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| September 18 to December 11, NY Scandinavian Sing-Along Saturdays @ 1 pm, September 18, October 16, November 20, & December 11 $7 ($5 ASF members), ages 1 – 7 Scandinavia holds a treasure-trove of children's songs and games. Danish musicians Anne Mette Iversen and Vibe Normann will introduce children to English versions of some of these songs, play musical games, and perform some songs in modern, jazzy arrangements. Come prepared to move, dance, imagine and sing your heart out!
Scandinavia House September 23, NY Skáidi. Thursday, September 23, 7:30 pm $18 ($14 ASF Members) This concert is not eligible for the Smörgås Chef Dinner & a Concert offering. In the duo Skáidi, jazz bassist Steinar Raknes and traditional joiker Inga Juuso tear jazz and joik from their respective traditions, creating a new, unrefined expression that transcends both mediums and results in a distinctive musical landscape where joik and bass share equal pride of place. Co-presented in collaboration with the World Music Institute and the Royal Norwegian Consulate General in New York.
Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America September 29 to December 4, NY New Nordic Cinema New Nordic Cinema September 29 – December 11, 2010 Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm & Saturdays @ 3 pm Individual Tickets: $10 ($7 ASF Members); Series Pass: $85 ($55 ASF Members) Saturday Double Feature with Detective Inspector Irene Huss: $15 ($10 ASF Members) Scandinavia House presents some of the most influential and successful Nordic films to New York audiences from Norway and Sweden in the continuation of our annual series of recently released films. The series featured films from Denmark, Finland and Iceland in spring 2010. Special thanks to the Norwegian Film Institute, the Swedish Film Institute, The Match Factory and Oscilloscope Pictures.
Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America September 30, NY The Ambassador - Book Talk with Bragi Ólafsson. Thursday, September 30, 6:30 pm FREE Bragi Ólafsson’s most recent work The Ambassador is a quirky novel that is filled with insightful and wry observations about aging, family, love, and the mysteries of hazelnut. It was a finalist for the Nordic Literature Prize (2008) and received the Icelandic Bookseller’s Award of Best Novel of the Year. Co-presented in collaboration with Open Letter Books.
Scandinavia House October 4, NY The Danish String Quartet Monday, October 4, 8 pm $15 ($10 ASF Members) The Danish String Quartet made its debut at the Copenhagen Summer Festival in 2002. Known for its enthralling style and high commitment to musicianship, the quartet will perform Franz Schubert’s Quartet in C minor, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s String Quartet in C Major and Carl Nielsen’s String Quartet in G minor.
Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America October 7, NY Out of Scandinavia presents Hannah Schneider & Songs for Wendy. Out of Scandinavia: New Indie Music from the Nordics Ongoing, the first Thursday of each month, doors 7 pm/concert 7:30 pm $10 ($8 ASF Members) Out of Scandinavia is an on-going series of uniquely selected musical performances the first Thursday of each month, headlining a myriad of fresh Nordic musicians that features one-off and premiere performances. Through subtle, deft curating of disparate styles, Out of Scandinavia will satiate your craving for innovative and compelling new indie music from the Nordics. Out of Scandinavia: New Indie Music from the Nordics is made possible in part by the Consulate General of Denmark, New York; the Consulate General of Finland, New York; the Honorary Consulate General of Sweden, New York; Iceland Naturally; Music Export Finland; Music Export Norway, and Export Music Sweden.
Double Bill:
Hannah Schneider
Songs for Wendy
Scandinavia House October 8 to November 20, NY Fall Crime Series: Detective Inspector Irene Huss. Fall Crime Series: Detective Inspector Irene Huss October 8 – November 20, 2010 Fridays @ 6:30 pm & Saturdays @ 12:30 pm Individual Tickets: $10 ($7 ASF Members); Series Pass: $50 ($35 ASF Members) Saturday Double Feature with New Nordic Cinema: $15 ($10 ASF Members) Each episode is 90 min. Detective Inspector Irene Huss is the popular 2006-2007 crime series (produced by Illusion Film and YellowBird, the company who produced the film-adaptations of Stieg Larsson’s Millennium trilogy and the Wallander series screened by Scandinavia House) based on the best-selling crime fiction novels of Helene Tursten, featuring a new breed of crime fighter: DI Irene Huss, a woman in her late thirties who is dedicated to her job and her marriage. At the Göteborg Violent Crimes Unit, every new case presents its own unique challenges, sometimes forcing Irene’s team to put their lives on the line. Special thanks to SF International.
Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America October 9 to January 8, NY Saturday Morning Storytelling with the Hans Christian Andersen Storytellers Saturdays @ 11 am, October 9, November 13, December 11, & January 8 FREE, ages 5+ Some of New York’s most famous storytellers bring to life exciting tales of mythical creatures and fantastic adventures from Scandinavia and the far North.
October 9: Stories of Hans Christian Andersen
November 13: Stories from Norway
December 11: The Legend of the Christmas Rose
January 8, 2011: Stories from Sweden H.C. Andersen Storytellers Artistic Director: Diane Wolkstein. Saturday Morning Storytelling at Scandinavia House is made possible by support from DeWitt Stern Group, Inc. and DeWitt Stern Imperatore.
Scandinavia House October 18 to May 23, NY Contemporary Scandinavian Reading Series. Mondays, pre-reception 7:30 pm/readings 8 pm October 18, December 6, 2010, January 31, 2011 & May 23, 2011 FREE Scandinavian American Theater Company (SATC), the first-ever Scandinavian-American theater company in New York, was founded in 2009 by a group of New York-based Scandinavian theater professionals with the wish to introduce a new generation of Scandinavian playwrights to an American audience. SATC’s mission is to present high-quality, cutting-edge productions of contemporary Scandinavian plays and fresh interpretations of Scandinavian classics, and to foster the Scandinavian-American performing arts community in New York. In their Contemporary Scandinavian Reading Series, SATC presents five plays annually representing Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland and Denmark. Co-presented by the Consulate General of Denmark, New York, the Honorary Consulate General of Sweden in New York, and Scandinavia House.
For Sheer Love of Me/Rakkaudesta minuun
TBA (Iceland)
Pinocchio’s Ashes/Pinocchios aske*
TBA (Norway)
Scandinavia House October 23, NY Blocks/Kloss Saturday, October 23, 2 performances – 11 am & 1 pm $10 ($7 ASF Members), ages 3+ Which is more fun? Building up or knocking down? Filled with slapstick humor and a touch of seriousness, Blocks is a happy story about three characters trying to organize their world. Formed in 1979, Teater Tre began as mime-based, visual theatre that included text, movement and music and now is one of the most active and beloved theatre groups in Sweden.
Scandinavia House October 29 to March 9, NY Nordic Models + Common Ground. Gallery: Tuesday – Saturday, 12 – 6 pm; FREE admission.
Nordic Models + Common Ground The last decade and a half have witnessed a revitalization of Nordic design on a global scale. The great post-war masters are celebrated alongside fresh, exciting talent, proud of their roots and rich in design heritage. Inspired by the collaborative dynamic of the Nordic nations and its commitment to socially-responsible design, the show features an enterprising blend of emerging, youthful talent alongside established artists and designers, among them: Atelier Oslo, Norway; Daniel Rybakken, Norway; Louise Campbell, Denmark; JKMM Architects, Finland; Hans Johannsson, Iceland; and Lars Tunbjörk, Sweden, and explores how open artistic and cultural exchange facilitates innovation in art and design. Organized by Norsk Form and curated by Snøhetta, this extensive exhibition offers a visionary look at contemporary Nordic design in all its manifestations and articulates nascent trends as they impact the global design community. Nordic Models + Common Ground was made possible by support from William B. and Inger Gundersen Ginsberg; The Barbro Osher Pro Suecia Foundation; the ASF Centennial Fund; the Royal Norwegian Consulate General in New York; and the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Exhibition designed by Snøhetta & Situ Studio.
Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America November 4, NY Out of Scandinavia presents FM Belfast, Philco Fiction & Oh Land. Out of Scandinavia: New Indie Music from the Nordics Ongoing, the first Thursday of each month, doors 7 pm/concert 7:30 pm $10 ($8 ASF Members) Out of Scandinavia is an on-going series of uniquely selected musical performances the first Thursday of each month, headlining a myriad of fresh Nordic musicians that features one-off and premiere performances. Through subtle, deft curating of disparate styles, Out of Scandinavia will satiate your craving for innovative and compelling new indie music from the Nordics. Out of Scandinavia: New Indie Music from the Nordics is made possible in part by the Consulate General of Denmark, New York; the Consulate General of Finland, New York; the Honorary Consulate General of Sweden, New York; Iceland Naturally; Music Export Finland; Music Export Norway, and Export Music Sweden.
Triple Bill:
FM Belfast
Philco Fiction
Oh Land
Scandinavia House November 6 to November 7, NY The 2nd Annual Live Action New York. Saturday, November 6, 7 pm & Sunday, November 7, 2 pm $10 ($7 ASF Members) Now in its second year, Live Action New York will showcase twenty of the most engaging and up-and-coming Scandinavian and North American performance artists. Featured are a mix of young and emerging artists (including Peter Rosvik, Finland, and Søren Dahlgaard, Denmark), selected for their natural energy, ambition and inventiveness, alongside the experience and quality of internationally-established artists (among them Rita Marhaug, Marilyn Arsem, Johanna Householder, and Tanya Mars). This inter-generational blend of styles goes beyond mainstream contemporary art in an artistically high-profile, thought-provoking, and avant-garde milieu.
Scandinavia House November 10 to November 11, NY Nordic Design Now. Wednesday, November 10 & Thursday, November 11, both @ 7 pm Individual tickets for each program: $15 ($10 ASF & CH Members). Nordic Design Now consists of two panel discussions, Social Awareness & Sustainability and Design Policy: Lessons Learned, co-presented by the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum and The American-Scandinavian Foundation. These panels are held in conjunction with two design exhibitions: National Triennial 2010: Why Design Now? at Cooper-Hewitt and Nordic Models + Common Ground at Scandinavia House. Co-presented by Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum and The American-Scandinavian Foundation. Funding for this program has been provided by the Nordic Culture Fund, with additional support from the Consulate General of Denmark; the Consulate General of Iceland; the Royal Norwegian Consulate General and the Honorary Consulate General of Sweden.
Social Awareness & Sustainability
Design Policy: Lessons Learned
Scandinavia House November 12, NY Duet for Cannibals/Duett för kannibaler. Duet for Cannibals/Duett för kannibaler Susan Sontag Foundation Translation Prize Seminar Friday, November 12, 8:30 pm $10 ($7 ASF Members) Directed by Susan Sontag (Sweden, 1969). In Sontag’s directorial debut a university professor and his wife hire a young man to help the professor arrange his papers for publication. The young man moves in with the couple, leaving his mistress to take the position. He soon discovers that things are not quite right with the dysfunctional duo. 105 min. Special thanks to the Honorary Consulate General of Sweden, New York; the Consulate General of Finland, New York; and Jacob Perlin at BAMcinématek.
Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America November 12, NY Susan Sontag Foundation Translation Prize Seminar. The 2010 Susan Sontag Prize for Translation was awarded to Benjamin Mier-Cruz, a Ph.D. candidate in Scandinavian Languages and Literature at UC Berkeley, for his proposed translation of selected letters and poems by the Finnish-Swedish author Elmer Diktonius (1896 – 1961). In celebration of the prize, programs will include panels on literary translation, and on Diktonius and Finland-Swedish literature, and a screening of the rare Sontag film, Duet for Cannibals/Duett för kannibaler (Sweden, 1969). Special thanks to the Honorary Consulate General of Sweden, New York; the Consulate General of Finland, New York; and Jacob Perlin, BAMcinématek.
The Challenges of Literary Translation Today
Elmer Diktonius, Finland-Swedish Literature, and Modernism in Scandinavia
Duet for Cannibals/Duett för kannibaler For information call 212.779.3587. Visit our Website at: www.scandinaviahouse.org November 16, NY The Lapp King's Daughter - Book Talk with Stina Katchadourian. Tuesday, November 16, 6:30 pm FREE From 1939 to 1945, Finland fought three wars: the Winter War, the Continuation War, and the Lapland War. Stina Katchadourian's memoir, The Lapp King's Daughter, describes how these wars uprooted the lives of one Finnish family. The book draws the author's childhood memories and on the correspondence between her parents. Co-presented in collaboration with the Finlandia Foundation.
Scandinavia House November 18 to April 21, NY Keyboard Conversations with Pianist Jeffrey Siegel: Concerts with Commentary. Keyboard Conversations® with Pianist Jeffrey Siegel: Concerts with Commentary Thursdays @ 8 pm, November 18, January 27, 2011 & April 21, 2011 Individual tickets: $15 ($10 ASF members); Series pass: $35 ($20 ASF members) Internationally-acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Siegel returns for his fourth season at Scandinavia House. Each evening is comprised of informal commentary on the music and its composers, a full performance of each work, and concludes with a short Q & A session. The accessible format enriches audience understanding of classical music, for the newcomer and seasoned listener alike.
Three Great “Bs” – Bach, Beethoven & Barber
Romantic Fantasies
The Miracle of Mozart!
Scandinavia House November 22, NY Multicultural & Multilingual Identities in Contemporary Sweden. Monday, November 22, 6:30 pm FREE ASF Visiting Lecturer and Senior Lecturer at Stockholm University Dr. Gunlög Sundberg will discuss individuals in contemporary Sweden who use their multilingual or multicultural background as a resource in their professional lives. She will address new language laws and how languages are used and identified in a multilingual Sweden.
Scandinavia House December 2, NY Out of Scandinavia presents Feldberg & Christine Owman. Out of Scandinavia: New Indie Music from the Nordics Ongoing, the first Thursday of each month, doors 7 pm/concert 7:30 pm $10 ($8 ASF Members) Out of Scandinavia is an on-going series of uniquely selected musical performances the first Thursday of each month, headlining a myriad of fresh Nordic musicians that features one-off and premiere performances. Through subtle, deft curating of disparate styles, Out of Scandinavia will satiate your craving for innovative and compelling new indie music from the Nordics. Out of Scandinavia: New Indie Music from the Nordics is made possible in part by the Consulate General of Denmark, New York; the Consulate General of Finland, New York; the Honorary Consulate General of Sweden, New York; Iceland Naturally; Music Export Finland; Music Export Norway, and Export Music Sweden.
Double Bill:
Feldberg
Christine Owman
Scandinavia House December 4, NY Swedish Christmas Children's Workshop. Saturday, December 4, 1 pm $7 ($5 ASF members), ages 5 – 10 Scandinavia House invites young children to experience how Swedes prepare for Christmas in this customary julpysseldag (Christmas craft day). Kids will learn the secrets of making traditional holiday crafts like woven hearts, yarn tomtar and paper angels. This program is made possible by generous support from SVEA/New York in honor of Monica MacCormick.
Scandinavia House December 12, NY Annual Holiday Concert. Sunday, December 12, 4 pm $25 ($15 ASF Members) This concert is not eligible for Smörgås Chef’s Dinner & a Concert offering. Join Scandinavia House in a special concert that celebrates the magic of the holidays in Scandinavia, featuring classical, as well as traditional Nordic Christmas music.
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| January 6, NY Out of Scandinavia presents Snorri Helgason & Lau Nau. Out of Scandinavia: New Indie Music from the Nordics Ongoing, the first Thursday of each month, doors 7 pm/concert 7:30 pm $10 ($8 ASF Members) Out of Scandinavia is an on-going series of uniquely selected musical performances the first Thursday of each month, headlining a myriad of fresh Nordic musicians that features one-off and premiere performances. Through subtle, deft curating of disparate styles, Out of Scandinavia will satiate your craving for innovative and compelling new indie music from the Nordics. Out of Scandinavia: New Indie Music from the Nordics is made possible in part by the Consulate General of Denmark, New York; the Consulate General of Finland, New York; the Honorary Consulate General of Sweden, New York; Iceland Naturally; Music Export Finland; Music Export Norway, and Export Music Sweden.
Double Bill:
Snorri Helgason
Lau Nau
Scandinavia House January 12, NY Northern Realms Music Showcase. Monday, January 10, 2011, Time TBA FREE, but reservations are required Some of the most exciting and talented folk music performers from around the world descend upon New York in January 2011 for the annual Association of Performing Arts Presenters conference. Scandinavia House will host some of the best artists from the Northern regions in Victor Borge Hall as an APAP highlight, featuring performers from the Nordic countries.
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Svenska Mammor. An organization for Swedish Mothers living abroad. For information email Michelle at michelle@svenskamammor.com. Visit our Website at: www.svenskamammor.com "Risgrøt". Every Saturday at 1pm. Norwegian Seamen's Church, 317 East 52nd Street, New York, NY. For information call 212-319-0370. Norwegian Luncheon. Every Wednesday, 12noon - 2pm at The Norwegian Seamen's Church, 317 E 52nd Street, New York, NY. Cost: $15/12. For information call 212-319-0370. The women's forum, "Seagull" meets every other Thursday from 12noon - 2pm at the Norwegian Seamen's Church, 317 East 52nd Street, New York, NY. For information call 212-319-0370. Visit our Website at: www.kjerka.com Norwegian Service with coffee and cakes afterwards. Every Sunday, 11am, at the Norwegian Seamen's Church, 319 East 52nd Street, New York, NY. For information call 212-319-0370. Courses in Norwegian. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. 6.30pm. Norwegian Seamen's Church, 319 East 52nd Street, New York, NY. For information call 212-319-0370. Danish Seamen´s Church, 102 Willow Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201-2202. For information call 718-875-0042 or email dankirke@rcn.com. Visit our Website at: www.dankirkeny.org Danish Mother's Group in the New York Area. For information email charbolivard@hotmail.com. Visit our Website at: www.dk-mom-ny.com "Nattklubb", the bazaar club at the Norwegian Seamen's Church meets every Thursday at 7pm. Norwegian Seamen's Church, 317 East 52nd Street, New York, NY. For information call 212-319-0370. Visit our Website at: www.kjerka.com "Mor og barn". Gathering for mothers and small children. Norwegian Seamen's Church, 317 East 52nd Street, New York, NY. Every other Thursday from 12 noon - 2pm. For information call 212-319- 0370. Join the Scandinavian Choir of New York every Sunday night at the Norwegian Seamen's Church, 317 East 52 Street, New York, NY. It is a mixed choir, both men and women singing beautiful harmonies and having lots of fun. 7pm-9pm with a coffee and snack break in the middle when we get to know each other. The rehearsal is run in English since we have singers from Finland, Sweden, Norway and USA so far. You don't need any singing experience but you need a love for Scandinavian music and gospel. There is no fee to join. For information call Arild or Øystein at the Norwegian Church at 212-319-0370. The Children’s Learning Center at Scandinavia House. Heimbold Family Children’s Learning Center is open to the public every Friday and Saturday. Children can play with Lego and Brio toys, dress up in Scandinavian costumes, read stories from the Nordic countries in English and the Scandinavian languages, perform on a mini stage, and much more! For children 10 and under. Admission free. Every Friday and Saturday, 12noon - 6pm. Scandinavia House, 58 Park Avenue (between 37th and 38th Streets), New York, NY. For information call 212-879-9779. Visit our Website at: www.scandinaviahouse.org Norwegian Folk Dance. For adults interested in learning and performing Norwegian Folk Dance. Monday evenings at 8pm at Sporting Club Gjøa, 850 62nd Street, Brooklyn, NY. For information call Paul at 718-436-7723 or Signy at 718-745-2962. "Bygdedans". Scandia New York is a group of people dedicated to learning and enjoying the "bygdedans" or regional couples dances of Norway and Sweden. They teach every week and have live music for both teaching and request dancing. They meet every Wednesday September-June. There is a "Scandinavian Dance Basics" class from 7 pm - 8 pm, and from 8 pm -10:30 pm gammaldans (pols, reinlander, shottis, hambo, etc), intermediate teaching, and bygdedans. The Norwegian dances include the Springars of Telemark, Valdres and Hallingdal, as well as Pols and Springleik. There are three people playing hardingfele as well as flat fiddle. All are welcome; you do not need to come with a partner. It is suggested that you wear low-heeled, hard-soled shoes. (Please note: because they rent a room in a synagogue, there are certain Wednesdays they do not meet, such as, this year, April 16 and 23 because of the Jewish Passover holiday, when the room is in use.) Cost: $6 for Basics class with invitation to stay for the evening; $8, 8pm group (series option available). Town and Village Synagogue, 334 East 14th Street, between 1st/2nd Avenues, New York, NY. For information call Judy Weiss at 212-866-9325 or email jweissny@aol.com. |
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