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Session II: Monday, Aug. 6 – Friday, Aug. 10, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
This summer kids can travel the world without ever leaving Chicago! Campers are introduced to the food, customs, folk arts, and cultural identities of four different countries in our “Pioneer the World” day camp. Families are invited to attend our very own “World’s Fair” on the last day, where campers display their handiwork to the public.
Pioneer Camp is always packed with fun and adventure for children ages 7 to 10. Cost: $200 members, $250 non-members; extended care available until 4 p.m. for an additional $75. Call the Museum at 773.728.8111, ext. 26, to reserve your spot. Registration deadline for Session II is Friday, July 13, 2012.
Session I: Monday, July 9 – Friday, July 13, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Registration for Session I is CLOSED.
This summer kids can travel the world without ever leaving Chicago! Campers are introduced to the food, customs, folk arts, and cultural identities of four different countries in our “Pioneer the World” day camp. Families are invited to attend our very own “World’s Fair” on the last day, where campers display their handiwork to the public.
Festival Hours:
Saturday, June 9, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Sunday, June 10, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Museum hours:
Saturday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Midsommar is traditionally celebrated at the end of June, and it celebrates the summer solstace. Celebrate Midsummer at the Museum with traditional Swedish dancing around the Maypole and Swedish music, and then visit Andersonville’s annual street festival along Clark Street.
Below is the schedule for the Swedish Stage at Clark Street and Foster Avenue, sponsored by the Swedish American Museum:
Saturday, June 9, 2012:
12 noon Nordland Band
The Viking Breakfast on Saturday, May 19, 2012 will be postponed until Fall 2012. We apologize for the inconvenience.
If you have purchased tickets online for Viking Breakfast, please contact Jessie Aucoin at JAucoin@samac.org or 773.728.8111 ext26.
Join Frey the Viking for Swedish pancakes, crafts, and games. All ages are welcome! Cost: $12 members, $17 non-members. Children under 2 years free. Pre-paid and confirmed reservations are required.
On Friday, Jan. 13, 2012 the new exhibition Considering Flowers opened at the Museum. Considering Flowers displays a collection of watercolor floral paintings by Swedish-American artist, historian and gardener Karen Vaughn Harding of Rockford.
In this exhibit, the artist sets out to tell the stories of her flowers and garden in watercolors—something many artists have done before her and will continue to do. “Equally captivated by floral beauty and its evocative power, painters have always filled their canvases with flowers, using them as decorative or symbolic elements,” she says.
For more information about this exhibit and the events scheduled, please click here.
Please note: Beginners I and Beginners II classes are delayed one week. They will begin Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012 at the same scheduled times.
Swedish Language Classes return this spring and begin Wednesday, Jan. 25 and Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012! We will offer four levels–Beginners I, Beginners II, Intermediate, and Conversation/Advanced. To learn more about these classes, download our application or pay online, please click here to visit our Classes page.
Film Thursdays continue at the Museum with the screening of “Under the Sun” on Thursday, Feb. 2, at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Directed by Colin Nutley, this Academy Award nominated film centers on an illiterate man Olof (Rolf Lassgård) living on his family farm after the death of his mother, who receives help from friend Erik (Johan Widerberg). Along comes newly-hired housekeeper Ellen (Helena Bergström), and romance ensues.
This is a free event, reservations are recommended. Coffee and sandwiches available at self-cost.
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Open to the Public
Whether you’re looking for new or gently used items, you’re sure to find them here! On Saturday, April 21, 2012 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Swedish American Museum will host its annual Tantalizing Treasures Sale–a sale to benefit the Museum.
Treasures will include china, glassware, jewelry, kitchen items, CDs and DVDs, sports equipment, and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to find a Treasure! Refreshments will be available.
For more information about the Tantalizing Treasures Sale, our Preview Party and how to donate to the sale, please click here.
All are welcome to attend the Museum’s annual meeting, where we discuss the past year and recognize our dedicated volunteers. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. and the annual meeting is at 7:30 p.m. Cost for the dinner is $15 per person. Volunteers are guests. Reservations are required. If you have any questions, please e-mail Museum@samac.org or call 773.728.8111.
Våffeldagen, which is usually celebrated on March 25, is the feast of Marie Bebådelsedagen (or Annunciation Day). That was the day, in Christian theology, the Archangel Gabriel announced to the Virgin Mary that she had been chosen to be the mother of Jesus.
Swedes have found a great way of celebrating this day: we eat waffles! The Museum will celebrate Våffeldagen on Friday, March 23, where we will begin serving delicious Swedish waffles from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Cost: $5 per serving.
This event has been cancelled for this year. We will be back next year with our Swedish-American Easter “Påsk” workshop. This is a great way to start your Easter! Learn about traditional Easter food, decorate a “påskris,” and paint eggs both the Swedish and American way. Children dressed up in Easter costumes will receive a special treat. Refreshments will be served during the workshop. Cost: $10 members, $15 non-members. Reservations are required.
Join Pippi Longstocking, a popular Swedish character, for Swedish pancakes, crafts, singing and dancing. This is a unique opportunity to meet Pippi and learn how to make pancakes Pippi-style! All ages are welcome. Pre-paid and confirmed reservations are required.
