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b  Finnish American Folk Festival of Naselle , WA

When: July 25-27, 2008

Where: Naselle , Washington

"Knee Deep in Finns" is for all ages and is FREE. Friday begins at 10 am with the opening of the Tori and exhibits, plus showing and discussion of the Finnish

film "Mother of Mine." http://finnam.naselle.net, 360/484-3376, FAFF, PO Box 156 , Naselle , WA  98638

 

Most events take place at the   Naselle School at the junction of Highway 401 and SR4. Hailed as one of two of the most authentic folk festivals in the state, this community event has 23 performing groups and lectures as well as a full gamut of exhibits of crafts, photography, genealogy, films, logging displays, arts, music, buffet dinners and the Tori (market) for shopping. In addition, watch or play in the sporting events like the Paavo Nurmi run for the fit and the wife carry, the boot throw and the Nokia phone toss. Demonstrations of all kinds from food  to dancing to researching ancestors and immigrant passenger lists to arts and crafts make up the “hands on” atmosphere of this festival. The world’s first Kantele Mass is featured at 3:30 pm Sunday at the Naselle Assembly of God.

 

A special feature is a concert by Naomi and Joel Stamoolis, who will present a concert of voices, oboe, and guitar at the historic Deep River Evangelical Lutheran Church . This special concert Thursday, July 24, at 6:30 pm, is sponsored by the Finnish American Folk Festival. No admission fee, but donations will be gladly accepted. 

 

b  Messiah Lutheran Summer Concert / Kesakonsertti

Messiah Lutheran Church / Suomi-kirkolla is hosting a summer concert with Kardemimmit, a folk music band playing Finland’s ancient national instrument, the kantele, with a fresh and young style. The band consists of four young women: Maija Pokela, Jutta Rahmel, Anna Wegelius and Leeni Wegelius. Formed ten years ago by kantele artist Sanna Huntus, the girls’ teacher at the Music Institute Juvenalia, Kardemimmit has since then performed on numerous occasions and at many Finnish music festivals.

When: Sunday, July 27, 2008, 7:00 PM

Where: Messiah Lutheran Church , 7434 N. Charleston Avenue , Portland , Oregon 97203

Kardemimmit was selected as the Kantele Band of the Year 2004 by Kanteleliitto (Kantele Association of Finland). They also won the National Kantele Band Contest in 2005. This summer they are performing at the biggest folk music festivals in Finland , including Kaustinen International Folk Music Festival and Haapavesi Folk, as well as at the Finnish-American Folk Festival in Naselle , Washington

Donations are accepted at the door / Refreshments after the concert

For more information, contact Eila Chisholm, eilachisholm@comcast.net

 

In the Coming Weeks

 

b  Bengts Kräftskiva

A fun, tradition-filled Swedish crayfish party with delicious food, singing, dancing and music for all generations, sponsored by New Sweden & Skandi Lodge.

 

When: Saturday, August 16, Dinner at 7:30 to Midnight

Where: In the garden at Fogelbo, 8740 SW Oleson Road, Portland

Tickets: $20 New Sweden & Skandia Lodge members, $25 for non-members

 

Last day for reservations is August 8. Call Vicki Cole, (503) 255-6697, or email themOtherthing@aol.com

 

Save these dates....

 

b  SHF Annual Membership Celebration and Meeting

When: Sunday, September 7, 2008

Where: Fogelbo, 8740 SW Oleson Road , Portland

 

b  Nordic Business Council

The Nordic Business Council is a good chance to network with people interested in conducting business with Nordic countries.

When:  September 18 & December 11, Noon to 1:30

Where: University Place , Portland State University, Willamette Room, 310 SW Lincoln

Cost: $20 per lunch. Reservations required. Call the Scandinavian Heritage Foundation at (503) 977-0275, or shf@mindspring.com.

 

b  ScanFeast Auction & Gala "Nordic Dreams...Coming Home"

When: Saturday, October 11, 2008

Where: Multnomah Athletic Club

Watch for information in your mail.

 

 

Arts & Entertainment

 

b  Vaasa City Orchestra from Finland

Sponsored by SHF and Finlandia Foundation Columbia Pacific Chapter, the 40-member Vasa Orchestra will visit September 19 at Lewis & Clark College . The Orchestra's Northwest tour in Bellingham , Seattle , Portland and Astoria features music by Finnish and Brazilian composers.

 

When: September 19, 7:30 pm

Where:             Lewis & Clark College

Tickets: $15 adults, $9 students

 

Call SHF at (503) 977-0275 for tickets.

 

b  PCO features contemporary Finnish composer

The Portland Chamber Orchestra, conducted by maestro Yaacov Bergman, will premiere "Concerto for Birds and Orchestra" by contemporary Finnish composer Einojuhani Rautavaara in its 62nd season opener Flora and Fauna. The concert blends familiar favorites with the brand new with works by Camille Saint-Saens, Beethoven, and Einojuhani Rautavaara.

 

When: Saturday, September 20th, 2008 – 7:30 p.m. Preconcert lecture at 6:30

Where: Kaul Auditorium, Reed College

 

The opening work features the Portland P remiere of Finnish composer Einojuhani Rautavaara’s work “Cantus Articus, Op. 61”, a Concerto for Birds and Orchestra, composed in 1972. Taped bird songs interact with the orchestra through recorded sound and conventional instruments. Cries of Arctic birds and the sounds of migrating fowl gradually become distinct from the musicians, as the orchestra finds its motivation in the bird songs. Animated visuals by P ortland Chamber Orchestra’s Artist-in-Residence Liz Gill Neilson will accompany the concerto.

 

Free Dress Rehearsal for children and families at 10:00 a.m.

Free concert related activities for children prior to dress rehearsal at 9:30 a.m.

 

 

Education & Classses

 

b  Swedish "Dalmålning" Class in October

This Swedish "Dalmålning" class, taught by GunMarie Rosqvist, will be on canvas, picturing the Crown-prince Carl riding to the vineyard. The size is 16" x 20".

We will do the same painting in both classes.

 

When: Wednesday class: October 8, 15, 22 and 29

            Saturday class: October 12, 19, 26 and November 2

            Both classes will meet 9am - Noon

Where: Scandinavian Heritage Foundation Office, 8800 SW Oleson Road , Portland 97223

Cost:    $80.

 

Registration & Questions: GunMarie at (503) 466 - 2119, or via e-mail: leif2845@comcast.net

 

 

 

b  Grieg Lodge Events

Where: Grieg Lodge, 111 NE 11th, Portland

 

Children's Norwegian Play & Activity Group (Barnehage)

Norwegian immersion stories, games and activities for children.

When: Every Saturday, 9 am to 10 am

Info at ktmoonblue@yahoo.com or  norseherodotus@hotmail.com

 

Lefse-making

When: Mondays, July 14, 21 & 28, 9 am to noon

Call 771-2689 for more info or to join in.


Second Tuesday 'Reel Nordic' Film Series

When: August 12. Doors open at 6 pm, film at 7 pm

 

Summer in the City -- Garden Harvest Exchange & Sharing Parties

When: July 25, August 22, September 26, 4pm to 7 pm

Where: Parking lot of Norse Hall

Exchange or share excess produce from your garden.

 

Hiking Vikings

When: July 27, 8:30 am, Powell Butte hike

            August 24, 8:30 am, Serene Lake on Mt. Hood

Where: Meet at Norse Hall parking lot

Contact Lori Osmundsen (503-286-6687, lorios@mac.com) or Alice Scherer (503-655-3078, alice@europa.com).

 

Hardanger Class Fall Registration

Learn the beautiful Nordic art of Hardanger needlework from award-winning artist, Kristine Crompton. Call 503-654-7737 for more info, tuition

costs and to register.

 

Beginning & Intermediate Norwegian Class Fall Registration

Call or email Karen Thompson for the details on upcoming classes: 503-367-5014 or ktmoonblue@yahoo.com

 

 

b  Events at the Nordic Heritage Museum ( Seattle )

Lecture and Film Series on World War II in the North

When: May 15 to September 10, 2008.

For reservations, please contact Sharmon Cooper (206) 789-5707 ext. 10. Tickets can be reserved by contacting Sharmon Cooper at 206-789-5707 ext 10 from April 8 to May 23, 2008.

 

Nordic Dancing

 

b  Norske Runddansere

Join Norske Runddansere for a friendly evening of dance every Monday evening, 7 -10 pm at the Friendship Masonic Hall, 5625 NE Alameda in Portland . Walk-in is $3 or a year of membership is $40. Lessons from 7:30-8:30 pm included with admission. The beginning dances are taught in the fall beginning September 8. For information, go to http://www.norskerunddansere.org.

 

b  Scandinavian Dance Workshops

Norske Runddansere has a series of six Saturday dance workshops planned every other month through 2008. The intermediate dance workshops will feature guest teachers from the West Coast and an evening dance with live music to help set the new dances into your body memory.

Cost: Workshop & Dance $25, Workshop only $20, Dance only $10

July 12, 2008                             September 13, 2008                   November 8, 2008

September 27, 2008                   November 8, 2008                      January 10, 2009

March 28, 2009                          May 23, 2009

 

Please note that these are intermediate level classes. Early registration is encouraged. Contact Lee Machado or Allen Paulson at 503-230-0999 or allen_paulson@yahoo.com.

 

b  Norwegian Dances by "Symra i Oslo "

When: Sunday, August 10, 2008, 7:00 pm

Where: Friendship Masonc Center , 57th & Sandy , Portland , OR

Norske Runddansere and Columbia Lodge 58, Sons of Norway, present a performance of Norwegian dances by "Symra i Oslo " .Donations will be accepted at the door. An open Scandinavian dance will follow the performance. Beste hilsens fra Jim og Yonnie Tonder

 

b  Leikarringen of Portland

Even more fun than eating lutefisk ... it's Scandinavian dancing! 

Leikarringen of Portland is a multi-age performing, "award winning," youth dance group sponsored by the Daughters of Norway. Dancers begin at age 4 and gradually gain skills to move up into our intermediate and then to our advanced troupe. A family affair, with second and third generation dancers performing with our group. Multiple directors/instructors provide years of dance background and share a wealth of dances from all the Scandinavian countries.

 

When: Tuesdays, beginning in September

Where: St. David's church at SE 28th and Harrison

 

For information about practices, performing and an upcoming orientation, please contact Christie Stilson (503) 246-1555, email: christiestilson@yahoo.com

 

 

b  Leikarringen of Grieg Lodge Fall Sign-up

Join the first and oldest Leikarringen circle in the Portland metro area! Begun in 1934, the Grieg Lodge Norwegian folk dancing troupe has danced before royalty and at World's Fairs.  Be part of a family tradition: children and adults dancing together and growing up in the historic Grand Ballroom of Norse Hall.  Email David Champion at norseherodotus@hotmail.com or Karen Thompson: 503-367-5014 or ktmoonblue@yahoo.com

 

Announcements

 

b  History of Swedes in Oregon

Swedish Roots in Oregon has worked for years on a book about the lives of the Swedes in the state. Swedish Oregon is almost complete. The book sheds light on the Swedish immigrant experience – which has never been documented in a book previously – by trying to answer: Who were they? Where did they come from? What did they experience? How did their new lives turn out? The book is organized chronologically:

 

Part I: How did they get here? Three immigration stories

Part II: New Lives in Oregon , 1880 – 1915

Part III: After the Big Wave, 1915 – 2000

 

It is SRIO’s goal to release this book in October 2008, but the organization needs contributions totaling $6,000 by June 15, 2008 to make this a reality. Swedish Roots is a registered nonprofit 501(c)(3). For mor information, go to  www.swedishrootsinoregon.org.

 

Want ads

 

b  Swedish Stuga for Rent

A Swedish Stuga, complete with traditional Falu Rodfarg -- Falun Red paint -- is available near Rhododendron, Oregon . Go to www.swedishstuga.com or call Brian at (503) 421-3087.

 

b  Planning a Scandinavian Wedding? Kransekake

Celebrate your heritage with an old fashioned Scandinavian Kransekake as a wedding cake, groom’s cake, or as individually wrapped 1oz servings as a party favor. Visit  http://www.tetonskitchen.com  or email  ttonn@tetonskitchen.com

 

b  Scandinavian Music for Weddings and Special Occasions

Bring beautiful violin music to your wedding ceremony, special occasions or seasonal get-togethers indoors or outdoors. Elisa Määttänen Boynton plays music according to your musical  preferences, including classical music and folk tunes from Scandinavia .Contact: Elisa Määttänen Boynton 503-880-4880 or tokeo@msn.com

 

b  Fossegrimen CD available

SHF members David & Claire Elliker-Vågsberg have released their debut CD of the group Fossegrimen.  The CD "Vals til Claire" has 26 tracks and 74 minutes of Norwegian and Swedish dance and listening tunes.  Many of the melodies are "bygdedans" and some are for "gammaldans".  Preview the CD at http://cdbaby.com/cd/fossegrimen.Order directly from David Elliker-Vågsberg at delliker@peak.org, or from CDBaby , or from Norsk Ltd. at http://www.csd.net/~sodaling/  .

 

— If you want your event posted on the Scandinavian Heritage Foundation's weekly Scandinavian Events list, send an email to Mike O'Bryant, Executive Director, SHF at shf-mike@mindspring.com by 9:00 Friday morning. The event must have a Nordic theme. –

 


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