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A guide to fun and interesting Swedish events outside Sweden
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CHICAGO Swedish American Museum 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60640 Tel: 773-728 8111 | info@samac.org www.swedishamericanmuseum.org ONGOING: The exhibit, “Dreams of a Swedish Summer,” by master gardener Lamanda Joy, in the Wallenberg Gallery through Jul 29. Jul 4 – Wed: The Museum Building will be closed in observance of Independence Day. Jul 6 – Fri: Opening of the exhibit, “Still Life,” with paintings by Karin Broos. Jul 8, Aug 12 – Sun 1 pm: Scandinavian Jam, an instructional program about traditional roots music led by Mary Allsopp and Paul Tyler; participants are welcome to play their own instruments during the jam session. Jul 21 – Sat 11 am: Guided tour of the permanent exhibit, “A Dream of America,” focusing on immigration to Swedish neighborhoods. Jul 23-27 – Mon-Fri: Session I of the Travel the World Summer Camp will begin at 9 am with exploration of the food, dance, folk arts and cultural identities of a different country each day. Session II will be Aug 13-17. Aug 6 – Mon 3 pm: Moon Monday, a tribute to astronaut Buzz Aldrin, in the third-floor Brunk Children’s Museum. DETROIT Swedish Club of Southeast Michigan 22398 Ruth St, Farmington Hills, MI 48336 Info: 734-459 0596 www.swedishclub.net Jul 8 – Sun 2 to 3:30pm: Pot Luck Aug 12 – Sun 2 to 3:30pm: Pot Luck LOS ANGELES SACC – LA The Lot 1041 N Formosa Ave, Formosa Bldg, Room 215, West Hollywood, CA 90046 Tel: 310-622 3616 | info@sacc-la.org www.sacc-la.org Aug 29 – Wed: SACC-LA and the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce – Back to Business – An evening with excellent opportunities to mingle with old and new colleagues, connect with the network of SACC-LA and BHCC and get back to business. Event at the restaurant STK Los Angeles. 8
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MINNEAPOLIS American Swedish Institute 2600 Park Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55407 Tel: 612-871 4907 | www.asimn.org Ongoing through Jul 15: Exhibition – The Fantastical Worlds of Kim Simonsson. Jul 11 – Wed 1 to 2 pm: Afternoons at ASI: Allsång på Skansen – spend the afternoon with ASI staff to learn some tunes and sing along. Jul 30 through Aug 5: Three Sixty Five is an exhibition by artist Tia Keo anchored by daily watercolor/drawing and set free through woven metal sculptures and vessels. Jul 26 through Oct 28: Gudrun Sjödén – A Colourful Universe – Exhibition to showcase the work of renowned textile designer Gudrun Sjödén and her bold feminine collections that are inspired by nature and Swedish folk motifs. PHILADEPHIA American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19145 | Tel: 215-389 1776 | info@americanswedish.org | www.americanswedish.org Aug 3 – Fri 6:30 to 8 pm: Summer Concert: The Oskar Stenmark Trio – a free summer evening concert on the Terrace of ASHM. Ongoing through Aug 26 – Sami – Walking with Reindeer – Erika Larsen introduces the day-to-day lives of modern Sami families through her acclaimed photography. Aug 17 – Fri 6:30 to 9:30 pm: Crayfish Party – Enjoy a buffet of crayfish and Swedish meatballs, along with crisp bread, cheese, potatoes, cheese pie, and glass of akvavit all outside under our beautiful lighted and decorated tent. Aug 31 – Fri 6:30 to 8 pm: Summer Concert: Norwegian musician Ann-Marita Garsed PORTLAND New Sweden Cultural Heritage Society PO Box 80141 Portland, OR 97280 www.newsweden.org Aug 4 – Sat: Kraftskiva Party at Fogelbo, 9720 SW Oleson Road, Portand,. Aug 11 – Sat: The viking Ship Float – Astoria Regatta with the Viking ship float. Aug 20-25 – Swedish Language and Cuture Camp. 18
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SEATTLE Swedish Cultural Center 1920 Dexter Ave. N. Seattle, WA 98109 Tel: 206-283 1090 | www.swedishclubnw.org info@swedishculturalcenter.org Jul 4 – Wed 7pm: Fourth of July Party at the Club. The best spot in Seattle for watching fireworks. Barbecue dinner by Smokin’ Pete’s BBQ in Ballard. Folk dancing! Kids’ program & film. Dinner & inside seats to watch the fireworks: Dinner at 7:30. RSVP: 206-283 1090. Nordic Museum 2655 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107 Tel: 206-789 5707 | nordic@nordicmuseum.org www.nordicmuseum.org Jul 14-15 – Sat to Sun: Viking Days – a free outdoor family-friendly festival featuring delicious Swedish pancakes, traditional entertainment, a Viking encampment, kids’ activities, and much more. VANCOUVER Scandinavian Community Centre 6540 Thomas Street, Burnaby, BC V5B 4P9 Tel: 604-294 2777 | info@scandinaviancentre.org | www.swedishculturalsociety.ca Jul 1 – 10 am to 4 pm: Canada Day Drumming! This is an event that started in 2017 at the 150th anniversary as a way to celebrate Canada’s birthday, multiculturalism, and diversity. This year they will attempt to reach the Guinness Book of World Records for “Most Nationalities in a Drum Circle”. Vancouver celebration takes place at Creekside Park. Info at www.canadadaydrumming.com Jul 21 – Sat 8 am: Hike to Elfin Lakes led by Marja R. This a challenging hike in Squamish, leading up to Elfin Lakes. There is an opportunity to swim in the lakes at the top. Elevation Gain: 600 m. Highest Point: 1,590 m, Distance: 22 km. RSVP scansports@gmail.com WINNIPEG Swedish Cultural Assn of Manitoba 764 Erin Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3G 2W4 | Tel: 204-774 8047 | Reservations at: svenskclub17@gmail.com Aug 12-18 – Folklorama – Scandinavian Pavillion: “Nordic Explorers”. 28
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