'Jenny Lind' tours again
The summer concert of Nordic folk music and opera arias will soon be in Moline and Chicago, Illinois. READ MORE »
The Oskar Stenmark Trio tours
This is the first time the Swedish musician performs on the West Coast. In My Grandmother's Footsteps is a collection of polskas, waltzes and folk songs mixed with a contemporary expression and sounds from New York. READ MORE »
Jenny Lind scholar and concert tour
Enjoy a program of Nordic folk music and opera arias in the near-perfect acoustics of Pennsylvania's oldest church, Old Swedes' Church. READ MORE »
Opening reception for 'A Selection'
An exhibit of works in several media by Stina Wollter opens at the Swedish Church, New York. READ MORE »
INGVAR! A Furniture Musical Saga
As part of NORDIC STAGE 2018 SATC presents a reading on the life of the IKEA founder at Theatre Row in New York on April 8. READ MORE »
Why is everything a rag
Solo exhibition by Swedish artist Jockum Nordstrom at the Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans. READ MORE »
Fotografiska comes to NYC
Hats on for a tour and hats off to a successful museum startup. READ MORE »
Sami exhibit opens in Philadelphia
Photographer Erika Larsen introduces the day-to-day lives of modern Sami families through her acclaimed photography exhibition: Sami - Walking with Reindeer. READ MORE »
Life is Good in New York
Swedish artist's work on exhibit at The Georges Berges Gallery READ MORE »
Maestro MM back in New York!
Our favorite multi-instrumentalist comedian performs tomorrow, March 1 at Don't Tell Mama on W 46th St, NYC. READ MORE »
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2018 Polar Music Prize
The Polar Music Prizes for 2018 have been awarded to the Afghanistan National Institute of Music and the American band Metallica.
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Fantastic Carnival extravaganza
Swedish artist's work on parade at NOMA. READ MORE »
An evening with Magnus Martensson
The Swedish musician and comedic entertainer returns to Chicago on February 18. READ MORE »
The Square at the Oscars
Ruben Östlund's latest movie among the five selected to compete about Best Foreign Film at tonight's Oscars. READ MORE »
Excitement in Seattle
Excitement builds in anticipation of the opening of Seattle's new Nordic Museum in May. READ MORE »
Golden Swede in Hollywood
Swedish actor Alexander Skarsgård claims the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor. READ MORE »
Bergman retrospective in Berkeley
The Year of Bergman 2018 celebrates the rich legacy of Swedish filmmaker Ingmar Bergman, who would have celebrated his 100th birthday on July 14, 2018. READ MORE »
The Year of Bergman 2018
The Year of Bergman 2018 celebrates the rich legacy of Swedish filmmaker Ingmar Bergman, who would have celebrated his 100th birthday on July 14, 2018. READ MORE »
Ingmar Bergman 100 Year Jubilee
Ingmar Bergman was born in Uppsala, Sweden on July 14, 1918. More celebrated than any film director in history, his legendary talent is being celebrated with a 100-year-jubilee throughout 2018 – around the entire world. READ MORE »
Nature whispers 'meet me here'
Swedish San Francisco-based artist Charlotte Bernstrom explores feelings about nature and our place in it. READ MORE »
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Netflix loves Sweden
Swedish programming and productions have become increasingly marketable worldwide. READ MORE »
Swedish lifetime achievement award to Vanessa Redgrave
Stockholm Film Festival is honoring the British actress at this year's festival in November. READ MORE »
He sang with a tear in his voice
The Jussi Björling Society-USA celebrates its 20th anniversary in Washington, DC on November 17-18, 2017. READ MORE »
How can I help?
A fair at American Swedish Historical Museum promotes broader awareness of the immediate needs of refugees READ MORE »
Al Pitcher's Sverige Syndrome in NYC
On the surface it can't always be easy to be Al Pitcher, a born Brit, growing up in New Zealand and now living in Sweden. After Eskilstuna and possibly New York, the city of Norrköping audience will be the first to find out how things really are... READ MORE »
TIFF and the successful Swedes
Swedish films continue hitting the jackpot in 2017. In Toronto's opening film 'Borg/McEnroe' tennis star Bjorn Borg gets the attention he deserves. READ MORE »
Sweden's 2017 Oscar submission
The favorite Swedish contender for this year's Oscar for Best Foreign Film, Ruben Ostlund's The Square won the selection. READ MORE »
A life less ordinary
Legendary fashion photographer Gösta 'Gus' Peterson passed away at 94. READ MORE »
'Borg/McEnroe' headlines Toronto Film Festival
The world premier of hyped Swedish film opens TIFF, the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2017. READ MORE »
The Swedish war bride's dress
A unique parachute wedding dress has once again crossed the Atlantic and is exhibited at a museum in Halmstad. READ MORE »
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Ruben Östlund wins Palme d'Or
The Swedish director and scriptwriter's latest feature film The Square won the film world’s most prestigious prize. READ MORE »
San Francisco Swedish landmark plaque unveiled
Recognizing the historic status of the Swedish American Hall in San Francisco. READ MORE »
Nordic immigrants in politics
Scandinavians in the State House: How Nordic Immigrants Shaped Minnesota Politics READ MORE »
Ove in southern California
Swedish spotlight on April 26 to feature the hit movie of 2016. READ MORE »
Safe and Sound Sweden
The Embassy of Sweden celebrated the grand opening of the 2017 program 'Safe & Sound.' House of Sweden was filled with people, music and food - and Swedish values. READ MORE »
Nationalmuseum treasures in New York
The Triumph of Venus, still in its original frame, commissioned by Tessin and exhibited at the Parisian Salon of 1740. READ MORE »
Sting and Wayne Shorter receive Polar Music Prize
The Swedish honor, awaded annually, was this year shared between a pop performer and composer and a jazz performer and composer. READ MORE »
Orphei Drängar on tour
OD travels in the U.S. and gives concerts in San Francisco and Minneapolis March 5-11, 2017. READ MORE »
New York this week
Drawings at the church of Sweden, don't miss Swedish singers at the Met, the exhibition "In Color" and book tickets early for a Swedish choreographic premiere at New York City Ballet. READ MORE »
Four Oscar nominations for Sweden!
With four nominations, Sweden is a strong contender for winning at the Academy Awards Ceremony on February 26. READ MORE »
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