Past Scandinavian Events
Last Updated: 04.09.07 April 4, 2007: Norsk Samtalegruppe at the University of Minnesota Wednesday, April 4, 2007 Norsk Samtalegruppe, 12:00 pm   Folwell Hall 116 The University of Minnesota Den Norske Klubben will be hosting another "Norsk Samtalegruppe" on Wednesday, April 4th. Norsk Samtalegruppe is an opportunity for students to converse in Norwegian in an informal environment. All skill levels are welcome from beginner to native speaker. March 31, 2007: Sondre Lerche Concert - First Avenue, Minneapolis, MN March 30, 2007: Norwegian Movie Night/Norsk Filmaften at Mindekirken Friday, March 30th, at 7:30 pm there will be a FREE showing of "Folk flest bor i Kina" (2002). Norwegian Movie Night/Norsk Filmaften at Mindekirken Friday, February 23rd, at 7:30 pm there will be a FREE showing of "Herman" (1990). Norsk Samtalegruppe at the U of MN Monday, February 12, 2007 Norsk Samtalegruppe, 11:00 am   Folwell Hall 116 The University of Minnesota Den Norske Klubben will be hosting another "Norsk Samtalegruppe" on Monday, February 12th. Norsk Samtalegruppe is an opportunity for students to converse in Norwegian in an informal environment. All skill levels are welcome from beginner to native speaker. Samtalestund at Mindekirken Saturday, February 10th 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm, This is an opportunity to practice your norsk with others in creative and meaningful ways! Don’t miss this chance to connect with others who share your interest in norsk and Norge. There will be a variety of mixed-level activities which will include games, songs, and conversation. Samtalestund is FREE of charge and coffee and tea will be provided, but feel free to bring a treat to share. Spørsmål? email Krista at: norsk@mindekirken.org February 6: Mindekirken Tuesday Open House 11:00 - 11:45 am - Norwegian Waffles and Coffee 12:00 - 1:00 pm - Sven Sundgaard, Weather with a Norwegian Twist    What do you get when you add mountains, hills, a northern latitude, oh and an ocean? You get one of the more diverse climates possible on earth. Norway has some of the most active weather in Europe, certainly because of this varied land-water setup. Switzerland has mountains, but no ocean nearby. Italy has ocean, but its mountains don’t dig directly into the sea. There are some things many Minnesotans (even with Norwegian roots) don’t understand about their motherland. Oslo has a winter climate more like Kansas City than Minneapolis. The southwest of Norway contains fruit orchards and very mild weather. Go inland and the growing season is short and brutal for most crops.    Meteorologist Sven Sundgaard joined the KARE 11TV in March 2006. Sven was born in St. Paul and raised in Cottage Grove. Sven enjoys camping, running, and traveling, especially to Norway and Sweden to visit relatives. Norwegian Movie Night/Norsk Filmaften at Mindekirken Friday, January 26th, at 7:30 pm there will be a FREE showing of "Detektor" (2000). Norwegian Movie Night/Norsk Filmaften at Mindekirken Friday, December 1st, at 7:30 pm there will be a FREE showing of "Himmelfall" ("Falling Sky"). Norsk Samtalegruppe Friday, November 17, 2006 Norsk Samtalegruppe, 12:20 pm - 1:10 pm, Folwell Hall 147 The University of Minnesota Den Norske Klubben will be hosting another "Norsk Samtalegruppe" on Friday, November 17th. Norsk Samtalegruppe is an opportunity for students to converse in Norwegian in an informal environment. All skill levels are welcome from beginner to native speaker. Norsk Samtalegruppe Monday, October 30, 2006 Norsk Samtalegruppe, 3:30 pm Folwell Hall 148 The University of Minnesota Den Norske Klubben will be hosting another "Norsk Samtalegruppe" on Monday, October 30th. The Norsk Samtalegruppe is an opportunity for students to converse in Norwegian in an informal environment. All skill levels are welcome from beginner to native speaker. Norwegian Movie Night/Norsk Filmaften at Mindekirken Friday, October 27, at 7:30 pm there will be a FREE showing of "The Wild Duck" (Vildanden). Norsk Samtalegruppe and Information Session Friday, October 20, 2006 Norsk Samtalegruppe and Information Session, 12:20 pm - 1:10 pm, Folwell Hall 147 The University of Minnesota Den Norske Klubben will be hosting a "Norsk Samtalegruppe" and an Information Session on Friday, October 20th. The brief information session will be an opportunity for students to find out more about Den Norske Klubben and to enjoy some Norwegian hors d'oeuvres. This will be followed by a Norsk Samtalegruppe, which will be an opportunity for students to converse in Norwegian in an informal environment. All skill levels are welcome from beginner to native speaker. Minneapolis-St. Paul Nordic Roots Festival 2006 Date(s): 9/28/2006 - 10/01/2006 Artists: Väsen, Vajas, Gjallarhorn, Loituma , Maria Kalaniemi , Swåp, and Hoven Droven Full details and ticket info can be found at www.nordicroots.org. Norwegian Movie Night/Norsk Filmaften at Mindekirken Friday, September 29, at 7:30 pm there will be a FREE showing of "En Folkefiende".  Sommer Samtalegruppe 7:00pm Tuesday July 11th Topic: En tur/reise du har vært på. (A trip you have been on.) Location: Fireroast Mountain Cafe 3800 37th. Ave. South Minneapolis, MN 55406 Sommer Samtalegruppe 7:00pm Tuesday June 27th Location: Fireroast Mountain Cafe 3800 37th. Ave. South Minneapolis, MN 55406 Celebrate Midsommar at the American Swedish Institute! Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.    Midsommar welcomes the beginning of summer with music, dancing, and much festivity. The Midsommar Celebration is FREE and open to all.    This annual festival includes traditional music, colorful Swedish folk costumes, folk dance, food, games, crafts, story times and other activities for families and the raising of the majstång, the Swedish Midsummer pole. Special guest performers include the Northern Lights Ensemble, a vocal sextet from northern Sweden; Brodéns Kapell, a fiddle trio from Södermanland, Sweden; and Skatelövs Spelmanslag, five fiddlers from Småland, Sweden.    Visitors can make flowered head wreaths, learn Swedish folk dances and songs, and play Kubb, a Swedish lawn game. There will be story times with “Mamselle Midsommar” (Miss Midsummer), a children’s introduction to woodcraft and special museum tours. The opening ceremonies and program of music and folk dance begin at 10:30 a.m. Performances will take place throughout the day. Sommer Samtalegruppe 7:00pm Tuesday, June 13th Topic: Familie Location: Fireroast Mountain Cafe 3800 37th. Ave. South Minneapolis, MN 55406 Norwegian Movie Night/Norsk Filmaften at Mindekirken Friday, May 26, at 7:30 pm there will be a FREE showing of "Heftig og begeistret"/"Cool and Crazy" a humorous movie about the Berlevåg men's choir from northern Norway. Grieg Recital at Mindekirken - Featuring Soprano Marilyn Vondra May 23 at 12 noon, Ms. Vondra will be singing seventeen Grieg songs in their original language, with narration by Pr. Bruce Arnevik. Ms. Vondra has an extensive background in performing vocal recitals. The New York Times hailed her debut recital as an "Impressive Debut." Ms. Vondra has performed leading roles with regional and Manhattan opera companies. There will be a light lunch at 11 a.m. Performance will be in the sanctuary at 12 noon. 2006 Syttende Mai Events! Saturday, May 13, beginning at noon there will be a family-oriented afternoon of activities at Loring Park, near downtown Minneapolis. At noon there will be a floral presentation at the statue of Ole Bull, followed by a celebration of Norwegian-American heritage. Featured speaker will be Consul General of Norway, Rolf W. Hansen. Activities include: folk dancing, music by male choruses, fiddlers and other musicians, and games for children. There will also be food booths and craft demonstrations.   Saturday, May 13 at 6 p.m. Syttende Mai Minnesota, the sponsoring organization, has announced that Chief Justice Russell A. Anderson of the Minnesota Supreme Court will be the speaker for the traditional Syttende Mai banquet at the MN Valley Country Club. For tickets, please contact Syttende Mai Minnesota, Sons of Norway, at 612 827 3611 or (800) 945 8851.   Sunday, May 14 at 11 a.m, Ms. Marit Rong, ordained Norwegian Pastor, will preach at a festival worship in Mindekirken, the Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church in Minneapolis. At noon there will be a parade through the neighborhood, ending at Mindekirken where refreshments will be served. Children can participate in games and folk dancers will perform.   Tuesday, May 16 at 7 p.m. The Metropolitan Joint Committee of the Sons of Norway lodges will celebrate Syttende Mai at the American Swedish Institute. Lori Ann Lahlum, assistant professor of history, Mankato State University, will speak about Norwegian Women in the Upper Midwest. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival to Feature Four Norwegian Films Date(s): 4/20/2006 - 4/30/2006 Enemy of the People, Kissed by Winter, Rich Country, and Too Much Norway. The Princess Invites You to the Castle Princess Märtha Louise to visit Norway House. Princess Märtha Louise will share her life story and perform a reading of the book "Why Kings and Queens don't wear Crowns" for children and families, at the Van Dusen Center, 1900 LaSalle Avenue Minneapolis. This event sponsored by Norway House is FREE and open to all. A display of the original illustrations by Svein Nyhus will be shown plus refreshments and entertainment will be provided. Call (952) 842-8343 for more information.   Date: 4/15/2006, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Van Dusen Center 1900 LaSalle Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55403 USA  Phone:  952 842-8343 Norway's Princess Märtha Louise to Speak Norway's Princess Märtha Louise will be in the Twin Cities on a speaking and promotional tour for her book "Why Kings and Queens Don't Wear Crowns." She will be at University of Minnesota on Thursday, April 13. Svein Nyhus will speak at 3 p.m. followed by Princess Martha Louise at 4 p.m. The talks are open to the public at no charge.   Date: 4/13/2006, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM For more information call 612-624-4576 Norsk Samtalegruppe Wednesday, April 12, 2006 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Folwell Hall 128 (Gerhard Weiss Library) Girls Choir From Nidaros Cathedral to Sing at Mindekirken Sunday, April 2nd, the renowned Girls’ Choir from the Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim, Norway will sing during the 11:00 a.m. worship service at Mindekirken. They will also present several songs in the sanctuary beginning at 10:45 a.m. prior to worship. Norsk Samtalegruppe Wednesday, March 29, 2006 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Folwell Hall 128 (Gerhard Weiss Library) Norsk Samtalegruppe Wednesday, March 8, 2006 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Folwell Hall 128 (Gerhard Weiss Library) 2005 Syttende Mai! Exhibition Art and Artifact: Sweaters by Designer Solveig Hisdal The Goldstein Museum of Design January 25, 2004 - April 11, 2004 http://www.fashion.at/design/solveig11-2003.htm http://goldstein.che.umn.edu/sweaters.html The Goldstein Museum of Design (On the St. Paul Campus) 241 McNeal Hall 1985 Buford Avenue St. Paul, MN 55108 Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday-Sunday 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Free admission

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