2015 Northern Lights Auktion Catalog

Benefiting Nordic Heritage Museum

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Become a Member of the Nordic Heritage Museum Member Benefits Include: Membership card allowing unlimited free admission for each Member 10% discount in Gift Shop Kids’ Corner e-mails Subscription to Nordic News and Nordic Kultur Discounted tickets to educational programs and events* Member-only exhibition previews Behind-the-Scenes Tour Night (once a year) Member Appreciation Weeks (20% discount in Museum Shop, twice a year)

Welcome to the Northern Lights Auktion! We are thrilled to welcome so many friends old and new to the Nordic Heritage Museum’s most important fundraising event of the year.

Tonight we celebrate the past 35 years of the Nordic Heritage Museum’s legacy and together look forward to the future of this invaluable home for community and culture. We are extremely grateful to the Auktion Committee, to the community members and businesses that donated to this year’s event, and, of course, to everyone in attendance tonight. Thank you for being here, and thank you for bidding generously in support of the Museum.

Tonight’s auction benefits a wide variety of Nordic Heritage Museum initiatives and activities—from exhibitions underscoring contemporary Nordic culture such as Finland: Designed Environments to the preservation of donated heritage objects in the permanent collection; from programs for families, including Nordic Stories and LEGO Workshops, to symposiums that receive national attention, such as the Nordic Knitting Conference. Through exhibitions, programs, and events, the Nordic Heritage Museum continues to share the Nordic spirit, as it has since first opening its doors in 1979.

It has been our pleasure to work with the Museum staff as we prepared for tonight’s auction. Special thanks to Events and Sponsorship Coordinator Matt McCallum and Deputy Director of External Affairs Jan Woldseth Colbrese, who acted as the primary liaisons between the Auktion Committee and the staff and coordinated much of what you will enjoy tonight.

To all of the staff and volunteers who contributed to tonight’s event, we applaud your work and thank you.

We wish you all an enjoyable evening: time spent with old and new friends, a menu that creatively blends Nordic and Pacific Northwest influences, and the opportunity to bid on unique items and experiences. We are grateful for your generous giving and support.

Warmest regards from the Auktion Committee,

Linda Christenson Co-Chair of the 2014 Northern Lights Auktion

Donna Johnson Pedersen Co-Chair of the 2014 Northern Lights Auktion

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Welcome from ceo eric nelSon Welcome to the Nordic Heritage Museum’s 30th Annual Northern Lights Auktion! Tonight’s event has been the backbone of the Nordic Heritage Museum’s fundraising for the past three decades. We’re thrilled to have so many friends of the Nordic Heritage Museum gathered in one place to celebrate and generously support the exhibitions, programs, and events that the Museum offers to share the Nordic spirit.

We have an exceptional gala event planned for you tonight, with many opportunities to support the Museum by bidding on a wide variety of live and silent lots. This year’s program features a tribute to former Board President and current Board member Allan Osberg and his wife Inger Osberg. Allan and Inger have made invaluable contributions to the Nordic Heritage Museum. Not only have they given generously to the Museum, they also offer their wisdom, intelligence, and pragmatism behind the scenes. Allan and Inger lead by example and we are so pleased to be able to honor them tonight. I also wish to extend my thanks to everyone who has made this important event possible. Thank you to the Auktion Committee, led by our Auktion Co-Chairs Linda Christenson and Donna Johnson Pedersen, to our volunteers, donors, and staff, and of course, to you: our supporters, our friends, and tonight, our guests.

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Your continued support of the Nordic Heritage Museum has allowed us to produce the diverse and enjoyable programing our membership has come to expect. It has allowed us to bring exciting exhibitions from around the world to Ballard, and to share Nordic culture with the entire community. Perhaps most excitingly, we are well on our way to moving into our purpose-built facility on Market Street. With a little more than $14 million to go, we are closer than ever to realizing our dream of a new building to protect, share, and celebrate Nordic arts and culture.

Thank you for attending this evening’s event and bidding on our auction lots in support of the Museum! We hope you have a great time!

Eric Nelson CEO Nordic Heritage Museum

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Honoree Spotlight: Allan and Inger Osberg Spotlight Items

This year, the Nordic Heritage Museum honors Allan and Inger Osberg for their magnanimous contributions to the Nordic Heritage Museum. Allan Osberg was raised in Seattle. His mother immigrated to the United States with her siblings at age four from Krokvåg, Jämtlands Län, Sweden.

His father, Axel Osberg, emigrated from Östanväck, Västerbotten, Sweden at the age of sixteen. In Seattle, Axel formed the Osberg Construction Company in the 1920s. Allan graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Civil Engineering in 1945, and then proceeded to Harvard University to receive a Master’s Degree in the same field, specializing in Soil Mechanics. Two years later, he joined Osberg Construction Company.

Allan and his wife, Inger have been married for fifty-six years.

They have raised two children, Kimberley Osberg Lippman and Tom Osberg, and they have a grandchild, Sophia Lippman.

The Osbergs have traveled broadly, including most recently a world tour from South Africa to Singapore. They are active members of the Museum and attend a wide variety of programs, exhibitions, and events.

Live Auction #19: Rosemaled Grandfather Clock

Allan is deeply involved in Board leadership at the Nordic Heritage Museum, and has been for several years. He celebrates his own Swedish heritage and Inger’s Norwegian roots. The Osbergs have also been active in environmental, educational, and artistic organizations across the Northwest, including the University of Washington and the Woodland Park Zoo.

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A cruciAl yeAr in the Journey to our neW Home We are at a crucial point in our journey to our new home on Market Street. As most of you know, the Nordic Heritage Museum has been working toward building a new, purposebuilt museum space in downtown Ballard. This new space will create many opportunities for visiting exhibitions, improvements to core exhibitions, and expanded programing.

We are very excited to report that the final design phase has begun. We have entered into contracts with our exhibition design firm, Ralph Appelbaum Associates, and our architectural firm, Mithun for the roughly $4 million final design scope of work. Once this phase is complete, we’ll be ready to break ground. Our timeline anticipates that the final design phase will be complete by this time next year—leading to a much anticipated ground breaking in spring of 2016.

We are anxiously awaiting word on funding through the Washington State Legislature. At the beginning of this session, we requested $2 million for construction as a part of the Building for the Arts program. The Building for the Arts program, or the BFA, was created by the State legislature in 1991, and awards grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit performing arts, art museum, and cultural organizations for capital projects. If the state legislature votes to fully fund the 2015 BFA, we’ll be $2 million closer to opening the doors of the new Nordic Museum. Thank you so much if you have already contacted your legislator about the Museum’s role in this vital program. If you haven’t yet, please reach out to your Representatives and State Senators asking them to support the Museum.

We are also pleased to share that we are anticipating funding from a Danish foundation associated with the shipping industry. Over the next few months, we will continue to pursue other funding opportunities from abroad. We are actively developing partnerships with organizations in the Nordic

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countries that will be mutually beneficial for years to come.

This summer, we will be pursuing funding from King County, and seeking additional corporate and foundation support.

We are very grateful for the individual gifts that have been secured. We were especially pleased to start the month of April with a signed pledge for 1 million dollars from two of our longtime members. To those of you, who have contributed to these efforts in any way—thank you for your time, your energy, and your generosity. Each and every gift is deeply appreciated.

Unfortunately, even with our positive news, a significant funding gap persists. We are well on our way, but have not yet reached our goal. It is essential that we stay on the established construction schedule, without delays, so we can vacate our current leased building in coordination with Seattle Public Schools’ plan to return the building to an elementary school.

The only way to ensure that we keep to the established timeline is to have the necessary funds in place. Seattle Schools will terminate our lease to allow renovation and conversion of the building, so it is crucial that we continue and complete our journey to our new home.

Next year, we will kick-off a broad public campaign, but for now, we are still looking to our closest supporters to lead the way. Thanks to the generosity of Allan and Inger Osberg’s pledge to match capital campaign donations, your contributions will now have an even bigger impact.

Thank you all for being here tonight, and for being supporters of the Nordic Heritage Museum. I look forward to seeing all that we can accomplish together.

Jan Woldseth Colbrese Deputy Director of External Affairs, Nordic Heritage Museum

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Around the Auction!

During the Silent Auction, keep an eye out for these great opportunities!

Photo Favors Drop off your coat then step right up for your attendee photo favor! Each bidder will receive a complimentary photo to commemorate the evening. Additional photos may be purchased and make great gifts and mementos. Be sure to stop by with your family, friends, and favorite table mates for a group shot!

Pearl Raffle

Program 4:30

President’s Club Preview and Reception Main Hallway and Princessa Room

5:00 Complimentary Champagne and Silent Auction Opening Main Hallway and Princessa Room

Formerly called the Golden Raffle, this Northern Lights Auktion tradition gives bidders the opportunity to win the Live Auction lot of their choice!* Tickets are just $100 each for the chance to win packages worth thousands, but there are only 150 tickets available! Look for Pearl Raffle ticket sellers wearing pearl beads.

Complimentary

Excluded Items: #19 Rosemaled Grandfather Clock, #22 Maui Vacation, #26 VIP Experience at Churchill Downs.

6:00 Silent Auction Closing Times

Don’t miss these great chances during the Live Auction!

Nordic Spirits Kick the bidding off right by purchasing a round of Aquavit shots for your table—or send them to another table for a fun surprise! Just $50 for 10 shots, you can keep the party going throughout the evening while supporting the Museum. Every time a round is purchased we ring the party bell!

Centerpieces Looking for one more memento from your evening? It’s not too late! Take home the beautifully designed centerpiece of your choice for just $50, and all proceeds will benefit the Museum!

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Attendee Photos Main Hallway

6:00 6:15 6:30 6:45

Red Section Closing Blue Section Closing Art Section Closing Silver Section Closing

6:45 Seating for Dinner

Leonesa Ballroom

7:00 Live Auction & Fund-A-Need

Leonesa Ballroom

Nordic Spirits

and Centerpiece Sales

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Menu Starters Pickled Herring and Brown Bread

Spotlight Items

Fennel Scented Scallops served over Turnip Puree, Sea Beans and Truffle Vinaigrette

Salad Roasted Beet Carpaccio with Goat Cheese Mousse, Walnuts and Sherry Vinaigrette

EntrĂŠe Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Tenderloin served over Cauliflower Puree, Asparagus and Cherry Cider Jus

Vegetarian EntrĂŠe Pappardelle with Grilled Marinated Artichokes, Arugula and Feta Cheese

Dessert Chocolate Chiffon Cake with Blood Orange and Chocolate Mousse with Chocolate Ganache Live Auction #21: Take Home The Color of Time

Goat Cheese Cheesecake with Shortbread and Fig Jam

Coffee and Tea Service Wines Chardonnay Chateau Ste Michelle, Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Chateau Ste Michelle, Columbia Valley Wine generously underwritten by Chateau Ste Michelle

Live Auction #12: Private Studio Tour and Reception with Steve Jensen 12

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Auctioneer Ian Lindsay

HoW the Auction WorkS ExpressPay™ All guests must register for ExpressPay™ service at Registration. By registering for this service, you can avoid standing in line to pay for your purchases at the end of the night.

Ian is a local actor and drama teacher when not helping organizations with benefit auctions. A member of the board of Shunpike, he works to promote the necessary role of the arts in our Pacific Northwest community. A graduate of Seattle University’s Drama and Philosophy programs, Ian has been honored to serve a wide range of non-profit organizations in raising funds throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond. His style helps to keep an event light, fun, tastefully appropriate, and on schedule, which makes Ian a favorite with diverse groups.

mASter oF ceremonieS Meeghan Black

Sign up for ExpressPay™ by providing the registration assistant with a VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover credit card, or a signed check made out to Nordic Heritage Museum, which will be run through the payment system and kept on file for the evening.

During the Live Auction, you will receive a receipt of your total spending during the Silent Auction and the first portion of the Live Auction.

At the close of the auction, your purchases will be totaled and charged as directed. You may proceed directly to the Secure Release area to collect your purchases without stopping at the payment checkout lines. Arrangements may be made for a later pick-up date at the Nordic Heritage Museum. All items must be picked up no later than 30 days following the auction.

In the event you did not purchase any items, your charge slip or check will be returned ‘VOID.’ For questions please contact Deputy Director of Operations, Sandra Nestorovic at 206.789.5707 x36.

Silent Auction

Meeghan Black is an Emmy award-winning broadcast journalist and communications specialist. She has spent her career telling stories, delivering key messages and engaging audiences, many times in very unpredictable situations! After nearly 30 years, Meeghan has shifted gears and is now harnessing her communications skills and talents as principal at Meeghan Black Media. As a consultant, she helps individuals and companies create their own engaging message and communicate it across all media platforms, never forgetting to have fun along the way.

Meeghan is native to the Puget Sound area, a University of Washington graduate and is a frequent emcee and keynote speaker for various regional events. She lives in the Seattle area with her husband and daughter.

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All silent auction sections open at 5:00 p.m. The sections close at staggered times throughout the evening. Please see page 11 for silent auction closing times. Each item offered in the silent auction will have a bid sheet placed near it. Make a bid by writing your bidder number opposite the amount you wish to bid on the form. Please press hard—you are making three copies. You do not have to take the next available amount on the form but may skip ahead to a higher bid price. The next bidder must bid higher than you or bid the guaranteed price to be successful.

Minimum Bid A minimum bid has been established for each silent auction item. You may not bid below this amount.

Guaranteed Bid Most silent auction items have a “Guaranteed Bid” price. To guarantee that you are the successful bidder, enter your bid number in the box next to the “Guaranteed Bid” price. This will instantly make you the successful bidder and owner of the auction lot.

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Closing You may bid on any item in any silent auction section until the section is closed. Announcements will be made prior to each closing. At the posted closing time, a silent auction closer will circle the winning bid on each form and collect the forms.

Pearl Raffle

Checkout

Located at Registration The “bank” will open at 4:30 p.m. Payment by the successful bidder may be made at any time during the evening after the bank opens. Please allow 30 minutes following the close of each silent auction section and 10 minutes following the sale of each live auction item before requesting a receipt.

During the Silent Auction, guests will be invited to participate in the Pearl Raffle. Only 150 tickets will be sold at $100 each.

The winner of the raffle will be announced at the start of the Live Auction, and will be allowed to select one Live Auction item.

All guests must register for ExpressPay™ service at Registration. Payment in full is mandatory on the evening of the auction. Only VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover credit cards will be accepted as payment.

Excluded Items: #19 Rosemaled Grandfather Clock, #22 Maui Vacation, #26 VIP Experience at Churchill Downs.

Secure Release

Live Auction Guests may preview live auction items just outside the Princessa Ballroom at the Grand Hyatt from the time the doors open until the start of the live auction. The live auction will begin during dinner and continue without interruption until all items have been auctioned.

To bid in the live auction, hold your bid card up high with the number facing the auctioneer. Either the auctioneer or a bid spotter can accept your bid. The auctioneer reserves the right to reject any bid that is merely a fractional advance over the previous bid. The highest bid acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be deemed a legal contract with that bidder to purchase the item. The auctioneer reserves the right to settle any and all disputes, complaints, misunderstandings, errors, and sales at his discretion.

Fund-A-Need During the live auction, the auctioneer will announce the opportunity to support Fund-A-Need. Please see page 29 for more information about Fund-A-Need and how it supports the Museum. The auctioneer will invite you to hold up your Bid Card to pledge $100, $250, $500, $1,000, $2,500, $5,000, or $10,000 toward this cause. Hold your card in the air until the auctioneer reads your bidder number aloud. You will pay your pledge along with your auction purchases. You may hold up your auction bid card multiple times to pledge more than one amount. During the final round at the $100 pledge level you will be asked to write a dollar amount on the back of the Fund-A-Need sheet and sign your name. At this time you can pledge as much or as little as you feel comfortable giving. We are hoping for 100% participation during Fund-A-Need this year. Once you’ve written an amount and signed your name auction volunteers will come to each table and collect the final pledges.

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The Secure Release area will open at 8:30 p.m. Successful ExpressPay™ bidders will receive a report of their purchases at their table shortly after the close of bidding for the items.

Following the Live Auction, they may then proceed directly to the Secure Release area to collect their purchases or arrange for a later pick up date and then depart.

All items must be removed the night of the auction unless otherwise indicated. Items the are eligible for delayed pick up must be retrieved from the Nordic Heritage Museum by appointment no later than 30 days following the auction. Any items that are not removed or scheduled for a later pickup within 30 days will be considered donations to the Nordic Heritage Museum.

All sales are final. No exchanges or refunds will be allowed.

Sales Tax and Tax Deductibility No sales tax is due on items sold at a fundraising event. The Nordic Heritage Museum is a registered 501(c) (3) charitable organization. If the price you pay for an item exceeds its fair market value, the excess portion of the price may be tax deductible as a charitable contribution. Please consult your tax advisor or preparer for details.

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General Rules and Information Please pay attention to all conditions, restrictions, and expiration dates on items and services. Gift certificates do not include tax, gratuity, or alcoholic beverages. Unless otherwise noted, all items and services must be claimed and used by the expiration date.

Dates for all trips and events must be mutually arranged with the donor, unless otherwise noted. All reservations should be made at least 30 days in advance. All tickets in travel packages are for coach travel, unless otherwise specified. No refunds are permitted for canceled, lost, or unused tickets and/ or accommodations.

The Nordic Heritage Museum has attempted to describe and catalog all items correctly. All items are sold ‘as is.’ The Nordic Heritage Museum neither warrants or represents, and shall in no event be responsible for the correctness of the descriptions, genuineness, authorship, provenance, or condition of the property. No statement contained in this catalog or made orally at the sale or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. The Nordic Heritage Museum reserves the right to withdraw any item prior to bidding.

Live Auction

7:00 p.m.

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Zoo Tour with Allan and Inger Value: $850 Join 2015 Auction Honorees Allan and Inger Osberg and Deborah Jensen, CEO of the Woodland Park Zoo, for a oneof-a-kind experience! Ten (10) guests will enjoy an exclusive insider’s tour of the Woodland Park Zoo and lunch with Allan and Inger Osberg. Don’t miss this fantastic behindthe-scenes look at the spectacular animals at the Woodland Park Zoo! Redeem for a mutually agreeable within one year of the auction date and give at least four (4) weeks notice.

Allan & Inger Osberg Woodland Park Zoo

Spotlight Item

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Nordic Treats for a Year Value: $600 Treat yourself to a year of Nordic treats! Each month, pick up a homemade delicacy made just for you! Mari-Ann Kind Jackson bakes kvæfjordkake, also called Verdens Beste (the World’s Best); Jan Colbrese and Eric Nelson are making rosettes; Sandy Haug will make her famous Princess Gem cookies; Margaret Lidberg makes delicious haverflog (Swedish oatmeal cookies); Louise Torseth will whip up a mouth watering batch of krumkake; and Mina Larsen makes the best kransekake anywhere.

Treats will be brought to the Museum by the bakers on the first Friday of each month except for January. January’s pick up date will be Friday, January 8. The winning bidder is responsible for picking up their treats at the Museum each month.

Jan Woldseth Colbrese Sandy Haug Mari-Ann Kind Jackson Mina Larsen Margaret Lidberg Eric Nelson

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Louise Torseth

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Live Auction 7:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m. Live Auction

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Value: $900

Norway Dinner

Celebrating something special? Let Norske Kvinner take care of cooking! You invite twenty-four (24) guests to your home, set the table and Norske Kvinner delivers an elegant assortment of classic Norwegian open faced sandwiches, ready for you to serve with your choice of libations. Dazzle your guests when you bring in the large Kvæfjordkake, also called The World’s Best Cake, and feel free to take all the credit.

Join Krystn and Kim Nesselquist at their home for a traditional Norwegian “Rakfisk lag.” Enjoy Hallingdal Mountain trout, preserved as only the Norwegians can! Brought over from Norway by Kim in the fall. This traditional meal also involves many “Skål!” with beer and aquavit. Dinner is for eight (8) people.

Classic Norwegian Dinner Party

Mutually acceptable date. Not available November 24–December 2

Nordic Dinner Series Value: $1,000

To be scheduled for a mutually agreeable date.

Kim & Krystn Nesselquist

Norske Kvinner

Denmark Dinner

Greenland by Congressman Jim McDermott

A traditional Danish Christmas luncheon for five (5) with Nordic Heritage Museum executives and the President of the Board of Trustees at the Kirkland residence of the Bendix-Bang family. Dinner will be served on traditional Royal Copenhagen blue fluted dinnerware. Enjoy aquavit and Danish beer, accompanied by a variety of Danish music.

Value: $500

Mutually agreeable date in November or early December.

Congressman Jim McDermott has brought his unique talents to this year’s auction with a beautiful Sumi-e style painting titled, Greenland. This piece was hand painted by Congressman McDermott on rice paper.

Jacob Bang & Kirstine Bendix-Knudsen

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Congressman Jim McDermott

Finland Dinner

Value: $1,000

Value: $1,000

Host a Finlandia-themed gathering for up to ten (10) friends in your home or at the Museum. Celebrate the 150th anniversary of Finnish composer Jean Sibelius’s birth with an evening of Finnish classical music and traditional food and drink.

Mutually agreeable date between November 2015–March 2016.

Pirkko Borland | Gunnar Damström Kristiina Hiukka | Anne Uusnakki

Iceland Brunch

Spotlight Item

Value: $1,000

Join Margie and Margret for an Icelandic Brunch!

Traditional Icelandic breakfast treats for ten (10) guests at the Nordic Heritage Museum.

Mutually agreeable date.

Margaret Wright | Margret Solvadottir

Sweden Dinner

Live Auction #5: Nordic Dinner Series

Value: $1,000

Join Pat & Bob for a Swedish Picnic for four (4) aboard their 36’ Swedish Malö sailboat. They have spent time living and working in Sweden for the past 50 years, and in 1999–2000 they bought a boat and sailed from the Baltic through the Göta Canal before shipping it home. During that year they were invited to a dinner with Nobel Laureates at the Royal Palace. This is their way of saying thank you to Sweden, a country that has supported Bob’s scientific research and teaching, and enhanced their lives.

Mutually agreeable date.

Pat & Bob Charlson

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Live Auction 7:00 p.m.

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Value: $2,100

Value: $700

Take a home a breath-taking painting by Norwegian artist Eva Isaksen. This 2007 collage on paper titled By Blue Water is framed in maple wood and would be a lovely addition to any home or collection. Using items from her garden, Isaksen creates monoprints on fiber paper, which are layered with an acrylic medium, leaving only what has been printed visible. Each artwork consists of numerous layers of monoprints, creating one cohesive composition full of color and depth. Isaksen’s work is part of several public and corporate collections, including Nordland Regional Hospital, Bodø, Norway, Boeing, Goldman Sachs, Intel, Nordstrom, Blue Cross, and the US Embassy in Riga, Latvia. Isaksen was also honored with a Fellowship from Artists Trust in 2011. She has exhibited with the Foster/ White Gallery since 2002. The King and Queen of Norway have also been presented with a piece of her artwork.

Relish dinner at Odin Brewing Company in Tukwila for up to six (6) people. Dinner includes four seasonal courses expertly paired with Odin beers. Odin Brewing Company has been in business for the past five years based on producing “Great Beers Designed with Great Food in Mind.”

One of the two brewery owners will be on hand to offer their beer expertise during your meal. The winning bidder will also receive a signed bottle of one of Odin’s premium beers and—the true mark of a Viking—a new drinking horn. Transportation will be provided.

By Blue Water by Eva Isaksen

A Feast Fit for a Viking

Odin Brewing Co. Owners: Wes Peterson & Dan Lee Jan & Mike Colbrese

Eva Isaksen

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Value: $2,000

Sounders Suite Value: $2,000 Cheer on the Seattle Sounders from a luxury suite at CenturyLink Field! The suite is at the Field Level in the Red Zone and accommodates sixteen (16) people. This package also include four (4) parking passes, and the first round of drinks is included. Get ready to cheer on the team from the best seats in the house. Your suite is complete with cutting-edge technology, luxurious furnishings, fabulous amenities, and first-class service.

Date to be set for a mutually agreeable game during the 2015 season.

Greg & Kiki Root Supergraphics: A Division of GM Nameplate Nordic Heritage Museum

Who’s Got Spirit?

Huskies vs. Cougars: Apple Cup Showdown Who’s got more pride in their school? Show your Husky or Cougar pride with active bidding! The top bidder will also be treated to a pregame tour of Husky Stadium, led by UW Associate Athletic Director, Chip Lydum.

Husky Package 2 lucky Husky Fans will enjoy cheering their team on at the biggest game of the year, Apple Cup! Tickets provided by the University of Washington. Also take home your mini replica Husky helmet and a Husky flag to proudly display your Purple and Gold UW loyalty.

Cougar Package 2 lucky Cougar Fans will enjoy cheering on their beloved Cougs with tickets provided by Washington State University.

Also take home a mini replica Cougar helmet signed by Coach Mike Leach and a beautiful, crimson WSU flag!

University of Washington Washington State University Linda Christenson Jan & Mike Colbrese Stephanie & Peter Maurer

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Live Auction 7:00 p.m.

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Value: $1,000

Value: Priceless

Want to throw a child you love a birthday party to remember? Host a party for twenty-five (25) at the Nordic Heritage Museum! Guests will receive a guided tour of the Dream of America followed by age-appropriate festivities in the auditorium. The party-worthy menu includes pølse (Norwegian hotdogs), soft drinks, and cupcakes.

Join Sig Hansen, captain of the F/V Northwestern and star of Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch, for a once-ina-lifetime opportunity. Sig and his wife June will host a traditional Norwegian dinner party for ten (10) with food and fun for everyone! Don’t miss the chance to spend an evening with this living legend and hear all the stories that don’t make it to television.

Kid’s Birthday Party at the Museum

To be arranged at a mutually agreeable date and time. Please schedule the party at least two months in advance. Decorations, additional food, and favors to be provided by the winning bidder.

Kim & Krystn Nesselquist

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Supper with Sig

To be arranged at a mutually agreeable date and time.

Sig & June Hansen

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North Puget Sound Fishing Excursion

Red Böt

Value: $1,250

Value: $1,300

Bring a friend aboard the 26-foot Fjordshark, departing from the Everett Marina, for up to eight hours of fishing in the Puget Sound. All fishing gear is provided, as well as morning coffee, refreshments, and lunch. Once back at the dock, your catch will cleaned and packed, ready to take home for a delicious dinner!

Inspired by the close ties between his Norwegian heritage and the fishing industry, celebrated local artist Steve Jensen creates beautiful images that represent the relationship between Nordics and the sea. Red Canoe, or Red Böt will be a beautiful addition to the winning bidder’s home or office.

Steve Jensen Studios

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Private Studio Tour and Reception with Steve Jensen Value: $100/person Only 100 tickets are available for this exclusive event!

Please join us on Friday, September 18 at 7:00 p.m. for a private reception at the Capitol Hill studio, gallery space, and home of celebrated local artist Steve Jensen. There will be great food, live music, and the opportunity to mingle with the artist while shopping the gallery of Jensen’s work. Winning bidders will be entered into a drawing to win the piece of their choice from the gallery, valued at $1,200! This is a party not to be missed, so purchase tickets for yourself, your family, and your friends. To bid on this item, simply raise your hand and hold up your fingers to indicate the number of tickets you would like to purchase.

Steve Jensen & Vincent Lipe Nordic Heritage Museum

Winning bidder understands that this is not a licensed guide and not a purchased trip, but a guest invitation to board a private vessel. Guests are responsible for acquiring proper fishing licenses. To be arranged for a mutually agreeable Saturday or Sunday between July 25, 2015 and September 27, 2015.

Hans Aarhus

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Mustad Fishing Gear Value: $1,250 Every outdoorsman relies on their equipment for success on the water, and Mustad is the leader in performance gear for those who take fishing seriously. This gear package includes: the Viking Thermotic two-piece suit, the ultimate in safety and function for professional anglers; the 7-10 gram fishing rod and matching travel case, perfect for elusive winter steelhead or a nice rainbow and no longer available in stores; the Team Deep Sea Atlantic RS25 fishing reel, perfect for most offshore fishing trips and also no longer available in stores; pliers; line; clippers; forceps; a knife; a hat; a 20-lb. scale and the book Mustad: Fish Hooks for the World. With this package you’ll be prepared for almost any fishing excursion.

Mustad Autoline Inc.

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Value: Priceless

Estimated Value: $3,500 Dream Value: $6,000

On the Field Sounders Experience What’s better than cheering on the Sounders live from the stands at CenturyLink Field? How about watching the warmup right on the pitch? This package includes four (4) tickets to a Sounders match and four (4) sideline pre-match passes.

To make sure you come prepared, this package also includes four (4) team scarves, but watch out—you’ll be so close to the action, you might get mistaken as a member of the team!

Experience non-transferable. Certificate can only be redeemed for a mutually agreeable regular season match.

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Seattle Sounders FC

Deadliest Catch BBQ Value: $100/person

Doug Dixon and Tor Tollessen will host an exclusive seafood BBQ and VIP tour of Pacific Fishermen Shipyard, including the F/V Northwestern from Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch on Saturday, May 30, 2015. Keep an eye out for Captain Sig Hansen and his crew! Up to fifty (50) people are invited to join in this unique Ballard experience, which includes a BBQ of alder-smoked king crab and salmon, and pan-seared wild Alaskan Weathervane scallops. This is an auction favorite, so be sure to snag your tickets fast! To bid on this item, simply raise your hand and hold up your fingers to indicate the number of tickets you would like to purchase.

Doug Dixon, Pacific Fishermen Shipyard

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Tor Tollessen, Lunde Marine Electronics

Aquavit Tasting Value: $750 Join Lexi from the Old Ballard Liquor Co. for an evening of local craft Aquavit and a delicious New Nordic dinner. Up to six (6) people will indulge in an immersive culinary experience, enjoying a gourmet 4-course meal showcasing the best of seasonal, modern Scandinavian cuisine with Aquavit pairings and tastings, and learn about the history and culture of this hard-to-find spirit. These educational sessions are highly regarded by industry professionals, making this a unique and special night for everyone involved.

Event must be scheduled on a weeknight and is contingent upon the donor’s schedule, no more than 6 people, and will be held at a Seattle location to be determined. Donation expires after 1 year.

Rosemaled Grandfather Clock

Take home a piece of Nordic heritage! This one of a kind clock was hand-painted by Craft School rosemaling instructor Marilyn Hansen and her students,and was built

by Craft School woodcarving instructors Tore Vollan and Erik Holt. This elegant Scandinavian-style clock features four different chimes with night silence options and a decorative pendulum that can be seen through the glass viewing port hole. The clock offers more unique features than first meets the eye: a hidden liquor cabinet stocked with a bottle of Aalborg Jabilæums aquavit, and a secret compartment in the base of the clock, traditionally used to hide valuables.

Don Larson Tore Vollan Erik Holt Marylin Hansen and her Rosemaling Students

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International Viking Voyage Value: $4,500 Follow in your ancestors’ footsteps and take a breathtaking journey to Norway! Two (2) lucky travelers will embark on a world-renowned Hurtigruten cruises, and sail port to port along the coastline, experiencing the charm, hospitality, and magic of Norwegian culture.

You will receive a gift certificate in your name for the Hurtigruten cruise and two $500 airline gift certificates. Allow at least three weeks for processing.

Hurtigruten | Icelandair

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Take Home The Color of Time Value: $6,000 If you enjoyed the Nordic Heritage Museum’s autumn 2014 exhibition The Color of Time: Ballard From Dusk to Dawn, now is your chance to take home your own photograph by Tod Gangler. This beautiful image captures a sunset view from the Ballard Bridge, overlooking the ever-changing Ballard landscape and the site of the new Nordic Heritage Museum. This piece also includes a signature from the artist.

Tod Gangler

Old Ballard Liquor Co.

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Fund-A-Need The Nordic Heritage Museum is here because of contributors like you.

From our earliest days, the Nordic Heritage Museum has survived and thrived because of a dedicated network of donors, volunteers, and visitors. For thirty-five years, we have celebrated traditions and engaged new audiences, nurturing our roots while expanding our branches wider.

The Fund-A-Need portion of the auction is vital to the Museum’s growth, and allows us to create a legacy for future generations by presenting immersive cultural experiences through exhibitions, festivals, and community and educational programs.

Live Auction #22: Maui Vacation

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Maui Vacation Value: $6,000 Escape cold and rainy November in Washington, and fly to Maui for a seven-night (7) stay! Fly on Alaska Airlines and stay in a lovely two-bedroom condo at Maui Schooner Resort. Just a short walk from the beach on Maalaea Bay, the resort also boasts tennis courts, an outdoor pool, hot tub, and putting green.

Airfare is provided via two (2) gift certificates. The winning bidder is responsible for booking flights. Check-in is November 14, 2015 and checkout is November 21, 2015. Dates cannot be changed.

Additional expenses (parking, taxes, etc.) not included.

In the last year the Nordic Heritage Museum has presented over 100 public programs: lectures, film screenings, workshops, classes, and more. We hosted critically acclaimed exhibitions that covered a diverse range of topics, from the changing landscape of Ballard to mid-century modern furniture to Norse mythology. We hosted major events such as the Mostly Nordic Chamber Music Series, Viking Days, a sold-out Nordic Knitting Conference, and Yulefest.

We shared the Nordic spirit with 55,000 visitors last year, including 6,000 children who participated in education programming and visited on school tours. We are pleased to host dinners and festivals, and to offer our facility to such community staples as the Norwegian Male Chorus and Scandinavian Language Institute.

We hold dear our ancestors’ heritage with projects like the award-winning Voices of Ballard and Beyond while celebrating contemporary culture and interests with publications like the Nordic Kultur magazine and the cinematic celebration, the Nordic Lights Film Festival. We help our members and visitors draw connections between past and present, and ensure that Nordic heritage thrives for future generations to enjoy.

Support of tonight’s Fund-A-Need demonstrates your commitment to the Museum, allowing us to continue our commitment to you.

Nordic Heritage Museum | Alaska Airlines

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Golden Eagle Dinner Cruise

VIP Experience at Churchill Downs

Value: $300/couple

Value: Priceless

Join Auktion Co-Chairs Linda Christenson and Donna Johnson Pedersen on Saturday, September 12, 2015 for a fun, relaxing evening of cruising Lake Washington aboard Honorary Consul Lars Jonsson’s 85-foot McQueen M/V Golden Eagle. Available for fifteen (15) couples only, this four-hour cruise includes a four-course gourmet meal with wine and all the amenities!

• VIP Private Jockey Club Suite for 2 at Churchill Downs during the Spring, September, or Fall 2015 Meets

Set date: Saturday, September 12, 2015

• Round-trip coach class airfare for 2 from within the 48 contiguous U.S. to Louisville, KY

Lars Jonsson & Laurie McDonald-Jonsson

• Race Named in Your Honor & Trophy Presentation • 3-night stay in a standard guest room at the Hyatt Regency Louisville

Linda & Carl Christenson

• Winspire booking & concierge service

Donna & Ken Pedersen

Experience the exciting and colorful spectacle of thoroughbred racing with your party of two (2) as the nation’s finest horses compete at Churchill Downs. Enjoy a relaxing stay at the luxurious Jockey Club Suite for you and a guest.

Each luxury suite is appointed with a private balcony providing a panoramic view of the racetrack, a self-service wagering machine, a wet bar and first class service (food and beverage costs not included).

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Tug Boat Cruise $750 Leaving from Fremont, head out on a 2-hour lake ride adventure for six (6) people on a 50-ft. working tugboat.

With a gourmet lunch provided by the Auktion Co-Chairs, and top-shelf wine to wash it down with, you’ll be sure to have a wonderful experience.

Date and time to be mutually agreed upon Fremont Tug Boat Company Inc. Donna Johnson Pederson & Ken Pederson Linda & Carl Christenson

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Northern Lights in Your Home Value: $1,000 The magic of the Northern Lights in Norway will grace your home with light and wonder. This archival photograph by Jan Helge Fornes of Borkenes, Norway, will add radiance to any room.

Jan Helge Fornes Mari-Ann Kind Jackson

This package also includes a race named in your honor: your personalized race name will be listed in the program, and you and your guest will be escorted into the Paddock for the saddling prior to your race. After viewing the selected race from trackside, you will step into the Trackside Winner’s Circle and present a trophy engraved with your name to the winning owner, jockey, or trainer. You will also receive a duplicate trophy and an 8”x10” color photograph taken in the Winner’s Circle to take home as a memento. The winning bidder will also receive 2 Julep cups, a Julep strainer, a bottle of Bulleit bourbon, and custom hats from Goorin Bros. Hat Shop.

Valid for the Spring Meet (May 7–June 27, 2015; Thursdays– Sundays), September Meet (September 11–27, 2015; Thursdays–Sundays), or the Fall Meet (November 4–November 29, 2015), subject to availability. Not valid during Derby Week (last weekend of April through first weekend of May), or on premium dates such as Opening Weeks, Downs After Dark (select Saturday evenings), and major holidays. Dates subject to change. Airfare must be booked within one year from the date of purchase. Airfare taxes and a $25 per person processing fee are the responsibility of the purchaser. Blackout dates: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s weeks. Must be booked a minimum of 60 days in advance. Reservations are subject to availability. Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen, or destroyed. All purchases are non-refundable. Packages cannot be resold. Ground transportation is not included.

Nordic Heritage Museum | Mrs. Cooks Donna & Ken Pedersen | Goorin Bros. Hat Shop Jan & Mike Colbrese

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Value: $2,600

Value: $50/person

Hall of Famer Randy Johnson is arguably one of the greatest pitchers to ever take the mound. Own a piece of Mariners and Major League Baseball history with an authentic uniform autographed by the “Big Unit” himself, a Mariner’s jacket, and a bobblehead featuring Randy Johnson and Dan Wilson together. This package comes with four (4) Diamond Club seats at Safeco Field for the May 28, 2015 game versus the Cleveland Indians at 7:10pm, which includes parking, food, drinks, and unforgettable views of the ball game.

This feast features all you can eat crayfish, herring, rolls, salad, dessert, wine, beer, soda, and more. The Museum’s Crayfish Dinner is a wonderful addition to your summer plans. This feast is limited to 40 people, so raise your bid card, and fingers of how many tickets you want, before this great event is sold out.

The “Big Unit” Mariners Pack

The Rev. Valinda Morse Jan & Mike Colbrese John & Shawn Goodman

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Week on the Costa del Sol Value: $2,000

Swedish Crayfish Dinner

Currently scheduled for Friday, July 31, 2015

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Mariners Scoreboard Operator for a Night Value: Priceless Bring four (4) friends to a Mariners home game! Before the game, watch batting practice from the field—stand within arm’s reach of your favorite players. Right before the game, your party will head to box seats while one lucky member of the group will serve as scoreboard operator for the night!

Add some spice to your life with one week on Spain’s exotic Costa del Sol! Located in Malaga, this beautiful stretch of beach is home to delectable food and friendly locals. After a lazy day sampling the local fare or lounging beachside, you and one (1) guest can retreat to your newly renovated and fully-furnished two-bedroom apartment, located in the center of Fuengirola on the Spanish Riviera.

You’ll be just a one-minute walk from the public market and three minutes from the beach.

Home game to be arranged with the Mariners. Scoreboard operator must be 14 years of age or older. Arrive for batting practice between 4:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.

Airfare not included.

Join seven (7) of your friends for an elegant cocktail cruise followed by dinner on Lake Washington. Your experiencewill start with a cruise aboard the yacht Lofoten Spirit and culminate with an intimate salmon BBQ dinner in a beautifully landscaped tropical setting.

Lars Jonsson & Laurie McDonald-Jonsson

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Nordic Candelabra Value: $800 This beautifully crafted maple carving is a unique variation on a Norse candelabra. Eight arms provide glowing illumination on a post that can be hung separately or mounted on the elegantly formed stand, which has a structure reminiscent of the Scandinavian acanthus motif. Designed and carved by John Gustafson.

John Gustafson

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Seattle Mariners

Cruise and Salmon BBQ Value: $1,200

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Rick Peterson | Hans & Kris Aarhus

Gourmet Kumle Dinner Value: $1,200 Dine in style at this gourmet dinner for twelve (12) at Scandinavian Specialties! Savor all this formal kumle dinner has to offer—from appetizers and canapés to salmon and lamb sausage—and wash it all down with beer, wine, aquavit, and cognac.

Available at any mutually agreeable date, but your hosts suggest planning for November 1–20 to capture the spirit of the event!

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Anne-Lise Berger & Ozzie Kvithammer | Bjorn Ruud

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Ballard Oil—Marine or Home Value: $504 Enjoy 175 gallons of #2 marine diesel or home heating oil.

Marine Diesel is conveniently delivered at Ballard Oil dock, or your heating oil will be delivered directly to your home.

Expires May 10, 2016.

Ballard Oil Company

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Thank you to the 2015 Auktion Committee and Volunteers for all their support in making tonight a success!

2015 Committee Members Linda Christenson, Co-Chair Donna Johnson Pedersen, Co-Chair Betty Brownlee

Get Fueled Up by Covich-Williams

Sandy Haug

Value: $1,070

Paul Jacobson

Bring your boat to the Covich-Williams fuel dock to fill up 500 gallons of marine/off-road diesel fuel.

Judith Mallory Krystn Nesselquist

Must be picked up before December 31, 2015 by boat.

Barbara Paquette

Covich-Williams Co. Inc.

Berit Sjong

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Sonja Sørvik Heather Sketch-Sander Betty Nes-Wabey

Canlis

The Rev. Valinda Morse

Value: $500

Ingrid Tollessen

Canlis offers fine dining and elegant service and attracts stars and wealthy international travelers. Soak in the view of Lake Union, the mountains, and the cityscape as you enjoy a dinner crafted in true Northwest style.

Jan Woldseth Colbrese

Canlis Restaurant

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Auction Volunteers The Northern Lights Auktion would not be possible without the many volunteers who help throughout the day and leading up to the auction under the direction of Volunteer Coordinator Michael Ide. Thank you!

Christmas Concert in Seattle Value $500 Enjoy two (2) premium seats for the Pacific Lutheran University Choir of the West’s Christmas concert at Benaroya Hall in downtown Seattle. After the performance, treat yourself to a one-night stay at Hotel Ändra, a near-by luxury hotel, complete with Perrier Jouet de Fleur champagne and matching glasses.

Pacific Lutheran University Hotel Ändra Jan & Mike Colbrese

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With Special Thanks to the Board of Trustees Board of Trustees

Consuls

Irma Goertzen, President

Erik D. Laursen, Denmark

Tom W. Malone, Vice President

Matti Suokko, Finland

Rick Peterson, Secretary

Kristiina Hiukka, Honorary Vice Consul, Finland

Hans Aarhus, Treasurer

Jon Marvin Jonsson, Consul General, Iceland

Margaret Wright, Immediate Past President

Geir Jonsson, Honorary Vice Consul, Iceland

Curtis Arnesen

Kim Nesselquist, Norway

Per Bakken

Lars Jonsson, Sweden

Steven J. Barker Brandon Benson

Honorary Trustees

Earl Ecklund

Dr. Stig B. Andersen

Arlene Sundquist Empie

Representative Reuven Carlyle

Ann-Charlotte Gavel Adams

Leif Eie

Tapio Holma

Synnøve Fielding

Christine Ingebritsen

Senator Mary Margaret Haugen

Ken Jacobsen

Floyd Jones

Sven Kalve

Senator Jeanne Kohl-Welles

Leif Mannes

Bertil Lundh

Valinda Morse

Jane Isakson Lea

Allan Osberg

Mark T. Schleck

Everett Paup

Representative Helen Sommers

Einar Pedersen

Senator Harriet Spanel

Erik Pihl

Mayor Ray Stephanson

Vi Jean Reno

Representative Gael Tarleton

Maria Staaf Birger Steen Nina Svino Svasand Lisa Toftemark Tor Tollessen

Ex Officio Eric Nelson, Chief Executive Officer

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Thank You to the President’s Club Contributing Circle and the Nordic Legacy Circle Members The Nordic Heritage Museum is supported through numerous sources including events, special fundraising campaigns, grants, sponsorships, individual contributions, and memberships. Each is critical to our success.

Arlene Sundquist Empie

Darryl and Jane Pedersen

Raymond and JoAnne Eriksen

Einar and Emma Pedersen

Nancy and Donald Ferkingstad

We give special thanks to our President’s Club Contributing Circle Members. Gold, Silver, and Bronze Circles Members respectively commit $5,000, $2,500, and $1,000 annually toward membership. Their patronage is vital to our ongoing success.

Anita Fjortoft

Jim Rogers and Christine Ingebritsen

Thanks are also due to our Nordic Legacy Circle Members, individuals who have generously made the commitment to include the Museum in their estate plans. To learn more about either of these opportunities, contact Jan Woldseth Colbrese, Deputy Director External Affairs, by phone at 206.789.5707 x39 or via email at JanWC@nordicmuseum.org.

Floyd Jones

Through the support of these contributors, the Museum is able to carry out our mission of sharing the Nordic spirit.

Gold Circle Members

Lotta Gavel-Adams Jon Halgren Jon and Susan Hanson Ernst and Linda Jensen Lars Jonsson and Laurie McDonald Jonsson Sven and Marta Kalve Larry Knudsen Georgene and Richard Lee

Chris Siddons John and Berit Sjong Larry R. Small Jacqueline Sorensen-Pinch Sonja Sørvik Maria Staaf and William Jones Birger Steen Gordon Strand Nina Svino Svasand and Ernest Svasand

Tom and Drexie Malone

Kay Thoreson

Leif and Cindy Mannes

Pam Thorstenson

Lars Matthiesen and Yara Silva

Lisa A. Toftemark

Egon and Laina Molbak

Tor and Ingrid Tollessen

Kaare and Sigrunn Ness

Erik and Berit Breivik

Börje and Aase Saxberg

Bertil O. Lundh

Valinda and Lyle Morse

Brandon Benson

Rick Peterson

Ozzie and Joan Nordheim

Francisca Erickson

Norwegian Commercial Club

Irma and Don Goertzen

Russell Oberg

Svend and Lois Toftemark Dorothy Trenor Debbi and Larry Vanselow Robert Wiley Margaret and Richard Wright

Pacific Fishermen Shipyard, Inc.

Allan and Inger Osberg Everett and Andrea Paup

Silver Circle Members Marilyn and Rodney Madden Sandy and Christine McDade

Bronze Circle Members Hans and Kristine Aarhus

Pirkko and Brad Borland

Stig and Ruth Andersen

Jette Bunch

Curtis and Kimberly Arnesen

Lowen Clausen

Catherine I. Arnold

Ross and Lynn Davidson

Steven and Kathleen Barker Bjorn Bayley Paul Birkeland Per Bolang

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Jan and Mike Colbrese Peter Davis and Kristiann Schoening Anne-Lise Deering Doug and MaryAnne Dixon Earl and Denise Ecklund

Nordic Legacy Circle Anonymous (5) Lars Andreasson Pirkko and Brad Borland Patricia and Robert Charlson Todd Clayton Peggy Jorgenson Cooper Nancy Debaste Paul and Ellen Duernberger Shirley Fjoslien Jon and Susan Hanson JoAnne Hardt Rudo Inga Hemming Olavi Hiukka Rolf Hokansson Curtis Jacobs Mari-Ann Kind Jackson Bill and Michelle Krippaehne Don Meyers and Kathi Ploeger

Egon and Laina Molbak Karoline Morrison Eric and Yvonne Nelson Russell Oberg Gordon Olson Eric and Ingrid Pearson Georg and Nina Pedersen Ann Ringstad Dean Robbins Vivian Sandaas Chris Siddons Mia Sillanpaa Carol and Norman Sollie Monica Stenberg Gordon Strand Frank and Jennifer Swant Pam Thorstenson Jacklyn Toman

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Special thanks to the Nordic Heritage Museum Staff who have offered their time and expertise to make this evening possible!

Eric Nelson, Chief Executive Officer Jan Woldseth Colbrese, Deputy Director of External Affairs Sandra Nestorovic, Deputy Director of Operations Kirstine Bendix Knudsen, Executive Assistant

Development Katy Ahrens, Development Associate, Stewardship Kiersten Bowers, Membership & Database Coordinator Christy Olsen Field, Development Associate, Grants Matt McCallum, Events & Sponsorship Coordinator

Marketing & Communications Sara Keats, Marketing & Communications Coordinator Ani Rucki, Graphic Designer

Curatorial Jonathan Sajda, Program Manager Fred Poyner IV, Collections Manager Kirsten Olsen, Exhibits Coordinator Kathi Ploeger, Music Library Archivist Ariane Westin-McCaw, Registrar Alison Church, Children’s Education Coordinator Stina Cowan, Public Programs Coordinator Jeremy Ehrlich, Adult Education Coordinator

Operations Pamela Brooks, Finance Manager Michael Ide, Volunteer & Staff Resource Coordinator Stephanie Maurer, Retail Sales Manager Carolyn Carlstrom, Bookkeeper Rebecca Bolin, Weekend Receptionist Mary Ann Namtvedt, Gift Shop Manager Donna Antonucci, Caretaker Bryce Terry, Facilities Coordinator Bob Jones, Custodian

17th of May Festival | Norwegian Constitution Day Join us for one of the largest celebrations outside of Norway May 16th Dance 8:30pm–11:30pm $10 at door Ballard Elks, 6411 Seaview Ave NW Snacks & no-host bar May 17th Bergen Place Musical Entertainment 10am–4pm Barneleker Children’s events 10am–2pm Bergen Place Park • 22nd Ave NW and NW Market Street Come watch and join the Singers and Dancers.

Nordic Heritage Museum 10am–4pm Free Museum admission all day! • 3014 NW 67th Street Fjord horses, rides on electric train, Café and Gift Shop open. Children can enjoy free and easy crafts. Shuttle between Museum and Central Ballard from 10am–3:30pm.

Luncheon 12–2pm Leif Erikson Lodge • 2245 NW 57th Street Join us for a traditional Norwegian lunch with our Grand Marshals and Honorary Marshals! Musical entertainment! Luncheon tickets can be purchased at Leif Erikson Hall.

Kaffestua 12–2pm Leif Erikson Lodge • 2245 NW 57th Street Cake and coffee served by beautiful Viking maidens. Information available about local Norwegian organizations.

Nordic Café 2–4pm Leif Erikson Lodge • 2245 NW 57th Street Nordic food and beverages available for purchase before the parade.

17th of May Parade 4–6pm The highlight of the celebration! Come early to save your spot, or better yet…march with us! Apply online by May 1.

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Work Wear, Inc.

Quality, Customized Work Clothing Since 1985

workwearinc.com • info@workwearinc.com

2419 NW Market St. • Seattle 98107 • 206.522.5791

Mention the Auction! A donation will be made to the Nordic Heritage Museum for each sale resulting from this sponsorship!

KEEP CLAM AND CARRY ON: THE IVAR HAGLUND STORY

August 12– November 12, 2015

nordicmuseum.org

Ballard, Boats & Seafood Harmonic Convergence!

Visit us at the Trident Seafoods Retail Store

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STORE HOURS: Mon-Sat 10am -6pm Sun 11am-4pm

28TH AVE NW

All your favorite Trident products are now under one roof at our retail store.

Choose tonight’s dinner from a delicious selection of premium, restaurant-quality seafood items that are easy to prepare and sure to please your entire family.

TACO TIME

NW MARKET ST

HABITUDE

BALLARD LOCKS

Visit the Trident retail store at:

2821 NW Market Street 98107 (2 blocks East of the Ballard Locks)

206-781-7260