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Monday, Feb. 15, 6 p.m.
Join us for some weeknight knitting fun! Museum Store Manager Ann Cutler and longtime Museum member and expert knitter, Lenore Larson, will teach beginners to make a mock cabled scarf, and advanced knitters will learn to make a pair of Scandinavian mittens Basic knitting skills required. Instructions, a pattern, and Scandinavian imported yarn included in the cost. Please bring a set of 4 double pointed needles size US8 for the mittens, or a pair of size US 8 knitting needles for the scarf. Space is limited, reservations are required. Sandwiches will be served.
Mittens: $25 member, $30 non-member
Scarf: $20 member, $25 non-member
Tuesday, Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m.
The Swedish Radio Choir is legendary for its clarity of tone, warm expression and undeniable versatility. Founded more than 80 years ago, this 32-voice a cappella ensemble will perform a program that demonstrates its mastery of the entire choral repertoire including works by J. S. Bach, Mahler, Sandström and other contemporary composers. Conductor, Peter Dijkstra. Location for the concert; Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago. Cosponsored by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Tickets available at www.cso.org (312-294-3000).
Friday, Feb. 26, 7 p.m.
Internationally known Swedish saxophone player Johan Stengård, who has attracted a Chicago following, will entertain us at the Museum for another of his great concerts. Born in Stockholm, Stengård is regarded as one of the premiere saxophone players of Sweden. He has earned a world-class reputation for turning “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” into a smoldering salute to the yellow brick road. Setting Stengård apart from other musicians is the manner in which he weaves stories about his history and world travels between songs. All proceeds to go to the benefit of Haiti Relief. Sponsored by Brunk Industries
Co-sponsors: Consulate General of Sweden, North Park University, SWEA Chicago, Swedish American Chamber of Commerce
Friday, Feb. 26, 7 p.m., $25/ticket. Reservations are recommended.
To make your reservation online, click below, or call the Museum at 773.728.8111.
Saturday, Feb. 27, 10 a.m. - noon
Morning session, 10 a.m. – noon.
Individual Research
No afternoon session.
The Nordic Family Genealogy Center hosts genealogy classes from 10 a.m. to noon the fourth Saturday of each month. Additional time is given to beginner researchers every other month, between 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Annual membership: $20 for Museum members; non-members pay $10 per session. If possible, bring your laptop computer and family information to class.
Saturday, Feb. 27, 11 a.m.
The Museum’s permanent exhibit tells a fascinating story. It starts mid 1800s in Sweden, and it takes the visitor on a journey from Sweden to the New World, and provides insights into the struggles and triumphs of Swedish immigrant life in Chicago. Meet Stina Olof’s Daughter, whose brother is leaving Sweden with his family in 1868, and with Karl Karlsson and his family who emigrated in 1893, Elin and Birgitta Hedman, who came to America in 1924 and their struggle at Ellis Island, and many other characters in the exhibit. It is an exciting tour, and a perfect combination of entertainment combined with education. Come for a guided tour. Cost for the tour is $4 adults, $3 seniors and students, members are free. Reservations are required.
Please call the Museum at 773.728.8111 to make your reservation.
