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Swedish American Museum 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60640 Tel: 773-728 8111 | info@samac.org www.swedishamericanmuseum.org Jul 3 – Wednesday 3 to 8 pm: The Museum will have a booth in the Andersonville Farmer’s Market at Clark Street and Berwyn Avenue. Jul 24 – Wednesday 7:30 to 10 am: Start with Art program related to the ongoing exhibit, “Eight Seasons in Sápmi: the Land of the Sámi People.” Jul 25 – Thursday 1 pm: Walking Tour of Andersonville starts at the Museum, guided or self-guided with tour books. Jul 26-28 – Friday through Sunday: The Museum will participate in the Andersonville Sidewalk Sale with deeply discounted items from the store, donated jewelry and collectibles. Jul 27 – Saturday 10 am: Nordic Family Genealogy Center program, a tentative tour of the Family History Center in Wilmette. Jul 27 – Saturday 11 am: Guided tour by curator Veronica Robinson of the permanent exhibit, “Dream of America – Swedish Immigration to Chicago,” for insights into the struggles and triumphs of immigrants. Aug 5-9 – Monday through Friday 9 am to 2 pm: Pioneer the World Day Camp for children of ages 7 to 10; campers visit four different countries, learn about customs and cultural identities, and hold a World’s Fair on Friday to display their handiwork. Aug 15 – Sunday 11 am: Guided tour by curator Veronica Robinson of the permanent exhibit, “Dream of America – Swedish Immigration to Chicago.” Aug 24 – Saturday 10 am: Nordic Family Genealogy Center program, “Brave-Hearted Viking Women,” with Dr. James Borg.
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Swedish Club of Southeast Mich. 22398 Ruth Street, Farmington Hills, MI 48336 | Info: 734-459 0596 www.swedishclub.net Jul 14 – Sunday 1 to 2:30 pm: Potluck Dinner Aug 11 – Sunday 1 to 2:30 pm: Potluck Dinner 8
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Gerry Rodeo Grounds, Gerry, NY Tel: 716-665 0883 | www.scandinavianjamestown.org Jul 19-21 – 12th Annual Scandinavian Folk Festival – one of the largest Scandinavian folk festivals in North America. Come and join the Lecture and Entertainment Program during the three-day event.
LOS ANGELES
SACC-Los Angeles The Lot 1041 N. Formosa Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046 | Tel: 310-622 3616 info@sacc-la.org | www.sacc-la.org Continuing through July 7: Ernest Cole Photographer – an exhibition from the Hasselblad Foundation at the Fowler Museum.
MINNEAPOLIS
American Swedish Institute 2600 Park Ave Minneapolis MN 55407 Tel: 612-871 4907 | info@ASImn.org Jul 25 – Thursday 7 to 11 pm: Cocktails At The Castle: Hot Shop Herring Glass Blow Out – guests are invited to share a meal prepared in an annealer (the oven in which finished glass pieces are cooled), listen to live music, and enjoy a glass-blowing demonstration. Jul 27 – Saturday: Pull, Twist, Blow – Family Afternoon, families are invited to play, explore and create while learning the science and art of glass. Aug 17 – Saturday 6:30 to 10 pm: ASI Crayfish Party in the outdoor courtyard. Enjoy live music and a traditional Swedish crayfish dinner of good breads, strong cheeses, salads, Swedish paj (similar to a quiche) and, of course, lots of crayfish!
NEW YORK
Scandinavian House: The Nordic Center in North America 58 Park Ave @ 38th Street. New York, NY 10016 | Tel: 212 779 3587 www.scandinaviahouse.org Through July 27 – Munch|Warhol and the Multiple Image – the exhibition of two of the 20th century’s most prolific and inventive printmakers – Norwegian Edvard Munch and American Andy Warhol. 18
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PHILADEPHIA
American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19145 | Tel: 215-389 1776 info@americanswedish.org Continuing through Aug 25 – Art by Sigelle – an exhibition of multi-media artworks by Sigelle Oldenburg. Aug 23 – Friday 6:30 pm: Get a taste of Swedish summer at the annual Crayfish Party. Enjoy a platter of crayfish, along with bread, cheese, potato salad and snaps!
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PORTLAND
New Sweden Cultural Heritage Society 8740 SW Oleson Road, Portland, OR 97223 Tel: 503-617 6826 | info@newsweden.org Aug 19-24 – Trollbacken: Language and Culture Camp for children ages 7-13. For more info: www.trollbacken.org.
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Swedish Cultural Center 1920 Dexter Ave N Seattle, WA 98109 Tel: 206-283 1090 info@swedishculturalcenter.org Jun 28 – Friday Talk: UW Visiting Scholar Susan Holmberg gives a talk on: “Almost Paradise? A look at life in contemporary Sweden from a citizen’s perspective.” Free. Jun 28 – Friday 7 pm: D.J. Jonasson spins contemporary Swedish music in the bar, starting at 8 pm. Jul 4 – Thursday: What better place to watch the fireworks over Lake Union? Reserve your tickets now for dinner plus music and fireworks to secure a better seat to watch the fireworks: rsvp@swedishculturalcenter.org or call 206-283 1090.
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Scandinavian Community Centre 6540 Thomas Street, Burnaby, BC V5B 4P9 Tel: 604-294 2777 info@scandinaviancentre.org Sept 23 – Monday: Scandinavian Centre 1st Annual Golf Tournament at Meadow Gardens Golf and Country Club in Pitt Meadows. A fundraiser to promote and preserve Nordic Cultural Activities. Hole and table sponsorships available. Register at www.scandinaviancentre.org/golftournament or call 604-460 6637. 28
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