Swedish late summer traditions near you
When the long days of summer begin to wane, Swedes everywhere celebrate a century-old love affair with a clawed crustacean. READ MORE »
RSVP for Al's first crayfish party
Door County, Wisconsin, known in part for its Scandinavian heritage, residents and visitors, is the site of the first annual (we hope there will be many more) Crayfish Sommerfest on August 16. READ MORE »
An exhibition steeped in art opens in Minneapolis
The exhibition on acclaimed Swedish clothing designer/entrepreneur Gudrun Sjoden is open until Oct. 28 at the American Swedish Institute. READ MORE »
A colorful universe
Indeed. When fashion designer Gudrun Sjoden's exhibition opens in Minneapolis colorful is just the beginning ... READ MORE »
June in Swedish America
Midsummer celebrations are in full swing, but so are a lot of other events you don’t want to miss. READ MORE »
Early June
From goats to golf and Nationaldagen, there are a variety of things going on this week. READ MORE »
A few special events
It's Memorial Day weekend, but there are a few things going on in Scandinavia America ... and it's definitely time to mark your calendars for the National Day and Midsummer events that are happening near you. READ MORE »
IKEA U.S. No. 48 opens in Wisconsin
Another midwest state is home to the newest Ikea, opening to the public this week. READ MORE »
Geneva's Swedish Days Festival
'The Granddaddy of Illinois Festivals' will run Tuesday through Sunday, June 19-24. READ MORE »
Innovation 360 in Chicago
How to be prepared for and adapt and embrace the inevitable in today's business climate. READ MORE »
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Vasaloppet Minnesota
Weather, ski conditions, snow and visitors all made for a great
Vasaloppet in Minnesota. READ MORE »
Swedish dance class
Learning Swedish dances is as easy as walking .. the Swedish Museum in Chicago offers classes in March. READ MORE »
What's going on in Swedish America?
Finishing up February with some fun events in Swedish America
(and let us know what else is out there by submitting to our online calendar at www.nordstjernan.com/calendar) READ MORE »
What's going on in Swedish America?
A variety of things are happening, take a look (and let us know what else is out there by submitting to our online calendar at www.nordstjernan.com/calendar) READ MORE »
Time for a Vasaloppet ski song
Weather, ski conditions, snow and visitors all made for a great
Vasaloppet in Mora, Minnesota. READ MORE »
An evening with Magnus Martensson
The Swedish musician and comedic entertainer returns to Chicago on February 18. READ MORE »
Swedish Immigration to Chicago
The Dream of America: Swedish Immigration to Chicago READ MORE »
Tjugondag Knut and white elephant exchange
According to an old Swedish tradition, Julen dansas ut med julgransplundring ("Christmas will be danced out with plundering of the Christmas tree") on January 13, but the festivities continue. READ MORE »
Not My Time To Die
Did you know that Swedes made up the third largest ethnic group on the Titanic, after the Americans and British? READ MORE »
2017 Holiday events in Swedish America
Find a Swedish celebration near you through our comprehensive guide. READ MORE »
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This weekend
Time for a variety of November events around the country … and gearing up for the holidays. READ MORE »
Cottages in the woods
Families and friends in the Chicagoland area are in for a treat near South Elgin and Geneva this weekend. READ MORE »
This weekend
Time for a variety of November events around the country - and gearing up for the holidays. READ MORE »
Local events in Swedish America
You and your kids will enjoy some of these activities, which are a treat in and of themselves. READ MORE »
Bishop Hill Julmarknad and Lucia Nights
In 1846, when Swedish immigrants spent their first winter huddled in shelters dug into a ravine in what is now Bishop Hill, Illinois, few probably guessed that over 170 years later their settlement would host heart-warming winter holiday celebrations. READ MORE »
Who makes the best glogg in Chicago?
You all know who makes the best glogg in the world of course ... every glogg maker knows it's his own that makes the top rank. READ MORE »
This week in Swedish America
The show must go on. Tragedy stuck in Las Vegas, but singers from all over the U.S., Sweden and the world are gathering there for their annual barbershop competition in hopes of spreading joy through music. If you're in other parts of the country, you may find yourself cooking with Marcus Samuelsson, searching for wild Dala horses or learning about a Viking runestone. READ MORE »
Enjoy these local events
A variety of things are going on around Swedish America, including several long-term events that will soon close. (And if there are more opportunities for enjoying princess cake, please let us know!) READ MORE »
This week in Swedish America
There's lots going on in the Midwest and East Coast. (Let us know what's going on out west and in the south, too) READ MORE »
Enjoy these local events
Crayfish season isn't quite over! There are still a few opportunities to enjoy this Swedish tradition, among other events as well. If you don't see an event near you, check our events page (and let us know about something near you)! READ MORE »
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A herd of wild horses
Leave it to some proud Swedish Americans to create the world's largest (and probably only) herd of wild Dala horses. Come find them during Svensk Hyllningsfest, October 13-14, 2017 READ MORE »
Enjoy these local events
If you're taking that last trip of the summer or live near any of these great events, be sure to add them to your calendar. READ MORE »
See these exhibits before they're gone
There is a variety of interesting exhibits around Swedish America this summer, but many are in their last weeks. If you are traveling or living near any of these, be sure to add them to your calendar before it's too late. READ MORE »
A Swedish icon returns to Chicago
The historic blue and yellow water tower in Andersonville is making a comeback after two years' absence from the museum roof. READ MORE »
Don't miss these local events
July and August are relatively quiet in Sweden as well as Swedish America, but there are certainly a few things going on! If you’re traveling to or living on the East Coast, in the Midwest or Pacific Northwest, here are a few events you might want to add ... READ MORE »
Scandinavian culture grants from ASF
New York based American Scandinavian Foundation supports folk arts and traditional Scandinavian cultures in the Upper Midwest. READ MORE »
Midsummer in Scandia
The annual Midsommar celebration at Gammelgården Museum in Scandia, Minnesota on June 24 ended up indoors. READ MORE »
IKEA 44 in the U.S.
Furniture chain IKEA has come a long way since we covered its first store in Plymouth Meeting just outside Philadelphia in 1985. READ MORE »
Don't miss these local events
There may still be a National Day celebration near you, and check out some other things going on in Swedish America this week. READ MORE »
Introducing a Swedish Honorary Consul
The Cleveland Ohio based Swedish Cultural Society introduces the area's new consul over 'fika' READ MORE »
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