11pm Dance/live music. Cost: $10/person, kids free and Skandia members $7; kids free. Information 206-784-7470. Cedar Valley Grange |
Lynnwood | WA |
| 6 | Soup & Cinema Special Event: Meet the Directors Nilsmagnus Sköld & Anna Wessman of Sweden Join others at the Nordic Heritage Museum for a unique lucheon event where you'll meet two famous Swedish film directors. They were directors for the documentary When the Pepper Blossoms, featureed in the 2012 Nordic Lights Film Festival. The directors will provide invaluable insights into the making of the documenary and there is a question & answer time. In When the Pepper Blossoms, Wessman & Sköld tell the story of a largely forgotten part of Swedish history: the 1909 to 1911 Swedish emigration to Brazil. In the autumn of 2010, the filmmakers & their children journeyed in the emigrants' footsteps. In the film we meet descendants of the Swedish working class families that, with the promise of a good life on the other side of the world, left Northern Sweden for Brazil. $7 for members, & $10 for non-members (includes lecture, soup, bread and cookies. Time: 12:00pm Nordic Heritage Museum |
Seattle | WA |
| 7 |
Join the Skandia musicians in a jam session which is a recurring event, scheduled for every first Saturday of the month, except December. All non-electrified instruments are welcome. Bring your favorite tune, a coffee cup and your instrument. Time: 9:30am – noon Sip and Ship, Balcony Room |
Ballard | WA |
| 1/11–2/15 |
Skandia Basics Dance Class Wednesdays Come learn how to master some Scandinavian Dances. No experience or partner necessary. 1/11 Frank Brown & Elaine Murakami teach and 1/11 & 1/25: Pat Pi is the guest teacher. Dances featured are turning dances such as hambo and snoa, and include great mixers as well. 6 week series. Time: 7:30pm – 9pm Dance/live music. Cost: $40/p for series & Skandia members $30. Information 206-784-7470. Phinney Niehgborhood Center |
Seattle | WA |
| 1/12–2/2 |
Beyond Basics Dance Class Thursdays Expand your knowledge of Scandinavian Dances including the Teleganger, Fòllinge's Åabaks Polska, Boda Polska. Dancers should be comfortable with basic gammaldans (snoa, schottis, waltz) and at least 1 fast urning dance, such as hambo. Classes begin 1/12 Time: 8:30pm – 9:30pm Cost: $40/p for series & Skandia members $35. Information 206-784-7470. Phinney Niehgborhood Center |
Seattle | WA |
| 6 – 8 | Nordic Lights Film Festival Seattle This cutting-edge cinematic festival offers an immersion into the world of hot Nordic films in partnership with the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF). Festival opens Friday, Jan. 6 with reception at 7pm hosted by SWEA (Swedish Women's Educational Assocation) followed by US premiere of the Swedeish documentary: When the Pepper Blossoms. On Sturday, see popular Finnish children's animated: Moomins & the Comet Chase, an award-wining Sami Docmentary, Suddenly Sami, from Norrway, a Swedish feature film, Miss Kicki, a Finnish comedy Lapland Odyseey, an Oscar-wining Danish feature film, In a Better World, and the ever popular Nordic Shorts. On Sunday, see an award-winning Swedish documentary, The Regretters, an Icelandic feature film, Summerland, & the Norwegian feature film, King of Devil's Island. For a festival schedule click here. Admission is $7 for Nordic Heritage Museum members and SIFF members; $10 for general public, $9 for students, and $5 for matinees on Sat. & Sun. (Moomins & Suddenly Sami films). Festival passes available through SIFF, $40 for members and $50 for general public. For more information about films or to buy tickets visit: www.SIFF.net. Show times & information call 206-633-7151. Tickets call 206-324-9996. The SIFF Cinema Film Center is located in Seattle in the Seattle Center's Northwest Rooms, between the Key Arena and the Seattle Repertory Theatre. |
Seattle | WA |
| 13 | Book Event – Vikings in the Attic: In Search of Nordic America Author Eric Dregni will be in the Seattle/Tacoma area during January. Come to his book signing events and learn more about his newest book. Learn what it actually means to grow iup Scandinavain-Americans. Also, the book covers tales and traditions Scandinavian-Americans still love today. Time: 6pm Pacific Luteran University |
Tacoma | |
| 14 | Book Event – Vikings in the Attic: In Search of Nordic America Author Eric Dregni will be in the Seattle/Tacoma area during January. Come to his book signing events and learn more about his newest book. Learn what it actually means to grow iup Scandinavain-Americans. Also, the book covers tales and traditions Scandinavian-Americans still love today. Free for Museum members & free with admission for non-members. Time: 2pm Nordic Heritage Museum |
Seattle | |
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Book Event – Vikings in the Attic: In Search of Nordic America Author Eric Dregni will be in the Seattle/Tacoma area during January. Come to his book signing event and learn more about his newest book. Learn what it actually means to grow iup Scandinavain-Americans. LAlso, the book covers tales and traditions Scandinavian-Americans still love today. Free. Time: 6:30pm Liberty Bay Books |
Tacoma/Seattle/Poulsbo | |
| 19 | Film: Frozen Heat: A Film About Roald Amundsen Come view the film and exhibition Cold Recall at the Nordic Heritage Museum. Doors open early at 6pm – 6:45pm for viewing of the exhibition prior to movide showing at 7pm. This film explores the Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen (1872-1928). He was his generation's greatest polar explorer. Mixing reeanactments with more traditional documentary techniques, this film tells the story of Amundsen, the first man to reach the South Pole. Learn more about his facinating life and the controversies surrounding it. Directed by Stig Andersen and Kenny Sanders. Suggested donation: $5/p. Reservations required: call 206-789-5707 x 10 or email: rsvp@nordicmuseum.org. Nordic Heritage Museum |
Seattle | WA |
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Skandia Family and Third Friday Dance Grab some pizza, salad and drinks at 6pm (while supplies last) and then enjoy an evning of crafts, and Scandinavian Music & Dances.at 7pm, musicians will lead party-goers upstairs, where experienced and welcoming instructors will lead the group in enthusiastic particpatory dancing for ages 4 & up. No dance experience required! Open dancing begins at 8:30pm; no do dance teaching! Mad Fiddlu plays first, and the Seattle Skandia Spelmanslag rounds out the evening. Cost: Skandia members $7; kids free. Information 206-784-7470. Cedar Valley Grange |
Lynnwood | WA |
| 25 | Valkyrie: Building an Authentic Viking Ship Today Join the Scandinavian Heritage Museum for an evening with Geoff Briggs who will describe his project to build an authentic Viking Ship. It's being built in Anacortes with Wilderness Intensive Leadership Development help. The 56 foot vessel is roughly modeled after the Skuldelev 6, believed to have been a fishing boat. Using traditional techniques from 1,000 years ago, this boat will be a tribute to the Vikings as it sails the waters of Puget Sound. Suggested donation: $5. Time: 7:00pm Nordic Heritage Museum |
Seattle | WA |
| 28 |
Join Scandinavian Heritage Foundation's famed Cook & Eat series learning how to make Viking Soul Food! Megan and Jeremy from Viking Soul Food, will share some lefse creations from their food cart menu. What fun! $10 per person for SHF members and $15 for nonmembers. New lcation will be announced soon. Call SHF office at 503-977-0275 for details. Time: 10am-12pm TBA |
Portland | OR |
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Come see Teitur (aka Teitur Lassen) of the Faroe Islands perform live. His latest album is Let the Dog Drive Home & his first single is You Neve Leave LA are known to many. He plays both piano and guitar in addition to singing on this solo tour. Doors open earlier then schedule times. Check venue site for details and fees. Tickets available: at club website: www.tripledoor.com. Time: 7:30pm Triple Door |
Seattle | WA |
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Come see Teitur (aka Teitur Lassen) of the Faroe Islands perform live. His latest album is Let the Dog Drive Home & his first single is You Neve Leave LA are known to many. He plays both piano and guitar in addition to his rich and soulful singing on this solo tour. Doors open earlier then schedule times. Check venue site for details and fees. Tickets available: at club website: www.dougfirlounge.com. Time: 9:00pm Doug Fir Lounge |
Portland | OR |
| 3 | Skandia Vinterdansen & First Friday Dance Time for more Nordic dancing. Dance begins at 8 p.m. (no class beforehand) with the dulcet tones of the Metro Gnomes, followed by Weatherproof. $13 for non-members; $10 Skandia members; kids: free. For additional information call them at 206-784-7470 or email them at publicity@skandia-folkdance.org. Time: 8:00pm Cedar Valley Grange |
Lynnwood | WA |
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Friday Night Lecture Series w/Les Swanson Come listen to Icelandic Honorary Consul Les Swanson talk about Iceland after this small country's bqanking collapse. What happened in the Icelandic bank collapse, what was its impact on Icelanders and throughout the financial world, and where do we go from here? Free lecture with refreshments in the Finnish Room afterwards. Time: 7:30pm |
Portland | OR |
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Join the Skandia musicians in a jam session which is a recurring event, scheduled for every first Saturday of the month, except December. All non-electrified instruments are welcome. Bring your favorite tune, a coffee cup and your instrument. Time: 9:30am – noon Sip and Ship, Balcony Room |
Ballard | WA |
| 4 | SKANDIA VINTERDANSEN SLÄNGPOLSKA DANCE WORKSHOP Teachers Bev & Mitt Andersen teach such Nordic dances as: Stängpolska, round dancing and promenading. Music by talented Peter Michaelsen provided. Lunch included in registration fee. Cost: $35 for Skandia members; $40 for nonmembers. For additional information call them at 206-784-7470 or email them at publicity@skandia-folkdance.org. Time: 10:00am – 4:30pm Cedar Valley Grange |
Lynnwood | WA |
| 4 |
Come see Teitur (aka Teitur Lassen) of the Faroe Islands perform live. His latest album is Let the Dog Drive Home & his first single is You Neve Leave LA are known to many. He plays both piano and guitar in addition to his rich and soulful singing on this solo tour. Doors open earlier then schedule times. Check venue site for details and fees. Tickets available: at club website: www.cafedunord.com. Time: 7:00pm Cafe DuNord |
San Francisco | CA |
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Join the Skandia musicians in a jam session which is a recurring event, scheduled for every first Saturday of the month, except December. All non-electrified instruments are welcome. Bring your favorite tune, a coffee cup and your instrument For additional information call them at 206-784-7470 or email them at publicity@skandia-folkdance.org.. Time: 9:30am – noon Sip and Ship, Balcony Room |
Ballard | WA |
| 5 | SKANDIA VINTERDANSEN WORKSHOP FOR MUSICIANS Join other musicians taught by Peter Michaelsen on slängpolska music. Workshop: $15/person. For additional information call them at 206-784-7470 or email them at publicity@skandia-folkdance.org. Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm Boyd's house |
Seattle | WA |
| 9 | 2/10 LA/
Come see Teitur (aka Teitur Lassen) of the Faroe Islands perform live. His latest album is Let the Dog Drive Home & his first single is You Neve Leave LA are known to many. He plays both piano and guitar in addition to his rich and soulful singing on this solo tour. Doors open earlier then schedule times. Check venue site for details and fees. Tickets available: at club website: www.anthologysd.com. Time: 7:30pm Anthology |
San Diego | CA |
| 9 – 25 |
Portland International Film Festival Come view some Scandinavian films in this great film festival. 1/31 the schedule and tickets will be available online. Varies movies playing at different venues in the area. Passes suggested. |
Portland | OR |
| 10 – 11 |
This years symposium offers a sampling of life & culture in the Nordic region after the Viking Age, will illustrated presentations by authorities from the US & Europe. The program will open with a talk about the road to Christianity during and following the Viking Age. The public is invited to share the time-honored spirit of a symposium, blending music, dining and the free exchange of ideas to enhance the pleasure of learning. For more information, view the brochure or check out the event website. More information 805-241-0391 or the Scandinavian Center at CLU website. |
Thousand Oaks | CA |
| 10 |
Come see Teitur (aka Teitur Lassen) of the Faroe Islands perform live. His latest album is Let the Dog Drive Home & his first single is You Neve Leave LA are known to many. He plays both piano and guitar in addition to his rich and soulful singing on this solo tour. Doors open earlier then schedule times. Check venue site for details and fees. Tickets available: at club website: www.largo-la.com. Time: 7:30pm Largo |
Los Angeles | CA |
| 14 |
Join the Scandinavian Heritage Museum for another Nordic film and delicious soup. This film takes place fduring a Swedish summer and Göran, recently dumped by his girlfriend, is earching for the woman of his dreams. Learn about his life and how in pursuit of love he sails out to a Midsummer party in the seductive Swedish archipelago. Enjoy this romantic comedy along with a delicious lunch. Cost: $7 members, $10 general. Time: 7:00pm Nordic Heritage Museum |
Seattle | WA |
| 17 |
Enjoy a lovely gammaldans lesson from a teacher to-be-named; keep your eye on the Skandia website for updated information. At 8:30, shake off the winter chill by dancing to the fine music of the Nordleik duo (Ken Embrey & Jane Landstra). $10 (Skandia members, $7; kids, free). For additional information call them at 206-784-7470 or email them at publicity@skandia-folkdance.org. 7:30pm Cedar Valley Grange |
Lynnwood | WA |
| 19 | Dancer in the Dark (Også i mørke) [2000] Danish director Laars von Trier directs a star studden cast featuring Icelandic music sensation Björk in the lead role of this extremely unusual musical set in 1960's Washigton State. Time: 2pm Scandinavain Cultural Center |
Portland | OR |
| 2/22–3/28 |
Enjoy 5 week seriies of Nordic dance lessons each Wednesday. No experience or partner necearry. Cost: $40 for non-members; $30 for Skandia members. For additional information call them at 206-784-7470 or email them at publicity@skandia-folkdance.org. 7:30pm – 9:00pm Phinney Neighborhood Center |
Seattle | WA |
| 25 |
Cook & Eat: A scandinavian Feast Alberta Seierstad will return to Cook & Eat to teach us how to make a Scandinavian meal of, stekt Paske Kylling (Bergen Easter Chicken) and Kurkkusalaati (Finnish Cucumber Salad). For details or reservations, call the SHF office at 503-977-0225. $15 for nonmembers and $10 for members. Learn how to cook the food and enjoy eating it! Time: 10am – noon Holladay Park Church of Godd |
Portland | OR |
| 25 | SScandianvia Feast – Cook & Eat Join Scandinavian Heritage Foundation's Cook & Eat series for a lovely feast. Alberta Seirstad will teach this hands on class. Menu includes stekt, Paske Kylling (Bergen Easter Chicken) & Kurkkusalaati (Finnish Cucumber Salad). $10 per person for SHF members and $15 for nonmembers. New lcation will be announced soon. Call SHF office at 503-977-0275 for details. Time: 10am-12pm TBA |
Portland | OR |
| 26 | 2012 Mostly Nordic Chamber Music Series & Smörgåsbord – Iceland: Glissando on Ice Join the Scandinavian Heritage Museum for their chamber music series (Feb. thru June) featuring Icelandic music this month. After the concert, enjoy a delicious smörgåsbord of gourmet Nordic delicacies from Iceland. Admission to museum exhibits is free to concert goers before performances. Tickets can be ordered via mail either as 5 concert series or as individual convert/food combo or just concert. Call 206.789.5707 x10 or email katya@nordicmuseum.org. See website for more details and costs. Time: 4:00pm Nordic Heritage Museum |
Seattle | WA |
| 28 |
Come enjoy the mesmerizing voices of Oslo's Trio Mediaeval who has captivated the concert world with their breathtaking performances. The first half of the program features a reconstruction of a 13th century votive Mass. The second half features traditional Norwegian and Swedish folk songs specially arranged for them. Presented by friends of Chamber Music. Tickets range $27-45/person. Order tickets at 503-224-9842 or click here. Time: 7:30pm St. Philip Neri Church |
Portland | OR |
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Join Frida Hansen Lodge's famous and elegant cod dinner featuring four traditional Norwegian courses with wine or sparkling cider. Unbelievably delicious dinner with all the traditional fixings. Limited seating so book early. Various seatings. $20/person inclusive. Gift certificates available and will make great Christmas gifts. RSVP to Mary at 503-260-5127 (or email her at Lodge 37). Time: TBA Norse Hall |
Portland | OR |
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Join the Skandia musicians in a jam session which is a recurring event, scheduled for every first Saturday of the month, except December. All non-electrified instruments are welcome. Bring your favorite tune, a coffee cup and your instrument. Time: 9:30am – noon Sip and Ship, Balcony Room |
Ballard | WA |
| 17 | SofN Valhall Lodge's 100th Anniversary Gala Join Valhall Lodge celebrate it's 100th birthday. Save the date. Cost TBA. Contact Pat Becker via email or phone (619-583-1076) for additional information and reservations. Time: TBA Registration begins Kona Kai |
San Diego | CA |
| 18 | 2012 Nordic Film Series – Scandinavian Cultural Center Black Ice Musta Jää [2007] Finnish director Petri Kotwica recounts the talke os Saara, a middle-aged physician who discovers the infidelity of her husband Leo with a younger woman, Tuuli. Under a false identity, Saara decides to befriend her rival Tuuli in preparation for her revenge. Time: 2pm Scandinavain Cultural Center |
Portland | OR |
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Join Scandinavian Heritage Foundation's hands-on Cook & Eat series. This month, you'll learn to prepare a Norwegian Breakfast Bread with pastry cream filling as pastry chef Tritia Tonn shows you the steps! Yum! $10 per person for SHF members and $15 for nonmembers. New lcation will be announced soon. Call SHF office at 503-977-0275 for details. Time: 10am – noon Holladay Park Church of Godd |
Portland | OR |
| 25 | 2012 Mostly Nordic Chamber Music Series & Smörgåsbord – Norway: One Man, Two Hands, Three Talents Join the Scandinavian Heritage Museum for their chamber music series (Feb. thru June) featuring Norwegian music this month. After the concert, enjoy a delicious smörgåsbord of gourmet Nordic delicacies from Norway. Admission to museum exhibits is free to concert goers before performances. Tickets can be ordered via mail either as 5 concert series or as individual convert/food combo or just concert. Call 206.789.5707 x10 or email katya@nordicmuseum.org. See website for more details and costs. Time: 4:00pm Nordic Heritage Museum |
Seattle | WA |
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Join the Skandia musicians in a jam session which is a recurring event, scheduled for every first Saturday of the month, except December. All non-electrified instruments are welcome. Bring your favorite tune, a coffee cup and your instrument. Time: 9:30am – noon Sip and Ship, Balcony Room |
Ballard | WA |
| 19 |
Join the Scandinavian Heritage Museum for their chamber music series (Feb. thru June) featuring Danish music this month. After the concert, enjoy a delicious smörgåsbord of gourmet Nordic delicacies from Denmark. Admission to museum exhibits is free to concert goers before performances. Tickets can be ordered via mail either as 5 concert series or as individual convert/food combo or just concert. Call 206.789.5707 x10 or email katya@nordicmuseum.org. See website for more details and costs. Time: 4:00pm Nordic Heritage Museum |
Seattle | WA |
| 22 | 2012 Nordic Film Series – Scandinavain Cultural Center – Autumn Sonata (Høstsonaten) [1978] Sweden's most celebrated director, Ingmar Bergman, directs famed Ingrid Bergman, in her final screen role. After having neglected her children for many years, world famous painist Charlotte (Bergman) visits her daughter Eva in her home. To her surprise she finds her other daughter, Helena, there as well. Helena is mentally impaired, & Eva has taken Helean out of the institution where their mother had placed her. The tension between the two culminates to a wave of harsh words & exposure of true feelings that change their mother–daughter relationship forever. Time: 2pm Scandinavain Cultural Center |
Portland | OR |
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| 5 – 6 |
Save the date and book a room in San Francisco so you can come to the largest Norwegian event in America! Filled with lots of great Norwegian foods, demonstrations, rosemalling, artisians and artists, goods, dancers, entertainment & great times. Educational & fun for entire family. Children's area & activities. More to come and you can visit their website for the latest information. |
San Francisco | CA |
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Join the Skandia musicians in a jam session which is a recurring event, scheduled for every first Saturday of the month, except December. All non-electrified instruments are welcome. Bring your favorite tune, a coffee cup and your instrument. Time: 9:30am – noon Sip and Ship, Balcony Room |
Ballard | WA |
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Join the Scandinavian Heritage Museum for their chamber music series (Feb. thru June) featuring Finnish music this month. After the concert, enjoy a delicious smörgåsbord of gourmet Nordic delicacies from Finland. Admission to museum exhibits is free to concert goers before performances. Tickets can be ordered via mail either as 5 concert series or as individual convert/food combo or just concert. Call 206.789.5707 x10 or email katya@nordicmuseum.org. See website for more details and costs. Time: 4:00pm Nordic Heritage Museum |
Seattle | WA |
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Join the Skandia musicians in a jam session which is a recurring event, scheduled for every first Saturday of the month, except December. All non-electrified instruments are welcome. Bring your favorite tune, a coffee cup and your instrument. Time: 9:30am – noon Sip and Ship, Balcony Room |
Ballard | WA |
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Join the Scandinavian Heritage Museum for their chamber music series (Feb. thru June) featuring Swedish music this month. After the concert, enjoy a delicious smörgåsbord of gourmet Nordic delicacies from Sweden. Admission to museum exhibits is free to concert goers before performances. Tickets can be ordered via mail either as 5 concert series or as individual convert/food combo or just concert. Call 206.789.5707 x10 or email katya@nordicmuseum.org. See website for more details and costs. Time: 4:00pm Nordic Heritage Museum |
Seattle | WA |
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| 19 – 21 |
Daughters of Norway 2012 Convention Mark your calendars for the 2012 Convention in Bellingham WA. The event will be held at the Lakeway Inn/Convention Center, a beautiful site. Many new and wonderful things are planned in addition to the Friday/Saturday meetings. Hosted by Nellie Gerdrum Lodge. Final registration details available in January 2012. Lakeway Inn & Conference Center |
Bellingham | WA |
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Daughters of Norway New Lodge Institution Save the date for Minot, ND lodge institution of Mina Aasen Lodge. This lodge's institution has been changed fromOct. 2, 2011 to the fall of 2012 because of flooding in Minot during 2011. Check back in 2012 for additional details. |
Minot | ND |
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- Any group can submit their Nordic event to the webmaster for inclusion on this page. Please use the subject of the email as EVENT LISTING RQ. whenever possible.