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The Museum would like to thank those who attended and helped at Midsommarfest 2010 in Andersonville this weekend. We hope you had a great time! The Museum is continuing to celebrate Swedish tradition in June with special events for the family and community to enjoy. Take a look below at some of the many programs and events we are offering this month, or click here to visit our calendar.
Celebrate the Royal Wedding at the MuseumJoin the Museum in celebrating the Royal Wedding of Her Highness Crown Princess Victoria and Daniel Westling on Saturday, June 19, 2010! The Museum will host a special live viewing of the wedding on June 19 from 6 a.m. to noon in the main floor gallery. Coffee and refreshments will be available for purchase at this free event. For more information, please e-mail the Museum at Museum@samac.org or call 772.728.8111.
The Kerstin Andersson Museum Store now carries special items inspired by the Royal Wedding from the Official Wedding Series line, Den Officiella Bröllopsserien. For more information on these products, please click here to visit the Museum Store page.
tThe Royal Swedish Academy of Music has selected the 2010 “Jenny Lind” to perform in Sweden and the United States, and this year’s winner is mezzo soprano Astrid Robillard. Ms. Robillard will perform at the Swedish American Museum with accompanist Henrik Berg, winner of the Otto Goldschmidt Music Accompaniment Award, on Sunday, June 20, at 3 p.m. Cost is $12 for members, $15 for non-members. Refreshments will be served, and reservations are recommended. Please e-mail Museum@samac.org or call the Museum at 773.728.8111 to make your reservation.
The Swedish American Museum likes going green, and we hope you do too! Join the Museum for their special eco-friendly event, Mulle’s Outdoor Andersonville Adventure on Saturday, June 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in an effort to learn about Swedish culture and environmental care.
Swedish Character Skogsmulle (Forest Mulle) is known for teaching children to love and care for nature, and he has promoted interest and appreciation for the environment with Swedish children for over 40 years. Mulle will do the same with children of our neighborhood at Mulle’s Outdoor Andersonville Adventure!
All ages are welcome for this family event to help remind children to enjoy and appreciate nature and outdoor life, through the eyes of the Swedish character Mulle. Participants can make an eco-friendly craft and enjoy an urban nature walk. Reservations are required. The cost is $5 per child, children under 2 are free. Please call the Museum at 773.728.8111 to make your reservation.
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.
