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The Museum’s gallery space was filled with music and guests last Friday, Feb. 26 when Johan Stengård entertained with his saxophone. Magnus Ludvigsson accompanied on piano and Per Bredhammar sang Swedish songs. Thanks to the support of Brunk Industries, all of the proceeds will be sent to Haiti relief and split between Doctors without Borders and Salvation Army. Thank you to all!
Jonas Stengård on saxophone.
Lars Brunk, Anne Peterson, Johan Stengård
Friday, Feb. 26, 7 p.m. at the Swedish American Museum.
Shadow Buddy
Adopt a Shadow Buddy for a child in Haiti. Only $11 per buddy, includes $1 donation to the Brunk Children’s Museum of Immigration. Download the form adopt-a-buddy-for-haiti and bring to the concert or mail it to the Museum. More information about Shadow Buddies at www.shadowbuddies.org
Johan Stengård
The event is sponsored by Brunk Industries. Co-sponsors are Consulate General of Sweden, North Park University, SWEA Chicago, Swedish American Chamber of Commerce, and Swedish American Museum.
Proceeds will benefit Haiti Relief through Doctors without Borders and Salvation Army. $25/person for concert and reception. Go to the calendar or click to the right to make your reservation now.
The opening events of the exhibit Swedish Cows: Slow Art, An Audiovisual Journey in Stillness during the weekend of Jan. 15 and Jan. 16 were well attended. The exhibit is a mix of photography, glass, textile and sound and will be on display until Sunday, March 14, 4 p.m.
Pia Sjölin and Patrik Gunnar Helin
Some of the items in the exhibit.
Happy Cows by Patrik Gunnar Helin
Join us for the Exhibit opening of our new exhibit. Artists Pia Sjölin and Patrik Gunnar Helin will attend the events during the opening weekend.
Exhibit opening, Friday, Jan. 15, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Gallery walk, Saturday, Jan. 16, 11 a.m.
Glass Bowl by Pia Sjölin
Happy Holidays!
2009 was a banner year for the Museum, not least because we unveiled our “New Face in Andersonville,” a visually striking renovation of our façade and lobby that improved the building’s energy efficiency.
We also offered everything from meatball tastings to classes in crafts, dance, genealogy and Swedish language. Our temporary exhibits showcased contemporary Swedish art. Our permanent exhibit, “The Dream of America,” continued to remind us of our heritage. The Brunk Children’s Museum of Immigration brought joy and pride to thousands of children of all nationalities. And, the Kerstin Andersson Museum Store offered beautiful books, toys, Swedish glass, and other tempting merchandise.
As we begin the New Year we can expect to face new opportunities and challenges. We hope you’ll join us as we strive to create thoughtful, inspiring programs and build an even stronger, more vibrant institution.
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Note: Museum Closed for New Year’s
The Museum is closed for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day and will be open on Saturday, Jan 2, 2010 and Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. We will be closed on Monday, Jan. 4, 2010 and open for regular hours starting Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010 at 9 a.m.
The Museum would like to thank all who participated in our holiday events, purchased items from the Kerstin Andersson Museum Store and supported the Museum financially.
Lucia Celebration 2009
Julmiddag 2009
Richard Castle making pancakes.
The success of our Breakfast with Tomten was shown this past weekend with two sold-out events. They were made possible by Jessie Aucoin, our Education Manager, thanks to her energy and planning. Two very special people worked in the background: Richard Castle who came to the Museum at 6 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday morning to make pancakes for all our participants of Breakfast with Tomten; and our Tomten, Miles Lindblad, who had a moment with each child who wanted to sit on Santa’s lap. Tack! to both of them. Thank you also to all who came and made the mornings a great memory for all.
Tomten is coming.
The Museum will start expanded holiday hours for the Museum and Kerstin Andersson Museum Store on Monday, Nov. 23 and for the Brunk Children’s Museum of Immigration on Monday, Nov. 30.
Museum and Museum Store
Nov. 23, 2009, through Jan. 3, 2010
Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Museum Store open on Saturdays until 7 p.m.
Brunk Children’s Museum of Immigration
Nov. 30, 2009, through Dec. 20, 2009
Monday - Thursday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Extended hours for the Children’s Museum
Nov. 27, 2009 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Dec. 21, 2009, through Jan. 3, 2010
Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Special Hours for Julmarknad
Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009 10 a.m. - 4 p.m
The Museum is Closed
Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
Congratulations to this year’s honorees: Ingvar Wikström and Ingrid Bergström.
They were honored at, Connections: Old and New,
our annual fundraising event on Nov. 7, 2009.
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