Chicago Eurovision 2013 People of all ages gather to watch the Eurovision Song Contest in a local bar downtown Chicago. READ MORE »
Review of 'Gjenganger'
Chicago based Akvavit Theatre's presentation of Jon Fosse's three plays.
Fateful encounters with the perennial... READ MORE »
Chicago Theater presents Jon Fosse Akvavit Theatre devotes all its energy into producing contemporary Nordic plays and showing audiences a different view of the world. READ MORE »
Chicago Swedes had an eventful weekend, with SACC Chicago crayfish party, Scandinavian Day in South Elgin and a Swedish 5-course gourmet dinner READ MORE »
NATO Summit brings attention to Chicago The world focused on Chicago in May when the city hosted the largest NATO meeting in history. READ MORE »
10 signs of Sweden at North Park. North Park’s Swedish presence has certainly been apparent in the past, and many signs remain today ..a few were added and are ever-changing. READ MORE »
Coming to America for 'country'
Country music attracted Swedish musician Frida Rosén to America READ MORE »
A lost soul returns to Chicago
"It feels like coming home. ... almost as if I never left Chicago. ..." READ MORE »
Blackbird harmonies inspire choir The melodic songs of blackbirds inspire the choir Merula to perform beautiful songs every week at the Swedish American Museum in Chicago. READ MORE »
Images of Sweden
Swedish humanitarians display passions and experiences in a new exhibition at the Swedish American Museum. READ MORE »
The Swedish Invasion
No one can escape the Swedes at Chicago's North Park University. North Park University... READ MORE »
Who studies Swedish and why? Nordstjernan visits North Park University in Chicago, IL on September 12, 2011. The university, founded by Swedes offers Swedish and Scandinavian language programs. READ MORE »
Linda and Paul's love keeps dancing
Traditional Swedish "Gammaldans" is still alive and - literally - kicking in Chicago. READ MORE »
Nobody can resist 'fika'
"You need fika breaks where you sit down, relax and interact with people..." A Swedish tradition creates community. READ MORE »
Attracting young Swedish professionals
"My trainee internship completely changed my life.." READ MORE »
The American Dream of Ingvar Wikstrom The nucleus of Swedish in the Andersonville area of Chicago receives a well deserved, long overdue recognition. READ MORE »
Nordstjernan visits friends, subscribers on Scandinavian Day at Vasa Park in South Elgin, IL, just outside Chicago. September 11, 2011. READ MORE »
Swede Spot
Chicago's Andersonville The Chicago Andersonville area was settled by first generation Swedish immigrants after the Chicago fire in 1871.
Chicago's Andersonville The Swedish American Museum's permanent exhibition offers a glimpse of the troublesome journey for the 19th century immigrants.
Chicago's Andersonville The sign at the entrance to the Swedish American Museum leaves very little to the imagination - "Välkommen" / Welcome!
City Dweller of the Week
Kerstin Lane photographed at home in Chicago. Photography: Henrik Olund READ MORE »
