You can also visit either of these sites for the list that comes out at the beginning of the month. No updates would be posted at either one. I noticed that one site has the same formatting that I have in my original Word document, while the other does not.
http://www.nordenfolk.org/WORLDWIDE_EVENTS_LIST.html
http://www.smultron-pub.com/WORLDWIDE_EVENTS_LIST.html
“SCANEVENTS” NORDIC DANCE AND MUSIC EVENTS –August 1 2007
To subscribe or unsubscribe please go to www.catpin.com/mary. This newsletter comes out about once a month with updates every now and then.
1. Ongoing events
2. Chronological listing of events
3. Performers seeking gigs and Venues seeking performers
4. Listing of quirky and cultural Nordic events
5. Educational programs, mainly for kids, but also some for adults
You can also visit either of these sites for the list that comes out at the beginning of the month. No updates would be posted at either one. http://www.nordenfolk.org/WORLDWIDE%20EVENTS%20LIST.html
http://www.smultron-pub.com/WORLDWIDE%20EVENTS%20LIST.html
1. ******ONGOING ******
Sundays 8/19, 9/23 – BROOKLYN PARK, MN— Izaak Walton League dance at 8816 W. River Rd. $8. Potluck snacks. FMI 651-645-1901. Directions from Minneapolis: West on I94, North on Hiway 252 (from the intersection of I94 and I694), Right (east) on 85th Ave., Left (north) on West River Road to 8816 (on east side of road.)
Sundays - DOWNERS GROVE, IL. The Chicagoland Scandinavian dance class continues throughout the school year. The basics class begins at 6pm., intermediate class at 7:15 p.m. $6. Now is a great time to bring your friends and welcome them to the beauty and fun of Scandinavian dancing. Location: St. Luke Presbyterian Church, 3910 Highland Ave, Downers Grove, IL. For more information email Roo Lester at DancingRoo@aol.com or telephone 630 985 7192. Please call by 4:00 p.m. to verify if we are meeting, especially if the weather is foreboding.
Sundays – NEW YORK, NY. The Scandinavian Choir of New York meets at the Norwegian Seamen’s Church, 317 # 52 St, NY, 7-9 p.m. FMI 212-319-0370
Mondays – NORTHFIELD, MN. Nordic Jam at the Contented Cow. 302B Division St. 507-663-1351. Usually starts around 7:30ish.
Mondays—MPLS. MN. – The Norwegian Folk Dance Group (Det Norske Folkedanselaget) meet on the 1st and 3rd Mondays from 7:00-9 p.m. Dance for fun and join us for performances. All dances are taught. No partner necessary. FMI Carol 612-822-7416 or sersla@aol.com (location varies, contact Carol).
Mondays – BOULDER, CO. Scandinavian Dancing at the Pearl Street Studio, 2126 Pearl St, Bolder, CO. Lesson at 7:30 p.m. open dancing after 8:45 p.m. $5. no dance Dec 25 or Jan 1. FMI larry.utter@gmail.com
Mondays –PALO, MN. Finnish folk dance and social dance. Lake Community Center, Rm 103. 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by Vihurit Folk Dancers.
Mondays—NY, NY. Norwegian Folk Dance lessons, 8 p.m. FMI 718-436-7723.
Mondays—MPLS. MN. – The Twin Cities Swedish Folk Dancers meet on Mondays from 7:30-9 p.m. Please wear smooth-soled shoes. All dances are taught. No partner necessary. FMI Kristine 651-644-1762 or tcspa_kristine@yahoo.com or Joyce 612-729-2047, joyce.hanson@hotmail.com . They will perform at Scandia Spelmansstämma on 8/18.
Tuesdays – MPLS. MN. The Twin Cities Nyckelharpalag meets the second and fourth Tuesday evening at Danabo, 3030 W. River Pkway, S., Mpls. MN. FMI 612-964-8338. They will perform at Scandia Spelmansstämma on 8/18.
Tuesdays - Seattle, WA: Leikarringen of Leif Erikson Lodge #1. Rehearsal 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Leikarringen performns Norwegian folk dances at a variety of locations and events in Western Washington. No experience or partner necessary. Instruction provided during rehearsal. No rehearsal June 19 through September 4. FMI Karlyn Tomta, norskfolkedansstemne@juno.com
Wednesdays – SEATTLE, WA. Scandinavian Basics classes. a new series.
Learn or polish basic dance skills and learn some of the most popular Scandinavian dances. July 11-August 8, 7:30 to 9 p.m., Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N, Seattle WA 98103, Room 32, lower building. $35. Series includes free admission to the Wednesday night mixer on August 15. Info: www.skandia-folkdance.org or (206) 784-7470. Kathy Bruni; publicity@skandia-folkdance.org; 425-485-1638
Wednesdays – SILVER SPRING, MD. Nordic Dancers of Washington, DC meet weekly at Highland View Elementary School. FMI 301-864-1596 or ckalke@erols.com.
Wednesdays – SEATTLE, WA. Folk dance lessons, Finnish Lutheran Church, 8504 13th Av NW, Seattle. Skandia's fall quarter classes. The Basic Scandinavian dance class will teach dance and partnering skills, while working with dances commonly done at Skandia events:, September 5 through October 3. The Beyond Basics dance class will work on popular polskor, in preparation for the Skandia Ball on October 20: Thursdays, September 6 through October 4. FMI 206-440-0944.
Wednesdays – BURNABY, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA .Runeberg Choir, 7 p.m. Swedish Canadian Resthome. FMI 604-421-1594. Everyone Welcome, so if you are in that area, why not drop in and jam with them. I bet it would bring an extra spark to the singers.
Thursdays—ST. PAUL. MN. KISARIT FINNISH AMERICAN DANCERS, Mpls/St Paul, celebrating 30 years of social dancing and performances, welcomes new beginning and experienced dancers when we begin our new season in September. Kisarit meets most Thursdays, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, International Institute, 1694 Como Avenue,. Kisarit performs beautiful descriptive dances around the Midwest throughout the year. FMI Gaelyn, 952-835-0529, or Coleen, 651-407-0588.
Thursdays—MPLS. MN. – The Fjell og Fjord Youth Dance Group meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays from 6:30-8 p.m. at Fuller Community Center in Minneapolis. This if for youth 4 yrs to 18 yrs interested in Norwegian folk dance and songs. FMI Carol 612-822-7416 or sersla@aol.com
Thursdays – MPLS. MN. The Cloudberries, a women’s singing group rehearse from 6-7:30 p.m. All women are welcome. The group is seeking new members. FMI 651-644-5116, jaynemeyer@comcast.net.
Thursdays– MPLS. MN. The Twin Cities Hardingfelelag meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month from 7:00-9:00pm (location varies). FMI Kari Loing 763-712-9053.
Thursdays– MPLS. MN. Lilla Spelmanslag meets Thursdays 5:45-6:45 p.m. at the ASI Annex, 2600 Park Av. FMI including bookings contact Annika at spargoa@augsburg.edu. Or Tracy at 612-926-6546.
Thursdays– MPLS. MN. The ASI Spelmanslag practices weekly at the American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Av. 7:30 p.m. FMI Suzanne Walter, 651-633-1607 or Nancy Dahlin at 612-722-0547. The group will perform at Scandia Spelmansstämma on 8/18.
Fridays – Seattle, WA. Skandia Folkdance Society dance, meet every other week at either of these locations: Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd AV W, Lynnwood, or Epiphany Church, 1805 38th Av. Class at 7;30 p.m. $9, $7 members. FMI 206-784-7470, www.skandia-folkdance.org
Fridays – MPLS. MN. First Friday Scandinavian Dance. Tapestry Folkdance Center, Mpls, MN. Everyone welcome, no partners necessary. Instruction first hour, social dance to follow. 7:30-10:30. Musicians welcome to jam. $8/$7 Tapestry member.
Fridays – MPLS. MN. Danebrog Dancers meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Danish American Center, 3030 W. River Parkway S. FMI www.dac.mn or 612-729-3800. July dates are 7/13 and 7/27.
Saturdays – MPLS. MN Vasa Jr. Folk Dancers . FMI Janice, 612-729-0334 or JoAnn, 612-722-6783.
Saturdays - WASHINGTON, DC & BALTIMORE, MD region. 1st Saturday (usually) Mid-Atlantic Norwegian Dancers' House Party. Potluck 6:30 p.m., informal teaching if there's interest, dancing 8 p.m. Usual fiddler is our own Loretta Kelley. Beginners welcome. Bring clean shoes, food to share, and $$ for fiddler/hall. FMI Jenny Foster, pi@xecu.net, 301- 371-4312.
Saturdays – BOULDER, CO. 2nd Saturday Scandinavian Dance at the Pearl Street Studio, 2126 Pearl St, Boulder, CO. 8 – 10:30 p.m. on the second Saturday of every month. $5. Swedish and Norwegian gammaldans and bygdedans. FMI larry.utter@gmail.com
Saturdays – BOULDER, CO. 5th Saturday Bygdedans at the Pearl Street Studio, 2126 Pearl St, Boulder, CO. 8 – 10:30 p.m. on the fifth Saturday of every month. $5. Focus is on dances that don’t get done as often at our more frequent events. FMI larry.utter@gmail.com
Saturdays – LAKE WORTH, FL. Argentinean Tango lessons and dance, 8 p.m. Kerhotalo.
Saturdays – NEW YORK, NY. Scandinavian Echoes, radio program, 1-2 p.m. WTHE-AM 1520. Jeanne Widman hosts a program featuring Scandinavian music.
MPLS, MN – Scandinavian Cultural Hour, by show host Dick Rees. FMI visit www.kfai.org. Follow these instructions: 1. access the website, 2. click on weekly program grid, 3. select Scandinavian Cultural Hour, 4. select listen to program in archives. In this manner one may listen to either of the last two programs aired. The archives refresh every week and the latest program should be available for listening immediately after the show.
2. ********CALENDAR EVENTS********
AUGUST 2007
8/1-4 W – Sa ONALASKA, WI—Tre Lag Stevne at Stoney Creek Inn, 3060 Kinney Coulee Rd, S. FMI Gary Olson 507-282-1090 golson6638@aol.com www.tronderlag.org
8/1-12 VINSTRA, NORWAY—The Peer Gynt Festival takes place at the outdoor arena at Lake Gålå. FMI www.peergynt.no
8/2 -12 Th – Su ELVERUM, NORWAY—Elverum Music Festival features concerts at large farms, churches, open air, and includes excursions and exhibits. FMI www.fie.no
8/3 F—BRAHAM, MN. Braham Pie Day features Scandinavian music by Cliff Brunzell and the Golden Strings 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and Nordic crafts by Dave Winter and the Arrowsmiths. Location: Freedom Park, Hwy 107 in downtown Braham. FMI 320.396.4956 www.pieday.com
8/3 F SEATTLE, WA.—Skandia Folkdance Soc. 1st Friday Dance at the Cedar Valley
Grange, 20526-52nd Ave. West, Lynnwood, WA 98036-7610. 8 p.m. Elaine Mathies and Tom Berglund will teach dances in two 15-minute sessions during the evening. Anna and Ingrid will be playing for part. For the balance of the evening, we are pleased to have long-time Skandia stalwart David Lamb at the helm. $9. FMI www.skandia-folkdance.org or 206-784-7470.
8/4-12 Sa – Su BODØ, NORWAY—Nordland Music Festival includes concerts featuring folk music, jazz, rock, classical. FMI www.nmfu.no
8/5 Su MPLS, MN—Finn Hall performs at the Nordic Dance party at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South. There will be a tango demo and lesson as well as other dance participation for all the family. This will be held in Target Park, weather permitting, 2 P.M. Free. FMI 612 870 3204 www.artsmia.org.
8/7 Tu VANCOUVER, BC—The Borealis String Quartert performs Edvard Grieg’s music at Christ Church Cathedral. 10:30 a.m. FMI. www.festivalvancouver.ca.
8/7-20 SEATTLE, WA—Sogn og Fjordaneringen, Norwegian folk dancing group visits the Seattle area. FMI 425-482-1121.
8/8-12 W – Su VADSØ, NORWAY—The Varanger Festival presents concerts, sminars, programs for kids, exhibits and theatre. FMI www.varangerfestivalen.no
8/9 Th VANCOUVER, BC—Young Danish String Quarter performs at Christ Church Cathedral during the Festival Vancouver. 10:30 a.m. FMI www.festivalvancouver.ca
8/9 Th VICTORIA, B.C.—Helsinki Ev. Choir concert and Southern Ostrobothnian Ev. Wind Ensemble performs at Christ Church Cathedaral, 930 Burdett Av. 7:30 p.m. Free will.
8/9 – 18 STEINVIK, NORWAY—The Midnight Opera at Steinvikholm Castle. FMI www.Steinvikopera.no.
8/9 Th VANCOUVER, B.C.—Philomela, Finnish women’s choir performs at Christ Church Cathedral. 5:30 p.m. FMI www.festivalvancouver.ca
8/10 F SEATTLE, WA—Paul Dahlin and Carina Biddle perform for a concert and dance at the Kenmore Community Club. Paul Dahlin is a well-known Swedish fiddler from Minneapolis, who focuses on music from Dalarna. 7 p.m. $12. Location: 7304 NE 175th Street, Kenmore, Washington, just east of the intersection of Hwy. 522 and 68th Ave. NE. Driving directions at www.skandia-folkdance.org. Parking is available at the club, there is street parking, and additional parking is available at the Kenmore Park and Ride. FMI www.skandia-folkdance.org or 206-784-7470.
8/10-12 F – Su MT. JEWETT, PA—Mt. Jewett Swedish Festival. “Vikings Take the Town” includes the Scandinavian Folk Band and Swedish Dancers, Maypole Dance, Swedish language lessons, Swedish meatball contest and Viking ship races. FMI Beth Carpenter 814-778-5701 badd3@verizon.net PO 671, Mt. Jewett, PA 16740.
8/10 F EUGENE, OR—Sogn og Fjordaneringen dance and potluck at Sonja Lodge, 1836 Alder ST. FMI delliker@peak.org
8/10 F VANCOUVER, B.C.—Philomela, Finnish women’s choir performs at Christ church Cathedral. FMI www.festivalvancouver.ca
8/10 F VANCOUVER, B.C.—Jeannette Lindstrom, Swedish singer/songwriter performs at Vancouver East Cultural Centre. 8 p.m. FMI www.festivalvancouver.ca
8/11 Sa JUNCTION CITY, OR — Sogn og Fjordaneringen, Norwegian folk dancing group performs at the Scandinavian Festival. FMI www.scandinavianfestival.com
8/11 Sa VANCOUVER, B.C.—Philomela, Finnish women’s choir performs at UBC First Nations Longhouse. 1 p.m.FMI www.festivalvancouver.ca
8/11 Sa VANCOUVER, B.C.—Spindel, Norwegian quintet performs at UBC First Nations Longhouse. 3 p.m. FMI www.festivalvancouver.ca
8/11 Sa EAU CLAIRE, WI—Kubb Tournament and fundraiser . $5/player plus one pair of eyeglasses new or used, which go towards Unite for Sight in Sierra Leone. Location is the small park on the 700 block of 1st Ave, across from Just Local Food grocery store. 9 a.m. FMI Eric Anderson eric@wisconsinkubb.com 715-830-0122, www.wisconsinkubb.com
http://www.wisconsinkubb.com/pdfs/Kubb_Tournament_final.pdf
8/11 Sa ENKÖPING, SWEDEN—Upplands Schottis. FMI info@tenstafolkdans.com
8/12 Su PORTLAND, OR—Sogn og Fjordaneringen dance and potluck at Friendship Masonic Center, 5626 NE Alamdea St. 7:30-10 p.m. FMI jimtonder@comcast.net.
8/12 Su VANCOUVER, B.C.—Young Danish String Quarter performs at UBC First nations Longhouse 3 p.m. FMI www.festivalvancouver.ca
8/13 M POULSBO, WA— Sogn og Fjordaneringen, Norwegian folk dancing workshop. $5 at Grieg hall, 18891 Front St, NE. FMI 360-779-2460.
8/14 Tu SEATTLE, WA— Sogn og Fjordaneringen, Norwegian folk dancing group performs at Leif Erikson Hall for the wild salmon dinner. FMI 425-482-1121.
8/14 Tu VANCOUVER, B.C.—From Grieg with Love, 100th Anniversary concert by Norwegian trio at Christ Church Cathedral. 10:30 a.m. FMI www.festivalvancouver.ca
8/15 W VANCOUVER, B.C.—Rajaton, Finnish a cappella group performs at Chan Center at UBC. 8 p.m. FMI 604-280-3311.
8/15 W SEATTLE, WA—Skandia Folkdance Mixer. 7:30-9 p.m., Room 32, lower building, Phinney NeighborhoodCenter, $6. FMI www.skandia-folkdance.org or 206-784-7470
8/16 Th VANCOUVER, B.C.—Scandinavian Treasures concert by Norwegian trio at Christ church Cathedral 10:30 a.m. FMI www.festivalvancouver.ca
8/17-19 F – Su KANSAS CITY, KANSAS—Ethnic Festival at Swope Park. The event features food, booths, parade of flags. 60 groups are involved, including the five Nordic countries. If you would like to work for $7/ hr to assist, contact Linda at 913-486-0520. FMI Robert 816-822-5588.
8/17-19, F – Su SEATTLE, or MT. VERNON, WA— Norsk Folkedans Stemne, A group from Oslo Sogn og Fjordaneringen returns to the event. They specialize in dances from the west coast of Norway, including Halling/laus dans and possibly Vestlandspringar. Scholarship available. Please indicate that you wish to be considered for this. Housing options: Lee and Levine Lodges offer motel type accommodations or camping. FMI Christine Anderson 206-784-6181 cmadance@earthlink.net PO Box 17099, Seattle WA 98127. To see more about the group from Oslo http://www.folkedans.com/sfringen/index.htm
8/17 F SEATTLE, WA—Skandia Folkdance Society’s 3rd Friday dance at the Cedar Valley Grange, 20526-52nd Ave. West, Lynnwood, WA 98036-7610. 8 p.m. Bev and Milt Anderson will teach in two 15-minute sessions during the evening. During the dance, the new trio of Bart Brashers, Anna Abraham, and John Peekstock will lead off. The evening will finish up with the great duo of MC Not Square-that's Martha Levenson and Carol Olson. $9. FMI www.skandia-folkdance.org or 206-784-7470.
8/17 F VANCOUVER, B.C.—Helge Lien Trio from Norway performs at Vancouver East Cultural Centre. 8 p.m. FMI www.festivalvancouver.ca
8/18 Sa ENKÖPING, SWEDEN—Summer Stämman. FMI info@tenstafolkdans.com
8/18 Sa MPLS, MN—Crayfish party features Ole Olsson’s Oldtime Orkestra at the American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave, 6 p.m. $50. FMI 612-871-4907.
8/19 Su BROOKLYN PARK, MN—Izaak Walton League dance.
8/21 Tu HALDEN, NORWAY—Open Air Sommardansen at Fredriksten festning from 7 – 10 p.m. featuring music by Fredriksten Kro. FMI www.visithalden.com
8/23-26 Th – Su NORWAY—The International Church Music Festival features concerts and social events. FMI www.kirkefestspill.no
8/31 F SEATTLE, WA—the Fifth Friday Bygdedans at Epiphany Episcopal Chapel. 8 p.m. Directions: From Highway 520, take the Montlake exit, cross 24th Street to Lake Washington Blvd, and drive through the Arboretum. Cross Madison at the light and continue to 32nd Ave (marked by a yellow fire light). Turn right on 32nd; go down the hill past Martin Luther King, Jr. School, and up the other side. At the "Do Not Enter" sign, take a sharp left turn uphill onto East Denny Way. At the top of the hill (34th Ave), bear left. The church is on the right side of Denny between 37th and 38th Avenues; the address is 1805 38th Ave. The dance hall is on the second floor. Take the walkway past the church parking lot, and go to the second building on your left. FMI www.skandia-folkdance.org or (206) 784-7470.
SEPTEMBER 2007
9/3 M BUDD LAKE, NJ—22nd Annual Scandinavian Fest at Vasa Park, 1 Wolfe Rd. FMI 610-868-7525.
9/6 – 9 Th – Su BERGEN, NORWAY—Grieg International Choir Festival. FMI www.griegfestival.no
9/9 Su SOUTH ELGIN, IL—28th Annual Scandinavian Day Festival at Vasa Park, Route 31 South Elgin.
9/13-16 Th – Su LILLEHAMMER, NORWAY—Lillehammer Jazzfestival puts emphasis on young musicians. FMI www.dolajazz.no.
9/14 F—TELEMARK, NORWAY. Seljord Country show, or Dyrsku’n, is like a big county fair in the heart of Telemark, Norway. It features three days of cultural events and competitions, handicrafts, animals, demonstrations, crafts, music. Since 1866 this has been held on the second Friday of September.
9/15 Sa WILLMAR, MN—Celebrate Art! Celebrate Coffee! features Ross Sutter. FMI 320-231-8560 www.dennisbenson.com/cacc.
9/18 -10/11 OSLO, NORWAY—Oslo Contemporary Dance Festival. FMI www.codadancefest.no
9/22 -23 Sa – Su KENNEWICK, WA—Nordic Fest, featuring Scandinavian culture, music, food, entertainment, demonstrations and vendors. Located at the Benton County Fairgrounds, 1500 S. Oak Street. 10am - 5pm. Sponsor: Sons of Norway Sol-Land Lodge #2-86. FMI Joe Molvik, 509-583-5820 erikhn77@verizon.net. www.Sol-Land.org
9/22 Sa OWATONNA, MN—8th annual CulturFest is a family festival focused on celebration and education of cultures around the world, including arts forms that originate from them. There is a main stage, demonstrates, children’s area and vendors. The organizers welcome information about Nordic touring groups for potential inclusion at the festival performance stage. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. attendance about 3000. FMI Susanne Schroeder SSCHROEDER@owatonna.k12.mn.us www.culturfest.org
9/23 Su BROOKLYN PARK, MN—Izaak Walton League dance at 8816 W. River Rd. $8. Potluck snacks. Directions from Minneapolis: West on I94, North on Hiway 252 (from the intersection of I94 and I694), Right (east) on 85th Ave., Left (north) on West River Road to 8816 (on east side of road.) FMI 651-645-1901.
9/25 -30 Tu – Su TRONDHEIM, NORWAY—2nd Annual Trondheim International Music Competition, a festival focusing on cooperation between chamber music and other kinds of music. FMI www.kamfest.no
9/27-30 Th – Su MPLS, MN—9th Annual Nordic Roots Festival, Cedar Cultural Center. FMI www.thecedar.org
9/28-30 F – Su LONDONDERRY, VT—AUSS singers annual fun weekend includes a concert, participation in a church service at the Inn on Magic Mountain. HOSted by the Nordic Harmoni Chorus. FMI 802-824-5600 ext 203 or gm@themagicinn.com www.themagicinn.com
9/ 28-29 F – Sa GRAND MARAIS, MN—Norwegian Overtone Flute with Arna Rennan, North House Folk School, 500 West Highway 61 – PO Box 759. FMI 888-387-9762 www.northhouse.org - info@northhouse.org
9/ 28-30 F – Su GRAND MARAIS, MN—Swedish guest instructor assists with a fundraising project for North House Folk School in the form of a concert called, “Unplugged – The Northern Harvest.” A number of traditional music venues, slow foods, workshops by an international guest instructor from Sweden and a concert under the big top tent make this fall color weekend a North Shore favorite. Musical performances on campus at 500 West Highway 61 – PO Box 759, by John Gorka, Jon Vezner, Celeste Krenz and Thom Shuyler. FMI 888-387-9762 www.northhouse.org info@northhouse.org
9/28 – 10/14 F – Su OSLO, NORWAY—The Oslo Contemporary Music Festival. FMI www.ultima.no.
Sept. –AITKIN, MN. Mud River Festival. In 2006 this event featured Nordic performers.
OCTOBER 2007
10/4 Th NEW YORK, NY—Norwegian folk singer and kantele player Sinnika Langeland will perform at Scandinavia House. This is improv –oriented jazz renderings of the poems of Hans Børil. 58 Park Av. FMI 212-879-9779.
10/5 -7 F – Su PUYALLUP, WA— Scandinavian Heritage Festival, a celebration of Scandinavian culture representing Scandinavian organizations: Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Norway and Sweden. Daily programs, Scandinavian food, arts & crafts. Raffle includes two round trip tickets to Scandinavia. Some parts of the festival are free, others are fee based. Located at the Puyallup Fairgrounds, Pavilion Building, 9th & Meridian, Puyallup WA 98371 FMI Desiree Omdal 425-881-1544 desireeomdal@hotmail.com www.thefair.com
10/6 Sa NEW YORK, NY— The 13th Annual New York City Norwegian Festival, 2007 includes music, food and running. Last year, close to 8000 runners participated in the three races which go through the beautiful Central Park in New York City, and even more joined us in the festival area, where there was great music and food for adults, and all sorts of competitions and fun activities for kids. Location: in the Bandshell area of Central Park Mid-park, from 66th-72nd streets. The three races: Norway Run: 1.7 Miles,
Grete's Great Gallop: 13.1 Miles, The Troll Stroll: for kids aged 2-10.
FMI http://www.nyrr.org
10/10 – 13 W – Sa MINOT, ND—30th Annual Norsk Hostfest. FMI www.hostfest.com
10/12-14 F – Su LINDSBORG, KS— Svenskhyllningsfest. FMI Sherry Peterson staff@mainsttoys.com www.svenskhyllningsfest.org.
10/20 Sa HALDEN, NORWAY—Høstdans at Folkets Hus, sponsored by Ringen Danselag, featuring music by Buskas. 19.30. FMI www.haldentourist.no
10/26 F NY, NY— Norwegian violinist Ole Bøhn will perform a concert featuring Grieg’s Violin Sonatas at Scandinavia House, 58 Park Av.
NOVEMBER 2007
11/4-19 Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra US Tour in these states: VA, MD, CT, NY, FL, GA, NC. Music by Edvard Grieg. FMI www.norway.org/culture/music.
11/11 Su St. Martin’s Day FMI look at Celebrating the Swedish Way by Po Tidholm and Agneta Lilja, published by The Swedish Institute. www.si.se
11/26 – 12/5 M – W BERGEN, NORWAY—Baroque Music Festival with concerts, performances and open lectures and seminars aiming to generate increased interest in the classical tradition in music theater, philosophy, literature and rhetoric. FMI www.visitbergen.com
DECEMBER 2007
2008
7/23-27—DULUTH, MN. Finn Fest, Duluth Entertainment Conventions Center and UMD, Duluth, MN. FMI Jeanne Santa Doty.
2009
July Tu – Su—NORWAY. (Dates in 2006 were July 25-30.) 35th tri-annual Nordlek is a large Nordic folk dance and spelmansstämma organized every third year. Countries rotate hosting responsibilities. From the past schedule it looks like Finland might be the next host. Thousands of dancers and musicians come to the stämma and meet during an intensive week with a lot of folk music and folk dance from all of the Nordic countries. There is also a Barnlek, plus an Isleik and Hafleik organized by Iceland and the Faroe Islands. FMI urban.lind@nordlek.nu or 011-46-707-70-16-01, www.nordlek.nu
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A short note from your host, various and sundry items that may interest you.
I have added a category for Nordic music and dance. I will list performers who are looking for gigs and venues or events that are looking for Nordic performers. It’s up to the readers to make the contacts themselves.
Näkamiin
Ha det bra
Varmaste hälsningar,
Valorie Arrowsmith
Varrow2@ecenet.com
www.valoriearrowsmith.com
3. *****PERFORMERS SEEKING GIGS *****
Plus VENUES SEEKING PERFORMERS/PRESENTERS
PERFORMERS SEEKING GIGS
9/6-7 Th - F MINNESOTA— The Olle i Skratthult Ensemble is planning a tour from Värmland to the United States in September. FMI Carina Ekman, phone # 011 46 54 21 09 18 or at e-mail carina.ekman@comhem.se or Ove Clapson at e-mail fridolf.rhudin@telia.com.
PERFORMERS SEEKING GIGS
9/9-10 Su – M SEATTLE, WA— The Olle i Skratthult Ensemble is planning a tour from Värmland to the United States in September. FMI Carina Ekman, phone # 011 46 54 21 09 18 or at e-mail carina.ekman@comhem.se or Ove Clapson at e-mail fridolf.rhudin@telia.com.
PERFORMERS SEEKING GIGS
9/11-14 Tu – F CALIFORNIA— The Olle i Skratthult Ensemble is planning a tour from Värmland to the United States in September. FMI Carina Ekman, phone # 011 46 54 21 09 18 or at e-mail carina.ekman@comhem.se or Ove Clapson at e-mail fridolf.rhudin@telia.com.
PERFORMERS SEEKING GIGS
9/15-17 Sa – M MINNESOTA— The Olle i Skratthult Ensemble is planning a tour from Värmland to the United States in September. FMI Carina Ekman, phone # 011 46 54 21 09 18 or at e-mail carina.ekman@comhem.se or Ove Clapson at e-mail fridolf.rhudin@telia.com.
PERFORMERS SEEKING GIGS
6/2008 MINNESOTA, WISCONSIN—Christine Hellqvist, Marie Blom are seeking performance opportunities in early summer in the Minneapolis area. Acoustic guitar, two voices, songs in Swedish and English. They are working on gathering Swedish immigrant stories and writing songs about them. FMI Christine Hellqvist christine@kulturungdom.se, +46-31-136207, +46-733-441182
Karl Gustavsgat.16B, SE-411 25 Gothenburg, Sweden or maria.j.blom@telia.com
PERFORMERS SEEKING GIGS
6/2008 UPPER MIDWEST—Pernilla Frödeberg is an TV actress and singer from Sweden who is interested in proposing a cabaret show featuring 25 different characters, all portrayed by three women. They expect to be around the Twin Cities on Sept 9, and are looking for more gigs during a two week window in the Upper Midwest. She has been on TV and on stage and has performed in front of audiences from 200 to 19,000 people. You can see the web site at www.magictheatre.se.
This could be an interesting program for people and arts and Nordic groups in your circle of acquaintences. Please pass it on. You can contact me initially for more information or you can contact Pernilla directly through her web site above.
VENUES SEEKING PERFORMERS/PRESENTERS
9/22 Sa OWATONNA, MN—8th annual CulturFest is a family festival focused on celebration and education of cultures around the world, including arts forms that originate from them. There is a main stage, demonstrates, children’s area and vendors. The organizers welcome information about Nordic touring groups for potential inclusion at the festival performance stage. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. attendance about 3000. FMI Susanne Schroeder SSCHROEDER@owatonna.k12.mn.us www.culturfest.org
VENUES SEEKING PERFORMERS/PRESENTERS
The Clearing is a retreat/conference center in Wisconsin that often features Nordic workshops and classes. As I understand it sometimes you present in exchange for room and board. Check it out to see if there is a place for you there. clearing@theclearing.org
877-854-3225 http://theclearing.org
4. *****OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST*****
8/1-5 W – Su GRAND MARAIS, MN—Crafting Knives In The Finnish Tradition with Scott Williams. North House Folk School, 500 West Highway 61 – PO Box 759. FMI 888-387-9762 www.northhouse.org - info@northhouse.org
8/4 – 12 Sa – Su MPLS, MN—An Immigrant’s Tale by Ole Oleson, aka Roger Hellesvig at the MN Fringe Festival. The Playwrights’ Center, 2301 Franklin Av E. Performances times: Aug 4-1pm, Aug 5-4pm, , Aug 6-7pm, Aug 10-5:30 pm, and Aug 12-4pm. FMI www.fringefestival.org.
8/4 Sa MORA, MN—The Dala Heritage Society celebrates its 30th year with a meal at Freedies Restaurant. $20. 6 p.m. FMI 320-679-3869.
8/7 – 19 HELSINGOR, DENMARK—8th Annual Hamlet Sommer feature the Royal Bones, a Danish contemporary circus troupe that will present Fusk, a Shakespeare- inspired performance at Kronborg Castle. FMI www.hamletsommer.dk.
8/9-12 Th – Su MANDAL, NORWAY—Mandal Seafood Festival is located on cobblestone streets where lots of tables are set out to hold mussels, shrimp, crayfish and crabs. Concerts and also part of the entertainment. FMI www.skalldyrfestivalen.no
8/22 W MPLS, MN—Scott Wolter will give a presentation on “The Kensington Rune Stone: Compelling New Evidence,” at the American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave. 7 p.m. Reservations are encourages. FMI 612-871-4907.
8/24 – 9/2 COPENHAGEN, DENMARK—3rd Annual Citywide Cooking food festival. FMI www.copenhagencooking.dk.
8/24 – 9/15 ST. PAUL, MN—“Miss Julie” by August Strindberg will be performed at the Loading Dock Theater. FMI 651-771-3198.
8/25 Sa MPLS, MN—Kräftskiva party with FEST at the American Swedish Institute on 2600 Park Ave. FMI Todd 6t51-699-4753 toddswede@hotmail.com
9/4 Tu, CAMBRIDGE, MN—Rättvik immigrants and genealogy focus of Isanti County Genealogy Club meeting at Grandview Christian Home, corner of Fern St and MN 95. 7 p.m. Conference room. Marilyn McGriff is the presenter who will share information about over 400 names from the Rättvik parish. FMI Peter Halden pchalden@comcast.net or www.grandviewministries.org,
October—FYN, DENMARK—Taste of Fyn event.
10/22-25 M – Th WASHINGTON, D.C.—Science Week 2007 at which the Norwegian Embassey brings together scientist from both sides of the Atlantic. Carnegie Instituion.
11/2007, the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra will tour the U.S. FMI www.norway.org.
11/17 Sa VICTORIA, B.C –Scandinavian Craft Fair at Norway House. FMI 250-656-6040.
12/1-2 Sa –Su HALDEN, NORWAY—Julemarknad at Fredriksten festning. Noon – 6. FMI www.visithalden.com
12/25 Tu VANCOUVER, BC—Julotta at the Danska kyrckan. FMI 604-526-7464.
Àrran, a publication of Sami Siida of North America and Lappmarklag. Subscriptions $10 for four issues. FMI 612-871-5869 or arran6@earthlink.net See the blog at arran2.blogspot.com
List your event with Happenings. It’s free on line. FMI Leo Mansi, Happenings Data and Web Services www.HappeningsUSA.com admin@happeningsusa.com
The Scandinavian Hour Sa, 9-10AM Turn your radio dial to KKNW 1150 AM.
Norwegian Events Calendar
Here users can find current listings for events in both North America and Norway. If you would like to submit an event please do so through
http://noram.norway.com/submit_event.asp
NORWEGIAN Summer Events, fairs and festivals in Norway and North America www.norway.com/events
Of interest to Minnesota folks……
MN Sesquicentennial Funds Available: MN organizations and communities can tap into a $325,000 appropriation to create sesquicentennial activities meaningful to local residents and that connect to the state as a whole (historic, current, or looking to the future). Community activities, projects, and events may be new to commemorate the Sesquicentennial or may be existing activities expanded and enhanced to include a Sesquicentennial theme. Applicant organizations must have a 501© 3 not-for-profit status or be a unit of the public sector (this could include local and county government and higher education and local school districts).
Category One - Micro-Grants: Up to 150 small grants of up to $1,000 each for communities and organizations proposing an activity, event or project to promote the Sesquicentennial. (At least one micro-grant will be awarded in each county & multi-county projects are encouraged). Deadline: Round one due August 15, 2007, 4:30 p.m.(grant awards by September 15, 2007). Round two due: December 7 (awards January 15, 2008).
Category Two - Legacy Grants: Major grants of $5,000 - $7,500 available to entities conducting projects that create "Sesquicentennial legacies,'' enduring creations or investments that will be remembered and useful into succeeding generations. Deadline: September 10, 2007, 4:30 p.m., with grant awards made in mid to late October, 2007. Round two Legacy applications due November 1, with awards made in mid- December 2007.
FMI info@mn150years.org, or call 651-296-1870. www.mn150years.org/.
Grant info at: http://www.mn150years.org/grant_programs.html
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5. *******Educational programs plus activities for children*******
8/13-17 M – F VANCOUVER, B.C.—Norwegian Children’s Nordic Day Camp at the Scandinvaian Center. FMI 604-294-2777.
8/ 14 – 16 Tu – Th SCANDIA, MN—“LEKA I BYN” (Swedish day camp) features Swedish language and customs through literature, music, dance, crafts, and games (free T shirt). This year’s theme: “Wonderful Adventures of Nils” By Selma Lagerlof. 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. $80/per child for 3 days. FMI Kathy Bakke 651-464-1329 or Barb Swanson 651-464-4922, www.scandiamn.com/gammelgarden
8/20-24 M-F CAMBRIDGE, MN—18th Annual Swedish language and culture day camp at the West Riverside Historic Site. 9:30-Noon. Ages 5-13. $50. FMI 763-689-4229 ichs@izoom.net. A pre-school camp for ages 4-5 runs simultaneously. Ask for dates, times and prices.
8/20-24 M – F SEATTLE, WA—Heritage Day Camp, Nordic Stories for children ages 7 – 11 at the Nordic Heritage Museum, 3014 NW 67th. $110. FMI 206-789-5707.
9/8-14 Sa – F BEMIDJI, MN— Finnish adult language and culture week through the Concordia Language Villages. FMI www.concordialanguagevillages.com
9/8 Sa MPLS, MN—Svenska Skolan at the American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Av. From 9 – 10:45 a.m.for ages 4-7 and 10:30 -12:15 ages 8+. $80 per child. FMI 612-870-3374.
9/9, 10/14, 11/11 Su MPLS, MN—På Gång, is a Swedish class and social club with Jennifer Stromberg for ages 13 – 18. It includes language class, fika and an activity. $30 Fall term. Location: American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Av.
9/11 – 12/13 , Tu and Th MPLS, MN. – Swedish Barndalen. A Swedish pre-school for children ages 2.5 -5. Swedish music, games, arts, crafts and stories. Location: Augustana Lutheran Church, 11st Av S and 7th St, Mpls. $300-675 depending on trollungar or teomtenissar. FMI Allison Spenader, Concordia Language Villages, Hamline Park Plaza, STE 201, 570 Asbury St., St. Paul, MN 55104, spenader@cord.edu, 651-647-4364
Minneapolis, MN – Norwegian language classes, films, conversation and activities, Mindekirken, 924 E 21st St, Mpls, MN. Program administrator Krista Marie Schweppe. Teachers Karin Holt, Becca Nelson, Jeannette Henrikssen. FMI 612-874-0716. www.mindekirken.org office@mindekirken.org
MN— Finnish classes for kids at the Minnesota Finnish language school. www.minnesotafinnish.org 952-933-7122.
Minneapolis, MN – Svenskarnas Dag Girls Choir invites girls ages 8-15 to join. Rehearsals are held at 1st Covenant Church, Mpls, on Mondays, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. There are concerts throughout the year. In 2008 the group will tour Sweden. FMI Diane Noble teddiane@mac.com , 612-825-8808.
Minneapolis, MN. – Norwegian Barnehage, children ages 0-5. Norwegian language and culture plus a six-week pilot program for babies and toddlers Norwegian class for children and parents. Tuesday & Thursdays. FMI Allison Spenader, Concordia Language Villages, Hamline Park Plaza, STE 201, 570 Asbury St., St. Paul, MN 55104, spenader@cord.edu, 651-647-4364
Kansas City, KS – Danish lessons. Self paced classes. FMI Ingrid 913-677-0453.
Kansas City, KS – Swedish lessons for beginners, intermediate and advanced students. FMI Ove Johnsson 913-709-2467 ovej@sbcglobal.net.
Hancock, MI – Children’s folk dance lessons, Finnish American Heritage Center. Mondays 3:45 p.m.
Foster City, CA – Finnish School, ages 0-5, Thursdays Isle Cove Recreation Center
Seattle, WA – Camp Scholarship applications for Sons of Norway District 2 Youth Camps are available at http://www.sofncamps.com along with the LEL scholarship forms for the camps. FMI Christine Anderson cmadance@earthlink.net
British Columbia, Canada. Svenska Skolan, Ages 3-14. FMI Christer Hollberg 604-738-8294 or Eva Andersson 604-921-1580.
Calgary, Canada – Svenska Skolan, Scandinavian Center. Ages 3-15, 9:30-noon Saturdays. FMI 403-284-2610, contact@swedishschool.com, www.swedishschool.com
Victoria, B.C. Canada – Swedish classes, Norway House, 1118 Hillside Av,. 9:30-11 a.m., ages 4-7. Saturdays. FMI 250-389-0079, www.victoriaswedishclub.ca
Toronto, Canada – Folkdance workshop for children from age six though youth. $15. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. FMI 416-496-7907.
Houston, TX – Swedish Language School. Mondays, Tuesdays, 7 – 9 p.m. 15-week semester October – January, January – May. The Swedish Club of Houston has maintained a Swedish Language School for many years. It is the only source of Swedish language instruction in southeast Texas. The school began as a "back porch school" at the home of one of the Swedish Club's founders, and has grown to where it now holds classes at the IKEA store on IH-10 West at Antoine. As student enrollment demands, the school offers classes at several levels. FMI John.Stavinoha 713-661-0159. John.Stavinoha@memorialhermann.org
Houston, TX – Vikingeskolen, Sjov med Dansk, classes for adults who are learning Danish. Saturdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. $150 per six week session. FMI vikingeskolen@gmail.com, www.vikingeskilen.com
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www.valoriearrowsmith.com
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