Diplomatic Connections

December 10—6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

IF ONLY BY VIGDIS HJORTH

Read and discuss literature with our Nordic Book Club Online! On December 10, we'll be discussing award-winning Norwegian author Vigdis Hjorth's If Only, a groundbreaking yet timeless early work now out in English translation by Charlotte Barslund.

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December 11—5:30 pm – 6:05 pm

GALLERY TOUR | NORDIC UTOPIA?

On view from November 26, 2024 to March 9, 2025 at Scandinavia House, Nordic Utopia? African Americans in the 20th Century looks at the significance of Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden as destinations for African American cultural figures including Ronald Burns, Doug Crutchfield, Herb Gentry, Dexter Gordon, William Henry Johnson, Howard Smith and Walter Williams through a range of artifacts, artworks (music, paintings, drawings, sculpture, ceramics, textiles), and documentary evidence (photography, film, and journalistic writing). In this guided tour by Emily Stoddart, ASF's Manager of Exhibitions & Community Programs, learn about the artists in this exhibition and their works.

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December 13—7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

LIFE AND DEATH OF A CHRISTMAS TREE

Join us on December 13 for a screening of Life and Death of a Christmas Tree! Lithuanian documentary filmmaker Arturas Jevdokimovas will be present for a discussion on how he went behind the scenes to discover the billion-dollar business of a magical holiday tradition, with producer Ringailė Leščinskienė discussion after the film screening which will be moderated by independent writer Elissaveta M. Brandon.

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December 14—1:00 pm – 7:00 pm

HOLIDAY JULBORD 2024 AT BJÖRK

Join us at Scandinavia House on December 14 & 15 for a Holiday Julbord (Christmas Table) presented by Björk Cafe & Bistro! A traditional Christmas in Scandinavia is not complete without the traditional julbord, a holiday variation of the quintessential Smörgåsbord buffet-style meal in the Scandinavian countries that includes multiple staples of Swedish cuisine served on the table. The actual Christmas season in Sweden usually begins with the St. Lucia ceremony, around the 13th of December, and leads all the way to Christmas day.

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January 8, 2025—5:30 pm – 6:05 pm

GALLERY TOUR | NORDIC UTOPIA?

On view from November 26, 2024 to March 9, 2025 at Scandinavia House, Nordic Utopia? African Americans in the 20th Century looks at the significance of Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden as destinations for African American cultural figures including Ronald Burns, Doug Crutchfield, Herb Gentry, Dexter Gordon, William Henry Johnson, Howard Smith and Walter Williams through a range of artifacts, artworks (music, paintings, drawings, sculpture, ceramics, textiles), and documentary evidence (photography, film, and journalistic writing). In this guided tour by Emily Stoddart, ASF's Manager of Exhibitions & Community Programs, learn about the artists in this exhibition and their works.

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January 9, 2025—7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

A WOMAN LOOKS OVER HER SHOULDER

On January 9, join us for a book talk with Icelandic author Brynja Hjálmsdóttir and ASF Translation Prizewinner Rachel Britton for a discussion on A Woman Looks Over Her Shoulder, out now from Circumference Press!

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January 16, 2025—6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

FANTASTICAL FORM | ADULT ART WORKSHOP

Join us at Scandinavia House for a beginner-friendly adult art workshop! Inspired by the work of Scandinavian artists like Eva Hild and late ceramicist Ragnar Kjartansson (1923-89), participants will create an abstract clay sculpture imbued with natural and organic forms. Guided by teaching artist Korka, participants will create art in a relaxed atmosphere. All materials are provided.

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January 22, 2025—5:30 pm – 6:05 pm

GALLERY TOUR | NORDIC UTOPIA?

On view from November 26, 2024 to March 9, 2025 at Scandinavia House, Nordic Utopia? African Americans in the 20th Century looks at the significance of Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden as destinations for African American cultural figures including Ronald Burns, Doug Crutchfield, Herb Gentry, Dexter Gordon, William Henry Johnson, Howard Smith and Walter Williams through a range of artifacts, artworks (music, paintings, drawings, sculpture, ceramics, textiles), and documentary evidence (photography, film, and journalistic writing). In this guided tour by Emily Stoddart, ASF's Manager of Exhibitions & Community Programs, learn about the artists in this exhibition and their works.

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February 4, 2025—7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

FRANZ SCHUBERT: THE SOULFUL AND THE SUBLIME

Internationally acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Siegel returns this fall for his ever-popular Keyboard Conversations® series at Scandinavia House. Each evening comprises an informal commentary on the music and its composers, a full performance of each work, and a short Q & A session. The engaging format both makes friends of classical music and enriches the listening experience for avid music lovers.

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