"SCANEVENTS"  NORDIC DANCE AND MUSIC EVENTS -October 1  2008

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 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




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down the left side and click on World wide events.





1.      ******ONGOING ******



1st Sundays - MPLS, MN-First Sunday Scandinavian dances  10/5 at Tapestry
Folk Dance Center. (not on the 1st Friday, beginning in October.)  Everyone
welcome, no partners necessary. Instruction first hour, social dance to
follow.  7:30-10:30. Musicians welcome to jam. $9/$7 Tapestry member.







4th Sundays -  ST. PAUL, MN-Scandinavian Social Dance.  9/28 and 10/26 at
the Friend's Meeting Hall, 1725 Grand Ave.6-9:00pm. $8.  FMI 651-778-9175 or
651-485-0343.  We will try to continue this fourth Sunday dance thoughout
the summer.



Sundays -  DOWNERS GROVE, IL.  The Chicagoland Scandinavian dance class
takes a break in the summer and starts up during  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



Sundays -  JAMESTOWN, NY. The Swedish Hour on the Radio, 7 p.m. and 3 a.m.
Eastern Tim.  FMI www.wrfalp.com



MONDAYS-  NORTHFIELD , MN . -Update about Nordic Jam

It is now meeting at The Ole Café www.the-ole-cafe.com in on Mondays from
7-9pm. We may go later in the fall if the cafe adds later hours. Players,
listeners and toe-tappers welcome.  FMI visit its facebook parge
http://www.new.facebook.com/pages/Nordic-Jam/62847270293



1st and 3rd 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 - PORTLAND, OR - Norske Runddansere from 7 - 10 p.m. at the
Friendship Masonic hall, 5625 NE Alameda.  $3.  Lessons 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. FMI
www.norskerunddansere.org



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.  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-BROOKLYN, NY. Norwegian Folk Dance lessons, 8 p.m at the Sporting
Club Gjøa.  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  Joyce 612-729-2047, joyce.hanson@hotmail.com .



Tuesdays -BELLINGHAM, WA-Bellingham Damekor, a Norwegian women's chorus
rehearsal at the Norway Hall, 1419 N Forest St, 7:30.  FMI Sylvia Hampson
rhampson@msn.com



Tuesdays -EVERETT, WA- KSER 90.7 FM features  Nordic Roots and Branches from
8 - 10 p.m.  Programs can be streamed from www.kser.org



Tuesdays -SEATTLE, WA-- Leikarringen  at Leif Erickson Lodge Norwegian folk
dancing for children and adults from September to June at 2245 NW 57th St.
7:30 - 9:30 p.m.  FMI Karlyn Tomta norskfolkedansstemne@juno.com



1st & 3rd Tuesdays - PORTLAND, OR -- Leikarringen of Grieg Lodge Norwegian
folk dancing for children and adults from September to June at 111 NE 11th.
FMI Karen Thompson 503-367-5014 ktmoonblue@yahoo.com





2nd & 4th Tuesdays -  MPLS. MN.    The Twin Cities Nyckelharpalag meets the
second and fourth Tuesday evening at member homes.    FMI 612-964-8338.



Tuesdays - Seattle, WA:  Leikarringen of Leif Erikson Lodge #1.  Rehearsal
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.  Leikarringen performs Norwegian folk dances at a
variety of locations and events in Western Washington.  No experience or
partner necessary.  Instruction provided during rehearsal.  FMI Karlyn
Tomta, norskfolkedansstemne@juno.com



Tuesdays - PORTLAND, OR - Leikarringen in Portland, September to June at St.
David's Episcopal Church, 2800 SE Harrison. 6:45 - 7:15 p.m., for ages 4 and
up.  7:30 p.m. for ages 9 and up.   Yearly membership $40 per single child
family. FMI Christie Stilson 503-246-1555 christestilson@yahoo.com



Wednesdays -  REYKJAVIK, ICELAND.   Free tango lesson at Kaffetár, a coffee
shop,  on Laugurvegur, the main street leading to the center of the city.
Meet Icelanders and folks from other countries.  Get information about
regular weekend dances from other participants.  8 p.m.



Wednesdays -  SEATTLE, WA.  Scandinavian Basics classes.  Learn or polish
basic dance skills and learn some of the most popular Scandinavian dances.
7:30 to 9 p.m., Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N,  Room 32,
lower building. $6. FMI www.skandia-folkdance.org or 206-784-7470



Wednesdays - SEATTLE, WA. Folk dance lessons, Finnish Lutheran Church, 8504
13th Av NW, Seattle. The Basic Scandinavian dance class will teach dance and
partnering skills, while working with dances commonly done at Skandia
events.  FMI 206-440-0944.



Wednesdays - OSLO, NORWAY.  Norwegian singers in the folk and cabaret style.
7.30 PM at Josefine in Oslo.  FMI hallgrib@online.no



Wednesdays - NY, NY. Scandia New York sponsors bygdedans with live music
from September to June.  FMI 212-866-9325.



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 - BURNABY, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA .Runeberg Choir,  7 p.m.
Swedish Canadian Rest home.  FMI 604-421-1594.  Everyone Welcome, so if you
are in that area, why not drop in and jam with them.



1st and 3rd  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.





2nd & 4th 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



3rd Thursdays-NORTHFIELD, MN.  Accordions meet on the 3rd Thursdays at the
Grand for traditional Nordic dance music.  7- 9  p.m. 316 Washington St.
507-663-1773 accordions@yahoogroups.com



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 Cloudberries, a women's singing group rehearse
from 6:15 -7:30 p.m. All women are welcome. The group is seeking new
members.  FMI  Gloria Rosen 952-938-9505.



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.











1st Fridays - LYNNWOOD, WA-1st Friday dance at the Cedar Valley Grange,
20526-52nd Ave. West. 7:30 p.m. lesson with Kathi Ploeger and Don Meyers
teaching Boda polska.  Sus, Seattle's Scandinavian singers, start the
evening off with the customary collection covering their favorite
themes-dancing, drinking, and dallying. Then Ingrid Hamberg and the flashy
fiddles of First Class perform.$9 FMI www.skandia-folkdance.org or
206-784-7470.



3rd Fridays - LYNNWOOD, WA.-3rd Friday dance at the Cedar Valley Grange,
20526-52nd Ave. West. 7:30 p.m. 6/20  Seattle Skandia Spelmanslag,  Karlyn
Tomta and Larry Reinert, Skolkis, with Martha Levenson and Vicki Watt
Warshaw. $9 FMI  www.skandia-folkdance.org or 206-784-7470.



4th Fridays - SALEM, OR.  Fourth Friday dances with Scandia of Salem, at the
Knights of Clumbus hall, 725 Shipping NE.  $6.  8 p.m. (2/22, 3/28). FMI
503-364-6713 or sharonmooree@comcast.net



5th Fridays - SEATTLE, WA. Skandia Folkdance Society dance, meet every other
week at Epiphany Church, 1805 38th Av.  8:30-11 p.m.,.   Class at 7;30 p.m.
$9,  The 5th Friday dances focus on "bygde"-dance, the village dances that
are the most popular with folkdancers in Norway and Sweden.    FMI
206-784-7470,  www.skandia-folkdance.org



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.





except July  1st Saturdays - WASHINGTON, DC & BALTIMORE, MD region.  1st
Saturday (usually) Mid-Atlantic Norwegian Dancers' House Party.
Norwegian-style house party w/potluck & dancing.  (Location varies.)
Potluck 6:30 p.m., informal teaching if there's interest, dancing 8 p.m.
Live Hardanger fiddle music by Loretta Kelley or guest fiddler. Beginners
welcome.  Bring clean shoes, food to share, and $$ for fiddler/hall.
Newbies will be welcomed and assimilated.  No need to bring a partner.  FMI
Jenny Foster, pi@xecu.net,  301- 371-4312. www.bfms.org  www.fsgw.org.





2nd 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



5th 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



2nd & 4th Saturdays -  MPLS. MN   Vasa Jr. Folk Dancers .  FMI Janice,
612-729-0334 or JoAnn, 612-722-6783.



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********





2008



SEPTEMBER







9/27, 28 Sa, Su  CAMBRIDGE, MN-The play, "I Remember Mama,"  is scheduled
for  four performances at the Isanti County Historical Society, 33525
Flanders NE. (in the northwest corner of the Isanti County Fairgrounds).
$8. 7 p.m. on 9/20 & 27, 2 p.m. on 9/21 & 28.  It tells the story of a
Norwegian immigrant family living in San Francisco during the early 1900s.
FMI www.ichs.ws 763-691-1681.  This activity is made possible in part by a
grant from the East Central Arts Council with an appropriation from the
Minnesota Legislature.



9/28 Su MPLS, MN-Sondre Bratland and Annbjorg Lien provide music at the
Family service at Mindekirken, 924 E 21st St.   A concert is scheduled for 2
p.m.. $15.  You can eat lunch for $5 inbetween. FMI 612-874-0716,
office@mindekirken.org



9/30 Tu MPLS, MN-Hymn Festival by Sondre Bratland and Professor Gracia
Grindal of Luther Seminary at Mindekirken, 924 E 21st St.  11 a.m.  Lunch
costs $5.  FMI 612-874-0716, office@mindekirken.org  www.sondrebratland.no



OCTOBER

10/1-4 MINOT, ND- 31st  annual Norsk Hostfest.  The dates have moved forward
a week this year.   www.hostfest.com





10/2-5 Th - Su VADSO, NORWAY-Polar Spectacle and Varanger King Crab
Festival.  FMI www.polarspectacle.no.





10/3-4 F - Sa OYSTESES, NORWAY-Hardanger Fruit and Cider Festival.  FMI
www.hardangerfjord.com





10/3-5 F - Su PUYALLUP, WA-Scandinavian Heritage Festival, joins the
Oktoberfest NW. at the Pavilion Hall, Puyallup Fair & Event Center,  on the
Puyallup Fairgrounds. 11:00am - 7:00pm.  This is a celebration of
Scandinavian culture representing: Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Norway, and
Sweden that features programs, food, arts and crafts.  Friday free until 3
p.m., $8  from 3 p.m. Friday through all day  Saturday.  On Sunday $4.  Free
parking in Gold and blue lots.  RV parking for a fee at Gold or blue gate at
9th and Meridian.  FMI 425-881-1544, desireeomdal@hotmail.com,
www.oktoberfestnw.com/SHF.html



10/4 Sa LAWRENCE, KS-Nordic Fest.  FMI 785-843-7535.





10/9 Th BRAHAM, MN-Ole Olssons Orkester plays at the PICK'M Farmer's Market
on Leif Ericksson Day at 4 p.m. on Hwy 107 and E. Central Dr. and then at 7
p.m. for a concert with dancing at the Braham Community Center.  Suggested
donation $3 - 5.  FMI 320-396-4956.  This is made possible through a grant
from the Initiative Foundation.



10/10-11 F - Sa ROSEAU, MN-Scandinavian Old Time Dance Weekend with Ole
Olsson's Oldtime Orkestra at the Roseau Community School gym.  7 p.m.
Friday, concert followed by dancing with grand march, mixers, basic
instruction.  Free will.  Saturday workshops $10.  10 a.m. - noon, 1 - 3p.m.
dance instruction in turning dances.  7 p.m. dance.  Free will.  FMI
218-424-7505 or 218-463-2052.  Would you be interested in having a host home
for a nominal fee?  This is made possible through funding from the Minnesota
Sesquicentennial Commission.





10/11 Sa ATLANTA, GA-Scandinavian Festival, Ogelthorpe University.  FMI
770-448-4608.





10/13, 27, 11/10, 24, 12/8 M MPLS, MN-Swedish folk dance classes with Elise
Peters and Char Bostrom, held at the American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park
Ave.  $60 for five sessions.  FMI 612-871-4907.





10/18 Sa BOTHELL, WA-Skandia Ball at Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E.
Riverside Drive. 7 - 11 p.m. $15.  "Wear your folk dance finery, perhaps
toting a batch of your favorite sweet or savory finger food for the
refreshment table." FMI 206-784-7470. www.skandia-folkdance.org





10/18 Sa ROCHESTER, MN-Norwegian-Minnesota Sesquicentennial Celebration.
FMI www.mn-nspp.org/october/index.htm.









NOVEMBER

11/7 F LAWRENCE, KS-Vestafor concert.  FMI 785-841-2829.



11/8 Sa LAWRENCE, KS- Vestafor concert  at Immanuel Lutheran, 1700 Westport
Rd. $30.  Full day of dance workshops, concert, dance party, catered dinner.
FMI 816-235-2888.







11/8 Sa PORTLAND, OR-Scandinavian Dance workshop at the Friendship Masonic
Center, 5626 NE Alameda,.  1-5 p.m. workshop, 8 - 11 p.m. dance.  FMI Lee
Machado or Allen Paulson 503-230-0999 pualchado@yahoo.com





DECEMBER

ST. PAUL, MN-SKANDIA at Landmark Center, noon - 4 p.m. a market place, a
performance stage and dance floor, a storytelling and kids area.



2009



3/21 KANSAS-Mayor's Ethnic Ball.



6/12-13 F - Sa NISSWA, MN-Nisswastämman.  Mark it on your calendars. FMI
pwilson@brainerd.net





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



8/5-8 SOUTH ST. PAUL, MN-Tre lag Stevne, with special celebrations for the
Gudbrandsdal lag, 100 years old.  Banquet Friday evening,   FMI Gary Olson,
Golson6638@aol.com









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various and sundry items that may interest you.

Valorie Arrowsmith

Varrow2@ecenet.com

www.valoriearrowsmith.com



3.  *****PERFORMERS SEEKING GIGS *****











PERFORMERS SEEKING GIGS

6/2009 MINESOTA, 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

MILBANK, SD-Author Olaf Danielson available for presentations on his
"Defenders of the Earth" Series. FMI www.Defenderbooks.com
olaf@defenderbooks.com.





4.  *****OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST*****



9/23 Tu DES MOINES, IA-"Scandinavians in Iowa" a talk by Don Lago, author of
"On the Viking Rail:  Travels in Scandinavian America," at the public
library, 1000 Grand.  FMI driago@infomagic.net.



9/23 Tu MPLS, MN-Presentation by Honorary Consul General Walter Mondale at
Mindekirken, 924 E 21st St. FMI 612-874-0716, office@mindekirken.org



9/24 W MPLS, MN-"Sweden's Children's Book Contributions to the World" by
Karen Nelson Hoyle and Marie Olofsdotter at the American Swedish Institute,
2600 Park Av.  7 p.m FMI 612-871-4907.



9/27 Sa MPLS, MN-Fall Rommegrot Lunch, noon at Mindekirken, 924 E 21st St.
$12.  Reserve early, seating is limited. FMI 612-874-0716,
office@mindekirken.org




9/28  SU ST. PAUL, MN-Nordic Contemplative Evening Prayer at Pilgrim
Lutheran Church, 1935 St. Clair Ave.  The publicity says, "Attend a
celebration of the rich and haunting music of the Scandinavian peoples,
focusing on the creation waits with eager longing."  FMI 651-699-6886,
www.pligrimstpaul.org









10/1 - 11/30 Icelandic Online PLUS Learn Icelandic with the assistance of a
tutor: A new distance learning course.   This is an 8-week course open to
all those interested in Icelandic language and culture. Beginning and
intermediate courses offered. Price: 30.000 ISK (480 $ / 325 ?).  FMI
www.icelandic.hi.is  or Stofa Sigurðar Nordals ems@hi.is



10/3 - 11/7 F PORTLAND, OR- Friday Night Lecture Series,  7:30 p.m. at
Portland State University, Rm 171 Cramer Hall, 1721 SW Broadway.
Co-sponsored by the Scandinavian heritage Foundation, Portland State
University Dept of Foreign Languages and Literature. Stay for the reception
afterwards.  The lectures will feature a special living history series on
Scandinavian Immigration.  Learn about life in the Nordic countries and the
transitions made by each speaker to learn a new language and culture as
immigrants to the U.S.  FMI Scandinavian Heritage Foundation 503-977-0275,
shf@mindspring.com, or http://www.scanheritage.org/



10/3  Peter H. Fogtdal



11/7 Elisa Boynton -- Growing up in Finland



10/4 Sa MPLS, MN-Swedish Myth, a writing workshop by Marie Olofsdotter for
ages 11 and through adult, held at the American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park
Av.  $45. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.  FMI 612-871-4907.



10/5  Su VANCOUVER, BC-Nordic Literary Festival at the Scandinavian Centre,
12:30-4 p.m.  FMI 604-294-2777.



10/13 M SWEDESBORO, NJ-7th Annual New Sweden history conference at the
Trinity Episcopal Church.





10/12 Su MPLS, MN-Icelandic inspired service at Mindekirken, 924 E 21st St.
11 a.m.  Pastor Eyglo Bjarnadotttir will preside.  Coffee sponsored by the
Icelandic community.  Pan-Nordic readings plus one of the Augsburg choirs.
FMI 612-874-0716





10/14 Tu MPLS, MN-Lecture on Leifur Eiriksson seen from the Icelandic point
of view by Gisli Sigurdsson.  11 a.m., Lunch for $5.  FMI 612-874-0716
www.mindekirken.org/LEIF/LEIF.htm.





10/18 Sa WINNIPEG, MNTBA-Viking Feast.  FMI 416-774-8047.







10/26 SU ST. PAUL, MN-Nordic Contemplative Evening Prayer at Pilgrim
Lutheran Church, 1935 St. Clair Ave.  The publicity says, "Attend a
celebration of the rich and haunting music of the Scandinavian peoples,
focusing on the creation waits with eager longing."  FMI 651-699-6886,
www.pligrimstpaul.org



11/7 KANSAS CITY, KS-Estonian Philharmonic Chamber choir and the Tallin
Chamber Orchestra at Yardley hall, JCCC, 8 p.m. $30-40.  FMI 913-469-4445.
www.jccc.edu/carlsencenter.com





11/23 SU ST. PAUL, MN-Nordic Contemplative Evening Prayer at Pilgrim
Lutheran Church, 1935 St. Clair Ave.  The publicity says, "Attend a
celebration of the rich and haunting music of the Scandinavian peoples,
focusing on the creation waits with eager longing."  FMI 651-699-6886,
www.pligrimstpaul.org



12/11, 18 TH ST. PAUL, MN-Winter Solstice Drumming and Ceremony with Jaime
Meyer at the Wisdom Ways Center for Spirituality, Carondelet, 1884 Randolph
Av.  7 - 9 p.m. $25. The publicity says,  "Creating sacred space to honor
solstice movement from  the darkest night to lighter days to come."  The
event includes drumming, singing.   Valorie has attended the past two years,
and sometimes members of the Twin Cities Nordic community participate as
reindeer women.   FMI 651-696-2788, www.widomwayscenter.org



12/12, 19 F ST. PAUL, MN-Winter Solstice Drumming and Ceremony with Jaime
Meyer at the Wisdom Ways Center for Spirituality, Carondelet, 1884 Randolph
Av.  7 - 9 p.m. $25. The publicity says,  "Creating sacred space to honor
solstice movement from  the darkest night to lighter days to come."  The
event includes drumming, singing.   Valorie has attended the past two years,
and sometimes members of the Twin Cities Nordic community participate as
reindeer women.   FMI 651-696-2788, www.widomwayscenter.org



12/20 Sa  ST. PAUL, MN-Winter Solstice Drumming and Ceremony with Jaime
Meyer at the Wisdom Ways Center for Spirituality, Carondelet, 1884 Randolph
Av.  7 - 9 p.m. $25. The publicity says,  "Creating sacred space to honor
solstice movement from  the darkest night to lighter days to come."  The
event includes drumming, singing.   Valorie has attended the past two years,
and sometimes members of the Twin Cities Nordic community participate as
reindeer women.   FMI 651-696-2788, www.widomwayscenter.org





1/25/09  SU ST. PAUL, MN-Nordic Contemplative Evening Prayer at Pilgrim
Lutheran Church, 1935 St. Clair Ave.  The publicity says, "Attend a
celebration of the rich and haunting music of the Scandinavian peoples,
focusing on the creation waits with eager longing."  FMI 651-699-6886,
www.pligrimstpaul.org





2/28/09 Sa KANSAS-"Beowulf, King of the Götar save the Danar," sung entirely
in Icelandic, featured by Freidsn of chamber Music.  FMI 816-561-9999.





3/20 KANSAS CITY, KS-Estonian national Symphony Orchestra at Yardley Hall,
JCCC, 8 p.m. $35-45.  FMI 913-469-4445. www.jccc.edu/carlsencenter.com



7/22-24/09 ORLANDO, FL-Are you interested in heritage tourism?  This
conference might be for you.  They are currently seeking proposals for
papers on the subject due 9/15/08.  The Association to Preserve the
Eatonville Community, Inc.(P.E.C.) announces The New Heritage Tourism:
Global Perspectives Conference at the University of Central Florida, Rosen
College of Hospitality Management in Orlando.  The conference will feature a
day and half of academic and practitioner sessions.  FMI Dr. Michael
Scantlebury Tel: 407 903 8171 mscantle@mail.ucf.edu



Maybe there could be some Nordic gigs in collaboration with some of the
organizations listed in The Great Lakes Directory, a comprehensive online
resource highlighting environmental issues around the Great Lakes basin. The
Directory contains daily environmental articles, a network of 1,000+
environmental groups, funding resources, free environmental software,
nonprofit management resources, and a massive library of online Great Lakes
environmental information. FMI www.greatlakesdirectory.org.
lconley@eagle-ecosource.org.  218-726-1828







What is the Sons of Norway Blog?
The blog is a new website, designed to provide up-to-date commentary or news
on issues related to Norway and Sons of Norway. Equal parts online diary and
news resource, the Sons of Norway Blog will combine text, images, and links
to other blogs and websites that are related in topic matter. Also, the Sons
of Norway Blog offers members the ability to leave comments and feedback in
an interactive format.  In the future, there will also be a link to the blog
from home page of the Sons of Norway www.sonsofnorway.com.





ICELAND-Position as the director of the Arni Magnusson Institute for
Icelandic Studies available--Applications are being sought for the position
as the director of the Arni Magnusson Institute for Icelandic Studies.  The
appointment will be for five years from 1 March 2009. The deadline for
submitting applications is September 30, 2008. FMI
www.arnastofnun.is/english.  The Arni Magnusson Institute for Icelandic
Studies was established by law in the Icelandic Parliament on June 2, 2006.
The function of the Institute includes "carrying on research in Icelandic
studies and related fields, especially in the area of Icelandic literature
and language."









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







PLACES TO LIST YOUR EVENTS

I would like to invite you to advertise your event with us at
www.usexpos.org for free.

At usexpos.org you can post your events for free, and reach a growing
audience of over 4,000 people a week.  Just visit www.usexpos.org and click
on advertise event to start promoting your event today.  FMI  Michael W.
Rogers, Owner of usexpos.org



List your Nordic event:  Døtre av Norge listings should be sent to
daughtersofnorway@gmail.com.  If you are a member of DoN Please include your
lodge name & number in the subject line of emails & in the title of
attachments.  FMI  www.daughtersofnorway.org



List your Danish event:  The Northwest Danish Foundation uses this address
for listing of events portland@nwdanish.org  and
seattle@northewestdanish.org

FMI Melony Beaird



List your Danish events with "The Danish Pioneer" fax 847-882-7082,
dpioneer@aol.com



List your event with "Nordstjernan" and "Vest Kusten."  It has a new way of
accepting information about events.  'Upload center' at
www.nordstjernan.com  You can send press releases, announcements and photos.





List your event with Happenings.  It's free on line. FMI  Leo Mansi,
Happenings Data and Web Services www.HappeningsUSA.com
admin@happeningsusa.com





List your events with the Scandinavian Heritage Foundation's weekly list.
FMI Mike O'Bryant, shf-mike@mindspring.com  The event must have a Nordic
theme and must arrive by 9 a.m. Friday morning.   Most of these events are
in the Pacific Northwest.  Fax 503-977-0277.  www.scanheritage.org





List your Norwegian events

If you would like to submit an event please do so through
http://noram.norway.com/submit_event.asp



List your event:  www.usexpos.org for free.  At usexpos.org you can post
your events for free, and reach a growing audience of over 4,000 people a
week. Cclick on advertise event to start promoting your event today.  FMI
Michael Rogers



List your event:  Eastern MN & Western WI-Please enter your events on
www.whatsplaying.info by the first of each month July 1st and August 1st.  A
limited version is printed in the magazine  "What's Playing" and displayed
on its website containing unlimited details.  FREE. Just click on 'Magazine
Features', then on Add Your Event.  Many people are getting good results
from advertising with us and from including their events in our guide and on
our website. Thanks to all who have already added your events.  FMI
events@whatsplaying.info



Exchange event listings  SCANDIA, MN-Gammelgården Museum would like to have
you link its web site to yours and vice versa.  FMI Joan Berry, www.wod.com
http://www.gammelgardenmuseum.org/links.shtm



Are you a Nordic events producer?

2008 Festival and Event Management Program: Registrations now accepted for
this program, sponsored by the University of Minnesota (U of M) Tourism
Center. When: September 25-27 and October 2-4.  Where: St. Paul Campus, U of
M. Bonus: special resource persons present and a "behind-the-scenes" look at
a scheduled event - "A Taste of Grand." A special seminar, "Greening Your
Event," is also included in the 2008 program. Registration:
www.tourism.umn.edu. For info, contact: Kent Gustafson, kgustaf@umn.edu or
612-625-8274.







WANT ADS, various and eclectic



HELP WANTED:

NORDIC LANGUAGE EXPERTS

Do you teach a less commonly taught language, like any of the Nordic
languages?  The LCTL (less commonly taught language) project is seeking
experts to volunteer as resource people willing to answer email questions
about their language.  See the page:
http://www.carla.umn.edu/lctl/resources/experts.html to see the current
list.



If you are willing to be on our list, please send a note to Louis Janus
(janus005@umn.edu)  listing your language/s and any areas of expertise you'd
like us to list. Feel free to list a website if you offer one to interested
users.



Less Commonly Taught Languages (LCTL) Project
Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition (CARLA)
University of Minnesota

140 C University International Center

 331 17th Ave Southeast

Minneapolis, MN 55414 USA
phone: 612/624-9016; fax: 612/624-7514
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LCTL@umn.edu, www.carla.umn.edu/LCTL

FOR SALE

COOKING DANISH, a bi-lingual cookbook that has 42 recipes for sandwiches,
and sidebars about Danish food.  $34.95.  FMI deb@astrimyastri.com,
563-568-6229.

Cooking Danish Cookbook:





ANNOUNCEMENTS

INTRODUCING A NORDIC ART GALLERY IN ST. PAUL, MN

The Water and Oil Art Gallery opened in November 2007.  It specializes in
importing original 19th and 20th century artwork from Scandinavia.  The
gallery hosts a collection of over 1,400 pieces of artwork, most of which
are Swedish or Danish in origin.  FMI www.waterandoil.com  Water and Oil Art
Gallery, 506 Kenny Road, St. Paul, MN 55130

651-774-2260





SCANDIA, MN-The community invites folks to come and view the Dala Horse
exhibit around the town, in celebration of the MN. 150th. FMI
deborahkrentz1@frontiernet.net







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 6.. *******Educational programs, plus activities for children*******






9/25-28  BEMIDJI, MI-Norwegian Genealogy at Skogfjorden.   $395.  FMI
800-450-2214. www.concordialanguagevillages.org





9/28-10/4  BEMIDJI, MI-Norwegian Elderhostel week for adults at Skogfjorden.
$645.  FMI 877-426-8056. www.concordialanguagevillages.org



10/11 Sa MPLS, MN-Ross Sutter participates in the "History on a String" and
the 100th birthday party for the American Swedish Institute at 2600 Park
Ave.  Free with museum entry.  1-4 p.m. FMI 612-871-4907.

10/16, 11/20, 12/18 Th DECORAH, IA-Barnetimen, Children's Hour. All
preschool-aged children and their parents or caregivers are invited to enjoy
a story, activities, and snacks. 10 - 11 a.m. Free.  FMI 563-382-9681,
vesterheim.org





10/19-25 BEMIDJI, MI-Swedish Elderhostel week for adults at Sjolunden.
$645.  FMI 877-426-8056. www.concordialanguagevillages.org





10/24 F DECORAH, IA-The Grace Rikandsrud Memorial Lecture on knitting, 7:00
pm. in Olin 102 on the Luther College campus.  Free.  Susan Strawn, of River
Forest, Illinois, presents the lecture Knitting Nations: The History of
Traditional Stitches from Norway to America. Strawn will discuss how
Scandinavian knitting traditions inspired many needleworkers and needlework
designers throughout the twentieth century. FMI 563-382-9681, vesterheim.org



11/1  W  SCANDIA, MN-Swedish Sausage Making, 10 a.m., 1 p.m. Gammelgården
Museum. $20.  RSVP.  FMI .   651 433 5053 deborahkrentz1@frontiernet.net





11/8 & 22, W SCANDIA, MN-Annie's Swedish Jul Coffee Parties.  Gammelgården
Museum. RSVP. $10.  FMI 651-433-5053 deborahkrentz1@frontiernet.net



12/6-7 Sa - Su DECORAH, IA- Norwegian Christmas Weekend, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Free.  Celebrate the Scandinavian traditions of the holiday season! Come and
enjoy the Norwegian customs of juletrefest (singing around the Christmas
tree) and the julenisse (Christmas elf), holiday decorations, music,
folk-art demonstrations and sales, Norwegian food, and crafts for all ages.
Featured during the weekend will be the performance of the play "A Child's
Christmas in Wales" by Decorah's Upstart Crow Theatreworks.  FMI
563-382-9681, vesterheim.org





12/13 & 20 TH SCANDIA, MN-Annie's Swedish Jul Coffee Parties.  Gammelgården
Museum. RSVP. $10.  FMI 651-433-5053 deborahkrentz1@frontiernet.net



12/14  TH SCANDIA, MN-Lucia Dagen, 6 a.m and 8:30 a.m. Swedish Candlelight
morning prayer service in GammelKyrkan (old church), 7:00 am and 9:00 am
Swedish Breakfast Smorgasbord and Lucia program. $7 adults, $4 children.
FMI 651 433 5053 deborahkrentz1@frontiernet.net



PORTLAND, OR- Swedish School needs teachers.  Swedish Saturday School in
Portland is searching for teachers to start this fall. We are looking for
energetic individuals with a love for children and language. FMI Catarina
Hunter 503-504-0816, scejhunter@comcast.net. www.swedishschool.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





Foster City, CA - Finnish School, ages 0-5, Thursdays Isle Cove Recreation
Center





Hancock, MI  -  Children's folk dance lessons, Finnish American Heritage
Center. Mondays 3:45 p.m.





Houston, TX -  Swedish Language School.  Mondays, Tuesdays, 7 - 9 p.m.
15-week semester January - May, October - January.  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





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.



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





Seattle, WA - Scandinavian Language Institute at the Nordic Heritage Museum,
3014 NW 67th St.  Classes for all levels, all ages, daytime or evening in
Norwegian, Danish and Swedish, plus a Nordisk Film Klubb twice per quarter.
FMI Ed Egerdahl at 425-771-5203 or scandina@verizon.net
www.cmc.net/~scandina.





Portland, OR - Beginning and Intermediate Norwegian, Fridays from
September - June.  FMI Karen Thompson 503-367-5014, ktmoonblue@yahoo.com







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.





Sons of Norway new language program.  FMI www.sonsofnorway.com.

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Valorie Arrowsmith

Varrow2@ecenet.com

www.valoriearrowsmith.com
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