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We would like to say thank you to everyone who attended, worked, planned and supported our family birthday party BEING 10 on Friday, Feb. 24, 2012! The night was a success and everyone had a great time!
Pippi is back and hungry for pancakes! Join Pippi Longstocking, a popular Swedish character, for Swedish pancakes, crafts, singing and dancing this Saturday, March 10, at 9 a.m. This is a unique opportunity to meet Pippi and learn how to make pancakes Pippi-style! All ages are welcome!
Prepaid reservations are required. To reserve your spot, please contact Education Director Jessie Aucoin at JAucoin@samac.org or call 773.728.8111 ext26. To pay online, please click here.
Always wanted to learn how to dance or take your dancing to the next level? If you can walk, you can learn to dance! The Swedish American Museum will host three Scandinavian dance classes with instructors Linda Westergren-Muhr and Paul Muhr three Fridays in March 2012 from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
To find a class date that fits your schedule and pay online, please click here to visit our online calendar and scroll to the date(s) you would like to sign up for!
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. Exhibit closes March 11, 2012! For more information about this exhibit and the events scheduled, please click here.
Do you see your favorite event on our front page? If not, scroll through our sidebar menu (the top-right of the page) or click here to visit our complete online calendar of programs and events! Stay in touch with us too on Facebook, Twitter, or our E-blast mailing list–all of which you can sign up for on the lower right of the page!
Always wanted to learn how to dance or take your dancing to the next level? If you can walk, you can learn to dance! The Swedish American Museum will host three Scandinavian dance classes with instructors Linda Westergren-Muhr and Paul Muhr three Fridays in March from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Emphasis will be on basic dance techniques, one step at a time. Beginners learn how to recognize music, connect with your partner, lead and follow. For those with advanced dance abilities, classes build a strong foundation to develop additional dance skills and improve technique. The Hambo, considered Sweden’s National Dance, will be on the last class on Friday, March 30.
Attendance at each class not required but highly recommended. Cost per class: $10 members, $15 non-members. Save and pay for all 3 classes! Cost: $20 members, $30 for non-members. No partner needed and any experience level welcome. If you have any questions, please e-mail Museum@samac.org or call 773.728.8111.
Always wanted to learn how to dance or take your dancing to the next level? If you can walk, you can learn to dance! The Swedish American Museum will host three Scandinavian dance classes with instructors Linda Westergren-Muhr and Paul Muhr three Fridays in March from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Emphasis will be on basic dance techniques, one step at a time. Beginners learn how to recognize music, connect with your partner, lead and follow. For those with advanced dance abilities, classes build a strong foundation to develop additional dance skills and improve technique. The Hambo, considered Sweden’s National Dance, will be on the last class on Friday, March 30.
Attendance at each class not required but highly recommended. Cost per class: $10 members, $15 non-members. Save and pay for all 3 classes! Cost: $20 members, $30 for non-members. No partner needed and any experience level welcome. If you have any questions, please e-mail Museum@samac.org or call 773.728.8111.
Always wanted to learn how to dance or take your dancing to the next level? If you can walk, you can learn to dance! The Swedish American Museum will host three Scandinavian dance classes with instructors Linda Westergren-Muhr and Paul Muhr three Fridays in March from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Emphasis will be on basic dance techniques, one step at a time. Beginners learn how to recognize music, connect with your partner, lead and follow. For those with advanced dance abilities, classes build a strong foundation to develop additional dance skills and improve technique. The Hambo, considered Sweden’s National Dance, will be on the last class on Friday, March 30.
Attendance at each class not required but highly recommended. Cost per class: $10 members, $15 non-members. Save and pay for all 3 classes! Cost: $20 members, $30 for non-members. No partner needed and any experience level welcome. If you have any questions, please e-mail Museum@samac.org or call 773.728.8111.
On Friday, March 23 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. the Museum will host Family Night in celebration of its new exhibit Images of Sweden: From the Artist’s Brush and the Photographer’s Lens. Family Night is a free event with crafts and snacks for the whole family.
This is a display of photography and paintings by Rev. Tord Harlin and his wife, Gunnel, a Swedish family involved in education and fighting poverty through the Lutheran World Federation of Sweden.
For more information about this exhibit, please click here.
On Wednesday, March 21 from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., the Museum will host a free early-morning viewing of its new exhibit Images of Sweden: From the Artist’s Brush and the Photographer’s Lens.
This is a display of photography and paintings by Rev. Tord Harlin and his wife, Gunnel, a Swedish family involved in education and fighting poverty through the Lutheran World Federation of Sweden.
For more information about this exhibit, please click here.
On Saturday, March 17 at 11 a.m., the Museum will host a gallery walk of its new exhibit Images of Sweden: From the Artist’s Brush and the Photographer’s Lens.
This is a display of photography and paintings by Rev. Tord Harlin and his wife, Gunnel, a Swedish family involved in education and fighting poverty through the Lutheran World Federation of Sweden.
For more information about this exhibit, please click here.
On Friday, March 16, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., the Museum’s new exhibit Images of Sweden: From the Artist’s Brush and the Photographer’s Lens opens. The exhibit opening is free and open to the public.
This is a display of photography and paintings by Rev. Tord Harlin and his wife, Gunnel, a Swedish family involved in education and fighting poverty through the Lutheran World Federation of Sweden.
For more information about this exhibit, please click here.
The Children’s Museum is hosting a family birthday party to celebrate its 10th Anniversary on Friday, Feb. 24, 2012. Children will be able to play in the Children’s Museum while adults enjoy an auction, raffle, and more in our main floor gallery. There will be entertainment and fun for the whole family! Cost: $25 for adults, children are free.
To purchase adult tickets, please click here to visit our online calendar.
On Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012 the Museum will host a wellness practices and techniques session with yoga instructor Jackie Penner-Lourdes. Learn basic yoga, massage, trigger point and mediation techniques to relieve and manage aches, pains and stress in the New Year! This is a great way to be happy and healthy in a cultural environment. For more information, please click here.
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. For more information about this exhibit and the events scheduled, please click here.
Do you see your favorite event on our front page? If not, scroll through our sidebar menu (the top-right of the page) or click here to visit our complete online calendar of programs and events! Stay in touch with us too on Facebook, Twitter, or our E-blast mailing list–all of which you can sign up for on the lower right of the page!
