Midsommarfest 2010

Are you ready for the 45th annual Midsommarfest celebration in Andersonville?  This long-time festival takes place on Clark Street in between Foster and Catalpa Avenues on Saturday, June 12 and Sunday, June 13 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on both days.  The Museum hours for Midsommarfest weekend are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come for great food, music, friends, and more!  The schedule for the Swedish Stage on Clark and Foster is:

Saturday, June 12

11:30 a.m. Opening Ceremony
11:45 a.m. Traditional Maypole Dance
12:15 p.m. Absolut Flicka Choir
12:40 p.m. Chicago Spelmanslaget
1:05 p.m. Nordic Folkdancers
1:25 p.m. Sverige Barnen I.O.S

Sunday, June 13
12:00 p.m. Norland Band

For the complete schedule of Andersonville’s Midsommarfest 2010, please click here.

Nätragillet Swedish Folk Dancers

Enjoy Swedish Midsommar at the Museum with a special Midsommar performance and dance party on Saturday, June 26, at 7 p.m.  Nätragillet, folk dancers from Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, will begin the evening with an entertainment program of their favorite traditional Midsommar dances.  After their performances, put on your own dancing shoes and have fun with friends old and new as the musicians play for your dancing and listening pleasure!  This is a great way to learn and celebrate the rich tradition of Midsommar.

A light Midsommar buffet of foods typically found during this holiday will be served.  Cost is $10 per person.  Please reserve your spot by e-mailing Museum@samac.org or calling 773.728.8111.

Exhibit Opening of 17 Swedish Designers

For everyone who attended the opening of the new exhibit, 17 Swedish Designers, on Friday, June 4, at the Museum, thank you for coming and celebrating Swedish innovative design and female designers with us!  Below are a few pictures from the opening event.